What You’ll Learn from this Episode: How the most creative solutions can be inspired by adversity. Why it’s important to be willing to fail to be successful. What it’s like to launch a business after you get an eviction notice Why it can be important to pivot when you understand your clients most urgent...
Continue reading4 Mindset Tips to Regret-Proof Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year! Regret-Proof now! I can feel the excitement leading up to it now, as I type this blog! It’s funny, I’m a dual citizen living in Canada and I’m quite aware of it this time of year. This will be the 35th Thanksgiving that...
Continue readingEP #64: How I Finally Became a Full-time Artist, Interview with Elaine Hoffman
What You’ll Learn from this Episode: Tips to decide to pursue art full-time as a pre-retirement plan. What it’s like to manage your mind when the timing isn’t right in your life. How to be patient with yourself as you learn new skills and try on a new identity. What it’s like to finally...
Continue readingEP #58: How to Use Words to Change your Life, Interview with Mary Shores
What You’ll Learn from this Episode: How your basement is a metaphor for your unconscious mind. How the words you use show you your unconscious belief system. How midlife can be the perfect time to focus on strengths. How using your personal strengths to do things differently can change everything for you. The real...
Continue readingEP #56: When you Realize you’re a Grown Ass Woman
What You’ll Learn from this Episode: What it feels like to realize you’re actually a grown-up. What it’s like to look around and realize you’re the oldest woman in the group or class. When you notice you’re a bit resistant to do something that you actually want to do. How even when you consider...
Continue readingWhen your Podcast has its FIRST birthday!
Happy Birthday to Women in the Middle! There’s excitement in the air my friends! The Women in the Middle Podcast is turning 1 !!!!! Yes. It’s true. MY BABY IS TURNING ONE. I really can’t believe it. Much like when you’re kids grow up and get ready to move out. So much has happened...
Continue readingHow to Communicate in your Empty Nest
Have you figured out how to communicate in your empty nest? I think there are several moving parts with this whole communication topic. It can really keep you on your toes! First…there’s communication for the people left IN the nest. Then…there’s communication WITH the people who LEFT the nest. Two very different issues. I...
Continue readingEP #31: Orthopedic Surgeon by Day, Musician by Night
Interview with Dr. Jackie Auguste. How achieving your goal doesn’t always protect you from a midlife funk. How you can love your job but still need more. How you know that something’s missing in midlife. What it feels like when you can’t ignore something that you need to feel fulfilled. How creativity can show...
Continue readingHow my Midlife Passion Project got me into the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
You never really know what’s going to happen in life, especially midlife. And, you never know what’s going to happen when you do what you love. 2017 was the year I learned these lessons loud and clear. I’ve been to New York City more lately than the past few years. I’m not even crazy...
Continue readingWhy my layoff was the best surprise ever!
When I received a layoff notice five years ago this week, it was an unwelcome surprise. I was minding my own business, deep in thought at work when I got the knock at my door. I was told, “I need you for a meeting.” Even though I was caught off guard, I knew instantly...
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