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...
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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 readingEP #31: Orthopedic Surgeon by Day, Musician by Night in Midlife
What you’ll learn about Joy from Being a Orthopedic Surgeon by Day and a Musician at Night in Midlife with Dr. Jackie Auguste. Why no matter what you do, prioritizing joy in midlife is critical. Why being an orthopedic surgeon doesn’t mean you can’t prioritize playing music. How achieving your goal doesn’t always protect...
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 when you find time for your passion project. 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...
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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A Vision Board is powerful. Imagine what it would be like to just think about what you want and make it happen? Or dream up something great and POOF! Better yet…wiggle your nose like Tabitha Stephens from Bewitched and voila! Believe it or not…it’s kind of that way with Vision Boards. Vision Boards, or...
Continue readingWhy being grateful for your body is a good idea
How often do you feel grateful? More and more of us are starting to understand the importance of having more gratitude in our lives. Like anything, it takes practice to develop new habits. And for many, feeling gratitude more often is a new habit. But what about the way you feel about YOU ?...
Continue readingThree key steps to regret-proof your holidays
No one wants to regret anything during the holidays, that’s for sure. As we all know, the holiday season is loaded with huge significance and tradition, no matter your background. If you celebrate the holiday yourself, your family probably does things a certain way. And if you don’t celebrate the particular holiday, you may...
Continue readingHow tap dancing helped me regret proof my life
I hadn’t thought about tap dancing in years. But then I turned 50 and I started thinking about potential regrets. All kinds of thoughts began swirling in my head when I approached this notable milestone. I decided that my favorite thing to do would be to go on a trip with my best friend,...
Continue readingGot the “what’s for dinner” blues? 5 great tips to help
Hello. My name is Suzy. I’m a Life Coach. And I have no freakin’ clue what’s for dinner. Sweet child of mine, oh how I love seeing you after school. That smile. That face. Those eyes. And then you ask that question. Before hello. Before you utter any other word. Before ANYTHING ELSE. “What’s...
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