#202 Navigate Holiday Temptations With Intermittent Fasting
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50
Release Date: 12/14/2023
234. Caregiving, Parkinsonâs, and a Sonâs Mission / Dr. George Ackerman
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50
What if your biggest heartbreak became your most extraordinary mission? After losing his mother to Parkinsonâs, Dr. George Ackerman turned grief into purposeâcreating a movement thatâs shaking up awareness around this devastating disease. In this powerful episode, George shares what Parkinsonâs looks like, what most caregivers never talk about, and why his mission, Together for Sharon, inspires a global fight for change. Youâll hear his full story in Episode 234: Caregiving, Parkinsonâs, and a Sonâs Mission. George opens up about the early signs of Parkinsonâs disease are...
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233. Overcoming Fear of Failure in Midlife
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You know that feelingâyou want to start fresh with your health, maybe try a new workout or finally commit to better nutrition, but something stops you. That nagging thought: What if I fail? We're tackling exactly that in Episode 233: Overcoming Fear of Failure in Midlife. Fear of failure feels bigger after 50 because youâve tried before, and maybe it didnât stick. Maybe past diets left you feeling like a failure, or life got in the way of your best intentions. But what if failure wasnât proof you canât do thisâwhat if it was just part of learning? Midlife brings enough...
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232. How To Own Your Power and Pleasure In Midlife / Sue Camaione
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What if everything youâve been told about confidence, desire, and pleasure in midlife is completely wrong? For so many women, midlife feels like a turning pointâyouâve checked the boxes, followed the rules, and still wonder⌠is this it? In Episode 232: How to Own Your Power and Pleasure in Midlife, weâre diving deep into what it takes to break free from limiting beliefs, embrace confidence, and own your desires without apology. Iâm joined by Sue Camaione, author of The Practical Seductress: How I Learned to Take My Hat and Run. Sheâs sharing her powerful journey of...
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231. Finding Strength and Resilience During Uncontrollable Events
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Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. One moment, youâre managing your routine, tackling your to-do list, and feeling in control. And then, something happensâa phone call, a change in the weather, or news you werenât prepared forâand suddenly, your world feels upside down. In Finding Strength and Resilience During Uncontrollable Events, weâre diving into what it means to navigate lifeâs most challenging moments with clarity and confidence. While we canât control every curveball life throws, we can control how we respond. In this episode, I share personal stories,...
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230. Why Self-Care Feels So Damn Hard For Midlife Women / Lesley Logan
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Feeling like self-care is selfish? Youâre not alone. For midlife women over 50, guilt often sneaks in and stops us from putting ourselves first. And letâs be honestâWhy Self-Care Feels So Damn Hard for Midlife Women is something weâve all wondered about. Hereâs the truth: self-care isnât about spa days or bubble baths. Itâs about creating habits that help us thrive. Setting boundaries. Avoiding burnout. Showing up as our best selves. In episode 230, Iâm joined by Lesley Logan, a second-generation certified Pilates teacher, author, and host of the Be It Till You See It ...
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229. Why Losing Motivation Is Not Your Fault
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Ever feel like youâve hit a wall and canât figure out why your motivation has disappeared? Hereâs the thing: losing motivation isnât your fault. Motivation isnât some steady, unshakable thing. It changes as we go through life, just like we do. What lit you up in your 20s and 30s might not feel right now, and thatâs okay. Life throws us curveballsâwork, family, caregivingâand sometimes it feels like thereâs no room left for you. Add in sneaky traps like comparing yourself to others (or your younger self), trying to do everything at once, or waiting for the âperfectâ...
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228. Building a Business That Aligns with Your Purpose / Shannon Russell
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Has your 9-5 lost its spark? If what once excited you now feels like a grind, it might be time for a change. Shannon Russell, CEO of Second Act Success, joins me to share her journey and expert advice on transitioning to a career that aligns with your purpose and brings fulfillment. After a successful career in TV production, Shannon pivoted to entrepreneurship to gain freedom and flexibility. Through self-reflection, she identified her valuesâfamily time and creating meaningful workâand built a business on her own terms. Key Lessons from Shannon: Overcome Self-Doubt: Your skills and...
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227. Break Through Overwhelm To Find Your Focus and Energy
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Feeling overwhelmed and stuck in midlife? Youâre not alone. For many women over 50, juggling commitments and trying to keep up with wellness trends can feel like an uphill battle. The good news? Overcoming overwhelm doesnât require big resolutions or drastic overhaulsâitâs about starting small and focusing on what truly matters. Thatâs exactly what we explore in episode 227: Tiny Shifts to Beat Overwhelm in Midlife. We explore why feeling stuck is common and how recognizing it is the first step toward change. Whether repeating the same routines or saying yes when you want to say...
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226. Shifting from Wanting Change to Making It Happen/ft. Allan Misner
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Ever feel like youâre caught in that cycle of wanting to make a change, but somehow, it never quite sticks? Maybe youâre searching for that sparkâthat extra push to finally put yourself first and see actual results. But what if itâs not about wanting at all but actually committing? Today, weâre diving into this big shift with Allan Misner, a fitness and nutrition coach for people over 40 who has been right where you are. He knows what it takes to turn the desire for change into real, lasting action. Together, weâll explore his story, the lessons heâs picked up along the way,...
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225. Building Strength Without Self-Judgement in Midlife
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Ever feel like youâre showing up and putting in the work, but somehow, it doesnât seem to add up? Building Strength Without Self-Judgment in Midlife can be tricky, especially when youâve set a strength goalâlike lifting heavier, trying a new move, or just feeling stronger every dayâbut it feels like no matter what you do, itâs never quite enough. Sound familiar? In todayâs episode, weâre diving into that feeling we know too well: the self-judgment that sneaks in and makes us feel like we should be further along. Weâll unpack why this happens, especially for those of us...
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