#202 Navigate Holiday Temptations With Intermittent Fasting
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50
Release Date: 12/14/2023
231. Finding Strength and Resilience During Uncontrollable Events
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50
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/ft. Lesley Logan
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50
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/ ft. Shannon Russell
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50
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
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50
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
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50
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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224. Build Your Caregiving Dream Team/ft. Lynn Smargis
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50
Are you feeling the weight of caring for aging parents while juggling everything else on your plate? Youâre definitely not alone. So many of us are in this boat, wondering if weâre doing enough or if itâs time to get extra support. Thatâs why Iâm sitting down today with Senior Care Advisor for Pacific Northwest Seniorcare, Lynn Smargis, to find out how to build your caregiving dream team. Lynn, whoâs encountered the Gen X âsandwich generationâ challenge firsthand, shares practical advice on distinguishing between Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. She...
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223. Why You Need To Change Your Workout After 40
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Ever struggle with something as simple as putting on socks or lifting a bag of groceries and think, "Is this what getting older feels like?" You're not alone. We tackle these common frustrations head-on in Podcast Episode 223: Why You Need to Change Your Workout After 40. Picture this: you're battling your socks every morning, hopping around on one foot, maybe even taking a tumble. It could be a more graceful way to start your day. But what if I told you there's a type of exercise that can make these everyday tasks easier, boost your strength, and keep you moving effortlessly through life?...
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222. Stop Settling for 'Fine'âFight Cancer Now/ft. Deb Krier
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Cancer doesn't wait, nor should you. Whether you're facing cancer yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode with Deb Krier will give you the tools and mindset to take action today. Donât settleâfight back now. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and today's episode, 'Stop Settling for 'Fine'âFight Cancer Now,' is a must-listen. Deb Krier is an entrepreneur, cancer advocate, and the visionary behind tryingnottodie.LIVE. Diagnosed with Stage 4 triple-positive breast cancer in 2015 and thyroid cancer in 2023, Deb has transformed her challenges into a mission to help...
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