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"Evangelical Yogi" believes that yoga is about more than just physical health; it can be life-changing

AGELESS: Opening Doors With Amanda Lamb

I started yoga in 2023 after being very skeptical about it as a confirmed adrenaline junkie. I’m now closing in on 500 classes. I’ve learned so much about myself through yoga. It’s not just about physical health, but about mental and spiritual health as well. And while it’s great for people of any age, there is growing research that it is specifically helpful to people in midlife and can even prolong life. Doctors and scientists report that it lowers your heart rate and your blood pressure, reduces stress and helps prevent injuries from other activities, like running. In this episode...

From Achieving the American Dream to Helping Others to Pivot in Midlife

AGELESS: Opening Doors With Amanda Lamb

In this episode, we talk to Sairan Aqwari who achieved the American dream by coming from Iraq to build a career in the United States as a successful engineer. It wasn’t an easy transition coming from the Middle East and building a life in the United States, but with dedication and hard work she was able to find here what she had always dreamed about—personal and professional success. Then, suddenly, in midlife, she realized that the messages she and other women were getting about reinventing themselves were negative. She says: “I was navigating feelings of stagnation, questioning whether...

Let’s talk about sex; breaking down the barriers to intimacy and pleasure with a certified sex coach

AGELESS: Opening Doors With Amanda Lamb

It’s not something many of us feel comfortable talking about-sex. But let’s face it, most of us are doing sex wrong. We’ve been fed a bunch of images from movies and media that don’t pan out in the real world. According to recent studies, about 73 percent of women between 48 and 68 are still sexually active, but that number continues to decrease with age according to Harvard Medical School as about 50 percent of them are experiencing some type of sexual dysfunction. Some of this is physical—typically a woman’s libido decreases in menopause with a decrease in estrogen, and these...

We’re both from Venus: An exploration of how women and gay men develop profound friendships that can both enrich and, sometimes, even save their lives

AGELESS: Opening Doors With Amanda Lamb

There are friends we have for a season in our lives, that we might not see again, but they have a profound impact on us and make us smile when we think of them. There are lifelong friends, people who knew you “when.” They know your history, your stories, and they love every version of you without judgment. Even if you don’t see them often, your bond remains strong forever. And then there are adult friends, friends that might not have been there from the start, but once you meet them, you can’t imagine your life without them. They walk with you through decades sharing experiences,...

Downsizing isn't just for retired people anymore; it's for anyone looking for freedom and flexibility

AGELESS: Opening Doors With Amanda Lamb

Downsizing used to be something people did well after retirement when they “got old.” But the trend is changing. More people are choosing to leave the nest as soon as it becomes empty to start a new chapter, a simpler chapter free of home maintenance and one that comes with more time and flexibility. Some people want to travel, others want to be closer to their adult children. Whatever the reason, there are practical and logistical steps that are a necessary part of this process. In this episode, we speak to a veteran real estate agent about what she’s seeing and best practices to...

Age is just a number, not a prescription for your potential according to Pamela DeLoatch and Brooke Shields

AGELESS: Opening Doors With Amanda Lamb

Pamela DeLoatch's mother lied about her age. Pamela didn't learn about the ten-year discrepancy until after her mother died. Why did she do it? Pamela suspects that like many women of her generation she felt that getting older was a sign of weakness, a sign that you were no longer relevant, especially as a woman. But at 61, Pamela has embraced a new philosophy. She's proud of what she has accomplished in her lifetime and still has so much to offer to her community. Pamela had a career in corporate America, and after pivoting in her fifties, she is now a successful freelance writer. She's...

Menopause sucks, but it doesn’t have to; talking about tangible solutions to help women through this transition

AGELESS: Opening Doors With Amanda Lamb

About 2 million women reach menopause every year; that’s about 6000 women per day. Scientifically, this means they stop having their periods for one year. The average age to begin menopause is 52, but it can occur anywhere from 45 to 58. And there’s a big lead up to the red carpet that a lot of women don’t even know about that carries its own set of symptoms called perimenopause. Here’s the real kicker, these seasons of a woman’s life can last for years. The list of symptoms is endless—hot flashes, trouble sleeping, irritability, weight gain. Yet, it seems like medical resources...

Failure to Launch: How to create healthy boundaries when your adult children return to the nest

AGELESS: Opening Doors With Amanda Lamb

Welcome to the second season of AGELESS: Opening Doors with Amanda Lamb. This is a podcast for women, about women, featuring women. There's a new generation of women who are redifining midlife, what it means to find a new chapter based on a foundation of life experience and profound insight. The process is both daunting and a little bit thrilling. I listened to you, my audience. This season, I will be bringing you stories about some of the hottest topics that interest you. The shows will also include interviews with experts who break down myths and give you the facts, as well as advice you can...

Divorce doesn’t have to be the end of the world; it can be the beginning of a new chapter

AGELESS: Opening Doors With Amanda Lamb

Welcome to the second season of AGELESS: Opening Doors with Amanda Lamb. This is a podcast for women, about women, featuring women. There's a new generation of women who are redifining midlife, what it means to find a new chapter based on a foundation of life experience and profound insight. The process is both daunting and a little bit thrilling. I listened to you, my audience. This season, I will be bringing you stories about some of the hottest topics that interest you. The shows will also include interviews with experts who break down myths and give you the facts, as well as advice you can...

Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro; Drugs leading the weight loss drug revolution, who they are meant for and how they work

AGELESS: Opening Doors With Amanda Lamb

Welcome to the second season of AGELESS: Opening Doors with Amanda Lamb. This is a podcast for women, about women, featuring women. There's a new generation of women who are redifining midlife, what it means to find a new chapter based on a foundation of life experience and profound insight. The process is both daunting and a little bit thrilling. I listened to you, my audience. This season, I will be bringing you stories about some of the hottest topics that interest you. The shows will also include interviews with experts who break down myths and give you the facts, as well as advice you can...

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