140 Midlife Mastery: Three Important Goals
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It's no secret that with age, certain physical actions can become more challenging. Well, the fact is that we have one body to live in, and if it fails then we fail. So to succeed at healthy aging, we must become proficient at mastering three vital actions. These are the three indicators of healthy aging. For continued tips and information on living your best second half of life follow me on Instagram . And also follow my account on
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139 Why it's OK to Quit Healthy Habits with Lisa King
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You gotta know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em. Imagine being determined, disciplined, dedicated, and having the desire to stick with a healthy behavior only to find that it's actually not the right behavior for you. The fact is that not all 'healthy behaviors' are healthy for every person. Knowing when to quit, like in a poker game, is just as important as knowing when to stick it out. The key to figuring this out is much simpler than trying to make a living playing poker. Our guest, pharmacist Lisa King, shares her frightful experience of sticking to...
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138 Empowering Reads: 6 More Books to Help Women Navigate Menopause and Embrace Their Changing Bodies" (Part 2)
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Last week we talked about Have you ever felt that awkward moment when you're not sure if you actually have free time or you're just forgetting everything? Is that one of the "dreaded" menopause symptoms? As promised, this week I am giving you 6 more books that really helped me to navigate through menopause and I want to share them with you. Listen in! Contact Or message me on Instagram Please check back every Tuesday for new episodes that will change the way you navigate the second half of your life, aka midlife mastery. And be so kind as to leave a review on your preferred podcast...
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137 Empowering Reads: 6 Books to Help Women Navigate Menopause and Embrace Their Changing Bodies" (Part 1)
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The idea of menopause can conjure up a lot of complicated feelings for women. There are a lot of connotations with menopause that still persist despite what we know now: that this time can be one of the most rewarding and fun chapters of your life. Radical, I know... In this episode I talk about the best books for not just "dealing with menopause", but for excelling during menopause. Contact Or message me on Instagram Please check back every Tuesday for new episodes that will change the way you navigate the second half of your life, aka midlife mastery. And be so kind as to leave a review...
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136 Confessions of a Recovering Overachiever with Lisa Drake
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Joking about being an overachiever seems harmless. But the truth is, it has a dark side. Our brain really doesn't 'get' these kinds of jokes, and they actually harm more than entertain. Our guest, a freestyle coach, and recovering overachiever shares with her dark-to-light journey from overachieving to a dead stop for over a hundred days. This discussion uncovered some significant revelations. Including what happens when your heart, soul, and brain learn to live in harmony. And accepting that our body and brain are not who we are; our soul is who we are. This led to a discussion of...
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135 In it to Win: A Story of Self Trust & Cancer with Kim Cook (Trust part 2)
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My mother used to call this 'having a hunch' Some people say it is a gut feeling or going with your heart and soul. No matter how you describe it, it is trusting your own best judgment. This is a story, all true of how our guest Kim Cook followed her heart to navigate her journey with Multiple Myeloma. Kim began by doing her due diligence with research. She based her treatment plan decisions and selection of her medical team on her well-informed heart and soul. She trusted her heart to guide her and is at peace and in remission. As we get into the second half of life, the likelihood of...
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134 Friendship a Sweet Responsibility
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“Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.” — Khalil Gibran Do we really need friends? If we don't care about living well, then no we don't. But seriously, what's the point of living without doing it well? Cue up a friendship. Research shows that those who have a few true friends live longer and better. There is a twist, research shows that the human brain has a limited capacity for true friends. The rest are acquaintances. Cultivating these true friendships has proven to be valuable. Enjoy this episode and share it with your true friends. New...
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133 Trusting the Process (Part 1): 6 Tips
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We all want to live a high-quality healthy life. But often that means cleaning up our behaviors. Changing is so freaking hard, and yet staying in a rut is worse. When you feel like you are between a rock and a hard place you know that you must have a strategy for changing. Cue up "Trusting the Process" What does that actually mean? According to Slang dictionary, "Trust the Process is a slogan used by fans of the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers. Coined during a rough patch for the team, it basically means “things may look bad now, but we have a plan in place to make it better.” [Trust...
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132 Movement Snacks: What You Need to Know
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In the real world, we know that a healthy lifestyle is contingent on maintaining a workout regimen with consistency. yet it can be a challenge to accomplish. one suggestion is to use movement snacks as an alternative to full-length workouts. What do you imagine when you hear the term 'movement snacks'? Are you thinking of little foods that you eat on the move... or perhaps mini workouts? "Movement snacks" is a term used to identify little periods of movement. Some people claim that movement snacks can replace workouts. Today we are digging and exposing the pros and...
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131 Fat Talk and Body Dissatisfaction
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The term ‘fat talk’ refers to speaking of oneself to others negatively about body appearance. Most of us have most likely participated in 'fat talk' at one time or another. Well, research now shows that fat talk contributes to body dissatisfaction. Many women in midlife struggle silently with body dissatisfaction as it is. Hearing fat talk only reinforces that dissatisfaction. Today we are carefully defining fat talk and giving frank examples of how using fat talk can harm ourselves and others. A lot of times we don’t even realize we are engaging in fat talk. This topic is...
info_outlineUnderstanding our social nature as humans is vital to our sanity. If you think this sounds extreme, you may want to rethink the role of your tribes ~ aka communities. Whether they are familial, social, work-related, or hobby-related the fact is that we need to be active in our communities to thrive. And sister, the older we get, the more we can appreciate a few good communities in our lives. If you are looking for a fitness community, consider joining our online Air Hug Training Community here.
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