222. Stop Settling for 'Fine'—Fight Cancer Now/ft. Deb Krier
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50
Release Date: 10/16/2024
237. What’s Secretly Draining Your Energy in Midlife
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50
You’re doing all the “right” things—getting enough sleep, eating healthy, even squeezing in workouts—but you still feel tired all the time. Sound familiar? In Episode 237: What’s Secretly Draining Your Energy in Midlife, we’re uncovering what’s really behind that constant fatigue—and why more effort isn’t the answer. Midlife women are often told to try harder. Sleep more. Eat cleaner. Push through. But here’s the truth: your exhaustion might not be about what you’re doing—it’s about what’s quietly draining you. These are energy leaks—the hidden mental,...
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236. Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship with Confidence / Marta Spirk
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50
What happens when life throws you a curveball you never saw coming, like becoming a mom to triplets? For Marta Spirk, it wasn’t the end of her identity. It was the beginning of something powerful. In Episode 236: Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship with Confidence, Marta shares how navigating life with three newborns became the catalyst for her business journey and how she now helps other women do the same. Marta is a business coach, TEDx speaker, and author of The Empowered Woman: The Ultimate Roadmap to Business Success. In this episode, she opens up about the reality of...
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235. Struggling with fitness after 50, find your WHY first
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50
You start strong, full of motivation. Then life happens. You get busy, tired, or just lose steam. Before you know it, you’re back at square one, wondering why fitness after 50 feels so hard. In episode 235 of the podcast, Struggling with Fitness After 50? Find Your WHY First, we’re uncovering the real reason consistency feels impossible—and how finding your WHY can change everything. The problem isn’t willpower. It’s clarity. Staying consistent will always be a struggle if you don’t know why movement matters. But when you connect fitness to something bigger, it becomes...
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234. Caregiving, Parkinson’s, and a Son’s 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 Parkinson’s, Dr. George Ackerman turned grief into purpose—creating a movement that’s shaking up awareness around this devastating disease. In this powerful episode, George shares what Parkinson’s looks like, what most caregivers never talk about, and why his mission, Together for Sharon, inspires a global fight for change. You’ll hear his full story in Episode 234: Caregiving, Parkinson’s, and a Son’s Mission. George opens up about the early signs of Parkinson’s disease are...
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233. Overcoming Fear of Failure in Midlife
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50
You know that feeling—you 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 you’ve tried before, and maybe it didn’t stick. Maybe past diets left you feeling like a failure, or life got in the way of your best intentions. But what if failure wasn’t proof you can’t do this—what 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
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50
What if everything you’ve been told about confidence, desire, and pleasure in midlife is completely wrong? For so many women, midlife feels like a turning point—you’ve checked the boxes, followed the rules, and still wonder… is this it? In Episode 232: How to Own Your Power and Pleasure in Midlife, we’re diving deep into what it takes to break free from limiting beliefs, embrace confidence, and own your desires without apology. I’m joined by Sue Camaione, author of The Practical Seductress: How I Learned to Take My Hat and Run. She’s sharing her powerful journey of...
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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, you’re managing your routine, tackling your to-do list, and feeling in control. And then, something happens—a phone call, a change in the weather, or news you weren’t prepared for—and suddenly, your world feels upside down. In Finding Strength and Resilience During Uncontrollable Events, we’re diving into what it means to navigate life’s most challenging moments with clarity and confidence. While we can’t 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
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50
Feeling like self-care is selfish? You’re not alone. For midlife women over 50, guilt often sneaks in and stops us from putting ourselves first. And let’s be honest—Why Self-Care Feels So Damn Hard for Midlife Women is something we’ve all wondered about. Here’s the truth: self-care isn’t about spa days or bubble baths. It’s about creating habits that help us thrive. Setting boundaries. Avoiding burnout. Showing up as our best selves. In episode 230, I’m 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
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50
Ever feel like you’ve hit a wall and can’t figure out why your motivation has disappeared? Here’s the thing: losing motivation isn’t your fault. Motivation isn’t 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 that’s okay. Life throws us curveballs—work, family, caregiving—and sometimes it feels like there’s 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 “perfect”...
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228. Building a Business That Aligns with Your Purpose / 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 values—family time and creating meaningful work—and built a business on her own terms. Key Lessons from Shannon: Overcome Self-Doubt: Your skills and...
info_outlineCancer 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. Don’t settle—fight back now. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and today's episode, 'Stop Settling for 'Fine'—Fight 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 others.
Deb shares how to move beyond just being 'fine' with cancer. We discuss her deeply personal moments from her cancer journey that profoundly impacted her outlook on life and how having cancer has changed her self-perception and work. She offers advice on coping with fear and provides insights on how her business skills have helped her deal with cancer—lessons others can learn from.
She also talks about the unique initiatives of tryingnottodie.LIVE, including special projects that make a significant difference in the lives of cancer patients. We discuss the importance of a support system, with practical advice for building a supportive network, and address the feeling of being overwhelmed and disconnected after a cancer diagnosis.
Finally, we discuss the legacy she hopes to leave through her work and its potential impact on future generations of cancer patients and survivors.
Send an email to [email protected] with the subject line ‘Cancer’ and let us know how this episode resonated with you or share your story.
If you are looking for a certified Pilates Breast Cancer Survivor Coach, please contact me at [email protected] and let me know how I can help you.
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