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Well & Worthy Life | A Podcast for Midlife Women

Release Date: 08/15/2023

Well & Worthy Life | A Podcast for Midlife Women

Episode Overview Today we're getting real about the need for a digital detox as we gear up for the new year. We'll break down why taking a step back from our screens is crucial, share some practical tips for a successful detox, and discuss the impact it can have on our overall well-being. So, if you've been feeling overwhelmed by the constant digital noise and want a reset for the upcoming year, you're in the right place. Let's dive in and talk about why a digital detox might be exactly what you need. Questions Answered What is a digital detox and why are they important to implement?...

Jingle All the Weigh: How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

Well & Worthy Life | A Podcast for Midlife Women

Episode Overview This week, I'm bringing you into a Revive Now members call on what we can do to avoid holiday weight gain. We're discussing why we gain weight during the holidays, identifying triggers, uncovering our motivation, and the power of planning ahead. It may be helpful to have your pen and paper and write down your goals as if you're on the live call. Let's dive in! Questions Answered Tips on how to avoid holiday weight gain this season. How to develop a plan to combat the triggers we face during the holidays. What is the value of pre-planning and pre-deciding around the holidays?...

The Freedom of No: Crafting a Life Aligned to Your Values

Well & Worthy Life | A Podcast for Midlife Women

Episode Overview Welcome back to another solo episode of Well & Worthy Life podcast! Today we’re discovering the liberation found in the art of saying no. Over the years, I have learned the power and freedom of no so I could say yes to everything else that was important to me. In a world often characterized by constant demands and obligations, our ability to confidently say no becomes a key catalyst to a life harmonized with our deepest values. Join me as we explore practical insights, share stories, and provide actionable strategies to help you navigate the delicate balance between...

5 Tips for Midlife Fashion

Well & Worthy Life | A Podcast for Midlife Women

Episode Overview Are there rules to fashion as we age and what are they? In this episode, I'm answering those questions and offering 5 tips for midlife fashion. Questions Answered Where did Deanna’s love of fashion start and how was her mom a big part of that? Should we change our style as we get older? What are Deanna’s 5 tips for midlife fashion? What is the one item everyone needs in their closet? Is it worth buying into trends or not? Action Items Check out some of Deanna's favorites on her and . to see her upcoming Christmas Gift Guide and other exciting things...

5 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self

Well & Worthy Life | A Podcast for Midlife Women

Episode Overview Consider me your big sister (or maybe mom!) in this episode where I’m breaking down 5 things I would tell my younger self! I have learned so much from those who are further along on the journey than me and I want to impart wisdom I’ve gained over the years to any of you that are younger than me. For those of you around my age or older, what would you add to this list? Share your wisdom in the comments! Questions Answered Deanna’s insight on, “What are 5 things I would tell my younger self”? Why does lifting heavy weights matter in overall health? How to be...

Aging Powerfully: Why Aging is Good

Well & Worthy Life | A Podcast for Midlife Women

Episode Overview Aging hasn’t always had the best connotation. In our youth-driven culture, we often seek to avoid aging. Today’s guest, Karen Viesta, is reframing the conversation on why aging is good and how to age POWERFULLY! Karen is a certified health and lifestyle coach who works with women in their forties and fifties who want to transform their bodies and their lives. She is the founder of Wellegant Women Coaching and host of the Well Egant Women Podcast. After going through her own midlife reinvention, Karen helps women in midlife to age powerfully, create extraordinary health and...

Friendship, Faith and Fasting

Well & Worthy Life | A Podcast for Midlife Women

Episode Overview My dear friend, Melanie, is back with me today and we are talking through topics that all of you wanted to hear more about - friendship, faith and fasting. Questions Answered How Deanna and Melanie live out friendship, faith, and fasting in midlife. Where are some of the best places to make friends once you become an empty nester? What is the point of fasting and why do Deanna and Melanie choose to do it? If someone still has their cycle, what do they need to know about intermittent fasting? How does faith impact the way Deanna and Melanie live? Action...

Brain Longevity: How to Live a Brain Healthy Life

Well & Worthy Life | A Podcast for Midlife Women

Episode Overview Brain health is something we can easily avoid thinking about until it's too late. Ed Parks from Neuroreserve, is back with me today sharing why midlife women, specifically, should not ignore brain health. He's offering tips that we can start implementing today that will support brain longevity. This is one you don't want to miss! Questions Answered What is one of the most powerful diets that promotes brain longevity? Which vegetables and fruits are the powerhouse staples to eat for brain health? What is visceral fat and how does it affect Alzheimer's and dementia? “If my...

Lose Weight and Keep It Off (The French Weigh)

Well & Worthy Life | A Podcast for Midlife Women

Episode Overview The struggle in many midlife women is how to lose weight and keep it off! Today, Karen Gombault is on sharing her unique perspective on the topic. As an American woman who has spent the last 30 years living in France, she shares her insight to "The French Weigh". She is a certified coach who helps women adopt lifestyle changes that foster healthy aging which in turn helps them lose weight and keep it off! You're going to love this one! Questions Answered How Karen took the leap from a corporate, well paying job into the world of coaching. What has made the...

Why Food Labels Are Important [and how to understand them!]

Well & Worthy Life | A Podcast for Midlife Women

Episode Overview We’ve been misguided when it comes to reading food labels. In this episode, Jen Smiley is joining me sharing why food labels are important to understand for your overall health! Jen is an expert food coach and has created Wake Up and Read the Labels out of her own health journey. In this episode, we hope to bring a little awareness to everyone who's listening and help somebody else be able to eat the foods they love and finally feel good! Questions Answered Why food labels are important to understand to guide your overall health? What is the number one ingredient to...

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Episode Overview

If you're wondering where to find community in midlife with like-minded women pursuing a life of vitality, look no further! In today's solo episode, Deanna is sharing about her new program, Revive Now, to get you back to feeling your best self! She's also discussing a few other topics that have been on her mind recently. Like how to prepare for empty nesting, her thoughts on weight loss drugs, and what happens when you stop making excuses and step out of your comfort zone.

Questions Answered

How Deanna pushed herself out of her comfort zone and what she discovered in doing so.
Where to find community in midlife and why it's valuable to your overall health and wellbeing.
What questions to consider when deciding if you should take weight loss drugs?
What is included in the Revive Now membership?

Action Items

Get on the waitlist to join the launch of Revive Now starting September 1st.
Receive the FREE podcast series, Reset to Reenergize, to discover the changes to make in midlife to feel your best!
Email Deanna any feedback, ideas, or questions you’d want her to discuss on her future podcasts.

Key Moments in the Episode

[9:42] For so many years I have made excuses and I have been missing out.

[12:05] As things evolve I see a need for something more comprehensive, more affordable, and more actionable which is why I created the Revive Now Membership!

[15:49] Community is where we make the change.

[18:57] We pour into our children, we pour into our husbands, we pour into our careers, but who's pouring into us? If we don't pour into ourselves we can't keep going.

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