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Just in time for Halloween, which officially launches the busy holiday season, here’s a short and sweet trick-or-treat episode, born out of last week’s podcast that’s been on my mind—who would have thought that the subject of menopause, mostly as it relates to weight loss and well-being, would stick in my brain for so many days? Well, it’s because the holistic approach by the guest expert, Dr. Diedra Manns, offered such gems of practical advice. She focused on so many ways each of us in the stages of menopause can seize some control over symptoms and relieve stress. It got me thinking about continuing her emphasis on self-care so today I’m offering up a deeper dive, a Halloween bucket list of treats that you truly deserve. Sure, a spa day, mani, pedi or sassy haircut are sweet, but the best gifts wrap you in nurturing, persistent health.

Mentioned in this episode: Dr. Sara Gottfried, bestselling author, including: The Hormone Cure: Reclaim Balance, Sleep and Sex Drive; Lose Weight; Feel Focused, Vital, and Energized Naturally

https://a.co/d/anBf4Sx (amazon)

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Who knew the good news that losing weight in menopause is doable? “Just because your hormones are out of control doesn’t mean you have to be,” says my guest Dr. Diedra Manns, a holistic menopause expert. She practices globally to help women in this stage and beyond to be physically and emotionally fit for life. Listen and learn the empowering information and actions she shares from years of practice in a variety of disciplines, to help you take charge mentally and physically to navigate midlife changes in a powerful, yet calmful, approach.

Web: drdiedra.com
FB: facebook.com/doctordiedra
IG: instagram.com/drdiedra

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If you’ve been a people-pleaser most of your life, like me, and as time went on found yourself languishing, feeling invisible, stuck or just bored, then listen up! Early on in coaching certification I knew I wanted to lift you up, just as coaching had motivated and supported me to change at midlife-plus. I call it moving from the backburner to on fire, for your best life at any age ... On fire with fitness and a healthy weight, on fire with reigniting your dreams and reaching your potential, and fired-up in your heart, with improved relationships, with fun, looking forward to every day. Coaching and self-coaching creates that for you, and you’ve heard a lot about it in these Fire Up episodes over the past six—yes, count 'em six—months. In the last broadcast about real "goal-getting" vs. goal setting, it was all about your Action-Line as we Life Coach School coaches say. And today it’s about how to get into action, how to spark your first step from backburner into momentum that compels you forward to a fired-up life!

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As you always hear from me: words matter! And that’s especially true in defining doable achievement. Today I urge you to replace the phrase—and practice of—goal-setting, with the much more effective words “goal-getting.” Use this to write your story of transformation and you’ll actually get to the happily ever after. Just as with many current life coaching tools and self-development practices, goal-getting flips the tired practice of goal-setting on its head. There are so many best practices now in getting your goals in a doable way, so this broadcast about goals is just round one, with much more to come in future episodes.

Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals Ever, by Michael Hyatt: https://a.co/d/evAf0Ny

The Success Principles, by Jack Canfield and Janet Switzer: https://a.co/d/inQQhOR on amazon, and The Success Principles Workbook: https://a.co/d/7JVEXIs on amazon

From Fat to Finish Line film on amazon prime: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B01JBAVUXU/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

Don’t Give Up, Get Up by Heather O’Brien Walker: https://a.co/d/f7cJSh6  Her website: https://heatherobrienwalker.com

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Re-energized yet? You’ve got the power to DIY your own doable transformation especially from the last two Fire-Up podcast episodes. Yep, that’s episodes numbers 23 and 24. First in no. 23, I broadcast Part One to get you up and going to create your unique reinvention roadmap, and today, ta-da, is Part Two (short, sweet and impactful). I’m acting as your guide to uncover the nuggets of best advice and information packed into my podcasts—info for the new identity and life story you can create for your best life ever—at, as I always say—any age.

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For an amazing real-life story, you can't beat the film "From Fat to Finish Line," produced and experienced by today's guest Jen Roe. She and an undaunted team of 12 virtual strangers who lost nearly 100 pounds each and took up running individually, came together to run the Key West 200-mile, Ragnar Relay Race in 2014. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop and lots of great tips from Jen who now is a life coach in addition to providing training for new runners (and walkers) plus those looking to start again, or for the first time, at any age!

Watch the film on amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B01JBAVUXU/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

More about the community and Jen Roe Coaching:
https://www.instagram.com/jenroecoaching/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/FatToFinish/
https://www.instagram.com/fattofinish/?hl=en
https://www.fattofinish.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjrerkUuVVE

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Is turning fifty such a big deal? If feeling the most creative and alive is a big deal to you, then yeah, it is! This episode is for anyone feeling a little nervous about hitting this number. 

This is an audio reading of the post "And So This is Fifty” originally published on the day I turned 50, November 15, 2021. Additional creative inspirations can be found at that link.

About Field of Streams
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From 1960s-era role models, to diva singers, weight-loss experts, vision and identity coaches, plus success stories and guides for you on money, de-cluttering, meditation and more … your path to a new, fired-up life has been mapped out in 20-plus episodes so far of this podcast. Today I’m pointing out milestones you can gather from the list to map out a journey to your desired destination. Look over the list and listen again to the Fired-Up episodes, interviews and suggested steps that sound and seem uniquely you. Then put pen to paper, release judgement and have a blast with creative brainstorming to set your GPS for transformation, at any age!

Fire-Up Episodes Mentioned today:
For Memories that Serve You: Episodes 14, 15, 20 and 22
For Identity: Episodes 4, 6, 7 and 13

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Jackie Kennedy captivated the world from the moment she stepped onto the U.S. presidential campaign trail for her charismatic husband. Not until Princess Di would we again see how a young, glamorous and savvy wife of a famous man would influence generations of women amid intense media scrutiny. In today’s interview we have the unique, invaluable insight of historian and actress Leslie Goddard (see Episode 20) to share how Jackie impacted world view, especially in the year after John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Jackie’s constant reinvention over time inspires us, at midlife+, that it’s never too late to start anew and pursue passions and goals with the personal expression and self-care important to realizing change.

Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., is an award-winning scholar and actress who has been portraying great women in history for more than 20 years. www.lesliegoddard.info

The National First Ladies’ Library is featuring a year of events detailing the life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis; see: https://firstladies.org/jackie-o-exhibit. And to register for the Library’s free, virtual portrayal of Jackie Kennedy by Leslie on September 18 go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/676151967737

Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis: The Untold Story, by Barbara Leaming

Additional Books Recommended by Leslie:

Jackie: Public, Private, Secret by J. Randy Taraborrelli (2023). Often dwells on salacious details, but also paints a compelling image of a woman who, in private, was far more sure of herself than commonly assumed.

Reading Jackie: Her Autobiography in Books by William Kuhn (2010). My favorite among several recent books exploring Jackie’s later-life career as an editor.

Jackie and the Books She Loved by Ronni Diamondstein (2023). Children’s book that introduces young readers to the idea of how books guided Jackie’s life.

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Here’s a woman who’s created her best life with major transitions over the years to continued transformation today! Meet Karen Thorne first, of London, now Shropshire, and the steps she has taken to overcome boredom when it crept in, then match her skills, talents and desires to build her best “second act” life. And, it includes a Bed and Breakfast, the kind of “dream life” many of us wonder about. Get advice and inspiration from Karen about making desired life changes, in this unique episode.

Bed and Breakfast Academy
https://www.bandbacademy.co.uk

Instagram: @bandbacademy
Instagram Blog: https://www.bandbacademy.co.uk/Instagram
Instagram for Karen’s Dogs! https://www.instagram.com/saffyandralphie/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bedandbreakfastacademy

Recommended by Karen:
Books: Atomic Habits, by James Clear; Everything is Figureoutable, by Marie Forleo; Big Magic, by Elizabeth Gilbert; What I Know for Sure, by Oprah Winfrey. Novels by authors Anita Shreve and Barbara Davis. Podcast by Mel Robbins.

Also Mentioned in this Episode:
Be Mobile Physiotherapy for Adults 55+: https://www.bemobilephysio.com.au
Visit Shropshire Hills: https://www.visitshropshirehills.co.uk/
The 5:2 Fast Diet with Michael Mosley: https://thefastdiet.co.uk

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“When I close my eyes, it’s a fantasy. Perfect plastic life from a magazine. Then when I wake up, it’s reality. I can have it all, live my Barbie dreams”—so goes Fifty Fifty’s song Barbie Dreams. In just two weeks the blockbuster Barbie movie about the iconic, best-selling doll of all time, became the first-ever billion-dollar film solely directed by a female, Greta Gerwig. Why has the movie hit such a nerve? Why has Barbie persisted from your childhood to your grandchildren’s? Let’s dive in!

You-Tube Barbie Illustrated Presentation by Leslie Goddard, Ph.D.:
https://youtu.be/WBcXvjI0Q8U

Leslie’s website/other presentations: www.lesliegoddard.info

Books Recommended by Leslie:
Barbie and Ruth: The Story of the World’s Most Famous Doll and the Woman Who Created Her, by Robin Gerber
https://a.co/d/jfy0Q9W

Dressing Barbie: A Celebration of the Clothes That Made America’s Favorite Doll and the Incredible Woman Behind Them, by Carol Spencer
https://a.co/d/1FDcUeB

Also mentioned in this episode:
HGTV Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge

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As Summer transitions into Fall, I welcome back obesity medicine practitioner and certified weight loss coach Dr. Lisa Oldson who first shared her wisdom about weight loss with us in Episode 3. She talks about doable actions and mindset for a reset at the "back to school" time of year that resonates with so many of us for a fresh start vs. Jan. 1st and the pressure of New Year's resolutions. We also share the news of her own podcast, started since we last talked: The Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast with Lisa Oldson, MD

Connect further with Lisa Oldson, MD:
Websites: www.smartweightlosscoaching.com and www.oldsonmedical.com
Instagram: @LisaOldson

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Is your weight loss on track? … stalled? … or at a complete standstill? If you’re exhausted with the effort of fresh starts and feeling like a failure, get ready to flip your thoughts and tired emotions for a doable, ongoing and sustainable practice that offers more than hope; it is life-changing. Adios to perfectionism!

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Your path to meditation and so much more begins with compassionate Master Certified Life Coach Natalie Ottosen, who helps women become their own hero. She has lived the journey for nearly 20 years, overcoming significant life challenges, learning all along the way, and then sharing her passion, confidence and love including as a Usui/Holy Fire II Reiki practitioner and Astrologist.

Website: https://www.soulsistercoaching.com/

Podcast: The Mindset School for Soulful Entrepreneurs with Natalie Ottosen  https://www.soulsistercoaching.com/podcast

Books recommended by Natalie:

If life is a game, these are the rules.
https://amzn.to/42a8rMf

The Four Agreements
https://amzn.to/3Q42SN0

The Law of Attraction: The Basics of the Teachings of Abraham
https://amzn.to/43vrvFp

Articles on meditation recommended by Natalie:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/meditation/in-depth/meditation/art-20045858

https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/meditation-and-mindfulness-what-you-need-to-know

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You rely on technology, but if you don’t value the tried-and-true practice of putting pen to paper, find out how it will propel your trajectory toward your unique transformation at midlife and beyond. Paper planners have come a long way with new, proven features to simplify and encourage your growth and productivity. Try it. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain!

Laurie’s Recommendations:
1.    Habit Nest, Start with The Morning Sidekick Journal: https://habitnest.com/products/morning-sidekick-journal?variant=43040516178079
2.    Planner Pad “Simple, Funnel” System: https://plannerpads.com
3.    Full Focus Planner and System by Michael Hyatt: https://fullfocus.co
4.    Best Self.co: The Best Self Journal (not The Best Self Planner): https://bestself.co/collections/journals-planners/products/self-journal?variant=40201205809221

Also mentioned in this episode:
Author and organizational psychologist Dr. Benjamin Hardy’s “Be Your Future Self Now” book and podcast (in addition to many other books.) From amazon: https://a.co/d/44vlUgt

"No More Blue Mondays" by Robin Sheerer. From Amazon: https://a.co/d/9DE7FeM

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Somehow summer memories are the easiest to conjure up from our overloaded brains. You’re learning here that life coaching for transformation is so dependent upon our thoughts … overcoming the difficult, self-critical ones and then shifting, pivoting and creating self-loving thoughts that support a solid positive identity for a happier life. That said, we are the sum of our parts and today I invite you to sit back and recall, with me, the summer memories that make you smile … that help you recall the times you did love, and the feelings that came along with them.

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Listen up here, and then to some sensational songs for an energizing reinvention as you release people-pleasing, and step into a grand Diva identity! Today I share how strong, powerful women with talent are unapologetically proud to be Divas still at 55+.

Diva Playlist
You’re So Vain, Carly Simon
Express Yourself, Madonna
I Don’t Wanna Fight, Tina Turner
Believe, Cher
Man! I Feel Like a Woman, Shania Twain
It’s My Turn, Diana Ross (Motown Records, Film Theme)
Beautiful and I Feel The Earth Move, Carole King
Get On Your Feet, Gloria Estefan
9 to 5, Dolly Parton
I’m a Survivor, Reba McEntire

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Are you ready to stop hiding out in clothes that don’t feel like you, and step into confidence like never before at midlife-plus? Hear how you can find your unique style, own it and show the world the beautiful you inside and out. Master Style Coach and Creator of the StyleFinder ID System, Mary Michele Nidiffer, takes the confusion out and puts the joy into updating your look at your best age yet! Listen to the stunning, graceful and dynamic Mary Michele, and be empowered for your sizzling second act by the end of this episode.

Learn more from:
The Style by Mary Michele podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/style-by-mary-michele/id1560924181

Her New Book, Wear Color With Confidence:
https://stylefindersos.com/wear-color-with-confidence/?_kx=iel1ReoTTZ_oCV9jmSb5fQloQC0jvc5AslfbijlWhIFBVoiy0OyFqiXSnLFKS5QK.UUHiGs

Her StyleFinder Boutique: https://shopstylefinder.myshopify.com/?_kx=iel1ReoTTZ_oCV9jmSb5fQloQC0jvc5AslfbijlWhIFBVoiy0OyFqiXSnLFKS5QK.UUHiGs

Some Mary Michele Favorites:
Parisian Charm School by Jamie Cat Allan: https://a.co/d/e76Plg9

Being in Balance: 9 Principles For Creating Habits to Match Your Desires by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer: https://a.co/d/eCYcXTd
Mary Michele re-reads this book and often carries it with her

Magic Hour Bohemian Breakfast Tea: https://clubmagichour.com/products/bohemian-breakfast

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Are your mornings under cozy covers for as long as possible? Do you rely on coffee, coffee, coffee and the adrenaline of a crazy commute to launch your day? Hey, when did this “morning routine” you’ve heard about or even attempted become the thing—everywhere? And are you really expected to get up at 5:00 in the morning to make it happen – every day?! Can days begin with peace, and transition to purpose? Tune in to learn the benefits of a miracle morning on your own terms.

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Got Clutter? Wait … before you close the door on your neighbor’s foot rather than let her in and see your stuff, stuff, stuff,  listen up! Today, we get common sense advice from Becky Blackburn Heiman. She’s a normal person with a natural talent for organizing, decluttering and setting up your home, office, garage, etc. to give you peaceful spaces to thrive. Whether you’re kinda tidy or facing a lifetime mountain of all the things, Becky will give you simple steps you can take at your own pace to stop moving things around haphazardly and start living vs. cleaning. Really, you’ve got to hear all the questions I presented in this podcast. I could not stump Becky. Don’t run out and buy more containers, listen to this instead!

Becky Blackburn, The Hoss Lady (Home Organization Simplification Specialist) and Her New Audio Course https://www.thehosslady.com

Becky’s Podcast, Home Organization … Stop Cleaning, Start Living https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hoss-lady/id1595469572

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