midlife stories

#068  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost - a shortened episode to keep your Warrior Vibe high.

Today, I’m joined, once again, by Kristin Duffy, actor, podcaster and avid triathlete.  In our previous conversation in Episode 67, we talk about the importance of continuously reinventing ourselves through our work. Today we explore reinvention through sport.

We talk about:

• The decision to train for an event like a triathlon
• What it’s like to complete the first one
• How endurance sport can become a passion and
• Advice for the first-time triathlete

Even if you have no plans to train for an endurance event, you’ll enjoy Kristin’s uplifting story-telling.  You may also find yourself inspired to try something you’ve always dreamed of but needed a little boost to make that dream a reality. 

Links:

Slackline Productions

The Second Chapter podcast
 

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#067  Have you ever thought about making a life change but felt that it was too late for you?  Perhaps you’ve set aside the dreams you had when you were younger…. Or maybe you’ve just fallen into a comfortable life groove.

Our guest today, Kristin Duffy, is all about inspiring women to start the second (or third or fifth) chapters of their lives no matter their age.  Kristin is an actor and artistic director of Slackline Productions, a production company she founded to create meaningful roles for women over 35 – as writers, directors and characters in the stories they present.

We cover a range of topics including:

• Kristin’s own reinvention, from working in corporate to becoming an actor
• What it was like to relocate from the US to the UK
• The importance of telling stories of reinvention

We end this episode with our Dose of Inspiration segment, where Kristin shares some of the things that are lighting her up these days.  And as always, I'll put links to those items and Kristin's website in the show notes.

I think you’ll walk away from this episode reinvigorated inspired in being reminded that it’s never too late to start over.

Links:

Slackline Productions

The Second Chapter podcast

Beyond Sixty documentary

Zadie Smith books

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For episode materials, show notes or to submit a question for a future episode, visit: https://athenawellness.com/podcast

What happens when you balance the demands of an elderly parent, kids and spouse with scary power tools?  Chaos, that's what.  

Chaos, coupled with a feeling that life is zooming by quickly and you have a list of things you still want to do before it's too late.

Enter a new plan to get myself on track.  Part pragmatic, part New Age, I'll fill you in!

Brenda Ster, an accomplished entrepreneur, just turned 50! In this podcast interview, we talk about the significance of that milestone, her mindset shift and plans for the future, both professional and personal.

Her current read:  Delay, Don't Deny:  Living an Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle

Website:  https://brendaster.com


Bio:
After years as a corporate technology executive, Brenda was ready for an opportunity that would allow her more freedom with her time. She started selling a product as an independent consultant but knew that to find success in a way that fit her life, she would have to work smarter, not harder.

Using social marketing methods authentic to her and the value she wanted to offer, Brenda curated an online presence that led to building a successful and profitable business in under three years. Since that time, she has built and operated several 6- and 7-figure businesses, all online, using social marketing methods she pioneered.

First and foremost, Brenda leads with relationship and community building. With her acclaimed social marketing methods, she has provided both video-based and live coaching to thousands of independent online business owners and direct sales consultants to bring their business online, differentiate themselves from others who sell the same or similar products or services, and build loyal communities of customers, teams, fans, and friends. Through her training services, Brenda has successfully led many of her clients to reach national recognition, incentive trips, and rewards.

Brenda and her team now work from her home in Gilbert, AZ, coaching small business owners
around the world on finding their online voice. You can find her on social media at @SuiteBrenda, hanging out with over 100,000 passionate social sellers in her various Suite communities online, and regularly chatting on Facebook about finding success in today’s modern marketplace.

Are you looking to reinvent yourself in your 50s and beyond?  Listen as I share some stories of people who have decided to pivot when confronted with job loss (or just boredom of staying home) and have found great satisfaction doing something they love.

Dr. Soma Mandal, a board-certified internist, women's health specialist at Summit Medical group and author of the book, "Dear Menopause, I Do Not Fear You," joins me to discuss menopause. 

Find more information on her book at https://amzn.to/3kXVuzr (Amazon affiliate link)

Read more about Dr. Mandal: https://www.drsomamandal.com

Enter to win a copy of Dr. Mandal's book on my Instagram!

Welcome to my newest episode where I plan out a fun Advent holiday gift guide for my adult kids!  This year, the holidays are going to be different, so I'm changing things around.  Let's hope my kids don't listen to this! 

Visit my blog at fabulousbroads.com to find ideas on how to create a fun holiday gift idea!

Join all the Fabulous Broads in a Gratitude Challenge for November.  Grab a notebook and let's do this!

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_gratitude_changes_you_and_your_brain

Fabulous Broads Facebook Page link

Post using this hashtag on Instagram:  #FabulousBroadsGratitudeChallenge

Your vote equals your voice!  With this election year, every vote counts and I hope you make yours voice heard.

Here is the link to check on your registration, voting locations and more:

https://www.vote.org

California voters: https://www.ktvu.com/news/2020-election-faq-get-your-questions-answered-to-make-your-vote-count

For women over 50, strength training and balance are an important to aging well.  Listen to my story of trying to find an exercise routine that will work for me, an admitted hater of the gym, sweating and exercise.

Read more on my website at fabulousbroads.com

Join me as I interview Sevi, a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner in Internal Medicine.  Find out why it's important to get a flu vaccine (if your medical provider recommends it) this year.

For more information:  https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/prevention.htm

Fact check: https://www.factcheck.org/2020/05/flu-shot-doesnt-cause-false-positive-results-for-covid-19/

Books mentioned:
The Tender Bar by J.R. Moehringer
Disloyal by Michael Cohen

2020 hasn't been quite the year we've been hoping for, has it?  I've come up with ten timely tips to help you make the most of this time so you can feel better, physically and mentally.

Visit fabulousbroads.com for my blog post with links!