To 50 & Beyond | Midlife | Wellness | Recovery

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Episode 71  Conquering Codependency with Shelley Anderson  Shelley Andersen is a recovering alcoholic who has found her calling to help sober moms conquer codependency through coaching.  She has a formula, acquired over 12 years, that kept her sober and focused on her own goals to provide a solid foundation for her son and a life worth living.   Her coaching package consists of this formula tailored for mothers struggling with sobriety due to codependency.   Shelley shares her story from addiction through recovery and the steps she has taken to conquer codependency.  She shares the signs of what codependency looks like and how to get and stay sober during a codependent relationship.  To find Shelley:  Instagram  Website  To find Lori:  Website  Instagram Facebook Group  Email       

In this bonus episode, I talk about the benefits of sobriety and my #1 asset in recovery which is time.  If you are Sober Curious, be patient with yourself and talk to someone about how you feel. You can follow your curiosity to explore a new lifestyle without alcohol.   Please email me with any questions or to share feedback for the podcast.   Learn more about my 1:1 Coaching and Group Coaching by visiting my website here.  Say hello on Instagram.           

Episode 70  Five Ways You May Self-Sabotage and Hold Yourself Back  I share with you tips and strategies on how to identify and get to the root of what is causing you to self-sabotage.  We ALL self-sabotage every now and then and I will give you examples but when it becomes a pattern of behavior that may lead to health problems, relationship issues, financial mishap, and job loss, something has to GIVE. Self Sabotage is to indulge in behaviors that prevent you from living your BIG life and reaching your goals, dreams, and purpose.  What you want most is on the other side of self-sabotage. It is your logical conscious mind at odds with your more loose and wild subconscious mind. Topics discussed:  Procrastination  Perfectionism Self-limiting belief's  Self-medication Journal prompts to help you identify self-sabotage  Why self-sabotage is detrimental to your health  How to put an end to limiting yourself by naming your inner bully  Living today as your higher self To work with me 1:1, click here to schedule

In today's bonus, Sitch on Saturday, I continue on with my Sober Curious series with the topic of placing rules, justifications, and what if's on your drinking.  Topics discussed:  Alcoholism is a chronic disease Overdrinking vs. moderation  Moderating but knowing alcohol no longer serves you  The rules that you may be breaking  The justifications that you may be making The what if I quit belief's that may be holding you back Join my To 50 & Beyond Facebook community to get in on the live tapings of my podcast every Friday morning.  Do you want help in deciding if it's time to quit drinking? Register for The Metamorphosis 1:1 coaching package here.  My free training - The 5 Signs It May Be Time To Take a Break.  Email me with questions.  Find me on Instagram      

Episode 69  Building a Wellness Business Inside and Out with Lauren Meers Lauren Meers is an NLP Practioner, Spin Instructor, Health & Wellness Junkie and the owner of her health and wellness business with Arbonne.  Lauren is also a sober sister!  Lauren reflects on recently turning thirty-six, which led her to quit drinking, and how she has transformed her life through daily healthy intentions.  Topics discussed:  What piqued your sober curiosity?  Lauren's self-care routine from morning to night  The NEW collagen elixir that Arbonne offers and how it helps women over 40  Non-toxic beauty + wellness products and why it matters to our overall health How everyone should have more than one stream of income  Investing in quality products vs. cheaper unconcentrated versions Starting a business to learn + connect with others to grow a community and have something for yourself To find Lauren:  Instagram  To join our Health Happy Hour + Mocktails + Makeup event > go here.  To join Lori's free workshop for June

In this bonus episode, I'm talking about being curious as to what living an alcohol-free life will look and feel like for you, and the questions that come up when we think it may be time to quit.  Learn how to ask better questions to decide what YOU want to do with your life and drinking relationship.  Order my e-book, Elevate Your Life that will show you how to journal, what to ask yourself, and how to get the answers you've been avoiding.  Join The Metamorphosis for special summer pricing.  Join my To 50 & Beyond FB Community and get in on the live broadcasts this week as we discuss health + beauty.     

Episode 68 Reignite Your Sex Life with Suzie Wheeler  Suzie Wheeler is the Dating Yogi.  Suzie talks today about how to reignite not only your sex life but your passion as a woman over 40.  Suzie teaches men and women how to have open and honest communication in your sex life and how to use this connection in all areas of your life. Topics discussed:  How to have a conversation with your partner to learn more about what he/she needs  Masturbation - how, when, how much  How to find your sexy side and bring it out daily  Low libido in menopause  Trying new things to spice up your sex life and your passion  To find Suzie:  Website Facebook  To find Lori: To sign-up for one on one coaching with Lori To 50 & Beyond Facebook community       

BONUS: Sober Curious Series  Beginning June 1st, I will host a 5-week Sober Curious bonus episode on Saturday.  Tune in each Saturday for the following topics:  June 1 - Why You Don’t Think You Can Quit Drinking June 6 - Questioning Your Drinking - signs cues - hangovers - stereotypes - stigmas June 15 - RULES + EXCUSES + JUSTIFICATIONS - THE WHAT IF’S DEBUNKED June 22 - The BENEFITS of SOBRIETY June 29 -  Challenge Yourself To Go Alcohol-Free Today I'm talking about the objections to quitting drinking and how you may be feeling when you are questioning your drinking.  To enroll in The Metamorphosis 1:1 Coaching go here.  To join the To 50 & Beyond Facebook community go here Find me on Instagram  Email me directly   

Episode 67 Be Do Think Differently In this episode, I talk about what different means and how being, doing and thinking differently will change your life and excite your future.  Topics discussed:  Stop giving yourself up to the drink - I encourage you to reach out and get help - overdrinking the middle of life needs your attention.   How hard it is to change and how you can start today  How to change your mindset in an instant  Removing the "old" stories of the past  Ideas to be, do and think different now  It's not easy to change what isn't working in your life and step out of your comfort zone but once you take the first step, you will blow your mind at all of the opportunities you have to take advantage of in the middle of life.  I encourage you to START today!  Enroll in my June Group Coaching Program for women over 40 and START today!     

In this bonus episode, I talk about an article written discussing Viola Davis and her comment that "menopause is hell" on Jimmy Kimmel.  The article talks about her story of menopause and how she is "putting an end to the stigma around menopause."  I also share a comment from Shirley Weir, founder of Menopause Chicks on my Facebook that shows a different take on the article.  I talk about my journey with honesty and own my transition into menopause through h.e.l.l.  This podcast answers the question - should we commiserate or find solutions so menopause isn't viewed as HELL.  What do you think?  Please send me an email and tell me your thoughts and where you are in your perimenopause journey.    Enroll in Aging: Everyone is Doing It before 6/1  Join the To 50 & Beyond Facebook Community             

Episode 66  Midlife Travel + Non-Toxic Living with Janine Queenin + Nicole Markel I'm chatting with Janine Queenin + Nicole Markel from the Messy Middle Road Trip Podcast. Janine is a travel agent, and Nicole is a representative for a health and wellness company.  You will love this conversation as we talk about creating a non-toxic lifestyle for you and your family, and healthy travel ideas that will get you excited for summer road trips.  We also talk about how exciting of a time it is to be a woman in the middle of life!  To find Janine and Nicole:  Website Instagram Podcast To find Lori:  Aging: Everyone Is Doing It - June Enrollment  Facebook To 50 & Beyond Community     

BONUS: You Can't Drink Yourself Happy  In this Sitch On Saturday episode, I'm talking about a revelation I had this week where I wrote out the words "I was trying to drink myself happy" and the pause I took to reflect on that statement.  We are all searching for happiness in an imperfect life.  I have found that by doing lot's of work on myself over the years, I am happy, 100% and my life is messy.   The key to happiness is to not search for perfectness but to embrace yourself where you are and be okay right there.  To join my new June workshop - Aging: Everyone Is Doing It - go here now. Join the To 50 & Beyond Facebook group. 

Episode 65 Reinvent Yourself with Barbara Warren  In this episode, I chat with Barbara Warren, the founder of Perennial Project, a blog and media platform to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and changes affecting women at this time of life.  Barbara is a serial entrepreneur and in-demand consultant for her brand-building expertise.  She has an extensive background in the fashion industry where she was the founder and creative force behind White + Warren cashmere and B3.0 luxury activewear.  The topics we discuss are focused on women in the middle of life - my favorite topic!  Some of the topics:  Social media building  Brand building Finding happiness  The first step towards reinventing yourself Style + fashion  Challenges that midlife face  To find Barbara:  Instagram Website To find Lori:  To 50 & Beyond Facebook community  Instagram  Email    Enroll in May's FREE workshop - Do the Damn Thing Already!     

Bonus episode: You are Not a Bad Mom if You Drink  Today, I share my thoughts and feelings on my drinking when my son was young - I quit when he was 12, and moms in general who drink.  You a NOT a bad mom!  Being addicted to alcohol is a disease and it's not your fault.  If you need coaching, please email me here.  FREE monthly workshop - Do the Damn Thing Already!  To 50 & Beyond Facebook community         

Episode 64 How To Build Your Body + Confidence with Bobbi Hall  Bobbi Hall is a personal trainer and the founder of Modern Bodies Fitness, an online fitness nutrition program for women.  Bobbi says that there has never been a better time for a woman to age in our society.  Women are looking better than ever after midlife and menopause. It doesn’t matter how old we are, we always want to look and feel our sexy best! Topics discussed:  Becoming a bikini competitor at 55 (post-menopause) Her training schedule and food during her first competition Trying to fix a controlling marriage that didn’t work Building confidence during menopause Accepting your body after years of comparison Getting remarried later in life and finding love Menopause and bioidentical hormones SottoPelle To find Bobbi:  Her website Instagram Modern Bodies Online Workout  Facebook  To find Lori:  Website  Instagram To 50 & Beyond Facebook Community    Enroll in The Sober Sessions before May 13, 2019.  

In this bonus episode, I share with you my thoughts on intermittent fasting and how I feel after a consistent 16:8 eating window for the past 30-days.  I'm partaking in this new way of eating to feel better, have more energy, and live longer!  Topics discussed:  What is intermittent fasting? How did I start?  The health benefits I feel  My eating schedule and food  Why I think it will work for women in perimenopause Mentioned:  Gin Stephens, Delay Don't Deny Facebook Group Enroll in The Sober Sessions  To 50 & Beyond Society Monthly Workshops - FREE  Find me here:  Instagram Facebook community  Facebook page   

Episode 63  Intermittent Fasting during Perimenopause with Sondra Primeaux  We are talking about some GOOD midlife topics and how intermittent fasting may help you to feel better during perimenopause and beyond.  Sondra Primeaux is the founder of The Unruffled and co-host of The Unruffled Podcast.   Sondra is a photographer, artist, writer, seamstress, and lady of mid-life.   Topics discussed:  The basics of Intermittent Fasting during Perimenopause Tips to help you start Intermittent Fasting  How you can embrace hunger with activities that will help you during the fasting period  How Sondra feels at almost 50 compared to 40  How Sondra ate during her drinking days  What Sondra envisions for herself at 60    To find Sondra:  The Unruffled Website  Change Your Story Mentorship  The Unruffled Podcast    To learn more about Sondra and her sober journey, listen to Episode 6 of the podcast.    To find Lori:  Elevate Your Life  Facebook Group  Instagram Email     

I'm talking about a post that went up last week on Suzanne Somer's Instagram account that received so much praise but the media only focused on one of the few negative comments.  We spend a lot of time focusing on what is wrong with everything in life because that is what we are programmed to do, but it's your choice to change your thoughts.   Don't kid yourself into thinking you don't have the control over your mind to focus on the good in an instant and let go of the bad.  Order your copy of Elevate Your Life  Join the To 50 & Beyond Community  

Episode 62 After the (Midlife) BUZZ Wears Off  I'm talking about the physical and mental symptoms that happen to us after we get to the other side of the BUZZ.  The physical and mental symptoms:  You don’t remember if you insulted someone or hurt someone's feelings You don’t care if you did You pass out only to wake up in a sweat and panic and can’t fall back to sleep You have cotton mouth Dry skin Headaches You overeat because you are dehydrated  In the middle of life - your perimenopause is elevated. Anxiety is ELEVATED.    Depression Forgetfulness Shame Embarrassment Disappointment REALITY HITS YOU IN THE FACE! Repeat after me:  NO AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL WILL TAKE AWAY YOUR REALITY. If you need help or want to talk, please email me.  You are NOT alone.   To Join the FREE Workshop 4/24/2019 - click here  To pre-enroll in The Sober Sessions - click here To join the To 50 & Beyond Facebook community - click here  My website