To 50 & Beyond | Midlife | Wellness | Recovery

Jen shares her story and journey to quit drinking in her forties and how she picked up weights after getting sober as a tool in her recovery. She is open and honest about being single and taking care of her body through diet and exercise and shares what she is doing now in the gym and the kitchen. Her Instagram account has become one of her top tools in her recovery, and we talk a lot about how she started and grew her account through deep connections and tons of support from others. She is someone that not only encourages us to be our best through her posts but supports and gives loves to others on their accounts. She is a JOY and is as real as real gets. She is also funny, and her Texan accent will make you love her even more! Reach out to Jen on her Instagram   Reach out to Lori coachmassicot@gmail.com.  Instagram www.lorimassicot.com     

In this Sitch (Situation) on Saturday I'm breaking down the reasons WHY women in the middle of life should exercise, and tips to get started on an exercise program.  Here is the situation:  I hate to exercise but know I need to.  What do I do? 5 things to get started but first 5 reasons why ALL women in the middle of this one, beautiful life need to exercise: #1 Mentality Shift - Mood enhancement #2 Glowing, youthful skin - you cannot bottle it.  I looked older at 40 than I do at 50. #3 Confidence booster - your clothes fit better, you feel strong and have pride in yourself. #4  Better sleep which helps you focus during the day on better food choices.   #5 Stronger bones to prevent osteoporosis and broken bones - stiffness/ joint aches Getting STARTED: #1 Make exercise a commitment to yourself instead of something you “have” to do, it’s something you “get” to do.   #2 Start with 10 - moderate #3 Count your daily activities as exercise and start to zone in on how you are using your body to burn calories. #4

#10 I'm happy to share this episode with you where I talked with my friend, Suzie. I know her story will help women who have experienced loss to those who are raising a teenager on their own and trying to balance self-care, work, and home-life. We also talked about her decision to quit drinking at fifty and how it looks different to her than to someone, like me, who is an addicted drinker. Suz is fifty-one and the hardest worker I know. She pays tribute to her late husband, Jim, by advocating for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and taking part in the Extreme Hike yearly. We talk meal prep, exercise, teenagers, and her determination in getting her self-care plan towards the forefront of her life. Please try and ignore some of the sound issues we experienced; it's a great conversation, so I'm hoping you will not even notice. xo Lori Reach out to Suzie on Facebook under her name and you can learn more about her hike here.  Sign up for the Transformation Tribe (April 16th session) and join Suzie and I as we work

In this quickie, Sitch (Situation) on Saturday episode, I'm breaking down the three areas of control in your life.  Often times we are either worrying ourselves with things out of our control or the things we can control.    I give you an easy-to-follow template so you can break it down:  Areas of your life where you have Total Control, Some Control, or No Control.   Grab your favorite beverage, a journal, and a pen, and let's get started!   Find me here:  Instagram Website  1:1 Coaching email coachmassicot@gmail.com     

In this episode, I’m honored to talk with fellow sober sister, Tammi Salas. Tammi is a multi-talented woman in the middle of life who is challenging herself every step of the way. From her blog, daily gratitude practice (that she shares on Instagram) and her podcast, to her unique and inspiring paintings; she is thriving and evolving! Some of the topics that we talked about is Tammi's decision to quit drinking at forty-four, and how she found her way to AA. I've always been curious as to what goes on in meetings, and today is the first day I've ever asked anyone about it. Tammi shares her experience in a very comforting and open way. Tammi also shares an essay she wrote on Mamalode back in 2014 when she turned forty-three, called Snap! When I read it, I knew that my listeners would get so much from it and, for that, I'm so grateful to Tammi for letting us in on it. We talk about her experience as a college student at forty-seven and what that feels and looks like to her. Also, her decision to stop coloring he

In this Sitch on Saturday, The Situation I'm talking about creating a 90 Day Plan focusing on 1-3 goals that are important in your life and you envision a better you in attaining them.   90 Day Plan:  #1 Vision  #2 Action Plan  #3 Commitment (time limit)  #4 Accountability  Join me as I share part of my plan for the next 90 days and how you can too!   The 12 Week Year  Break-Through Call  Instagram  Website   

Instagram is a place for engaging and connecting with other women who share the same interests and lifestyle as you.  By using Instagram, I have changed my life.  I know, it sounds so corny and dramatic, but it is true.   In this short episode, I share my journey to finding IG and also how I have found my TRIBE.  This is the first of many episodes around social media in (mid) life.  I believe it is a powerful resource for so many of us who feel alone and isolated in our struggles and what we are fearful of being judged about.  Step outside of your comfort zone and start living the life you have always imagined for yourself.  Instagram is not required, but it may be helpful in getting started.   If you haven't already, please give me a rating in Itunes and subscribe.   I'm grateful for you and your support; reach out to me if you have any questions.  coachmassicot@gmail.com OR  Instagram Website  Ageless Babe Society To join my 30 Day Group Coaching Program and get in on the free week and 1;1 strategy call, pl

In this first Sitch On Saturday mini-episode, I'm discussing weekend eating and going overboard in our splurge time.  We've all been there, right?  The weekend (or any two days off you have) can be considered the time to let loose and eat ALL the food.  But, most of the time, that doesn't make us feel good.  Too much junk food will cause a negative effect on any effort to lose weight and be energetic come Monday. Let's break down five easy-to-follow steps to curb the splurge!  ______________________________________________________ Transformation Tribe If you are READY to go deep into transformation and join me in April for my 30-Day Group Coaching Program; the Transformation Tribe.  Envision Yourself Happier, Healthier & Stronger You & Loving Life I have revamped this program with a four-week module system to help you lean into transformation and make sustainable change.   I'm with you all the way, I have gained weight and slowed my exercise down.  I'm looking for my TRIBE!  Badass women in the middle

This episode is for you if you are experiencing sadness when you look in the mirror.  Let me explain;  I had a "poor me" day recently that I shared on my social media.  I looked in the mirror and said "WTF"  is happening to my face.  It then snowballed into a "pick-a-part" morning of all of my imperfections, and I felt old and tired from the energy I expelled being down on myself.  We do not have time for self-sabotage in midlife!  I received the "me too" response from so many women.  We are all in this together!  The steps that I took that day to turn things around are things you can do right now to change your outlook on aging and go from OLD to BOLD!    Join me for complimentary coaching in my 30 Day Virtual Retreat & Get Back to You.  Your investment is in the program, not my coaching. Get Back to You is group coaching + 1:1 guidance to help you create a sustainable plan to lose weight, boost your energy levels, and feel like yourself again.  I teach you the steps I took to regain my self-confidence a

I’m so happy and honored to have Sondra Primeaux as my first guest on The To 50 & Beyond podcast. Sondra is 48, and the founder of The Unruffled, which is an online space that empowers women to use their creativity in recovery, and she is the co-host of The Unruffled podcast.   She is multi-talented in her creative ventures, which include writing, sewing, photography, art, and her latest passion, offerings that empower women in the middle of life who are transitioning through major life changes to find a new space and define their next chapter in life.    We talked about Sondra as a girl and her life growing up. Also, her decision to quit drinking at forty-five and how sobriety has been the catalyst for sharing her story and growing her business. She has the voice of an angel in her message to other women that “you are not alone.”   She is down-to-earth and funny, and our conversation is full of motivation and inspiration for women in the middle of this one, beautiful life. To meet Sondra follow the links

In this episode, I talk about anxiety and solutions on how to overcome anxious living in the middle of life.  I share a bit about my lifelong struggle with anxiety and panic attacks and offer a story that I've never shared before.   If you have questions for me, please visit my website at www.lorimassicot.com.  And, you can sign up for my newsletter to receive weekly inspiration and information on upcoming episodes and programs.     Email:  coachmassicot@gmail.com  Instagram:  www.instagram.to50andbeyond  Facebook: www.facebook.com/to50andbeyond  

In this episode, I share the details of my drinking and the night that I made the decision to quit.  I started drinking in my teens and quit when I was forty-five.  In midlife; I asked myself 'If not now, when?  Please reach out to me if you need support or a friend to talk to.  You can find me on Instagram at To 50 and Beyond and on my website.

Are you taking advantage of this beautiful time in life to reinvent yourself and change your story?  The middle of life is time for change and growth and love towards ourselves.  Learn how to rewrite your story and focus on your comeback.  Are you ready for the MIDLIFE MOVEMENT?    Please visit my website and sign up for my weekly inspiration letter and playlist.   www.lorimassicot.com Instagram      

Welcome to Episode 2!   I was drawn to talk about my parents and share the signs I receive from up above.  I lost my dad at eleven and my mom at forty-two, they have left this earth but not my life.  I find that these midlife lessons are all around me and they are there for you too!     

Welcome to To 50 & Beyond: a podcast that empowers women to celebrate the middle of life.  In this introduction, you will learn a little bit about your host, Lori Massicot, and a peek into the topics included in upcoming episodes.