To 50 & Beyond | Midlife | Wellness | Recovery

Episode 138  The sweet benefits of living alcohol-free from women over 40.  Daily benefits of waking up hangover free, being present in your life, and remembering the night before are never lost on women who have decided to get sober.  In this solo episode, I talk about embracing life without alcohol and share 25 benefits from women who I work with privately and inside of my monthly membership program, Elevate.  Topics discussed:  Daily benefits of alcohol-free living  How to embrace the benefits and be free from the BS promises of alcohol Challenging yourself to identify what benefits drinking and alcohol add to your life  How excuses and denial showed up in my life before I quit drinking    

Episode 137   This episode will help you redefine how you feel about weight loss and ALL of the things you think you "should" be doing to feel confident and amazing in your body.    My guest is Tanja Shaw, Founder of Fit + Vibrant Over 50.  Tanja is a sought-after life and weight loss coach, host of the Fit and Vibrant You Podcast, founder of Ascend Fitness + Lifestyle, a holistic health coaching studio in Chilliwack, BC, and Fit + Vibrant Over 50. Tanja has built a credible reputation for helping 1000s of women get to their happy, healthy weight permanently, naturally and without the obsession so that they can LIVE their life. Topics discussed: Accepting your body and not being complacent Loving your body and still want to get better How to use the scale without judgment Mindfulness around your thoughts and eating Celebrating your wins without food to avoid self-sabotage Not using exercise for weight loss The two things you need to let go of if you want long-term change The Top 3 thin

Episode 136 In this episode, I'm joined by Leslie Tucker, the Founder of A Reseller's Passion, Resell Business and Podcast.  Leslie wears many hats and is a multi-passionate Entrepreneur, and is passionate about helping others create multiple streams of income.  The topics discussed in this episode are:  How Leslie got started from inspiration from her husband How she made a plan to leave her job within 6 months How she started her desert and crochet business  Leslie hitting her goal within 3 months from reselling Selling on Ebay and Poshmark  How to use the internet for creating and selling  How to get started selling on Poshmark  How to take photos and post your listings to sell How to research and resource items to resell  How to use what you have without spending money on expensive equipment to take photos  How to stage your photos for resell  How Leslie structures all of the tasks in her day  Productivity tips to help you get focused and get stuff done The importance of self-care in entrepreneurship To

Episode 135 with Lori Massicot  If you are a woman over 40 and you're resisting getting sober because your husband or partner drinks or society and friends are pushing you into drinking, then this is the episode for you. In this episode, I share how alcohol affected my life as a mother and wife and how I navigated my relationships after I quit drinking. A lot of those relationships were built on alcohol, including my marriage. Topics discussed in Episode 135 How I met my husband and how we drank together The truth about my drinking and how I acted towards my husband How to navigate a relationship that was built on alcohol How to speak up for yourself when other people are telling you you can have just one it's okay The story of when I had my son and came home from the hospital thinking I would not drink again How to view social media and drinking memes Losing relationships because you're sober and how to deal Boredom is an excuse and has nothing to do with alcohol Click here to schedule a free coaching sess

Episode 134 My guest is my friend, Michelle Spieler who is a Hollywood Trained Makeup Artist, Photographer, and advocate for positive aging and wellness.  Topics discussed: Using TikTok to have fun and let loose Using makeup to boost your mood Nutrition and exercise in your 50's How washing your face is essential Skincare for youthful skin Clean makeup and what you need to look your best quick  To learn more about Michelle, please visit her website, YouTube channel and Instagram.    To join To 50 and Beyond & Friends Patreon, please click here.  To schedule a free coaching session with Lori click here

In this episode #133, I talk with Paula Fontenelle, therapist, author, podcaster. Paula shares her story of going through perimenopause and things you can do when you are experiencing loneliness.  Topics discussed:  How her sleep changed going through the beginning of perimenopause Her sleep solutions and what is working Her perimenopause journey and how she feels today Understanding your body and your aging process  How Paula didn’t experience perimenopause symptoms  Finding something that works  Why loneliness is evolutionary  How and why our brains and body react to loneliness The fight, flight and freeze response and what happens during this time The health problems that come from long-term loneliness  Drinking because of loneliness and panic attacks  Feeling lonely around other people  How loneliness turns into isolation and withdrawal  The pain of loneliness and embracing solitude as an antidote Slowing down during COVID and re-evaluating your values in life  How to use social media to help you stay co

Season Four Episode 132 | Becoming Your Best Self During Perimenopause with Rachel Hughes. In this episode, I talk with my friend, Rachel Hughes of The MenoMemo's blog and Instagram account. Rachel is a Certified Nutrition Consultant who worked with chronic pain patients for ten years. After experiencing her own perimenopause symptoms, Rachel decided to create a safe space where peri- and menopausal women can help each other navigate these particular years together with honesty, thoughtfulness and a lot of laughter. Rachel is funny, sweet and knows how to begin the healing process by starting with your gut.  Topics discussed: Ending the People Pleasing Cycle  Her son leaving the house and becoming an Empty Nester Breaking free from taking care of everyone else  Rachel’s experience going through Perimenopause  Using Nutrition and Exercise to feel better during Perimenopause  Going from a non-drinker to wine night in the suburbs  The crutch of drinking and alcohol Going alcohol-free and what Rachel learned abo

Bonus episode: A Sneak Peek Into Season Four coming 9/22/20.  A quick episode to share with you my new Sponsor for the podcast, my vision for Season Four, and how to GO for a 100 No's!  Let's finish the year strong!  Become a To 50 and Beyond & Friends Patron.   Please visit my website for additional resources.           

Should you have a last blow-out before you quit drinking? My thoughts and feelings and what I did in 2013 - I was the Queen of the Last Hurrah's!

Do you think that you can't quit drinking because your circle drinks or your spouse/partner drinks? Think again.  This episode will fire you up!  My guest is Connie McMillan, aka The Sobriety Queen. Connie is the Founder of Cocktails and Chocolate, an alcohol-free bar service. She  is also a Sobriety and Recovery coach, author and Podcast host.  Connie has an Associates & Bachelors degree in Human Services with a concentration in Substance Abuse. Connie shares her story of the night she was shot and how her addiction to alcohol began, and ended on the day of her mother's passing.  Topics discussed:  Starting her business and how her business changed when she got sober How to decide who needs to know what you are doing  Answering the question, does everyone drink?  Self-worth and being honest with yourself What people said when she quit drinking What Connie does for fun without alcohol - you will dig it!  To find Connie: Website  The Sober Sessions Podcast Alcohol Fiend to Sobriety Queen Book  Instagram   

In this episode, you will hear an honest conversation with a woman who realized that alcohol was no longer adding anything to her life, and what happened after she quit.  I'm so honored to have Lucy Blenkinsopp join me on the podcast. Lucy is a holistic well-being coach for women in the middle of life.  Lucy helps women through menopause and beyond, brain fog, weight gain, alcohol dependency, anxiety and the dreaded feeling of being stuck, irrelevant, un-sexy or invisible.  Topics discussed:  The power of aging sober is a rebellious act Well-being and what it means  Midlife drinking and how it wreaks havoc on your hormones and menopause and life  Eating and dieting in menopause and Intermittent Fasting Finding yourself after you quit drinking  How to stand up for yourself and not drinking because of others including your husband/partner Lucy’s experience with HRT  Aging and grey area drinking   Healthy habits and how they make life easier  How Lucy practices self-care and her morning routine To learn more a

A very raw and honest reveal of the one lesson I've learned from not only seven years of sobriety, but from 30-years of drinking.  Please send me an email to learn more about Private Coaching.  Join Elevate - Group Coaching for Women Over 40.  Say hello on Instagram.   

Episode 129 with my guest Len Jefferson-Springer, Restorative Eating and Certified Holistic Health Coach.  I love Len’s perspective on food and eating and making a plan that works for you. I know you will find comfort in this conversation.  There are no rules - it’s what you want - isn’t that refreshing?! Taking the pressure off of dieting and depriving yourself.   Topics: How Len got started in her business.  Getting in and out of the kitchen to support your overall wellness. How to get started meal prepping. Working on yourself without avoiding what you want. Society and food and wellness and why it’s unrealistic. The levels of meal prepping and how to make it work for you.  How to change your thoughts to eat what you like and how you like to eat.  Managing different lifestyles in your home and how to eat for you - not them. Using your freezer to save you money and time. How to bypass food waste. Creating a personal ritual that makes you feel. Grocery shopping once a week and what to look for in your foo

In episode 128, you will learn how 93% of longevity is under your control and the components of aging for long-term health and wellness.  My guest, Annie Gaudreault is a Holistic Nutritionist and founder of VEEV Health & Wellness. Annie helps women in midlife make sense of all of the health and wellness information so they can make informed decisions and establish habits and systems that support their best health and best life. She helps you realize that aging well is possible and that some of your best years are yet to come. This episode is packed full of information! Some of the topics include:  How to recognize food as a relationship. Understanding what is happening hormonally as you age. The components of longevity. The most significant predictors of your health.  Tracking your emotions through a journal. Busting through the myths of aging. Being mindful of how you feel.  Not normalizing feeling poorly.  Mindful eating and thinking.  To learn more about Annie, please visit her website.  Find Annie o

Episode 127   In this episode, I talk with Paula Fontenelle, therapist, author, podcaster and a woman who lost her father to suicide in 2005.  Paula shares her story of loss, recovery and covers topics that will help you break the silence and stigma of suicide.    Topics include:  Paula’s story of losing her father in 2005 who died by suicide  Paula's relationship with her father before he died  Paula’s recovery and how she felt after her father died  Paula being diagnosed with depression after her father’s death Experiencing “what if’s” after someone you love dies by suicide Dealing with feelings of guilt and grieve after someone you love dies by suicide Paula’s work talking to people who attempted suicide and who lost people they love to suicide The need for this conversation and Paula’s mission of breaking the silence of suicide  Debunking the myths and misconceptions of suicide including: talking about suicide putting the idea in someones head, the language when talking and writing about suicide, people

Episode 126 In this episode, I talk about what it takes to stop drinking, gain momentum and keep it going without talking yourself out of sobriety. Topics discussed:  Why self-awareness matters most  Finding support and like-minded friends How to not talk yourself out of sobriety  Finding solutions that work for you Reducing information overload     

Learn how to step into your power in the middle of life and start the reinvention you've been dreaming of with my guest, Jennifer Arthurton of Old Chicks Know Sh*t.  Topics discussed in this episode:  Getting through the perimenopause struggle Fighting the resistance of menopause and relaxing into it How to find out who you are without external help  Living with a chronic illness and how Jennifer manages her self-care today Life after divorce and empty nest  Losing a 30-year career  Not feeling like you are where you "should" be  The three things you need to do to step into your power Jennifer Arthurton is the creator of Old Chicks Kow Sh*t, a community, and podcast all about inspiring women in midlife to own their experience, knowledge, and wisdom to step powerfully into the next chapter of life. Jennifer is a coach and runs workshops as well as appearing as a guest on blogs and podcasts targeted to the mid-life segment and is available as a motivational speaker for women's conferences and events.  To find

A round table conversation with three of my friends about finding female friendships, social media, and how relationships change after you get sober.  Episode 124: Friendship, Instagram, and Sobriety with Anne and Leigh Walkup and Jaime T. Topics discussed:  Getting sober and finding new friends Why likes and comments on Instagram don't matter  How to find new friends using social media  Why you can't expect everyone to support you  Different categories of friends  Instagram and comparison  To find Anne and Leigh:  Anne Instagram Leigh Instagram The Southern Lady Cooks Front Porch Living Digital Magazine To find Jaime:  Hypegirl Healing  Instagram    To find Lori:  Instagram Website  1:1 Free Consult    Watch us on YouTube    

In episode 123, you will learn how to redefine your identity to find your purpose in the middle of life, and own your accomplishments.  My guest is Amy Schmidt, podcast host, author, speaker, blogger, and Founder and CEO of Fearlessly Facing Fifty whose mission it is to empower and encourage women forty-plus to go all in and not lose their identity.  You will love Amy's story and her positive attitude towards beginning life again, in the middle.  Amy's website. To purchase Amy's book, Cannonball! Fearlessly Facing Midlife and Beyond.   To work with Lori.  Join my email community.  Please leave a rating and review on iTunes. It helps so much! xo    

Episode 122  In this episode, you will learn how to remove chaos from eating, drinking, relationships, and self-induced drama that is effecting your life. Removing chaos and drama is all about removing the madness and disorganization and drama from your life and getting back on track with what matters most to you. Topics include: Chaotic eating - No plan - just eating. No idea what you are putting into your body because you are too busy and stressed to sit down for 20-minutes a week and plan out your meals. Fast eating, over the sink, drive-through food during the week because you didn’t plan and grocery shop. Chaotic drinking - Reaching for the glass out of stress, emotions, and triggers. Those triggers come in the form of a long day, a spouse, a kid, a co-worker, or out of boredom, or celebration.  Chaotic drinking is waking up in the morning with a desire not to drink tonight, and then you do because of someone else or something else or because you know no other way. Chaotic relationships - describe Aunt S