To 50 & Beyond | Midlife | Wellness | Recovery

Episode 121  The Prime Time Woman with JuJu Hook  In this episode, you will hear from Juju Hook, consultant, coach, and speaker.  Juju shares how her drinking was showing up in binge drinking, seeing an addiction coach and how he helped her change her relationship with alcohol, taking naltrexone to curb her pleasure from alcohol and drinking, and where she is today with her drinking, how to change your relationships with your thoughts, building a brand with soul and purpose, and what it means to be a Prime Time woman, branding and social media and change your brand even if you don’t have a business, and social media tips for the PT gal For more than a quarter-century she developed the brand strategy for corporations. Today, through online programs, live events, and one-to-one coaching, Juju motivates, inspires, and educates PrimeTime women in topics related to business, life, and relationships. She holds a BA in English and an MBA and is certified as a coach and a yoga teacher. Juju lives in San Diego with he

Episode 120 The Positive Side of FOMO in Midlife In this episode, we are talking about FOMO - the Fear of Missing Out and turning it around to a positive look into aging, sobriety, and doing things on your terms. Fear means change; it's all good! The biggest question is not what you will miss out on if you (fill in the blank) but what you will miss out on in life if you don't (fill in the blank.)  I will talk about fear when I quit drinking and challenging belief's that alcohol is fun in midlife and how to lean into fear instead of embrace it to start living your desired life.   Join my email community to receive a special offer to enroll in Elevate in July.  To schedule a free consultation, please click here.   

Episode 119 Build a Relationship With Yourself Instead of Alcohol In this episode, I talk about:  Taking a stand with our black community  The Black Lives Matter movement and allyship  Opening up a conversation with yourself no matter how much you want to run from it  Walking away from alcohol  My experience in doing the "work" in recovery  How to ask yourself a simple question to help you start to explore your truth  To learn more go to:  lorimassicot.com     

Episode 118  How to Manifest the Life You Want with Jerilynn Stephens Are you ready to manifest your dream life?  Topics discussed in this episode are:  Removing blocks in your life to manifest the things you want in life  Figuring out what you want in life  Eliminating negative people out of your life  Being given the gift of rehab for HS graduation  How sobriety has changed her life  Talking herself back into drinking because “life is good”  The flat feeling of over-drinking and rules and disappointment  Getting started in the hair industry in Hollywood  The beauty industry and why people give up and get a desk job  How to go towards the outcome of what you want in life  Hair over 40 and what products and styling tools you should use Jerilynn Stephens is the author of the book The Five "F" Words to Manifesting Your Life and is a Guild award-winning and 7x Emmy nominated hairstylist. She is the department head hairstylist on The Voice, Shark Tank, Songland, Disney's Fam Jam & various Award Shows.  She

Episode 117  Is Alcohol Aging You Faster?  In this episode, I answer a listener question:  Do you think alcohol makes you age faster? I feel like my face is changing daily - I workout, take vitamins, and use expensive skincare - is it the alcohol?!  In humans, aging represents the accumulation of changes in a human being over time, encompassing physical, psychological, and social changes. We are going to talk about the physical, psychological, and social effects that stem from a long period of alcohol consumption.  Topics discussed:  The outer effects of alcohol as you age  The effects of alcohol on your physical health The effects of alcohol on your mental health  The effects of alcohol on your social life  How to create a sober lifestyle that supports good health How to take a step back from alcohol to decide what you want in life  Download my free audio training To Drink or Not to Drink.  Schedule a free consultation to learn how a Sober Lifestyle can help you age with more happiness, freedom, and confi

Episode 116  Respect Yourself and Skip the Crisis with Valerie Albarda Today, you are hearing from the beautiful Valerie Albarda, Valerie is the founder of Midlife A -Go-Go and YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE THIS EPISODE!! Valerie shares her journey through perimenopause, how she has learned to listen to her body, and respect herself, facing her fears to challenge herself, getting back into the workforce at fifty-five, and taking the crisis out of aging. Topics discussed:  Putting age into perspective  Debunking the myths of midlife  Facing her fears and trying out to be a TedX speaker Bad things happen at any stage of life - it’s not a crisis!  Exploring the myth of the midlife crisis  PVC’s in perimenopause Not getting answers from your doctor when it comes to menopause  Doing your own research to help you through perimenopause Listening to your body in menopause and beyond Having respect for yourself  Showing up in life as your real self and not a facade  Committing to you and following through  Deciding what to c

Episode 115 Recovery: A Love Story with Jennifer Golden Re-igniting love with her ex-husband in recovery. Jennifer Golden is a living proof that you can change your life, and change your relationships once you get sober. For a long time, Jennifer lived a life where every ounce of energy she went to drinking alcohol.  Jennifer’s life revolved around when, where, how, and how much she could drink. But on August 12, 2015, she woke up, looked in the mirror, and said NO MORE. She joined the local gym and found that working out took her mind off of drinking. So she kept going every day. She is now 4 1/2 years sober and the blessings keep coming! She loves to share my purpose in her story to help others who are suffering because you aren't alone and we do recover.  Jen is a mom to a 12-year-old boy, works full time in the garbage industry, and is an independent representative for an Activewear company called Zyia Active. Consider her your personal workout gear shopper!  Topics discussed: Getting fit after getting s

Bonus episode: Take a Break to Reevaluate Your Life  In this episode, I'm sharing the reason why I'm stepping back from recording two episodes a week, IF and changing it up, and my daily routine and flow.  To download my free audio training "To Drink or Not To Drink" go here.  Say hello on Instagram!  Join my email community.   

This is Not Your Mom's Midlife  Today, I'm talking about all of the opportunities in the middle of life and re-introduction of why this podcast exists and what it's all about.  To join ELEVATE group coaching for women over 40, go here.  To work with my privately, go here.  To join my email community, go here.     

Episode 114  Commit to Yourself to Reach Your Dreams and Goals  In this episode, I talk about the importance of thanking your old thoughts that say you're not disciplined, you can't, or you won't and replace them with new thoughts that challenge you to move beyond your comfort zone.  Topics include:  Replace discipline with a desire  Replace failure with learning  Replace inspiration with action  Long-term sobriety as you age  Moving through roadblocks to keep going towards your dreams Making a small commitment to reach your bigger goals  Becoming the woman you want to be every day  The struggle of aging  Work with me privately.  Email me with a question for the show.  Join ELEVATE group coaching for women over 40.         

Bonus episode In this episode, I share a journal prompt Life Is... and my answers, talk about what I'm doing to stay sane during quarantine, and share with you a follow-up from Episode 112 with John Siddique.  Work with my privately.  Join ELEVATE.  Ask me a question.  Join email community.     

Episode 113 Boundaries Start With You with Nancy Levin  Nancy Levin is a Master Coach and Best-Selling Author of several books including her latest, Setting Boundaries Will Set You Free.  Formerly the event director at Hay House for over a decade, Nancy is the creator of Levin Life Coach Academy and offers in-depth coaching and training programs designed to support clients in making themselves a priority and setting boundaries that stick.  Topics include:  Morning rituals  Evening rituals Boundaries and what it means to set them  Setting boundaries with ourselves first  The biggest myth about boundaries  How to start with setting boundaries from a self-locating place  Taking a pause to name what you want  Getting clear on what you want that is separate from what everyone else wants  Hiding ourselves to be loved and accepted - a lot of time and energy in the hiding Paying attention to yourself is not disrespectful of someone else  It’s not selfish to pay attention to your needs  The goal of a relationship is

Defending your drinking to others is not important - it's how you defend your drinking to yourself that matters.  Listen in to hear how Lori reacted to others' opinions of her drinking and how she stood up for herself when she got sober.  Enter coupon START to join ELEVATE until 4/28/20.  Join my email community.  Work with me privately to get and stay sober as you age.     

#112 No Longer Dying to Be Somebody with John Siddique  In this episode, you will hear from John Siddique about what happened after he died and came back to life without any outside revival support.    John's Website  Email John Topics discussed:  Authenticity isn't an act Adding to ourselves Letting go of old baggage Forgiving yourself Loving yourself as a whole Keeping your word to yourself Coping mechanisms  Saying thank you to things that no longer serve you Reuniting with his son after being separated from his for his entire life Codependency in his life BIO: John is a much-loved sacred teacher, writer, and poet, best known for his authenticity, humour, and ‘feet on the ground’ wisdom. His profound, accessible, teachings have helped millions of people throughout the world find greater peace and fulfilment in their lives. Yet his work is not about gathering followers or preaching a particular spirituality. Rather it is his deepest wish that his teachings are a space for transformation for all who are dr

How to move past the feel-good moments of drinking and alcohol and into what really happens after you overdrink.  Grab your Elevate Your Life Workshop for $7.  Join my community.  Email me to learn more about private coaching.  Schedule a walking session in April 2020.     

Get the support + myth-busting facts that you need in perimenopause and beyond with Dr. Heather Hirsch.  Episode 111  Topics discussed:  The one thing that most women say to Dr. Hirsch when they come to see her, what to do in perimenopause, menopause myths, how to feel better, how to journal in perimenopause, and what to do if you are taking HRT now and can’t get in to see your doctor, telemedicine and what she is doing in her home right now to take care of herself and her family. Her husband is a nurse on the COVID-19 floor.  Dr. Hirsch is board-certified in Internal Medicine and completed advanced fellowship training in Women’s Health at the Cleveland Clinic. Her specialty practice includes internal medicine and office gynecology with a focus on menopausal hormone therapy, perimenopause, breast health, sexual dysfunction, and urinary incontinence. Find Dr. Hirsch Instagram  Facebook    Work with Lori  Leave a message, review or question for the podcast.  

This episode is for you if you are struggling to stay sober during the pandemic of our lifetimes and you want to give yourself permission to say *f**k it!  Leave me a question to read on the podcast, topic or review.  Join ELEVATE April with special podcast listener discount Schedule a private coaching session  Schedule a walking session in April 2020       

Episode 110  Going For It After Job Loss and Illness with Shelley Elkovich A very interesting SHIFT in midlife after being diagnosed with a rare syndrome, my guest, Shelley Elkovich talks about taking a risk and going for it after job loss and rare illness.  Shelley (54) is the Taste Maven and founder of For Bitter For Worse. FBFW makes complex cocktails with love, not alcohol. Shelley started the business with her husband after life gave them lemons in the form of job loss and illness. For Bitter For Worse is a Portland, Oregon brand with big ambitions. They make drinks, and their mission is inclusion. Topics include:  Re-envisioning life in the middle  Taking a big risk in starting a new business  Kids and college and empty nest  Disembarkment syndrome and the diagnosis process  Finding alcohol-free beverages through the diagnosis  GOING FOR IT Quickly  Being unapologetic about being ambitious  Flavors of non-alcoholic beverages Find Shelley here:  Instagram  Facebook Website   To find Lori: Enroll in ELE

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Episode 109  Aging, Fashion and Brand Building with Susie Wright Today, we are talking fashion, building a brand and business, and going forward in life and purpose even when the world is in crisis.  My guest today is Susie Wright, the founder of So Susie, a blog that helps women feel confident and proud!  Susie has been on the podcast FOUR TIMES and is coming to you today with encouragement to live your best life and make things happen!  Susie has been in the fashion industry for over 25-years, she is a personal stylist for Nordstrom, fashion blogger, and aging advocate.   Susie promotes finding key pieces that work well together and make you feel good in and wearing them over and over again.  We talk about fashion, denim, in particular, living an ageless lifestyle, going back to school and graduating college, adjusting to our new reality, curating social media, ageism in PR and advertising, and what she is doing now during the COVID-19 crisis to keep moving forward.  Listen to Susie's past episodes:  http: