To 50 & Beyond | Midlife | Wellness | Recovery

Episode 42 In this episode, I'm delighted to share a conversation with my friend, Jennifer Mayerle, founder of Becoming Media.  Becoming Media is an online lifestyle magazine for women over 45.  Jen shares openly and honestly about her transition to menopause and simplifying her life, and she talks about being an empty nester for the past two years and how that has changed her relationship with her husband (in a good way.) Jen has an uplifting view of aging and a beautiful simplified style. Jen, shares tips to build a capsule wardrobe on a budget, and how to uplift yourself with simple pieces that anyone can wear. Click here to view Jen's blog post with all of the pieces to build your capsule wardrobe.  Black leggings Jen mentioned from Aritzia Jen's Instagram Episode 29 with Jen and Susie Wright Episode 16 with Jen and Susie Wright   Your Uplift In Five FREE Guide  Lori's website  Free To Be Me ~ 5-Weeks to Sober Confidence     

Every Saturday I share a situation to help you navigate through midlife with ease and comfort, and shake things up!  In this episode, I'm sharing my experience with socializing while in perimenopause and what I did to get through some tough situations.  While we all experience perimenopause and menopause symptoms differently, my road was a bit rocky.   Please reach out to your doctor if you are struggling to the point where you feel like you don't want to leave your house.  Peri and menopause bring on depression and heightened anxiety.  You are going to be okay but start talking about it to help yourself through.    Say hello!  Visit my website Instagram 

Episode 41  In this solo-episode, I'm talking about the holidays in the middle of life and being sober.  I share a story of my first sober Thanksgiving and what it looked liked for me and how I was able to turn it around for my second sober Thanksgiving.   Also, I talk about boundaries and how to take care of yourself during the holiday season.  I realize that not everyone is happy and joyful during this time of year, I understand, but I believe that we can make it better by doing small things to lift our spirits and keep us present. Bonus: Your free guide to thriving in under five minutes a day! Change your mood, your health, and your confidence in under 5 minutes to become your happiest healthiest self.    Download Uplift in Five here and share it with a friend!  Enroll in Free To Be Me     

In today's bonus, Sitch on Saturday, I’m talking about what happens when no one is watching; do you show up and honor your commitment to yourself? Your word?  Your plan? Or do you think just because no one else sees that you are not doing the thing you said you would do you are okay?   When does your word matter more than others opinions and judgments of you?   In the middle of life, there is no more going back on your word and your commitment to yourself; this is the time to do what you say you will do behind closed doors. To enroll in Free To Be Me To download your bonus podcast episodes ~ Free In Three 

Episode 40  In this solo-episode, I break down 10 things that I believe no longer belong in the middle of life. Midlife is the perfect opportunity to put your foot down and change what isn't working to be happy, healthy, and free.  No more shame. No more regret. No more guilt.  No more feelings of self-doubt. It's time to start living the life of your dreams and ROCK your very best self To 50 & Beyond.  Please reach out to me and tell me what your things are, I would love to hear from you.  Email Also, please visit my website and join my community for upcoming podcast episodes and more!  Say hello on Instagram    

In this Bonus, Sitch on Saturday, I'm sharing with you my plan to build a better me.  As I age, I find that I'm slacking on my appearance and I'm making excuses not to put in extra time to make myself feel more confident and pretty.  Maybe you will relate.  I hope that you take this episode, check-in with yourself, and build a Better Plan for yourself without feeling bad of putting yourself down.   If we stay stuck, we will never grow.   Midlife is all about evolving and becoming the you that you were always meant to be.  Reach out to me and share your better plan.  Please visit my website to join my community for weekly updates, freebies, podcast episodes, and more.       

Episode 38  If you are not already practicing personal development, this is the episode for you!  Even if you are, you will learn a lot from my conversation with Beth Bugnell.  Beth is an HR Professional with over 15 years experience and she is a Business Coach and Strategist for business owners big and small.  Beth talks about losing her job and bouncing back in her new position and how personal development helped her through.    The books mentioned:  (not affiliate links)  Blink, Malcolm Gladwell  The Compound Effect, Darren Hardy The 5 Second Rule,  Mel Robbins You Are A Badass, Jen Sincero The Universe Has Your Back, Gabby Bernstein Strength Finders Assessment   Chat with Beth on Instagram    Please visit my website to learn more and subscribe to the podcast for future episodes.  

In this bonus, Sitch on Saturday episode, I talk about slowing down for the next couple of months and enjoying the holidays.  I have found lately that I'm pushing myself with work and not making the time for me and my physical and mental health.   Do you feel the same?  Reach out to me and let me know your thoughts and feedback.  Find me here:    www.lorimassicot.com email Join our 30-Day RAW Community and use coupon code: sobergiving for 20% off.  Please visit Tammi's site for her amazing My Daily Gratitude Practice book and enter code: BEYOND for 25% off. 

Episode 38  This solo episode is all about The Midlife Crisis and how we can rewrite it. I have feedback from some of my friends over on my Facebook page and my own thoughts along with Wikipedia's description of the midlife crisis and how it came to be in the first place.  We are revisiting and rewriting in today's episode.  Please visit my website for full show notes.    Please subscribe to the podcast for future episode releases.  Instagram Facebook   Show Notes

In this bonus, Sitch on Saturday, I'm answering a few questions that I get on the regular from listeners of the show.  #1 Have you always been this honest and uplifting? #2 How did you know when you were in menopause? and What do you mean when you say your face dropped overnight?  #3 What were your first steps when you quit drinking? I don't want anyone to think that it is easy for someone like me, who drank for thirty years and didn't know what self-care was until I was forty-seven.  These answers speak my truth and, as always, I hope they help you.  You are not alone.  Please reach out to me @ helloto50andbeyond@gmail.com My new website is live today! Join Free To Be Me Find me on Instagram

Episode 37 ~ Through Connection We Heal with Penni Moussa I'm beyond happy to share this honest and optimistic conversation with you that I had with Penni Moussa from Recovery Buddha.  Penni talks about how connection has helped her heal during recovery and how her life has changed since getting sober.   Penni Moussa is a Recovery Warrior, Mama to three, an Autism Mama, Realist, Writer and Creative who loves to laugh at herself!  She is a strong recovery, mental health, and social justice advocate, and is dedicated to bringing hope and healing to others by telling her story loudly and proudly. She believes unreservedly in the power of connection as an instrument of healing from the isolation of addiction and mental illness. During the day, she works as a Clinical Psychologist and Director of Psychological Services in a wellbeing setting with Adolescents, specializing in trauma-informed practice. She is the founder of Recovery Buddha a Women's Only Recovery Group.  Find Penni here:  Facebook Group Website Inst

In this Sitch (Situation) on Saturday I'm talking about the fact that you have everything you need to be happier, more fulfilled, and live a better life right now!  If you are looking for someone to save you and make your life better; look in the mirror, sister!  Please reach out to me and let me know if you have a topic for a future SOS episode.  Email:  helloto50andbeyond@gmail.com www.lorimassicot.com www.instagram.com/to50andbeyondpodcast  

  Episode 36  I'm so excited to share this interview with my friend, Lauren Meers.  Lauren is an NLP Practioner, Wellness Consultant with Arbonne, and she has a degree in Psychology.   Lauren is also a woman in recovery who is so motivational you are going to FEEL the energy during this interview.   Lauren talks about being consistent in business and in life and using a 90-day cycle to reach your goals.  She also talks about unlearning things we were taught in our past ~ it is SO good! Lauren also talks about her motivation to start her own business and the quality of the skin care and nutrition products that she uses daily. Here is Lauren's bio:  Lauren Meers has a B.S. in Psychology (with an emphasis in Family and Counseling), from California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo. Lauren is a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner, focusing on stress reduction, new behaviors, business development, and goal visualization. Lauren provides healthy habit framework and structured solutions to daily st

In this Bonus, Sitch on Saturday episode I'm sitting down with my husband, Bill, discussing what it feels like for him to turn 50, aging and our son going to college next year.  He also shares his perspective on what our life looks like after we quit drinking.  It was a fun episode!  Thank you for listening ~ reach out and tell us what you think.  To find Bill:  www.instagram.com/billmassicot   To find Lori: www.lorimassicot.com www.instagram.com/to50andbeyond  

Episode 35  Welcome to season two of the podcast!  We are kicking things off with an inspiring story of hope, strength, and resilience after a tragic loss.  Today, I'm so grateful to share the story of my dear friend, Laura Dumont with you.  Laura is a mom, wife, and strong warrior in recovery.  Laura talks about her journey through OA, losing her sweet baby girl at birth, and her brave recovery that included twelve days in an induced coma.   Laura is unraveling her purpose in life, in recovery, and as a mom to four children (two sets of twins.)  Laura will leave you feeling comforted, uplifted, and open to life.   Find Laura on Instagram.   Subscribe to the Podcast ~ if you liked what you heard, please leave a rating and review and I will be forever grateful! Find me here: www.lorimassicot.com   www.instagram.com/to50andbeyond   www.facebook.com/to50andbeyond   To 50 & Beyond Facebook Group      

In this quickie episode, I break down my non-negotiable list of self-care in hopes that it will inspire you to try something new or just start putting yourself up front and center in your life.  To learn more about the podcast and coaching offers, please visit my website.  Do you have questions for the podcast? Please send me an email.  Say hello on Instagram or Facebook.       

Episode 34  In this episode, I'm talking about how we are own worse enemy when it comes to living out our dreams. If you feel like you are constantly getting in your own way, this is the episode for you.  I know that so many of us dream BIG and feel like we are meant to do more, be more, and try more, but we are not doing it.  Why?  Because we are not allowing ourselves to GO for it!  Today, I'm giving you permission to GO for it!  Let your dreams come alive and take that first step through uncomfortable action and NEW belief's.    Join The Freedom Effect  Sign-up to be part of my community and grab your free 3-part audio series, Free-In-Three Instagram  helloto50andbeyond@gmail.com        

Open your computer to a Google Doc and join me in staking a claim in what you stand for.   Today, I want to share a short exercise that I do with one question and a timer.  It is powerful and empowering and will help you hone in how you feel and think and connect with yourself.  I was feeling stuck in creating my course The Freedom Effect and I needed to dump some thoughts and feelings out in order to kick myself in the butt and keep going.   My entry ~ What do you stand for? I stand for women in the middle of life standing up for themselves and changing how they think about themselves and going after REALLY want in life.  I believe that women over 45 should trust themselves and eat and laugh and dance and play and challenge themselves and speak up and create healthy relationships with other women and food and spice up their marriage with confidence and sexiness and I believe that all women should not drink to excess and love their body where they are and eat to feel good ~  It pisses me off seeing other wome

Episode 33 ~ In this quickie episode, I'm talking about my recent trip to Los Angeles California where I attended the She Recovers Conference and the epiphany I had while there.   I also talk about recovering from drinking for thirty-years and what recovering means to me while I'm evolving as a woman and business owner.   I believe in the middle of life we need to let go of shame, judgment, and hiding behind our untruths to step into who we really are.  I hope this episode gives your inspiration and a fire inside of you to go after what you want in life no matter how hard it may seem.  I'm with you all of the way!  Please reach out to me if you need support or an ear to listen.  helloto50andbeyond@gmail.com www.lorimassicot.com  Sign-up for my 8-week course The Freedom Effect       

In this quickie Sitch on Saturday, I'm sharing my self-induced stressed week and how I have put way too much on my shoulders.  Why as women do we feel the need to get everything done before we can relax and spend time for ourselves? I would love to hear from you with feedback on the podcasts and any topics you would like to hear.  Email me ~ coachmassicot@gmail.com    Join Real Aligned Women   Sign-up for The Freedom Effect   Find me here:    www.lorimassicot.com www.instagram.com/to50andbeyond