To 50 & Beyond | Midlife | Wellness | Recovery

Episode 32  I was honored to talk with Lora Anne Strong on her journey to sobriety and walking through her fears to accept herself for the first time in her life. Lora Anne, is a women’s empowerment coach who leads women into finding their power and owning their true self to find their “why” in this word and to never feel alone.    In this episode, Lora Anne shares her story of getting divorced and breaking a thirteen-year span of sobriety.   She talks about what led her to start drinking and what guided her to quit again (the second time). Lora Anne is now almost three years sober and her story of motherhood and survival will help so many women who are struggling during this stage of life. Lora Anne also talks about her decision to enter a bikini competition at fifty-five and the life-changing experience she went through during training and after the competition. This episode is packed with so many other gems including ~ setting boundaries, aging, and the clarity that sobriety gives you … and that hangovers

When I went through perimenopause (hell) I changed my lifestyle by quitting drinking, eating more whole foods, and incorporating a morning routine into my life. The importance of a morning routine during perimenopause and menopause is huge! It literally saved me from going through my day in dread and fatigue.  Add in music therapy and daily movement and you will feel better, have more energy, and be mentally strong to handle the symptoms and changes that occur in menopause.    To learn more about me and the podcast, please visit my website. Say hello on Instagram   

As a listener of this podcast ~ I want to thank you very much for listening so I'm gifting you a free bonus audio series that will not be published on this podcast. To receive my exclusive Free-In-Three audio series where I talk about ending your diet story, letting go of guilt and regret around eating, honoring your body, and speaking kindly to yourself.  You will also receive a bonus audio ~ Put an End to Unconscious Drinking.  Signup here.  ________________________________________________ Episode 31 In this solo-episode, I'm talking about age shaming.  Is this really going on in women's lives?  I share with you my findings, my take on the subject, and what I have found that is the #1 thing that will set you free from any kind of shame in your life.  Reach out to me and let me know your thoughts on this topic.  I feel that women need to band together more than ever today and spread the message of pro-aging vs. anti-aging.  www.lorimassicot.com www.instagram.com/to50andbeyond www.facebook.com/to50andbeyond T

In this Sitch (Situation) On Saturday, I'm talking about how to become the STAR of your life.   Use this episode as a mini-workshop and grab your journal!   STAR stands for Self-Awareness, Thriving, Able, Resilient YOU!  S ~ Self-Awareness - what do you want and are your actions moving you towards the life of your dreams.  You cannot leave these dreams behind in this lifetime. What are you not willing to leave on the table right now? T ~ Thriving - you have reached this point of life through joy, sadness, struggles, strengths, and you are beautiful and growing and evolving. A ~ Able ~ you have the power to change any area of your life where you feel dissatisfaction and unhappiness.   R ~ Resilient ~  You have the capacity in the middle of this one beautiful life to bounce back from anything.  I know there are tough times as we age. You may be experiencing loss, empty nests, unfulfillment in your career or relationship but remember that you can bounce back and regain your confidence in yourself that you can ge

In this episode, I'm chatting with my friend, Suzie Hunt, founder of Fashion On The Fly, a mobile clothing boutique.  Suzie shares her vision for starting this business and how she put it into action and opened FAST! With a "busy" schedule and a teenage son that is her main priority, Suze talks about how she sets goals in business and works on her business and what her plan looks like going forward.  The #1 message from this episode is that if you have a dream, go after it and just take that first step.  Sitting around thinking about it is never going to help you move forward.    To find Suzie:  Email: fasiononthefly1@gmail.com Fashion On The Fly Facebook  Hustle and Thrive Tribe ~ Free FB Community for Women Entrepreneurs Episode 10 with Suzie Hunt  To find Lori www.lorimassicot.com www.instagram.com/to50andbeyond coachmassicot@gmail.com Waitlist for The Freedom Effect www.lorimassicot.com/the-freedom-effect The Hunger Game Freebie       

  In this bonus, Sitch (Situation) on Saturday, I'm talking about hunger and how to track your internal signals that tell you its time to eat. I believe that in the middle of this one beautiful life it's not about deprivation and dieting; it's about loving ourselves enough to stop avoiding the signs that our body is giving us and start feeding it what it wants. I'm chatting about The Hunger Game tracker.  This tracker (which I've included below as a freebie) will help you rate your hunger and how you feel before, during, and after you eat.  It's time to end The Diet Game and begin The Hunger Game.    To join my community and grab your free copy of The Hunger Tracker, click here.    Join the waitlist for The Freedom Effect my upcoming 8-week course designed to help women in the middle of life lose the diet mentality and gain confidence in their food and body.    To find me:    www.lorimassicot.com   www.instagram.com/to50andbeyond   www.facebook.com/to50andbeyond   Ageless Babe Society Facebook Community   Su

Episode 29 In this episode, I had the honor of talking with my friends, Susie Wright and Jennifer Mayerle.  Susie Wright is a style expert and fashion editor, and the founder of The Susie Wright Project.  Jennifer is the editor and curator of Becoming Media, an online lifestyle magazine for women 45 and over.  We are talking all things Fall Fashion! I'm so excited about this topic and learning so much from these two fashion divas.    Susie and Jen share the latest Fall trends and key areas of your wardrobe to invest in.   Susie shares her favorite finds and breaks down the cost of certain pieces and brands so you know where you should invest your hard working money.   To listen to Episode 16 with Susie and Jen go here. To find Susie Wright ~  Instagram Website To find Jen ~  Instagram Website   To find Lori ~    Find me here:   www.lorimassicot.com   www.instagram.com/to50andbeyond   www.facebook.com/to50andbeyond   Ageless Babe Society Facebook Community To Enter the SUMMER GIVEAWAY:   It’s SIMPLE TO E

I'm so pleased to share this conversation that I had with my friend, and client, Lori White.  Lori shares her experience with anxiety and how she has made changes to feel better through food and exercise.  Lori also shares a bit of an "aha" moment where she realized she needed to change one of her eating behaviors.  I know so many women will relate to Lori's story ~ she is honest, funny, and sweet as can be!  Enjoy:)   The Freedom Effect Course Waitlist

I'm so happy to share this episode with my good friend, Michelle Winder.  Michelle is a mom to two beautiful girls and wife to a wonderful husband.  She is just three years shy of being sober and loves to exercise and be a boss! In this episode, we talk about Michelle's journey to getting sober and what her drinking looked like before she quit.  We also talk about her love of fitness and lifting weight and how that love led her to her new business as a Beachbody Coach.   Michelle and I talk about the MLM business and network marketing and her doubts before she decided to join.  If you have ever questions network marketing and are thinking of getting involved, this is a great episode for you! Michelle has been an entrepreneur, a small business owner and is always aspiring to do better ~ she loves life!  Her love of fitness led to her new business as a Beachbody Coach.  Michelle coaches other women to reach their full potential in their health and fitness. Michelle has encouraged so many through her daily socia

In this Sitch (situation) on Saturday I'm talking about what recovery means to me in the middle of life and how I reached the point of letting go of alcohol at forty-five.   When this episode airs, I will be celebrating five years of sobriety from alcohol!  I also share my realization that I'm not only in recovery from chardonnay, but binge-eating, and panic attacks.  This is my story of recovery.  Do you need help or an ear?  email me at coachmassicot@gmail.com  Find me:  www.lorimassicot.com www.instagram.com/to50andbeyond Do you want a community of sisters working on wellness + recovery?  Join my 30-day membership program  www.realalignedwomen.com      

In this episode, I talk with Alexandra Talbot, the founder of HealthyXXL about her journey through addiction to complete mind + body transformation.   Alex shares her life story in an honest and beautiful way and how she made the decision to get sober.   You will hear how she has transformed in her body over the past year and recently competed in her first bikini modeling competition ~ her body is amazing and so is her heart!    To find Alex on Instagram  www.instagram.com/alexytalbot_healthyxxl   To find Lori:    www.lorimassicot.com www.instagram.com/to50andbeyond www.realalignedwomen.com   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST & ENTER THE SUMMER GIVEAWAY:      Alex Talbot Bio:  I embarked on my journey towards healthy living life large, or healthyXXL, the moment of my rebirth on April 22, 2017. This is my broader journey, which encompasses my many journeys: recovery, spiritual, transformation, weight loss, fitness and odaat mom journeys. After 28 years of substance abuse, my burning desire to change my life’s cour

For the past four years, I have experienced an increase in vaginal dryness which causes burning and itching and makes me feel like I'm going crazy!  What I have found is my "flare-ups" are lessened by my nutrition and some other over the counter products that I use.  This is my experience with vaginal atrophy.  Please reach out to me and share your experience and what is working for you.    coachmassicot@gmail.com www.instagram.com/to50andbeyond www.lorimassicot.com  Are you ready to work with a coach who cares about your health and wellbeing? I have two options opened now ~ SIGN UP FOR 30-DAY MEMBERSHIP FOR WELLNESS + RECOVERY Real Aligned Women ~ RAW  August Group Coaching Program  

Episode 26 with Shanon Chaiken. I'm beyond pleased to introduce you to Shanon, she is upbeat, funny, and has a positive outlook on living in authenticity and connection with herself. Shanon shares her sober journey with us and talks about spirituality and how she feels now, in the middle of life. We also discuss heartbreak, perimenopause, and her many creative lives she has lived. Shanon, is a former music business executive turned healer, wellness and spiritual influencer focusing on stress relief and living life in the present mind. in 2009 Shanon got sober by the grace of God, recovered from a serious cyst growth on her brain and now lives daily in recovery, helping people heal themselves and staying present. Shanon hosts a private Facebook Group, Our Goddess Group with over 600 members and discusses issues women are facing, solutions, spirituality, and growth weekly in live Goddess Talks. Find Shanon here:  Website Instagram Facebook ~ Our Goddess Group     

Bonus episode:  I'm so excited to share this mini-episode with you where I chat with my friend, Courtney Andersen who is the founder of Sober Vibes, an online community for women in recovery and recovery-curious.  Courtney and I met on social media almost 4 years ago and developed a bond based on health and fitness and sobriety.  We each share our story and our path through losing weight, stress, and anxiety, and quitting drinking.   Courtney and I have joined forces in a brand new membership community for women united through wellness + recovery and we are sharing all of the juicy details.  Episode 13 ~ Living Out Loud in Recovery with Courtney Andersen If you have questions, please reach out to Courtney at www.instagram.com/courtneyrecovered Find me at coachmassicot@gmail.com and www.instagram.com/to50andbeyond and www.lorimassicot.com.  SIGN UP TODAY and RECEIVE FOUNDING MEMBER PRICE OF $27.00 and BE PART OF OUF FOUNDATION COURSE ~ Alignment beginning August 6th.  www.realalignedwomen.com  Book of the mon

Episode #25  Do you love Oprah Winfrey?  I do!  Even if you don't, you will get something from this episode.  I talk about turning fifty, and what it has been like and I reminisce on Oprah's 50th birthday party and how I felt watching it.  It has been an eye-opening experience to have reached this milestone in my life, and before I turn fifty-one, I want to document it.   Also, I'm hosting a Summer Giveaway~ make sure you enter (details below.) Share with a friend!  Find me here: Blog Post www.lorimassicot.com  www.instagram.com/to50andbeyond  www.facebook.com/to50andbeyond     ______________________________________________________ To Enter the SUMMER GIVEAWAY:   iTunes ~  It’s SIMPLE TO ENTER - all you need to do is go to ITUNES by using the link in the show notes and LEAVE ME A RATING FROM 1-5 (5 being best) and A QUICK REVIEW OR TAKEAWAY FROM THE SHOW. Once you’re done there head on over to Instagram;  and share your favorite episode and tag me,  to50andbeyond.   ONLY ONE RATING AND REVIEW NEEDED BUT THE

In this BONUS Sitch (Situation) on Saturday I'm talking about self-confidence in midlife. I believe, in the middle of life, we have new insecurities on top of holding onto "old" stories that we've lived with for years.   It's time for a new perspective and on aging and stepping outside of your comfort zone to connect with the true you!  Join my free Facebook Group, the Ageless Babe Society for my live webinar July 25, 2018,  5 Steps to Lose Weight and Gain Confidence in Midlife.   Find me here and reach out if you have questions or need support -    www.lorimassicot.com www.instagram.com/to50andbeyond www.facebook.com/to50andbeyond coachmassicot@gmail.com   

Episode #24; High-Functioning Alcoholism and Women I had the honor to chat with Noelle Van Vlierbergen, founder of the website, Sober Moxie and author of The Sober Leap, Practical Wisdom to Create an Amazing Life Beyond Addiction. Noelle is a Certified Integrative Health and Addiction Recovery Coach, helping professional women find joy in sobriety by exploring a more holistic approach to self-care and stress management. In this episode, Noelle shares her journey to sobriety (she is 7 years sober) and talks about being a high-functioning alcoholic and how she came to the realization that she had to quit drinking. Noelle also talks about the pressure that women put on themselves to hide their drinking and how women can change their drinking behaviors and take the sober leap! To find Noelle www.sobermoxie.com  The Sober Leap is the ultimate guide for women who are ready to step into the light and thrive in recovery.   

In this Sitch (Situation) on Saturday I'm talking all things around why we hide from who we truly are to please other people, to make it look like we're perfect, and because we feel alone in our struggles.  In the middle of life, we need to take life by the horn and live OUT LOUD!  Find me here:  www.instagram.com/to50andbeyond   www.lorimassicot.com    Early Bird August Group Registration   

Episode 23 In this episode, I talk with Katie Lang, the founder of Soberlove, an online community for men and women who have been affected by addiction. Katie shares her honest account of her involvement with the Church of Scientology and what led her to recovery from drugs and alcohol. Katie is open and brave in telling her story and will inspire so many by shedding light on both the Church and addiction. Katie created the Soberlove community to be a source of love and positivity and to provide support in a caring, non-judgemental way. Katie's passion is helping others come to embrace and love the kind of life that sobriety offers and her Facebook community is a bright light in my day and so many others. To find Katie: Soberlove YouTube Channel Soberlove Facebook Group  Soberlove Facebook Page  Soberlove Instagram lovesoberlove@gmail.com  -------------------------------------- To find Lori: www.lorimassicot.com www.instagram.com/to50andbeyond www.facebook.com/to50andbeyond coachmassicot@gmail.com    

 In this Sitch on Saturday, the situation I talk about is my own experience with brain fog and fuzzy thinking during perimenopause and menopause.  I share a story from the day I decided to take my health more seriously and use nutrition and exercise to change my foggy brain and become a health advocate for myself. I share The Wisdom of Menopause, by Dr. Christiane Northrup and some of her solutions to change how your brain functions in menopause.  Her book, Goddesses Never Age, changed the way I look at aging and my healthy - a game changer for me! Reach out to me if you have any questions or would like 1:1 coaching @coachmassicot@gmail.com and visit my website at www.lorimassicot.com. www.instagram.com/to50andbeyond   Books suggested are provided through Amazon Affiliates; if you choose to purchase through this link, I will get a small commission.  No additional charge to you:)