To 50 & Beyond | Midlife | Wellness | Recovery

Episode 211  Do you feel like this year has gotten away from you?  That you’re not where you said you would be on January 1st?  That it’s too late to get to where you want to be, you’ll start fresh in 2023?  If you said yes to any of those questions, this episode is for you.  Today, I’m checking in with you in mid-2022 so you check in with yourself. I want to give you a reminder to be kind to yourself and celebrate how far you’ve come this year, and in life.  I'm with you. Thank you for listening. xo  Lori Click here to learn more about Private Coaching.  Click here to join TAFH Fall enrollment list.  Click here to listen to more episodes.  Mentioned in this episode:  My interview on the Hello Someday podcast with Casey Davidson.     

Episode 210  Hello there, my friend.  Are you ready to take a break from drinking for a month because you’re curious about how you would feel if you didn’t drink?  Why not try a Dry July? In one of the hottest, most summery months of the year here in the States, why not do something you never thought you would do - not drink for the entire month and give your mind, body, and soul a break from alcohol.  In this episode, you will hear: The origin and meaning of Dry July Why going dry for a month matters  The benefits of a month-long alcohol-free challenge  Tips to plan your Dry July  Email me Join my email community  Join The Alcohol-Free Habit waitlist  Resources mentioned:  Dry July website  Donate to Dry July  National Cancer Institute’s website  Sober Curious: The Blissful Sleep, Greater Focus, Limitless Presence, and Deep Connection Awaiting Us All on the Other Side of Alcohol, by Ruby Warrington  Instagram    Thank you so much for listening.  Please consider taking a moment to leave a rating and review

Episode 209  Confession (which you will hear in this episode), I don't make time to stretch my body. Nope, I jump right into workouts, and I never cool down.  If you are like me, this episode will help you get started with a resistance stretching program that can be life-changing.  As a former "stiff" gal, I learned a lot from my guests this week, and I know you will too!  I’m joined by my guests, Sita and John Kelly who are the founders of Bendable Body, and the creators of The Bendable Body Method - a specialized form of resistance stretching that works on the fascia along the energetic meridian lines that influence every aspect of your health. The Bendable Body Method facilitates healing on multiple levels — enabling you to enjoy a life without pain or stiffness. Sita and John share their journey into flexibility training and why fascia stretching is so important at any age.  What you'll learn in this episode: The mental benefits of resistance & fascia stretching The best type of stretching to relieve

Episode 208 Hello there, friend! I’m so happy you are here today because this episode has so many golden nuggets that will help you take charge of your health and wellness. If you’ve ever been to the doctor and been told your concerns about your health may be in your head, you are not alone. Before you chalk it up to aging or “it must be in my head”, you must give this episode a listen! In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Efrat LaMandre, a medical practitioner at EG Healthcare. Dr. E is also the developer of the KNEW method and the author of It's Not In Your Head: Your Body Doesn’t Feel Right but You Don’t Know Why. Dr. E shares about the KNEW method, which focuses on helping patients gain control of their health destiny. It involves empowering people to know that their symptoms are not in their heads so they can take action and live the life they deserve.  In addition, Dr. E shares: How her wife’s autoimmune condition led her to develop ‘The Knew Method’ How food sensitivities cause inflammation The thyro

Episode 207  Hello, my friend.  I'm so happy to share today's episode with my guest, Donna Ferris with you!  Donna authored her first memoir, We've Got to Stop Meeting Like This, which has become my new favorite read, and today she is sharing parts of her story with you. Donna shares her story of going through a divorce, finding love online, and learning how to overcome loss to find love again in her fifties.  Donna also shares how yoga teacher training, COVID, and Annie Grace helped her get sober. I know you will appreciate, and possibly resonate with Donna's memoir, and you will want to run out and grab it for your next read.  Along with being an author, Donna works in corporate America. Donna teaches yoga, provides transformation coaching services, leads retreats, and writes as a side hustle.   To read this episode's full show notes, click here.  Purchase your copy of We've Got to Stop Meeting Like This. To find Donna: Website: ​​http://www.minichangeyoga.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downdogd

Episode 206  Hey there!  I'm glad you're here.  This episode is inspired by my decision to stop coloring my hair, but ultimately it's about making decisions and going after what you want, knowing you have the right to change your mind.  In my group coaching program, The Alcohol-Free Habit, a conversation also inspired this episode where we discussed getting sobriety "right."  I talk about how I decided to stop drinking and why there is no "right" way to do sobriety, and of course, I share with you why I decided to stop coloring my hair.  If you are stuck in indecision mode about going after something you want right now, I hope this episode encourages you to start today.  Thank you for listening today. I appreciate you.  Peace.  To read this episode's full show notes, click here.  If you are ready to explore your sober curiosity and are interested in private coaching with me, please click here to schedule your Discovery Session. 

Episode 205  Have you ever thought about writing a book to tell your sobriety story?  What about starting a journal to document your story?  It's never too late to write your story, as you will learn today with my guest, Michelle Melton Cox.  Michelle Melton Cox helps women in midlife and folks in recovering write a book. Michelle is the creator of Addicts to Authors' “You Should Write a Book: Let’s Find Your Story©” program and the Fearless Midlife Writers Book-coaching© program. She has nearly three decades of experience as a professional writer, editor, journalist, and writing coach. Michelle joins the podcast to talk about:  Her continued work in long-term recovery The commonalities of midlife, sobriety and writing Tips to start writing a fiction or nonfiction book How to figure out what story to tell Dealing with fear and imposter syndrome in writing To read this episode's full show notes, click here.  To find Michelle: Enroll in her free webinar: Take the Next Big Step to Make Your Sobriety Meaningful

Episode 204 If you are grieving right now, I want to greet you with a hug and my very best wishes.  We all experience grief during our life and finding messages of hope and comfort can help ease our pain. My guest today, Silke Herwald is here to bring you hope and comfort as she helps you understand more about the grieving process.  Silke Herwald is the Grief Specialist and inventor of the ‘Grief to Love’ blueprint. Silke supports bereaved women and teaches grief counselors, Hypnotherapists, and Psychologists her groundbreaking ‘Grief To Love’ blueprint. She is an international speaker and grief awareness advocate. Over the past 12 years, Silke has assisted hundreds of grieving clients online, in person, and with her ‘Grief To Love’ courses.  Silke understands the many misconceptions about grief and that there is a lot of unhelpful and even harmful grief advice. There is a lot more to grief than just 5 stages.  Silke has mastered the fine art of talking about grief in a deeply insightful yet lighthearted way.

Episode 203  Find out what’s in store for women entering this important phase of life: midlife and beyond.  Hello there!  Thank you for being here.  I'm so happy to share this interview with Dr. Louann Brizendine as she shares her latest book, The Upgrade: How the Female Brain Gets Better in Midlife and Beyond.  The book is a must-read for women who are pre to post-menopause.  Louann Brizendine, M.D. completed her degree in Neurobiology at UC Berkeley, graduated from Yale School of Medicine, and did her internship and residency at Harvard Medical School.  Her New York Times bestseller, The Female Brain, and its follow-up, The Male Brain, continue to be read around the world. Dr. Brizendine joins the podcast to talk about:  What to look forward to in your 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond Why life gets BETTER for women with each passing decade Making sleep a priority using Dr. Brizendines' sleep tips  Click here to read this episode's full show notes.  Click here to learn more about Dr. Brizendine.    If you

Hey there!  I hope you are well and enjoying Spring in your area.  Join me in episode 202 as I talk about why a slip-up in sobriety is an opportunity to get back up and start again, but not until you do one thing: figure out why you slipped so you don’t repeat the same cycle next time.  My hope is that after you’ve listened to this episode, you reassure yourself, that another day one is an opportunity, not an obstacle.  Thank you for listening. I think you ROCK!  To read this episode's full show notes, click here.    If you are ready to break your drinking patterns and create an alcohol-free lifestyle that brings you joy and contentment, join me in The Alcohol-Free Habit™ starting May 2nd. Join before 4/29 at 11:59 pm to get started.  Click here to learn more.   

Episode 201  Hey there, friend!  I know what it's like to escape work stress and anxiety by drinking. I used alcohol heavily for decades because of one career in particular which I'm talking about in this episode.  I share my work history, my drinking history, and how alcohol never helped me escape anything.  I want to share this episode with you to offer you support and a place to come back to when you feel like your work is too much to handle, and drinking seems like the only option.  There are other so many other options.  I'm sending you a big virtual hug!  Click here for this episode's full show notes.    The Alcohol-Free Habit™ Spring Enrollment Offer ends 4/27/22.  Click here to learn more and enroll today.    To enroll in The Alcohol-Free Habit Spring session, please 

Episode 200  Today, I’m giving you a virtual fist bump because we are about to raise the roof on our vibrations and have some fun with practical affirmations! I’m talking about exploring your thoughts and beliefs and finding what you want to focus on and creating an affirmation that supports that desire instead of working against yourself by repeating the same negative, disserving thoughts over and over. I’m also talking about afformations which are positive and empowering questions you can ask yourself to help "pull out" your truth!  This is a fun episode to help boost your mood and maybe inspire you to create your own affirmations today.  To read this episode's full show notes, click here. Say hello by sending me an email here.    Join The Alcohol-Free Habit™ Spring Session waitlist here.           

Episode 199  We are all in this together. And by *this*, I mean midlife.  We sometimes get stuck on regrets and feelings like we aren't where we *should* be, and maybe a bit out of alignment with where we want to be.  Learning how to add more to your *aging experience* will help you develop a deeper alignment with yourself, and thrive in midlife and beyond.  You can ROCK your midlife with 7 Essential Steps and by adding mindful self-compassion as my guest, Dr. Ellen Albertson, aka The Midlife Whisper shares with you today.  Dr. Ellen is a Psychologist, Registered Dietitian, National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Reiki Master, and Mindful Self-compassion Teacher. Known as The Midlife Whisperer™, she helps women raise their vibration, so they have the energy, confidence, and clarity to make their next chapter their best chapter. Dr. Ellen is here to talk about her latest book: Rock Your Midlife: 7 Steps to Transform Yourself and Make Your Next Chapter Your Best Chapter. In this episode, you will l

Episode 198 What if you could create ONE positive habit that creates a chain reaction effect to create more intention and mindfulness, better mood, and possibly productivity? A keystone habit is one that will help you build a better self-image, and create motivation to create more positive habits.  In this episode, I talk about the ripple effect of five keystone habits:  ➡️Planning your day  ➡️Sleep ➡️Daily Exercise  ➡️Practicing Gratitude  ➡️Making your bed  I also talk about the purpose of keystone habits and our self-image, the negative ripple effect that drinking alcohol has on your life, and how to get started with one positive habit tomorrow.  I'm grateful to you for listening to the podcast.  To join the waitlist for TAFH Spring Launch, please click here.  To read this episode's full show notes, please click here.  If you have a question for me, send me an email.  Have a fantastic week!  Peace. Lori

Episode 197 This is a fun and important episode about letting ourselves be beginners in midlife and beyond with my good (childhood) friend, Michelle Spieler.  Michelle is an over 20-year professional makeup artist (working in Hollywood for a decade), educator, Photographer, and woman who knows what it's like to greet a "changing" face in the mirror while applying makeup.  Michelle is passionate about teaching makeup and skincare to women over 40.  Michelle's passion shines through in how she educates women to learn skincare and makeup techniques to help them feel their best inside and out. Michelle believes that just a little makeup can make a big impact on how we feel about ourselves, especially as we age.      You will discover:  An honest conversation about being a beginner in midlife  Why learning something we think we "should" know matters (and why it may not)  Michelle's top two things she would feel like she could be a beginner in (finances + housecleaning)  The essentials needed to begin a skincare r

Episode 196  You are not alone if you are living that alcohol-free lifestyle and are also concerned with the seasons changing, that you will be tempted to drink.  Don't worry, my friend - I've got you covered in this episode! You will discover:  What drinking reminders are all about  Why alcohol cravings and triggers happen  How the memory of drinking is not always accurate  How my drinking memories were not my reality (my outdoor concert experience was not what I thought)  What to do when drinking reminders hit: some simple tips you can tap into  What to focus on when the memory of drinking wants to takeover your mission to stay alcohol-free during any season  This episode is a perfect addition to last week's episode: Why Drinking is Harder than Sobriety in Midlife.  Resources mentioned in this episode:  Atlas Of The Heart, by Brene Brown  Make sure to subscribe to the podcast where ever you are listening to hear new episodes every Wednesday.  Connect with Lori:  Join My Email Community Email: hellolori@l

Episode 194  It’s hard to quit drinking and it’s hard to keep drinking. In this episode, I’m talking to those who want to quit drinking and stay sober because they know alcohol isn’t working in their lives and they have tried in the past or are just starting out and finding it hard to not drink. I talk about the real fear we are faced with when we quit drinking, and I’m going to breakdown what is truly hard about continuing to drink when your intention is to go alcohol-free vs. what *most* women think is hard about sobriety, and by *most* women, I mean me too, and how do you know it’s time to go all into an alcohol-free lifestyle. It's never too late to go alcohol-free!  I thank you for listening today. I appreciate you.    Mentioned in this episode: If you would like to schedule a 75-Minute Supercharge Session - we will work together to create a 30-day plan for you to explore an alcohol-free lifestyle.  This session is for you if you feel stuck in getting started or are finding it difficult to stay sober.  S

Episode 193  It’s never too late to change careers and face your fears.  My guest Katie McKenna knows what it's like to face her fear and put herself out into the workforce after a divorce as a single mom to two beautiful girls. My friend Katie McKenna is joining the podcast for the second time. Katie is a Certified Recovery Coach, and Accountable Recovery Specialist at You Are Accountable, an online platform to help support women and men in recovery through toxicology screenings, weekly accountability check-ins, and Peer Recovery support groups.  As a woman in long-term recovery, Katie has the heart, drive, and passion to help others lead a life of sustainable recovery. What you'll discover:    What life was like when she got sober at a young age   Katie's divorce and how it changed her career path   How the stress of the pandemic and unemployment ending led Katie to work with a business coach   Being a single stay at home mom and how that took a toll on her self-esteem   How Katie felt her identit

Episode 192    It is never too late to stop pleasing others and start pleasing yourself! I know how difficult it is to set boundaries later in life, especially with those you have known for most of your life. And so does my guest, Susie Pettit.  Susie Pettit has been helping women live lives they love for over 10 years. She is the host of the podcast Love Your Life Show and owner of the Wellness Company Strength: Mind & Body, LLC. She is a certified Life + Wellness Coach and a mom of 5  sons ages 17-25. Topics in this episode:  Being a people-pleaser and a people-deceiver How Susie figured out what she really wanted The "good girl mentality" Giving ourselves love and compassion The steps to seeing things differently  Handling guilt  Putting the auto-yes on hold Susie's definition of a boundary How being annoyed is an opportunity to set a boundary Manuals  What Susie was using alcohol for and why she stopped drinking Find Susie here: Strength, Mind & Body Love Your Life Show Instagram     Find Lori

Episode 191  My friend, do you have an inner critical voice that is in the driver's seat of your life? If you do, so do I!  I have come to realize over the past month that I go no longer battle my inner critic, I must befriend her.  In this episode, I am talking about what an inner critic (IC) is and why the IC exists in *most* of us, and how to use loads of self-compassion to befriend your IC to help you find freedom in making your critic’s voice quieter than your true, authentic voice which deserves to SHINE.    I’m going to give you a peek inside my IC and how SHE and I had a rough start to 2022. We are copasetic now and have hugged it out, but she’s still there making sure I don’t do anything to embarrass myself or fail, so this is why I wanted to talk about the inner critic today to help you hug it out with your IC and make HER a little less noisy so you can be friends - because when we’re friends with ourselves, life becomes a little more peaceful and a lot more adventurous.  Thank you so much for liste