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Are you ready to put yourself first in your 55+ years? Your host, Laurie Adams at 60+, successfully did that and is here now to help you discover what you want for your own, full second act in life. She lived in the people-pleasing era where young girls learned to put themselves last and how, as experienced, mature women they can rekindle dreams and realize them. A certified life and weight loss coach, Laurie, along with her variety of guests, share how they have shifted into their best year ...
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Listen again for the prequel to your transformation story! Podcast No. 52 ran in May and I've probably talked about this one more than any other when out and about! Whether you embark upon a new path from learning through this podcast, self-coaching, or working with a life coach like me, there’s a backstory that sets you up for an optimal journey. …
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Today is Halloween and the "borderline serious" start of the holidays. Does that fill you with dread or delight? Trick or treat? Likely it's somewhere in between, and luckily Life Coach Terrie Power, returns in this episode to spark a season full of satisfaction and more, importantly self care and joy! Besides this podcast advice, get my quick tips…
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“What I know for sure,” Oprah is always saying and sharing. I’m lucky that as a life coach I’m always on the lookout for "ah-ha" moments that give me a new outlook. I save sayings from “them”—the people I admire or just come across who have advice, a meaningful idea to live by, and something witty or even sarcastic to share that just hits home with…
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Today, uncover the “secret” tools I’ve been hinting at to support your transformation for a sizzling second act—that is, your best life yet—at midlife-plus. Last week I recapped the journey from hope to determination to creative play for the do-able reinvention you want; the one that taps into your hidden potential and frees you from limiting habit…
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Beginning with hope, moving into determination, and then taking up creative play, I’ve recently shared how to step into your best life ever at midlife-plus—in this “new identity” series of episodes. And soon we’ll tackle some innovative tools I like to think of as your “secret weapons.” But before we do, here’s some quick intel about connecting the…
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In Part One of this podcast, Episode 74 last week, I introduced how the act of pretending or engaging in imaginative play—while often associated with children—can be an incredibly powerful tool for adults seeking life change and developing a new identity. But today we get to move from play as a tool to seek identity to actually using it as a powerf…
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Pretending, or the act of imaginative play and visualization, can serve as a powerful tool for shaping your desired identity, especially if you have spent years focusing on others and often neglected your own aspirations. Yes! Pretending and play are the "work" of self development for childhood and well beyond. If you’re skeptical, try this—just st…
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Reinvention and moving into a better life, your best life at midlife-plus, begins with your aspiration—knowing what you want to go after. As told in my last episode, hope is a mainstay and foundational for transformation. It’s necessary to change life for the better because hope provides the initial motivation and belief that improvement is possibl…
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Fresh-start Fall? Well, maybe this season you're stalled and just stuck. But today I’ve got hope for you … literally “hope.” “Hope is not an emotion; it's a belief that you have the ability to improve your circumstances", said Angela Duckworth, author of the best-selling book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverence. “When we feel that we have t…
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Ah … those feelings: your dominant, real, authentic feelings … the ones we talked about in the last episode, no. 70. They are the clues to what’s going on with you, from elation to depression to confusion. I can’t think of a better example or time of year to talk about this, using what most of us have heard of as “the empty nest” syndrome. Your chi…
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Thoughts, thoughts, thoughts—revealing them and changing them … well, that’s the magic key to reinvention at any age, says this life coach along with most of my colleagues. You’ve heard about unproductive thoughts over and over, but hearing it doesn’t make using the ‘’thoughts” keys easy. Thoughts can be pesky and elusive, and well worth capturing.…
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Mastering yourself, especially for wellness and weight loss, is possible! Certified health coach Jen Hoyer did it for herself, and now guides women on transformative journeys to lasting physical, mental, and emotional health. In Part One, hear Jen’s personal story of fulfillment, and discover techniques she's created to free you from self-limiting …
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Mastering yourself, especially for wellness and weight loss, is possible! Certified health coach Jen Hoyer did it for herself, and now guides women on transformative journeys to lasting physical, mental, and emotional health. In Part One, hear Jen’s personal story of fulfillment, and discover techniques she's created to free you from self-limiting …
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If you're crazy tired of questions like, "If you could do anything what would it be?" and advice like, "Find your why, post it on notes all over your house ... even in your car," then take a deep breath, put up your feet and push play. This episode offers the opposite, and still supports your desire for life change. It's short and simple for summer…
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“It’s said that one hour of Yoga Nidra can be as effective as three hours of regular sleep,” expert Susi Hately has said. And I can tell you now that a Google deep dive is not necessary to find the real benefits of yoga for all we need and want at midlife-plus. Stick your toe in the water with me here, for easy discovery of doable yoga renewal. Lea…
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No matter where you are: on the couch, coming off an injury, or stuck as a “lapsed” fitness buff, kinesiologist Susi Hately has unique answers. “I fundamentally believe that healing is possible,” she says. “People can get well again, no matter the condition.” This eminently qualified exercise physiologist, author, yoga therapist and teacher trainer…
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Summer recollections are so good for overcoming the so often bad memories that easily crop up in our brains to shame and blame us. I talk often in this podcast about learning to pivot from these natural negative thoughts, and summers past are a calming, pleasant place to start. Especially because you can almost feel the recollections, from slapping…
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You first heard or experienced the answers to these questions back in the day! And if you can still recall them you get an A-plus in mental flexibility, recall, and just the fun of knowing you can tap into your brain first for answers instead of high-tailing it over to Google while listening. See if a 30-something can do that, you magnificent midli…
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Your toolbox for building a splendid second act at midlife-plus has a self-awareness tool that is time-tested and exciting to explore. It’s the Enneagram, and once you know your unique number, clarity and confidence emerge. But, deciding that number on your own is a tricky business (ask me, I know). Today we have Enneagram expert and guide Terrie P…
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“Fortune cookies are a good idea,” said singer/songwriter Lisa Loeb. “If the message is positive, sharing it will put the recipient in a good mood. If it’s negative they’ll eat the cookie and forget it.” In today’s episode, less is more! Laurie Recommends: Chasing Cupcakes, by Elizabeth Benton: https://a.co/d/eMUp7KR P.S. Besides this podcast—I've …
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If you’ve been procrastinating on how to end your procrastination, guess what? It’s easier to do than you think. Life coach and nutrition expert Missy Hughes emphasizes positivity in helping women overcome pesky procrastination with easy, doable steps. She shares how progressive actions to getting things done also boost overall well-being. Tune in …
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You’ve seen a lot of changes in the name of progress, such as email and overnight shipping stamping out – so to speak – traditional mail use and delivery. Then there’s Uber and Lyft overtaking taxis and limos while offering new inclusive employment opportunities. How about air b and b’s, or food and grocery delivery at the stroke of a few keyboard …
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If your image of retirement is learning or upping your golf game, finally taking that cross-country road trip, volunteering, dinner earlier and earlier in the day, or endless relaxation on a beach, tropical drink in hand—that’s likely a stereotype! And in the 2020s I can tell you, “This is not your mother’s retirement!” It’s all yours. Whether you …
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Here’s the prequel for your transformation story! Whether you embark upon a new path from learning through this podcast, self-coaching or working with a life coach like me there’s a backstory that will set you up for an optimal journey. How do you tap into that without falling into the protective brain’s typical negative messages. Listen up to leve…
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Words matter, you always hear me say it. And in today's world, more than ever you're bombarded by the words of others ... broadcast in the news, shared on social media, in lyrics you love and those you love to hate, on the job and at home—mostly without filters. And the protective brain's tendency to pile on thoughts of fear, warnings, shame and bl…
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For an amazing real-life story, you can't beat the film "From Fat to Finish Line," produced and experienced by my guest Jen Roe. She and an undaunted team of 12 virtual strangers who lost nearly 100 pounds each and took up running individually, came together to run the Key West 200-mile, Ragnar Relay Race in 2014. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop an…
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Frequently for women ready to change, even really excited about transformation, there’s one thing … that annoying, even infuriating lifelong part of life to date that just won’t go away. Conquering it … releasing it … has escaped you. And for many, it’s … yep, you guessed it … long-term weight loss. If that has escaped you, today you’ll hear about …
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Today I have the honor of sharing the wisdom and expertise of Dr. Delane Vaughn. She brings the invaluable combination of being both a family medicine practitioner and a certified life coach. From nurse to physician—including outpatient, inpatient and ER care, she developed a passion for disease prevention and now, in her life coaching practice Del…
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Is your weight loss on track? … stalled? … or at a complete standstill? If you’re exhausted with the effort of fresh starts and feeling like a failure, get ready to flip your thoughts and feelings for a doable, ongoing and sustainable practice that is life-changing. Adios to fresh-start perfectionism! Beside this podcast—I've got you covered with m…
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So, what do a clothesline, a mall, and your basement have in common? Obviously, they all are spots where you might find clothes. But then … this is no obvious podcast! This is the place for curious, creative listeners to think outside of the box and get fired up about doable, life-changing action. Today that action is for weight loss—always a popul…
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Today, multi-talented life coach Lynn Hardin explains how she has taken calculated risks throughout her life and now acts as a “guide on the side” for women who are ready to work with her for their next best act. She’s our expert guest and a success story moving fully into her third act. We learn how, as a lifelong learner, education professional, …
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Kara Gaisie is the expert type of life coach we all need in order to transform our lives … yes! I think she is the best … the bomb, and you’ll know why when you hear her wisdom about what is uniquely possible for individual women, how to eliminate distractions, and go all in on hearts’ desires. Link to website: https://karagaisie.com/ Social media:…
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You'll be hearing a lot on Fire-Up about finances at 55+ this year as "baby-boomer" women are expanding their finances like never before ... or just learning to take control of their money with baby (or bold) steps. But before we unlock the safe and share emerging info, it's time to revisit the wisdom of one of my favorite guests who creates calm c…
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What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail? If, like Harry Potter, you swallowed the Felix Felicis, “Liquid Luck” potion that empowered your success? Or if, like Elphaba, the green-skinned Wicked Witch of the West in “Wicked,” a creative spell endowed you with magical powers? With super-powers? Once you’re fed up with feeble Kryptonite-style h…
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Think of this whole episode as an opportunity for you, yes you, to fill in the blank. Better yet, know that this isn’t a game, but a vital component of how vital you will be or won’t be in your second act of life … after the empty nest … after you give up people pleasing and step into the best times of your life. The crucial sentence is “Age Doesn’…
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Gone are the days of clueless job hunting! Resources and advice abound for “all the things,” from online job postings and networking (think LinkedIn) to resume templates, career coaches, on-topic blogs and much more—including specific tips for the over 50 job-seeker. Whatever your situation, from rebounding after a layoff or unexpected termination,…
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Are you stuck on the back-burner in your life? But ready to put yourself up front from a ho-hum existence? Yearning to escape an empty nest that isn’t as comfortable as you had hoped? Tired of putting others first but want to prioritize yourself without guilt? If you’re listening to me then you're feeling the potential inside, ready to rise up and …
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Ignite the path to your dream career with Career and Life Coach Danielle Bradley who has helped thousands of clients move from stuck to a successful job, especially in midlife and beyond. She’s got a before-and-after story of her own, and knows how to navigate through any fears and become easy with current-day tools like LinkedIn and optimal resume…
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When you get what you pay for from a workshop, so far so good. But when I got more, more, way more, from the “Think It, Ink It, Shrink It” bootcamp in November … well, mind blown!. And credit where credit is due: this remarkable event was taught live by Corinne Crabtree for her No BS Weight Loss members. It launched my much-deeper dive into journal…
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"Friends in later life are like fine wine,” said Amy Poehler, “they get better with age and sometimes make you want to dance on tables!” The significance of role models in your life, and how fun it can be to identify with them was Part 1. But surrounding yourself with true, great friends is more important for a transformed, satisfying, life with gr…
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Once you get charged up about living into a new, changed, and joyful self, what will you be doing? So many exciting, doable things, to transform … at your unique pace. And we’ve talked about them. With this podcast and/or coaching you uncover your potential, let it shine, and realize the identity you want most in midlife-plus. What we’ve talked abo…
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Is your competitive streak a notch higher after holiday gatherings? From charades to grab-bag steal to drop the candy cane in the bottle or maybe a little beer pong, we’ve been stepping up our games, so to speak. And it’s been a blast. Next step: leveling up… why? … how? Listen up and learn! Email me at hello@laurieadamscoaching.com or check out th…
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The New Year is young, but the practice of setting resolutions is old, tired and fruitless. So today, for those of you raring to go beyond the doable and just-right goldilocks pace of change I typically encourage, well today I’ve got some juicy options. Discover how your deeper desire, creative thinking and massive action can propel you to achieve …
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Why, why, oh why do we still cling to the tradition of making New Year’s Resolutions? Because, on January 1st, they promise to be so effective? Nope, nope, nope. They’re so superficial that the second Friday in January is now well known as “Quitters Day,” when nearly 25 percent of resolutions are dropped flat. Listen up to learn why it’s time to dr…
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It’s Christmas Week, but already here interrupting “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” … on repeat, are the annoying New Year’s TV Ads. You know, the ones for diet programs that are supposed to inspire you to plunk down determination and cash. Come on, in 2024 we no longer need to be fooled by these truly depressing sales pitches. "Fool me once, …
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"People can take advantage of your kindness if you let them. Setting and enforcing boundaries is essential for self-preservation and maintaining healthy relationships." So said multiple-award winning actress Angela Bassett, who should know. Because despite her talent, drive and proven tough climb to success, she has remained a kind, active supporte…
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Where are you on your list? You know, that checklist running nonstop in the back of your mind. Or, since it’s the holiday season, the list that is now sprinting nonstop in the front of your mind! I and my guest experts have repeatedly shared the case for your self-care, not only for a happier life, but to elevate your self-image, at least as high a…
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Happy Thanksgiving! Today I’m grateful for you and for this holiday giving me an opportunity to, for the first time after 30-plus episodes, to revisit a real favorite. I’m highlighting an early broadcast featuring a deep dive into self image/identity with my life coach guest, Janine Durso. She’s always lived with important responsibilities from her…
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If Halloween started you down a scary seasonal path to holiday overwhelm, never fear! “Good witch” Becky Blackburn Heiman, my encore guest expert, has the practical, supportive advice you need to hear. She’s The HOSS Lady, that is: Home Organization Simplification Specialist. Listen in as Becky shares tips on trimming tasks to get you guest-ready a…
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Saturday Night Live character, the self-help guru Stuart Smalley, became famous for acting as the host of "Daily Affirmations with Stuart Smalley," and known for his catchphrase, "I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it, people like me!" If that’s your misguided idea of affirmations, think again … really! Today I explain the real-life val…
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