Late Bloomer Living Podcast

EP 138: Do What You Can with Jane Olson

Jane Olson was a middle-aged mother of three who took a leap of faith and pursued volunteer humanitarian work in her mid-forties. After dropping off her youngest child at college, she boarded a plane to Russia which was only the beginning of her journey. She became a champion for promoting peace and justice, eventually serving as Chair of the International Board of Human Rights Watch and co-chair of the Women's Refugee Commission. Jane shares her experiences working with refugees in war-torn countries and discusses her memoir, "World Citizen: Journeys of a Humanitarian".

EP 137: Late Blooming Entrepreneurship with Cat Corchado

This is a “Where are they now” episode. Cat Corchado is someone who is continually changing, adapting and growing.  I'm having her back on my podcast for the 2nd time because this year at the age of 65 she launched an online community called Small Space Pilates. Tune in for a discussion about the mindset involved when you become an entrepreneur later in life.

EP 136: Trial by Fire with Brahna Yassky

In this episode, we’re exploring the concept of "do overs" and the courage it takes to keep taking chances. I'm joined by Brahna Yassky, who embarked on her fifth career as a writer at the age of 60. Her debut book, "Slow Dancing with Fire," is a memoir of resilience that addresses universal issues of beauty, identity, and visibility vs. invisibility. Her story encourages everyone to believe that do-overs are possible, no matter what age you are. Tune in to be inspired!

EP 135: From a Childhood Dream to a Midlife Adventure with Adam Rothenberg

In this episode, Adam Rothenberg shares his journey of achieving his childhood dream of being in the entertainment industry, but not in the way he expected.  Whether you are still exploring what you want out of life or looking for a new adventure or challenge, Adam's story will inspire and motivate you to pursue your dreams. 

EP 134: Hopeful Simplicity with Melissa Stecher

Melissa Stecher is a professional organizer, author and founder of Hopeful Simplicity, but the road that brought her to where she is today started with a "driveway moment" that wasn't so pretty. She found herself overwhelmed as a parent by the feeling of 'it's all on me'. Managing all the people, places and things of Home life was too stressful for her to handle. Desperate for a solution, she gathered herself together and began a hopeful journey. She swapped out unsuccessful organizing systems, harsh chemicals and bad habits for compromises and successes. Thanks to just 15 minutes a day, one small space at a time, she found Hope in her chaos and clutter. Now, she and her son save time, save money and enjoy living Less Stressed lives together.

EP 133: Ageism Unmasked with Dr. Tracey Gendron

We are joined by Dr. Tracey Gendron, author of the book Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End it. Tracey is an associate professor, Chair of the Department of Gerontology, and Executive Director of the Virginia Center on Aging at Virginia Commonwealth University. She had an epiphany about her own attitudes towards aging that led her to write this book. Join us as we discuss how to challenge the ideas about aging that we have come to accept without question. We'll explore Tracey's definition of aging, which is "Aging is a slow and steady process of change that ultimately leads us to becoming our unique individual selves," and dive into why it's important to remember that we are all aging – no matter what age we are. We'll gain insight into how to create a more positive attitude towards aging and how to become more conscious of our own biases. Don't miss out on this important conversation about ageism and how to work towards ending it!

EP 132: One Thing Leads to Another with Channa Silva

What happens when you say yes to an impulse? Channa Silva is joining the podcast for the second time.  He lives in the Philippines, where he has had a successful career in the telecommunications industry, but his real passion is music.   In episode 81 we talked about the path that led him to hosting a podcast about music called Channa Channa Channa.  Now that the Covid shutdown is over and he can go to concerts again he’s in his element.  After 300 episodes of that podcast, he's moved on to new adventures in the world of music fandom and he’s back to give us an update. Talking to Channa always reminds me of the power of saying yes to your intuition and following your interests.

EP 131: Taking the Time you Need to Recharge with Denise Millet

Are you feeling the pressure of trying to get it all done? Many of us in midlife feel overwhelmed and burned out from trying to balance our work and personal lives. In this episode we’ll be discussing how to slow down in order to speed up, and get off the hamster wheel of life.

Joining me is my friend Denise Millet, a Marketing Technology Specialist and host of the weekly show “Marketing Matters”. 

 

She’ll be sharing how she learned the hard way that grinding and not getting enough rest was actually making her sick. She ignored the signs until she couldn’t anymore.

 

After taking a year to recover, she now runs her own business on her own terms helping entrepreneurs and business owners make sure their websites, blogs, and podcasts are findable on search engines.

 

Join us to hear Denise share her inspiring story and how she is now able to make her work fit her lifestyle now rather than the other way around.

EP 130: Embracing Your Best Self: A Midlife Journey to Self-Love

Have you ever taken the time to ask yourself if your inner monologue supports you?  Have you noticed that your self talk is actually trash talk that brings you down?  In this episode of the podcast, we’ll be exploring the idea of self-love and self-criticism, and how we can start to shift our mindset to be more compassionate and kind to ourselves. Join us as we dive into the topic and learn how to be more accepting of ourselves as we get older. We’ll discuss the importance of self-care and how to develop healthier habits in midlife and beyond.

EP 129: Midlife is the Best Kept Secret with Alison Jacobson

Listen to this conversation with Alison Jacobson, an inspirational coach and motivational speaker for midlife women. She has overcome some of life's greatest challenges including the death of her infant son, a contentious divorce that left her broke, her second son's intellectual disabilities, and the rapid physical decline of her second husband due to Primary Progressive MS. Despite all of this, Alison has found the courage to pursue her dream of helping other women in midlife reclaim their dreams and live a great life. She practices what she preaches, too.  She recently completed the New York City Marathon for the first time, even though she wasn't a runner before taking on the challenge. Hear her incredible story of resilience and determination and find out how you too can live a life of passion and purpose.