This the last episode and the final show in my 4-part finale. My last episode on The Five Things I l Learned This Year, after I'd done the show for a year proved to be quite popular, so I'm closing out with what I learned in this past decade. I

How to Dive Into Your 40s: Michelle Wright, 40

Mar 23rd, 2023 40m 11s

Michelle Wright and I talk about how you can dive into your 40s, which is exactly what she did. We discuss the fit by 40s program she created for herself (and it’s not what you think it is!), about how to be more than a mother, how depression c

Do the Thing: Skye Pillsbury, 49

Mar 16th, 2023 45m 56s

Would you confront the friend who had publicly hurt you in middle school decades later? That’s just what my guest Skye Pillsbury did on an episode of the Heavyweight podcast. I had questions. This is the second in a 4-part finale for the show,

Update + The Art of Quitting

Mar 15th, 2023 13m 32s

I’m popping in for an update about where I’ve been these last few years, and for a mini-episode on the art of quitting. I recently turned 50 and have created the show’s finale. Tune in tomorrow for a new interview with Skye Pillsbury and next w

Seeing Wonder All Around Us: Kathleen McKitty Harris, 49

Mar 17th, 2020 53m 11s

Today I’ve changed up my content calendar to bring you an episode that speaks more to where we all find ourselves today – dealing with the uncertainty of a global pandemic. I had this conversation last week with Kathleen McKitty Harris and feel

Mini-Ep. 5 - Five Things I’ve Learned This Year

Mar 10th, 2020 17m

This week marks the one-year anniversary of Forties Stories! So, I wanted to jump in here with a mini-episode about what I’ve learned this year. Do any of these resonate with you? To stay tuned to more future midlife content, please sign up for

Lessons for Midlife: Jacqueline Kerr, 48

Feb 11th, 2020 56m 41s

Today we’re talking about what a midlife crisis might teach us. I had a great, and uplifting, conversation with Jacqueline Kerr. We talk about conscious parenting, why the question “what do I want?” is so difficult, and how her relationships im

The Intuition to Heal: Catherine Schweikert, 49

Jan 28th, 2020 55m 58s

I had an interesting and insightful conversation with Catherine Schwikert. We talk about how your triumphs and traumas affect your health and body, the power of using your intuition, and how she felt a deeper calling in her 40s. She discusses h

You Are Strong in Midlife: Halelly Azulay, 49

Dec 31st, 2019 50m 51s

What better way to ring in the new year (and decade!) then to discover your strengths and use them to create meaningful work and a fulfilling life. I wanted this conversation to go live on the last day of 2019 because it is more practical and a

Living Out Loud in Midlife: Allison Hare, 45

Dec 17th, 2019 47m 52s

I hope that today’s conversation and past episodes on this show will leave you inspired to live out loud. By sharing our stories, we feel connected. We feel seen. We feel less alone. And that’s my mission. Allison Hare and I talk about being

The Myth of Having it All: Johanna Selth, 43

Dec 3rd, 2019 55m 50s

A special thanks to my friend Johanna Selth for joining me for an interview this week! Johanna and I talk about her career twists, how her mom’s death made her feel about aging, and why we should ask other women for help. We also talk about sac

Mini Ep. 5 - Self-Care for a Healthy Holiday Season

Nov 19th, 2019 9m 34s

Are you dealing with or helping someone with a chronic condition? Do you put your priorities first when planning for the holidays? Christy has a sinus infection and talks about how she dealt with chronic sinusitis for years. It’s the busiest ti

Building Healthy Boundaries: Helen Snape, 43

Nov 5th, 2019 41m 30s

Today we are talking about the insidious business of people pleasing. It’s something that so many of us do without even thinking. It’s become a habit that my guest Helen Snape gently reminds us that we can change. She’s been there herself. He

How to Reinvent Yourself: Manuela Powell, 46

Oct 22nd, 2019 44m 22s

What do you want? Manuela Powell asked herself that very question and then totally disrupted her life. We talk about how her life changed at 39 when her mom came to visit, a recent solo adventure she challenged herself to do, and how awareness

The Amazing Power of Being Honest: Judi Ketteler, 45

Oct 8th, 2019 55m 49s

Are we telling ourselves the truth? Today we dive into the topic of honesty, which is the subject of Judi Ketteler’s forthcoming book, “Would I Lie To You? The Amazing Power of Being Honest in World That Lies.” Judi and I talk about the roots o

How to Thrive in Your 40s: Jackie MacDougall, 48

Sep 24th, 2019 45m 23s

Jackie MacDougall, fellow midlife podcaster, and I had a really honest conversation. We talk about the mixed messaging women hear, how she feels about aging, and about our shared passion in elevating women’s voices in midlife. We also talk abou

An Announcement

Sep 17th, 2019 4m 30s

I’ve been on the air for six months now and it’s been an incredible journey. However, find out why I’m moving the show to a biweekly one. I have a great episode for you next week with Jackie MacDougall of Forty Thrive, whose announcement on her

A Holistic Journey of Midlife: Lizbeth Ericka, 40

Sep 10th, 2019 36m 59s

Life is a journey. What a cliché, right? But as Jack Kerouac said, “all clichés are truisms, and truisms are true.” If we think of our lives in those terms though, we start to appreciate that where we are today, doesn’t mean that we’ll be in th

Bonus: Sisters in Conversation with Sandi Reinardy and Barb Dvoracek

Sep 5th, 2019 38m

Today is the final part in our special 3-part sisters’ series. The series includes episode 20 with Sandi Reinardy and episode 21 with her older sister Barb Dvoracek. Sandi and Barb talk about their relationship, how they consider spending time

In the Sandwich Generation: Barb Dvoracek, 47

Sep 3rd, 2019 41m 10s

Today’s episode is part 2 of 3 of a special sisters’ series. Part 3 is a bonus episode that will air this Thursday, September 5th. My guest Barb Dvoracek and I talk about how she is balancing priorities as part of the sandwich generation, why w

Childless By Choice in Midlife: Sandi Reinardy, 41

Aug 27th, 2019 41m

Today’s episode is part 1 of a special sisters series. It will continue through next week and will include a bonus episode on Thursday, September 5th. My guest Sandi Reinardy and I talk about her decision to not have children, about how she is

When the Nest is Empty: Alice Agnello, 46

Aug 20th, 2019 42m 16s

Transitions are often a good time to pause and see if you are on a course that is fulfilling and important to you. And, as my guest Alice Agnello says, the possibility exists to thrive with change, to embrace and enjoy it. Alice and I became fr

Exploring the Future: Heather Thorkelson, 40

Aug 13th, 2019 41m 24s

This week I’m talking with Heather Thorkelson, a spirited explorer. In this episode you’ll hear how Heather took months of deep work to discover what she wanted her future to look like. She also shares how her difficult childhood shaped her and

Being Active One Day at a Time: Lyn Lindbergh, 46

Aug 6th, 2019 43m 33s

Whether you already lead an active life or want to begin, Lyn Lindbergh says that if we listen to our body with honor to see what it can do today, and have compassion for its limitations today, then that is success. In this episode, Lyn shares

Stepping Outside: Robin Kleisler, 40

Jul 30th, 2019 45m 10s

Getting outdoors without distraction, even for a few minutes a day, is rejuvenating and good for the soul. Its benefits are similar to meditation. This week, Robin Kleisler and I talk about the growing trend of wilderness therapy, the benefits