Grief isn’t a mountain you climb; it’s a house you learn to live in.

On this episode of Aging with Purpose and Passion, host Beverley Glazer sits down with life and grief coach Marie Crews to discuss the unpolished reality of resilience after the unthinkable. From a childhood of poverty to the devastating loss of her son to suicide, Marie’s life is a masterclass in post-traumatic growth.

Marie skips the platitudes to deliver a clinical approach to grief recovery, trauma healing, and identity reinvention.

Inside the Episode:

• Clinical Journaling: Why writing is a neurological tool for emotional regulation and reframing trauma.
• Suicide Loss Support: How to navigate the specific silence of losing a child and transform pain into a new relationship.
• Breaking the Poverty Trap: The "next right steps" and hard boundaries required to escape cycles of addiction.
• Identity Reinvention: Practical shifts to move from "victim" to a purpose-driven life.
• Regulating the Nervous System: Using self-honesty to spot the mental patterns that cause burnout.

Whether you are navigating bereavement, mental health struggles, or a life transition that feels impossible, Marie Crews provides a roadmap built in the trenches.

For similar episodes on grief and healing check out  #152 and 154 of Aging with Purpose and Passion

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Beverley Glazer, MA – Reinvention Strategist & Host

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What if the biggest threat to your health isn’t stress, but the boredom and loss of identity that comes after you leave it behind?

Host Beverley Glazer sits down with University of Toronto gerontologist Dr. Michelle Pannor Silver to discuss how high achievers—physicians, CEOs, and Olympians—navigate the "Identity Gap." If you’ve hit a wall after leaving a leadership role, this is your roadmap for a "second awakening."

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• The High-Achiever’s Wall: Why leaving a career of high-stakes decisions can feel like grief.
• The Identity Gap: How to stop being "the former CEO" and start thriving on curiosity.
• Avoiding the "Leisure Trap": Why hobbies aren't enough and how to design a meaningful daily structure.
• Resilience as a Skill: Practical habits to move from professional burnout to personal purpose.

Guest Credentials: Dr. Michelle Pannor Silver is the Chair of the Department of Health & Society at the University of Toronto and the author of Retirement and Its Discontents.

In this episode, we cover: Retirement Identity Crisis | Finding Purpose After 50 | High-Achiever Career Transitions | CEO and Physician Retirement | Healthy Aging Research | Gerontology | Dr. Michelle Pannor Silver | Reinvention for Women Over 50 | Overcoming the Leisure Trap.

For similar episodes on reinvention and retirement check out  #153  of Aging with Purpose and Passion

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Dr. Michelle Pannor Silver – Author & Gerontologist

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📸 Instagram: @michelle_in_to
💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-pannor-silver-43712785
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Beverley Glazer, MA – Reinvention Strategist, Empowerment Coach & Host

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Stop being invisible. Your 25-year career is your greatest asset in midlife entrepreneurship. In this episode of Aging with Purpose and Passion, host Beverley Glazer and Donna Cravotta break down a visibility strategy that turned a single hashtag into $100,000 in revenue. If you are a woman over 50 looking for your "What's Next," Donna reveals how to audit your "earned wisdom" to build a mission-driven business that actually scales.

nside this episode, we tackle:

• The "Invisible" Myth: Why traditional "Top 50 Over 50" lists miss the mark and how the Real 50 Over 50 project is amplifying real impact.
• The $100K Case Study: How to transform media mentions into social assets that drive actual sales, not just "likes."
• The "Tried and New" Method: A simple audit to package your "effortless skills" into high-ticket offers that feel natural.
• Tech Anxiety & Mindset: How to stop the "reinvention" spiral and reclaim your sovereignty as a founder.

Your career history isn't a burden—it’s your blueprint. Tune in to learn how to turn your clarity into momentum and finally claim your "What’s Next."

For similar episodes on career change for older women check out episodes 142 and 152 of Aging with Purpose and Passion

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Donna Carvotta – Founder, Carvotta Media Group

🌐 https://cravottamediagroup.com
⭐ https://cravottamediagroup.com/real-50-over-50/

Beverley Glazer, MA – Reinvention Strategist, Empowerment Coach & Host

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You’ve spent decades winning. Then, the phone stops ringing. What now?

Today on Aging with Purpose and Passion, Beverley Glazer talks to Stacey Dutton about what happens when Hollywood says you're "done"—and how she pivoted to a life of sovereignty.

 We’re pulling back the curtain on the "invisible wall" with Hollywood powerhouse Stacey Dutton. After 30 years managing multi-platinum stars and casting major TV hits, Stacey found herself being reduced to “someone’s mom” on set.

She didn't retreat. She revolted.

This isn't just a career story; it’s a masterclass in Emotional Sovereignty. We’re talking about the gut-wrenching transition from being the "woman in charge" to being a woman who has to find her own purpose when the industry turns its back.

The Breakdown:

• The Ageism Trap: How to handle being punished for the very experience you worked 30 years to gain.
• The "Stoic" Pivot: The exact daily methods (Stoicism, thought drills, and journaling) Stacey used to move from "purposeless" to "powerful."
• Stripping the Labels: Who are you when the titles of Executive, Mother, and Wife are gone?
• Third-Act Entrepreneurship: How Stacey co-founded an agave farm in Mexico at 60—proving curiosity beats expertise every time.
• Respond, Don't React: Why "invisibility" can actually be your greatest competitive advantage.

Stop feeling sidelined. Start building your own path.

For similar episodes on career reinvention check out episodes 156 and 160 of Aging with Purpose and Passion

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Resources: If you love podcasts for older women, Award-winning author Jane Leder and guests take a deep dive into the joys and challenges of being an older woman. visit: www.JaneLeder.net

Stacey Dutton – Founder, Creative Director & Executive Producer

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🌐 https://livesovereignself.com
📸 https://www.instagram.com/staceythemayor
💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasia-stacey-dutton-980933

Beverley Glazer, MA – Reinvention Strategist, Empowerment Coach & Host

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What if the hardest label you ever received became the catalyst for your freedom?

In this episode, Dr. Neja Zupun, a PhD and Global Energy Master, shares her journey from a “special needs” childhood in socialist Slovenia to surviving an aggressive breast cancer diagnosis with only a 5% chance of survival.

Neja reveals why she chose to love her disease rather than fight it, and how she used energy work, spiritual alignment, and laughter to become cancer-free for 13 years.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Overcoming Limiting Labels: From special needs to a PhD.
• The BRCA Gene: Breaking generational health patterns.
• Energy Mastery: Using lymphatic release and breathwork for physical healing.
• The Sovereignty Choice: Rejecting chemo and radiation for an intuitive path.
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• Frequency Medicine: Why 1 hour of daily laughter resets the nervous system.

Take Action Right Now:

1. Audit Your Labels: Identify one word used to describe you that isn't yours to keep.
2. The 2-Minute Listen: Ask your biggest struggle: "What are you here to teach me?"
3. Choose Joy: Commit to 10 minutes of "inappropriate" laughter today to shift your chemistry.

For similar episodes on empowering your health, check out episodes 141 and 157 of Aging with Purpose and Passion

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Resources: If you love podcasts for older women, Award-winning author Jane Leder and guests take a deep dive into the joys and challenges of being an older woman. visit: www.JaneLeder.net

Dr. Neja Zupan – Founder, Dr. Neja Zupan Institute

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Is retirement the finish line or your most creative chapter? Senior digital nomad Jannette Anderson reveals how to turn your wisdom into wealth and freedom after 50. Stop being "invisible" and start your boldest act yet. [See More]

What if retirement isn’t the finish line, but the start of your most creative chapter? In this episode, we sit down with business expansionist and senior digital nomad Jannette Anderson to explore how mature professionals can reclaim their autonomy. If you’ve felt the sting of ageism in the workplace or feel "unemployable" because of your vast experience, Jeanette proves that your wisdom is actually your greatest asset for building a laptop lifestyle over 50.

We dive deep into:

• Overcoming Ageism: How to flip the script when you feel invisible and own your value in rooms where deals get made.
• The "Maturepreneur" Reality: What it actually looks like to downsize dramatically and build a steady remote income across global time zones.
• Wisdom to Wealth: Moving from the corporate trenches to a digital platform that solves real-world problems.
• Combatting Self-Talk: Breaking the internal limiting beliefs about age, technology, and starting "too late."

The "Clarity Compass" Framework: Jannette unpacks her practical three-part framework for a bold "Second Act":

1. Clarify: Define the vision for the next third of your life.
2. Connect: Link your past lessons to a deeper future purpose.
3. Craft: Create a monetization plan that fits your energy, skills, and market demand.

For a similar episode on living a digital nomadic life over 50 check out episode 139 of Aging With Purpose and Passion and if you know others who would benefit from this episode, please drop a review and share it with a friend

Resources: For more podcasts for women over 50, Older Women and Friends hosted by Award-winning author Jane Leder and guests take a deep dive into the joys and challenges of being an older woman. https://janeleder.net/podcast/

Jannette Anderson – Founder, Maturepreneur World

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🌐 https://maturepreneur.world
📸 https://www.instagram.com/maturepreneurworld
💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jannetteanderson

Beverley Glazer, MA, ICF – Reinvention and Empowerment Coach for women 50+

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🌐 https://reinventImpossible.com
💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/beverleyglazer
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Can intuition be your most practical tool for reinvention? New Orleans psychic medium Cari Roy joins us to demystify empathy and intuition, showing you how to set empath boundaries and trust your "felt-knowing" to make clearer life choices.

How do you distinguish between a "gut feeling" and true intuitive guidance? In this episode, we sit down with renowned New Orleans psychic medium Cari Roy to explore how a lifetime of sensitivity—rooted in a family of numerologists and astrologers—became a grounded, modern practice for reinvention after 50.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Empath Protection: How to avoid emotional overload and set healthy boundaries without losing your compassion.
• Ethical Readings: Why "do no harm" is the gold standard and how to spot "curse removal" scams.
• The Science of Knowing: A look at anomalous cognition and the shift from "seeing spirits" to a deep, internal knowing.
• Ancestral Support: How to hear the quiet, supportive voices of your ancestors during times of change.
• Intuition vs. Fear: Practical steps to help you move forward in your career or relationships with renewed purpose.

Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, Cari offers a powerful dose of resilience and a reminder that the future is friendly. It’s time to stop absorbing the world's pain and start trusting your own direction.

 If this episode helped you trust your gut, please share this episode with a friend and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

Disclaimer: This episode explores personal intuitive experiences and mediumship. The insights shared are for informational and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute professional legal, medical, or psychological advice. Listeners are encouraged to use their own discernment and consult qualified professionals for specific life decisions.

Resources:

Cari Roy – Psychic Medium & Intuitive Guide

📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.neworleanspsychic.com
📘 https://www.facebook.com/neworleanspsychicmediumcariroy
📸 https://www.instagram.com/nolapsychicmedium/

Beverley Glazer, MA – ICF | Reinvention & Empowerment Coach for Women Over 50

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🌐 https://reinventImpossible.com
💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/beverleyglazer
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Is it ever "too late" to heal? Linda Landon reveals how she transformed a childhood of "shame and shutdown" into a life of vibrant pleasure after 50. We explore how to rewrite negative stories about sex, use Human Design to find your rhythm, and why menopause is actually a portal to your most "juicy" years yet. 

Restoring Intimacy & Desire After 50

In this episode, we tackle the reality of intimacy after 50, offering a roadmap to restore low libido and reclaim sexual wellness. Linda shares her journey from shut down to a vibrant, embodied sexuality that blossomed after menopause.

In this conversation, we dive into:

• Menopause and Libido: Why this phase is a portal to freedom.
• Somatic Healing: Moving the nervous system from pressure to safety.
• Practical Solutions: Managing dryness and using breathwork for arousal.
• Human Design: Using your "Projector" nature to transform intimacy.

 If these insights resonate, share this with a friend and subscribe for more purpose-driven conversations. 

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Linda Landon – Coach, Creator of the Ignite Method

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🌐 https://igniteyourjoy.us
💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-landon-pcc-95b9011
📘 https://www.facebook.com/lindalandonigniteyourjoy

Beverley Glazer, MA – Transition Coach, Psychotherapist & Host

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Cat Greenleaf: Life after Talk Stoop. When your identity vanishes, how do you find sober purpose? Job loss, reinvention, & restorative housing.

What happens when the job that defined your life vanishes overnight? We sit down with Cat Greenleaf—the former host of NYC’s beloved Talk Stoop—to explore the unvarnished truth of losing status, facing depression, and finding reinvention through hard, humane work.

Cat shares the scrappy birth of Talk Stoop on her Brooklyn steps, the wild ride of success, and the unexpected career cut-off without a clean reason. Instead of chasing a new network, Cat designed two acts of repair, focusing on recovery and service:

1. Soberness Podcast: A candid show where artists speak plainly about addiction recovery and sobriety.
2. Restorative Housing Organization: A model that renovates undervalued waterfront homes using teams of formerly incarcerated residents, creating dignified affordable housing and reentry solutions.

This conversation is a direct, humane playbook for those rebuilding after job loss, divorce, or a stalled dream. You’ll hear practical steps to reclaim purpose: ask for help, volunteer to feel useful, and practice the concept of chop wood and carry water. Your identity crisis is a chance for a truer, better next chapter.

Key Topics for Search: Cat Greenleaf, Talk Stoop, Soberness podcast, Restorative Housing Organization, job loss identity crisis, career reinvention, sober recovery journey, losing status, affordable housing, rebuilding after job loss, facing depression, midlife pivot, staying sober, addiction recovery, NYC TV host, second chances.

Resources: For similar episodes on rebuilding your life from the ground up, check out episodes 98 and 123 of Aging with Purpose and Passion

Cat Greenleaf – Journalist, Creator & Host of Soberness

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🌐 https://www.soberness.com
📸 https://www.instagram.com/catgreenleaf
💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/cat-greenleaf-52900279
🤍 https://www.restorativehousing.org

Beverley Glazer, MA – Transition Coach, Psychotherapist & Host
🌐 https://reinventImpossible.com
💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/beverleyglazer
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Scent isn’t just beauty—it’s memory, mood, and identity. And Sue Phillips has turned it into a science.

Internationally renowned fragrance expert Sue Phillips joins us to share how scent can elevate confidence, trigger healing, and reconnect you with the parts of yourself you’ve forgotten. From her beginnings in South Africa to creating fragrances for Tiffany, Burberry, and celebrities around the world, Sue’s journey is a masterclass in reinvention.

We explore how fragrance taps directly into the brain’s emotional center, why bespoke scents are rising, and how Sue helped hundreds of people regain their sense of smell after COVID. She breaks down fragrance families—fresh, floral, woodsy, ambery—and explains how to choose a scent that reflects your personality, lifestyle, and mood.

Sue also shares how she rebuilt her career multiple times: from global beauty executive to founder of Scenterprises and The Scentarium, to pioneering smell-retraining therapy during the pandemic. Her story is a reminder that your senses can guide transformation at any age.

You’ll leave with practical tools: how to pick a signature scent, how to use perfume for grounding and energy, and how a simple scent ritual can shift your emotional state in minutes.

Tap play to rediscover your senses—and maybe yourself.

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Sue Phillips – Fragrance Expert & Scentrepreneur™

📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.suephillips.com
📸 Instagram: @scentfullysue | @scenterprises | @suephillipsfragrance | @therealsuephillips
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuePhillipsFragrance
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suephillipsfragrance/
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuePhillipsFRAGRANCE
🐦 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/scentfullysue

Beverley Glazer MA– Transition Coach, Psychotherapist & Host

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