Beautiful Second Act

In this first READING ROOM episode, I am reading from my book, After The Fire.

The first 2 chapters are read aloud by me, Patti Diener. I hope you enjoy the beginning of this story, and if you like what you hear, please consider buying the book. It's available on Amazon. the link is below. I also have a buy link on my website, pattidienerwrites.com. Link below.

Thank you for following Beautiful Second Act. If you like this content, please SUBSCRIBE and  consider leaving a REVIEW on Apple Podcasts. If you listen from another platform, don't forget to FOLLOW, so you don't miss any episodes.

Links below:

Book link: After The Fire
My buy link: pattidienerwrites.com

Facebook Group: Beautiful Second Act
Instagram: @beautiful_second_act

For more Reading Room episodes, tune in the last Thursday of each month. And for all other episodes, listen to Beautiful Second Act Podcast every Tuesday. 

Cheers!
Patti 

If I told you that the feeling of joy can be one of the things we as humans, fear the most, would that make sense to you?

In today's episode, I dive deep into how I have experienced the feeling of joy only to have it immediately followed by fear. Often, people fear joy the most because we are so scared that something is going to take it away from us.

In many cases, people will lean away from getting too close to joy as a way of self protecting. If we never have joy, it  can never be taken away from us.

Thank you for listening. If you like this content, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Apple Podcasts. If you listen on another platform such as Spotify, IHeartRadio, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts, please Follow so you won't miss any episodes.

Below are links mentioned in this episode:

Beautiful Second Act Facebook Group
Instagram: @beautiful_second_act
Diener Ranch Facebook Page
Diener Ranch Website

Sending much love,
Patti

For Luana Bossetti, growing up in a rural, small town in the mountains of Italy meant her family expected her to continue that small town life. But she had big dreams, and at the age of nineteen, Luana left her world to find adventure.

Just because your family has ideas for how your life should look doesn't mean that you have to mold to that vision. Luana  followed her dreams of being a world traveler and set out first for France,  then the United States, and she's still going.

Now having lived in many different countries, Luana is spreading the word that living a life of your dreams is what we are all supposed to be doing.

In today's episode, you will hear my interview with Luana about how she navigated through times of confusion, times of wonder, and how today she is living the life she's always wanted...and she's just getting started!

Luana has a book out and a podcast, both titled, A Life Up To Your Dreams. Follow her also on Instagram. Links below:

PODCAST: https://alifeuptoyourdreams.buzzsprout.com/
Book : A Life Up To Your Dreams
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alifeuptoyourdreams/

If you like this content, please SUBSCRIBE, Rate, and Review on Apple Podcasts. If you listen on any other platform, such as Spotify, Amazon Music, or IHeartRadio, be sure to FOLLOW so you don't miss any episodes.

Here are some links:

Diener Ranch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/DienerRanch/
Diener Ranch Event Center Website: https://dienerranch.com/
My book:  AFTER THE FIRE
My website: pattidienerwrites.com

Facebook Group: Beautiful Second Act 
 Instagram: @beautiful_second_act   

Thank you for listening.
Much love,
Patti

Reflection is always good if we can learn from the past. Last year, 2021 had a lot to teach us. As we move into the New Year, there are many opportunities to live our best life. 

In this episode, I recap some of the biggest lessons I spoke of over the course of last year in the Beautiful Second Act Podcast, and the Facebook Group during our LIVES. From Shining Your Light, to Taking A Chance On Yourself, this episode will remind you what it is to live fully. To believe in not only yourself, but that the Universe is working to help you move towards your Highest Self.

Join me every Tuesday this year on Beautiful Second Act, where you will receive uplifting insights from me, and inspiring stories from those I interview.

 Also to finish out Season 2, the last Thursday of the month I will read to you some of my fictional writing. A little glimpse into my world of imaginary characters and beautiful places where anything can happen.

It would be so appreciated if you could Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast on Apple Itunes Podcasts. If you listen from any other platform, please don't forget to Follow. It helps others to find me easier.

Here are some links for you.
Beautiful Second Act Facebook Group
Instagram @beautiful_second_act
And Diener Ranch Event Center is: https://dienerranch.com 

Happy New Year to all!
Patti

They told her to get her affairs in order. They said this cancer would take her life. What they didn't expect was for her to heal herself from this cancer and say it was a blessing that changed everything in her life for the better.

After receiving this diagnosis back in 2016, Willow left her 25 year marriage, changed her diet, and sought out alternative treatments other than the normal western medicine . She had to find herself, learn to love herself, and for the first time in her life, give herself permission to put herself FIRST!

In this episode, Willow Star returns to Beautiful Second Act Podcast, with stories of healing and how she's now helping others to heal their lives as well. From her Van Healing Travels, to coaching sessions on learning to live an unbridled truth, Willow is inspiring others everywhere to live healthier, happier lives.

You can follow her online at: meetwillowstar.com
Follow her on Instagram at: meetwillowstar

In her earlier Youtube videos she goes by Keri Vaca - who she was before legally changing her name.
On Youtube her episode called: You've Got Cancer, Now What?   

 Her photography facebook page: kerivacaphotographer

The first episode she was interviewed on here at Beautiful Second Act: How Cancer Came To Save Her Life.   
(or Season 1. Episode 2.)

Lastly, the episode Willow speaks of with my guest Marco Langis, is here: Addict To Autism Advocate. One Man's Journey To A Beautiful Life.

Thank you so much for being a listener in 2021. There will be much more coming in 2022, all beginning on January 11th. In the meantime, join my FACEBOOK GROUP: Beautiful Second Act.   

Also you can follow me on Instagram at: beautiful_second_act

Have a wonderful Holiday Season, and Happy New Year!
Patti 

Aging isn't something everyone gets to experience. The privilege to grow older is one that we all need to look at through a different lense. The gray hairs, the aches and pains, the loss of hair, or foggy brain are all things we can address. Instead of complaining, we should be celebrating the ability to age.

In this episode, I talk about some of my idols that have reached well beyond middle age, and are still thriving. I speak of nutrition, and movement, and how incorporating these things we can live longer and have more fulfilling lives after 50.

For some of the links I speak of in this episode see below.

Diener Ranch Event Center Website: https://dienerranch.com
Diener Ranch Facebook Group : facebook.com/dienerranch

Beautiful Second Act Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/beautifulsecondact
Instagram: beautiful_second_act

Podcast Interview from Season 1 with Willow Star: How Cancer Came To Save Her Life
(or just go to Season 1 Episode 2.)

Podcast interview with Janine Naman, the Yoga Therapist: Relieve Stress, Ease Pain, Find Balance, and Sleep Better.   (or just go to Season 2 Episode 2.)

Podcast Interview from Season 1 with Kai Bravo of Kai's Garden: How To Live A Vibrant, Joyful, and Juicy Life With Kai Bravo
(or just go to Season 1 Episode 37.)

Thank you for listening to the podcast. Please consider Subscribing, Rate, & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts. It really helps other to be able to find the podcast easier. If you listen on Spotify, IHeartRadio, Amazon Music, or others, please hit FOLLOW.

Sending you much love,
Patti 

Do you have a Top 5 favorite Christmas memories? I sure do. Having had a difficult time getting in the holiday spirit this year, I started to connect with some friends and it made all the difference. Then it was easy to reflect on all the wonderful holidays I've had.

In this episode, I share some of my favorite Christmas memories and holiday traditions. The stories are warm, full of love, and I often laugh at the expense of my children.

The links I promised to share are as follows:
Diener Ranch Event Center Facebook Group: Diener Ranch 
Diener Ranch website: https://dienerranch.com

Beautiful Second Act Facebook Group Link
Beautiful Second Act Instagram: beautiful_second_act 

Thank you so much for spending time listening to this podcast. Please leave a REVIEW on Apple (Itunes)Podcasts and Subscribe as well.

If you listen on another platform, please remember to FOLLOW.

You are wondeful. I wish you a lovely holiday season.
Cheers!
Patti

Not just women go through midlife changes. Men have what is called andropause, a sort of menopause for men. In this conversation with The Midlife Mentors, James and Claire Davis explain all about their successful programs that for the past ten years have aided people in midlife and beyond to live their absolute best life.

Do you need to regain your self confidence? Have you put on weight in midlife? Do you feel stuck but desperately want to get control of your life? Look to the The Midlife Mentors. They will help you  with step-by-step tools to regain control again, while looking and feeling your best in midlife.

To follow them on Instagram go to @themidlifementors. You can also listen to their podcast, The Midlife Mentors, anywhere you get your podcasts.

Here are some more links on James & Claire.
Their website is: themidlifementors.com
Their Youtube Channel: The Midlife Mentors
Their Facebook Group: The Midlife Mentors
Contact them here, or you can email them directly by using [email protected].

Join my Facebook Group, Beautiful Second Act here.
Follow me on Instagram here.
My podcast website is: beautifulsecondact.buzzsprout.com.

For a copy of my book, After The Fire, click here for a paperback or ebook. You can also go to my website: pattidienerwrites.com and read all about how I wrote the book. There is a buy page there as well. 

Thank you for taking the time to listen today. If you will leave a REVIEW on Apple (Itunes) Podcasts, in the month of December, I will enter you into a drawing to win a FREE SIGNED COPY of my book. Subscribe and leave a rating. Follow me if you are listening to Spotify, IHeartRadio, or other. 

Have a wonderful weekend.
Cheers!
Patti 

Can you still complete your 2021 goals that you set way back in January? Are you fearful that you won't meet your goals? And how does that make you feel? I'm here to tell you that with three weeks left in this year, we can still accomplish a ton.

In this episode, I talk about some goals that can still be worked on, even if that means some carry over into the 2022 year. I also squash the whole "New Year's Resolution," idea and give you another option that won't set you up to feel like a failure.

Here are some topics I discuss:
Personal Growth
Learning A New Skill
Create A New Habit
Take A Risk
Finding Tools To Help You Succeed
Start or Quit A Job
Take Time Off

I hope you enjoy this episode. If you leave a REVIEW on Apple (Itunes)Podcasts in the month of December, I will enter you to win a FREE SIGNED COPY of my book, After The Fire. You can learn more about my book at my website, pattidienerwrites.com  where there is also a buy button.

Join my Facebook Group, Beautiful Second Act.
Follow me on Instagram @beautiful_second_act.

Have a wonderful week.
Patti

Are you behind on all the holiday expectations? The annual family photo, the house lights, and the baking are all added stress that we often haven't got time for. Just finding the right gift is stressful enough, let alone getting the packages delivered in time for Christmas.

In this episode I unload all my holiday stress with honesty and laughter. I share how it's okay to just let it go and do what you can instead of what is expected. After all, isn't Christmas about much more than all this commercialism, (Charlie Brown)? Sometimes its all too much. We have to give ourselves some grace.

If you are enjoying this content, please join my Facebook Group, Beautiful Second Act.
Also follow me on Instagram @beautiful_second_act. 

Don't forget to leave a REVIEW on Apple Podcasts (Itunes) for Beautiful Second Act. If you do so in the month of December, I will enter you to win a FREE SIGNED COPY of my book, After The Fire. 

Thanks for spending time with me and I hope you have a wonderful day.
Cheers!
Patti