Feminine Roadmap

Today on Feminine Roadmap we are talking about how to eat with ease every day. Author Amy Freinberg-Trufas shares her life changing journey of losing 150 pounds naturally after years of a debilitating food addiction. Her story starts when as a young child of an alcoholic mother she found herself having to navigate being responsible to cover up the alcoholism. As a 10 year old little girl, she was overwhelmed by the traumatic experiences that brought into her life so she turned to food as a way to numb her feelings. In this episode she shares how she has finally made peace with a lifetime of food addiction and healing the trauma that drove her to it. Amy came to be grateful for the trauma response that saved her life in many ways. Once she accepted that, she began to recognize that in this present moment she had the power to make a different choice. Amy calls it the power of the next right, aligned choice, one that comes from a place of grace and peace. I invite you to grab a cuppa something wonderful and have a seat for this incredible conversation – maybe invite a friend to share it with. We’re glad you’re here!

Today on Feminine Roadmap we are learning some lessons from centenarian Lucille who lived until 103. Judy Gaman, author and best friend of Lucille weaves a tale of joy and adventure. Judy met Lucille as a subject for her book “Aged to Perfection” on how to live to 100. Now she believes that everyone needs a Lucille in their life. That one meeting lead to a 4 year friendship that changed both of their lives in the most wonderful ways. Judy gives us a special seat to those precious years in this episode. One of the most profound impacts for Judy, a self- proclaimed workaholic, was how she spent her time. Lucille taught her many things about perspective, enjoying life, loving people, and having faith. Judy ended up writing “Love, Life and Lucille” as a tribute to their friendship. Please grab a cuppa something wonderful because you are going to love this sweet journey.

Today on Feminine Roadmap we are talking about how to ask for what you want. Many women that I’ve talked to have learned to get along in life and relationships by yielding, complying or staying quiet. While there may be times where that is the appropriate response, more often it is not the healthiest way to handle things. When we begin to understand what it is that we want and need on a fundamental level – emotionally, physically and mentally – then we can start to communicate it. As we know ourselves better we gain clarity and confidence which empowers better, clearer communication. In this episode, Gina walks through the process of gaining that clarity and confidence. She also covers what that looks like in different avenues of life by sharing real life examples from hers. We invite you to grab a cuppa something wonderful and gift yourself 30 minutes to be encouraged to feel confident to ask for what you want.

Today on Feminine Roadmap we are elevating our midlife style with style whisperer Aleksandra Olenska. Aleksandra is on a mission to help modern women of style and substance to feel more elegant and relevant, to put a little more va-va-voom back into their lives. One of the paradigms that she wants to shift is seeing style as form of self care. When we look into our closets do they express the women we were or the women we have become? What is it that supports us in this season of our lives? Aleksandra challenges listeners to step back, give ourselves a measure of feminine grace by allowing ourselves to declutter and release. During this process, investigate how we want to feel, what inspires us, what resonates now. Once we’ve decluttered then we get to choose what items we may add to our closet. One thing Aleksandra believes can elevate our midlife style is choosing a few classic pieces and having those tailored to fit beautifully. In this episode she talks about the incremental upgrade, experimenting gently with our style. We are multi-dimensional so we can use our wardrobe to express the many parts of us. Please grab a cuppa something wonderful and join us for an inspirational conversation about how we can elevate our midlife style.

Today on Feminine Roadmap we are talking about fascia and reversing the aging process with John and Sita Kelly of Bendable Body. Bendable Body is a unique approach to stretching that targets unhealthy fascia and reverses the aging process. John and Sita have developed a program that helps people solve their joint pain and deeper health concerns with targeted resistance stretching. The beauty of their system is that it is subtractive, it removes tiredness and tightness from the body. The fascia is a connective tissue that runs throughout the whole body and it passes through the meridian channels of the body. Those meridian channels service organs so their stretches are defined by the organ that it supports. John and Sita help people change the health of their fascia. then the meridian channel becomes unblocked, and bodies begins to heal. They share amazing insights and information in this episode. I encourage you to grab a cuppa something wonderful and get ready to learn some healing, helpful information that can literally change your body and life.

Today on Feminine Roadmap we are talking about how to reclaim one hour every day with productivity expert Donna McGeorge. Donna has created a practical roadmap for recovering an extra 15% of your time. In this episode she helps you discover how to collect your “one day refund”. She lays out strategies that will enable you to use your newly discovered time wisely. One of her powerful shifts is to get us to ask ourselves whether we have to or we choose to do the tasks in front of us. By asking ourselves if we must or choose to, we can begin to step back and recognize if there are other options for us. Donna also encourages listeners to identify if we have an addiction to activity by becoming aware of restlessness. If restlessness is a regular companion, then maybe we need to step back and take a break from our long list of to-do’s. She gives tips on reducing decision fatigues, decluttering our brains, and seeing time as currency. As we keep our life, job, and tasks in perspective, understanding why we do them, then we can identify where they fit into our lives going forward. If you want to reclaim one hour every day in your life, grab a cuppa something wonderful and join us!

Today on Feminine Roadmap we are talking with Ruth Yunker about her journey to ageless. Ruth has lived an extraordinary life after 50 and she shares it with aplomb. Ruth stopped drinking at 50, started traveling again at 56, began living in Paris every year for 6 weeks, and writing several books. Her take on joy, humor, and aging is refreshing. She takes on regrets, personal power, and even the end of life with an openness that encourages listeners to live today. One of the ways Ruth does that is to remind us to look for little bits of magic that happen every day. She focuses on how looking into our own life for the moments of joy and happiness provides a constant resource. Her wise advice and honest life assessments make you feel like you’re talking with a great friend. Grab a cuppa something wonderful and join us for this inspiring conversation!

Today on Feminine Roadmap we are talking about how to become more power-full with Jenna Banks. Jenna’s goal is to encourage women to become more power-full, to stand in their own power and set healthy boundaries. As women we often spend a large part of our lives, pouring out and yielding to the expectations and desires of others. In this episode we turn that around to consider how we can be more balanced, more power-full by taking time to reset, rejuvenate and rest when we need it. Jenna’s idea of becoming more power-full is to begin to live life to our fullest potential, filling up our internal power container so that we can give back more fully to the world. Jenna believes that we women need to become fearless protectors of our energy. When we protect our energy and respect ourselves we are teaching others how to treat us. She touches on the topic of guilt , self judgement, and the need to forgive ourselves as we move through this process. This is your sign to grab a cuppa something wonderful and take the time to fill up your power container – just hit play!

Today on Feminine Roadmap we are talking about the Great Weight Dilemma with best selling author, celebrity trainer and health documentarian Vinnie Tortorich. Vinnie has been helping people with their fitness and health for over 40 years. He has produced and directed 3 powerful documentaries: “Fat: A Documentary”, “Fat: A Documentary 2”, and “Beyond Impossible”. His outspoken views about the inaccuracy of the food pyramid, the truth about carbs and the overwhelming sugar addiction in America has caused him to be shadow banned on social media outlets and erased from Wikipedia. Vinnie is unapologetic about the state of our union when it comes to what we’ve been told about what a balanced diet is. After writing and self-publishing his book “Fitness Confidential”, he realized that there was some information that he wished he had included. As a result, he created a 25 page guide called “The NSNG PDF” that lays out a lifestyle that leads to better health. His goal is to move people away from morbid obesity and toward metabolically balanced, healthy bodies. Vinnie covers hormones, lifestyle, and the impact of our food choices on our overall health. If you’re tired of wading through all the fads, quick fixes and false information then this episode is for you! Join us for this powerful, enlightening and life changing conversation. Grab a cuppa something wonderful and be prepared to be blown away.

Today on Feminine Roadmap we meet Andrea Garvey who shares how she took a creative leap at 50. Andrea found herself ready for a new adventure after a long and satisfying corporate retail marketing career. She never imagined that she would leave the job she loved. In this episode she talks about what prompted her to consider leaving a job she loved to step into building her own business. Turning 50 seemed like a great place to begin a new chapter in life so she considered the idea of what that might look like. She takes us through her journey of following the crumbs, planning her exit and shifting her beliefs about what was possible. Andrea struggled with limiting beliefs like many of us. Am I too old? Who am I to do this? Then she began to research and find women older than her who were successful later in life. When she found there were plenty of women who had walked the path before her, she took courage. Her mindset became: Age is just a number. Get that age limitation our of your head! If you feel the urge to make a shift in your midlife, grab a cuppa and a friend to join us. You will find yourself inspired and encouraged by Andrea’s story.