💫 Episode Description:

Healthy aging, mindset, and movement come alive in this inspiring episode with Robin Kencel — Ms. Senior Connecticut, 7-time ballroom champion, and advocate for thriving at any age. Discover how rhythm, balance, and purpose can help you feel strong, confident, and vibrant in your 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond.

In this uplifting conversation, host Lesa Koski and Robin dive deep into the mindset of aging well, staying joyful in movement, and finding your God-given purpose no matter the number on your birthday cake. You’ll hear how Robin turned passion into purpose, healed through rhythm, and learned that health isn’t about perfection — it’s about grace, balance, and daily choices that fuel your body and spirit.

If you’re looking for midlife motivation, wellness inspiration, or mindset tools to help you feel more alive, this episode will remind you that it’s never too late to start dancing again — literally or figuratively.

🕰️ Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction — Lesa welcomes Ms. Senior Connecticut, Robin Kencel

(03:10) Robin’s story: From active childhood to professional ballroom dance

(08:35) Starting ballroom at 45 — lessons in courage, mindset, and growth

(12:22) Overcoming setbacks — breaking her foot before Miss Senior America

(18:50) Finding purpose through movement, faith, and joy

(22:40) Healthy aging: listening to your body and taking aligned action

(28:00) Nutrition and micro-habits that support longevity and balance

(33:45) Why mindset and joy matter more than perfection in midlife fitness

(40:10) Robin’s daily movement “four buckets” — strength, flexibility, agility, cardio

(45:30) Aging with grace: faith, gratitude, and daily alignment

(50:15) Final reflections: finding meaning, rhythm, and love in every season

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3. Mindset fuels longevity — physical health starts with purpose and perspective.
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7. Movement can be worship — dance, stretch, or walk with joy and gratitude.
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11. Boundaries bring peace — tune in to what your body and spirit need each day.
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15. Small habits create big results — start with micro-shifts and build from there.
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19. It’s never too late to start something new — age is simply a number, not a limit.
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👑 Guest Bio:

Robin Kencel isn’t just breaking records—she’s redefining what it means to age with purpose. She is the reigning Ms. Senior Connecticut and finished third runner-up in the national Ms. Senior America competition. A seven-time U.S. Pro-Am Ballroom Champion, Robin draws on decades of competitive dance experience to inspire others to stay active, confident, and spiritually grounded at any age.

Her philosophy blends faith, fitness, and mindset, encouraging women to embrace every season of life with grace and joy.

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Follow Robin Kencel: Follow Robin Kencel: https://www.instagram.com/robinkencel/ | https://robinkencel.com/

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