Girlish Gurus

Girlish Gurus

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  • Midlife Makeover - How to Reinvent Yourself After 45

    This podcast episode is a deep dive into Joy’s midlife makeover.  In this video, Susan and Joy discuss the YouTube video where Joy documents her wellness, exercise and weight loss journey and how she purged her closet.  In the next YouTube video and podcast episode, Susan and Joy talk about Joy’s makeover experience.  You won’t want to miss any part of this series from Girlish Gurus! 

    Connect with Lorraine Miano! Lorraine is an Integrative Holistic Health Coach and is certified in hormone health.  She is also the author of the bestselling book “The Magic of Menopause: A Holistic Guide to Get Your Happy Back!”.

    Website: https://themagicofmenopause.com

    IG: @themagicofmenopause

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMagicOfMenopause/

    Twitter: @LorraineMiano

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lorraine-miano

    If you’d like to enjoy more podcasts, follow or subscribe wherever you listen – we are available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on our YouTube channel!

    Check out Christopher Hopkins' book here:

    https://www.amazon.com/Staging-Your-Comeback-Complete-Revival/dp/0757306349/ref=sr_1_1?crid=126HL9M1ZVE1V&keywords=the+makeover+guy+book&qid=1673744187&sprefix=the+makeover%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-1

    @makeoverguy – YouTube

    Makeoverguy.com

     

    @girlishgurus – Instagram

    @joyalfordbrand – Instagram

    @susanlr512 – Instagram and Facebook

    www.girlishgurus.com

    #weightloss #exercise

    #podcast #girlishgurus #gggems #bestlife #proaging #reframingaging #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #midlifewomen

     

     

    29 min
  • Thriving After Divorce with Victoria Young

    In this episode of Girlish Gurus Joy and Susan are joined Susan’s friend, Victoria Young. Vicki shares with us her journey of managing divorce after close to 10 years of marriage. We cover a lot subjects! From deciding whether and when divorce is right for you to moving on and possibly dating again. Vicki’s advice on how to navigate what can be a very difficult time is insightful and heartfelt.

    Some of the key topics of the discussion include:

    • The priority and responsibility of parents to continue to raise their children as co-parents.
  • Understanding the right time and circumstances for you to make the decision that is best for you and your family.
  • Value of therapy, introspection, and other methods to cope with your emotions, thoughts, and life changes.
  • Finding a way to communicate in a productive way with your ex-partner.
  • Taking ownership of your part in the separation, acceptance of the other person, and acknowledging what needs to be done going forward.
  • Providing self-care during the journey to ensure you stay healthy and whole.
  • Importance of maintaining and nurturing your friendships and connections. They become your support system during what is a huge life change.
  • Moving on - put yourself out there, look for activities that interest you – keep busy and meet new people.
  • Become your best possible self on your own. This can put you in a position to meet someone new, if that is what you want. Worry less about the outcome and enjoy the journey!

    • About Victoria Young: Victoria had a career in financial markets, got burned out and rethought her life in the corporate world. She is now living her best life as the mother to two amazing young men, Conner and Dylan, she serves as President of the Board for the Media Public Library, she’s an avid tennis player, a semi-avid golfer, and an actress.

    If you’d like to enjoy more podcasts, follow or subscribe wherever you listen – we are available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on our YouTube channel!

    You can find us on social media or our website at:

    @girlishgurus - Instagram

    @susanlr512

    @joyalfordbrand

    www.girlishgurus.com

    Hashtags:

    #thrivingafterdivorce

    #divorcesupport

    #divorcerecovery

    #divorceadvice

    #divorce

    #girlishgurus

    #gggems

    #podcast

    #bestlife

    #proaging

    #reframingaging

    #womensupportingwomen

    #womenempowerment

    #midlifewomen

    36 min
  • No Resolutions, Hello 2023!

    In their last episode of 2022, Susan and Joy talk about new year's resolutions and why they don't always work.  They do a deep dive into steps you can take to make long lasting change in your life that is sustainable and meaningful.  So, join Susan and Joy as they say goodbye to 2022 and get ready for an amazing 2023!

    Some of the key topics of the discussion include:

    • The psychology behind new year’s resolutions
  • Why resolutions fail
  • Goal setting and sustainable change
  • Steps you can take to create lasting and meaningful change in your life
  • SMART goals

    • Resources mentioned in this episode:

    https://www.webmd.com/balance/features/psychology-of-new-year-resolutions#:~:text=%E2%80%9CWe%20often%20fail%20in%20achieving,if%20results%20are%20not%20immediate

     

    https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/how-to/six-reasons-why-your-new-year-resolutions-dont-work/articleshow/88658576.cms

     

    https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/10-reasons-why-new-years-resolutions-fail.html

     

    If you’d like to enjoy more podcasts, follow or subscribe wherever you listen – we are available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on our YouTube channel!

    You can find us on social media or our website at:

    @girlishgurus - Instagram

    @susanlr512

    @joyalfordbrand

    Girlish Gurus - YouTube

    www.girlishgurus.com

     

    Hashtags:

     

    #happynewyear #newyearsresolution #girlishgurus #gggems #podcast #bestlife #proaging #reframingaging #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #midlifewomen #newyear #newyears #newyearseve #happynewyear #jan #dec #goals #newyearscelebration #newyearsday #newyearsparty #party #celebrate #celebration #bye #donewith #fun #holidaycrazy #newyearnewme #holidayspirit

     

     

    32 min
  • Self Care with Lorraine Miano

    In this episode of Girlish Gurus Joy and Susan are joined by their friend, Lorraine Miano. Their discussion is all about the importance of self-care – especially for women! Choose a few of their suggestions to add some self-care to your life. You won’t regret it!!

    Some of the key topics of the discussion include:

    • The many reasons that self-care is so important
  • The various ways in which everyone can find their own ways to provide self-care
  • The importance of community and friendships
  • The benefits of deep breathing, meditation, tapping, and/or solitude
  • How moderate exercise for women at perimenopause and later is vital
  • Retreats!

    • Connect with Lorraine Miano! Lorraine is an Integrative Holistic Health Coach and is certified in hormone health.  She is also the author of the bestselling book “The Magic of Menopause: A Holistic Guide to Get Your Happy Back!”.

    Website: https://themagicofmenopause.com

    IG: @themagicofmenopause

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMagicOfMenopause/

    Twitter: @LorraineMiano

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lorraine-miano

    Resources mentioned in this Episode:

    • Lorraine’s “market” on her website: https://themagicofmenopause.com/menopausemarket2021/
  • “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron (Morning Pages)
  • https://www.drweil.com/videos-features/videos/breathing-exercises-4-7-8-breath/
  • https://www.verywellmind.com/best-meditation-apps-4767322
  • https://www.thetappingsolution.com/

    • If you’d like to enjoy more podcasts, follow or subscribe wherever you listen – we are available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on our YouTube channel!

    You can find us on social media or our website at:

    @girlishgurus - Instagram

    @susanlr512

    @joyalfordbrand

    www.girlishgurus.com

    #selfcare

    #selfcaretips

    #makethetime

    #girlishgurus

    #gggems

    #podcast

    #bestlife

    #proaging

    #reframingaging

    #womensupportingwomen

    #womenempowerment

    #midlifewomen

    38 min
  • Time Management with Tammy Redmond

    Joy and Susan sit down with Susan’s friend, Tammy Redmond, a time management coach, to discuss her wholistic approach to helping women better manage their busy lives. Tammy is passionate about helping overwhelmed women find simple ways to alleviate chaos through time management tools that fit into their lives. With 30+ years as a female entrepreneur and mom, she is helping her coaching students merge their business life and personal life into one world full of peace and joy! We can all use that!

    In this episode, we cover several key topics, including:

    • Understanding what creates energy and what steals energy
  • Looking at your whole life to make managing time easy
  • The importance of getting enough rest and sleep so you can make good decisions
  • Being intentional and understanding when you are most productive and energetic
  • Having fun!!
  • Setting boundaries to prevent burnout

    • Tammy’s gift to our listeners and viewers: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62ed5eda85187de9a55038a9

    Connect with Tammy Redmond!

    Website: https://tammyredmond.com/

    IG: http://www.instagram.com/tammyredmondcoach

    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tammyredmondcoach

    Email: http://[email protected]

    If you’d like to enjoy more podcasts, follow us, or subscribe wherever you listen – we are available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or you can watch and listen on our YouTube channel!

    You can find us on social media or our website at:

    @girlishgurus - Instagram

    @susanlr512

    @joyalfordbrand

    www.girlishgurus.com

     

    #timemanagement #timemanagementtips #timemanagementskills #timemanagementcoach #girlishgurus #gggems #podcast #bestlife #proaging #reframingaging #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #midlifewomen

    38 min
  • A Creative’s Journey with Katie Whaite Part 2

    This is the second of two episodes in which Joy and Susan sit down with their friend, Katie Whaite, and talk about her inspiring journey. If you’ve listened to Part 1, you already know that Katie has an incredible story to share with all of you. If you haven’t, be sure to start with Part 1 and then listen to this episode, Part 2. Let Katie’s positive attitude and courage to go after her dreams provide you with the inspiration to do the same. And at this time of year, let us all be thankful for our good health, and the love of family and friends.

     

    Where you can find Katie Whaite!

     

    IMDb Profile: Katie Whaite – actress -  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12432627/

    YouTube – album: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Katie+whaite

    Apple Music: Katie Whaite - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/katie-whaite/953192234

     

    If you’d like to enjoy more podcasts, follow us, or subscribe wherever you listen – we are available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, Spotify, Google Podcasts and YouTube.

     And you can find us on social media or our website at:

     @girlishgurus - Instagram

    @susanlr512

    @joyalfordbrand

    www.girlishgurus.com

     

    #girlishgurus

    #gggems

    #podcast

    #bestlife

    #proaging

    #reframingaging

    #womensupportingwomen

    #womenempowerment

    #midlifewomen

    58 min
  • A Creative’s Journey with Katie Whaite Part 1

    This is the first of two episodes in which Joy and Susan sit down with their friend, Katie Whaite, and talk about her inspiring journey. Katie has an incredible story to share with all of you about dreams, hopes, and positivity. As a creative, a wife, a mom, and a survivor, she has shown courage and strength, and has chosen to believe that anything is possible. We hope her story inspires you to realize it is always the right time to follow your dreams!

    Where you can find Katie Whaite!

    IMDb Profile: Katie Whaite – actress -  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12432627/

    YouTube – album: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Katie+whaite

    Apple Music: Katie Whaite - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/katie-whaite/953192234

    If you’d like to enjoy more podcasts, follow us, or subscribe wherever you listen – we are available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, Spotify, Google Podcasts and YouTube.

    And you can find us on social media or our website at:

    @girlishgurus - Instagram

    @susanlr512

    @joyalfordbrand

    www.girlishgurus.com

    #girlishgurus

    #womensupportingwomen

    #womenempowerment

    1 hr 1 min
  • Medical Gaslighting

    In this episode of Girlish Gurus, Joy and Susan have a conversation about medical gaslighting. While this issue affects all people, it disproportionately affects women! Dismissal or misdiagnosis of symptoms or illnesses by our medical providers can create immense frustration and delay proper treatment. They discuss how you can become your own health advocate!

    In this episode, we cover several key topics including:

    • Dismissal and misdiagnosis of symptoms by some medical providers
  • How medical research has historically not included women and minorities
  • The importance of being your own health advocate
  • What to do if you still feel you aren’t being “heard” by your medical provider

    • Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

    • “Feeling Dismissed? How to Spot ‘Medical Gaslighting’ and What to Do About It” – by Christina Caron, NYT - https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/29/well/mind/medical-gaslighting.html
  • “Women Are Calling Out ‘Medical Gaslighting’” – Melinda Wenner Moyer – NYT - https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/28/well/live/gaslighting-doctors-patients-health.html?action=click&module=RelatedLinks&pgtype=Article
  • Maria Shriver – access to “The Sunday Paper” and “Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement - https://mariashriver.com/
  • Tips for being your own advocate:
    • Keep detailed notes and records.
  • Ask questions. Then ask some more.
  • Bring a support person.
  • Focus on your most pressing issue.
  • Pin down next steps.
  • WHAM – Women’s Health Access Matters - https://whamnow.org/

    • If you’d like to enjoy more podcasts, follow us, or subscribe wherever you listen – we are available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, Spotify, Google Podcasts and YouTube.

    And you can find us on social media or our website at:

    @girlishgurus - Instagram

    @susanlr512 – Instagram and Facebook

    @joyalfordbrand – Instagram

    www.girlishgurus.com

     

    #girlishgurus

    #gggems

    #podcast

    27 min
  • Trusting Your Intuition

    In this episode of Girlish Gurus, Joy and Susan discuss the interesting topic of intuition. Science is giving more credit to our intuitive thinking and how it really is involved in all our decisions, whether we realize it or not. Learning to “trust your gut” can help you make better decisions in all areas of your life!

    In this episode, we cover several key topics including:

    • The science that supports intuition.
  • How intuition frees your brain to focus on bigger issues.
  • Ways to improve and develop your intuition.
  • Trusting your intuition around your health.

    • Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

    • Jeremy Sutton article: https://positivepsychology.com/intuition/
  • Malcolm Gladwell book – “Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking” - https://www.amazon.com/Blink-Power-Thinking-Without/dp/0316010669
  • Judith Orloff, M.D. – https://drjudithorloff.com/
  • Louise Hay book – “You Can Heal Your Life” https://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Heal-Your-Life/dp/0937611018
  • Forbes article - https://www.forbes.com/sites/womensmedia/2021/10/02/4-ways-trusting-your-intuition-is-a-superpower/?sh=70bbd20c8e68

    • If you’d like to enjoy more podcasts, follow us, or subscribe wherever you listen – we are available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, Spotify, Google Podcasts and YouTube.

    And you can find us on social media or our website at:

    @girlishgurus - Instagram

    @susanlr512 – Instagram and Facebook

    @joyalfordbrand – Instagram

    www.girlishgurus.com

     

    Hashtags:

    #girlishgurus

    #gggems

    #podcast

    #bestlife

    #proaging

    #reframingaging

    #womensupportingwomen

    #womenempowerment

    #midlifewomen

    #intuition

    #trustyourintuition

    #intuitive

    #trustyourgut

    33 min
  • Safe Products with Lorraine Miano

    Joy and Susan meet with their friend, Lorraine Miano, to discuss safe products for use on our bodies and in our homes. Lorraine is an Integrative Holistic Health Coach and is certified in hormone health.  She is also the author of the bestselling book “The Magic of Menopause: A Holistic Guide to Get Your Happy Back!”.

    In this episode, we cover several key topics, including:

    • The effects of products on our hormones
  • Where to find and research products for their ingredients and safety
  • Importance of safe water
  • Some resources for safe home and beauty products
  • Where to start!

    • Connect with Lorraine Miano!

    Website: https://themagicofmenopause.com

    IG: @themagicofmenopause

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMagicOfMenopause/

    Twitter: @LorraineMiano

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lorraine-miano

    Resources mentioned in this Episode:

    • Lorraine’s “market” on her website: https://themagicofmenopause.com/menopausemarket2021/
  • Environmental Working Group: https://www.ewg.org – includes links to EWG’s Skin Deep Database (there is an app!) and Tapwater Database
  • Norwex: https://norwex.biz/en_US/
  • Thrive: https://thrivemarket.com

    • If you’d like to enjoy more podcasts, follow us, or subscribe wherever you listen – we are available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, Spotify, Google Podcasts and YouTube.

    And you can find us on social media or our website at:

    @girlishgurus - Instagram

    @susanlr512

    @joyalfordbrand

    www.girlishgurus.com

     

    35 min

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Friends Joy & Lorraine discuss a variety of topics that matter to women mid-life and beyond. Thoughtful and engaging conversations covering everything from our overall wellbeing to creativity and…