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Join Joy & Lorraine as they chat about their upcoming 5 Day Spring Reset/Detox happening April 15th-19th 2024. But you can do this Detox on your own time as well!

Some of the key topics of the discussion include:

*What exactly is a Detox?

*How do you know if your body needs a Detox? What are the signs?

*What are the benefits of doing a Detox?

*What our 5 Day Spring Reset/Detox involves.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

11 Signs Your Body Is Screaming for a Detox | FOOD MATTERS®

Have You Heard of ‘Obesogens?’ If You’re Post-Menopausal, You Need to Know How to Avoid Them, As They Are Likely Sabotaging Your Weight & Health | National Association of Baby Boomer Women - NABBW

Sign up Here for the 5 Day Spring Reset/Detox with Lorraine & Joy

CHIA PUDDING

From Bonnie Roill, RD

1/2 Cup chia seeds

1/4 Cup unsweetened cocoa (omit if making almond flavored)

1 Tsp. vanilla (I increased to 4 tsps.)

2 Tbls. Maple syrup (I increased to 4 Tbls.)

2 Cups milk (cow or plant based ok)

Add all ingredients to a bowl. 

WHISK well.

After 15 minutes, whisk again.

Spoon into 4 cups.

Chill until set.

Top with berries.

https://kriscarr.com/mango-chia-pudding/

https://kriscarr.com/strawberry-chia-pudding/

Strawberry Kombucha Mojito

Ingredients

16 oz. strawberry Kombucha

1/2 cup fresh strawberries

quartered

6-8 fresh raspberries

8 mint leaves

1 cup Sparkling water

Juice of 1/2 lime

Ice

1. Muddle, or puree, the strawberries, raspberries, mint and lime juice until a puree is formed.

and add in ice cubes.

1. Stir, sip, and enjoy!

Triple Citrus Rosemary Pomegranate Margarita

EA Stewart, RD | Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

ROSEMARY SIMPLE SYRUP

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

6 large sprigs fresh rosemary

1 cup pomegranate juice

4 tangerines peeled and juiced

2 lemons halved and juiced

2 limes halved and juiced

8 tbsp rosemary simple syrup {recipe above}

ice

1 pomegranate cut in half and seeded, for garnish {or use pomegranate arils from the store}

Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish

1. Combine water, sugar, and fresh rosemary in a pan and heat on high until boiling. Remove

pan from heat, cover, and let rosemary steep for 30 minutes. Strain liquid, and store in a jar in

the refrigerator, until ready to use.

1. Combine tequila, juices from tangerines, lemons, and limes, and rosemary simple syrup in a

cocktail shaker or jar with ice, and shake until well combined.

1. Place ice in 4 margarita glasses, and divide shaken margarita mixture equally between the 4

glasses, then top off each glass with ~ 1/4 cup pomegranate juice, or until glass is full.

Garnish with pomegranate arils and a sprig of fresh rosemary.

Sparkling Watermelon Refresher

Amy Katz

Ingredients

4 cups watermelon cut in chunks (seedless)

1 Tablespoon lime juice

4 mint leaves

ice

crushed or cubes

sparkling water

lime slices

for garnish (optional)

1. In a blender, process the watermelon chunks, lime juice, and mint leaves until smooth.

Sesame Chicken Slaw Mason Jar Salad

BY THE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING TEST KITCHEN PUBLISHED: OCT 21, 2016

Ingredients

2 tbsp. sesame-ginger dressing

1/2 c. chopped red cabbage

1/2 c. chopped cooked chicken

1/4 c. shredded carrots

1/2 c. cooked quinoa

2 tbsp. dry-roasted edamame or wasabi peas

Directions

Yields:

1 serving(s)

Step 1

In a 16-ounce mason jar, layer ingredients in the following order: dressing, cabbage,

chicken, carrots, quinoa, and edamame. Screw on lid and refrigerate.

Step 2

When ready to eat, shake jar until contents are mixed and enjoy.

Greek Salad in a Jar

Recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond

Directions:

For the dressing: Put the oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper in a jar or

blender. Add the water and shake or blend until smooth.

For the salad: In a 1-quart wide-mouth mason jar, layer:

1/4 cup of the dressing, the artichoke hearts,

cucumber, olives, tomatoes, feta and chickpeas. Top with the chopped lettuce. Put the lid on

the jar and store in the fridge for up to 2 days. Shake and eat straight from the jar.

Salad:

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 clove garlic, minced

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 cup warm water

3 to 4 canned halved artichoke hearts, drained

1/2 cucumber, cut into chunks

1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, roughly chopped

1/2 cup halved red grape tomatoes

1/4 cup feta cheese chunks

1/2 cup rinsed and drained canned chickpeas

1/2 head romaine lettuce, chopped

Apple Walnut Salad in a Jar

Ingredients

1 wide-mouth pint and a half jar

Juice of 1 lemon

Water

1 large tart apple (i.e. Granny Smith), cored and

diced

3 tablespoons honey mustard salad dressing

1/4 cup diced red onion

1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or crumbled blue cheese

1/2 cup toasted walnuts

1/3 cup dried cranberries

1-2 cups baby spinach or baby kale

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix together the lemon and water. Add in the diced apple and toss

to cover the apple well. Drain the apple, discarding the lemon water, and set apple

aside.

1. To make the salad, layer the salad ingredients in the order listed into the jar (put in

the apple right after the dressing), packing in as much spinach or kale as you need

to create a tight pack. Cover the jar, and place it in the fridge for up to 5 days.

1. To eat, shake the jar, empty the contents of the jar into a bowl and enjoy!

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Join Joy & Lorraine as they share the wonderful Japanese practices of Ikigai, which is the practice of finding purpose in our lives, and Ichigo Ichie, which literally means “one time, one meeting” , and is often translated to mean, “one chance in a lifetime”.  An inspirational chat that may just add more happiness and joy in your life!....and you can never have too much JOY! 😊

Some of the key topics of the discussion include:

*4 Components of Ikigai or finding purpose

*10 Rules of Happiness for Ichigo Ichie. The importance of celebrating each moment.

*How Joy & Lorraine incorporate both in their lives

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Philosophy of Ikigai: 3 Examples About Finding Purpose (positivepsychology.com)

Ikigai Meaning: How to Find Your Life Purpose - 2024 - MasterClass

What Is Ichigo Ichie? 10 Rules Of The Japanese Way To Happiness | mindbodygreen

BOOKS:

Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

The Book of Ichigo Ichie: The Art of Making the Most of Every Moment, the Japanese Way 

E2 - Pam Grout

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Do you remember your first crush or what you wanted to be when you grew up?

In this episode, Lorraine and Joy talk about childhood dreams and crushes and how they evolve as you mature into vibrant women.  Also, Lorraine talks about meeting her childhood crush #DonnyOsomond!  This episode is so much fun, you won’t want to miss it and you will enjoy our continued discussion on creativity in your second act.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Power of Dreaming Big | Getting Results

The Psychological Phenomenon of Celebrity Crush and Its Implications | Integrative Psych (integrative-psych.org)

The Psychological Effects Of Idolatry: How Celebrity Crushes Impact Children's Health (medicaldaily.com)

Childhood aspirations are an important driver of achievement later in life | BPS

What Do Your Childhood Dreams and Career Goals Say About You? | Payscale - Salary Comparison, Salary Survey, Search Wages

Life Line Screening: Schedule your preventative screening today: Life Line Screening (special offer for our ladies!)

Lorraine’s Book: The Magic of Menopause: A Holistic Guide to Get Your Happy Back!

Joy’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Money-Basics-Keeping-Growing-Bankruptcy/dp/0997824603/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1533993597&sr=8-2&keywords=money+basics+joy+alford-brand

https://nabbw.com/expert-columns/lorraine-miano-nabbws-holistic-menopause-health-associate-shares-news-on-how-to-prevent-or-reverse-post-menopause-osteoporosis/

YouTube Link:  https://youtu.be/Bhs4NMJytjU

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February is American Heart Month and Cardiovascular Disease is the #1 Leading cause of death for women.

In this episode, Joy & Lorraine share about their experience of getting their preventative cardiovascular health screenings done by Life Line Screening, to provide some peace of mind regarding their cardiovascular health.

Some of the key topics of the discussion include:

*Cardiovascular Disease and risks

* Importance of preventative lifestyle to prevent cardiovascular and heart disease

* Importance of educating the younger generations now.

* Life Line Screening and the 5 tests they provide.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Life Line Screening: Schedule your preventative screening today: Life Line Screening (special offer for our ladies!)

Lorraine’s article: The Leading Cause of Death for Women

Lorraine’s Book: The Magic of Menopause: A Holistic Guide to Get Your Happy Back!

https://nabbw.com/expert-columns/lorraine-miano-nabbws-holistic-menopause-health-associate-shares-news-on-how-to-prevent-or-reverse-post-menopause-osteoporosis/

YouTube Link:  https://youtu.be/ecPHLhuz2Q8

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#cardiovasculardisease

#cardiovascularhealth

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#hearthealth

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In this episode, Joy and special guest Juliet Connell discuss their creative journey and how they started a podcast after 50.  There’s laughter, tears and sound advice about how to get started on your own creative journey while you navigate life’s ups and downs.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Everyday Macaroni the podcast which you can find on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean, Amazon Music and YouTube by searching “everyday macaroni”

#sandwichgeneration spanish #comedy #familyfun

Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

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#womenempowerment #Midlifewomen #lifeover50

“Ditch Your Resolutions Day” happened on January 17th. Are you one of the ditchers? (Lol!)  Joy & Lorraine chat about the research and science behind manifesting, what it is and how we can use it for reaching our goals… and dreams. They go on to share how creating a Vision Board  might just be the perfect way to initiate manifesting our best new year!

Some of the key topics of the discussion include:

*What is manifesting? What does the science say?

*What is a vision board and how do we create one?

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Psychology Today: What Is Manifestation? Science-Based Ways to Manifest | Psychology Today

Berkley Wellbeing: How to Manifest Something (Manifest Love, Money, or Anything) - The Berkeley Well-Being Institute (berkeleywellbeing.com)

Psychology Today: What Is a Vision Board and Why Make One? | Psychology Today

Women Rising Co: 6 Steps to Create Your Vision Board (+ the Neuroscience on Why They Work) - Women Rising (womenrisingco.com)

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Are you ready for a Mindset Reset in the New Year? Joy & Lorraine have got you covered!

This discussion centers around how we can identify and change the habit of negative self-judgement, and accept and love ourselves for who we are.

Some of the key topics of the discussion include:

*What is self-judgement?

*How do we identify it?

*The destructive power of self-judgement

*How do we overcome it?

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Mindset Reset Free Challenge: girlishgurus.com

Psychology Today : https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-wise-open-mind/200910/you-can-let-go-negative-self-judgments?amp

Believe in Mind: https://www.believeinmind.com/self-growth/how-to-stop-self-judgement/

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As we ring in the New Year, Joy & Lorraine chat about alternative New Year’s Resolutions that are unique, inspirational and even fun!  They also share some surprising statistics about New Year’s Resolutions.

Some of the key topics of the discussion include:

*When & why do many people give up on their resolutions

*Other surprising NYR statistics that might surprise you

*Some unique, inspiring, and fun alternatives to the typical NYR.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Inside Out Mastery: 19 Surprising New Year’s Resolution Statistics (2024 Updated) (insideoutmastery.com)

Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/changepower/202301/6-unusual-alternatives-to-traditional-new-years-resolutions?amp

Parade Magazine: https://parade.com/969195/megangrant/new-years-resolutions-ideas/

Mindset Reset Challenge:

https://girlishgurus.com/

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In this final episode of 2023, Joy and Lorraine discuss their favorite episodes from the last year and a few of their favorite moments, too.  They also hint at some exciting things to come in 2024 so make sure you tune in next year!  Happy holidays, everyone!

 The Season’s Eatings Recipe Book Download: Home - Girlish Gurus

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In this episode of Girlish Gurus, Joy and Lorraine chat about healthy, easy & yummy homemade gifts you can create for family & friends!  Everyone can be healthy for the holidays!

Both easy and delicious, we are excited for you to bring some Season's Eatings flair to your holiday table.  Here's to a deliciously healthy holiday season!

Some of the key topics of the discussion include:

• As we dive deeper into the holiday season, we wanted to share something fun. You know how sometimes the best gifts are the ones you make yourself? Well, we’ve got some DIY treats up our sleeves!

• Here's the deal:

• They are super simple but oh-so-impressive.

• The Season’s Eatings Recipe Book: FREE Download for you!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Season’s Eatings Recipe Book Download: Home - Girlish Gurus

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