Sometimes there are moments in life that feel like they were created by an act of divine intervention.   This is one of them.   I read this blog post by Dr Rachel Barbanel-Fried (AKA Dr. RBF) entitled Things That Bend Won't Break. It really spoke to me at a time I needed it. So I invited her onto the podcast.   Little did I know, it would become the mantra for getting through the next several weeks for all of us.    If there is one episode you may need right now, it's this one. Right here. For you.    About the guest: Dr. Rachel Barbanel-Fried, aka Dr. RBF, is a clinical psychologist, writer, and optimal performance consultant based in Newton Centre, Massachusetts. She consults with executives and organizations looking to elevate performance and reach new levels of success in the workplace and beyond. She also sees individuals, couples, and families in a therapeutic setting who are looking to move forward towards growth, change, and healing. Dr. RBF utilizes an evidence-based, collaborative approach. She’s direct, down-to-earth, and non-judgmental, specializing in working with people from diverse backgrounds. She is also a consultant with the Flow Research Collective, a peak performance research and training organization.    Some of my favorite quotables from this episode:   "The best exercise is whatever you like."   “Take the moment of suck and come up with other options.”   "People are not broken, we may feel broken."   "We all think that whatever happening in our heads is true."   "The feeling itself is just a feeling but then we get caught up in our judgement of feelings, that’s when we get stuck."   Are you ready to start a podcast or just thinking about it? Join me for the 5-Day Podcast Clarity Challenge! It's FREE! 

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Recently, Katie Krimitsos of Women's Meditation Network came into the Forty Thrive community to provide us all the opportunity to tune back into ourselves and regain focus and clarity on our lives. 

Through her Release, Surrender and Glow guided meditation, Katie helps you ease into the natural rhythm of your life, helping you let go of all those things you’re desperately trying to control and instead tune into your own inner voice so she can guide you confidently through these moments.  

Enjoy this wherever and whenever you need a little break in your day. 

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Are you ready to make your next chapter your BEST chapter? Courtney Townley is here to help you do just that! In fact, she's taking it a step further and invites you to the Confident Women Rising Summit, a FREE online event happening April 20-24. Learn from 16 leading experts, what it really takes to reclaim your health, your happiness and your confidence after 40. Register HERE.    SPECIAL OFFER: Get the Confident Women Rising Backstage Pass A backstage pass to this event grants you access to all of the video interviews, audio files, and additional bonus materials so you can go through them at your own pace once the event begins on April 20th. (Only $34 thru 4/22!) Get it HERE!   Mentioned in this episode: Confidence Code  

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Are you ready to actively cash in on life’s lessons? Are you ready to own your special brand of crazy? Rocki Howard, founder of Grown Woman Life, is here to show us how to do just that.

In this episode, we talk:

• The core principals of Grown Woman Life

• How finding your “complementary crazy” comrades makes all the difference

• Why impact means nothing if it’s not combined with this

Guest: Rocki Howard is a Senior Leader for a global recruitment process outsourcing firm by day. She has interviewed thousands of people in the span of her 30 year recruitment career. She has certifications in project management, HR and lean methodologies. During the day her love for people’s special brands of crazy have translated into her being named Global Manager of the Year and being acknowledged as one of the top 100 Global Minority Executives by EmPower 2 years running. Rocki’s passion around empowering women has resulted in her launching the Grown Woman Life platform where her mission is to highlight, engage, educate and inspire bold, brilliant, badass professional women over 40 with the goal of changing the narrative on what it means to be a professional woman over 40.

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The Reason You're Broke with Denise Duffield Thomas

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Welcome to this special episode of Forty Thrive. What makes it so special? Well I’m glad you asked.

First of all, April 2, 2020 is my 49th birthday. That’s right, it’s my last year in my 40s. To celebrate, I invited five incredible women on to the podcast for this episode. These women are resilient…they’re smart… they take no BS… and they are like sisters to me.

Actually they’re more than like sisters to me, they are my sisters.

To give you some context to the conversation you’re about to hear...

• The six of us also have 7 brothers — so yeah, there are 13 of us in total.
• There were 11 kids originally when my mom died from breast cancer at the age of 39. She’s the mother of the first 5 sisters you’ll hear from today, I was the baby. Two of us — including myself — carry the genetic mutation that led to our mother’s cancer.
• My dad remarried a little while later and they had two more kids. That’s where girl #6 comes in.

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So you’ll hear from six women ranging from 42-64; kickass women who work hard, crack inappropriate jokes and who have experienced a whole lot of life between us.

Here’s a little cheat sheet.

— Two of my sisters are now sober

— One of them stayed sober even after experiencing the tragic and sudden loss of her 30 year old daughter in a car crash

— One of my sisters is currently fighting glioblastoma, an incurable brain cancer that she’s been battling for over two and a half years.

— Our father died four years ago from Alzheimers. This was after suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes for decades. He was the strongest, biggest personality we’ve ever known and I’m willing to say, the most influential human being in all of our lives.

–– We were raised in the suburbs of Boston. They all live in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. I live 3000 miles away in California.

–– We recorded this with a studio audience — okay, not really… but we did have some family members sitting nearby and heckling at times.

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At this point of the game, couldn't we all use a little lighthearted laughter? I invited comedian Tammy Pescatelli into the free and private Forty Thrive community for a chat I thought you'd enjoy. 

You may know Tammy from Last Comic Standing, the new Showtime special More Funny Women of a Certain Age or on talk shows like The Tonight Show, The Talk and The View. Tammy was also the star of A Stand Up Mother on WETV, which was all about her life as a mom, wife and comic. 

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When I discover a woman’s voice — especially over 40 — who has found an impactful, creative way to share her story through the power of podcasting, I can’t help but yell it from the rooftops. Now more than ever, elevating each other’s voices is hugely important.    I met Nikki Boyer probably 7 or 8 years ago when she was involved with a TV show I was working on. Nikki’s an Emmy Award winning TV host, actress, voice over artist…and life coach.    You may recognize her from Wendy Williams show, Access Hollywood, countless TV shows or on Straight Talk with Ross, the podcast she co-hosts. But it’s her new 6-episode podcast series, Dying for Sex that we’re going to dive into today.  Start your free 30-day trial of Audible

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  About Nikki Boyer: In my 20 years in the entertainment field, I learned that my favorite part about interviewing people was creating a connection and having meaningful, deep conversations.  With my life experience and certified life coaching tools, I'd love to help you through challenging times as well as expand your experiences. Talking about your most vulnerable thoughts is powerful.  So often we push those thoughts aside to protect us from fear.  We can work on creating a safe space, getting clear about what you want out of life, and changing your mindset.  I believe that together we can communicate and work in a way that frees you up to make space for new habits and new ways of thinking.   Together, we will Talk it Out.    About Dying for Sex:  When host Nikki Boyer’s best friend Molly is diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer, she decides to do something bold. She leaves an unhappy marriage and embarks on a series of sexual adventures to feel alive.

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Angela Chee’s mission is to help people break through their barriers, step into the spotlight and live their legacy. Now she’s highlighting those people in her brand new — and soon to be wildly successful — podcast the Power of the Only.    We talk the evolution of women, how fear presents itself when we’re over 40 (vs when we were younger) and getting comfortable with our own voice, in whatever life’s season we find ourselves in.    If you’ve ever felt like “the only” — the only woman, the only person of color, the only anything… in your work, community or family… I think this episode — and Angela’s message — will resonate deeply.    Speaking of resonating deeply… a few days back I shared three key ways to support Forty Thrive and help me to build a team of women over 40 in creating more resources for YOU. The response did not disappoint!    Want to learn more? Visit the Forty Thrive Patreon page!   Huge thanks to our "Three-vers" Barbara, Pam, Julie, Courtney, Lisa, Karly, Andrea, Delisa   Our new book club members! Emily, Laura, Rocki,    And… before our FT membership is even launched, a huge welcome to Christine and Amy!   About Angela:

Angela Chee is a keynote speaker, media/communication coach, and host of  “The Power Of The Only” Podcast.

A former TV news anchor and reporter with more than 20 years of media experience, she now works with visionary leaders, executives and entrepreneurs who are ready to own voice, their power and amplify their message and mission through speaking, video and media. Her mission is to help people break through their barriers, step into the spotlight and live their legacy.  Through one on one coaching, group workshops and online programs she helps her clients be clear, confident and connected and ready for any opportunity on-camera and off.  

Angela's speaking career started at 15, when she was the first Asian American woman to win the title of “Miss California National Teen-Ager.”  Now Angela presents inspirational and transformative keynotes and corporate trainings for Fortune 500 companies, universities, and professional associations on topics related to leadership, women’s empowerment, communication, diversity and media.  She also serves on the Media Advisory Board of the Asian Culture and Media Alliance and was the founder of The Zen Mom®, an inspirational and informative website for moms.

Born on the East Coast and raised in Southern California by Chinese immigrant parents, she is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. She is a mother of two and a healthy foodie, who loves yoga, quotes and all things inspirational.

You can find her @AngelaCheeTV on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube and at www.AngelaChee.com

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Ada Cal­houn is author of the New York Times best­seller Why We Can’t Sleep: Wom­en’s New Midlife Cri­sis, an expan­sion of her viral sto­ry for Oprah​.com and a ​“gen­er­a­tion-defin­ing explo­ration of the new midlife cri­sis fac­ing Gen X women and the unique cir­cum­stances that have brought them to this point.”   Get the book on Amazon or listen to Ada's book for FREE! Visit AudibleTrial.com/FortyThrive.   Big Announcement! Forty Thrive is now on Patreon! Let's connect on a deeper level with one of three options!

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Are you ready to get rich, lucky bitch? Denise Duffield-Thomas is here to help you do just that. 

Denise Duffield-Thomas is the money mindset mentor for the new wave of online female entrepreneurs. Her best-selling books “Lucky Bitch” and “Get Rich, Lucky Bitch” give a fresh and funny road-map to create an outrageously successful life and business.

Denise helps women release their fear of money, set premium prices for their services and take back control over their finances.

Denise is an award winning speaker, author and entrepreneur who helps women transform their Economy-Class money mindset into a First-Class life. Find her at www.LuckyBitch.com   Get the audio version of one of Denise's books for FREE! Visit AudibleTrial.com/FortyThrive.   In this episode:   What are money blocks and how can you clear them?   How you might be sabotaging your own success   How to start building abundance, one small goal at a time   The secret to starting a side hustle   How to earn passive income sharing what you already know   Why starting is more important than perfection   How to get your mojo back   The difference between a best selling author and YOU.   Denise's books:    Lucky Bitch   Get Rich Lucky Bitch   Chillpreneur    

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