When Jackie walks into the wrong room at a conference, she finds exactly what she needs -- and more. Hear the story and find ways to get yourself unstuck. Hint: Your mindset has very little to do with it. 

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Unless you’re living under a rock, you know October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But before you run out and buy that pink kitchen utensil or a bottle of (potentially cancer-causing) pink alcohol… take a listen to this episode.   Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz and I talk the surprising truth behind Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We answer:   • Where does your money actually go? • Which organizations truly help women? • What can you do to make a real impact this month.   Plus, Dr Suzanne shares her own experience being diagnosed with breast cancer 6 years ago — even after doing “everything right.”   7 Ways to Create Impact in October What are some of the ways you can really make an impact to prevent and support?    1. Understand your own breasts (self breast exams each month are a must) 2. Make sure you’re donating time, money and efforts to an organization where you understand the goal 3. Be mindful of what you’re consuming; food, drink, air, chemicals, media. What we put into our brains and hearts is as important as what we put into our bodies.  4. Decrease stress and/or engage stress-relieving activities like yoga and meditation. (Moving your body is key) 5. Support Planned Parenthood or another organization that provides care for women who may otherwise not be able to afford it.  6. Support someone in your community with meals. You can use an app like MealTrain to organize meals in your community.  7. Advocate for yourself! You are the most important person when it comes to healthcare.    Resources   Dr. Susan Love   Sharsheret   Episode 21: Will I even make it to 40? (Jackie's story)   I Did Everything Right and I Still Got Breast Cancer by Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz     About Dr. Suzanne  
I’m a hard-core science nerd with a deep respect for the holistic approach to health and life. Believe it or not, there is a science to self-care!   After earning my medical degree at Southern California School of Medicine and completing my residency at Cedar-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, I wanted to expand my knowledge beyond conventional medicine.   In 2010 I graduated from California College of Ayurveda as a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, which has truly expanded and informed my practice of

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Today is the first in our Healthy You series, four episodes in October to help you feel your best through the transitions and changes that can happen in life over 40 and beyond.

We’re just about 90 days out from the new year. Let’s not move feeling good to the back burner and leave it for 2020. Now is the time.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Liz Lyster about all things hormones. 

So you think you understand the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy, huh? Yup, so did I.

Until I met Dr. Liz Lyster.

Dr. Liz shares her years of expertise in treating many women (and men) through hormonal changes, including menopause and peri-menopause. Trust me when I say, I didn't know what I didn't know about the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy. This was a hugely enlightening conversation for me and I'm confident it can help you too. 

Dr. Liz answers:

How do I know if I'm in menopause?

What is happening to my body?

How long does peri-menopause last?

How long can I take hormone replacement?

Can hormone replacement therapy cause cancer?

  About Dr. Liz

Dr. Liz Lyster is an OB/GYN medical doctor, best-selling author and speaker, and an expert in peri-menopause and menopause.

In her private practice in the San Francisco Bay area, she helps women and men in midlife and beyond lose weight, have more energy, increase their motivation and drive, and generally feel great.

She graduated from Cornell University, went to medical school at UC Irvine, and got her Masters degree at UCLA in Community Health Education.

Dr. Liz walks her own talk – when she turned 50 a few years ago, she celebrated by climbing to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa.

Dr. Liz has two young adult sons, and enjoys hiking and Argentine tango with her husband.

Dr. Liz's Books: 

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It's the episode 40 episodes in the making. At this age and stage of life, we know it's important to celebrate the little things. So we've created a show all about YOU -- the listener. Several Forty Thrive listeners stepped up and spoke out about their favorite episodes. Take a listen!

Huge thanks to actor Andrew Bowen for the awesome Keanu Reeves and Chris Hemsworth impressions. We ladies over 40 reeeeally appreciate it. 

And a huge thanks to our Thrive Tribe for making these episodes happen every week, especially editors Joe Chaffee and Jeff MacDougall. You are loved and appreciated!

Featured Listeners:

Lisa Malcom

Julie Sgroi

Kristen Stevens

Diane Harrises

Lori Caralis

Dawn Marie Bornheimer

Julie Neale

Linda Locke

Episodes mentioned: 

The Value of Vulnerability with Amy Porterfield

For Messy and Imperfect People Only with Leigh Koechner

Thriving Through Transitions with Nancy Karas

The Heart of Entrepreneurship with Katie Krimitsos

From Bachelorette to Business Badass with Moana Dixon (Part 1)

Life After the Bachelor with Moana Dixon (Part 2)

How to Act Like a Grownass Woman with Elsie Escobar

Over 60 is Hilarious with Cathy Ladman and Mindy Sterling

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Dia Bondi is a communications powerhouse who shares her brilliant way to help women like us not only ask for what we want, but actually get it. (Hint: it's like nothing you've ever heard before)

About Dia Bondi   For the last 20 years, some of the most extraordinary world leaders, CEOs, philanthropists and innovators have considered Dia their secret weapon. Over thousands of coaching sessions, she’s helped them tap into their power and move their businesses forward.   Dia helped Rio secure the 2016 Summer Olympics. Her clients include a wide range of organizations in technology and beyond.  She’s coached changemakers at the Clinton Global Initiative and the Commonwealth Games Federation.   In 2018 Dia Launched Ask Like An Auctioneer, a project to help 1MM women ask for more and get it using the mental model and frameworks from the world of Auctioneering.  Her drive is to help women be more courageous in how and what the ask for, gain a sense of control and confidence in their negotiations so they can reach their goals faster.   Dia is a SheEO activator and sits on the Development Board for The Coaching Fellowship, accelerating extraordinary women leaders in social impact. In 2016, she took up the mic as an auctioneer to maximize fundraising for non-profits benefiting women and girls. Dia is direct, magnetic, fierce and insatiably curious — and she’s passionate about helping women succeed. 

 

  Connect with Dia   Website   Ask Like an Auctioneer   Facebook   LinkedIn   Instagram   Twitter

 

 

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If you’re looking to feel your absolute best without beating yourself up over being perfect, this is the episode for you.   Courtney Townley, wellness expert and host of the Grace and Grit podcast is here! What I love about Courtney is how she’s evolved her business and her message into so much more than nutrition and exercise. Courtney takes such a gentle, holistic approach — she’s the go-to expert whether you’re at the beginning of your new health journey or just looking to up your game a bit.      Mentioned in this episode:   The Real Reason You Feel Like Crap   More about Courtney:   Courtney Townley began working in the fitness industry over two decades ago when she transitioned from the professional dance world. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a BFA and is fully certified as a STOTT PILATES® instructor, National Strength and Conditioning personal trainer (NSCA-CPT), ACE Health Coach, Precision Nutrition Level 2 Coach. She is also a very proud student of the Ido Portal Method.   Courtney has owned 2 fitness facilities and was so blown away by the results that clients got from her health coaching services, she decided to commit fully to developing that aspect of her business. She’s driven to learn everything she can about her field to help her clients get the results they desire and to be sure they have fun along the way.   Connect with Courtney:   Grace and Grit podcast   Grace and Grit private FB group   Work with Courtney:   Check out Courtney's FREE masterclass — she’s sharing how behavior change really works so you can reach your health goals with more ease and grace. 

 

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Each week, I work extremely hard to connect women over 40 with experts and resources to help enhance your life, provide practical tools and maybe inspire and motivate you to create the best freaking life ever.

It's also important to me that I share my own personal experiences and struggles, because I know if I'm struggling with it, maybe you are too.

This week, I had an amazing interview scheduled to share with you. And I will -- soon. But I've decided to live by example and make a decision that I desperately need, and may actually be a lesson you need to hear. 

I'd love to hear from you. Is there something in your life you need to say "not today" to? 

 

 

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If you’re a parent living in an empty — or almost empty — nest, this episode is for you. Lisa Heffernan, co-founder of Grown and Flown, has made it her life's work to support parents during what can be an extremely difficult transition.
 

In the midst of guiding their own kids through this crazy transition, Lisa and her biz partner, Mary Dell Harrington, launched what has become the largest website and Facebook group for parents of fifteen to twenty-five year olds, earning them a spot on People Magazine's 25 Women Changing the World in 2017.   Now they’ve compiled new takeaways and fresh insights from all that they’ve learned into a handy, must-have guide.   Get the Grown and Flown book today!   Grown and Flown is a one-stop resource for parenting teenagers, leading up to—and through—high school and those first years of independence. It covers everything from the monumental (how to let your kids go) to the mundane (how to shop for a dorm room). Organized by topic—such as academics, anxiety and mental health, college life—it features a combination of stories, advice from professionals, and practical sidebars.   Get the audio version of Grown and Flown for FREE! If you're a fan of audio books like I am, you are definitely going to love this offer! Get a free month of Audible -- and FREE audiobook download -- at AudibleTrial.com/fortythrive.   Mentioned in this episode:   The Gift of Failure: How to Step Back and Let Your Child Succeed   Meet 100 People: A How-To Guide to the Career and Life Edge Everyone's Missing   Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in

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Have you noticed this summer, we should be calling the show the Sixty Thrive podcast? Strong, smart women over 60 are amazing and I feel lucky to share two more badass broads in this week's episode. Cathy Ladman and Mindy Sterling are hilarious, brilliant — and close friends! So I got to travel to the beach in Santa Monica, CA to chat with them both. 

  About our guests:

Mindy Sterling is an actress and voice actress best known for her roles as Frau Farbissina in the Austin Powers films (hilarious), Principal Susan Skidmore on the Disney Channel series A.N.T. Farm, and Miss Francine Briggs on iCarly.

Cathy Ladman has been seen in several films and TV shows including Mad Men, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Everybody Loves Raymond. She's been on the Tonight Show nine times and was the only female comic to appear on the last two of Johnny Carson’s "Tonight Show Anniversary” shows.

 

 

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We're taking on some of the biggest challenges women over 40 face every day with psychotherapist and relationship expert, Stacy Kaiser. Stacy is just as passionate as I am in helping you live the life you really want -- and she's got some amazing experience to help make it happen.

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Some of the topics we cover:

• Dating over 40 and the red flags you should definitely notice
• What we can do NOW to create a future of happiness
• The secret we can learn from millennials
• Why we’re depleted and what we can do about it
• The Power of NO
• And why late afternoon pajamas are the best idea EVER

About our guest:

Stacy Kaiser is a licensed psychotherapist, relationship expert and media personality and author of How to Be a Grown Up: The Ten Secret Skills Everyone Needs to Know. Stacy was the resident psychotherapist on VH1's Celebrity Fit Club, Lifetime's DietTribe, Investigation Discovery's Fatal Vows, parenting expert on The TODAY Show and Good Morning America, and regular guest expert on Steve Harvey and The Doctors. She’s worked with the FBI, Los Angeles Fire Department, Los Angeles Unified School District... but her most coveted role is as my guest on today’s Forty Thrive podcast (well, duh!).

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