Happy Beyond 40

What would your world look like if you followed your passion? If you’re curious about creating your own path forward... one that allows you to build on what truly ignites you.... if you've ever asked yourself "what if" .... then this episode is for you.

We welcome special guest Meggin Anderson, who is a business owner, mentor and BODi partner. Ten years ago, she made a BOLD move and a BIG change, shedding 80 pounds and starting her own health and wellness company. Meggin shares how she navigated this shift one step at a time with discipline, focus and hard work. She candidly shares how she chose to step-in and manage her own inner critic (Am I too old for this? Is the fitness industry really for me? Is Network Marketing legit?) so that she could focus on building a thriving business helping other working moms lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Meggin's story, along with some invaluable pearls of wisdom, may just leave you asking some important questions as you think about your own path of self-discovery and growth.

To learn more about Meggin: ⁠https://www.megginandersonfitness.com/⁠The resources discussed in this episode include:

Healthy CEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMOQyoOzM0A&list=PLABH3s-oehXSlcO3U-hQYKYfEVlmVi_KV

Growth Day: https://www.growthday.com/

Women Inspiring Women: https://melaniemitro.com/podcast/

Ed Mylett: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ed-mylett-show/id1181233130

Push: https://www.amazon.com/PUSH-Turbocharged-Habits-Bangin-Deserve/dp/1609613333

Sarah and Marcy welcome their first guest to ABR, LaVera Butler! LaVera brings an array of personal and professional experience to the conversation. She shares what lights her up, ideas about navigating change and what it means to "awaken" her authentic self, talents, learning and creativity. LaVera gifts Sarah, Marcy and listeners with beautiful wisdom as it relates to seeking support and knowing yourself while navigating change.

LaVera Butler is a candidate for Integral Coach Certification. She is passionate about the process of self discovery and guiding professionals in making decisions that serve them and those they help in the world. LaVera lives in Georgia, has 20 years of public service  within various regional and state federal offices across the country.  She considers it a privilege to serve with other leaders on behalf of those who need federal agency services the most. LaVera is a Texas native, a member of the African Diaspora, and has served her country in the U.S. Peace Corps and AmeriCorps VISTA. LaVera is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. She holds masters in Public Administration, Fundraising and Grant-making with a specialization in Global Affairs. Some of her favorite things include Lillies, comedy, reading, rain and cold weather, customized resources to improve health and wellbeing, and podcasts. To learn more about LaVera: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laverab/

Resources referenced and suggested in this episode:

• Emotional Agility by Susan David
• Integral Coach Certification

Marcy and Sarah try to understand their own vulnerabilities and how to manage them. Both are trying to lean into being vulnerable while learning more about what they each need and experience when feeling vulnerable. In this episode they share what it means to be vulnerable, what role vulnerability plays in their lives, what it takes to be vulnerable, and how their past experiences, personality types, professions and relationships all have had an impact of just how vulnerable they are willing to be. Also, as always, Marcy and Sarah share resources and tools that support their personal journeys. 

Recourses referenced and suggested in this episode:

• Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown
• Enneagram Personality Test
• Nothing is Wrong With You by June Shiver & Cheri Huber

Sarah and Marcy talk about purpose. What does that even mean? Is your life's purpose the same as your career? Is it more about your life style? How do you know what your purpose is? Do we need to know? Tune into hear the ways Marcy and Sarah define purpose and how their definitions continue to shift as they grow, reflect and figure out what lights them up!

Tool referenced and suggested in this episode: The Long Game by Dorie Clark

Sarah and Marcy answer some tricky questions about their privilege. In what ways do you identify as privileged and how has such privilege shaped you? What 1-2 experiences have you had this past week/month/year that demonstrate this for you and what did you learn from it? How do we navigate day to day to ensure we are pushing self-growth, learning, mitigating privilege, etc.?

Tools referenced and suggested in this episode:

• Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown
• How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
• Mastering Your Inner Critic by Susan MacKenty Brady
• The Intersectional Environmentalist by Leah Thomas
• We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle

Change is a fact of life! In this episode, Marcy and Sarah share their recent experience dealing with big changes in their lives and a few of the practices that are helping them manage the day-to-day burden that can come with these shifts. "When we pay attention to how we react, create space to manage our physical and emotional well being, and lean-in to pressing pause, we can make all of this feel more manageable".

Tools referenced and suggested in this episode (no links this time):

• Doing what brings you joy!
• Going outside
• Journaling
• Working out
• Saying no
• Sharing words of encouragement
• Spending time with friends and family

In this first episode, Sarah and Marcy introduce themselves and the reasons they are coming together to discuss (and record!) their midlife experiences. They a share a bit about podcast goals, their 20+ year friendship and identify ground rules for supporting each other during challenging times, life changes and personal growth. This episode, and that follow, include inspirational books, people, quotes and other tools they find useful. 

Tools referenced and suggested in this episode:

• Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown
• Disability Visibility by Alice Wong
• No Bad Parts by Dr. Richard Schwartz
  • Over It and On With It with Christine Hassler
  • Professional Troublemaker by Luvvie Ajayi Jones
  • The Power of One More by Ed Mylett