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Ch. 10-Do You Believe in Soulmates? From MIDDLE AGE BEAUTY Book at Simon & Schuster, by Machel Shull. Machel is the HOST of the Inspired Mind Podcast, voted by FeedSpot as one of the Most Inspirational Podcasts in the state of California.

Find out what your heart's desire is and how you can define your own soulmate qualities by answering questions to bring you closer in your own quest for LOVE.

In 2025, Simon and Schuster picked up MachelShull's first two books, which includes MIDDLE AGE BEAUTY, a wellbeing book designed for anyone interested in easy tips on aging, health and happiness.

This episode, #442 is Chapter 9 from that book, along with thoughts about life from host, Machel Shull. Why is it necessary to visualize our dreams?

Host of the INSPIRED MIND, Machel Shull is the author of five wellbeing books and a yoga teacher in Southern California. This podcast is designed to inspire your mind and remind you of all the reasons you deserve happiness, joy and the fruits of love from your life.

In episode #441, Machel (Ma-shel) shares the HOW the POWER OF YOUR MIND can remain INSPIRED with seven easy tips.

Stay Kind and Have an Inspired Mind,

Machel Shull

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Did you know that women make excellent leaders? Host of INSPIRED MIND shared on episode #441 Chapter Eight, 'Are You in Touch with Your Leadership Skills,' from her book, MIDDLE AGE BEAUTY.

Dear Listener,

For the summer of 2026, I am reading my first book that was published by Collective Ink Publishing in 2013, now with SIMON AND SCHUSTER, MIDDLE AGE BEAUTY, a wellbeing book I wrote about aging, midlife, dreams and how to find BEAUTY in life at any age.

I have 28 more chapters to read to you this summer. We have seven more weeks before summer ends, so I will be adding new chapters every week.

Inside this book you will discover easy beauty secrets, expert interviews from the field of psychology, health and nutrition in ways to motivate you to up your HEALTH GAME MIDLIFE and feel ageless, LONGER than you ever expected.

Life is yours to create. Keep creating and dreaming at any age. I am here to inspire and encourage and remind you of your own DIVINE DESTINY.

CHEERS,

MACHEL SHULL

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What's that famous quote by Reba? "The three bones you need in life, a wish bone, a backbone and a funny bone." The title of this podcast encapsulates just that. "Stay young by having fun," is actually linked to the science behind joy and happiness that helps keep stress at bay and keeping us alive longer.

Dearest Listener,

In episode #440 of INSPIRED MIND, I am excited to read chapter seven from my book, MIDDLE AGE BEAUTY, "Moments like Seinfeld. Discover some important reasons why laughing and being silly can help alleviate stress.

When we make time to increase our joy, we find that right balance to life. Our wellbeing vibration improves and that has an impact in our day to day relationships as well.

I am thrilled to have you here at the INSPIRED MIND.

Stay kind and have an inspired mind,

Machel Shull (ma-shel)

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Are you one of those individuals that love to take magazine quiz's about your life and friendships and romantic partner? If Yes, this podcast is for you. Enjoy taking the FRIENDSHIP QUIZ in Chapter Six inside the book MIDDLE AGE BEAUTY, written by the host of the INSPIRED MIND, Machel Shull. You can buy MIDDLE AGE BEAUTY from Simon and Schuster for just $16.95.

Machel Shull is a wellbeing author of five books, including:

• ​MIDDLE AGE BEAUTY - Simon and Schuster
• ​LIVE LOVE SOUL - Simon and Schuster
• ​SPIRITUAL (HAPPY SOUL) - MANGO JANE BOOKS
• ​BE STILL AND BREATHE - MANGO JANE BOOKS
• ​ANGEL LESSONS - MANGO JANE BOOKS

"Change your thoughts and change your world," is a quote from the late, Dr. Norman Vincent Peale that pretty much sums up this podcast. When we actively seek the light and our higher vibrational self, we have the capacity to create the exact world we want to live and manifest any dream come true. You might have to work for it though. Moreover, if that is so and you love what you are doing, it won't feel like work at all. It will feel like your soul is aligned and you're living the life you were meant to live.

I believe in you. I am here for you. I am here to cheer you on and remind you of your own DIVINE DESTINY. Don't discount yourself if you are midlife or beyond. Today may be the beginning of your true destiny if you just have the courage to begin believing that and carving out your destiny.

This summer, I am reading my first book as a free gift to my listeners. MIDDLE AGE BEAUTY is a soulful aging book that requires the reader to evaluate these key aspects in living:

• ​Health
• ​Mental Health
• ​Community/relationships
• ​Soul, Self-care work

When we take better care of ourselves, our life begins to flow effortlessly forward down the river or our chosen destiny.

Stay Kind and Have an Inspired Mind,

Machel Shull

MachelShull.com

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Chapter 5, MIDDLE AGE BEAUTY, host of INSPIRED MIND shares an easy fountain of youth secret that never goes out of style. What could it be?

Host of Inspired Mind, Machel Shull reads Chapter 4 -from MIDDLE AGE BEAUTY, an interview with Zen Life Teacher from Los Angeles, Michiko Jane Rolek, author of MENTAL FITNESS, in #438 episode from Inspired Mind Podcast.

What's joy got to do with aging? How do you find it? How do you have it? Are you remembering to ADD you to your own to-do-list?

HOST of INSPIRED MIND PODCAST, Machel Shull reads her first book MIDDLE AGE BEAUTY for the summer of 2026. We are on CHAPTER THREE- Do One Act a Day for Yourself that Brings You Inner Joy. After All, YOU are important. In episode #437 you will discover:

• A vulnerable share from Machel when she reflected back to early motherhood, moving and feeling isolated in a new town after leaving Los Angeles.
• ​ A poignant quote by Pearl S. Buck that encapsulates everything regarding small joys and why it's important to strive for them each day.
• Examples of what small joys look like and how you can weave them into your every day life.
• ​Discover a mantra for living from Dr. Norman Vincent Peale.
• ​Here is a quote from this chapter regarding the relevance of joy, written by Machel Shull in MIDDLE AGE BEAUTY book now at Simon and Schuster: "Often on our journey at different periods and chapters it will be challenging to make time for what can bring us moments of inner joy. However, if we forget to nourish our soul along the way, our lives can feel out-of-sorts and lack a deeper meaning."

In this episode #436, Machel Shull, host of INSPIRED MIND PODCAST reads Chapter Two from her first book, MIDDLE AGE BEAUTY.

Find out these key points:

• ​Is it possible that BOTOX can accelerate aging?
• ​Is Botox a derivative of a toxin?
• ​Can you lose the ability to feel empathy for another human being
• ​Can overuse of Botox cause atrophy to your face muscles?
• ​What will my face look like in ten years if I use Botox every month?

Machel Shull is the author of five wellbeing books, including MIDDLE AGE BEAUTY and LIVE LOVE SOUL which are both being distributed by Simon and Schuster. You can buy an E-Book or paperback at their website.