Dr. Lynn Banis is a grief coach, speaker, and the founder of Widows Rising Together. With a PhD in human behavior and decades of experience in corporate consulting and coaching, Lynn helps widows and others navigating major life loss rediscover purpose, rebuild their identity, and create a fulfilling life after profound change.

In this episode, Dr. Banis sits down with Christina to discuss grief, widowhood, and how loss reshapes identity, relationships, and daily life. Lynn shares her own personal journey through multiple losses, the mistakes she made while grieving, and what ultimately led her to create Widows Rising Together. Together, they explore why the second year of grief can be harder than the first, how friends and family can truly support someone who is grieving, why “fixing” isn’t helpful, and how widows can begin rebuilding their lives without feeling rushed or alone.

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Website: https://widowsrisingtogether.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-banis-36987b2aa/

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Naomi Reynolds is a U.S. Army veteran, author, and advocate dedicated to empowering women veterans through resilience, healing, and purpose-driven leadership. A Vietnam-era service member, Naomi has spent years fighting for justice for women who were forced out of the military due to pregnancy or military sexual trauma, and she continues to be a powerful voice for veteran mental health and compensation reform.

In this episode, Naomi sits down with Christina to discuss her military service, surviving sexual assault while in the Army, being forced out due to pregnancy, and the long-term mental health impact that followed. Naomi shares her current fight against VA compensation cuts, the broader legislative battle to restore justice for women veterans, and the urgent need for reform in how veterans - especially women - are treated. She also provides resources for women veterans seeking help, explains how to begin the VA claims process, and speaks candidly about mental health, homelessness, and why continuing to speak out is what keeps her going.

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Website: helpingveteransthrive.com 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomireynolds/

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Lori Altermann is a pop culture commentator, comedian, and host of the podcast Fan or Fanatic, who has built a massive following on TikTok by sharing sharp, funny, and unapologetically honest takes on reality TV, Hollywood, beauty, and life after 50.

In this episode, Lori sits down with Christina to discuss reinventing yourself later in life, finding success on TikTok after becoming an empty nester, navigating motherhood and mental health, embracing authenticity online, building a business through social media, and why it’s never too late to chase your dreams… even if people think it’s “cringey.”

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lorialtermann 

Fan or Fanatic: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ds7DxDh1M4qlnnjpn5FCJ?si=10eb0acc5f7a448e 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Lori-Altermann-61554507805815/

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Morgan Adams is a holistic sleep coach who helps midlife women get consistent, restorative sleep without relying on pills or quick fixes. A former pharmaceutical sales rep, Morgan is a two-time breast cancer thriver, women’s health advocate, and certified health and sleep coach whose work has been featured in Forbes, MindBodyGreen, Yahoo, and more.

In this episode, Morgan sits down with Christina to discuss why so many women over 50 struggle with sleep, including the impact of hormones, anxiety, lifestyle demands, and sleep habits. Morgan shares her personal journey through insomnia and long-term sleep medication use, explains why sleeping pills don’t provide restorative sleep, and offers science-backed strategies to improve sleep quality, consistency, and overall health during midlife.

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Website: https://www.morganadamswellness.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganadamswellness/

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Lisa Haynes is a retired CFO, author, executive and retirement coach, and self-described “Chief Reinvention Wing Woman,” who spent decades making billion-dollar decisions in corporate leadership roles before redefining her next chapter.

In this episode, Lisa sits down with Christina to discuss retiring with intention, redefining purpose after leaving a long corporate career, and how women can create joyful, meaningful next chapters. Lisa shares her personal reinvention journey, introduces her “KILLIN’ IT” framework for thriving in retirement, and offers practical advice on identity, legacy, relationships, and finding fulfillment beyond a traditional job.

Find more from Lisa here:

Website: https://retiredandkillinit.com/ 

Books & Literature: https://www.amazon.com/Retired-Killin-Ultimate-Retirement-Plan/dp/B0FH5BP59B 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-j-haynes-cpa-mba/

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Carole Montgomery is a veteran stand-up comedian with over 40 years in comedy and the creator and host of Funny Women of a Certain Age, the record-breaking Showtime stand-up special that became the network’s highest-rated comedy event. She is a trailblazer fighting ageism and sexism in entertainment by spotlighting powerful, funny women over 50.

In this episode, Carole sits down with Christina to discuss her journey into stand-up comedy, breaking into a male-dominated industry, creating Funny Women of a Certain Age, and why women over 50 are finally getting the spotlight they deserve. Carole shares stories from her early comedy days, her inspirations, how the Showtime special came together, and why confidence, freedom, and imperfection are the real superpowers of aging.

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Website: https://carolemontgomery.com/ 

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carole_Montgomery 

Funny Women of a Certain Age: https://www.funnywomenofacertainage.com/

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Elaine Hendrix is a veteran film and television actress best known for her roles in The Parent Trap, Freaky Friday, and numerous hit TV series, including Friends, ER, Charmed, and Dynasty. Most recently, she captured national attention as one of the few women over 52 to ever reach the finals on Dancing with the Stars, proving that reinvention and growth have no age limit.

In this episode, Elaine sits down with Christina to discuss her early career in dance, the life-altering accident that forced her to pivot, and how Dancing with the Stars became a full-circle return to her first love. Elaine opens up about ageism in Hollywood, redefining self-worth, the power of community, navigating reinvention after 50, and why women must refuse to let the world define their limits.

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Website: https://elainehendrix.com/

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005006/ 

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaine_Hendrix

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Shannon Michelle is a former award-winning interior designer, author, and trauma recovery advocate who rebuilt her life after surviving a near-fatal motorcycle accident, a traumatic brain injury, and a subsequent breast cancer diagnosis. Once one of Los Angeles’ most celebrated interior designers, Shannon is now the author of Step Into Your Miracle, where she shares her powerful journey of healing, resilience, and transformation.

In this episode, Shannon sits down with Christina to discuss her life before the accident, the profound experience of losing and rebuilding her memory, navigating motherhood while recovering from severe trauma, being diagnosed with breast cancer during recovery, and ultimately redefining her identity and purpose. Shannon shares the lessons she’s learned about presence, gratitude, self-care, and embracing a “new version” of yourself after life-changing events.

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Website: https://stepintoyourmiracle.com/ 

Books & Literature: https://stepintoyourmiracle.com/the-book/

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Bianca de la Garza is a 10-time Emmy–nominated journalist, longtime ABC and FOX anchor, and current Newsmax host with nearly 30 years of reporting experience. She has covered major global events—from 9/11 to the Boston Marathon bombing—while also navigating life as a single mother. Now 50, she’s an author, entrepreneur, and champion for women embracing reinvention, authenticity, and confidence at every stage of life.

In this episode, Bianca sits down with Christina to discuss her journey through journalism, motherhood, resilience, reinvention, and why turning 50 has become a powerful new chapter. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from her career, insights from her book Incoming, lessons in navigating media transformation, and inspiring perspectives on women’s strength, health, longevity, and the freedom to pivot at any age.

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Website: https://www.biancadelagarza.com/ 

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bianca_de_la_Garza 

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Gwen Borden and her daughter, Amy Goober, are a remarkable mother–daughter duo: Gwen is a 94-year-old former teacher, social worker, and pioneering bereavement therapist who co-authored My Mother Always Says: 25 Lessons for Finding the Silver Lining, and Amy is an action coach, successful entrepreneur, and creator of women’s events and travel experiences that empower midlife women to ask, “What’s next?”

In this episode, Gwen and Amy sit down with Christina to discuss how Gwen’s life - from the Great Depression and her sister’s polio, to losing her first husband at 49, building one of the first bereavement centers, and supporting families after 9/11 - became the foundation for 25 powerful life lessons about resilience and silver linings. They share the story behind writing the book together, favorite lessons like “you can’t put your head on someone else’s shoulders” and “there are no bad experiences, just the ones you don’t learn from,” and how Amy’s own journey - opening a bakery with no experience, founding women’s events, and leading Wandering Women travel groups - continues the legacy of strong, optimistic women inspiring the next generation.

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Website: https://amygoober.com/ 

Books & Literature: https://www.amazon.com/My-Mother-Always-Says-Lessons-ebook/dp/B0DWKLDD18

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