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Welcome to Message In the Middle, in this episode, Marianne sits down with Ginny MacColl, a 72-year-old actress, dancer, and competitive athlete who proves that age is just a number. Ginny's journey from dancing on Broadway to making history as the oldest competitive female Ninja athlete is nothing short of extraordinary.
Join us as we explore Ginny's multi-faceted career, which began in 1974 as a dancer in the hit Broadway show Pippin. We delve into her transition into acting, her success in over 100 national commercials, and her 20-year hiatus to focus on family and a career in radio. But Ginny's story doesn’t end there—she rekindled her acting career and, inspired by her daughter Jessie Graff, embarked on a remarkable journey in strength training and Ninja competitions.
At 63, Ginny performed her first pull-up, and by 71, she secured her place in the 2024 Guinness World Records as the oldest female competitive Ninja athlete. Ginny continues to defy expectations by competing in regional Ninja competitions and national swim meets.
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Today we're diving deep into the world of big feelings. Emotions can be overwhelming for anyone, but learning to manage them is crucial, especially when it comes to guiding our children and grandchildren and providing them with tools to help them process, communicate and heal.
In this episode, we have a special guest, Jennifer Ginty. Jen is a single mom, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate who has bravely navigated life with Complex PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder resulting from childhood trauma. Despite these challenges, Jen has emerged stronger and is now on a mission to help others understand and manage their emotions through her YouTube channel and unique creation "Moody Monster."
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Joining Marianne today is Abbey Heagney. For over 20 years, Abbey struggled to quiet her inner mean girl and find confidence in her body, her decisions, and who she was. Coaching completely transformed her life, and now, as a board-certified health & life coach, she helps others quiet their inner mean girl and create the habits, confidence, and life they love.
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Abbey's Journey to Coaching: Abbey shares her inspiring backstory, highlighting how her path to becoming a coach was set in motion years before she officially started. Her personal struggles and triumphs have shaped her unique approach to helping others.
Identifying and Changing Our Stories: We delve into the importance of recognizing and altering the negative narratives we carry. Abbey offers insights and practical advice on how to begin this transformative process and says the key lives in focusing on the future version of you and believing that version is possible.
Quieting the Inner Mean Girl: One of Abbey's favorite topics! She discusses the most effective techniques she has encountered for silencing that critical inner voice and fostering self-compassion.
Gaining Confidence: Abbey shares strategies for building genuine confidence in oneself. From small daily habits to major mindset shifts, learn how to start believing in your worth.
Shredding All-or-Nothing Thinking: Discover how to stay engaged in your wellness journey even when progress seems slow or non-existent. Abbey discusses the pitfalls of all-or-nothing thinking and how to adopt a more balanced, sustainable approach.
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https://www.wellnesswithabbeyh.com/coaching
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Welcome to another episode of Message In the Middle! I'm your host, Marianne, and today, we're joined by Witney Riley, a transformation mentor with over 25 years of experience. Witney has dedicated her career to guiding individuals towards better lives, helping them transition from challenging relationships to fulfilling ones, from weight struggles to weight happiness, and from financial insecurity to financial freedom. As a certified EFT practitioner, founder of a unique meditation technique, and author of two acclaimed books, Witney offers a wealth of wisdom and practical advice. In this episode, we dive deep into her journey, insights, and the tactical steps she uses to help her clients thrive.
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewhitneyriley?_t=8n7b7B7iDCU&_r=1
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startyourbetterlife
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitneyrileytm/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@whitneyriley?si=TrYxNhd4ETmOfVDvWebsite: Witney Riley's Website
Previous EFT related episodes:
https://www.messageinthemiddle.com/eft-tapping-explained-evidence-and-effectiveness-with-dr-jill-wener/
https://www.messageinthemiddle.com/eft-tapping-a-pathway-to-healing-with-corby-furrow/
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Today, we’re diving into the art of reframing our thoughts, expectations, and perceived boundaries of middle age and beyond. Joining me for this conversation is Ande Lyons. Ande is a four-time founder, a former global startup mentor, and a seasoned podcaster since 2012. Currently, she hosts the popular Don’t Be Caged By Your Age Podcast, where she helps individuals dissolve ageist beliefs and thrive beyond 65.
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Your renaissance years are a time for reimagining, repurposing, and rewiring your life for vibrancy and fulfillment. Don’t let age define your boundaries.
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Today, we’re diving into the world of strength training. Our guest, Sarah Siertle, is an expert in inclusive strength and movement coaching. Sarah's mission is to help people of all sizes and abilities get strong, enjoy life, and build a healthy relationship with exercise.
Sarah is a certified Applied Health and Human Performance Specialist and Human Movement Specialist. She brings a compassionate, patient, and accepting approach to fitness, standing in deep contrast to the mainstream fitness culture. Whether you want to play with your kids, dance all night, surf on vacation, or simply move better in daily life, Sarah’s guidance is here to support you.
Join us as we explore Sarah's journey into the fitness industry, the principles of size-inclusive and weight-neutral training, and practical tips for incorporating strength training into your routine.
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Thank you for joining us on this episode of Message In the Middle. We hope you found inspiration and practical advice to start or continue your strength training journey. Remember, the key to successful fitness is finding a routine that fits your body and lifestyle.
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In today's episode we're rounding out our three-guest series focused on learning more about psychic abilities and other non-mainstream modalities that can help validate our intuition and guide us in various areas of our lives.
Joining Marianne today is Julie Speetjens. Once an IT Project Manager, Julie's intuitive abilities blossomed spontaneously in her early 40s during her Reiki training. Now, she is a Reiki Master and Teacher, specializing in multiple types of Reiki, as well as a professional Psychic Medium.
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Welcome to another enlightening episode of Message In the Middle! Today, we dive into the fascinating world of Quantum Human Design with Dr. Marie Gasper-Hulvat. Dr. Hulvat is not only a Quantum Human Design™ Specialist but also a Certified Family Coach, Quantum Alignment System™ Practitioner, and Reiki Master Teacher. In her full-time job, she's a professor of Art History and an art historian, but her true passion lies in helping individuals transform their lives through Human Design coaching. Join us as we explore how understanding your Human Design can unlock your personality, strengths, and potential life path.
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Thank you for joining us on this journey of self-discovery and transformation. Remember, understanding yourself is the first step towards unlocking your true potential. Until next time, take care and keep exploring the wonders of who you are!
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Join us today as we dip our toe into the world of "Woo". Joining me for this conversation is Angela Bixby. Angela's journey into the spiritual realm began long before she officially recognized it. She describes herself as an empath and a natural claircognizant, with an innate ability to perceive what lies beneath the surface. Although she didn't formally embrace her calling until 2010, by attending a psychic school in New York City, Angela's path as a highly sensitive person led her to this point. Today, she shares her insight and experiences to guide others along similar paths.
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In our conversation, Angela sheds light on common misconceptions surrounding intuition and spirituality. She addresses skeptics who view these topics as too "out there," emphasizing that intuition is a natural gift accessible to all. Drawing from her extensive training and interactions with clients, Angela discusses various intuitive capabilities and how individuals can recognize and nurture them.
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Angela offers practical advice on enhancing intuitive abilities such as embracing active dream work. She emphasizes the importance of raising one's frequency and shares techniques for cultivating joy and positivity in daily life. Furthermore, Angela explores the nuances of interpreting intuitive insights, distinguishing between potential futures and certain outcomes.
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Welcome to the first episode of our new series on psychic abilities here on Message In the Middle! I'm your host, Marianne, and today we embark on a fascinating journey into unconventional ways of perceiving and interpreting information beyond our five physical senses. This series aims to provide valuable insights for those who are curious, skeptical, or simply seeking more information about psychic perspectives and modalities.
In this episode, we are joined by Rauncie Reynolds, the Pagan Chaplain at Rochester Institute of Technology. Rauncie is a Wedding Officiant, Funeral Officiant, Spiritual Advisor, Tarot Reader, Pagan Priestess, teacher, Birth and Death Doula, and event producer, and also known as Granny Goth. She is the real deal, and it was amazing to have her with us to kick off this series.
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Message in the Middle is a podcast for women navigating the challenges, transitions, and reinventions that often come with midlife.
Hosted by Marianne DeMello-Smith, each…
Whether you're facing a career change, caregiving responsibilities, health challenges, grief, relationship shifts, menopause, identity changes, or simply wondering what's next, Message in the Middle offers encouragement, wisdom, and real-world strategies to help you move forward with greater confidence and purpose.
Together, we'll explore resilience, personal growth, self-discovery, emotional well-being, and the power of turning life's messes into meaningful midlife messages.
Because midlife isn't the end of your story. It may just be the beginning of your next chapter.

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