Midlife Mastery

Dr. Mina is a Harvard trained dermatologist and host of The Skin Real podcast is on a mission to provide people with real skin care information and advice. In this episode she discusses misconceptions and ways to simplify skin care, the three products we should all be using, skin changes as we age, and even shares a bit about how men’s skin care is different.

I am guilty of not putting much thought into skin care so this was a fun and valuable conversation for me. I really appreciate her message that skin care doesn’t have to be complicated and it doesn’t have to be super expensive.

You can find out more and connect with her at www.theskinreal.com

Ready to play bigger in midlife? Let’s get started!

 

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Most retirement conversations seem to hinge around dollars and dates – how much do you have and when will you retire. Bill and Pete Bush are financial planners who approach the conversation a bit differently and share how our 50s are the time to really be thinking through what we want our retirement to look like, what will we be doing, how will we be contributing to our lives and the world, and the importance of planning our health, not just our wealth for retirement. I really enjoyed their perspective on thinking about retirement and they were just great fun to talk to.

Along with running Horizon Financial Group, they are authors of The Runway Decade: Building a Pre-Retirement Flight Plan in Your Fifties and hosts of The Runway Decade Podcast. You can find more about them along with tools and other planning resources at: https://www.horizonfg.com/

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Thank you for listening – we now have listeners in 88 (!) countries and are in the global top 10% of podcasts in our category – and continue to grow, primarily from word of mouth. Please keep sharing episodes you love with your friends. A super simple way to share is to direct them to FollowThePodcast.com/MidlifeMastery.

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Just a quick episode without a guest to talk about what’s been happening, a solution (perhaps) to making friends in midlife, and a cool fitness app I’ve been using to track food and nutrients (www.cronometer.com).

Ready to play bigger in midlife? Let’s get started!

 

Thank you for listening – we now have listeners in 82 (!) countries and are in the global top 10% of podcasts in our category – and continue to grow, primarily from word of mouth. Please keep sharing episodes you love with your friends. A super simple way to share is to direct them to FollowThePodcast.com/MidlifeMastery.

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Alison Jacobson hosts the podcast “Midlife Mavericks,” coaches midlife women, and is author of the book “Daily Inspiration for Midlife Women: A Guide to Peace, Joy, Confidence, and Abundance.”

I am very excited to have Alison as a guest as we share a similar view of the power of midlife. In this conversation, we discuss:

* Getting past self-doubt.

* Taking on new challenges, like when she ran her first marathon at 58.

* Living confidentially.

* Reconnecting with who we used to be.

* Approaching new things with a sense of wonder and vulnerability.

* Fear of not being enough.

* Courage to live an imperfect life.

 

Alison’s expertise is with women, but everything discussed applies to men, too. You can learn more about her at www.alison-jacobson.com.

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Thank you for listening – we now have listeners in 78 (!) countries and are in the global top 10% of podcasts in our category – and continue to grow, primarily from word of mouth. Please keep sharing episodes you love with your friends. A super simple way to share is to direct them to FollowThePodcast.com/MidlifeMastery.

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This episode is about retirement, but not really about saving or investing. Rather, Joe Allaria, CFP and host of The Retirement Power Hour Podcast, joins me to discuss thinking about the lifestyle of retirement and creating a fulfilling retirement. Sure, the numbers are important, but if the average retirement is almost two decades, it’s just as important to be thinking about quality of life.

He also discusses some of the myths of retirement, the different levels of retirement (it’s not all or nothing), and what we could all be doing now to prepare.

I really enjoyed Joe’s perspective as it inspired me to think about retirement differently than I ever had before. You can hear more of Joe’s thoughts on his podcast at: https://www.retirementpowerhourpodcast.com/ or learn more about him at his company’s website: https://carsonallaria.com/our-team/joe-allaria/

Let’s get started!

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Theresa DeWit has a huge vision: to make a difference in one million marriages. Like many visions, it started out smaller. She just wanted to pass some marriage advice on to her 20-something kids. That advice has grown into a best-selling book, an online course, and relationship coaching.

Theresa shares some of her insights and strategies to improve midlife marriages. I appreciated the simplicity and practicality of her approach: being intentional, creating joy, and understanding your partner’s needs. She also discussed where she sees people getting in their own way in their relationships.

Our relationships are a key part of midlife and Theresa shares simple but important ways to create joyful marriages.

You can connect with Theresa at JoyfullyMarried.com or on Instagram @Theresa_DeWit

 

Thank you for listening – we now have listeners in 78 (!) countries and are in the global top 10% of podcasts in our category – and continue to grow, primarily from word of mouth. Please keep sharing episodes you love with your friends. A super simple way to share is to direct them to FollowThePodcast.com/MidlifeMastery.

Also, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a quick review at LoveThePodcast.com/MidlifeMastery This lets me know what you really enjoy about the show so I can keep improving it AND helps others learn about the show so more people can create a phenomenal midlife.

 

 

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I can’t be the only one who’s noticed health and fitness takes a lot more intentionality and conscious effort than it did in my 30s, or even my 40s. Things take longer, I bounce back slower, and life catches up quicker. I suspect many of us in our 50s and 60s find ourselves wanting to get back into shape, wanting to get back that physical vibrancy we had before. If that’s you, today’s guest has you covered. Martin Bolduc is a body transformation coach who works with men 50 and older to, as he puts it, “get their swag back.” But, even though is focus is on helping men, he shares great information that applies to everyone.

One of the things I appreciate is his approach is measured, realistic, and focused on health first and fitness second. He discusses:

* His own battle with cancer and bouncing back to win a body transformation contest.

* The importance of having a clear vision of who you want to be.

* Why focusing on daily action is more important than focusing on weight loss.

* The compound effect of commitment, consistency, and common sense.

* Where men often tend to get in their own way when starting a new fitness program.

There is no quick fix, crash diet, workout insanity here. The focus is on sustainable daily action. As Martin says, “Routine is not sexy, but routine will make you sexy.”

Connect with Martin on Instagram at: @bolduc.health.fitness.

 

Thank you for listening – we now have listeners in 77 (!) countries and are in the global top 10% of podcasts in our category – and continue to grow, primarily from word of mouth. Please keep sharing episodes you love with your friends. A super simple way to share is to direct them to FollowThePodcast.com/MidlifeMastery.

Also, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a quick review at LoveThePodcast.com/MidlifeMastery This lets me know what you really enjoy about the show so I can keep improving it AND helps others learn about the show so more people can create a phenomenal midlife.

 

 

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Facebook: @MidlifeMasteryPodcast

YouTube: @MidlifeMastery

I LOVED this conversation with Ellen Kocher and Dominique Ben Dhaou. As the co-authors of the book Wake-Up, Shake-Up, Thrive!: How to Lift Up Your Life in Your 50’s and Beyond, they brought tons of information and inspiration on creating and embracing a vibrant life after 50, with a particular focus on work and careers.

We discussed:

* How ageing is regarded in different countries, both personally and in the workplace.

* Myths and stereotypes about ageing and careers.

* The personal and professional advantages that come with growing older.

* Getting beyond being set in our emotions.

* Growing older vs getting old.

* How views of retirement are changing.

* Rethinking careers after 50.

You can connect with Ellen and Dominique at their website: WakeUpShakeUpThrive.com or on Instagram: @WakeUpShakeUpThrive.

As they say, “Don’t grow old waiting.” The time is now so let’s get started!

 

Thank you for listening – we now have listeners in 74 (!) countries and are in the global top 10% of podcasts in our category – and continue to grow, primarily from word of mouth. Please keep sharing episodes you love with your friends. A super simple way to share is to direct them to FollowThePodcast.com/MidlifeMastery.

Also, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a quick review at LoveThePodcast.com/MidlifeMastery This lets me know what you really enjoy about the show so I can keep improving it AND helps others learn about the show so more people can create a phenomenal midlife.

 

 

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Happy New Year!

No guest this episode. I wanted to share some thoughts I’ve been having about replacing my annual goals with a focus on developing really small habits. I have been creating annual goals for the past 20 years and I like the direction they provide, but I’ve noticed I’m sometimes not so good at translating goals into actions. Sometimes it’s overwhelmingly big, sometimes I don’t know where to start, and sometimes I just don’t find the goal motivating. So what if I focus on creating habits instead?

Give it a listen and let me know your thoughts.

 

 

Thank you for listening – we now have listeners in 74 (!) countries and are in the global top 10% of podcasts in our category – and continue to grow, primarily from word of mouth. Please keep sharing episodes you love with your friends. A super simple way to share is to direct them to FollowThePodcast.com/MidlifeMastery.

Also, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a quick review at LoveThePodcast.com/MidlifeMastery This lets me know what you really enjoy about the show so I can keep improving it AND helps others learn about the show so more people can create a phenomenal midlife.

 

 

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Many in the fitness industry promise (or strongly suggest) quick fixes and amazing results. But that’s not really how our bodies work and it often leads to disappointment, frustration, and the relentless search for that next miracle diet and workout. But what if we approached it differently?

Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna from Ageless Workout guest today to dispel a few myths and talk about their evidence based ageless workout lifestyle. They discuss:

* Approaching fitness from a health foundation

* Building solid habits and psychological skills

* Getting past the quick fix mentality and embracing incremental change

* Getting started with a health and fitness program

* Five rules for choosing a doctor

Nate and Shebah bring a lot of heart and passion to helping others live healthy, fit lives and that really shines through in this conversation. You can also connect with them and subscribe to their newsletter at www.agelessworkout.com.

Ready to play bigger with your life? Let’s get started!

 

 

Thank you for listening – we now have listeners in 72 (!) countries and are in the global top 10% of podcasts in our category – and continue to grow, primarily from word of mouth. Please keep sharing episodes you love with your friends.

Also, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a quick review at www.lovethepodcast.com/midlifemastery This lets me know what you really enjoy about the show so I can keep improving it AND helps others learn about the show so more people can create a phenomenal midlife.

 

 

Midlife Mastery Social Links:

Instagram: @MidlifeMasteryPodcast

Facebook: @MidlifeMasteryPodcast

YouTube: @MidlifeMastery