Midlife Plot Twists with Lucy Baber

Have you financially prepared your loved ones for when you're gone? It's not something we like to think about or even consider until later in life. The truth is, it's never to early to get life insurance! In today's episode, Ashley Adams joins us to share about how her mother's passing impacted her family, both emotionally and financially. The experience she had through her mother's death led to a major career change in which she now advocates for life insurance as an agent. Listen in as Ashley shares why it's important to obtain life insurance, the different types and policies that are available, and what she'd tell her younger self.

Today's episode is brought to you by my mentorship opportunities, where I help photographers better serve people. If you're ready to invest in yourself and your business this year, check out my mentorships and trainings here.

For full show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to midlifeplottwists.com.

Connect with Ashley:

Ashley A Adams Agent with NY Life FB Page

Email: [email protected]

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Getting diagnosed with ADHD brings a lot of clarification and answers to a long-time struggle, but that diagnosiss doesn't come lightly. In today's episode, Emily Zilber joins us to share what it looked like to get diagnosed with ADHD in her 30's. Through finding a community to getting access to resources, listen in as she shares her story.

Today's episode is brought to you by my mentorship opportunities, where I help photographers better serve people. If you're ready to invest in yourself and your business this year, check out my mentorships and trainings here.

For full show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to midlifeplottwists.com.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Nick Walker

A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD: Embrace Neurodiversity, Live Boldly, and Break Through Barriers

Emotional & Visual Processing Workshop

Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times

The Electricity of Every Living Thing: A Woman's Walk in the Wild to Find Her Way Home

Mental Health Framing

How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing

Translating ADHD Podcast

Peer Coaching Community

Forever 35 ADHD Group

Connect with Emily:

https://www.avidgaze.com/

@avid_gaze

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Our desires shift as our bodies change, which can cause problems with partners if we aren't sure how to communicate with them. Latoya Dixon Smith of Greenville Boudoir joins us to share about her work not only as a boudoir photographer, but a sex doula. Listen in as Latoya explains what her role is as a sex doula and how she helps her clients, along with the approaches she takes and tools she uses in her practice!

Today's episode is brought to you by my mentorship opportunities, where I help photographers better serve people. If you're ready to invest in yourself and your business this year, check out my mentorships and trainings here.

For full show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to midlifeplottwists.com.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Sonya Renee Taylor

Amina Peterson of Atlanta Institute of Tantra

Krystal Taylor

Essence Article

Connect with Latoya:

instagram.com/latoyadixonsmith

greenvilleboudoir.co

facebook.com/groups/greenvilleboudoir

instagram.com/greenvilleboudoir

Youtube

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While most of our conversations happen with those who are either approaching midlife or currently living in it, today's guest isn't quite there yet. Korie Mitchell joins us for today's conversation to share how finding a mentor in her late twenties has impacted her personally and professionally. Now 30, Korie is able to reflect back on the power of mentorships in her life, how to approach finding the right mentor, and what to look for!

You can view full show notes at http://midlifeplottwists.com/

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Have you held yourself back from exploring your creativity to its fullest? Rachel Mayer, a Philadelphia based piano teacher, realized as she was approaching midlife that she's never really taken chances or stepped outside of her comfort zone when she came to creativity—despite having an identity in creative arts.

Listen in as she shares how she decided to redirect the story she'd been telling herself her whole life. Rachel explains how she found a way to step out of her comfort zone, explore more creative avenues, and build confidence to write and produce her own music.

Get to Know Rachel (1:32)

Rachel’s Plot Twist (2:42)

About Rachel’s Music (19:38)

ASMR (30:55)

Isolated Vocals in Music (34:25)

Lucy’s Three Recommendations (37:00)

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

Women & Other Monsters: Building a New Mythology

Cover Song of You’re Still the One by Okay Kaya

Building Confidence (40:15)

Advice to Younger Self: Stay Awkward. (54:40)

Links

YouTube Channel

instagram.com/rachelmayermusic

Spotify

instagram.com/casual.societee

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It's not often that you hear of faith-based sex positivity being discussed by a well respected Reverend. Today, our special guest is Reverend Dr. Beverly Dale, aka Dale, who is the founder of The Incarnation Institute of Sex & Faith, joins us to discuss sexual healing, sex positivity, and faith! In this liberating conversation, she peels away the barriers that many of us put up from a sex negative upbringing and shares scripture-based references highlighting how many churches could shift how they're educating about sex.

Meet The Reverend Dr. Beverly Dale (1:54)

Her Personal Story as Sexually Repressed & Ignorant (5:18)

Where is Sex Negativity in the Gospels? Nowhere (10:17)

Radical Rules Around Love (15:47)

What is the most loving thing for me?

What is the most loving thing for my partner?

Getting Off vs. Get It On (16:25)

Controlling Pleasure & Women in the Church (20:10)

Referencing Jesus in the Text (25:06)

How Sex Negativity Impact Relationships with God (27:14)

Types of Churches (34:36)

Institutional Church

Bureaucratic Church

The Church that says they’re the church

The people inside an organization that knows god’s love

Showing Interest in Learning vs. Deconstructing the Church (38:40)

The Name Change (42:14)

Midlife Plot Twits (47:45)

Advice to Younger Self (50:58)

Links

https://www.incarnationinstitute.org/

Webinars

Sex is Good Series

Sex Positive Books

Sample Programs

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The role that certain relationships play in our lives is ever-changing, but what about how we view relationships in general? In today's episode, Paige Wolfe joins us to share about how being a polyamorous woman has impacted her life and relationships. Paige, a wife and mother, has chosen to live an open life of acceptance! Listen in as she educates us on polyamory, deciding what relationships are right for you, and what it's been like to explore dating and a polyamorous lifestyle during midlife.

Meet Paige Wolfe (1:31)

Living Life as a Polyamorous Person (2:20)

How Paige Define Polyamory (3:28)

Ethically Non-Monogamy: Communication (10:17)

Who Can Be Polyamorous? (14:52)

Choosing to Be Polyamorous (16:14)

Telling Your Kids that You’re Polyamorous (21:03)

Metamour - The Partner of My Partner (27:48)

Realizing When Relationships aren’t the Right Fit (30:31)

Dating in Midlife (31:58)

Best Dating Apps for Polyamorous People (35:49)

OKCupid, Tinder

Crazy Dating Stories (37:35)

Responses from Friends & Family (46:05)

The Biggest Surprise through the Process (52:30)

Advice to Younger Self (53:30)

Links

paigewolf.com

Spitthatoutthebook.com

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Over the course of our lives, we've been molded into the people we are today. What happens when the things that have defined us for so long leave our lives?

In today's episode, Paige Lewis joins us to discuss what it means to reinvent yourself, a challenge she's faced a few times in her life. From leaving a religious cult as a teen to changing professions in midlife due to health concerns, Paige's resilience has given her the bravery she needs to make it through. Listen in as she describes this journey and shares how art has improved her mental health and created a new career for her!

Meet Paige (1:15)

Divorcing Your Partner/Business Partner (3:43)

Career Change Due to Health Reasons Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (6:41)

Diving into Art (17:00)

Certified Therapeutic Art Coach

Certification for Certified Therapeutic Art Coach (21:50)

Blog + Book Writing (29:11)

Raised in a Religious Cult (32:14)

Distancing Herself From the Mormon Church (34:56)

Reconnecting with Mormonism as a Young Adult (37:22)

PTSD (39:19)

BITE Cult Measurement (40:00)

Advice to Younger Self/Her Daughter (51:24)

Links

pinktinyangrymighty.com

https://www.instagram.com/pinktinyangrymighty/

facebook.com/PinkTinyAngryMighty/

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As women age, we begin to face new experiences in our health for which we have not had a chance to really prepare. Examples include menopause, and the less commonly discussed, perimenopause. Thankfully, Julie Cristol so graciously agreed to join me for this special episode where we discuss the questions that most women are nervous to ask about menopause, advocacy, healthcare, and even sex!

Meet Julie (00:51)

Perimenopause (3:26)

Lucy’s Journey with Perimenopause (5:39)

The average age of a women going through menopause is 52.

Managing Perimenopause (12:36)

Advocating for Yourself (15:46)

Hormone Therapy (17:35)

Advice for Women in Mid-Late Thirties Going Through Changes (23:44)

Resources of Advocacy (28:31)

Healthcare System vs. Deconstructing Diet Culture (34:21)

Weight is not a modifiable risk factor.

Julie’s Health Journey (38:04)

Advice to Younger Self (44:58)

Links

Health at Every Size

Lifecycle Woman Care

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