Second Wind the Podcast

This episode with Dr. Carolyn Ledowsky, founder of MTHFR support in Australia, is the first of a series that will share her research and practical knowledge of our health through genetics; specifically the methylation of folic acid and its effects within our bodies and aging. Dr. Ledowsky is on the cutting edge of new research and is on a mission to stop the fortification of folic acid in our foods for the simple fact that it can act like poison. This episode has so much to offer and will be remarkably presented by Dr. Carolyn. 

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

• The MTFHR (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase) gene: What is it and why is it important? 
• How stress compromises your immune system. 
• Eating the right kinds of meat. 
• How your diet affects your anxiety levels. 
• Going back to basics: knowing what’s in your food.  

QUOTABLES:

“My grandparents didn't buy anything in a packet. If my grandmother wanted a cake, she would make it. If she wanted a biscuit, she would make it”

“I think one of the biggest issues that women have is that their relationships with foods aren't positive; we need to really understand that we are what we eat.”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Ask Dr. Ledowsky questions or book an appointment with her via her website. 

Follow Wendy on Instagram and Facebook.

Join our private Facebook group, My Second Wind, to connect with other inspiring women who have found their second wind! 

Have you ever wondered what your kids think about being brought up in your presence? In this episode, we uncover a little bit more about your host, Wendy Charles Maguire, through the eyes of the Maguire kids. Rob 28, Erin 26, Colin 23, and the newest member since 2012, John Smith 26, all share their experiences and their take-a-ways growing up Maguire, and why coming together for this new venture with their mother makes perfect sense. 

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

• What’s it like growing up as a Maguire? 
• The hurdles and revelations of entering the real world. 
• Making the most out of opportunities presented. 
• The Maguire work ethic. 
• Definitive moments and stories of the Maguire family. 

QUOTABLES:

“Nothing is handed to you. You have to work for everything that you get in this life.” 

“My brother will do anything in his power to be the best. And those values, no matter where we wind up in the country, is what we really got from growing up as Maguire”

“I think every single one of us realized that we were a little different. The values we got from our parents and the message that they kept driving into us was hard work, family, and doing your best. And when we got into the real world, nobody else really got it.”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Follow Wendy on Instagram and Facebook.

Join our private Facebook group, My Second Wind, to connect with other inspiring women who have found their second wind! 

What do you do when your world is turned upside down? How do you go about asking for help? 

In this episode, health coach Jennifer Lunsford shares her story of losing her job, growing her new business, and starting school at 35. And in a time filled with chaos, it’s been increasingly hard to keep grounded - Jennifer reveals her method of controlling the things within herself and her secrets on how to keep focused and moving forward. 

Learn how she broke her own cycle by following her intuition and taking a leap into the Second Wind in her life so that you can too! 

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

• Jennifer’s ‘aha’ moment; What started the Second Wind in her life. 
• Seeking help: How to overcome that first step. 
• Her journey with Depression. 
• Following your intuition and overcoming your fears. 
• Taking control of your health - How to break your cycle and create healthy habits. 
• Losing weight in your forties. 
• The “Standard American Diet” 

QUOTABLES:

“If you can't control everything going around you, there is one thing you can control. And that is your health.”

“If we are dialed in, and we're not in alignment, and yet we want to be in alignment, things will happen.”

“I always say if any woman feels that kind of chaos in her life, do not ever be ashamed and do not ever have embarrassment to go get help. Just raise your hand.”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Add Jennifer on Facebook, or follow her Facebook page, Jenn’s Healthy Life. 

Join our private Facebook group, My Second Wind. 

As you grow into your second wind of life, you may start to discover new passions or finally have time to explore what you always had an interest for. This episode’s guest, Cindi Stearley, shares her second wind story! Cindi used to be a stay at home mom and absolutely loved that, but now that her kids are grown, her passion has changed, and she’s now on a mission to empower women and build her tribe!

When she knew it was time for something new in life, she turned her passion for accessories into a business that gives women confidence. With her jewelry business, she loves being able to be a positive part of women’s days by making them smile and feel confident and empowered! Cindi shares the mindset blocks she had to let go of during this process, and what advice she has for others who are starting their own business.

Check out Cindi's Jewelry

Reach out to Cindi's Email: [email protected] 

Welcome to the Second Wind podcast! Your host, Wendy Charles Maguire, shares her aha moment when she realized she is meant to start this podcast. Constantly trying to figure out her purpose, wondering what to do next, she started listening to podcasts which she loves, but found that she couldn’t connect fully with where she’s at in her life- the second half of life. Where you’re now ready to tap into your soul’s purpose instead of raising your kids. Now, she shares her second wind, this podcast! 

Now after multiple taps on the shoulder and messages from above, she started putting it all together and eventually created a clear path to starting this podcast. A podcast for those in their 40s or 50s, in their second wind life, filled with people’s stories of when they had their aha moment as well. Welcome to this movement to empower women in the second half of their life to make a difference and excel more than ever!

Join in on this week’s episode as we learn all about Liza Jarrett’s story! She is a clothing designer, mother, and has an amazing story to share with listeners. Her journey to creating products that make people happy is inspirational for many reasons. Making people happy makes her happy, and is her passion and purpose in life, along with raising her children. 

With high ambitions comes a big to-do list and a lot of goals. Liza gives her advice on what to do when you’re feeling overwhelmed, and what to do if you don’t get everything on your to-do list for the day. Remember, love what you do and you’ll never work a day in your life!

https://lizabyrd.com/ 

Death by donuts and dove bars? This episode’s guest, Laura Eiman, brought death to her past life of being addicted to sugar and junk food. She’s now a successful entrepreneur who travels the world and shows women how to develop the mental toughness of a navy seal.  After watching a documentary about the Navy Seals and realizing she was a “mental weenie”  having no mental commitment, no values, and doesn't show up, she had her aha moment and started to change her life. 

Now, after building her mental toughness and eating no junk food for over 20 years, she shares how to win at whatever you put your mind to!

A beautiful chaos- something that most people can relate to in one way or another. This episode’s guest, Kim Cullen, shares how she found beauty in the chaos of life. Whether it’s through menopause, divorce, having cancer, or something else, this is something so relatable that connects us with each other. 

Throughout this episode she shares her story of how she got the name “Beautiful Chaos” for her jewelry brand. By pulling herself out of being clinically depressed and having anxiety, she is now able to share her wisdom she’s learned throughout her journey. A major takeaway of this episode is that you are the sum of the highs and lows, failures and successes, remember that the journey is the whole point! 

What is it like dealing with divorce as a Christian? This episode’s guest, Rebecca Day, shares her journey that so many will resonate with. Growing up in a very Christian household as the pastor’s daughter, she grew up as a rule follower and a people pleaser which never led to true inner peace and happiness. After being exposed to the idea that her marriage was not good for her, leaving the marriage filled with 30 years of being beat down and not feeling loved, she began a new journey in life. Through counseling, life-changes, setting up boundaries for herself, and more, she finally found what it felt to be truly loved and have self-love! Tune in to listen to Rebecca's full second wind story. 

Listen in on this episode where we’re joined by LaWanda Kent as she shares her wisdom and story about leaving her corporate job and becoming a professional voice artist during her second wind in life! Listeners will learn what mindset changes had to be made in order for her to leave her corporate job in the pursuit of something completely new.

When following your new endeavors, it’s normal to want to revert back to your comfort zone or get unfocused. LaWanda shares her advice on how to stay focused on your new endeavors in life. One major takeaway from this episode is to take one step at a time and remember that it’s not too late and you’re not too old to start something new! Open your heart and mind, you don’t want regrets of not doing what you’re meant to!