In our first act, we build a life.
In our second act, we build a relationship with the person living it.

For decades we show up for careers, children, partners, and expectations. But at some point, a quiet question surfaces:

What about me?

In this episode of Sip on This, Deirdre Haggerty explores:

• First Act vs Second Act identity
• Why self-compassion predicts resilience more than self-esteem
• How your inner dialogue determines your growth
• Why alignment replaces achievement in midlife

This is not about reinventing for applause.
It’s about coming home to yourself.

☕ Download your free Second Act Reset here:
https://www.coachingwithmsd.com/clarity-reset

🎙️ Listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeartRadio & Apple Podcasts.

Sip on this ☕️ A grounded conversation on identity shifts, alignment, and what reinvention really looks like. If you’ve been feeling stuck, behind, or quietly outgrowing who you used to be… this Second Act conversation was made for you. Sip on this… what if the feeling of being “behind” isn’t failure — but the beginning of alignment?

In this episode of Sip on This, ICF-certified coach Deirdre Haggerty explores the myth of invisible timelines, the quiet pressure of comparison culture, and what’s really happening when you feel stuck in life, career, or relationships. We talk about nervous system fatigue, identity shifts, and the small, honest decisions that begin reinvention — without forcing change or chasing unrealistic motivation. If you’re navigating a second act, questioning your direction, or simply feeling disconnected from who you used to be… this conversation is for you.☕ Topics include:

Why feeling “behind” is often a sign of growth

Nervous system fatigue and alignment

Reinvention at any decade of life

Small aligned choices that shift identity

✨ Learn more about coaching, tools, and a free discovery session at:https://www.coachingwithmsd.comSubscribe for more Sip on This conversations about career shifts, relationships, and life transitions — because reinvention isn’t about becoming someone new… It’s about integrating who you already are.

Professional Career, Life, and Relationship Coach is here for YOU. Schedule your FREE 15-Minute Discovery Call. Let’s Connect: 732-800-6416, [email protected], www.coachingwithmsd.com

Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases

Cream turtle neck: https://amzn.to/4to7vmr

Green bracelet: https://amzn.to/4tsSSy9

Journals: https://amzn.to/4qhni3s

Cosmetology guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH775V9NProducts on page:

Mug: https://www.coachingwithmsd.com/product-page/sip-on-this-white-glossy-mug

Journal: https://www.coachingwithmsd.com/product-page/hardcover-journal

Now streaming:🎧

Listen on 👉 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DvNCOUFDxWeM34zMnCcNf?si=wk3oTJwtTc-XlT389uxlDw

Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sip-on-this-with-coaching-with-ms-d/id1843231306  

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@coachingwithmsd

iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-sip-on-this-with-coaching-298586055

Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/SipOnThisWithCoachingWithMsD

#siponthis #siponthispodcast #coachingwithmsd #genx #womenover50 #over50 #careercoachingforwomen #lifecoachingformen #SecondAct #YoureNotBehind #ReinventingYourself #CareerCoaching #PersonalGrowth #SipOnThisPodcast #MidlifeReinvention #AlignmentNotPressure

Coaching is not a hobby — it’s a profession. In this episode of Sip on This, I break down what a career coach actually does, who coaching is for, and why working with a trained, certified coach matters. If you’ve ever felt stuck, burnt out, unsure of your next move, or capable of more but uncertain how to get there, this conversation is for you.

We discuss real-world scenarios where coaching makes a difference, including career stagnation, second-act transitions, job-search burnout, impostor syndrome, boundary issues, and decision fatigue.

I also share my professional journey — from licensed hairstylist and educator to executive leadership to ICF-certified coach — and why I chose to do this work the right way.

This episode also clarifies the difference between coaching and therapy, and explains why credentialing and ethics matter in the coaching profession. I discuss two globally recognized coaching credentialing bodies: the International Coaching Federation and the International Association of Coaching, and why proper training makes a real difference in the quality of guidance you receive.

If any of the scenarios discussed resonate with you, coaching may be the support you didn’t realize you needed. It’s not about being broken — it’s about being ready for growth.☕

Learn more about coaching, explore resources, or book a free discovery session at Coaching with Ms. D.

https://www.coachingwithmsd.com/post/overcoming-imposter-syndromehttps://www.coachingwithmsd.com/post/strategies-to-overcome-people-pleasing-free-download

Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

Gray turtle neck: https://amzn.to/4to7vmrJournals: https://amzn.to/4qhni3sCosmetology guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH775V9NProducts on page:Mug: https://www.coachingwithmsd.com/product-page/sip-on-this-white-glossy-mugJournal: https://www.coachingwithmsd.com/product-page/hardcover-journal

🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts

Now streaming:🎧 Listen on 👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DvNCOUFDxWeM34zMnCcNf?si=wk3oTJwtTc-XlT389uxlDwApple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sip-on-this-with-coaching-with-ms-d/id1843231306  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@coachingwithmsd

A Professional Career, Life, and Relationship Coach is here for YOU. Schedule your FREE 15-Minute Discovery Call. Let’s Connect: 732-800-6416, [email protected], www.coachingwithmsd.com

#CareerCoach#SecondAct#CareerChange#ProfessionalDevelopment#CoachingIsNotATherapy#ImposterSyndrome#CareerGrowth#WomenInLeadership#LifeTransitions#SipOnThisPodcast#CoachingWithMsD

When both of your parents die side by side in hospice care, it changes you forever.

In this deeply personal episode of Sip on This, host Deirdre Haggerty shares the true story of losing her father to pancreatic cancer and her mother to complications from Alzheimer’s disease—just two days apart, in their living room, on hospice care. That experience moved her from grief to service: fundraising for the Alzheimer’s Association and volunteering as a hospice companion.

To explore what hospice really is, Deirdre is joined by Gail Rabstein, CDP, Director of Volunteers and Interns at Embracing Hospice Care. Together, they talk about what meaningful companionship looks like at the end of life, how volunteers support both patients and families, and why hospice is about much more than “giving up.” Gail shares powerful stories of music, presence, and connection, and explains how Embracing Hospice Care’s holistic, family-owned approach supports mind, body, and spirit.

You’ll hear about:

• What hospice care truly is—and what it isn’t

• How volunteers bring dignity, comfort, and human connection to patients

• The different ways people can volunteer (including remote roles)

• Common myths and misconceptions about hospice

• How hospice teams support overwhelmed families making impossible decisions

If hospice care is part of your story, if you’re caring for aging parents, living with Alzheimer’s in the family, or if you’ve ever wondered whether volunteering in hospice might be for you, this conversation is a window into the beauty, pain, and purpose found in one of life’s most vulnerable chapters.

If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, follow, and leave a review so you don’t miss a second of what comes next.

For more tools, coaching, and resources to navigate grief, second-act reinvention, and relationships, visit CoachingWithMsD.com.

Gail Rabstein [email protected]

https://embracinghospicecare.org/

A Professional Career, Life, and Relationship Coach is here for YOU. Schedule your FREE 15-Minute Discovery Call. Let’s Connect: 732-800-6416, [email protected], www.coachingwithmsd.com

Now streaming:

🎧 Listen on 👉

 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DvNCOUFDxWeM34zMnCcNf?si=wk3oTJwtTc-XlT389uxlDw

Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sip-on-this-with-coaching-with-ms-d/id1843231306  

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@coachingwithmsd

#SipOnThis #FromGriefToService #HospiceCare #GriefToPurpose #SecondAct #Caregiving #Alzheimers

Everyone says, “Act wealthy if you want to manifest wealth.”But no one ever explains what that actually means. In this Sip on This episode, I break down why that phrase drove me absolutely nuts — and how my curiosity turned into a journal exercise, a full blog post, and this conversation about manifesting money for 2026, the grounded way. This is not about pretending, flexing, or ignoring reality.It’s about behavior, emotional regulation, self-trust, and intentional action — the things people who sustain wealth actually do. I share real stories from my own life (including money stress, gold jewelry, investing conversations, and mistakes I’ve learned from), along with insights from psychology, coaching, and books that have changed how I think about money.If money feels stressful, confusing, or emotionally charged — this episode is for you.☕ What We Talk About in This Episode: Why “acting wealthy” is widely misunderstoodThe difference between being rich and being wealthyWhy pretending and overspending backfireHow manifestation actually works (thoughts + behavior)Emotional regulation and money decisionsReal-life examples of manifestation (not overnight miracles)Why wealthy people pause, assess, and decide intentionallyHow shame blocks financial growthA guided journal reflection to build financial confidenceOne small action you can take this week to start shifting your money mindset📓 Journal Exercise MentionedI walk you through a simple but powerful journal reflection designed to help you: Identify your financially confident self (not a fantasy version)Understand your current money patterns without shameSpot the gap between where you are and where you want to beTake one calm, aligned action to build trust with yourself👉 The full journal prompts are available in the blog post linked below.

🔗 Resources & Mentions: Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza, Becoming Supernatural by Joe Dispenza The Psychology of Money by Morgan HouselInspiration discussed from Mel Robbins(Books are for learning and perspective — not quick fixes.)📍 Where to Find the Blog + Journal Exercise👉 Read the full post: https://www.coachingwithmsd.com/post/what-does-it-really-mean-to-act-wealthy-a-journal-exercise-to-build-financial-confidenceYou can: Use a notebookUse a journalDownload tools from the siteNo perfection required. Just start.

🎧 Subscribe & Connect. If today’s conversation resonated, leave a review. Share this episode with someone who needs a calmer relationship with money. For coaching, tools, and resources: A Professional Career, Life, and Relationship Coach is here for YOU. Schedule your FREE 15-Minute Discovery Call. Let’s Connect: 732-800-6416, [email protected], www.coachingwithmsd.comNow streaming:🎧 Listen on 👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DvNCOUFDxWeM34zMnCcNf?si=wk3oTJwtTc-XlT389uxlDwApple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sip-on-this-with-coaching-with-ms-d/id1843231306  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@coachingwithmsd#SipOnThis #WealthMindset #FinancialConfidence #MindsetShift #CoachingWithMsD

I Never Saw This Coming: Sip on this ☕️ Season 1 Wrap Party

When I began 2025, I never imagined I’d be hosting a podcast — let alone sharing some of the most personal conversations of my life.

This Sip on This 2025 recap brings together powerful moments from:

• My career journey and reinvention


• Marriage advice with my husband


• Divorce support with a mediator


• Busting myths about life and careers after 50

These clips reflect real conversations about growth, change, resilience, and choosing yourself — even when it feels uncomfortable.

✨ If any moment speaks to you, check out the full episodes on this channel.


✨ Subscribe for new conversations, new stories, and new beginnings in 2026.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

Happy New Year

Love,

Deirdre - Coaching with Ms. D

A Professional Career, Life, and Relationship Coach is here for YOU. Schedule your FREE 15-Minute Discovery Call. Let’s Connect: 732-800-6416, [email protected], www.coachingwithmsd.com

Now streaming:🎧 Listen on

👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DvNCOUFDxWeM34zMnCcNf?si=wk3oTJwtTc-XlT389uxlDw

Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sip-on-this-with-coaching-with-ms-d/id1843231306  

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@coachingwithmsd

#SipOnThis
#YearInReview
#CareerReinvention
#SecondAct
#LifeAfter50
#MarriageTalk
#DivorceSupport
#PersonalGrowth
#StartOver
#YouCanDoAnything
#CoachingWithMsD


Sip on This: How to Work From Home Without Losing Your Mind | Productivity Tips, Workspace Hacks & Staying Social

Working from home seems easy… until it isn’t.
If your days feel unstructured, your “office” is a corner of your dining room, or you're craving real human connection, this episode will reset everything.

In this Sip on This episode, Ms. D — ACC Certified Career & Life Coach — shares how to create a workspace you love, manage your time effectively, network intentionally, and stay socially engaged while working from home.

You’ll Learn:


00:00 – Why your environment shapes your productivity


02:00 – How to set up a functional workspace in small areas


05:15 – Time-management strategies that reduce stress and increase focus

08:30 – The importance of socializing when working from home


11:40 – How to network and build connections remotely


14:00 – Boundaries that keep you balanced.

If you’re ready to work from home with more clarity, focus, and peace — this episode is for you.

👉 Subscribe for more episodes


👉 Book a coaching session at CoachingWithMsD.com


👉 Follow on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingwithmsd

Now streaming:🎧 Listen on 👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DvNCOUFDxWeM34zMnCcNf?si=wk3oTJwtTc-XlT389uxlDwApple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sip-on-this-with-coaching-with-ms-d/id1843231306  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@coachingwithmsdA Professional Career, Life, and Relationship Coach is here for YOU. Schedule your FREE 15-Minute Discovery Call. Let’s Connect: 732-800-6416, [email protected], www.coachingwithmsd.com#siponthispodcast #remotework #wfh #workfromhome #productivitytips #homeoffice #timemanagement #careercoach #lifecoach #siponthis #coachingwithmsd #remotework #secondactcareers #coachingwithmsd #deirdrehaggerty

Sip on This: All’s Not Fair in Divorce: Can You Split Without Destruction? (NJ Mediation Expert Jann Bate Catto)

All’s not fair in divorce—but it doesn’t have to be destructive. NJ divorce mediator Jann Bate Catto (TLC Mediation) shares how mediation can protect your peace, your wallet, and your future—plus when mediation isn’t the right choice.

Guest: Jann Bate Catto, TLC Mediation (NJ)

What we cover:

• Why divorce is emotionally painful—but doesn’t have to be financially brutal

• How mediation keeps decisions in the family (not in a judge’s hands)

• The “hidden” money mistakes people make (like fighting to keep a house they can’t afford)

• Why mediation is often low-risk to try first vs. litigation retainers

• When mediation is not appropriate (ex: domestic violence safety concerns)

• How emotions + money drive conflict—and what to do about it

• Post-divorce reality: work expectations, rebuilding income, and moving forward

Guest info (as mentioned in episode):
TLC Mediation (New Jersey) — Offices in Red Bank & Wyckoff
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 201-201-4001

https://tlcmediation.com/

Host: Deirdre Haggerty — Certified Career, Life & Relationship Coach
More support + resources: coachingwithmsd.com

Chapters (optional — add timestamps once uploaded):
00:00 All’s Not Fair in Divorce (opening + Hulu hook)
02:xx Can divorce happen without destruction?
04:xx Biggest misconception about divorce + why mediation works
08:xx Emotions + money: the real drivers of conflict
12:xx The house problem: “Do you actually want this if you see the numbers?”
18:xx Holiday stress + January divorce surge
22:xx Why every couple should try mediation first (low risk)
26:xx When mediation isn’t appropriate (safety)
30:xx Rebuilding work life after divorce
34:xx Reassurance + first step for overwhelmed listeners
38:xx Final takeaways + where to find Jann

Now streaming:

🎧 Listen on 👉

 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DvNCOUFDxWeM34zMnCcNf?si=wk3oTJwtTc-XlT389uxlDw

Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sip-on-this-with-coaching-with-ms-d/id1843231306  

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@coachingwithmsd

A Professional Career, Life, and Relationship Coach is here for YOU. Schedule your FREE 15-Minute Discovery Call. Let’s Connect: 732-800-6416, [email protected], www.coachingwithmsd.com

Sit down, Boomer — or actually, don’t.
In today’s unapologetic, empowering episode of Sip On This, we’rebreaking down one of the biggest myths society loves to push:
✨ That life and careerpossibilities shrink after 50.
Spoiler alert: Bullsh*t.

HostDeirdre Haggerty, certified career, life & relationship coach andfounder of Coaching With Ms. D, is here to remind you that purposenever expires — and your 50s, 60s, and even 70s can be the mostpowerful and purpose-filled decades of your life.

You’llhear:
🔥 Why age is leverage, not a limitation
🔥 Real talk about ageism — and how to rise above it
🔥 True case studies of people who pivoted after 50 and built thriving second-act careers
🔥 Deirdre’s own transformation from corporate life to full-time coach, author, podcaster &entrepreneur
🔥 Practical steps to reinvent yourself without starting from zero

Featuringstories about icons like:
• Vera Wang (started at 40, peaked at 50+)
• Samuel L. Jackson (breakout at 46)
• Julia Child (chef at 50)
• Colonel Sanders (KFC in his 60s)
• Ray Kroc (McDonald’s at 52)
• And inspiring client transformations that prove you’re NEVER too old to startagain

If you’ve been whispering, “Is this all there is?” — this episode is yourwake-up call.

✨ It’s never too late tobegin again. It’s never too late to choose yourself. ✨

Work With Me

Ready for your Second Act?
➡️ Coaching: coachingwithmsd.com

Support the Show

👍 Like
💬 Comment
🔁 Share this withsomeone who needs this message
🔔 Subscribe for moreweekly episodes of Sip On This — life, love, career, and all the messy, beautiful transitions in between.

Now streaming:

🎧Listen on 👉

 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DvNCOUFDxWeM34zMnCcNf?si=wk3oTJwtTc-XlT389uxlDw

Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sip-on-this-with-coaching-with-ms-d/id1843231306 

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@coachingwithmsd

A Professional Career, Life, and Relationship Coach is here for YOU. Schedule your FREE 15-Minute Discovery Call. Let’s Connect: 732-800-6416, [email protected], www.coachingwithmsd.com

#SecondActCareers
#GenXStrong
#Over50AndThriving
#MidlifeReinvention
#PurposeNeverExpires
#SipOnThisPodcast
#CoachingWithMsD
#MidlifeCareerChange
#ReinventYourself
#WomenOver50
#GenXWomen
#MidlifeMotivation

Sip On This – Episode 14 (Part 2): Marriage Advice with My Husband.

In this episode, Deirdre and her husband Frank dive deeper into the complicated, beautiful, and sometimes chaotic realities of 36 years of marriage. From navigating grief, owning a business together, and heated disagreements to building emotional safety, empathy, and better communication — this conversation gets REAL.

You’ll hear stories from inside their 36-year partnership, how they learned to fight fair, what almost broke them, and what ultimately brought them closer. If you’re in a long-term relationship, newly married, or trying to save a struggling one, this episode will give you perspective, laughter, and the reminder that love takes work — but it’s worth it.

In this episode:

• When small arguments reveal deeper fears

• Why couples retreat to safe spaces (and how to break the cycle)

• Navigating marriage after loss

• Building emotional safety and real communication

• The moment they realized their marriage was truly a partnership

• Plus — candid stories, humor, and some unfiltered honesty

Work with Deirdre: Coaching with Ms. D – Career • Life • Relationship Coaching👉 https://coachingwithmsd.com

Subscribe for weekly episodes of Sip On This — stories, advice, and real conversations about love, life, and everything messy in between.

Marriage isn’t always pretty — but the growth is. In Part 2 of Episode 14, Deirdre and her husband Frank share their real-life relationship lessons from 36 years together. From arguments that forced them to grow, to emotional walls, family losses, rebuilding trust, and learning how to show up for each other… this episode is honest, vulnerable, and packed with insight. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood in your relationship, hit a breaking point, or struggled to communicate what you really need — this one’s for you. Grab your drink, relax, and Sip On This.

New episodes weekly!

A Professional Career, Life, and Relationship Coach is here for YOU. Schedule your FREE 15-Minute Discovery Call. Let’s Connect: 732-800-6416, [email protected]

www.coachingwithmsd.com
Now streaming:

🎧 Listen on 👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DvNCOUFDxWeM34zMnCcNf?si=wk3oTJwtTc-XlT389uxlDw

Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sip-on-this-with-coaching-with-ms-d/id1843231306  

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@coachingwithmsd

#SipOnThisPodcast