The Edit with Holly Totten Writing, Editing, Publishing

Holly Totten and Beth Rozier join the Podcast for this episode and share many laughs, wisdom and connect together through shared stories and wisdom. Beth has had many career journeys from co-developing and running a Landscape Architecture company, to an intensive job as a Medical Device Rep and finally landing her dream job as a wine consultant for Scout & Cellar.

Holly and Beth touch on:

• Starting over after divorce and how that can completely redesign your desires and direction moving forward. How we can never know where the steps we take in life will lead us.
• The demanding lifestyle of exchanging your time for dollars and how we see it differently in our 3rd half of life.
• How even though you love what you are doing, sometimes we don't love it more than what we are sacrificing.
• Appreciation of support from friends, family and how much easier it can make life transitions and big changes.

Beth mentions Brene Brown's quote throughout this episode 'I think midlife is when the universe gently places her hands upon your shoulders, pulls you close, and whispers in your ear: I'm not screwing around. It's time…'. Brene's quote sums up, not only this episode but the entirety of the Podcast episodes so far and into the future as we explore transitions in our lives.

You can connect with Beth via her Website https://scoutandcellar.com/wine/?u=bethann, Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/369692674121281,and Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethrozier/.

Until next time connect with me at https://teachingyourselftolearn.com/.

Melissa has been a wonderful cheerleader for the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast from the start and joins with Holly to chat about Hopeful Simplicity and a Less Stress Lifestyle that centers around Organizing. Melissa advocates for those who feel overwhelmed and unorganised, mentioning that we are not messy, we are not lazy, we just have not found our style.

Listen as Melissa and Holly discuss:

• Trying to parent from a place of resentment, overload, stress and anger - how we can allow our children to let go of control and give them the tools to learn.
• The nagging voice in your head that needs your attention to be present, but also do the laundry, dishes and Pintrest Ikea your home.
• Starting with achievable goals in a preset time and being unapologetic about what works for you.
• Moving your spices to suit and realising the Kitchen that everybody uses should not just be one sole person's responsibility.

This conversation is one to inspire and understand you do deserve a clean sink and clear demonstration of transitions, transformation, wisdom and experiences in the 3rd half of life and future generations.

Connect with Melissa at www.hopefulsimplicity.com where you can find calendars, habit pages, events and resources.

And don't forget to connect with Holly https://teachingyourselftolearn.com/.

Join Holly alongside Dr Shelley Nash this week as they talk about feeling confident from the inside out. The clothes and styles we choose run a lot deeper than just the clothes in our wardrobe. Clothes help you feel more confident and become part of you when working in synergy with each other. Dr Nash explores this concept and her transformational coaching system that helps women break free from their past, inner blocks, and self-criticism. Helping them to the become the woman of their dreams.

Listen as Holly and Shelley discuss:

• Childhood patterns and programs that keep us stuck in comfortable ways of thinking and feeling.
• Keeping up with technology as a way to keep yourself young.
• How clothes can lift your moods and sense of self.
• Uniting your passion and changing your mindset.

To find out more about Dr Shelleys 5- day Elevate Your Confidence and Style to Claim the Success You Deserve! as mentioned in this episode please visit: http://bit.ly/ElevateYourConfidenceandStyle and visit the Facebook group for Women, Living Powerfully Community: http://www.facebook.com/groups/livingpowerfullycommunity/.

To explore more transitions in life through first hand wisdom, experiences and hope in the 3rd half of life, find out more about Holly https://teachingyourselftolearn.com

Michelle Fletcher and Holly Totten have known each other for close to 30 years, living in the same town, working in the same school and creating a friendship which you can hear illuminates throughout the episode. Michelle's goal is to help people regain their life back and start dreaming and living their life on purpose again.

Listen as Michelle and Holly discuss:

• Emotional eating and habits to learn so you are less likely to give into eating your emotions away with a bag of popcorn.
• When you're tired of looking at the lady in the mirror and want, need and ready for a choice of change.
• Hitting rock bottom at the heaviest weight you have been and Michelle's very own journey and what that has looked like.
• Finding inspiration in the further away car park and the joy and passion that comes from the opportunity to change peoples lives.

Michelle refers to herself as a 'hope dealer' and that is certainly true. The conversation between Holly and Michelle is one that will stay in your memory for months to come. An amazing experience which demonstrates transitions, transformation, wisdom and experiences in the 3rd half of life.

You can find out more about Michelle below:

IG Link @healthwithmichellefletcher

FB Link is https://www.facebook.com/michelle.fletcher.75 (message with 'water tips' for more information as mentioned in this episode).

And connect with Holly https://teachingyourselftolearn.com/

Joan Hale and Holly Totten have a lot in common, including both powerfully emerging as Breast Cancer survivors which has built a stronger tenacity and drive as a result. A big part of Joan's achievements and ability to come through stronger has been the support of her friends.

Listen as Joan and Holly discuss:

- Being orphaned as a teenager and having no choice but to stay at a boarding school and be cared for by nuns.

- How to surround yourself with a network of friends in times of need.

- Being self-sufficient and independent, while realizing we cannot do this alone.

- Learning in your seventies and being in 'internet kindergarten' with a passion and drive helps you embrace life, no matter what age you are.

The dynamic between Holly and Joan creates an atmosphere that is both engaging and inspirational. A wonderful exploration of transitions in life through first-hand wisdom, experiences, and hope in the 3rd half of life.

You can find out more about Joan below:

Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/NecessaryComforts

Website https://www.necessarycomforts.com/

Instagram necessary_comforts

And for bonus 10% discount use code Holly11

And connect with Holly https://teachingyourselftolearn.com/

Jodi Schilling, the Good Mom Coach and host of The Good Mom Podcast, joins me in an honest conversation about navigating her family's walk into acceptance. She discusses how acceptance played a huge role in mental health challenges, learning challenges, and addiction. Jodi explains how she approached life, learned self-acceptance, and how she is embracing midlife.

Jodi is on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn at goodmomcoach, and her email is http://www,goodmomcoach.com.

Nina Obier talks us through several aspects of life, including worry, joy, wisdom, and change personally and as an entrepreneur. This conversation is warm and inviting as Nina explains how her life has changed through the years and what she is doing as she embraces midlife.

Nina is an acclaimed author, keynote speaker, and the founder of Success Simplified.

Listen to this conversation and see why Nina is described as having the wisdom of a 90-year-old with the energy of a 9-year-old.

Resilience Coach and founder of Systemic Evolution, Aurora J. Miller, dives into serious talk about handling stress and anxiety. She discusses the science behind these feelings and helps us understand why we feel how we sometimes do.

3 B's of Stress and Anxiety Management-

• Long slow deep breaths
• Butterfly Hugs
• Bouncing

Aurora walks us through this exercise that provides immediate relief from stress and anxiety, and it can even lower your blood pressure.

Aurora teaches us how to #GetWhelmed and get back to enjoying life.

You can find Aurora on all social media platforms (IG, FB, Twitter, Clubhouse, and LinkedIn @aurorajmiller. Her website is https://aurorajmiller.com.

Kahlil Gibran said, "When you are born, your work is placed in your heart." This podcast was born out of the pivotal moments of my life that spurred questions and eventually answers.

We all go through things in our lives. Finding the work that was placed in your heart, even though it might look different as we grow older, is so important.

Follow me as I share my story and the stories of others. You just might find what's waiting for you in the 3rd half of your life through this inspiration.

Patty DeDurr was diagnosed with ADHD in her 20's. As she grew older, she had several friends and family receiving ADHD diagnoses which spurred her journey for advocacy and education.

She is the CEO of Sensing Greatness to provide strategies for ADHD'ers to instill independence with daily activities and schooling. Patty's mission is to instill confidence in all neurodiverse children and adults to reach for the stars and be unique and amazing.

Join me for a great conversation about ADHD and what it means at all stages of life.