Ep 75 When I read the advice my best friend of over 35 years gave to a young teacher who also happened to be a former student of hers, I felt compelled to interview her so that you all got the chance to hear them too because they apply to ALL of us!

Emily Parrish is a lifelong learner and educator with over 20 years of experience. She is a masterful relationship builder who embodies loving others - all that she has both earned and learned  - through blood, sweat, and plenty of tears.

What a privilege to speak with Emily and hear how much she loves and cares for others, while embracing the imperfections all humans have so that each day is filled with both grace and mercy.

What is your favorite?

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More info? www.womensmidlifenetwork.com

Hey what is stopping you? From doing that ONE thing that you have always dreamt of making a reality. I might even be able to guess - because it is usually one of 3 things.

What if there was a life hack that might change that limiting belief for a shift in perspective so that you just take one step forward?

Join Hillary on Monday July 31st at 1 pm EST/10 am PST on a free zoom call to ask questions about the 10 week sabbatical she returned from?

Sign up [email protected] and join the mailing list for the link.

How do you define beauty? Do you feel like feeling good is a never ending project? Or is there a sweet spot for any age in life? I have great news for you today! You can CHOOSE what is beautiful for you, and choose something better for yourself. You are worth it!

Psst… you CAN live with joy, style and passion. This is NOT your mama’s midlife. You CAN LOVE the skin you are in. And, it is NEVER too late to try something new! 

In this lovely chat with the More Beautiful Project, Founder, Maryann Larusso, we discuss the media impact on Gen X, how we think about health and body image. What are people avoiding talking about and WHY?

Now, we can EMBRACE imperfection, do the thing, move forward. Finding better balance, intuitive eating so we can actually connect with how we feel both before and after we eat or drink something. Remember, you can always CHOOSE something for yourself and choose something BETTER. Where will you find your sweet spot?

Say goodbye to hiding our age, we can now embrace it!

Wordsmith/podcaster: https://morebeautifulpodcast.com/

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IG: morebeautifulproject/ Maryann | Pro-Aging + Wellness + Fashion

Maryann LoRusso is a writer and creator of the More Beautiful Project, which includes an online magazine, podcast and newsletter for women in midlife. Maryann brings to More Beautiful three decades of experience as a journalist and media executive. A graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, she began her career as a newspaper reporter in New York. Later, she segued into the world of fashion magazine publishing, where she worked as an editor for more than a decade at companies such as Fairchild/Condé Nast and Time Inc. A native New Yorker, Maryann currently lives in San Francisco with her husband, kids and a rescue dog named Mochi. When she’s not writing or podcasting, she enjoys running, singing, cooking, traveling and volunteering at organizations such as She-Can and Best Buddies.

Ep 72 Your Health Is Your Wealth with Nina Rubin - Silver Warrior 4 U

Trigger warning! This episode mentions use of liquid collagen, serious mental health challenges, and surviving childhood incest - not in detail. But, at the end, you will hear Nina's encouragement that you can not only survive, but thrive in life - after absolutely anything. You too have SO much life ahead of you! At any any age and stage of life, we can refraim our mindset, acknowledge pain and truly heal with the right support systems.

Invest in yourself and your health in order to avoid paying for illness later.

Nina can be found at IG Silverwarrior4U or FB Nina Sloan Rubin

Tricia is one of the original Founding Members of Community Bloom. She and Hillary shares the desire to help women SHINE after 50, to gather, grow, and give ourselves the grace we all need. If you are not doing what you want to do with your time, then NOW is the time.

Get re-invigorated!

Bonus, Hillary is IN Slovenia when this podcast episode released.

In Ep 62, Visualize a Perfect Day, Hillary imagines THIS exact valley

Trica was also a guest on making Bold Moves in Ep 4  and Good Grief Ep 11

In this second part with Stacey Gresham. Check out Ep 69 on Becoming a Better Advocate for Yourself. The conversation continues on how the pelvic floor is impacted by the viscera - the abdominal organs. Fortunately, there are specialists trained in visceral manipulation and treatment when trained by Jean Pierre Barral. Be sure to stay tuned to the fun “Inside the Actor’s Studio Style questions at the end.

Be patient with yourself and your body. Give ourselves time and grace to make changes especially with years or decades of dysfunction. Unraveling takes time and take time to notice the shift.

Stacey Gresham, DPT 

www.greshamphysio.com

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Hillary speaks with Doctor of Physical Therapy, Stacey Gresham on understanding our Pelvic Floor, for both men and women. How does one know they need Pelvic floor PT, and how to find and select the right PT. We can all become better advocates for ourselves, connect with our body, communicate with our health care providers and release the shame with conversations about what is happening "down there"

Check out episodes

Ep 48 What is My Pelvic Floor?

Ep 49  How Do I Know If I Need Pelvic Floor PT?

Ep 50 - What To Expect in a Session?

Ep 51 How to Heal from traum or Trauma for more about your pelvic floor. 

Ep 53 Get Your Groove Back - Sexual Health

Stacey Gresham has a doctorate in physical therapy with over 13 years experience.  She graduated from Samford University for her undergraduate studies in Exercise Science and received her graduate degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in 2009.  She lives in Colorado Springs, CO with her husband, 3 kids, golden retriever and 9 backyard chickens.  She enjoys gardening, yoga, baseball and advocating for her patients to live their best lives! She recently branched off on her own to provide in-home physical therapy services with special interests in visceral manipulation/gut health, scar mobilization and prenatal/postpartum care.  She also sees a wide range of women's pelvic health conditions.

There is more to this chat than just narcissism. Hillary and Leah discuss Trauma/trauma and what how professionals distinguish the two, emotional abuse, and how to use peppermint essential oils to reset/regulate your nervous system.

Leah Petrucci is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Holistic Health & Wellness Coach who does not believe in a “one size fits all” solution, but her overall approach is based on a trauma-informed holistic perspective, involving the Mind, Body, and Spirit. She runs a membership supporting women in relationships with natural solutions for wellness. LMHC, CCTP

In addition to being a Licensed Counselor she is also a, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Holistic and Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach

Snag Leah's free Relationship Red Flags Checklist 

Facebook  or YouTube:  Holistic Healing Network

Ep 67 Michele Henning Folan tells Hillary about a creative pivot during the pandemic, what made her want to start a podcast, Asking for a Friend and her goals for midlife women? Michele is a 26-year veteran of the health industry, sales leader, coach, and self-professed life-long learner. In addition to hosting the podcast, Michele is the Director of Field Inside Sales for Astro Pak. She has been married to her husband for almost 10 years, has 2 grown daughters and 4 stepchildren. 

Takeaways:

1. Tell people you are going to do "the thing"
2. Put fear of failure aside
3. Ask the questions
4. Take care of ourselves 1st - we are living longer than ever!

Podcast is available everywhere including

• Https://askingforafriend.buzzsprout.com 
• Instagram @askingforafriend_pod
• Facebook Asking for a Friend Pod

If you have ever been paralyzed with social anxiety or caught off guard and unsure of what to say, then YOU are in the RIGHT place!

Hillary Baggett is a Holistic Business Strategist and Consultant, Founder of the Women's Midlife Network for female entrepreneurs and business owners: women who know their purpose, have a heart to serve women 40 and Better. Inside women banish the mean girl so we can connect, collaborate, and celebrate our best years!

So it was a naturally great fit to meet and interview Dr. Julie Crenshaw, a Physical Therapist and Social Skills Coach, author of Navigating & Avoiding Awkward Conversations. She teaches basic socializing, small talk skills, dealing with conflict, and difficult subjects such as illness and grief. Her mission is to empower others to feel confident in their ability to express themselves and their needs/desires more clearly, and to be able to handle difficult situations and conversations with ease. She believes that with a strong foundation of compassion, boundaries, and a healthy mindset, anyone can learn to gracefully connect with others, no matter the situation.  Hillary and Julie connected as both women entrepreneurs, but also because we are also professional therapists, occupational and physical therapy respectively.

Now, Julie is focused on how to help the caregivers of the world!

Helpthecaregiver

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