The Right-Sized Life with Amy Schmidt

Did you know “empty nesters” are the highest growing community to develop eating disorders?

Today we have Robyn Goldberg, RDN, a certified eating disorder registered dietitian supervisor, certified intuitive eating counselor, and a Health at Every Size® (HAES) clinician. We discuss this often misdiagnosed and stigmatized subject. Robyn just released her book, The Eating Disorder Trap, which combines the latest research, as well as the knowledge she has gathered working in nutrition for over two decades. As a nutrition therapist, she helps people connect their feelings around food, breaks myths about the nutritional, psychological, and medical components of eating disorders.

Join us as we discuss and get some great pointers on how to recognize many of the eating disorder signs and traps.

Click here to get in touch with Robyn, learn how you can work together, and also includes a link to her new book, and podcast

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Get a copy of Amy’s Best selling book: CANNONBALL! FEARLESSLY Facing Midlife and Beyond here

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Are there time you wake up in the middle of the night and can't get back to sleep?  Or maybe you wake up from the onset of a hot flash?  Well you are not alone.

Today I talk with Stasi Kasianchuk,  a registered dietitian, nutritionist and exercise physiologist and Gennev’s Director of Health Coaching.  She will share her insight around what changes we go through at midlife to bring on changes in our sleeping patterns, and share some strategies to help us sleep like babies.....or close to it.

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Get a copy of Amy’s Best selling book: CANNONBALL! FEARLESSLY Facing Midlife and Beyond here

Make sure to share with friends and family and would love if you could leave a review. There are so many shows out there floating around and if you are finding value in the The Right Sized Life Podcast share it with the world – a review means so much.

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We are our worst critics....can I get an AMEN from all the women out there....

In this episode I chat with the inspiring Nicole Simonin.  She talks about her journey of acceptance around body image and shifting her mindset to think positively about what she puts in her body. 

We dig into all those issues that stop us in our tracks or stop us from treating ourselves with care and respect. 

NICOLE SIMONIN is an ACE Personal Trainer, ACE Health Coach, TEDx Speaker, host of “Shape It Up Over 40” podcast, author of “The No Fuss, No Mess Shape It Up Cookbook” founder of Shape It Up, LLC, licensed Physical Therapist Assistant and former professional ballet dancer. Nicole has been featured in Racheal Ray in Season, Bicycling Magazine, Real Simple and MSN. Since 2006, Nicole has been helping women lose weight for the last time.

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Gennev is a company who has a mission around women at midlife and feeling your best at menopause.  They have generously offered a 50% savings to the Fearlessly Facing Fifty community on any of their amazing products.  Click here to learn more.  Use the code CANNONBALL50 at checkout for a 50% savings!

Get a copy of Amy’s Best selling book: CANNONBALL! FEARLESSLY Facing Midlife and Beyond here

Make sure to share with friends and family and would love if you could leave a review. There are so many shows out there floating around and if you are finding value in the The Right Sized Life Podcast share it with the world – a review means so much.

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"To care for those who cared for us is life's highest honor." Tia Walker


As Gen X'ers we are commonly referred to as the sandwich generation.  As many of us are caring for our children and caregivers for our parents as they age.  In today's episode we discuss the concerns that many have, as we navigate these unchartered waters.

*Due to the COVID19 pandemic, travel restrictions and guidelines - make sure to go to the CDC website for specific requirements for your location* 

Kristen Abbott is a Clinical Psychologist in Private Practice.  Kristen received her Ph.D. from the New School in New York, NY with the intention of focusing on an adolescent population.  While completing her internship at the James J Peters VAMC in the Bronx, she discovered a passion for health-related psychology after 6 months spent working with aging and chronically-ill veterans.  Upon graduation, she returned to the VA to work in a home-based primary care setting to provide support for those who could not travel to care.  She has worked in skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, adult day care and assisted living facilities and in consultation with physicians.  Kristen has been in private practice for the past 10 years with a passion for helping others to manage chronic illness, aging, end of life, caregiver stress, grief and maintaining good health.  Kristen works with a focus on the connection between mind and body.  Kristen lives in Ridgefield with her husband and two children, as well as two high-energy dogs and an 18 year-old cat named Dumpling.   

You can reach Kristen and learn more about how she can help you navigate the process of caring for aging parents.
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Get a copy of Amy’s Best selling book: CANNONBALL! FEARLESSLY Facing Midlife and Beyond here

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When we start to talk about finances I can feel my face becoming red and flushed.  I will admit I'm a work in progress around managing money and today this episode will shed a light around how you can become more confidence when it comes to your finances. 

Meet Patty Bonsera, a  Certified Financial Educator (CFEI), Financial Wellness Advisor and Coach. She's been married, divorced, spent 11 years as a single mom and later remarried. She's  experienced income inequality, worked for a firm that was later indicted in securities fraud (unbeknownst to employees), gave her financial power away to my spouse, (eventually took it back), and lost pretty much everything after 2008 (while hiding all the shame from family) and rebuilt my life.

Over time, after confiding in close girlfriends, she discovered she wasn't alone and came to this overwhelming feeling that she needed to do something about it. That's when her own midlife reinvention started and she came over to personal finance and how Fear.less Girl Financial was born.

This industry needs a makeover and midlife women will not be ignored.

To get in touch with Patty click here


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Get a copy of Amy’s Best selling book: CANNONBALL! FEARLESSLY Facing Midlife and Beyond here

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Women who take a break from their career at points in their lives feel invisible or as thought they've lost their identity.

Meet Ginny Brzezinski,  co-author with her sister-in-law Mika, of the handbook “Comeback Careers” Rethink, Refresh, Reinvent Your Success at 40,50, and Beyond”. 

It's okay to not know what to do next.  In this episode we chat about life, and how those accomplishments we've had can create our 'highlight reel' and propel us forward. We have so much to give and so many ways to add value. Listen in as  Ginny divulges some of her wisdom  on how to network more strategically, how to pitch your volunteer work to a corporate recruiter, and how to short circuit your negative mindset.

Are you interested in learning more about Amy's mentorship program.  Click here for more information. 

Click here to Listen to What does it mean to Cannonball With Confidence?

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Get a copy of Amy’s Best selling book: CANNONBALL! FEARLESSLY Facing Midlife and Beyond here

Make sure to share with friends and family and would love if you could leave a review. There are so many shows out there floating around and if you are finding value in the The Right Sized Life Podcast share it with the world – a review means so much.

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When you think about midlife and beyond does cool come to mind.....

Oh it absolutely does when I introduce you to Jack Perez, Founder of the Kuel Life Platform.

Jack founded Kuel Life in 2017. Through her platform, Perez champions change, redefining modern midlife for women through curated content and women-driven brands. The Kuel Life Community grows daily. With over 30 Kuel Category Experts and more than 24 women-driven brands, Kuel Life offers women an opportunity to ’share, learn, shop, and play with our Second Act Sisters!’.

Previously, she spent 20 years at Summit Strategy Partners, a San Francisco-based marketing and public relations firm, where she was a founding partner. Jack brings extensive, deep, start-up experience; having worked with numerous small to midsize companies. She is excited to finally birth her own start-up. Having earned an MBA from the University of Chicago, Perez carries a hard-nosed business understanding to the entrepreneur world. She is fluent in Spanish, and having worked with multiple international firms, has a clear grasp on cross-cultural influences. Jack’s passions include: spending time with her son, traveling to exotic, off-the-beaten-path places such as; Cuba, Jordan, Zambia, Bolivia, and Zanzibar. An endorphin junkie, Jack is an avid jump roper, Peloton-fanatic, and a third-degree black belt in Taekwondo.

Social Media Links:

Website: www.kuellife.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kuellife
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kuellife/
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kuellife
Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/kuellife/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/kuellife

Watch Amy's TEDx Talk by clicking here:  What does it mean to cannonball with confidence?

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Get a copy of Amy’s Best selling book: CANNONBALL! FEARLESSLY Facing Midlife and Beyond here

Make sure to share with friends and family and would love if you could leave a review. There are so many shows out there floating around and if you are finding value in the The Right Sized Life Podcast share it with the world – a review means so much.

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What does it mean to be an age disruptor?  In this episode we will learn about that and more as I chat with the incredible David Harry Stewart.

David is the founder and face of the AGEIST. He is a passionate champion and leading authority on the modern 50+ lifestyle, and the mindset and aspirations that drive this influential demographic. He is called upon frequently to share his expertise and insight at important venues and forums around the world.

Prior to launching AGEIST, Stewart enjoyed an award-winning career as a photographer specializing in people-oriented advertising that combined his engineer’s precision with a high level of design and visual aesthetic.

To learn more about Dave click here

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Get a copy of Amy’s Best selling book: CANNONBALL! FEARLESSLY Facing Midlife and Beyond here

Make sure to share with friends and family and would love if you could leave a review. There are so many shows out there floating around and if you are finding value in the The Right Sized Life Podcast share it with the world – a review means so much.

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Shared experiences are the foundations of deep connections and relationships. A lot of us want to experience many different things but fear and doubt hold us back.

Get your dose of inspiration and motivation today to start working on that idea you’ve been thinking for too long now or cross out something from your list of goals as I’m joined by a special guest and friend, the founder of I Do Part Two, Lisa Speers!

I Do Part Two is a collaborative blog where new and seasoned writers share their stories  on how to reconnect with your spouse, feel better as you age, grow spiritually, and find more adventure in our lives!

In this episode, Lisa talks about her fears and what it's like to launch a business at 50. She shares how the idea of I Do Part Two was born and how it is helping writers step out of their comfort zone and help others get the inspiration and information they need from the writers ‘aha moments’, and personal relationships and life experiences. 

We’re not experts but we’re willing to put ourselves out there, knowing that what we’re sharing is going to inspire someone!

Episode Highlights: 

• How the idea of the I Do Part Two came to being
• What it feels like to launch a business at 50
• What inspired Lisa to start I Do Part Two
• Lisa talks about her fears and how she is overcoming them
• Giving yourself the gift of grace and patience
• The gift of connections
• How to submit or contribute your story to I Do Part Two

Connect with Lisa:

• I Do Part Two
• Facebook

Resources Mentioned:

• Submit your story 👉 here!

Listen to Amy's TEDx talk: What does it mean to cannonball with confidence?

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Get a copy of Amy’s Best selling book: CANNONBALL! FEARLESSLY Facing Midlife and Beyond here

Make sure to share with friends and family and would love if you could leave a review. There are so many shows out there floating around and if you are finding value in the The Right Sized Life Podcast share it with the world – a review means so much.

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Menopause is a challenging time for women.  Expanding waistlines, loss of sleep, forgetfulness....we need to find some peace of mind.  Wouldn't it be nice to say Good Bye to menopause symptoms and Hello to a new found confidence?

In this episode Jackie Giannelli shares her knowledge and insight around all those things, and shares strategies that work.

Elektra Health is on a mission to smash the menopause taboo by empowering women with evidence-based education, care & community.   

Jackie Giannelli is a women’s health expert, board-certified nurse practitioner, and certified menopause provider. She's a medical provider at Elektra Health and serves as Assistant Medical Director at Maze Health. Jackie specializes in peri menopause and menopause, urology, sexual medicine, and general gynecology.

You can find Elektra Health here:  and get started on finding resources and answers to your menopause questions. 

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Get a copy of Amy’s Best selling book: CANNONBALL! FEARLESSLY Facing Midlife and Beyond here

Make sure to share with friends and family and would love if you could leave a review. There are so many shows out there floating around and if you are finding value in the The Right Sized Life Podcast share it with the world – a review means so much.

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