The Right-Sized Life with Amy Schmidt

Parenting has never been more difficult and complicated than now. As we are facing uncertain times, new challenges and struggles have emerged both for parents and their children. 

Many parents are wondering how to best deal with the immense change in routine and environment , and how to support their children the best way possible.

If you’re unsure about how to navigate the complexities of parenting this pandemic has brought, I encourage you to listen to this episode as Dr. John Duffy shares his wisdom and insight!

He is a clinical psychologist, speaker, author,  podcaster specializing in relationships, parenting, teens and families, a parenting guru and the author of Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety! 

Dr. Duffy will walk us through some of the new challenges parents are facing during this pandemic. He’ll share tips on how to help your kids deal with anxiety and what kind of conversations you should be having with them!

Episode Highlights:

• What Dr. Duffy is seeing amongst teenager nowadays and struggles parents are facing
• How parents can navigate conversations with their teen
• Why parents should be listening to what their kids are saying
• Mental health talks amongst teenagers and young people
• The importance of being transparent to your kids
• How you should approach your kids when it comes to games and their social engagement
• What parents can do to stay positive even in tough times
• The type of conversations parents should be having with their young adult kids to  encourage and uplift them

Connect with Dr. Duffy:

• www.drjohnduffy.com
• Twitter @drjohnduffy
• Instagram @drjohnduffy
• Facebook @Dr-John-Duffy

More about Dr. Duffy:

Dr. Duffy is a highly sought-after clinical psychologist, best-selling author, certified life coach, parenting and relationship expert, and proud husband and father. He has been working with individuals, couples, teens, and families for nearly twenty years. Dr. Duffy’s refreshing and unique approach has provided the critical intervention and support needed to help thousands of individuals and families find their footing.

Along with his clinical work, Dr. Duffy is the author of the number-one best-selling The Available Parent (Viva Editions, second edition released 2014) as well as a frequent media presence. He is the regular parenting and relationship expert on Steve Harvey. He also appears frequently on other national and local television and radio outlets, and is cited frequently in national print and online publications. These include the Today show, Fox News, Fox Good Day Chicago, WGN-TV, NPR, WGN Radio, the Huffington Post, the Wall Street Journal, Redbook, Time, Good Housekeeping, Men’s Health, Chicago Parent, Cosmopolitan, Teen Vogue, Wired, Parenting, Your Teen, Parents, Family Circle, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, and Real Simple magazine.

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It’s time to let your body rest. And it’s time to calm your mind. Sleep is calling to you. And even though your mind is racing with a million thoughts, tasks or worries and your body is still tense from the day, it’s time to listen.

Katie Krimitsos is a mom, wife, adventurer, podcaster and seeker. She's committed to brightening the light of women around the world through the Women's Meditation Network, guided meditations and resources that are specifically created with the special journey of women in mind.

In today's episode we talk about the stresses of every day life and taking time for self care and honoring your body. 

We talk about how to start adding a meditation practice into your routine

We discuss the overall benefits of practicing meditation and Katie's newest adventure the Sleep Meditations Podcast

You can follow Katie here - and learn more about the Women's Meditation Network

Here is a link to Katie's sleep meditations podcast

If you are trying to add meditation to your daily routine - or have used the practice of meditation in your life already please let me know.  I would love to hear your story - I plan to have Katie back and would love for you to be part of the episode.  Please email me:  [email protected]
to get involved.

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When I set out to launch my podcast I did the usual market research involved in taking those next steps.  During that outreach I came across the incredible Mary Rogers, host of the Experience 50 podcast. 

From our first conversation it was as though we'd known each other for years.  She is a kind, smart, articulate woman with a passion for all things midlife.  Some may remember her from Mary in the morning on a Detroit radio station.  I refer to her as a trailblazer.  One of the first to enter the podcast arena as a midlife podcaster. 

Mary K. Rogers has served as leadership staff of two Chambers of Commerce, the National Association of Women Business Owners, and the Small Business Administration’s Michigan Small Business Development Center. She sold her company, Marigold Women in Business to a division of Pepsi in 2009. She is now self-employed, hosting The Experience 50 Podcast for Midlife.

~ The power of mentors in your life and how Mary has been a mentor to Amy
~ Mary's start on radio as Mary in the morning
~ The power of friends at midlife
~ Having young adults kids navigating the pandemic
~Advice to your younger self

You can reach out to Mary and find her podcast here.

Thank you for listening! Let me know what you think of this episode by leaving a rating and review here!

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Purchase a copy of my book: Cannonball! Fearlessly Facing Midlife and Beyond

This episode is sponsored by our friends at Gennev – learn more about making your health a priority.  Built for women, by women.  Remember to use the code: CANNONBALL50 for 50% any product.  (and their product line is incredible)

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.

And sign up for the Radiant Woman Reset here

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The power is these 4 words.  I have breast cancer.  In today's episode I have a conversation with Dr. Carol Lourie.  We discuss how those words affect us in different ways, as a patient, caregiver, friend or loved one battling breast cancer. 

What happens after you ring the bell?  What does life look like going forward as you are forever changed from those four words.  

Dr. Carol Lourie, who is a Naturopath, Licensed Acupuncturist, Functional Medicine™ expert and Homeopath, with over 30 years of experience in providing integrative health care.

Carol believes that long-term healing occurs when we explore what’s really going on inside of our bodies. She partners her unique skill set and experience with your knowledge of your body to help you truly heal.

Here is a link to get in touch with Dr. Carol Lourie

Here is a link to a free gift from Carol.  What to eat for wellness.  Living with breast cancer.

If you have a minute as you scroll your feed....don't forget to checkout Crunchy Tales.
Playful women don't get old at CrunchyTales.com, the first-ever illustrated magazine for sassy women over 40. Informative, bold and colourful, CrunchyTales aims to be a trusted source for midlife bloomers who don't let age define themselves. Follow their tips and advice, learn from their experts. Don't let age or circumstances prevent you from fully enjoying the second act of your life. Redefining midlife, one illustrated story at a time.  And when you join the FB group - please mention you heard about Crunchy Tales from the Fearlessly Facing Fifty Podcast.

Here is a link to my TEDx Talk which will be live on October 24th, 2020.  You can bookmark the link and circle back anytime to watch.  I would so appreciate if you share the link with friends / family.  Everyone can use a little confidence right now......

And don't forget to leave a review if you are enjoying the podcast - here's the link

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.

And sign up for the Radiant Woman Reset here

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Walking is more than just a way to increase the blood flow throughout your body, but it's also the easiest exercise you can do to improve your overall health. 

Join me in this episode as we walk towards a better life with Joyce Shulman! She is the co-founder and CEO of Macaroni Kid and 99 Walks, an app that empowers women to track their walk and walk the path to a better life.

Tune in as Joyce inspires you to put on those shoes and walk towards a better version of yourself through the walking! Joyce will also share how women can follow their dreams, take action over their health, and feel good!

Walking is magic! 

You don’t have to do it for long hours, a quick 5 to 10-minute walk will do!

So start where you are, put one foot in front of the other, put aside all your doubts and expectations, and just walk!

Episode Highlights: 

• How to follow your dreams and be intentional
• The martyr mom syndrome
• What is '99 Walks'?
• How the concept behind 99 Walks
• The magic of walking!
• What’s hindering women from achieving their dreams?
• Momentum vs. motivation
• What is intentional walking?
• What motivates Joyce to get out of bed and show up every single day?

Connect with Joyce:

• Instagram @joyce.r.shulman
• Twitter @joycershulman
• LinkedIn
• YouTube
• Pinterest
• Joyce Shulman website

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Macaroni Kid
• Walk Your Way to Better: 99 Walks That Will Change Your Life

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Purchase a copy of my book: Cannonball! Fearlessly Facing Midlife and Beyond

This episode is sponsored by our friends at Gennev – learn more about making your health a priority.  Built for women, by women.  Remember to use the code: CANNONBALL50 for 50% any product.  (and their product line is incredible)

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.

And sign up for the Radiant Woman Reset here

And don’t forget to follow along on all the socials:

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I never set out to be a writer. But I was always a terrific reader. Those words are directly from first time author, Laura Jamison.  Laura just completed her first novel, "All the right mistakes."  Today we talk about her journey - her life as an attorney and mom of 4, and balancing all the challenges of life at this stage....

At the ripe old age of 41, I began work on my first novel. I hadn’t written a word of fiction since middle school (at least not that I can remember). I was visiting my parents when the idea for the book came to me. I read a news item that another high-flying woman was writing a book about how women could architect their lives to be successful. Here we go again, I thought. Another book geared toward telling women, not institutions or society, to change themselves (and from an author who I doubted had a perspective that would be relevant to most moms). Exhausting and irritating. But this author, after all, is a person who is trying to be helpful, in her way. What if she was your friend, even your best friend? And so the idea All the Right Mistakes was born.

From my perspective, I believe that we are living in an extraordinary time for women. While it’s true that there have never been more choices for women than there are now, it’s also true that there is significant, unfinished business when it comes to achieving equality at work and home. I don’t have the solution, but I do have a story to tell. I’m grateful to my publisher, She Writes Press, for giving me a opportunity to tell it. Please drop me a note and tell me your story. Or better yet, write it, because, whatever happens to me as a writer, I know one thing for sure–I’ll always be reading!

Here is a link to Laura's website where you can read more about her and order your copy of her novel, "All the right mistakes."

Thank you for listening! Let me know what you think of this episode by leaving a rating and review here!

Don’t forget to follow Fearlessly Facing Fifty on Instagram and Subscribe to my website Fearlessly Facing Fifty to get all the updates, news, and giveaways!

Purchase a copy of my book: Cannonball! Fearlessly Facing Midlife and Beyond

This episode is sponsored by our friends at Gennev – learn more about making your health a priority.  Built for women, by women.  Remember to use the code: CANNONBALL50 for 50% any product.  (and their product line is incredible)

I am a huge fan of Pause Well Aging.  It's an amazing company that is focused on skincare for women at menopause.  I've talked about the Hot Flash Cooling Mist (it's literally the bomb.com). Click here to heck it out here.

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.

And sign up for the Radiant Woman Reset here

And don’t forget to follow along on all the socials:

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-schmidt-a5684412/

What a year it has been! 

The Fearlessly Facing Podcast is almost a year old... and before we launch season 2, I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you a little bit of my story.

I’ve been asked a lot about how I got started into doing this podcast and why I continue to do what I do. 

In this solo cast, I’m going to take you back to my first episode recording story and what inspired me to start this podcast. You’ll also learn the importance of self-reflection and how to create a highlight reel for yourself.

Lastly, I want to express my gratitude for all of you who've been listening to this podcast as well as the incredible guests who shared their voice to inspire others to live forward, you don’t know how much inspiration and motivation you’ve been giving me everyday.

Listen to this episode as we highlight what some of our guests in Season 1 would tell their 30 year old self.

Tune in as I share some exciting announcements for the new season!

Episode Highlights: 

• What inspires me to continue the work that I do
• How I started Fearlessly Facing Podcast
• The process of examining yourself to find your value
• The power of creating your own highlight reel
• How can you add value to your organization and society?
• How I became my own historian
• How your confidence can grow the more you fail
• New season announcements!

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Thank you for listening! Let me know what you think of this episode by leaving a rating and review here!

Don’t forget to follow Fearlessly Facing Fifty on Instagram and Subscribe to my website Fearlessly Facing Fifty to get all the updates, news, and giveaways!

Purchase a copy of my book: Cannonball! Fearlessly Facing Midlife and Beyond

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.

And sign up for the Radiant Woman Reset here

And don’t forget to follow along on all the socials:

http://instagram.com/theamy.schmidt

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It’s easy to get swept away by the constant 'busy'ness of life and forget to appreciate the people and things that led us to where we currently are. Our lives our filled with stories, experiences, and challenges....and along that journey comes times when our hearts are filled with gratitude and thankfulness.....so can we do with that gratitude?

The quickest and easiest way to be happy is to be grateful for what you have, and be appreciative of the people who helped you on your journey is to jot a thank you note.

To help you cultivate a happier life filled with gratitude, I’m bringing in an awesome guest who is also a fellow midlife podcaster!

In this episode, I’m joined by the host of the Midlife Mixtape, Nancy Davis Kho! Nancy is also the author of The Thank-You Project: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time where she her wit, wisdom, and inspires people to be more grateful in their lives.

Just taking that time to write a thank you note, and let yourself be filled with gratitude while thinking of those people that made a difference in your life gives you a sense of contentment and joy!

By the end of this episode, you’ll find yourself counting blessings and inspired to write a thank you note!  So go grab a pen and paper....

Episode Highlights: 

• Nancy talk about what midlife entails for us
• Nancy takes us back to her podcast’s first episode recording experience and how she was able to finally publish it
• How to stay confident, get out of your comfort zone, and just begin
• Nancy’s kids perspective and response to their mom getting out of her comfort zone
• Nancy explains the “Thank You Project”
• How we can cultivate happiness through letters of gratitude

Connect with Nancy Davis Kho

• Nancy Davis Kho website
• Midlife Mixtape

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Why We Can’t Sleep: Women’s New Midlife Crisis by Ada Calhoun
• EP 56: Gen X Women. A conversation with Ada Calhoun

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Thank you for listening! Let me know what you think of this episode by leaving a rating and review here!

Don’t forget to follow Fearlessly Facing Fifty on Instagram and Subscribe to my website Fearlessly Facing Fifty to get all the updates, news, and giveaways!

Purchase a copy of my book: Cannonball! Fearlessly Facing Midlife and Beyond

This episode is sponsored by our friends at Gennev – learn more about making your health a priority.  Built for women, by women.  Remember to use the code: CANNONBALL50 for 50% any product.  (and their product line is incredible)

I am a huge fan of Pause Well Aging.  It's an amazing company that is focused on skincare for women at menopause.  I've talked about the Hot Flash Cooling Mist (it's literally the bomb.com). Click here to heck it out here.

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.

And sign up for the Radiant Woman Reset here

And don’t forget to follow along on all the socials:

http://instagram.com/theamy.schmidt

https://www.facebook.com/fearlesslyfacingfifty/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-schmidt-a5684412/

Your mind and body will react depending on how you take care of yourself. When you reach your golden age, your body will begin to develop conditions in response to your lifestyle. 

Women often disregard their health until it’s too late, and that should not be the case at all. Taking care of yourself should be top priority. Some find excuses to sidetrack their health, citing reasons of financial strain, asking for permission from their partner, or a busy household. But, it’s best to listen to your body when it’s trying to tell you something.

In this episode, Integrative Dietitian and High Performance Coach Esther Blum explains why your health matters and how taking good care of yourself can leave a positive affect on your overall well being. 

Make yourself a priority today as Esther discusses the importance of having your body tested and checked for conditions that need immediate medical attention. As well as the best alternatives to dietary supplements and tips on how to have a healthy mind and body!

Episode Highlights:

• Esther talks about her paternal grandfather who was an ears, nose, and throat surgeon 
• What is a mind-body connection
• Esther discusses evidence-based medicine
• Finding the courage to fix your health
• The value in drinking celery juice
• The importance of dietary supplements and balanced diet

Resources Mentioned:

• Esther Blum’s books
• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families

More about Esther

Esther Blum is an Integrative Dietitian and High Performance Coach. She has helped thousands of women permanently lose weight, eliminate the need for medication, lose stubborn belly fat, and reverse chronic illness.  Esther teaches her clients how to get clear and decisive about what to eat while healing their relationship with food and their bodies.

Esther is the bestselling author of Cavewomen Don’t Get Fat, Eat, Drink and Be Gorgeous, Secrets of Gorgeous, and The Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous Project. She currently maintains a busy virtual practice where she provides 360 degrees of healing with physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual support. Esther believes that diet and supplements are the foundation to healing, but treating the whole person is paramount.

Esther lives in CT with her family where she can be seen cooking up a storm, going for long hikes, and blasting 80’s music by the fire pit.

Get in Touch with Esther:

• Website 
• Instagram 
• Facebook 
• Twitter

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Thank you for listening! Let me know what you think of this episode by leaving a rating and review here!

Don’t forget to follow Fearlessly Facing Fifty on Instagram and Subscribe to my website Fearlessly Facing Fifty to get all the updates, news, and giveaways!

Purchase a copy of my book: Cannonball! Fearlessly Facing Midlife and Beyond

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.

And sign up for the Radiant Woman Reset here

And don’t forget to follow along on all the socials:

http://instagram.com/theamy.schmidt

https://www.facebook.com/fearlesslyfacingfifty/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-schmidt-a5684412/

Having a dream or passion gives anyone a sense of focus and purpose. A life without dreams can be quite dull. But it’s never too late to find whatever it is that’ll make you happy and bring you joy.

Your passion, dream, or whatever that may be that’s bringing joy into your life is what gets you through the worst days.

Our guest today has an incredible gift for music. Her story is proof that joy knows no age and will surely inspire you to follow your dreams!

In this episode, Sharon Ruchman, Connecticut resident, singer, composer, pianist, and violinist who began her piano studies at the age of 8, joins us to share her story about how a viola from her uncle changed the trajectory of her life!

Sharon also shares her struggles and celebrations, and talks about how her quest to know more about her uncle made her more confident and passionate about her abilities and herself!

Episode Highlights: 

• Sharon talks about music, her viola, and her uncle Rudy
• Sharon talks about her struggles with ADHD
• The power of finding joy at  any stage of your life
• Finding out what it is that really makes you happy
• Asking for help when you need it
• Sharon talks about her book, “The Gift of Rudy”
• The power of network and communication

Connect with Sharon Ruchman

Sharon’s website

Facebook

LinkedIn

Twitter

Instagram

YouTube

The Gift of Rudy

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Purchase a copy of my book: Cannonball! Fearlessly Facing Midlife and Beyond

This episode is sponsored by our friends at Gennev – learn more about making your health a priority.  Built for women, by women.  Follow the link to special savings for the Fearlessly Facing Fifty Community.  Enter code: CANNONBALL at checkout for a 50% discount on any product.  Click here. 

Special moments deserve specials gifts made with love.  Click here to go to Bitty Birdie Design.  When a baby is born….when your baby graduates….give a beautiful quilt that will last a lifetime.

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.

And sign up for the Radiant Woman Reset here

And don’t forget to follow along on all the socials:

http://instagram.com/theamy.schmidt

https://www.facebook.com/fearlesslyfacingfifty/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-schmidt-a5684412/