Like he says, age is just a number and many people live that in their relationships. 

Think Cher, Carol Burnett, Madonna, President Macron and plenty of others.  People adopt that philosophy because they have learned firsthand that it’s true.  Mark Sparrow is one such person as he married for the first time in his 60’s, a man many years his junior. 

He had to quiet the voices in his head that brought judgment, the ‘what would people think’ fear, and a lot of ‘shoulds’.  Age difference doesn’t have to be a thing, Mark shares.  Knowing love is a wondrous thing and well worth the risk.  “Once your heart becomes involved, it becomes much clearer.”  Spoken like someone in love.  Ah yes.

Mark Sparrow is our guest this week for Permission to Want More: What’s Next and What’s Left.  This is part one of our conversation.

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So often we’re looking for permission.

We think it’s permission externally, outside of ourselves, when in actuality it’s permission within ourselves to do something, try something, be something and we shrink in.  We shrink in to what we perceive of as obstacles, different fears that look so many different ways.

We created a Companion Guide to go with this particular series, Permission to Want More: What’s Next and What’s Left.  We’re looking at that with questions.  Things for you to think about, and for me to think about.

Our answers matter.  They give us information that may actually lead to, permission.

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They didn’t tell us how sweet this season would be, that this third chapter of 60 plus could be the best one yet. 

Yes, there’s that large number but we’re still here and we’ve typically got less responsibilities.  Mike Pittman is entering that time.  Enjoying the grandkids but then giving them back because we get to have the joy without the downside.  Mike watches his grandkids in their determination to sit, to crawl, to walk.  They don’t give up.  They keep going until they have mastered the skill.  Small accomplishments are a big deal as Mike shares with us.  So why not be a little more like that.  Let’s go for the adventure, for the excitement of the small steps that lead us to fulfillment.

Mike Pitman is our guest this week for Permission to Want More: What’s Next and What’s Left.  This is part two of our conversation.

You can find him on Instagram at Tall Bald Mike Photography.

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He’s getting close to retirement and wondering what the next chapter will look like. 

What’s left? 

Mike Pittman has some great ideas about how he will move forward.  Of course there is some trepidation too, just like with any big change, we wonder how it will go, what it will look like.  Thankfully Mike’s got lots of inspiration for us to follow his example of being brave enough to try some things out - like writing and singing.  Music will play a part in what’s next and so will travel and lots of family time.  His advice?  Don’t give it a second thought.  He’s not, and we’re here to cheer him on.

Mike Pitman is our guest this week for Permission to Want More: What’s Next and What’s Left.  This is part one of our conversation.

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If you’d like a copy of the Companion Guide to this series or if you want to attend our monthly FREE webinar, email us at: [email protected].

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We call them ‘BE’ Practices.

Here on the Unabashed You podcast, we talk honestly about becoming more of who you are—not less. So many of us reach this season of life having done everything right—and still feel a low-grade ache we can’t explain. If you’ve been telling yourself, this is fine, but your soul knows better—this is for you.

We had a webinar recently on 10 Signs You’re Settling (and Calling It Wisdom) - very impactful.  If you want the replay give us a shout.

In today’s episode we will hear about 10 strategies to combat each the 10 signs.  We call them BE Practices.  As in ‘brave enough’ to get started, to take the first step.

This isn’t about blowing up your life. It’s about noticing where comfort has replaced being brave enough to decide what you want next, and not settling.

If you want more help to figure any or all of this out, Unabashed You has resources for you.  Like one on one coaching, free newsletters and free monthly webinars. You’re our passion and we’ve given ourselves permission to be there for you.  Reach out on our website, Instagram or email us at [email protected].  We’d love to hear from you.

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So this was pretty cool: we had former guest Mike Pittman ask if I would consider doing an episode with me as the guest.  We hopped on a call, did some brainstorming, and voila! We had the makings of a panel of three asking me questions: Mike Pittman, Isha Casagrande and Shaun Conde all said yes.  I decided to challenge myself and not get any questions ahead of time.  I asked them to each come up 3 for Getting to Know You and the Deep Dive segments.  Can I just say it was a very joyous, vibrant, fulfilling time?  It was.  Listen in and see if you are moved like I was.

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While Taylor Swift may not be her favorite, Rae O’Rourke loves to watch hockey, and is not a fan of sharing her food. 

Guess what?  I love how she played 2 Truths and a Lie - very transparent and vulnerable.  Being herself.  Something you get to do too if you tamp down your fears about how you’re showing up.  Rae has been given the gift of patience and she uses it for self-reflection, a helpful tool. Rae internalizes a lot of her actions, and instead of losing her cool in a situation, she tries to put herself in the other people’s shoes, and then she thinks, What can I do differently?  That is the mark of keeping your faith alive.  Love in action.

Rae is our guest this week for Spicy Christian Women - Becoming all that and a bag of chips.  This is part two.

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For starters she’s challenging, fun and loving. 

Yes, I can attest to that.  Rae O’Rourke affirms that she is spicy and bold because of her faith, and also as she explains, that’s how God created her.  When it comes to comparing herself to others she’s observed a pattern.  If she misses a day of two or faith-reading she notices she feels off, that something is not right.  A devotional, some worship music, and back to the word align her once again.  Rae has learned the value of setting aside that intentional time to keep here faith alive.

Rae is our guest this week for Spicy Christian Women - Becoming all that and a bag of chips.  This is part one.

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Fear does not come from God. 

So why do we choose it?  That is part of the message Cindee Williams had for us during our conversation.  Trying to control circumstances, or people, is not coming from a place of love but of fear.  Deciding to come from a place of love is the better choice and sometimes it’s hard to do.  As Cindee shares, that’s why walking with God helps us develop our sense of security. Plus the risk to be vulnerable shows us we can be bold, we can make mistakes, and still be loved.  Yes, always loved by God.

Cindee is our guest this week for Spicy Christian Women - Becoming all that and a bag of chips.  This is part two.

She can be found at leadmylife.com.

Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.

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It is true that a lot of us feel wiser as we age. 

This is part of the message Cindee Williams had for us during our conversation.  Lost confidence?  You can regain it.  Not sure of your purpose?  You can find it.  Afraid to pursue your dreams?  You can overcome that fear.  Cindee runs a faith-based program called “Lead My Life” to help women answer these questions and become bold enough to go for what they want, bold enough to step into all that God has for them.

Cindee is our guest this week for Spicy Christian Women - Becoming all that and a bag of chips.  This is part one.

She can be found at leadmylife.com.

Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.

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