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Today, Kate Phillips interviews Sheyenne Kreamer, the creator of the “Find Your Song and Sing It,” a program that helps people discover work they love! Sheyenne has spent more than 20 years helping people connect their head and their heart with their soul’s desire to create their income while making a positive impact in the world.

In this conversation, we cover:

· Anticipated job losses statistics

· Sheyenne’s journey to new work

· “Find your song and sing it!”—discovering work you love

· Overcoming challenges can be a guide to purposeful work

· Examples of creating different kinds of work

· Questioning the current retirement model

· Learning, earning and contributing at any age

· “Golden Rule Marketing” (network marketing is misunderstood)

· Unity for Wellness and Peace and why communities are key

More about Sheyenne

She has been an instructor for Wake Tech Community College and the University of North Carolina and has also worked as a manufacturing apprentice, technical recruiter, project manager and organizational consultant before launching Universal Soul-ution Alliance, and later the We Care Partnerships Network with her husband, Donald and partner, Richard Mabe.

Currently a full-time RV’er, her passion is to help create new communities that help to heal our wounds, house people that want it and educate people on ways to become self-sustaining.

✨ Connect with Sheyenne Kreamer

💠 Free “Find Your Song” training at https://sheyennekreamer.com/

💠 Email 👉 [email protected]

💠 YouTube 👉 https://youtube.com/@sheyennekreamer 💠 Facebook Group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/unityforwellnessandpeace

💠 Website 👉 https://sheyennekreamer.com/

✨ Connect with Kate Phillips

💠 Free Gifts & More 👉 https://linktr.ee/katephillips

💠 Perpetual Wealth book 👉 https://a.co/d/01M5UbMU

💠 YouTube (Total Wealth) 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@totalwealth

💠 YouTube (Finance Over 50) 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@financeover50

💠 Website 👉 https://www.totalwealthcoaching.com/

💠 Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/thekatephillips

💠 Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/totalwealth.kate/

✨ Connect with Vivatude

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Mentioned in this episode:

Guaranteed Lifetime Income

In this deeply personal four-part Vivatude series, host Lauren Archer sits down with Vivatude founder and Answers for Elders host Suzanne Newman to share Suzanne’s experience with an online relationship and cryptocurrency scam during a vulnerable season of divorce, caregiving stress, and emotional isolation. Together, they explore how sophisticated “pig butchering” scams build emotional trust over time through constant communication, validation, future promises, and financial grooming — often targeting compassionate, intelligent people navigating grief, loneliness, burnout, or major life transitions. Suzanne courageously opens up about how the relationship unfolded, the emotional tactics involved, and the warning signs she later recognized.

Throughout the series, Lauren and Suzanne break down the psychology behind online romance scams, including love bombing, emotional mirroring, future pacing, and pressure surrounding cryptocurrency investments. They discuss how scammers use social media, support groups, and dating platforms to create convincing emotional connections while avoiding real-world verification such as video calls or in-person interaction. Suzanne also shares practical tools for protecting yourself online, including reverse image searches, researching digital identities, verifying professional histories, recognizing scam language patterns, and using resources like OpenAI’s ChatGPT to help identify suspicious behavior and fake profiles.

Most importantly, this series is not about shame or blame — it’s about healing, discernment, self-compassion, and awareness. Suzanne reflects on how she chose forgiveness, emotional resilience, and personal growth instead of bitterness after uncovering the truth behind the scam. This powerful conversation offers hope and encouragement for anyone who has experienced emotional manipulation, online dating scams, financial grooming, or betrayal, while reminding listeners that healthy boundaries, wisdom, and an open heart can coexist.

✨ Connect with Suzanne Newman

💠 Phone: (425) 802-5300

💠 Email: [email protected]

💠 Website: https://answersforelders.com/

✨ Resources

💠 Pig Butchering Scams: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO): https://youtu.be/pLPpl2ISKTg?si=pcZfA4H5zh8O5sqx

💠 The Pig Butchering Romance Scam - BBC World Service Documentaries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW4wYV0V-5s&t=39s

✨ Connect with Lauren Archer:

💠 YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenArcher

💠 Website and Gift 👉 https://www.laurenarcher.live/

💠 Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/LaurenArcher

💠 Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/laurenarchercoaching/

✨ Connect with Vivatude

💠 Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/VivatudeOfficial

💠 Vivatude Podcast Playlist 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAaH5P8bm1O2DNFGvKx2uh0rqhA8fWo7F

💠 Meet Our Hosts 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAaH5P8bm1O0sTSMv6IkG3WThSRouw-2x

Mentioned in this episode:

Lauren Promo

Perpetual Wealth

Mindful Leadership Lab

Music: Unite by tubebackr & Stanty is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

In this deeply nourishing episode of Vivatude, life coach Anu Arora welcomes Ayurvedic Doctor and Licensed Massage Therapist Sarah Kruse for a powerful conversation on holistic healing, women’s health, and rediscovering balance in midlife. Drawing from over two decades of experience and her studies under Dr. Vasant Lad, Sarah shares how Ayurveda teaches us that true health is about being fully established in our authentic self—mind, body, and consciousness. Together, they explore why happiness is our natural state and how we can return to it, even amidst life’s challenges.

This episode is especially meaningful for women navigating midlife transitions, caregiving responsibilities, and the physical and emotional shifts of perimenopause and menopause. Sarah offers practical Ayurvedic wisdom on hormone balance, digestion, sleep, detoxification, and managing stress—highlighting how simple daily practices like oil massage, breathwork (pranayama), and honoring your body’s signals can restore vitality. The discussion also dives into the impact of environmental toxins, including microplastics and endocrine disruptors, and how small lifestyle changes can support long-term wellness.

Stay until the end for a guided pranayama session, including alternate nostril breathing (Nadi Shodhana) and Bhramari (bee breath), designed to calm the nervous system, enhance clarity, and reconnect you with your inner wisdom. Whether you're seeking natural healing, emotional balance, or a deeper connection to yourself, this episode offers timeless Ayurvedic tools to help you thrive in modern life.

Set up a session or read more on her website www.embrace-ayurveda.com. You may also contact Sarah directly at [email protected] or (808) 635-0352.

00:00 – Introduction to Vivatude & Guest Sarah Kruse

01:36 – What Is True Happiness? (Ayurvedic Perspective)

04:01 – Why Community Matters for Emotional Well-Being

05:11 – Defining Health Through Ayurveda (Mind, Body & Consciousness)

06:34 – Women’s Health in Midlife: Understanding Hormonal Shifts

07:58 – The “Dry” Quality in Menopause & How to Balance It

09:24 – Ayurvedic Self-Care: Oil Massage for Nervous System Support

10:22 – Overdoing It: Why Pushing Too Hard Backfires in Midlife

12:21 – Listening to Your Body & Intuition

12:52 – “Mistake of the Intellect” (Ayurvedic Root of Imbalance)

14:00 – Setting Boundaries & Honoring Your Yes/No

16:20 – Real-Life Wake-Up Calls & Following Intuition

19:07 – Simple Daily Check: “Will This Nourish or Deplete Me?”

20:24 – Environmental Toxins & Hormone Disruption

22:03 – Microplastics, Fertility & Women’s Health

23:33 – Practical Ways to Reduce Toxin Exposure at Home

25:26 – Hidden Toxins in Fragrances, Cosmetics & Cleaning Products

29:01 – Air Quality & Listening to Your Body’s Signals

30:56 – Introduction to Pranayama (Breathwork)

33:27 – Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing)

40:49 – Bhramari (Bee Breath) for Relaxation & Hormonal Balance

44:21 – How Breathwork Leads into Meditation

45:15 – Final Reflections & How to Connect with Sarah

✨ Connect with Sarah Kruse, Embrace Ayurveda

💠 Website: https://www.embrace-ayurveda.com/

💠 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Xtu75IJ3wAbXlhH85CqmA

💠 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceayurveda//

💠 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-kruse-embrace-ayurveda/

✨ Connect with Anu Arora

💠 Anu's book Ignite Your Light 👉 https://www.amazon.com/Ignite-Your-Light-infinite-potential/dp/1719066582

💠 Website 👉 https://www.anuarora.com/

💠 YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@speakeranuarora

💠 Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/anuarora21/

✨ Connect with Vivatude

💠 Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/VivatudeOfficial

💠 Vivatude Podcast Playlist 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAaH5P8bm1O2DNFGvKx2uh0rqhA8fWo7F

💠 Meet Our Hosts 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAaH5P8bm1O0sTSMv6IkG3WThSRouw-2x

In this episode of the Vivatude Podcast, host Tracy Cromwell sits down with Dr. Teresa Richter, a naturopathic physician with a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and a background in Herbal Sciences. Together, they explore how women over 40—especially caregivers—can take control of their health through holistic, personalized care. Dr. Richter shares her own powerful health journey, from chronic childhood illness and food sensitivities to becoming a practitioner dedicated to uncovering root causes and helping others thrive.

This conversation dives deep into the hidden drivers of fatigue, bloating, allergies, and chronic symptoms that many women normalize. Learn how food sensitivities, environmental toxins, and “stacking” stressors can overwhelm your body—and why testing (from food panels to hormone and vitamin levels) can provide life-changing clarity. Teresa explains why one-size-fits-all health advice often fails, and how bio-individuality plays a crucial role in healing, especially when it comes to diet trends, supplements, and gut health.

If you’ve ever felt dismissed, confused, or stuck in your health journey, this episode offers practical insights and empowering next steps. From elimination diets to understanding lab results and advocating for your own wellness, Tracy and Teresa provide a compassionate, informative guide to feeling better in your body—and creating a healthier home environment. This is a must-watch for women ready to move from surviving to thriving with integrative, whole-person care.

Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to Vivatude: Health & Home for Women Over 40

01:00 – Meet Dr. Teresa Richter: Her Healing Journey

02:44 – Childhood Illness, Allergies & IBS Explained

04:18 – Common Symptoms of Food Sensitivities

06:19 – Why Allergy Symptoms Get Worse Seasonally

08:27 – Chemical Sensitivities & Environmental Toxins at Home

10:38 – Hidden Triggers: Cleaning Products, Paint & Air Quality

12:42 – How to Identify Root Causes of Chronic Symptoms

13:51 – Food Sensitivity Testing: What to Expect

16:18 – Environmental Testing: Mold, Chemicals & More

17:59 – “Healthy” Foods That Might Not Be Healthy for You

19:26 – Social Media Health Trends: What to Watch Out For

19:57 – Mushroom Coffee, Diet Trends & Bio-Individuality

21:35 – Why One Diet Doesn’t Fit Everyone

23:16 – The Power of Data: Lab Testing & Prevention

24:29 – Vitamin D: Should You Test or Supplement?

29:13 – Understanding Lab Results & “Normal” Ranges

32:17 – Why Optimal Health Is More Than “In Range”

36:43 – Caregiver Health: Why You Must Prioritize Yourself

39:20 – Elimination Diets vs. Testing: What Works Best?

44:22 – Leaky Gut, Inflammation & Whole-Body Symptoms

46:11 – Bloating vs. Fullness: What’s Normal?

50:32 – Hormones & Women’s Health After 40

✨ Connect with Dr. Teresa Richter

💠 Website: 👉 https://www.drteresarichter.com

💠 Facebook: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/teresarichternd/

✨ Connect with Tracy Cromwell

💠 YouTube: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@tracycromwell

💠 Podcasts: 👉 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/tracy-cromwell

💠 Interviews: 👉 https://tracycromwell.com/pages/interviews-with-tracy-cromwell

✨ Connect with Vivatude

💠 Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/VivatudeOfficial

💠 Vivatude Podcast Playlist 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAaH5P8bm1O2DNFGvKx2uh0rqhA8fWo7F

💠 Meet Our Hosts 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAaH5P8bm1O0sTSMv6IkG3WThSRouw-2x

Today Kate Phillips interviews Shelly Rees Randall, a financially-focused divorce coach and certified divorce financial analyst in Washington state.

• Shelly’s personal story that led her to this work

• There are many paths to divorce for different situations

• Laws, rules and customs are state-specific. (Beware the google rabbit hole!)

• The professionals you need on your team: Legal, financial, personal, etc.

• Divorce may be the biggest financial transaction of your life!

• Know your rights and what is considered “fair and equitable.”

• Shelly’s journey from financial coach, divorce coach, to divorce financial analyst.

• The timing of a divorce can be important for kids, caregiving, social security.

• Sometimes divorce coaching can save the marriage!

• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements

• Gather all the details of your financial picture

• What to do BEFORE you meet with an attorney

• Certified divorce lending and certified divorce real estate professionals

• Shelly’s finance FIRST framework:

• Future, Inventory, Real Estate/Retirement, Spousal/Child Support, Team/Timeline

• Caregiving and divorce: Ask for what you need, advocate for yourself

• Protecting your assets in the process.

• Second Saturday workshops: https://www.secondsaturday.com/

• ShellyReesRandall.com

• The rest of your life can be the best of your life!

✨ Connect with Shelly Rees Randall

💠 Website 👉 https://www.shellyreesrandall.com/

💠 Email 👉 [email protected]

💠 LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellyreesrandall

💠 Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/shellyreescoaching

💠 Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/shellyreescoaching/

💠 YouTube (new) 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@financiallysavvydivorce

💠 Free Gift 👉 “5 Money Moves” (done-in-a-day checklist) https://www.shellyreesrandall.com/moves

✨ Connect with Kate Phillips

💠 Download Kate’s 22-page guide, “Break Through to Abundance: 4 Reasons You’re Stressing Over Money (and how to break the cycle forever!)” at 👉 https://katesgift.gr8.com/

💠 YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@totalwealth

💠 Website 👉 https://www.totalwealthcoaching.com/

💠 Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/thekatephillips

💠 Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/totalwealth.kate/

✨ Connect with Vivatude

💠 Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/VivatudeOfficial

💠 Vivatude Podcast Playlist 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAaH5P8bm1O2DNFGvKx2uh0rqhA8fWo7F

💠 Meet Our Hosts 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?

list=PLAaH5P8bm1O0sTSMv6IkG3WThSRouw-2x+

Mentioned in this episode:

Guaranteed Lifetime Income

In this deeply personal episode, host Lauren Archer chats with Sharon Angle, who shares her remarkable journey from chronic illness and multiple brain surgeries to what she describes as a profound healing transformation.

After years of struggling with essential tremor, debilitating pain, and a traumatic accident that left her bedridden, Sharon began exploring meditation, breathwork, and mind–body practices inspired by the work of Dr. Joe Dispenza. What followed was a series of experiences that she believes contributed to measurable changes in her physical condition — including the complete cessation of a long-standing tremor.

This conversation is not medical advice. It is one woman’s story.

If you or someone you love is living with chronic health challenges, this episode offers something many people lose along the way: hope.

We explore:

• The mind–body connection
• Neuroplasticity and emotional state change
• The role of belief and persistence
• The science emerging around coherence, meditation, and healing
• What it means to take responsibility for your inner state

Whether you are skeptical, curious, or already exploring these ideas, this episode invites you to consider what might be possible when we begin working with our internal systems rather than against them.

About Sharon Angle

Sharon Angle is a singer, performer, and newly certified life coach who now helps others cultivate resilience, mindset transformation, and personal empowerment through breathwork and disciplined inner practice.

Learn more at:
 https://breathelaughlivecoaching.com/

Resources Mentioned

• Dr. Joe Dispenza – drjoedispenza.com
• Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself – Dr. Joe Dispenza
• Becoming Supernatural – Dr. Joe Dispenza
• HeartMath Institute – heartmath.org
• The Power of Eight – Lynne McTaggart
• The Body Keeps the Score – Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
• Film: Source: It’s Within You: https://sourcethefilm.org/ref/[email protected]/

Final Thought

Healing journeys are deeply personal. What works for one person may not work for another. But stories like Sharon’s remind us that the human body and brain are more adaptable than we often realize — and that hope, when paired with consistent practice, can open unexpected doors.

Mentioned in this episode:

Lauren Promo

What happens when the love of your life suddenly becomes the person you must care for? In this deeply emotional episode of the Vivatude podcast, host Tracy Cromwell sits down with Kimbra Rodriguez, a woman whose life changed overnight when her husband suffered a stroke at just 42 years old. No longer just a wife, Kimbra found herself navigating the heartbreaking transition into full-time caregiver — grappling with grief, identity loss, and the complex reality of loving someone who is still here, yet profoundly changed.

Kimbra shares her raw, unfiltered journey through survival mode, the emotional toll of caregiving, and the silent guilt many caregivers carry. From fighting for her husband’s recovery to realizing life may never return to what it once was, her story speaks directly to women over 40 who are balancing health, wellness, and caregiving responsibilities. This conversation explores themes of anticipatory grief, resilience, and the importance of self-care — even when it feels impossible.

If you are caring for a spouse, parent, or loved one, this episode is a powerful reminder: you are not alone. Discover how Kimbra is reclaiming pieces of herself — through writing, movement, nutrition, and giving herself grace — and learn how you, too, can begin to heal while still showing up for those you love. This is a must-watch for caregivers seeking strength, validation, and hope.

Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to Vivatude with Tracy Cromwell

01:27 – Meet Kimbra Rodriguez: A Caregiver’s Story

02:25 – The Night Everything Changed (Stroke at 42)

03:21 – Hospitalization, Coma & Uncertain Outcomes

04:23 – Recovery Progress & Lasting Cognitive Challenges

04:49 – From Wife to Caregiver: Relationship Shift

05:17 – Fighting for Recovery & Letting Go of “Before”

06:08 – Survival Mode & Neglecting Self-Care

06:34 – Reclaiming Joy: Writing, Travel & Dancing Again

07:42 – The Power of Reconnecting With Yourself

08:50 – Advice for Caregivers: Give Yourself Grace

10:24 – “You’re So Strong” — The Hidden Emotional Toll

10:55 – Grieving Someone Who Is Still Alive

12:22 – Guilt, Loneliness & Emotional Suppression

13:40 – Missing Your Old Life & Accepting a New Path

15:05 – Writing a Book as Healing & Self-Discovery

17:46 – Coping With Loss: The Passing of Her Mother

20:06 – The Challenge of Finding Personal Space

21:11 – You Are Not Alone: Finding Support

23:31 – Career Loss & Reinventing Income as a Caregiver

24:42 – Starting a Business While Caregiving

26:50 – Fear of the Unknown & Moving Forward Anyway

30:07 – Strength vs. Survival: The Truth About Resilience

32:42 – Letting Yourself Feel: Processing Grief

34:30 – Losing & Rediscovering Joy (Music & Movement)

36:44 – Prioritizing Health: Exercise & Nutrition Changes

39:04 – Small Habits That Make a Big Difference

41:24 – Key Takeaways: Grace, Support & Self-Care

46:00 – Closing Thoughts & Where to Find Kimbra

✨ Connect with Kimbra Rodriguez

💠 Facebook: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/kimbra.rodriguez.9

💠 Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/flutter_and_focus/

✨ Connect with Tracy Cromwell

💠 YouTube: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@tracycromwell

💠 Podcasts: 👉 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/tracy-cromwell

💠 Interviews: 👉 https://tracycromwell.com/pages/interviews-with-tracy-cromwell

✨ Connect with Vivatude

💠 Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/VivatudeOfficial

💠 Vivatude Podcast Playlist 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAaH5P8bm1O2DNFGvKx2uh0rqhA8fWo7F

💠 Meet Our Hosts 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAaH5P8bm1O0sTSMv6IkG3WThSRouw-2x

Vivatude's theme song is Moving Up by Origo, available to download at Epidemic Sound.

Author Diane Woodford joins Life Coach Anu Arora on the Vivatude podcast to explore the meaning of the "frequency of love." Originally presented earlier this year, this best-of episode provides highlights of their conversation, deep insights into love, stories that are turning points, turn love from an ideal to a way of life. Diane shares how the frequency of love became real for her, and going through it, she said she could have used a book like ''After Care - Finding Peace Beyond Trauma.'' So she wrote the book as her love offering to people that are experiencing trauma. "After Care is my testimony and message that not only will the storm end, but you will thrive again. There will be peace, peace is attainable. And most importantly, you are not alone in your storm."

After Care takes you on an emotional journey through the unexpected and life-altering hospitalization of Diane's husband Charles, a man once in perfect health, whose 80 days in critical care left everyone stunned. This book offers a unique and deeply personal perspective on the power of love, resilience, and forgiveness. As Diane navigated the complex web of pandemic-era hospital policies, she reveals how her experience as a seasoned nurse gave her the tools to advocate for her husband in ways that many couldn’t. Follow their story and discover why Charles came to be known as the "Miracle Man" after defying the odds and triumphantly returning home. After Care is a testament to hope, strength, and the unbreakable bonds of love.

Diane Woodford is a retired critical healthcare professional and educator. She is also a published author, speaker, philanthropist, co-host of Love Drops Podcast and world traveler. With a deep commitment to serving humanity, Diane focuses on mentoring young women and raising the energy wherever she goes. Diane is currently on a remarkable journey, embodying love in action as One Love Ambassador spreading love around the globe.

✨ Connect with Diane Woodford

💠 Diane's book ''After Care - Finding Peace Beyond Trauma'' 👉 https://www.paths2transformation.com/after-care

💠 Diane's life-changing medications 👉 https://www.paths2transformation.com

💠 Diane's Love Drops Podcast on YouTube 👉 http://www.youtube.com/@lovedropspodcast

💠 An Inspired Chat 👉 https://boldjourney.com/an-inspired-chat-with-diane-woodford-highlight/

✨ Connect with Anu Arora

💠 Anu's book Ignite Your Light 👉

💠 Website 👉 https://www.anuarora.com/

💠 YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@speakeranuarora

💠 Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/anuarora21/

✨ Connect with Vivatude

💠 Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/VivatudeOfficial

💠 Vivatude Podcast Playlist 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAaH5P8bm1O2DNFGvKx2uh0rqhA8fWo7F

💠 Meet Our Hosts 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAaH5P8bm1O0sTSMv6IkG3WThSRouw-2x

Vivatude's theme song is Moving Up by Origo, available to download at Epidemic Sound.

Mentioned in this episode:

Lauren Promo

Perpetual Wealth

Mindful Leadership Lab

Music: Unite by tubebackr & Stanty is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

On Vivatude today, Kate Phillips interviews Brenda Sutton about using her strengths and following her passions to make big life changes. In part one, Brenda talks about how in her 50s she transformed her finances, fitness and career—while caregiving parents. Transitioning from an office job in corporate finance to work as a personal trainer and fitness instructor, Brenda gave up her paycheck for a “PLAYcheck” instead! To give herself the financial flexibility for a career change, Brenda made a series of thoughtful money moves over years.

Key points:

· Monetizing her home with roommates through a remodel paid for by future rents.

· Creating an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) and expanding her home from 2 bed/1 bath to 4 bed/3 baths.

· Attracting high quality tenants and housemates aligned with her values.

· Conscious money habits that save on cars, groceries, and living expenses.

· The need for community—especially when leaving a job with longtime connections.

· Re-thinking scarcity and abundance to Embrace “enough” and “plenty”!

· Diversifying income streams before and in retirement.

· Her advice for sandwich-generation moms.

✨ Connect with Brenda:

💠 Website 👉 https://www.BrendaLSutton.com

💠 Email 👉 [email protected]

💠 Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/Fun2havnlife

💠 Linkedin 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda-sutton-7207a59

✨ Connect with Kate Phillips

💠 Download Kate’s 22-page guide, “Break Through to Abundance: 4 Reasons You’re Stressing Over Money (and how to break the cycle forever!)” at 👉 https://katesgift.gr8.com/

💠 YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@totalwealth

💠 Website 👉 https://www.totalwealthcoaching.com/

💠 Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/thekatephillips

💠 Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/totalwealth.kate/

✨ Connect with Vivatude

💠 Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/VivatudeOfficial

💠 Vivatude Podcast Playlist 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAaH5P8bm1O2DNFGvKx2uh0rqhA8fWo7F

💠 Meet Our Hosts 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAaH5P8bm1O0sTSMv6IkG3WThSRouw-2x

Vivatude's theme song is Moving Up by Origo, available to download at Epidemic Sound.

Mentioned in this episode:

Guaranteed Lifetime Income

In this powerful episode of Vivatude, emotional and spiritual wellness host Lauren Archer sits down with Ali Mezey, renowned Body Whisperer and creator of Personal Geometry®, to explore what it truly means to be embodied. With over 40 years of experience working at the intersection of sexuality, trauma, and somatic intelligence, Ali shares how our bodies hold deep wisdom — and why many of us, especially women in midlife, have been conditioned to ignore it. If you’ve ever felt disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that talk therapy hasn’t resolved, this conversation opens a new doorway to healing.

Together, Lauren and Ali unpack the truth about embodiment, emotional awareness, and the hidden impact of cultural conditioning on our relationship with our bodies. From navigating midlife transitions to healing sexual and relational challenges, Ali introduces her groundbreaking method, Personal Geometry, which reveals unconscious patterns through the language of the body. This episode also includes a powerful guided practice to help you reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and access deeper levels of self-awareness and presence.

Whether you’re seeking emotional healing, deeper intimacy, or a more authentic connection to yourself, this episode offers practical insights and transformative tools. Learn how to move beyond self-judgment, embrace the full spectrum of your emotions, and rediscover the intelligence of your body as a pathway to true wellness. This is a must-watch for women ready to reclaim their power, presence, and aliveness.

About Ali Mezey

Ali Mezey is a Body Whisperer with over 40 years of experience working at the intersection of sexuality, trauma, and embodied intelligence. A Somatic Body Therapist, Sexologist, Family Constellation facilitator, master bodyworker and public speaker, Ali is the creator of Personal Geometry®, a groundbreaking body-based method that reveals and transforms unconscious patterns behind sexual challenges and relational dynamics. Developed through decades of clinical practice, including work in leading Los Angeles rehab centers, her approach succeeds where talk therapy often falls short. Ali works internationally with individuals, couples, and professionals, and is the creator and host of The Brilliant Body Podcast, created to explore and advocate for the intelligence of the body and how to thrive as the bodies that we are.

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