We went from worrying about our little boys to wishing our growing young men well on their respective life journeys. How did we get here so fast? 😲 How is our nest becoming emptier and emptier by the second? In this episode, we have a convo with a mom of adult children on how to navigate this new stage!!! 😅

Welcome to another episode of What The Fifty Podcast with your hosts, Niki and Mich! If you're listening to this podcast for the first time, we are so glad you’ve joined us. Each episode features mindful conversations with speakers across all industries, focusing on how to live a more fun-filled life with less fuss.

MEET NICKY, Spiritual Life Coach, Mindfulness Coach, Aliveness Activator

Nicky Clarke is certified as a Spiritual Life Coach and a Mindfulness Coach, and is also certified in the Aliveness Method®️ and is an official Aliveness Activator™️. She is an empty nester, proud mother of 3 amazing grown "kids", married for 31 years, pursuing her dreams at 51!

Chapter 2 Unleashed (@chapter2unleashed) was created after being given the gift of becoming an empty nester a couple of years ago. Writing her story was important in finding her AUTHENTIC self, speaking her truth UNAPOLOGETICALLY and allowing Nicky to be unleashed!

WHERE YOU CAN FIND HERE

Instagram: @chapter2unleashed

Website: www.chapter2unleashed.com

Email: [email protected]

MORE OF WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT

🦜Navigating adult children

🦜Moving from mother to mentor

🦜Parenting girls vs boys into adulthood 

🦜How to navigate lifestyle choices that our children make

🦜How to maintain closeness with kids into adulthood

🦜Putting in non-negotiables and why they are important

🦜About Chapter 2 Unleash and Nicky's Masterclass

🦜Where you can find more information

🦜Nicky's final tips to Parents

🦜Nicky's final tips to Wives

🦜Why it's important as women to find your authentic self

See you again next week. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast and give us a Follow and Review on Spotify.

Enjoy,

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Over the years, we've worn many hats, but the hat of "Mom" has been one of our proudest ones. We still can't believe they agreed to join us, but today, we share with you two of our greatest blessings, our sons @caelan.murphy and @zakowilliams. We're so proud of the men they are becoming and we hope you enjoy this slice of them

Welcome to another episode of What The Fifty Podcast with your hosts, Niki and Mich! If you're listening to this podcast for the first time, we are so glad you’ve joined us. Each episode features mindful conversations with speakers across all industries, focusing on how to live a more fun-filled life with less fuss.

MORE OF WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT

Caelan and Zako spoke on

🎙️5 fun questions

🎙️Their personal introductions

🎙️Parent's support

🎙️Advice to parents

🎙️Parenting boys vs girls

🎙️Social media

🎙️Their perfect day

🎙️About Zako's Shop @shop876ltd

🎙️About Caelan's podcast @contemplationspodcast

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Make sure to go listen the our October Wrap Up podcast episode at the link in our bio.

The winner will be chosen at random and contacted on November 1, 2021!

GOOD LUCK!

There's this concept called "Expanders", where when you meet someone, you know they are going to expand your world and push you to be greater. At the end of this conversation, @iamstaceyhines proved that she was indeed an expander and what a conversation it was! Click the link in our bio to tune in now! This conversation may just be able to expand your world, too

Welcome to another episode of What The Fifty Podcast with your host, Niki and Mich! If you're listening to this podcast for the first time, we are so glad you’ve joined us. Each episode features mindful conversations with speakers across all industries, focusing on how to live a more fun-filled life with less fuss.

Meet Stacey Hines, Author, Speaker, Woman In Tech

Stacey Hines is an author, speaker, executive and the President of the JTDA, Jamaica’s Technology and Digital alliance. For her work in the field she was recently selected as one of the Top 50 Caribbean Women in Tech.

In 2010 Stacey experienced a dramatic and tragic shift in what would have once been considered “the American Dream” life. She was diagnosed with breast cancer, thrust into relocating countries for the second time, separated from her husband and battling clinical depression, all while being a tech exec and mothering 3 young children on her own.

This inspired her to write a memoir which became the catalyst in creating multiple programs and products to help women avoid the challenges and life threatening changes that she battled and survived.

A business & leadership transformation expert and coach, Stacey recently founded Epic Transformation, a technology focused workforce transformation company. She is also a podcast host of “The Balanced Lady Boss Show”, she most recently published her personal photo memoir 5 Year Love Affair and a deck of Daily Intention Cards and her intention is to help professional women to live, love and lead holistically so they can experience a deep sense of contentment, enjoy peace of mind and avoid becoming stressed, sick & toxic.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND HER

Instagram: @iamstaceyhines, @5yearloveaffair, @myepicintentions

Email: [email protected]

Website: staceyhines.com

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE

52:07 Introduction of Stacey Hines

4:30 When Stacey realized who she wanted to be in lift

6:09 Stacey's rude awakening

8:24 Stacey's life collapse and what it meant for her

10:09 How Stacey approached Cancer like a project

14:40 Stacey's village

15:34 Stacey's treatment 

16:54 Stacey's urine treatment 

19:34 Removing toxicity from Stacey's life

20:50 Stacey's move to Canada + divorce + final move to Jamaica 

23:40 Stacey's journey to stepping into her authentic power

26:25 Epic Transformation, Stacey's business and all you need to know

27:22 Stacey's book

30:00 Having a love affair with yourself

33:28 Mich's takeaway from Stacey's story

34:35 Where you can get Stacey's book

35:35 Stacey's affirmations and intention carda

39:59 Stacey's upcoming projects

42:17 Where you can get Epic Intention Cards

42:45 Stacey's podcast

49:00 Stacey's tips for a fulfilling life

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Enjoy,

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We are not the teary-eyed type. If you know us, you know this is true. But this episode hits so close to home that our vulnerability took centre stage as we decided to share some of our hardest times supporting loved ones with Cancer and the devastating loss that followed. But don't worry, we kept it light. We think. Here's to Marta and Gail

Welcome to another episode of What The Fifty Podcast with your host, Niki and Mich! If you're listening to this podcast for the first time, we are so glad you’ve joined us. Each episode features mindful conversations with speakers across all industries, focusing on how to live a more fun-filled life with less fuss.

MORE OF WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT

🎙️Niki's Mom's journey with Cancer

🎙️ How Niki's life changed after her friend Marta died from Breast Cancer

🎙️The importance of movement and Hope Zoo

🎙️ About Gail, Mich's younger sister's journey with Cancer and how it affected Mich

🎙️Lessons to learn from Marta and Gail

🎙️Mich's friend Jackie's journey with Cancer

🎙️ Why we need to take action in protecting ourselves and loved ones

🎙️Mich's photo-book project, Beauty After The Beast

See you again next week. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast and give us a Follow and Review on Spotify.

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We all know how important it is to stay physically fit. But what about Spiritually Fit, Mentally Fit and Emotionally Fit? What about addressing your Toxic Overload and focusing on Super Nutrition? It's time we place priority on all those other areas and learn the perfect balance for our lives. Click the link in our bio to listen this conversation with Sharon Feanny, jam-packed with so many nuggets of wisdom

Welcome to another episode of What The Fifty Podcast with your host, Niki and Mich! If you're listening to this podcast for the first time, we are so glad you’ve joined us. Each episode features mindful conversations with speakers across all industries, focusing on how to live a more fun-filled life with less fuss.

Meet Sharon, Yoga Meditation Instructor, Health Coach and Author of the Live Fit Kitchen Cookbook

Master yoga teacher and wellness warrior, Sharon Feanny, has spent the past three decades dedicated to spreading the gifts of well-living across her homeland of Jamaica and beyond. A sought after wellness expert, each year Sharon hosts retreats, cooking workshops, detox programs and yoga classes to an international client base. 

Her bestselling "Live Fit Kitchen" Cookbook, which includes over 100, simple healthy recipes is a staple in kitchens across the globe. In 2020, Sharon launched Shakti at Home, an online Yoga + Fitness + Spiritual Community for Women. This new online platform is the home to the Shakti Studio with daily Yoga and Fitness Classes taught online by a team of experts, her Shakti Activation 21 Day Detox Program and her 3 month deeper coaching Immersion Program. In just a year, Shakti at Home is serving hundred of women worldwide to lead happier, healthier lives.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND HER

Instagram: @sharonfeanny

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.sharonfeanny.com

MORE OF WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT

⚖️The 3 Most Important ways we can finish 2020 strong Meditation

⚖️Movement

⚖️Super Nutrition

⚖️Why we should normalize 3 day Wellness Weekend Breaks for Women!

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE

0:34 Sharon's introduction

4:17 Niki's experience with losing a close friend to breast cancer

7:22 Sharon's life philosophy

9:10 Breaking down Sharon's philosophy 

9:41 Spiritual wellness on what it means

12:30 Physical fitness and what it means 

15:25 Functional fitness and what it means 

16:58 Mental and Emotional fitness

18:24 Why meditation is Sharon's cornerstone right now

20:00 Why we need to be conscious of what we're eating and the 80/10/10 rule

22:58 Toxic Overload

24:20 Detox and the 5 pillars for a successful detox 

31:50 Getting a detox partner

32:35 3-night Retreat and normalizing taking time off

37:05 Shakti at home

40:50 Tips to finish 2021 strong

41:38 Sharon's 3-week intensive program to enter 2022 strong

51:36 Mich's personal story with Sharon

See you again next week. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast and give us a Follow and Review on Spotify.

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Every October is an opportunity for us to rise up and do more than we did the previous October and this time, it's no different. Breast cancer awareness is an effort to raise awareness and reduce the stigma of breast cancer through education on symptoms and treatment. That's exactly what we will aim to do with every episode of our podcast this month, starting with this one

Welcome to another episode of What The Fifty Podcast with your host, Niki and Mich! If you're listening to this podcast for the first time, we are so glad you’ve joined us. Each episode features mindful conversations with speakers across all industries, focusing on how to live a more fun-filled life with less fuss.

MEET DR. VINCE REID

Dr. Vince Reid migrated to the USA after graduating from the Wolmers’ Boys School  in Kingston. He obtained his medical degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at Maimonides Medical Center, New York where he received numerous awards including the Chief Resident of the Year Award. 

In later years, Dr. Reid joined the Hall-Perrine Cancer Center where he is currently the Medical Director. He also holds an appointment as Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Surgical Oncology & Endocrine Surgery at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Dr. Reid’s clinical practice in Surgical Oncology involves managing diseases such as Melanoma, Breast cancer, head and neck cancers and Colorectal Cancer.

With over 22 years in the medical field, Dr. Reid is committed to the health and well-being of individuals.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND HIM

Associate Professor of Surgery: Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery. 

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Office: 319-369-4652

Fax: 319-398-6874

E-mail: [email protected]

MORE OF WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT

🩺 Breast Cancer facts and Jamaica

🩺Concerning signs to look out for

🩺 Why it's important for women of colour to do mammograms

🩺 What women can do to mitigate the occurrence of breast cancer

🩺Does marijuana matter?

🩺And More!

 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE

0:30 October line up for WTF

1:00 Breast Cancer facts and Jamaica

4:16 Intro on Dr. Reid

6:20 Mich's history with Dr. Reid

9:47 Framing the importance of the issue of Breast Cancer

10:10 Self Breast Exams and why it's important

11:00 Concerning signs to look out for

13:46 What are the recommended screening guidelines

15:32 Baseline for Mammograms

16:16 Next steps after a lump is found

19:05 Mich's personal journey with benign legions

25:38 Different types of biopsies

27:17 Why it's important to request an ultrasound at the same time of your mammograms

27:35 Key takeaways

27:38 Frequency of mammograms (annual)

28:32 Why it's important for women of colour to do mammograms

29:31 What women can do to mitigate the occurrence of breast cancer

32:11 Does marijuana matter?

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Let's talk sex! Not hushed. Not using euphemisms. Just plain, raunchy, hot-blooded, beautiful sex. Nothing in this conversation spells Taboo and you're going to want to tune in!

Welcome to another episode of What The Fifty Podcast with your host, Niki and Mich! If you're listening to this podcast for the first time, we are so glad you’ve joined us. Each episode features mindful conversations with speakers across all industries, focusing on how to live a more fun-filled life with less fuss.

MEET DR. JESS "THE SEXOLOGIST" AND HER LIFE PARTNER, BRANDON

This week’s episode is entitled “Talking Sex with Dr. Jess and Brandon” and for the first time ever, we have two guests at the same time; Dr. Jess and her life partner Brandon Ware. 

Jess and Brandon have been together for nearly 2 decades and though they don’t normally work together (he’s in real estate) they’ve been collaborating on the podcast for the last 24 months and the chemistry is palpable. Jess dives into the research and practical strategies for more fulfilling relationships and Brandon offers the perfect balance of personal experience, vulnerability, and humor. The result is a balance of entertainment, education, and real take–home value.

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WHERE YOU CAN FIND THEM

Instagram: @SexWithDrJess

Email: [email protected]

Podcast: Sex With Dr Jess

Website: https://www.sexwithdrjess.com/

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE

00:45 Introducing Jess & Brandon

3:45 Clearing up the myth of "Why Asians do not want to talk about sex"

6:00 Brandon's childhood experience talking about sex with his parents

6:50 Jess' childhood experience talking about sex with her Mom

8:35 The Jamaican culture and sex education

10:35 Pre Colonization and a more open view towards sex

11:50 Acknowledging boundaries you have with talking about sex

12:07 The concept of "auditioning" when talking to your child about sex

13:27 Tips on keeping your relationship spicy and vibrant

14:15 How unrealistic it is to look to your partner to fulfill your every need

14:48 Why trying new things is beneficial to a relationship

15:40 Planning for sex is important

17:00 Long term relationships and responsive sex

17:22 Arousal first desire and what it means

18:08 Things that can affect sex and how to overcome them

22:00 How to deal with sex and aging

24:56 Things that lead to mind blowing pleasure

27:27 Mindful sex

28:39 Sexuality and aging

29:17 Sex toys: Education and Recommendation

34:30 Where you can find Jess and Brandon

See you again next week. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast and give us a Follow and Review on Spotify.

Enjoy,

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In this episode, listen to Chanile Vines as she will help us learn key wine terms, how to taste wine, popular wine varietals, and food and wine pairing basics.

Welcome to another episode of What The Fifty Podcast with your host Niki and Mich! If you're listening to this podcast for the first time, we are so glad you’ve joined us. Each episode features mindful conversations with speakers across all industries, focusing on how to live a more fun-filled life with less fuss.

MEET CHANILE "THE WINE EXPERT"

This week’s episode is entitled “Wine Made Easy” and our guest is Chanile Vines. She helps others lead rich and fulfilling lives, both in her work leading Health and Wellness technology research and as the founder of Vines Play, a wine club and importing firm. As a researcher, she works with renowned Health agencies and hospitals to create person-centred health technology. She built a groundbreaking Dementia Care App currently on Google Play.

Chanile holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from The University of Toronto, and a Master of Science in Psychology from The University of Liverpool. She also has her Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 1 & 2 Awards.

Chanile says there are five things to evaluate if both a wine and your life are good. A good wine and good life are distinctive, balance, complex, connectedness and whole. Cheers to indulging and learning about wines!! 🍷🥂

WHERE YOU CAN FIND HER

Instagram: @vinesplay |  @chanilevines

Website: www.chanilevines.com

If you consider yourself a wine enthusiast and want to learn about great wines, join “The Vines Play Wine Club”. Email us at [email protected]

MORE OF WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

🌸 Chanile’s favourite wine “Varietal Pinot Noir and Chardonnay”

🌸 Vines Play: How it all started

🌸 The Real Difference between New World and Old World Wines

🌸 Wine and Food Pairing Guide

🌸 Wine-Storage Basic You Need to Know

🌸 and More!

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE

00:40 Introducing Chanile Vines

1:40 Where you can find her

2:30 Chanile talked about her Wine club and what they do

4:24 Chanile’s favourite Wine “Varietal Pinot Noir and Chardonnay”

8:00 Understanding Wine names by region

10:24 Chanile shared her experience moving from Jamaica to Canada

11:36 Vines Play: How it all started

15:51 The difference between New World and Old World Wines

16:13 The difference between Red and White wine | food pairing guide

20:20 Best Organic Wine from different countries

23:16 Everything you need to know about White Wine

25:00 The difference between Champagne and Prosecco

26:18 What is Rosé and how is it made?

28:36 How Ice Wine is made?

35:35 The ideal temperature to store and serve Wine

See you again next week at 11:00 am Eastern. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast and give us a Follow and Review on Spotify.

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In this episode, listen to Jane Howlett as she shares some positive co-parenting tips to help you understand how to co-parent in order to provide your children with a balanced and happy upbringing.

Welcome to another episode of What The Fifty Podcast with your host Niki and Mich! If you're listening to this podcast for the first time, we are so glad you’ve joined us. Each episode features mindful conversations with speakers across all industries, focusing on how to live a more fun-filled life with less fuss.

MEET JANE "THE FAMILY LAW MEDIATOR"

This week’s episode is entitled “Mindful Co-parenting in Divorce” and our guest is Jane Howlett. She is a trained family law mediator, with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Jane was called to the bar in 1997 and has practiced exclusively family law for more than 20 years. She has extensive experience working with families in times of crisis and is confident and competent in facilitating difficult conversations.

She is a strong proponent of non-adversarial dispute resolution processes, believing the best results come from people being part of their own solutions. Her background in social work and family law makes her ideally suited to family law mediation

WHERE YOU CAN FIND HER

Instagram: @motherof4kdplus1

Facebook:

Website: www.bayofquintefamilylawconsultationandmediation.ca

If you’re interested in mediation services, email us at [email protected] or phone us, Bay of Quinte Family Law Consultation & Mediation at 613 - 779 - 1036

MORE OF WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

🌸 The Scope of Mediation

🌸 Confidentiality and Mediators’ Duties

🌸 Psychological Effects of Divorce on Children

🌸 Tips for Co-parenting Plans

🌸 and More!

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE

0:28 Introducing Jane Howlett

1:54 Niki talks about meeting Jane in college

3:52 Jane talks about her personal life and how she got into mediation

5:17 Jane talks about the scope of mediation

9:00  Separation and Divorce Advice

12:20 Jane talks about dealing with clients who are going through a divorce

15:00 When is the best time to call for a mediator

20:30  Confidentiality and Mediators’ Duties

23:00 Jane talks about the psychological effects of divorce on children

27:00 Tips for Co-parenting plans

38:20 Jane’s Advice:

> Seek the assistance of a mediator

> Model working thru conflict

> It is always in the best interest of your children that you facilitate a positive relationship between your children and other parents.

41:30 Where to find Jane Howlett

See you again next week at 11:00 am Eastern. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast and give us a Follow and Review on Spotify.

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