Stay ConnectedMen and women in midlife are drawn to Mary Rogers’ honest take on the experiences of the empty nest, aging parents, spending an inheritance, dating and sex, travel, downsizing things, trashing bad habits and figuring out who you want to be now that you really are all almost grow up.
The podcast is always smart, usually funny, and occasionally painfully real in speaking to the cusp of GenX and Baby Boomers.
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Midlife, white, American men are killing themselves at an increasing rate. Men, as a group, represent 8 of every 10 "successful" suicides.
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Heavy stuff. Real Life.
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American Foundation For Suicide Prevention
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We each have an outlet for our creativity. Lauren Rader, author of Studio Stories: Illuminating Our Lives Through Art is providing women with a studio art workshop called Releasing The Creative Powers Within. her book is the result of teaching the workshop over the past eleven years.that is teaching the very essence of creativity, not art technique.
Your outlet may be dancing, cooking, singing, or making music. You may find that sharing the experience with a small group is best for you, or you may prefer to go solo on your creative journey. Lauren encourages you to give it a try, your way, and experience the benefits of letting go.
Her book is available on amazon.com
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Claire Westwood, 50, joins us from her home in Bournemouth, England to share her story of many pivots. She has had highs and lows on her quest to live her best life. Suffering at times from depression and addiction, she is now sober and working as the Seaside CEO.
Claire has a wonderfully compassionate and relatable way about her. She encourages midlifers to find their true identity, ignore the negative chatter and find joy in every day. She is proof that reinvention IS possible, at ANY age.
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The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly DepartingClaire has 3 very different CV’s in her life – nursing, performing and coaching. She understands how it can feel to have lots of interests and a desire to make a difference, but no real idea how to do it or answer the questions ‘Am I too old?’, ‘What will people think?’ and ‘Where do I start?’
In the last 16 months she has created her tribes online and runs her coaching and inspirational programmes – Dive In To Live, Maverick Marketing Magic and her high-energy, high-end coaching group The High Divers Club.
Reinvention is possible at any age – Claire is 50 and was surfing on her birthday and on the zipwire the day after. It’s all ahead of you…..
Claire lives by the sea in Bournemouth and loves being by the beach as the Seaside CEO!
You are in the homestretch of saving for retirement. Debbie Craig, CFP, author of Piece By Piece, A Commonsense Approach To A Secure Retirement joins host Mary Rogers to advise midlifers what we should be focusing on 7-10 years prior to retirement.
Just as we are reinventing ourselves in our careers, spirit and fitness, why not in the bedroom? The kids are gone and empty nesters are reclaiming their sex lives. Woo Hoo!
As we move into our 50’s our sex lives change, just like every other aspect of our lives. It is a time to reflect and reinvent ourselves into who we wish to be NOW. This episode focuses on intimacy within a committed relationship.
Becoming an empty nester changes many of the dynamics of sex between partners as well as the natural aging process. This is what we are talking about today.
I have invited Rebekah Beneteau, the founder of Pleasure Evolution to be my guest today. She is a Sex, Kink and Intimacy Coach and Workshop Leader based in Asheville, NC. At age 53, she says that she’s having the juiciest time of her life!
Learn more about Rebekah and her services at experience50.com/pleasure
Find out about her couples retreat in Costa Rica (March 2017)
Jeanne Andrus walked into a therapist's office married and came out with her husband's declaration that it was over. What happens next? Author Jeanne Andrus shares her story with listeners.
Mary shares her story of being the butt of her children's joke. What should have, could have, been a lovely family dinner went south when her kids bonded over making fun of her.
Do you hate your job? Lost the job you loved? It is never too late to reinvent your career when passion and purpose fuel your search for the next step in your professional life. Career reinvention coach, Harry Pritchett, walks us through his 4 Stage Process.
The burning question is What Do I Want To Do Now?
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Is it hankie time or happy hour when your kid leaves for college? Probably a bit of both. You will be fine, they will be fine. Just be ready for the rollercoaster ride that both you and your kid are about to jump on.
They are excited and scared to take that next big step toward independence while you want to read them Goodnight Moon, one last time before they kick your heart to the curb.
You will pick up tips for how to get through this transition is a way that is a win-win for both you and your kids.
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