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**The Right-Sized Life with Amy Schmidt**

You’ve proven you’re brave. You cannonballed into one chapter of your life and showed up fully — for your family, your career, your community, everyone who needed you. You did that. And it mattered.

Now you’re asking a different question.

Not *how do I do more?* But *does this still fit?*

Welcome to The Right-Sized Life with Amy Schmidt — the podcast for women who are done maintaining the old life and ready to build the true one.

Every episode, Amy brings the honest conversation you’ve been waiting for — the one that sounds less like a self-help seminar and more like a glass of wine with your wisest friend. Real stories. Practical frameworks. Permission to let go of what no longer fits and make room for what actually does.

Because a right-sized life isn’t about having less.

It’s about having what fits — so when the moments that matter arrive, you are actually there for them.

Amy Schmidt is the founder of Fearlessly Facing Fifty, bestselling author of *CANNONBALL! Fearlessly Facing Midlife and Beyond* and the forthcoming *The Right-Sized Life*, TEDx speaker, and one of the most trusted voices in midlife women’s media.

*Go forth and live aligned.* 🤍

Latest Episodes:

EP 90: The challenge. Who am I? Feb 25, 2021

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There are so many times in a woman's life when this question comes to mind. Who am I? And of course it evolves over time. And it also is something very difficult for many women to articulate. They tend to undervalue themselves.
My challenge to you is to be brave. To be bold...and most importantly be you! Send in you 30 second video answering this question. Here is the link to submit
Who am I?
"Simply begin with your name. I am Amy. I am a wife, mom, sister, daughter and friend to many. I am a business owner, author and podcast host, but most importantly
I am strong. I am confident. I am brave. I am fulfilled."
Come as you are....in your sweats or your pjs...or your fanciest outfit....it doesn't matter!
Just come feeling confident in who you are and the value you bring to yourself and others.
I can't wait to see you and listen to your videos!

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.

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EP 89: It all works out. A conversation with Michelle DiMiceli Feb 20, 2021

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What would it be like to have your world turned upside down with doctor visits and surgeries? What would it be like to have a diagnosis and future that looks very different from what you could have imagined. In today's episode you will meet, Michelle DiMiceli. Michelle is a wife, mom of 4, special education teacher and student advocate. Her health journey is one that has been filled with challenge, but she continues to take on each challenge with grit and grace. From an initial diagnosis of diverticulitis to learning to live with an ostomy bag, her story will inspire you. With every episode, I applaud the women that share their story and it is my hope that it will inspire you and challenge you differently. Michelle's shares her journey, her dreams and her helpful hints for caring for a friend that may be in need of some love.
If you would like to reach out to Michelle. You can message her here on FB
You can also reach Michelle via email: mgdimo@gmail.com
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Need a little wine pick me up....and suffering with headaches and 'wine hangovers' - I'm your girl. Head on over to Scout and Cellar to be introduced to 'clean wine'. You can thank me later. :)
If you are interested in learning more about Gennev and what they have to offer, and how they can custom tailor a plan for you to take on the challenges of menopause with confidence, click here. And enter the code CANNONBALL50 at checkout so get 50% off any product.

Get a copy of Amy’s Best selling book: CANNONBALL! FEARLESSLY Facing Midlife and Beyond here

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/

EP 88: Pearls From Persis: Age is just a number Feb 18, 2021

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How about traveling to Tanzania at 85 and then to Iceland at 90? Meet Persis Laverack...a 93 year -old woman who will share her insight and pearls with all of us. Think of this as one of those amazing fireside chats with Roosevelt. This conversation will leave you inspired.
Age is just a number!
Meet Persis ... She just turned 93!
She's taking her daily 2 mile walk! Persis drives her new 2020 pearl white Subaru to wherever she wants to go, pops the hatchback, pulls out her walker and off she goes!
Persis is a woman who keeps busy. She defies the myths - she's on social media, she texts and she Zooms. And yes - there's the 2 mile daily walks.
I feel honored to have spent 30 minutes talking with a woman who has so much knowledge and advice to share. We talk about life, relationships, marriage, grief and of course, COVID.
https://www.wmtw.com/article/ive-had-five-friends-die-of-covid-maine-woman-93-describes-getting-vaccinated/35292728
Subscribe to the Fearlessly Facing Fifty Podcast
Register for the Women / Wine and Wellness Event Here
Thursday, February 25th - 7:00pm EST
Find your way to healthy skin with Dr. Meder Skincare - Here is the link for your special 10% savings.
NIRA Skincare Laser and Hyaluronic Serum Bundle: Use this Link or put in the code AMYFF50 at checkout for special savings.
Need a little wine pick me up....and suffering with headaches and 'wine hangovers' - I'm your girl. Head on over to Scout and Cellar to be introduced to 'clean wine'. You can thank me later. :)
If you are interested in learning more about Gennev and what they have to offer, and how they can custom tailor a plan for you to take on the challenges of menopause with confidence, click here. And enter the code CANNONBALL50 at checkout so get 50% off any product.

Get a copy of Amy’s Best selling book: CANNONBALL! FEARLESSLY Facing Midlife and Beyond here

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/

EP 87: Marriage, Motherhood & Mourning: A conversation with Laura Fahrenthold Feb 11, 2021

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A former NY Daily News crime reporter and a 14-year continuing tenure as content editor at Woman's World Magazine, Laura Fahrenthold shares her journey of picking up the pieces after the passing of her husband. She drives an RV 31,152 miles across N. America sprinkling her husband's ashes with their "eyeball rolling" teen daughters and a stray dog where the pink steering wheel becomes their well-being, spiritual GPS.

Her late husband was Mark Pittman, Bloomberg investigative financial journalist who doggedly predicted the financial crisis and further sued the Federal Reserve to release information affecting taxpayers.

Laura's book: THE PINK STEERING WHEEL CHRONICLES is a moving portrait of life told with transparency about marriage, motherhood and mourning.
Read more about Laura and order her book here: www.laurafahrenthold.com
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Subscribe to the Fearlessly Facing Fifty Podcast
Register for the Women / Wine and Wellness Event Here
Thursday, February 25th - 7:00pm EST
Find your way to healthy skin with Dr. Meder Skincare - Here is the link for your special 10% savings.
NIRA Skincare Laser and Hyaluronic Serum Bundle: Use this Link or put in the code AMYFF50 at checkout for special savings.
Need a little wine pick me up....and suffering with headaches and 'wine hangovers' - I'm your girl. Head on over to Scout and Cellar to be introduced to 'clean wine'. You can thank me later. :)
If you are interested in learning more about Gennev and what they have to offer, and how they can custom tailor a plan for you to take on the challenges of menopause with confidence, click here. And enter the code CANNONBALL50 at checkout so get 50% off any product.

Get a copy of Amy’s Best selling book: CANNONBALL! FEARLESSLY Facing Midlife and Beyond here

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/

EP 86: Creating your beautiful midlife with Tania Dalton Feb 04, 2021

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CREATING YOUR BEAUTIFUL MIDLIFE

Midlife – an opportunity to become your most authentic, vibrant and beautiful self.

“That’s it! I’m getting fit." Does that sound familiar? Tania Dalton has heard all the excuses and has made some of them herself. Tania is a social media influencer, personal trainer and educator. She is on a quest to help women of a certain age biohack menopause for greater fitness and well-being. She admits that menopause was a challenging time for her, but along with the challenges came an incredible transformation.
Learn more about Tania, and follow her journey. Here is a link to get all the information you need.
Here is a link to the incredible Nira Skin laser that i have been using for three weeks and can't believe the results. This is incredible savings - $100 off through this link.
If you're sick and tired of rashes, and wine hangovers...I've got something for you to try. Clean wine from Scout and Cellar - it's been a game changer for me. I am happy to help you find just what you need. Here's a link to check it out.
Subscribe to the Fearlessly Facing Fifty podcast by going to the website here:
Learn more about Gennev and their incredible custom-tailored programs for your menopause journey here. Use the code CANNONBALL50 for 50% off any product.
Learn more about envision essential oil as you jump start your new year - and how to incorporate essential oils into your daily routine. This link is for the starter kit and 10 essential oils.

Get a copy of Amy’s Best selling book: CANNONBALL! FEARLESSLY Facing Midlife and Beyond here

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/

EP 85: Living life with gratitude. A conversation with Trista Sutter Jan 29, 2021

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Who doesn't enjoy a good love story?
Even better when it plays out on national television for the world to see.
Think back to 2003...can you remember that final rose ceremony on the first episode of The Bachelorette? Ryan Sutter and Trista fell in love. In this episode, catch up with the very first bachelorette (turned wife and mom), Trista Sutter. She shares her thoughts on the of The Bachelorette franchise, how she's handling parenting during a pandemic and chats what "Better, etc" and launching a podcast means to her.

Take a listen to Better, etc here
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Here is a link to the February 2, RELAUNCH - Create your road map back to work event
Make sure to click GOING!
Are you treating yourself as a guest of honor? Make sure to head over to pick up your free gift from Amy. A daily self love tool just for you. Here's the link
Need a little wine pick me up....and suffering with headaches and 'wine hangovers' - I'm your girl. Head on over to Scout and Cellar to be introduced to 'clean wine'. You can thank me later. :)

Get a copy of Amy’s Best selling book: CANNONBALL! FEARLESSLY Facing Midlife and Beyond here

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/

EP 84: Hopeful healing. A conversation with Tana Amen Jan 22, 2021

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In today's episode I have a conversation with Tana Amen. Tana published a new book called, The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child: How persistence, Grit and Faith Created a Reluctant Healer. You. can find her book here. At times in our lives we need to turn our pain into purpose. For anyone who has been faced with unspeakable loss, this message is so important.
In this episode we talk about the power of loving ourselves. We discuss giving ourselves permission to heal, no matter how long and how much work it takes to get there. Tana reveals that it's life's brokenness that gives us our strength.
Tana Amen is a New York Times bestselling author, vice president of the Amen Clinics, a neurosurgical ICU trauma nurse, and a world-renowned health and fitness expert. She has won the hearts of millions with her simple yet effective strategies to help anyone optimize their lifestyle and win the fight for a strong body, mind, and spirit. Tana holds a second-degree black belt in Kenpo Karate and a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Tana and her husband, Dr. Daniel Amen, have four children and five grandchildren.
Get in touch with Tana Amen
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I have been introduced to an amazing new technology and would love for you to try it out and see what you think. Nira. It is an FDA cleared laser technology to help with fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes. It has incredible data and efficacy.
Here is the link to get more information and purchase with special savings. I just started using the product so we can track our progress together. And at checkout use the CODE: AMYFF50 for special savings!
Have you been stressed lately? DO you love smelling aromas that make you feel refreshed and calm? Okay...I am all in. And I would love to share with you the Young Living Essential Oils diffuser and starter kit. I've bought diffusers at Target and Marshall's and there is no comparison and the starter kit gets you everything you need to get started to living healthier. Here is the link to get started. (with special savings)
Check out Pause Well Aging skincare - and enjoy special savings by using the code FF50 at checkout. Click here to shop their amazing products.

Get a copy of Amy’s Best selling book: CANNONBALL! FEARLESSLY Facing Midlife and Beyond here

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/

EP 83: Choosing Love. A conversation with Scarlett Lewis Jan 14, 2021

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What would your life be like if you consciously changed an angry thought into a loving one?
This is the mission behind the Choose Love Movement which was founded by Scarlett Lewis after tragically losing her son on December 14, 2012 at the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
As I talked with Scarlett, she shared how the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement started the day of Jesse's funeral to honor her son, and to spread a message he left on their kitchen chalkboard shortly before he died. Nurturing. Healing. Love! Three powerful words. The formula for choosing love is #courage #gratitude #forgiveness #compassion. Choosing love in any situation....and boy how we need that formula in our lives right now.
You can find out more about the Choose Love Movement here by viewing their website. All of the materials and resources are free. Scarlett and I will be working together in the coming months with the Fearlessly Facing Fifty community - so stay tuned.
Thank you Scarlett Lewis for sharing your insight and inspiration. You are a treasure.
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Subscribe to the Fearlessly Facing Fifty podcast by going to the website here:
Learn more about Gennev and their incredible custom-tailored programs for your menopause journey here. Use the code CANNONBALL50 for 50% off any product.
Learn more about envision essential oil as you jump start your new year - and how to incorporate essential oils into your daily routine. This link is for the starter kit and 10 essential oils.

Get a copy of Amy’s Best selling book: CANNONBALL! FEARLESSLY Facing Midlife and Beyond here

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/

EP 82: Don't get in your own way. A conversation with Molly Fay Jan 07, 2021

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How often do we get stuck because we can't get out of our own way? Or we get stopped in fear because stress and anxiety are part of our cadence? A wise friend once said, "We can have it all....just not all at once."
In today's episode I have a conversation with the incredible Molly Fay. Molly is the Co-Host of TMJ4 The Morning Blend. My path crossed with Molly last year, and we became fast friends. Her story is inspiring, and she admits that she doesn't always have it all together, but she has learned over time to make herself a priority. Molly shares her insight and wisdom in an episode you don't want to miss. Being on TV comes with challenges, but when fear comes up, she gets out her toolkit for self-care which she will talk about in the episode.
Being on TV comes with challenges, but when fear comes up, she gets out her toolkit for self-care which she will talk about in the episode. Managing work/life balance and being a good Mom, wife, steward of her faith and friend are top of her list, and she will discuss ways in which she works hard to do her very best but allows herself the gift of grace when things don’t go just right.
Chicago native Molly Fay didn't expect to host a talk show. But the former investigative journalist, mother of three and self-described introvert, found herself doing just that eight years ago when WTMJ-4 launched "The Morning Blend," and she hasn't looked back. You can find Molly and her Co-Host, Tiffany here which streams daily.
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Get a copy of Amy’s Best selling book: CANNONBALL! FEARLESSLY Facing Midlife and Beyond here

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

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EP 81: Skincare dilemmas at midlife Dec 15, 2020

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Dry skin, frown lines, dark spots, saggy jowels, menopausal acne and maskne....it is a thing.
The list of midlife skin issues is a topic that is top of mind for many midlife women, so let's dig in and get some insight from the Wellness Jar's ,Michelle Mowry. Michelle is a board-certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) with more than 10 years of experience in aesthetics medicine. She received medical training from John Hopkins University and has a master’s degree. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Michelle will answer the most commonly asked questions and provide insight for some of our biggest concerns.
You can reach Michelle at the Wellness Jar for more information
I am a fan of Rochelle Weitzner, Founder and CEO of Pause Well-Aging. The skincare line specifically for women at menopause. Click here and Use the code FF50 for special savings on any product. And click here to listen to the podcast episode with Rochelle I had a year ago as she talks about her journey and why skincare for women over 40 is so important.
Checkout the Redefine Skincare line from one of my personal favorites - Rodan and Fields - you can click here for a link to explore and see what might be right for you.

Get a copy of Amy’s Best selling book: CANNONBALL! FEARLESSLY Facing Midlife and Beyond here

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/