The Right-Sized Life with Amy Schmidt

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EP 62: Uncovering Treasures in Music with Sharon Ruchman Sep 17, 2020

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Having a dream or passion gives anyone a sense of focus and purpose. A life without dreams can be quite dull. But it’s never too late to find whatever it is that’ll make you happy and bring you joy.

Your passion, dream, or whatever that may be that’s bringing joy into your life is what gets you through the worst days.

Our guest today has an incredible gift for music. Her story is proof that joy knows no age and will surely inspire you to follow your dreams!

In this episode, Sharon Ruchman, Connecticut resident, singer, composer, pianist, and violinist who began her piano studies at the age of 8, joins us to share her story about how a viola from her uncle changed the trajectory of her life!

Sharon also shares her struggles and celebrations, and talks about how her quest to know more about her uncle made her more confident and passionate about her abilities and herself!

Episode Highlights:

Sharon talks about music, her viola, and her uncle Rudy
Sharon talks about her struggles with ADHD
The power of finding joy at any stage of your life
Finding out what it is that really makes you happy
Asking for help when you need it
Sharon talks about her book, “The Gift of Rudy”
The power of network and communication

Connect with Sharon Ruchman

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Fearlessly Facing Fifty: Season 2. A look ahead! Sep 14, 2020

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Just about a year ago I had one of those "AHA" Oprah moments.....I was sitting alone in a quiet house...and the big 5-0 was looming. I knew I had more to give and a lot more to do. So with more than 60 episodes downloaded...many more in the que and so many interviews scheduled this year....I am excited to launch Season 2.
You don't have to be 50 to listen....or to subscribe....this podcast is for anyone...at any age that is ready to be inspired to take action....or to be challenged in a new way.
Here's the deal. I want to continue to live, to learn, to love with fearless exhilaration. I want every listener to be able to create their highlight reel of accomplishments and use that experience, those stories, that insight to propel them forward.
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"We haven't peaked yet - we are just getting started."

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EP 61: Redefining midlife with Michela Di Carlo Sep 10, 2020

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When you look up “midlife'' on Google, the word 'crisis' or 'menopause' are often attached to it. But midlife is much more than that.

Middle-aged women have long been portrayed by society and media as somewhat members who're much less capable once they're past their prime years.

We shouldn't let age (and stereotypes!) define who we really are!

In this episode, we're going to reset how society and media thinks of us middle-aged modern ladies as Michela Di Carlo, the founder of Crunchy Talks, the first ever illustrated online magazine for women over 40, joins us to share how she is empowering midlife women to be more confident and be themselves!

Crunchy Tales is an illustrated online magazine meant to encourage middle-aged women to speak up, step out of their comfort zone and embrace their age with a positive attitude!

If you think midlife is dull, think again! Get inspired to discover a new side of yourself and maybe forge a new path, as Michela shares how and why she founded Crunchy Tales and why your midlife is more fun than you thought!

Episode Highlights:

What inspired Michela to start Crunchy Tales
Breaking stereotypes and societal norms regarding middle-aged women
Why Crunchy Tales uses illustrations to portray midlife
Michela talks about having confidence and mistakes
What’s next for Crunchy Tales
The importance of staying on your path

Connect with Michela Di Carlo:

Crunchy Tales Crunchytales.com

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EP 60: The Girlfriend Mom with Dani Alpert Sep 03, 2020

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When you add children into the mix of a romantic relationship, it becomes dynamic, and let's be honest....it can be complicated. What happens if you’re more deeply attached to your boyfriends kids than you ever could have imagined?

Can you just ditch the guy and keep the kids?

In this episode, you’re going to meet an incredible woman who fell in love with a divorced father of two kids. Our guest for this episode is Dani Alpert, the author of the memoir, “The Girlfriend Mom”.

Dani will talk about her story, her struggles, and how she came into writing the book, The Girlfriend mom. She shares how she fell in love with a man, and how she became deeply attached to his kids...and then he "dumped her for a blonde". Now what?

Will she be able to continue the relationship and bond she has formed with the kids? How will she navigate this relationship?

Find out what happened and how Dani is doing as she shares her truth and how she overcame the challenges she’s been through after the kids became a part of her life.

Episode Highlights:

My favorite part from Dani’s book
Dani’s journey and process on writing her first book
A brief summary of The Girlfriend Mom
How to say ‘NO’ and why it’s okay to say it
How her ex’s kids viewed Dani as she go through the process of wanting to be with them after their father broke up with her
The message and lesson to be learned from Dani’s The Girlfriend Mom
Dani’s plans for the future and sequel to her book
Why finished is better than perfect

Connect with Dani:

You can grab a copy of Dani’s The Girlfriend Mom: A Memoir 👉 here!
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EP 59: Hit It! with Kristi Overton Johnson Aug 27, 2020

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As women, we need to rediscover who we are outside of being mothers, what we look like, and our achievements.

Kids grow up and lead their own lives. Our bodies shift and undergo changes as we age. And, our trophies and medals won’t be there for us during the lowest points of our lives.

In this episode, I’m joined by Kristi Overton Johnson. Kristi is one of the most decorated women water skiers of all time and a world record holder from 1992-2010. A series of health battles in the past led her to reevaluate her life and change course. Now, she found her calling as a ministry leader serving inmates.

We talk about the importance of persistence and positivity, her journey from a professional skiing career to prison ministry, and many more.

Kristi is also the author of the books Hit it!: Your Victory May Just be One "Hit it" Away! and Running the Course: Becoming a Champion in God's Eyes. You can order her books by clicking here.

Episode Highlights:

The story behind her mantra “Hit it!”
Her strong fear of failure and disappointment
The dangers of self-sabotage and negative self-talk
The power of authenticity and how people are drawn to it
How she found her purpose in prison ministry
Her friendship with Jack Roland Murphy or "Murph the Surf"

Connect with Kristi:

Resources mentioned:

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Purchase a copy of my book: Cannonball! Fearlessly Facing Midlife and Beyond

This episode is sponsored by our friends at Gennev – learn more about making your health a priority. Built for women, by women.

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EP 58: Fearlessly Fighting T1D with Jennie Park Aug 20, 2020

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Do you or someone you know live with a chronic condition? In this powerful episode I have a conversation with Jennie Park. ⠀
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Having a chronic condition such as diabetes, specifically type 1, is difficult because there are no outward symptoms or signs....unless someone asks her about her insulin pump or sees her taking a blood test. No one realizes the daily investment that this condition takes.⠀
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Jennie was diagnosed with T1D at 7, and is on a mission to help people connect and not feel alone.⠀
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Empowering others through community and connection. Jennie launched a group called, Wine about diabetes....⠀
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If you know someone living with a chronic condition, or has been diagnosed with Diabetes...please tag them and share this episode.

Episode Highlights:

How Jenny was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
Perimenopause and its effect on blood sugar
Her journey as a mom with diabetes
The Wine About Diabetes community
How her group started out and its vision
Common symptoms of type 1 diabetes
The importance of early diagnosis
The difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
The role of genetics in type 1 diabetes
Why you don’t need family history to be diagnosed
Misconceptions with type 1 diabetes
The value of having a strong support system
Advice she would give to her 30-year-old self

Connect with Jennie:

Resources mentioned:

My book Cannonball!: Fearlessly Facing Midlife and Beyond

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Don’t forget to follow Fearlessly Facing Fifty on Instagram and Subscribe to my website Fearlessly Facing Fifty to get all the updates, news, and giveaways!

Purchase a copy of my book: Cannonball! Fearlessly Facing Midlife and Beyond

This episode is sponsored by our friends at Gennev – learn more about making your health a priority. Built for women, by women.

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

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EP 57: Embracing Sobriety with Lori Massicot Aug 13, 2020

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Midlife can be challenging. There are so many changes going on along with our everyday responsibilities. Because of this overwhelm, some women turn to alcohol to help themselves cope.

If you’re struggling with alcohol misuse or any form of addiction, then I urge you to listen to this life-altering episode with Lori Massicot. She is a Sober Lifestyle coach for women over 40. Lori is an inspiration and her passion for helping women thrive is fascinating.

In this episode, we’re going to take a deep dive on why women begin drinking in the first place, why numbing yourself will only backfire in the long-run, the stigma and shame that women go through in terms of addiction, and why there’s always hope that women can change their lives.

Episode Highlights:

Why Lori started an anonymous IG account in 2015
Why she started drinking at a young age
Drinking as a coping mechanism to escape problems
Why she and her husband decided to go sober
Alcohol consumption as normalcy in society
The link between self-esteem and alcohol addiction
Her social group’s reaction to her sobriety
Why quitting drinking is only the first step
How to create a life where you don’t need to drink
Why you need to go sober ASAP
The importance of opening dialogue and vulnerability
Her advice to women struggling with drinking
Lori’s plans in the next three to five years
What she would tell her younger self

Connect with Lori:

Resources mentioned:

Lori's Sober Coaching for Women

My book Cannonball!: Fearlessly Facing Midlife and Beyond

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Don’t forget to follow Fearlessly Facing Fifty on Instagram and Subscribe to my website Fearlessly Facing Fifty to get all the updates, news, and giveaways!

Purchase a copy of my book: Cannonball! Fearlessly Facing Midlife and Beyond

This episode is sponsored by our friends at Gennev – learn more about making your health a priority. Built for women, by women.

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

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EP 56: Gen X Women. A conversation with Ada Calhoun Aug 06, 2020

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Calling all Gen X Women! This episode is for you!

At this age, we’re all expected to be happy. We got and achieved most of what we thought we wanted. We have years and years of wisdom and life experiences to help us avoid the mistakes we did in the past. But then, why do we still feel miserable?

It’s the new midlife crisis that Gen X women are going though.

If you’re born between 1965 to 1980, then you’re a Gen X woman. I highly encourage you to listen to this episode as Ada Calhoun, author of Why You Can’t Sleep: Women’s New Midlife Crisis, redefines mid-life crisis and the things that keep Gen X women up at night.

In this episode, we’re going to dive deep into the universal midlife crisis that most Gen Xers women are feeling, the new problems women are facing as they enter middle age - problems that are being largely overlooked in our society. Ada shares her findings and what we can do to cope and get out of the chasm of self-doubt and angst!

Episode Highlights:

Gen X women mid life crisis
What's it like being a Gen Xer in 2020
Ada’s process on how she wrote “Why You Can’t Sleep”
Common thread between women in their 50s
Having it all and unrealistic expectations
Gen Xers are products of divorce
Women that inspired Ada on her journey
How to find peace in middle age

Connect with Ada:

You can grab a copy of Ada’s Why We Can't Sleep: Women's New Midlife Crisis 👉 here

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Purchase a copy of my book: Cannonball! Fearlessly Facing Midlife and Beyond

This episode is sponsored by our friends at Gennev – learn more about making your health a priority. Built for women, by women.

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

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EP 55: Power Over Menopause with Dr. Bonnie Gasquet Jul 29, 2020

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Most women think they are powerless against menopausal symptoms. They accept it as a natural part of aging and move on. As a result, many become isolated and suffer in silence believing that there’s nothing they can do about it. However, this is far from the truth! Stop putting your health on the backburner and put it into your own hands. You can stay healthy and feel great as you age!

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Bonnie Gasquet. She will show us state-of-the-art and effective solutions to curb menopausal symptoms. Empower yourself with knowledge and be in charge of your own health. Dr. Gasquet will help show us the way!

Dr. Gasquet is an Internal Medicine Physician with a focus in Cardiometabolic, Integrative, Nutritional Medicine. Sub-specializing in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. In addition to being a General Medicine practitioner, she is also a highly sought after aesthetics provider, hormone replacement, and concierge physician. She is an entrepreneur, opening three medical spas recently. Her work has been featured on the Fox8 Morning Show and on different publications. She is a true expert in her field, being one of the 20% of physicians in the country who specializes in anti-aging and bioidentical HRT.

If you want to feel incredible and know how you can get rid of your menopausal symptoms, you should definitely listen to this episode!

Episode Highlights:

What you should do when struggling with menopausal symptoms
How women often neglect their own health
Why treatments that traditional doctors recommend don’t work
Dr. Gasquet’s experience that made her pursue preventative medicine
The lack of physicians specializing in anti-aging
Why most doctors are uncomfortable discussing menopause with patients
How talking about menopause symptoms is taboo
Common mental health problems caused by hormone imbalance
How hysterectomy affects psychological health
The impact of emotional issues on relationships
Why women fail to prioritize themselves in the first place
Key questions you should be asking your physician
Telehealth options and criteria for virtual consultations
Why hormone treatments should differ for every woman
Why you should trust your gut with health issues

Connect with Dr. Gasquet:

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) website

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EP 54: Taking control of your health at midlife with Jill Angelo Jul 23, 2020

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Menopause is a transition into a new phase of life. Though this is a normal stage in a woman’s life, it is rarely talked about and sometimes there’s a shame that comes with it.

Women can sometimes feel isolated and alone because of the lack of understanding, information, and support when they enter midlife. But it shouldn’t be a setback. You can still feel confident, sexy, and feeling your best even in your middle years!

Join me in this episode as Jill Angelo shares her go-to solution for women in midlife and menopause!

Jill is the CEO and Founder of Gennev, a digital platform for women in midlife. She is also a former executive at Microsoft turned into a women’s healthcare advocate bringing over 20 years of business and technology experience to women’s health innovation!

Make your midlife one of your best years in life by taking control of your health today as Jill brings empowerment and solutions to your midlife crisis and menopause problems!

Episode Highlights:

Why women’s health is important for Jill
A conversation about menopause with Jill’s mom
How you can get involved with Gennev
Opening up the conversation about menopause with your friends, sister or mother
The 3 stages of menopause
Menopause starts with a conversation
Jill shares the work she does through Telehealth
The most common questions women ask about menopause
The importance of being in a community
Following your heart and not being fearful of what lies ahead

Connect with Jill:

Gennev

Twitter @jillangelo

Instagram @mygennev

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Purchase a copy of my book: Cannonball! Fearlessly Facing Midlife and Beyond

This episode is sponsored by our friends at Gennev – learn more about making your health a priority. Built for women, by women.

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

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