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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. 🤍

Copyright: © 2021 Fearlessly Facing Fifty™

Latest Episodes:

EP 53: Tidy Your Mind with Angie Johnsey Jul 16, 2020

Show notes

Like a house, our mind also has its own set of rooms. When the house is full of clutter and mess, it distracts people living in it and can sometimes result in low focus because your home is in a state of disarray. The same can be said with our minds. If we don’t tidy up and throw out the junk, not only are we distracted but we are also depriving ourselves of the benefits and joy of having a clear and calm mind.

If you want to free up your head from all the chaotic mess collected from the clutter of anxiousness, negative thoughts, and emotions then sit back, relax, take out your notes, and listen to this episode!

In this episode, I’m joined by Angie Johnsey to talk about the tidy mind process and how to understand, care for, and relax your mind!

Angie is a speaker, author, hypnotherapist, and also a psychiatric nurse by trade. She brings clarity to others by helping them become aware of their mental and emotional patterns to have a healthy mind and live a happy and fulfilled life.

It’s time to clean up and tidy your mind rooms as world-renowned mind expert, Angie teaches us how!

Episode Highlights:

How Angie got interested in everything related to the mind and helping people with their mind
Learning how the mind works
The mind is a powerful functional thing
How to tidy your mind
The house analogy of the tidy mind process
Tips and strategies when you get stuck in a room
Meeting the needs of our mind
Help yourself by helping others
Why you need to stop being mean to yourself

Connect with Angie:

Angie Johnsey - website

Instagram @angie.johnsey

Twitter @angiejohnsey

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Get your Tidy Map Mind 👉 here!
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Purchase your copy of my book: Cannonball! Fearlessly Facing Midlife and Beyond here!
Thank you for listening! Let me know what you think of this episode by leaving a rating and review here!

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

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EP 52: The journey to finding her voice with Candy O'Terry Jul 10, 2020

Show notes

Candy O’Terry: Boston’s Beloved Radio Voice

Back in the day when the internet wasn’t as widely used as now, people tune in to their favorite radio stations to hear music or be updated with the latest local and global news. While others tune in to listen and connect with their favorite deejays.

And in Boston, there is no voice more recognizable on the radio than that of Candy O'Terry!

Join me in this episode with Candy O’Terry as she shares the story and struggles behind her success, and how she became the most recognizable voice in Boston!

As you may already know, Candy is the beloved broadcast voice on Magic 106.7 where she spent 25 years on air! Along the way, she had the incredible experience of playing her own songs on the radio. She is the brain behind the award-winning Exceptional Women radio show and hosts a weekly series podcast called The Story Behind Her Success, where shespreads inspiring stories around the world.

Navigate life’s hardships and find your way in this tough time as Candy brings motivation and inspiration through her stories and song!

Episode Highlights:

Candy shares her broadcasting journey and the opportunities she encountered along the way
How Candy climbed the ladder to become the most recognizable voice in Boston
What it feels like being on the radio and having your song played back in the day
Confidence and self-care
Navigating divorce and dealing with family loss
Advice to younger 30 y/o Candy
The message of the ‘The Gift’ song

Connect with Candy:

Candy O'terry - website

Instagram @candyoterry

Twitter @CandyOTerry

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Story Behind Her Success Podcast

Listen to Candy O’terry song For Good

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Purchase your copy of my book:
Cannonball! Fearlessly Facing Midlife and Beyond here!
Thank you for listening! Let me know what you think of this episode by leaving a rating and review here!

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!

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.

And sign up for the Radiant Woman Reset here

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EP 51: Let's talk life and aging with Kym Douglas Jul 01, 2020

Show notes

In this episode I have a conversation with the incredible Kym Douglas. Kym is a television host, best-selling author, beauty, fashion and lifestyle expert and comedy actress. She is also a coveted contributor to magazines and editorials around the country.

Kym can be seen every day sharing all her latest beauty and lifestyle tips as a Family Member and fill in Co Host on Hallmark Channel’s Emmy-Nominated talk/lifestyle show Home & Family. In addition, for the past 11 years, she has been delighting viewers with her antics on #1 rated daytime The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Kym and I talk about her journey and cancer diagnosis in 2018 and how life changed at that moment. Her transparency, determination and grace sets Kym apart, and you will feel as though she's sitting on the couch right next to you during this interview.
Connect with Kym here: Where she challenges you to live, laugh and love better.
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
Follow Fearlessly Facing Fifty on Instagram
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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 sign up for the Radiant Woman Reset here

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

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EP 50: It's not your Grandma's Empty Nest with Judy Holland Jun 26, 2020

Show notes

In today's episode I have a conversation with Judy Holland. Judy recently released a book called, HappiNest: Finding fulfillment when your kids leave home. We talk about the issues we face as parents when the nest is empty, and now given the pandemic, several young adults are 'boomeranging' home. It's a challenging time for everyone, and today we discuss strategies, as Judy shares her insight as we take on the empty nest phase of life.
Judy Holland has been a journalist for more than 30 years, having spent 13 years in the Washington Bureau of Hearst Newspapers, where she was national editor, preparing stories for 600 newspapers over The New York Times wire. She also served as Capitol Hill Correspondent and was elected president of the Washington Press Club Foundation, a nonprofit celebrating female pioneers in journalism and providing scholarships for women and minorities. She has been a Capitol Hill commentator for C-Span and won the Hearst Eagle Award for excellence in journalism.
Here is a link to visit Judy's website
Click here to purchase a copy of Amy Schmidt's book Cannonball: Fearlessly Facing Midlife and Beyond
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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.

And sign up for the Radiant Woman Reset here

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

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EP 49: Making time for courageous conversations with Dr. Argie Allen-Wilson Jun 19, 2020

Show notes

In a world of uncertainty and disruptions, we are at a time in life when we are managing two pandemics. The COVID pandemic and the Racial injustice pandemic. In today's episode Dr. Argie shares her knowledge and insight on how to have those courageous conversations with our families. We discuss how to use this time, these moments, to be transparent and vulnerable and dig deep into topics we may so often push to the side.
Dr Argie is a thoughtful and insightful communicator and I am honored to share the space with her today. With over 20 years’ experience as a Relationship Therapist Dr. Argie Allen-Wilson is the former Director of Clinical Training at Drexel University’s Couple & Family Therapy Department and the founder and CEO of her private practice F.A.I.T.H. Inc. (Family and Individual Therapeutic Healing). Also, Dr. Allen-Wilson is the Co-founder & CEO of Connections Matter LLC along with her husband. She is the author of her first book Courageous Conversations Connect (A Pathway To Reset Your Mindset With Intentional Thoughts From The Inside Out). Prior to her appointment as Director of Clinical Training at Drexel University, she received her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Couple & Family Therapy in 2009 from Drexel University and her Master of Family Therapy degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Drexel University (formally Hahnemann University) in 1998.
Here is a link to connect with Dr. Argie
Here is a link to purchase my book Cannonball! Fearlessly Facing Midlife and Beyond
Here is a link to subscribe to the podcast
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Get a copy of Amy’s Best selling book: CANNONBALL! FEARLESSLY Facing Midlife and Beyond here

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EP 48: Aging boldly with Next Tribe's Jeannie Ralston Jun 12, 2020

Show notes

In Today's episode I have a conversation with Jeannie Ralston, the Co-Founder of the digital magazine, Next Tribe. Jeannie shares her journey of taking on the challenges of midlife and launching a new business specifically encouraging women to age boldly.
Jeannie is an award winning journalist and loves to living life big...and always traveling and exploring new things. We will discuss her journey which includes traveling the world, running a lavender farm and her latest adventure, the launch of the digital magazine for women over 40.
Here is a link to Next Tribe to subscribe to the digital magazine that embraces aging boldly.
To find out more about Gennev and learning more about making your health a priority. Built for women, by women.
Here is a link to grab a copy of my #1 New Release on Amazon - Cannonball! Fearlessly Facing Midlife and Beyond.
I would love for you to join my virtual book club. Grab your friends and let's get Cannonballing together. Here's a link to contact me....I can't wait to meet you!

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 47: Overcoming anxiety with Rebekah Lyons Jun 04, 2020

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In this episode I have an inspiring, heart-felt and transparent conversation with Rebekah Lyons. Rebekah shares her journey with anxiety and panic attacks, and finding her purpose by finding her rhythms of renewal and trading stress and anxiety for a life of peace and purpose.
Rebekah is a national speaker, and bestselling author of You are Free, Freefall to Fly and Rhythms of Renewal which dropped this spring. Rebekah's work has been featured on CNN, Good Morning America, Huffington Post and Publisher's Weekly. Alongside her husband Gabe, she raises four children, two with Down Syndrome.
To get in touch with Rebekah
Rebekah's latest book: Rhythms of Renewal
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Get a copy of Amy’s Best selling book: CANNONBALL! FEARLESSLY Facing Midlife and Beyond here

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EP 46: A conversation with Mary Dell Harrington from Grown & Flown May 29, 2020

Show notes

The Grown & Flown community is something I have been a part of for years. Mary Dell Harrington and Lisa Heffernan has done an incredible job of building this community and have published a book that needs to adorn the shelf of any parent of teens, or young adults. It is a handbook and reference guide that answers all those parenting questions that stop us in our tracks, or simply make us think, "Is anyone else having SAT and ACT prep anxiety like my kid?" or "Are any of you struggling with anxiety with your teen?"
In this episode we talk about:
5:07 How did Grown & Flown got started
9:00 The formation of the FB Group and community
14:30 Top topics for teens and young adults and how you bring in experts to discuss
17:40 The powerful stories of the community helping others
24:1 How do your kids view you since your book launch and the success of G & F
28:21 The importance of mentors along the way
32:16 What advice would you give your 30 year old self
Purchase your copy of the Grown and Flown book: How to support your teen, stay close as a family, and raise independent adults.
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Rate and Review the podcast - and mention this episode to be entered in a drawing to receive the Grown and Flown book written by Mary Dell Harrington and Lisa Heffernan.
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EP 45: Jenny Lisk shares ways to reach out to those that are grieving. (Part 2) May 24, 2020

Show notes

Part 2 of my conversation with Jenny Lisk
In Today's episode I have another conversation with the inspiring, Jenny Lisk. Jenny is the host of the podcast, the Widowed Parent, and this episode we talk about ways in which we can support those that have experienced loss and how to process grief. Jenny has an abundance of resources available on her website which is linked below.
She knew from that day her husband died, life would never be the same again.
Jenny is building a community for other people who have lost their spouse, and their kids are learning to begin again on their journey after the passing of a parent.
Here is a link to Jenny Lisk's Podcast: The Widowed Parent
Here is the link to Jenny's website that is full of resources to help you through this challenging time.
Subscribe to the Fearlessly Facing Fifty Podcast
Purchase your Tell Me Something Good Jar!

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.

And sign up for the Radiant Woman Reset here

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EP 44: Losing your spouse. A conversation with Jenny Lisk (Part 1) May 22, 2020

Show notes

Part 1 of my conversation.
Part 2 is Episode 45 - Episode drops Sunday, May24th.
In this episode I have a conversation with the inspiring, Jenny Lisk. Jenny is the host of the podcast, the Widowed Parent, and today she shares her story, in her own words, from the day her husband was diagnosed with cancer, to picking up the pieces as a mom and living and looking forward. She knew from that day her husband died, life would never be the same again.
Jenny is building a community for other people who have lost their spouse, and their kids are learning to begin again on their journey after the passing of a parent.
Here is a link to Jenny Lisk's Podcast: The Widowed Parent
Here is the link to Jenny's website that is full of resources to help you through this challenging time.
Subscribe to the Fearlessly Facing Fifty Podcast
Purchase your Tell Me Something Good Jar!

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.

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/

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