In this episode I share a really dumb article ithat continues to perpetuate the myth that women who decide to grow their hair out gray might as well slit their wrists. Have a look and if you think it's stupid, tweet them at @smh. It's important that we start calling out lazy journalism that perpetuates lookism and agism. I also talk about things I'…

In this episode we're going where many others fear to tread. Endings. Endings are a part of life that most of us have been taught to avoid but what I'm loving about midlife is that finally we have the maturity and wisdom to creatively and spiritually work with endings in a way that will help us live a healthier life. For this subject, I use the met…

When was the last time you thanked someone for the impact they've had on your life? Many of us assume that those close to us or those who have a certain status in the world either know what they mean to us or have so much acknowledgement in their lives already that they don't need to know. And so the specific words remain unsaid. In this episode I …

I've got a question for you. What does first class travel, big pharma and right here,right now have in common? The answer? Big time lessons for those of us at midlife! In this episode I share three life lesson's I've learned in the past month that have changed the way I look at the future and perhaps, they will resonate with you too!…

The beauty of life is that it's random. At anytime your life can be tracking along smoothly and then you get a call. Sometimes these "calls" are joyous and other times they absolutely suck and when we get to midlife, there's probably a chance you have experienced these brushes with extreme reality several times. In this week's episode - partly reco…

One of the bittersweet aspects of being at midlife is that for all the amazing opportunities for growth, there are also times where we have no choice but to experience the sadness of loss. It is simply a fact of life which many of us long to avoid, but which can also be a profound and beautiful aspect of our life evolvement. In this weeks episode o…

Midlife is the ultimate reboot. It's a time when many of us reevaluate everything going on in our lives and are looking for ways to get through what feels like a dark tunnel and into some light. In this week's episode of The Change Guru podcast, I share five things you need to know if you're looking to change your life bigtime now. Understand these…

Are you in tune with your feelings? When was the last time you had a good cry? When was the last time you just allowed yourself to feel something without trying to numb it out by eating, drinking, computer use or other distractions? In this week's podcast I share the importance of acknowledging our feelings at midlife. Rather than push our emotions…

Need a little oomph? Well, that's what I'm here for! In this week's podcast I'm going to share with you some ways that I found motivation this week and how you can take my experiences, twist them around a bit and use them as inspirational kickstarters. Sometimes, when we're stuck, all we need to do is one little thing or hear about something else s…

When you think about it, experiencing midlife is the stuff of great stories. It starts with that feeling that you can't do things the same way as you used to and the challenge of whether you're gonna do something about it or not! It features trial and error and gatekeepers and road blocks but it also, if you answer the call to adventure, has epic b…

How would you feel if you left your mobile phone at home? What would happen if you didn't post on Facebook or check your newsfeed today? How many emails or texts have you sent today when you could've made a phone call? Since technology has come on the scene, none of us have been given guidelines for how to use it or what impact it has on our physic…

You know that song that goes "You gotta pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again"? Well when it comes to living your life's purpose, no one ever told us that this could be a reoccuring theme. But it is and you must. In this week's episode I share a slice of my own experience with this when I had one of those days yesterday - a d…

Are you a good girl? Do you say "yes" when you really mean "no"? Do you feel frustrated, trapped, ready to explode? If you answer yes to any of these questions, there's a good chance that the rules you've learned as a young child are colliding with change you want to make at midlife. In this week's episode, I explain how to recognize whether tradit…

Most of us women are very good at giving our time, energy and props to others but when it comes to accepting compliments, acknowledging our victories and all around relishing in success, we are excellent deflectors. Whether it's because we've been raised to not be "selfish" or because we don't believe in our self worth, it's sometimes easier to giv…

Ready to change your life? Well, if you're over 40, there's a very good chance the answer is YES! On this episode of The Change Guru podcast, we are diving in to the heart of my work and that is helping women over 40 make big, substantial, sustainable change at midlife. Whether it's facing a relationship challenge, delving into a new career or goin…

Hey there Are you a snapper or a sucker upper? Nice to meet you - I'm a snapper and it changed my life! In a good way, but oy veh, it wasn't easy. In this ep - I'm talking about ways to manage our moods at midlife. So if your tolerance is rock bottom and you snap OR your tolerance is sky high and you suck it up, this week's podcast is gonna let you…

Hi there This episode of The Change Guru podcast is a little bit different so brace yourself. First off, I'd like to invite you to grab a glass of red wine to listen to this. Second, I tried an experiment and did this via simulcast on Google Hangours so if you want to see what I look like as I do a podcast, please click here for to watch the simulc…

Welcome to the first episode of The Change Guru for 2014! Happy Year of The Horse - and speaking of years, how are your New Year's resolutions going? If you've fallen off the horse of the goals you've set - AWESOME! That's right - I said AWESOME! In this week's podcast I share why getting off track with your goals is actually a fantastic way to rea…

How do you feel about being alone? Do you worry about being judged? Do you feel like you need to be in a relationship to validate your existence? or Do you relish being alone? Do you see it as an opportunity to elevate yourself and your potential? In this podcast, I share 10 dynamic ways to reset your thinking when it comes to solitude. Whether you…

Thanksgiving is the time of year when many of us naturally consider what we're thankful for. In this episode of The Change Guru podcast I explain how we can use the theme of the holiday to kickstart a regular practice of gratitude. I'll be talking you through ways to feel grateful as we transition into midlife and how to feel thankful, even during …

It's exciting. It's terrifying. Many of us at midlife are facing the extraordinary circumstances at midlife of transitioning careers or getting into our own business for the first time ever. It's "extraordinary" because this is just something that generations above us never did. Women over 50 who were in the work place were looking at retirement at…

Is there something you really want to change but someone or something is holding you back? Guess what? There's every chance in the world that you're playing the blame game - pointing the finger at others and in turn sabotaging yourself before you even start. In this podcast, I explain that when we do a lot of self work, it's common to notice when o…

Ever wanted to write a book but worried you don't have what it takes? Ever looked at books and wondered how the authors were able to achieve the mission? I sure have and in this podcast, as I get ready to release my first book Be Your Own Change Guru - The Ultimate Women's Guide for Thriving at Midlife I want to share with you 5 key things I learne…

What would it be like to NOT have to sit in the salon chair every 8 or so weeks to get your roots covered? What would it be like to flip a big middle finger at society's view about what makes a woman beautiful? While I'm a coach, speaker and writer about all things midlife - I'm also going through the unknown of it in real time and right now, I'm a…

How important is beauty for you at midlife? Is the mirror your friend or your foe? What concerns you the most about your looks as you head into the second half of your life? In this episode I share with you my thoughts about beauty at midlife, from rethinking beauty to how I look after myself. There's nothing extraordinary about my routines EXCEPT …

As many of us head into new directions at midlife - whether its getting back into the dating scene or embarking on a different career- we place ourselves into situations where we might not get the answers we hope for. Some of us might even be hesitant to change because we're too afraid to face even the idea of rejection. Hold on! What if there is a…

GMO's lurking in our food Government shut downs Losing our rights to privacy and then being smack in the middle of our own midlife change! If you're feeling like things are a little off kilter lately, to the point that they're getting you down - Stop, keep calm and listen to this podcast. I'll be sharing ways to keep our eyes on our own backyard an…

How well do you know your pelvic floor? Can you activate your Kegel muscles while you read this post? Why is getting intimate with your pelvic floor so key at midlife? If you're not sure what I'm talking about here, you definitely want to listen to this episode. My guest is Lisa Fitzpatrick - a physiotherapist, yoga teacher, international workshop …

How much of your past is determining your present? How much of your past will decide how you'll be doing your future? Often we think that we take advantage of the lessons we've learned in life but are we really putting them into play? If you find yourself repeating the same scenarios in your career, your relationships, the way you reach for your dr…

You walk down the street and no one looks. or so you think.. You might've heard the idea that at midlife, we become invisible. That, even if we think we're looking pretty good, we don't get noticed. Well if you're feeling this way, you'll want to listen to this podcast which challenges the idea of invisibility. Are we really invisible or is this ou…

Mid-life is an opportunity to practice bravery. It's true that among with the great things about being this age, there are also obvious challenges that we must face. Unlike past times in life, many of these issues require us to personally step up, put on our big girl pants and take charge. In this episode I share three essential points for being co…

Remember when you had just gotten out of high school and everyone was asking you what you wanted to be when you grew up? Well mid-life is a lot like that. Many of us are wanting jobs that are more than just 9-5's. We want careers that are aligned with what we love, rather than what we have to do. Others are needing to get into the workforce after l…

Are you cool with doing things on your own? Whether it's taking yourself out to a movie or buying a ticket for one to an exotic destination where nobody speaks your language, mid-life is the perfect time to spread your wings and fly solo. I'm a total travel freak and in this podcast, recorded just before I head off to Europe, I share five tips for …

Do you ever worry that it's too late for you to achieve your deepest dreams and desires? Well, guess what? It's time to rewire that twisted thinking! In this episode of The Change Guru podcast I'll be sharing some new ways to think about time and how it is really your friend. It's never too late baby! Support my podcast by getting involved: Follow …

How can we feel great at mid-life? Can we balance our hormones naturally? Do you know your HRT's from your Bioidenticals? On this episode of The Change Guru podcast, my special guest is Michelle Prince, the founder of Holistic Perimenopause and Menopause. Michelle's an expert in alternative and healthy support to feel and look good at mid-life. She…

On this week's episode, I'm talking about one of the key things that can hold us back from making positive change at mid-life - our identity. Many of us think we have to label ourselves as a thing. We might think we're just a "job" or just a "parent" but the problem is, thinking we're "just those things" keeps us stuck and holds us back from explor…

Have you always wanted to write a book? Do you have a fantasy of your art hanging on someone else's wall? Do you envision yourself designing a line of clothing? If you have something you want to express, something straight from your soul, but you're hesitant to do it because you worry you're not good enough, you won't complete it, you don't have th…

A lot of us have heard of the "Empty Nest Syndrome" - the time when our kids finally leave home and we're told that we won't know what to do with ourselves. Without preparation this can be a confronting time but in this episode I share tips and approaches you can take during and even before you get to this stage so that you're the one who can sprea…

When we hit our 40's, we're clear on what works - and what isn't cutting it. This can mean needing to say good-bye to certain behaviours, beliefs and even people who no longer serve us.. While saying good-bye can obviously have its pain, if these cords are cut with respect and honor, the lessons learned from them can form the most extraordinary pat…

In this podcast, I share with you tools and techniques which will help you shift the way you think, give you a path to change your mood and develop a new mindset. Looking at things differently can change your life dramatically but many of us have never been told how to do this or why it's so very important! Imagine the choices you'd make in all asp…

One of our most common desires at mid-life is to work out exactly how we want the rest of our life to play out. This is the time when we ask the big questions: Who am I? Why am I here? What's my point? And the biggie: What's my purpose? On this podcast I'll be sharing stories, tips and techniques for getting clarity on what you're all about. Often,…

On this week's episode of The Change Guru podcast, I'm shaking things up with a special co-host Lorane Gordon - inspirational speaker, radio host, coach and bringer of happiness. Lorane and I will be talking about one of the most crucial issues for women (and men) at mid-life and that is relationships. It's no secret that 60% of divorces happen for…

Practice. De Caffeine-ating. The Tony Awards and Getting Back into the Workforce After Being a Stay at Home Mom. That's what I'm talking about on today's episode of The Change Guru. At mid-life we're looking for stability in a what seems like a sea of crazy. And one of the simplest but most powerful ways to access an anchor of mindfullness is to ha…

On this episode of The Change Guru - we're talking loving our birthdays, stepping out of our comfort zone and motherhood after 40. First up - let's talk the "mom thing" Are you over 40 and considering motherhood for the first time? Are you a new mom over 40? Did you do the parent thing early in life and wonder how a woman summons up the energy to h…

Every now and then, I record a podcast that is especially made for you to download right onto your mp3 player or listen in your smartphone, head out the door and go for a walk. I personally use inspirational podcasts on many of my weekly walks and have found doing this is a great tool for managing mid-life stuff. It's my pleasure to create these fo…

What does an inspirational speaker, coffee and Madonna have in common? In this episode of The Change Guru - they all have something to do with listening to your intuition. Starting off the show, I'm joined by inspirational speaker, coach and BlogTalkRadio host Lorane Gordon to talk about how to really get to the heart of 'soul whispers" - those fee…

In this episode of The Change Guru, we're chatting with our first mid-life man! Craig Meriwether is a leading expert in mind mastery with a focus on eliminating depression. At mid-life Craig developed a strategy to conquer an ongoing battle with depression which in turn has helped thousands around the world. While it's a common concept to consider …

In this special Mother's Day episode of The Change Guru, I talk to Gina Fenton, a New York mother of four teenagers, who's best known to thousands around the world as "Extreme Mom". Gina uses social media as a way of sharing her personal experience through motherhood as well as supporting others. Her sharp wit, dead honest delivery and "in the tren…

Let's keep this walking and talking thing going! In these special editions of The Change Guru Podcast, I take you for a 30 minute walk - that's just 15 minutes up and 15 minutes back - while I give you inspirational insight on mid-life. Just download the episode and play on your mp3 player or smart phone. In this episode I talk about: Decluttering …

In this episode of The Change Guru I share with you some recent learnings that you can apply to any area of mid-life. First off I begin with a little reintroduction about myself: Who I am, What I do and Why I have an American accent even though I live in Australia ;) I also tell you my philosophy at mid-life and how I believe that taking charge of …