50, Now What?!
Alicia Sutton
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09/08/23 • 31 min
What happens when two empty nesters decide to trek Fourteen Hundred miles on Europe’s GR5? Alicia sits down with Kathy Elkind, author of the new book, “To Walk it is to See it”, to find out! They discuss the profound insights and epiphanies Kathy had while walking 1400 miles with her husband Jim, through Europe. They also touch on the power of synchronicity and how mindfulness, self compassion and contentment were among the items she “packed” for this journey, and more. This was a wonderfully inspiring and spirited conversation that will have you seriously thinking about taking an adult gap year for adventure, yourself!
To learn more about Kathy, and her book “To Walk It Is To See It”, visit her website https://www.kathyelkind.com/
:25 - Kathy’s Introduction
1:28 - Preparing to walk the GR5
4:50 - Sparking a love for the outdoors via Kathy’s upbringing
7:37 - How to pack self-care for an adventure
9:58 - Kathy’s relationship with food & body image, and journey of how she combated shame
15:10 - The great thing about menopause...
18:11 - Synchronicity in Kathy’s Journey: Being in the right place in the right moment
20:36 - The people that helped along the way
23:05 - Kathy’s relationship with her husband, and how it completely evolved from the journey... and how it reassured her.
26:45 - Lessons learned and moments of growth from leaping into writing a book
28:25 - Final words of wisdom from Kathy
29:13 - How to find Kathy and get “To Walk it is to See it”
This Podcast was Produced by Rainbow Creative with Senior Producer Matthew Jones, Producer Stephen Selnick, and Editor & Audio Engineer Rob Johnson. To learn more about making a Podcast for you or your business, visit rainbowcreative.co
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09/22/23 • 32 min
Do you ever feel like you are too busy, too old, or too out of shape to begin a fitness journey? Well, think again - our guest Traci Townsend is here to start you on a path to become a stronger, more active, and more fit version of yourself. Traci is a retired public educator who made a big life shift, becoming a certified personal trainer and online fitness coach for women over 50. Now, she operates an online personal fitness coaching business, offering one-on-one consultations, custom workout plans, nutritional education, group classes, and more.
However, it’s not just weights and bands with Traci... though those are important... she is also all about finding your “why” for physical fitness, and wants everyone to know that you can always start, wherever you are, right now. She is here to improve and maintain the quality of your life, and maybe get you a little muscle in the process!
To learn more about Traci, visit her at https://www.fitnesswithtraci.com/ or on instagram @fitnesseithtraci
1:08 Traci Introduction
3:11 Getting certified in personal training
5:01 Introduction to Fitness With Traci
5:38 Top 3 Obstacles for women over 50 trying to get into fitness
7:36 Where do I start?
9:00 Accepting the you now vs the you then
10:30 Tapping into how you are feeling physically, and helping you feel better
12:30 Combating Negative Body Image and Negative Self Image, and the importance of Self Care
16:20 How do I find the time for physical fitness?
18:55 Finding Motivation for Fitness
23:21 Fitting your Fitness into your Lifestyle
24:43 5 Essential Fitness Tips from Traci
31:06 Where you can find Traci
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04/28/23 • 43 min
Wherever you look there’s a conversation about how people from different generations don’t get along. That’s why in this episode Alicia flips the script with guest Adjoa Michelle Saahene, speaker, inclusion strategist, wellness advocate, and founder of Legacy House. They discuss common struggles and how women of different ages can show up for each other and create a better world for the next generation of women.
Adjoa Michelle Saahene is a speaker, activist, and inclusion & wellness strategist. You may have seen her on Red Table Talk, read about her in Forbes, or read her contributions in HuffPost as a thought leader on diversity and inclusion. She’s created a network accelerator for changemakers to support each other in work and wellness through her retreat company, Legacy House. Apply for the Legacy House Retreat: https://www.legacy-house.co/apply
Resources:
Adjoa’s IG page: @michellesaahene
2:10 - Who Should Women of Younger Generations Look to For Advice?
4:54 - The Best Advice Adjoa Ever Got
6:45 - The Benefits of Intergenerational Friendships
8:22 - How Can Women of Older Generations Give Advice to Younger Women?
10:55 - How are Millennials Impacting the Work Force?
14:05 - Dating and Relationships: How Does it Differ Across Generations?
18:53 - Less Women are Having Children, Why?
21:00 - Pregnancy and Parenting: How Our Experiences Differ
25:00 - Adjoa and Alicia Discuss the Age-Old Question: Can Women Have it All?
29:00 - How is Spirituality Impacting Women Today?
33:21 - What Can the Women of Gen Z Teach Older Generations?
35:00 - The Importance of Generations Working Together
39:52 - Where You Can Follow Adjoa and Join Her Community
This Podcast was Produced by Rainbow Creative with Executive Producer Matthew Jones, and Producer and Editor Sean Leviashvili. To learn more about making a Podcast for you or your business, visit rainbowcreative.co
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Sonata for a Damaged Heart with Kisha Stewart
50, Now What?!
02/23/24 • 37 min
Today we’re honored to welcome the author of “Sonata for a Damaged Heart”, Kisha Stewart. In 2011, Kisha suffered a heart attack at an abnormally young age of 31, only two weeks after having a child. In this episode, we discuss some of her experiences that she outlines in this moving memoir, the concept of strong woman syndrome, what it means to live in the in between, and why pregnancy is the ultimate stress test for your heart and what you need to do to be ready for it.
Kisha shares her experience so that she can be an advocate for someone else when it happens to them and they need someone to have their back. Be sure to follow her on Instagram and pick up “Sonata for a Damaged Heart” for yourself.
0:52 - Intro to Kisha & Sonata for a Damage Heart
6:40 - The experience of the Heart Attack and Hospital Stay
11:50 - Healing and Taking Care of Yourself, Superhero Syndrome
15:00 - Pregnancy is the Heart’s Greatest Stress Test
19:00 - Becoming an Advocate for others
22:20 - “Living Between”
30:00 - Seeking Mental Health help for Physical Ailments
34:25 - Kisha’s words of wisdom
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01/26/24 • 63 min
On this episode of 50, Now What!? Alicia sits down with Kyomi O’Connor, Author of “A Sky of Infinite Blue: A Japanese Immigrant’s Search for Home and Self.”
In today’s episode, Kyomi graciously shares the emotional challenges from her childhood and family in Japan, and her subsequent journey to the United States to find a way to start over for herself. While working as a researcher living out of a tiny apartment in Bethesda, Maryland, she met her future husband Patrick - a British cancer researcher who was instrumental in holding space for her to begin to heal her generational trauma and what it means to feel loved.
Their journey together led to San Diego, California where the two adopted the practice of Buddhism and a commitment to helping others. Unfortunately Patrick had his own journey with brain cancer, and passed away after a three year battle in 2016. Kyomi was able to break through her grief through writing, which led to the incredible “A Sky of Infinite Blue”, which began to bring meaning back into her life.
Kyomi’s story is authentic, raw, and shared in hopes to show that there is always a way to make it to the other side of grief and hard times if you keep digging.
Be sure to pick up A Sky of Infinite Blue wherever books are sold!
1:27 Kyomi Introduction & Growing up in Japan
4:40 The Physical Effects of Emotional Abuse
7:00 Building up Armor at a young age
13:00 Kyomi's failed attempt at taking her own life
23:00 Life after her attempt, and Kyomi's first Marriage
26:00 Divorce and Moving On from Japan to the USA
33:00 Moving to Maryland and Meeting Patrick
37:00 Beginning the Healing Process
44:00 Dealing with the passing of her Father
50:20 Patrick's Cancer Diagnosis and Passing
54:00 Being at Patrick's side as he passed
1:00:00 Making it to the Light
1:01:30 Final words of wisdom
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03/22/24 • 31 min
In today’s episode, we welcome Ingrid Green to educate us on Sickle Cell Anemia and spread the word about the work she does on the disease with the American Red Cross.
Ingrid walks us through exactly what Sickle Cell Anemia is, how it affects those that have it, how it’s currently treated, and what work is currently being done to improve those treatments. We also discuss the current stigmas surrounding giving blood in the African American community, and why making the decision to give blood could be the difference in life or death for someone experiencing a Sickle Cell pain crisis.
Find more resources on Sickle Cell Disease, and a place to donate blood via the American Red Cross here!
1:00 - Ingrid Welcome and her introduction to her work with the American Red Cross
5:05 - What is Sickle Cell Anemia?
8:15 - Stigmas surrounding giving blood in the African American Community
10:20 - Origins of Sickle Cell Trait and Disease
13:30 - How widespread is Sickle Cell Disease? How is their quality of life?
19:00 - Who can you receive blood from if you have Sickle Cell Disease?
22:30 - Sickle Cell Trait vs Disease
27:00 - A National Call for Blood Donations
29:30 - Ingrid’s words of wisdom
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Staying Stylish In Your 50s w/ Rebecca Force
50, Now What?!
06/09/23 • 37 min
On this episode, Alicia sits down with award winning designer and celeb stylist Rebecca Force to discuss fashion rules for women over 50 (hint: there’s not as many as you think!)
Learn how to edit your closet and get helpful tips for every piece in your wardrobe from shoes (including Crocs) to accessories.
Most importantly Rebecca talks about how the days of “dress your age” are long gone and that “if you’re comfortable and youre confident you look beautiful”.
Resources:
- Connect with Rebecca: https://www.instagram.com/_rebeccaforce/
- The Real Real: https://www.therealreal.com/ - An online marketplace for luxury consignment
- thredUP: https://www.thredup.com/ - An online consignment and thrift store
Chapters
- :38 - Intro to Rebecca Force
- 2:04 - Comfort is key and in defense of Crocs
- 5:20 - How to edit your closet
- 8:10 - What are some trends making a comeback?
- 11:00 - Are any clothes off limits over 50?
- 13:30 - How to take fashion from your favorite era but make it current
- 17:30 - Yes, you can be comfortable and stylish at the same time
- 18: 00 - The perfect alternative to flats for an elevated look
- 21: 00 - The current state of stockings and hosiery
- 23:00 - What’s the right length for pants and skirts?
- 24: 30 - Why we need to stop sleeping on skorts
- 25: 08 - Can women over 50 show their knees? If they want to!
- 27:00 - The only rule when it comes to wearing leggings or jeggings
- 28:00 - The best jeans for this season of your life
- 30:00 - Alternatives to denim that are “pooch” friendly
- 31:20: Cost conscious and sustainable shopping options
- 32:00: The rules of accessories
- 33:35: Rebecca’s styling process and how she helps her clients find their voice through clothes
This Podcast was Produced by Rainbow Creative with Executive Producer Matthew Jones, and Producer and Editor Sean Leviashvili. To learn more about making a Podcast for you or your business, visit rainbowcreative.co
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It’s Never Too Late To Make New Friends w/Amanda Jaggard
50, Now What?!
05/26/23 • 41 min
Between work, family and other obligations, making new friends as an adult is hard, but not impossible! In fact, there are even some perks to being older when making new friends (cliques still exist though, unfortunately).
On this episode Alicia chats with Amanda Jaggard, Partner and Executive Coach at Novus Global and Co-Founder of Novus Global’s Meta Performance Institute, about how to form meaningful friendships in this season of life. Learn the importance of being intentional in your decisions and mindful of how you show up as a friend.
Follow Amanda: https://www.instagram.com/amandajaggard_/
- 00:19 - Intro to Amanda Jaggard
- 2:00 - How to Make New Friends as an Adult, Be Intentional
- 3:55 - How Self Awareness That Comes With Age Can Help You Build Meaningful Friendships
- 6:26 - Amanda and Alicia Discuss the Importance of Their “Ride or Dies”
- 9:20 - How Many Hours Does it Take to Make A New Friend?
- 11:17 - Maintaining Friendships While Navigating Different Life Phases
- 12:15 - Dealing With Adult Cliques
- 13:45 - Why Everyone Can Benefit From Making New Friends as Adults
- 15:05 - What is Your Friendship Language?
- 15:40 - The Different Types of Friends and Why They’re All Valuable
- 17:05 - The Benefits of Having Different Friend Groups For Each of Your Interests
- 18:30 - Reconnecting With Old Friendships As The New Version of You
- 21:00 - The Importance of Being Mindful About the Types of Friendships You’re Seeking
- 23:00 - Amanda Makes A Confession
- 24:40 - The Perks of Being An Adult When Making Friends, Yes They Exist!
- 27:22 - Friendship Expectations Vs. Friendship Agreements
- 30:09 - Are Your Friends Balcony People or Basement People?
- 32:30 - How and Why You Should Be Mindful About How You Show Up As a Friend
- 34:17: “Victiming Out”. What is it? And How Do You Get Out of it?
- 36:34 - Why It’s Important to Have Friends That Disagree With You
This Podcast was Produced by Rainbow Creative with Executive Producer Matthew Jones, and Producer and Editor Sean Leviashvili. To learn more about making a Podcast for you or your business, visit rainbowcreative.co
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Yoga at 50 w/ Ja Cole of The Tree Yoga Cooperative
50, Now What?!
07/21/23 • 16 min
Yoga is for everyone regardless of their gender, race, size and you guessed it, age! In this episode, Alicia sits, stands, and does various asanas with Ja Cole, yogi and founder of The Yoga Co-op “The Tree” in southern LA. Learn how practicing yoga can have many positive benefits both inside and outside of the studio.
Resources:
The Tree Yoga Cooperative: https://thetreeyogacoop.org/
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07/01/23 • 79 min
Check out this BONUS episode from a podcast I love, Peaches Podcast! Check out their show today here: https://peachespodcast.transistor.fm/
Host Misha McCleary chats with three millennial moms, Kizmik, Alexandria, and Catie, about each of their unique experiences throughout pregnancy in the 2020s. Together, they discuss the many challenges they face every day, as well as the rewards and joys pregnancy and motherhood brings to an individual.
The guests share their personal stories and talk about the vast differences of actual pregnancy, compared to how it is viewed in society.
The conversation covers a vast array of topics, including the struggle of their husbands not fully understanding the physical and emotional toll pregnancy takes on a person. They also delve into the topic of breastfeeding and how it is far less glamorous than the media makes it out to be.
Join us today as our insightful guests share life advice for fellow millennial mothers on how to navigate the many ups and downs of pregnancy in this day and age!
About Kizmik Odoms
Kizmik Odoms is a native of Albany, Georgia. Raised in a single-parent household, her mother made the decision to move their family to Atlanta in 2003 for enhanced educational exposure and experiences. She attended the University of Georgia for her Bachelor’s degree then proceeded to get her Master’s degree from Auburn University before returning to Atlanta. Upon her return, Kizmik pursued and still maintains a career as Quality Assurance professional. Her love for travel and serving others inspired her to become a travel advisor. Along with traveling, Kizmik enjoys cooking and spending time with her husband and dogs.
About Alexandria Brown
Alexandria Brown is a born and raised Atlanta, GA native. She is a graduate of The University of Georgia (2014), Georgia State University (2017), and Morehouse School of Medicine (2021). She currently works as a Physician Assistant in the field of Psychiatry and loves helping her patients. She is the proud mother of a baby boy, Owen, and a fur mom to two dogs Ginger and Aspen. Alexandria, her husband Marcus, and their family currently reside just outside of Atlanta.
About Catie Thompson
Catie Thompson was born and raised in Winston, Ga, a small city west of Atlanta. She currently resides in the suburbs of Atlanta with her husband and twin boys (17 months old). She is the Director of International Operations Support for Focus Brands, Inc. and also owns a small business with her own twin brother, Sparks Twins Lawn Care LLC. Catie enjoys working out, binge watching true crime documentaries and Law & Order: SVU, and creating lasting memories with her family and friends. She is a graduate of The University of Georgia and a proud, and ACTIVE, member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
This episode is produced with the support of Rainbow Creative. Learn more about them at rainbowcreative.co
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How many episodes does 50, Now What?! have?
50, Now What?! currently has 25 episodes available.
What topics does 50, Now What?! cover?
The podcast is about Happiness, Grief, Reading, Living, Aging, Fitness, Podcasts, Education, Religion, Health, Business, Spiritual, Travel and Authors.
What is the most popular episode on 50, Now What?!?
The episode title '"To Walk it is to See it": Kathy Elkind's 1400-Mile Adventure on Europe's GR5' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on 50, Now What?!?
The average episode length on 50, Now What?! is 38 minutes.
How often are episodes of 50, Now What?! released?
Episodes of 50, Now What?! are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of 50, Now What?!?
The first episode of 50, Now What?! was released on Oct 30, 2022.
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