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We welcome Colette Durst to the podcast this week. Hear Colette's story of domestic abuse and she shares her journey from being a young mother and wife and working through law school to living in an escalating environment of domestic abuse all while claiming the corporate ladder.
After 9/11 Colette's spouse was activated as a reservist and went over to Iraq and she felt that was the turning point in her marriage.
Learn about Cultural Spillover Theory and how that and PTSD may have played a major role in the escalating abuse that was happening. And how these things may have played a role that led to adultery, excessive drinking, personality changes, violence, reckless financial decisions, secretly purchasing weapons, and abandonment.
During this rapid escalation, Colette remained silent from telling her friends and family. As so many women remain silent out of fear and shame and they don't seek out help. While Colette did try and get help from the military, things seem to fall through the cracks and no one stepped forward to help her or her family.
Colette decided recently to write a LinkedIn Article that eluded to her domestic abuse experience of "bringing the war home". This article really spoke to many other successful women that reached out and acknowledged they too are struggling.
Our message to our listeners is when women come together and support each other we are stronger! If you are in a Domestic Abuse situation safely reach out for help. If you suspect a loved one could be in a Domestic Abuse situation encourage them to reach out for help.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.799 SAFE (7233) Text "START" to 88788 www.thehotline.org has resources and live chat sessions available
This week's obsessions
Tish - White Cowboy Boots
Ellen - HBO Max series Hacks
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This week Ellen and Tish dive into an in-depth conversation with guest Susan Joy on the 'whys' and 'hows' that midlife women can change their relationship with alcohol.
Susan shares her story and how it led to her opening a practice as an alcohol-free and sober-curious coach for women in midlife. She brings her background in counseling, an alcohol-tracking life coach certification from The Naked Mind Insitute, and a health coaching certificate to her practice.
We chat about what it means to be alcohol-free, sober-curious, and other ways to redefine alcohol use and how you can lead an inspired and healthy life free from alcohol.

This week's obsessions:
Tish - volunteering and The Montel Williams Military Makeover
Ellen - OPI Midnight In Moscow and Yes, My Condor Can nail polish for fall
Resources:
This Naked Mind, Annie Grace
Quit Like a Woman, Holly Whitaker
We are the Luckiest, Laura McGowen
Journaling with Susan Joy
Susan Joy Consulting
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This week we focus on breast cancer awareness and it's start in 1985 by former First Lady Betty Ford when she launched a call for action for women across the country by making October Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And her leadership and legacy for women's health still continues today 37 years later.
We have a very special guest, Cancer Survivor, Cancer Warrior and Mentor, Liz Ciardi. Liz has faced and survived cancer multiple times and has made it her life's mission to mentor newly diagnosed women. Liz brings knowledge, support, comfort and options to many women by sharing her story. Women Mentoring other women is so important and maybe never more so than when dealing with a Cancer diagnosis. Liz has mentored countless women over the years to ensure they feel empowered and know all their treatment options. Liz shares the importance of early detection, the benefits of using teaching hospitals, and encouraging women to take charge of their own treatment plans.
Co-Host Ellen, also a cancer Survivor and Cancer Warrior shares her story of early detection and treatment. Ellen also honors her mother's brave but short battle with cancer that took her from us way too early.
Breast Cancer will directly affect 1 in 8 women but indirectly affects us all. Liz shares how her own mentor, Julia Tomasovich, helped her through her first diagnosis of Breast Cancer while Julia was in Stage 4 with Breast Cancer herself. Julia inspired Liz to become the Cancer Mentor she is today. On October 26 each year Julia's family and friends gather in her favorite Mexican restaurant to celebrate her amazing legacy.
This week's obsessions:
Tish: Mobile Breast Cancer screening vans - they are in your neighborhoods, ladies!
Ellen: Vital Proteins Collagen creamer for hair and nails.
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Have you ever considered running your own Airbnb? This week we have Kristin Baker an Airbnb super host shares her story of creating a successful passive income business in Burlington, VT and our own Midster co-host Ellen shares her California Airbnb story. Listen to these two success stories to get inspired.
Become part of the 54% of global Airbnb hosts that are women or market your short-term rental through any other platform too. .Whether it is a stand-alone unit like Kristin or part of your own residence like Ellen, both can be very successful.
Hear how both Ellen and Kristin are using their units to bring themselves more financial freedom. Learn how they set themselves apart from other units on the market and have become Super Hosts. And even hear why Kristin may need a "bat phone" in her unit LOL
Whether you want to get inspired to have an Airbnb or you want to get inspired to just stay in one of these curated and styled units....you will love their stories.
Kristin's Short term rental: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownDesignerDigs/
Ellen's unit https://abnb.me/YUQMXWoUmsb
Kristin's unit https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/31833416
Obsessions
Tish: Think Dirty This is a phone app that helps you Think Dirty and Buy "Clean". Easy Way to learn about potentially toxic ingredients in your household, cosmetics and personal care products
Ellen: Collecting Sea Glass There is something so joyful about collecting beautiful colored sea glass and keeping it to remind us of that special vacation

A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.

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Midlife can bring some of the most significant transitions we've encountered and BIG opportunities for growth. Ellen and Tish welcome executive coach and thought advocate Brandon Maslan to the podcast this week to discuss the most significant midlife transitions and how to reframe them with a growth mindset. The four transitions we discuss are Career, Relationship, Launching Children, and the loss of parents and elders.
Things we talked about in this episode: Modern Elder Academy (MEA), Chip Connelly, Glennon Doyle, Forbes, the 7-year itch in law, recovering lawyers, career transitions, layoffs, coaching, spectacular firings, regrouping, divorces, empty nest, parental loss, reframing and rewriting narratives.
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Obsessions
Tish: Nellies Wow stick. Tish uses this in her organization and closet clean-out business to get rid of heavy stains
Ellen: Oribe root touch-up spray. Ellen is still fighting the gray!
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A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.

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Email: [email protected]