Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50
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219. Flip-Flops to Focus: Reclaim Your Fall Routine Today
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50
09/05/24 • 37 min
Can you believe summer is over already? If you’re struggling to shift gears, I've got the perfect tip to help you find your footing this fall. From flip-flops to focus, it’s time to reclaim your fall routine! Trust me, you won’t want to miss this!
After a busy summer, taking a moment to reclaim our personal space and time is essential. It helps us prioritize our mental well-being and boost productivity. Today, I’m sharing how to find clarity after summer with a powerful yet simple practice that can make all the difference in your routine.
What’s this game-changing tip? It involves dedicating time just for you—no kids, work, or distractions. It’s like hitting the reset button for your mind, body, and soul. Unlike vacations that often come with their own set of responsibilities, this practice is all about focusing on yourself and what you need.
Planning this special time is easy. Find a quiet space at home or a peaceful spot nearby. Set a schedule with activities that help you relax and recharge, like meditation, journaling, reading, or taking a nature walk. The goal is to do things that bring you peace and clarity, helping you get back into your fall routine.
Incorporating this practice can bring many benefits. It clears mental clutter, improves self-awareness, and boosts productivity and creativity. It’s a way to disconnect from daily life and reconnect with yourself, making your routine smoother and more enjoyable.
Start gradually, re-establish your workout schedule, and focus on balanced meals to ease back into your wellness routine. Remember, it’s okay to take it step by step as you reclaim your fall routine.
So, what’s the #1 thing you must do after summer? Listen to the full episode to discover how this simple practice can help you reset and prepare for the rest of the year. You deserve this time for yourself; it can make a big difference in how you feel and manage your fall routine.
Comment the word "flip-flops," and let me know how the episode resonated with you and what steps you took. You can also reach out to me directly at [email protected].
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#202 Navigate Holiday Temptations With Intermittent Fasting
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50
12/14/23 • 26 min
In this episode, we tackle a common seasonal challenge: sticking to intermittent fasting goals during the holidays. We explore the balance between festive joy and health commitments, ensuring holiday enjoyment without derailing fasting routines.
First, we address the holiday season's unique pressures. Breaking fasting schedules can spark guilt, and balancing health choices with family expectations adds stress. We emphasize understanding these emotions as key to managing fasting during these times.
Next, we offer practical tips for handling intermittent fasting's social aspects during the holidays. We emphasize staying true to our fasting decisions and recalling our personal motivations. By simply and friendly explaining our choices to friends and family, we demystify our approach and foster understanding. We also suggest non-food-centric activities at gatherings, allowing enjoyment of loved ones' company without eating pressure.
We then strategize for gracefully handling social situations. This includes preparing responses to common questions, setting personal boundaries, finding support from friends or online communities, and skillfully redirecting conversations away from dietary habits.
To conclude, I stress the importance of self-confidence and embracing our lifestyle choices. Celebrating small victories and leaning on community support is key, empowering us to confidently navigate the holiday season while staying true to our intermittent fasting goals.
Tune in for an empowering mix of encouragement, practical advice, and community support designed to help you enjoy the festive season while honoring your health and wellness journey.
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- #179 - 7 Ways To Sneak in Exercise During the Holidays
- #66 How To Boost Confidence
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221. Transform Your Relationship with Alcohol Now
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50
10/03/24 • 32 min
Are you curious about how to rethink your relationship with alcohol, especially as we head into fall and the holiday season? It’s that time of year when we reflect on our habits, and for many of us, that includes those casual evening drinks that might have crept into our routine over the summer. We'll In Episode #221 – Transform Your Relationship with Alcohol Now, I dive into how to create a healthy, mindful relationship with alcohol that works for you, without the pressure to go all-in or all-out.
Whether you’ve tried Sober October or another month-long break from alcohol, you may have noticed how challenging it can be to go cold turkey—and how easy it is to feel deprived and binge afterward.
But it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Instead of white-knuckling through a month without alcohol, let’s explore how to make lasting changes that fit your lifestyle. The goal isn’t perfection; it’s about creating a healthy balance that works for you. Maybe it’s cutting back gradually or finding new ways to unwind without constantly reaching for a drink.
In this episode, I discuss the deeper reasons we might rely on alcohol to cope with stress or connect with others and how to replace that habit with positive actions. I’ll share three effective strategies to help you reset your relationship with alcohol, feel empowered, and avoid the all-or-nothing mentality. You’ll discover how exercise, mindful eating, and simple mindset shifts can make a big difference. It’s time to feel good about your choices without the pressure to be perfect.
Have any thoughts on this? Comment the word ‘SOBER’ and tell me how you approach your alcohol intake—I’d love to hear from you!
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#187 How to Tap into Your Intuition and Find Your Voice/ft. Dr. Melissa Bird
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50
04/13/23 • 55 min
Intuition. That feeling where you “just know,” but how? What is the nature of this sixth sense, and how do we foster it? I was happy to invite Dr. Melissa Bird to this week’s podcast to answer our questions about intuition and how we can tap into this powerful force within us.
Dr. Melissa Bird, Ph.D., MSW, is a passionate feminist whose education in social work has led to a career advocating for children, women, and their families.
One of Melissa's key focus areas is helping women overcome their fears around speaking their minds and pursuing their dreams. She encourages women to listen to their intuition and tap into their inner wisdom to find their voice and purpose in life.
So, how do we tap into our intuition? Dr. Bird describes intuition as a muscle, the more we listen to it, the more we use it, and the stronger it becomes. She also reminds us to combat our perfectionism actively, to stop striving for perfection and instead strives for “humanism.” In doing so, we enhance our ability to tap into our intuition.
Moreover, she discusses the effect of society's demand for making decisions based on rationality and the idea that intuition is not considered “rational.” So, over time it has become our tendency to stamp out this sense within us.
Melissa also dives into the complexity of race and ancestry and shares a bit about her complex heritage. She explains how our sense of groundedness and identity influence our connectedness with ourselves and our intuition.
She recommends three parts in learning to reconnect with your intuition: Learn how to listen to your body, acknowledge when you’re questioning yourself, and when you realize you may have let other factors guide you, stop shaming yourself for “not listening.” We are all individuals, and we reach our sense of intuition differently.
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#162 - Breaking Out of The Age Cage: Changing The Stories We Tell Ourselves/Ft. Wendi Knox
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50
04/21/22 • 48 min
Has life ever made you feel like you are stuck in the muck? We have all felt this way, and our guest on this podcast episode shares about turning your muck into magic.
When life knocked Wendi Knox down, hundreds of red dragonflies lifted her up. What she learned from them was so life-changing; she just couldn't keep it to herself.
Wendi Knox is an author, artist, and uplifter. She used to be an award-winning Creative Director at one of the largest advertising agencies in Los Angeles. At 50, Wendi lost her job and found herself stuck in the muck of "Now What?" Then, a life-changing experience with hundreds of red dragonflies gave flight to a new mission: to inspire others that "it's never too late to soar."
We learn about the beautiful parts of learning to fly after spending time in the muck and getting to know yourself more and what brings you joy. Wendi has always had a passion for creativity and art, and although her career was creative, it took a heavy toll being in the advertising business. However, now that she is creating art on her terms, she feels like she is getting younger every day.
Following her passion and joy has been a way of turning the mucky situation into magic. For many of us, our career can feel like a massive part of our identity, and to lose that at 50, especially unexpectedly, can feel like an earth-shattering experience. Still, it can be a way to reignite your spark and passion! Your help and support may come from the most unexpected places, just like Wendi!
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220. What Your Midlife Insomnia Is Trying to Tell You/ft. Martha Lewis
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50
09/19/24 • 46 min
Struggling with insomnia in midlife? It might be trying to tell you something important. In “What Your Midlife Insomnia Is Trying to Tell You,” we explore how sleep patterns change as we age and the unexpected reasons behind restless nights.
Our expert guest, Martha Lewis, founder of The Sleep Detective, shares how mastering your sleep routine can be life-changing. Her journey started with her son Parker's sleep troubles, leading her to help others find their way to restful nights. Tune in to learn how you can finally get the sleep you deserve.
Martha is not just any expert; she's a certified sleep expert, functional health coach, and the visionary founder behind The Sleep Detective. With an approach beyond the surface level of sleep advice, Martha dives into the physiological and psychological factors contributing to insomnia, offering innovative and effective solutions.
She talks about what to do when you can't fall asleep, natural remedies for insomnia, why you have trouble sleeping, and what causes chronic insomnia. But what do you do when you can't fall asleep? What are the natural remedies for insomnia? Why do you have trouble sleeping? And what causes chronic insomnia?
Martha's advice regarding diet’s impact on sleep is clear and actionable. She discusses how maintaining stable blood sugar levels through the night can be a game-changer for those who wake up when the world is still asleep.
Martha addresses the concept of 'positive intelligence' and shares how, surprisingly, mindfulness and meditation have been the keys to unlocking better sleep for many of her clients. Plus, she gives us her take on intermittent fasting's role in enhancing sleep quality, shedding light on how our eating patterns influence our nights.
For anyone tossing and turning at 3 a.m., Martha provides straightforward strategies to help ease back into sleep. She challenges the notion of sleep debt and discusses the potential benefits of naps for women in midlife.
Dive in with us as Martha Lewis, The Sleep Detective, uncovers the secrets to conquering those 3 am wake-ups and transforming our nights into a haven of restful sleep.
We would love to hear about your troubles and successes in dealing with insomnia or any questions you might have. Send an email to [email protected] with the word ‘Insomnia’ in the subject line to share your thoughts.
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#076. Less Is More & #Project 333 With Courtney Carver
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50
03/05/20 • 34 min
Courtney Carver believes simplicity is the way back to love. But, her wake-up call was a diagnosis of MS. Having it, all is the American Dream. Courtney Carver was living proof of how working hard can make that dream of success come true in terms of money, things, and a beautiful home she shared with her new husband. That all came to a screeching halt when she discovered she had MS. Courtney was determined to live a vibrant and heartfelt life and not to let her MS control her identity. She was able to find ways to regain control of everything in her life by conquering things one at a time to move away from always feeling busy and stressed, and closer to discovering her true happiness. After realizing that time, space, relationships, and health were what mattered most, Courtney begins a complete life redesign. She found ways to add joy into her work life, keep stress to an all-time low, and take care of her body through nurturing. Project 333 was her incredible experiment with creating the ultimate minimalist wardrobe, to clear her closet, mind, and create confirmation that simply gives you more time for the most cherished things in life. She shares her lessons from simplifying life and expanding love in her new book, Soulful Simplicity.
How can people discover more about Courtney and sign up for the #Project 333 challenge?
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#077. How To Stay Fit, Strong & Healthy In Midlife
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50
03/12/20 • 33 min
If you’re in midlife, then you may already have begun to feel your body changing as it deals with the new strains and stresses of aging. But just because you are getting older, doesn’t mean that you should lose your vitality. Your health and fitness are crucial to determining your quality of life as you age, but it’s never too late to step up and take control.
How To Stay Fit, Strong, & Healthy in Midlife
Giving in to age-related illness and fragility is accepted as one of those unavoidable things in life, but it shouldn’t be. We are more active, have more health awareness, and have a more exceptional ability to create lifestyle strategies than our parents had. By following a simple fitness plan and making healthy choices in your daily life, you can reduce many of the symptoms that face you in midlife, and enjoy the longer life expectancy we are now blessed with.
If you're worried about whether or not you'll have Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Arthritis, Heart Disease, Dementia, Depression, Back-aches, joint pains, weight gain, lack of energy, or any other age-related illness; then you are in the right place.
In today’s episode, I share with you the benefits that staying active in midlife can bring to your overall aging health concerns, and how everyday activities that you might take for granted can maintain a healthier and stronger body.
I know that taking that first step into regular activity and healthy choices might seem like a scary jump into the unknown, so today, I’ll break down simple ways that you can help your body to reduce the effects of the menopause.
Listen in and let me know if these tips are helpful to you.
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If you still need some more ideas on how to kickstart your life choices to stay fit, strong, and healthy in midlife, then don’t forget to download my FREE 5 Spark Lifestyle Strategies Guide.
#074. From Fighter Pilot To Fighting For Her Life with Chandra Beckman
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50
02/20/20 • 43 min
Chandra Beckman is part of the elite group of women who have flown the United States Air Force fighter jets. As a young girl, she was captivated by the fast-paced and driven environment of an Air Force career and sought to overcome the social barriers that presented it as a man’s world.
Never one to back down from a challenge, Chandra succeeded in her goal and has flown T-37, T-38, F-15C, F-117A, and T-6A military aircraft, as well as the Piper PA-28 Cherokee, Cessna 172, and Beechcraft Sierra C-24-R civilian aircraft in her personal time.
How a fighter pilot had to dismiss the medical system to save her life!
After 8 years in the Air Force, Chandra’s health inexplicably began to deteriorate. Suffering from fatigue, food intolerances, weight loss and many more slowly emerging symptoms, she sought medical help, only to be advised that her symptoms were psychosomatic. Years of fighting for medical care that didn’t brush off her symptoms, or negate her illness, resulted in Chandra retiring from the Air Force so that she could seek medical help from outwith the institution, in a bid to discover what was causing her plight. Now fighting to save her life, as neurological symptoms were setting in, Chandra embarked on a journey into Holistic Healthcare, researching all possibilities.
In today’s episode, she shares her journey with us, as well as the diagnosis she finally received, and her ideas on how to treat this life-threatening illness. Press play to find out what that diagnosis was and how dismissing the mainstream medical system finally saved Chandra Beckman’s life.
Where can people discover more about Chandra?
Links mentioned in the show:- Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society
- Chandra’s Coaching Service
- Chandra’s Wellness Resources
- 5 Spark Lifestyle Strategies Guide
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#85. Racing Through Chemotherapy: A Journey of Endurance / Interview with Tracy Hickman
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50
05/07/20 • 46 min
People run marathons for a multitude of reasons: health and fitness, mental stamina, charity funding, good old fashioned fun. But as they race alongside and past you, it never enters your mind that this person might be racing to build endurance for life-saving medical treatments.
That’s exactly what Tracy Hickman has been doing for the last year as she literally races through chemotherapy. This has been a journey of the greatest endurance for Tracy. After being diagnosed with a very aggressive form of Breast Cancer in April 2019, Tracy had a mere 10 days to come to terms with it before being whisked away to see a Surgeon and start the treatment process.
Tracy’s journey through the treatment has been eye-opening as she has pushed her mind and body to the limits in every possible way. Through the pain, tears, and uncertainty, the one thing that has been consistent and kept her grounded in “normality” was her love for running.
With the support of her Oncology Physiotherapist, Tracy used endurance and strength training immediately after chemotherapy sessions to rebuild her health, mitigate side effects where possible, and reduce the risk of lymphedema.
In this episode, she shares her incredible journey with me, from diagnosis, treatment, and side effects, to support systems, revelations, and looking forward. All this tied together with a string of marathons and a hearty dose of endurance like you’ve never experienced. The photo Tracy has shared was taken in August, during the Total Sport Xterra series. It’s a series of 6 races around Auckland, every 3 weeks, during winter. The first one was straight after her first chemo session, so each time she completed chemo on Thursday and then take part in the 6km race on Sunday. Her friend and partner stayed with her as she walked the first few, and ran the last couple.
Listen in to hear Tracey’s inspiring story about her journey of endurance as she literally and metaphorically raced through chemotherapy.
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How many episodes does Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50 have?
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50 currently has 154 episodes available.
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The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.
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The episode title '221. Transform Your Relationship with Alcohol Now' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50 is 42 minutes.
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The first episode of Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50 was released on Jan 23, 2020.
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