Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50 - #162 - Breaking Out of The Age Cage: Changing The Stories We Tell Ourselves/Ft. Wendi Knox

#162 - Breaking Out of The Age Cage: Changing The Stories We Tell Ourselves/Ft. Wendi Knox

04/21/22 • 48 min

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Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50

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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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.

Click here to listen!

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Plus, if you haven't already, subscribe to the podcast. There is always something new on the feed, and if you're not subscribed, there's a chance you'll miss out. Subscribe NOW!

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How you can reach Wendi Knox

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Previous Episode

#161 - 5 Tips To Embrace Your Empty Nest If You’re Feeling Stuck

How and where do we fit in? What is your next step, and what is your purpose in life? These are some of the questions you might ask yourself as you are approaching becoming an empty nester.

I'm not a counselor, but I have had many conversations with other empty-nester moms about their feelings when the kids are gone, and I'm an empty-nester mom myself.

Based on my experience and the conversations I have had, I can share some ideas and strategies to help you get unstuck in your empty nest to move forward with an open mind and open heart into your second half of life.

You've been so busy with the kids all these years that you kept your health checks to a minimum. But, of course, we all know that it takes hours out of your day to get one doctor's checkup.

So with your newfound extra time, make time to do a health overhaul. As unpleasant as some procedures are, they are necessary to keep you healthy well into the future.

You can get unstuck and ignite your spark after the kids are gone. Start with the tip that sounds the easiest to you once you have listened to this episode. Don't get overwhelmed. You have so much time to find the right path that takes you to a vibrant second half.

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#163 - 5 Ways To Take Care Of Your Knees Over 50

Knee pain is one of the most common orthopedic complaints affecting 25 percent of adults, with osteoarthritis being the most common cause for people over 50.

Oftentimes people think that not being active and just staying on the couch is the solution to preventing knee pain and injury, but this is not true. Inactivity can be just as bad for your knees as the stress of excessive high-impact exercises, and you could still end up with joint pain or injury. There are many great exercises and ways to take care of your knees over 50. You do not have to give up being active and you don't have to give up your relaxing couch time either.

One of the first signs of getting older is that your joints start hurting, mainly your knees.

The knees support much of our body weight, and every step you take puts pressure on your knees. The pressure on your knees is about one and a half times your total body weight. Combatting knee pain as we age is important so we can stay active and still do the things we love.

I’m sharing my experience with knee pain and how, as a Fitness and Pilates coach, I helped myself and many of my clients to age-proof their knees with my 5 ways to take care of your knees over 50. With these tips for exercise and diet, you should be able to help reduce joint pain or prevent further damage.

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Heike’s insights are so helpful in creating a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle! Loving every episode of the Pursue Your Spark podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, consider rating and reviewing my show here! Your action helps me support more empty-nester moms 50+ - just like you - thriving in their second-half of life. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

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