As I was reflecting on my recent trip to Ireland and Scotland, I thought of a few things I wished I'd known or done. And then I thought of YOU and decided to share them in the hopes they help you on your next travel adventure. 

Along with my tips, I share the reasons why each tip made this list. 

If you're not traveling soon, let this episode and my stories about my recent trip inspire you to start planning your own fun trip.

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Today’s guest is Valerie Irons, an artist, sound alchemist, and breathwork practitioner who owns Aumbase (pronounced Ōm-Bās), a Yoga & Sound Studio and Adventure Tour company in Sedona, AZ. Valerie's journey is an inspiring testament to the transformative power of embracing new paths later in life.

Ten years ago, at the age of 50, Valerie embarked on a new journey as a Sound Healer,, a decision that shaped the second half of her life and has allowed her to impact the lives of countless individuals seeking healing and self-discovery. 

Her personal healing journey has centered around relationship wounds, abandonment, and worthiness and serves as a powerful foundation for the divine union with her soul mate - a beautiful story that began unfolding in late 2019. 

In this episode, Valerie shared:

• The incredible love story she waited her whole life to experience and the vivid dream she had about it that years later manifested into her reality. (You...

Our inner chatter is constant and so much of it is negative, unhelpful, and UNTRUE!

And what I've learned from helping so many women over 50 is that we, as a collective group, tell ourselves the same damn lies.

Call them myths, unhelpful thoughts, or LIES but the fact of the matter is that continuing to tell yourself these things will not move you to make any positive changes and get you the happier life you desire.

So the first step is to recognize what you are saying to yourself and acknowledge that many of them are not true - even if you think they are, I want you to consider the possibility that they aren't. And know that if others just like you had the same unhelpful thoughts and discovered them to not be true for them, that is evidence that they are likely not true for you too.

If you are feeling stuck, consider the possibility that this chatter is just nonsense and is the biggest contributor to why you feel the way you do and then get curious.

Think about what could happen...

Today’s guest is Dr. Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey, an abstract artist, transformational coach for creatives, author, podcaster, and organizational psychologist whose mission is all about helping creatives design a life on their terms. Her expertise lies at the intersection of leadership development, creativity, and wellness.

During our conversation, we delved into Dr. Clarissa's framework which empowers individuals to 'paint their path.' Through her various events like Employee to Creative Entrepreneur and The Creative Abundant Leadership Summit, she has guided countless aspiring creative entrepreneurs in experiencing their own breakthroughs, supporting them in their journey to design their next chapter outside the corporate world.

In this episode, Dr. Clarissa and I talked about:

• How she unlocked her creativity that led her to a more fulfilling and purposeful life
• How intuition played a part in her business and writing a book
• Practical tips for embracing creativity and breaking...

As I was getting ready to embark on a long-awaited trip to Ireland and Scotland, I thought it would be fun to check out the top travel destinations recommended for women over 50.

I came up with a few international locations and several more that are within the United States since I know there are many places in my own country I have yet to see and was curious what would be on the list.

So if you have the itch to get out and go on an adventure, like I’m doing right this very minute (since I recorded this episode about an hour before I left on my trip), then let this be a sign that IT’S TIME!

What’s a place you’ve been dreaming about? What’s a place that pops into your head when you hear someone talk about visiting there? Is there a place on your vision board? Is there a dream destination on your “bucket list?” Did one of the places I mention give you a little twinge of excitement?

Don’t waste another minute saying “One day”...

Today’s guest is Elaine Ambrose, a true embodiment of resilience. First off, Elaine is a bestselling author and has authored an impressive collection of 12 books, 14 eBooks, and 4 audiobooks, and her writing has been recognized with prestigious national awards in humor, memoir, and children’s literature.

But what’s even more impressive is what Elaine has been able to accomplish in the past 9 months after her life took an unexpected turn when she experienced a heart attack while out of the country at a speaking event. Unable to continue her webinars and speaking engagements due to shortness of breath after her health crisis, she found an innovative way to share her message with the world through ventriloquism.

In this episode, Elaine and I talked about:

• How a health crisis impacted her livelihood overnight.
• How she came upon ventriloquism to fend off boredom as she was recuperating.
• How her newly acquired skill has provided a new way to share her message.
• The...

We all want certainty! We are human. Certainty gives us comfort. Uncertainty is scary because it's outside of our comfort zone!

But if you want to live the most magical life, you have to take chances and plod into a world of being ok with not knowing a particular outcome.

And that is what this episode is all about!

I share examples of things that happened in my life that I most likely would not have done had I known the outcome and why I am so glad I didn't know and did them anyway.

I also share a funny story from my college days and something a roommate did that ensured she knew a particular outcome and how I tried it and it totally backfired. And I tell you what knowing an outcome will "steal" from you.

Maybe, after listening to this episode, you'll become aware of an action or a goal you've been stalling on because you're afraid you won't get the outcome you desire... and maybe, you'll be inspired to take the plunge anyway, trusting that you'll end up with an outcome that's even...

Today’s guest is Debbie Weiss, an inspirational author, speaker and podcast host. In her forthcoming memoir, "On Second Thought, Maybe I Can," she shares her remarkable journey of pursuing dreams despite facing numerous obstacles.

Not only is Debbie an accomplished author, but she is also a multifaceted entrepreneur. She successfully manages an insurance agency and runs her online store, "A Sprinkle of Hearts." Additionally, Debbie hosts her own podcast called "Maybe I Can," where she also inspires and motivates others. 

In this episode, Debbie and I talked about:

• The story behind the title of her book.
• How a girl’s getaway changed the trajectory of her life.
• Her lifelong struggle with weight. 
• How the people around her played into her victim story.

During our conversation, we dove deep into Debbie's personal journey, exploring the challenges she faced and the strategies she used to overcome them. She emphasizes the power of changing one's mindset,...

Do you procrastinate? Or worse, do you identify as a Procrastinator?

If that's you, I'm here to tell you, you are NORMAL! We all procrastinate!!! So stop making it part of your identity and start being aware of when and what things you are procrastinating.

The problem is that we walk around unconscious most of the time. Our eyes are open but our mind is running on autopilot. And when this autopilot senses danger, a fear lurking deep inside, you will avoid it like the plague. That is just human nature. A form of self protection that is innate in all of us.

I do it too and I have the perfect example of something HUGE I was procrastinating on and guess what, it's something I REALLY WANTED! In fact, it's been on my vision board for 4+ years. But I was avoiding taking any action on it!!!

Fortunately I've now taken action, but recently I realized I'd been avoiding taking any steps on it because I was AFRAID. I was procrastinating one of my big dreams! Isn't that crazy?!

So I decided to...

Today’s guest is Merle Saferstein, a remarkable individual who has dedicated her life to preserving and passing along the Legacy of Remembrance of Holocaust survivors. As the former director of educational outreach at a Holocaust Center for over two decades, Merle worked closely with hundreds of survivors, helping them share their stories with students and teachers. 

Following her retirement, she embarked on a new path, developing a course called Living and Leaving Your Legacy®, through which she teaches and speaks to audiences across the globe. Merle also engages in sacred legacy work with patients at the end of their lives, guiding them through the process of reflecting on their lives and leaving a lasting impact.

In this episode, Merle and I talked about:

• Why she’s always followed her heart vs. logic when it comes to her work.
• How her desire to preserve her memories led to preserving memories for others.
• The impact of journaling and the added value that...