Episodes

Susan Saunders is a health coach and author. She coaches post-menopausal women around the world to build better brain health, reduce their dementia risk and age well. She's co-founder of T he Age-Well Project platform and co-author of the best-selling book of the same name. She's author of The Age-Well Plan and her new book, The Power Decade: how to thrive after menopause will be published worldwide on April 27th by Headline Home. In this episode we talk about practical daily practices that can ...

In this extremely insightful conversation, Marianne sits down with Leslie Fuller, a woman who is not only passionate about helping take care of the aging, but who is passionate about educating on this topic as well. In this episode we explore: How Dementia plays out in the brain and what it might look like as it’s progressing What you should do if you suspect some form of Dementia setting in The concept of using a strengths-based perspective with your loved ones Tips for loving & supporting so...

Join me in this captivating discussion with Carolyn Birrell as she talks about her journey "Walking with Fay" in the midst of her mother's Dementia. In this episode we will touch on: How a loved one's Dementia diagnosis can sneak up on youSigns of DementiaWhat a day in the life can look like while caring for someone with DementiaHighs and lows of caring for someone with DementiaLessons learned from the other side of the Dementia journeyWays to ease your interactions when dealing with so...

Join me in the second half of my conversation with Ashley McCombs Mizell, the young woman that lost her site to an Auto Immune Disease called Sarcoidosis four years ago. In this episode we continue exploring the inspirational journey that Ashley has been on since losing her vision and we talk through: How the community has helped her in so many ways, including funding for an experimental Stem Cell Ophthalmology Treatment. Some of the products that Ashley uses to allow her to be self-sufficient. ...

Imagine being in your late twenties and already having the life you always dreamed of. Married to your high school sweetheart, healthy young family, and working in a field where you can bring your creativity and passion together and get paid. That was Ashley McCombs Mizell's life until she lost her vision to an auto immune disease called Sarcoidosis. Join me in an emotional conversation with Ashley as we discuss: The tricky and devastating disease that took her vision, Sarcoidosis. The lowest ...

Jen Potter is a Venture Builder, Serial Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Business Leader. Founder of EPIC47 and EPIC Mamas. Her dream is to help 47 people grow their businesses and realize their ultimate potential. Her life purpose is to help inspire others to find their “WHY” and understand that we can be more than just a product of our environment. Having created several businesses and served as a Director and organizer of multiple networking organizations and advising countless business people acro...

If you have ever had to deal with an addiction in your family or friend circle, this episode is one you do not want to miss. In this episode I am speaking to Michelle Weidenbenner , the founder of Moms Letting Go and the All-Mighty Mom Tribe – private support groups for moms of addicted loved ones. You will hear us discuss the following topics: How to avoid feeling regret, shame, guilt when you are dealing with addiction How to avoid the woulda, coulda, shoulda train Learning to stop trying to ...

Jaimee Campanella is a time strategist and productivity consultant who mentors and guides parents, professionals, and entrepreneurs to take control of their time. She is the creator and principal facilitator of the Time Power program that gives people the essential tools and strategies to avoid overwhelm and tame chaos so that they can regain control of their time for good. In this episode we explore ways to: Be in the moment with your family and not feel like you have a million things to do (pl...

Do you consider yourself a Highly Sensitive Person? Do you want to learn more about Highly Sensitive People? Join me in a discussion with Cathy Spaas. Cathy is a former elite international horseshow jumper who spent a substantial amount of time in the spotlight before suffering a severe burnout and setting out on a new path to help people create the lives they were dreaming of. Today, Cathy is a retired coach for highly sensitive people, a world class expert and speaker on high sensitivity, a...

How many times have you said you felt like you got hit by a bus? Well, my guest today actually got hit by one, not the proverbial bus, an actual bus! Today I speak with Charlene Gethons a psychotherapist, mindfulness coach & brain injury survivor. Charlene’s goal is to empower female entrepreneurs in creating sustainable businesses that fit their lifestyle, without letting imposter syndrome take over. Using mindfulness practices & therapeutic techniques, her clients learn how to trust themselve...

Have you ever been in a rut in your marriage? Have you ever wanted more out of your relationship? Have you ever been frustrated because you feel more like his maid or mother than his wife? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to check out this episode where I interview Shiloh Minor. Shiloh Minor is a Love and Marriage Coach for women who want to create a passionate marriage with the man they already chose. She helps women get their needs met, fall back in love and bring out ...

Are you tired of Chronic Fatigue, Hot Flashes, Weight Gain, or Heavy Periods? Do you want to learn more about: Root causes of Hormonal Imbalance Types of diseases and symptoms that can be caused by Hormonal Imbalance Testing for Hormonal Imbalance Conventional Medicine vs. Functional Medicine Pre & Pro Biotics Sugar Addiction Maximizing activity based on your cycle In this episode my guest is Dr. Lj Johnson PsyD. IHP. FDNP. IIN, CHEK. Dr. Johnson is a Certified Women’s Health & Nutrition Coach ...

A solo episode where I take a combined look back at 2022 and provide a partial review of our previous book club book, A Year to Live, How to Live This Year as if it were your last, by Steven Levine. Concepts touched on are: Being more intentional/Mindful Gaining clarity, insight, and closure so as to ensure we do not have regrets at end of life. Importance of priorities in our life Importance of self- care The concept of "Noticing" Being committed to life Living in Gratitude Letting go of Contro...

In this solo episode Marianne draws some thought-provoking analogies between her junk drawer and life. Learn more about the parallels between the two and about Mariannes journey to this work. Connect with Marianne: Website : Message In The Middle with Marianne Message In the Middle Facebook Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MessageInTheMiddle/playlists LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-demello-smith-678b9966 Email : Contact ...

In this episode learn how organizing and decluttering your space can help you alleviate stress and lead to personal transformation as I talk to Christa Jones, a Professional Organizer & Declutter Coach from Alberta, Canada. Christa helps busy, overwhelmed and discouraged people reclaim control of their homes and schedules, restore their peace & sanity, and find their confidence. She and her team physically help families declutter, simplify, and organize their lives so that they can make room fo...

Understanding and managing the extra stress, anxiety, family dynamics, over- eating and overwhelm that sometimes weighs us down during the holiday season can be difficult. In this episode certified coach Lisa Schwaller and I explore those topics and more. Overwhelm is an inside job and a balance of the push and pull of too much and not enough How being Self- Aware can help us navigate life and relationships Expectations- Managing the idea of what things should be like vs what they are like What...

Is the holiday season causing you to feel overwhelmed, stressed out, or anxious? Join me in a conversation with Andrea Liebross as we uncover some of the reasons behind those feelings, and ways we can overcome them. In this episode we will explore: What a productivity Archetype is and how knowing yours can help you? What the difference between stuck stress and productive stress is? How stress can be used to help us be more productive? Techniques to stop procrastinating? Over the last few decade...

Do the holidays stress you out? Does the thought of telling your family you want to change up a holiday tradition or the thought of sharing your dreams and goals make you anxious? Tune into this episode as we talk about: Moving beyond the "stuckness" in your life. Regulating the body's response to stress Why moving out of our comfort zone puts us and others in our circle in the panic zone. Identifying & working through stress addiction Setting boundaries My guest, Tiffany Toombs is an internat...

In this episode I continue the discussion around managing and preparing for the holidays. My guest and I discuss: Setting healthy boundaries during the holidays Learning to listen to your intuition Giving yourself permission to do what's right for you vs what others expect In this episode my guest is Victoria Longo, an internationally known psychic/medium, energy healer and yoga instructor. She spent her childhood immersed in the 'woo' since it was common for her mother to see dead people. As ...

Holidays can be stressful for many of us. The never ending "To Do" lists, the expectations around hosting events, family dynamics, added financial burden, never- ending high calorie treats...it can all lead to stress, anxiety, and procrastination. Listen to this episode as I speak with Erica Hanlon, a former therapist for sex offenders and "corporate peon" who went from $3K to $300K in 2 years inher life coaching business even though she had "a hot mess of a brain" that said, “You suck...

In this episode you will hear Katie Joy Duke talk to me about: The loss of her daughterHow she is choosing to not live in the past, and instead is choosing to be present and look toward the future.Choosing love over fear what does that look like for youChoosing acceptance over resistanceIdentifying her fear and using it instead of letting it stop herAllowing yourself to be happy again after loss or grief How she used the lessons learned with Poppy’s death in her cancer journeyCombining w...

In this episode I talk to Dr. Victoria Wilson Crane, a published author, of the book ‘Sixteen Days: A Sudden Death. What to Say?’ and an advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist. In this episode you will hear topics related to loss and grief recovery. The story of her family's sudden loss A guide to understanding how to support people going through grief 40 common reasons for grief How our past grief impacts us in present day grieving The biggest misconceptions around grief? The Grief Recovery ...

What is a Death Doula?What services do Death Doula's provide?How can a Death Doula help someone with Grief?What role can a Death Doula play in Advanced Directives, Funerals, end of life celebrations? If you are interested in learning more, check out this episode with Jill McClennen. Jill is a certified Death Doula (which is a non-medical person trained to care for someone holistically at the end of life). She offers support, preparation, and soul-level healing to her clients in pe...

Learn how Yoga is not just about physical poses, but also incorporates relationship with self and others and how using these modalities can help with emotional regulation, confidence building, and connection. My discussion is with Page Park, the owner of Tulsi Rose Yoga where Page helps people navigate their body and emotions through yoga, meditation, and breath work. She uses these modalities to create a space where clients can get in touch with their inner voice and learn to listen to their b...