Here’s the prequel for your transformation story! Whether you embark upon a new path from learning through this podcast, self-coaching or working with a life coach like me there’s a backstory that will set you up for an optimal journey. How do you tap into that without falling into the protective brain’s typical negative messages. Listen up to level up.P.S. Besides this podcast—I've got you covered with my free checklist, 3 Steps to Self-Start Your Weight Loss. To get your free copy and start losing like a boss, just ask for it via email to hello@laurieadamscoaching.com.This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

Words matter, you always hear me say it. And in today's world, more than ever you're bombarded by the words of others ... broadcast in the news, shared on social media, in lyrics you love and those you love to hate, on the job and at home—mostly without filters. And the protective brain's tendency to pile on thoughts of fear, warnings, shame and blame matter most of all to you ... until you learn to listen briefly in your head, pivot, and replace with encouraging, feel-good, vocabulary. Today we look beyond the words themselves for a simple way to understand how a broader look at and listen to words will surge your own power for change.Besides this podcast—I've got you covered for some self coaching with my new free checklist, 3 Steps to Self-Start Your Weight Loss. To get your free copy and start losing like a boss, just ask for it via email to hello@laurieadamscoaching.com.This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

For an amazing real-life story, you can't beat the film "From Fat to Finish Line," produced and experienced by my guest Jen Roe. She and an undaunted team of 12 virtual strangers who lost nearly 100 pounds each and took up running individually, came together to run the Key West 200-mile, Ragnar Relay Race in 2014. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop and lots of great tips from Jen who now is a life coach in addition to providing training for new runners (and walkers) plus those looking to start again, or for the first time, at any age! Watch the film on amazon:https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B01JBAVUXU/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rhttps://www.facebook.com/FatToFinishJennifer Roe:jenroecoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

Frequently for women ready to change, even really excited about transformation, there’s one thing … that annoying, even infuriating lifelong part of life to date that just won’t go away. Conquering it … releasing it … has escaped you. And for many, it’s … yep, you guessed it … long-term weight loss. If that has escaped you, today you’ll hear about an easier start to capturing your desired weight loss.Mentioned in this episode: Besides this podcast—I've got you covered with my new free checklist, 3 Steps to Self-Start Your Weight Loss. To get your free copy and start losing like a boss, just ask for it via email to hello@laurieadamscoaching.com.This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

Today I have the honor of sharing the wisdom and expertise of Dr. Delane Vaughn. She brings the invaluable combination of being both a family medicine practitioner and a certified life coach. From nurse to physician—including outpatient, inpatient and ER care, she developed a passion for disease prevention and now, in her life coaching practice Delane helps women ward off type 2 diabetes with a natural approach and today will share what you need to know to enhance your health, including such practicalities as shunning enticing processed foods. Whenever I meet a practicing physician who has added life coaching to round out her eminent qualifications with comprensive insights for the feelings and emotions of individuals, well, I can’t wait to hear more!Links: www.delanemd.com"14 Days to Better Blood Sugars": site.delanemd.com/better-blood-sugarswww.calendly.com/delanemdReversing Diabetes with DelaneMD PodcastInstagram: @delanemd Facebook: DelaneMDBeside this podcast—I've got you covered with my new free checklist, 3 Steps to Self-Start Your Weight Loss. To get your free copy and start losing like a boss, just ask for it via email to hello@laurieadamscoaching.com.This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

Is your weight loss on track? … stalled? … or at a complete standstill? If you’re exhausted with the effort of fresh starts and feeling like a failure, get ready to flip your thoughts and feelings for a doable, ongoing and sustainable practice that is life-changing. Adios to fresh-start perfectionism!Beside this podcast—I've got you covered with my new free checklist, 3 Steps to Self-Start Your Weight Loss. To get your free copy and start losing like a boss, just ask for it via email to hello@laurieadamscoaching.com.This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

So, what do a clothesline, a mall, and your basement have in common? Obviously, they all are spots where you might find clothes. But then … this is no obvious podcast! This is the place for curious, creative listeners to think outside of the box and get fired up about doable, life-changing action. Today that action is for weight loss—always a popular goal—a lifelong maintenance goal. As a midlife-plus curious listener, you know the tried and not true tools that have not worked long-term. Diet mentality, public weigh-ins at group meetings, counting calories, counting points, and grit-your-teeth willpower. You’re sick of all that, I was too! The great news is that at our experienced age we also are grounded in some tried and true tools. One I’m going to talk about today has always worked. But in light of new science and that positive psychology I’m always telling you about, this action is proving even better over time—and especially for your time of life! It’s also the un-obvious answer to the clothesline-mall-basement mystery. (Yes, that’s still a teaser.) Get ready for a the success story with a clothesline spin plus a bullet list for easy, effective listening.No one-on-one coach in your life? No problem. Besides this podcast—I've got you covered with my free, 3 Steps to Self-Start Your Weight Loss checklist. To get it just send an email with the subject line "3 Steps" to hello@laurieadamscoaching.com.This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

Today, multi-talented life coach Lynn Hardin explains how she has taken calculated risks throughout her life and now acts as a “guide on the side” for women who are ready to work with her for their next best act. She’s our expert guest and a success story moving fully into her third act. We learn how, as a lifelong learner, education professional, and artist, Lynn has used and balanced her natural interest in helping people with her management and creative skills. Hear how Lynn fills-up her clients from empty to spark their second act, with emphasis on advocating for themselves.Substack “Second Act Spark” https://lynnhardin.substack.com/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_lynnhardin/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnhardin/ Mentioned in this episode:Headspace Sleep & Meditation smartphone appBooks, on amazon:The Creative Act: A Way of Being, by Rick RubinThe High 5 Habit, by Mel RobbinsEldest, by Christopher PaoliniTo Get Your Free Copy of Laurie’s 3 Steps to Start Your Weight Loss, just send an email with the subject line "3 Steps" to hello@laurieadamscoaching.com.Talk with Laurie: To discover the doable transformation you can get excited about, just click here to schedule a 30-minute exploratory call for a no-pressure conversation about results you can get for a your best life yet at midlife+. Or contact Laurie with an email, to: hello@laurieadamscoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

Kara Gaisie is the expert type of life coach we all need in order to transform our lives … yes! I think she is the best … the bomb, and you’ll know why when you hear her wisdom about what is uniquely possible for individual women, how to eliminate distractions, and go all in on hearts’ desires.Link to website: https://karagaisie.com/Social media: @karagaisiecoachingMentioned in this episode:On amazon:You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth, by Jen SinceroThe Science of Getting Rich, by Wallace D. WattlesRecommended podcast: The Life Coach School Podcast, with Brooke CastilloTalk with LaurieTo discover the doable transformation you can get excited about, just click here to schedule a 30-minute exploratory call for a no-pressure conversation about results you can get for a your best life yet at midlife-plus.This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

You'll be hearing a lot on Fire-Up about finances at 55+ this year as "baby-boomer" women are expanding their finances like never before ... or just learning to take control of their money with baby (or bold) steps. But before we unlock the safe and share emerging info, it's time to revisit the wisdom of one of my favorite guests who creates calm confidence around finances for women in midlife and beyond. So whether you are pursuing dreams of abundance or running from math nightmares, listen to the guide you need: financial wellness coach Liz Carroll. She shares her turnaround story from, at first believing she was “bad with money,” to attaining financial independence and retiring early. With her success also came a keen desire to help other women unpack and upgrade their own money stories. Liz simplifies complex personal financial issues and so much more through the user-friendly Mindful Money Transformation program she created and teaches online from her home on The Oregon Coast.Liz is a Certified Financial Coach from Ramsey Solutions, a Certified Life Coach from The Life Coach School and a 200-RYT Yoga & Meditation Instructor from Purna Yoga College.You can find more about Liz and her program at:www.mindfulmoneymethod.comhttps://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.kuster.carrollhttps://www.instagram.com/mindfulmoneycoaches/https://www.linkedin.com/in/money-coach/To contact her by email: liz@mindfulmoneycoaches.comAlso mentioned in this episode, amazon link:Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It, by Kamal RavikantEmail me at hello@laurieadamscoaching.com to schedule an easy conversation about how we can work together for your best life yet at 55+.This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail? If, like Harry Potter, you swallowed the Felix Felicis, “Liquid Luck” potion that empowered your success? Or if, like Elphaba, the green-skinned Wicked Witch of the West in “Wicked,” a creative spell endowed you with magical powers? With super-powers? Once you’re fed up with feeble Kryptonite-style habits that have stranded you on the back-burner of your own life … Pow! You can trade weakness for energy. And kapow! … you can train up your atrophied muscles of potential, and develop strong, mindful actions as the resilient hero in your own life. Today you’ll hear how to pack a punch with all the tools in a coach’s magic kit—to claim the force to fuel your reinvention story at midlife-plus.Mentioned in this episode:Next! The Power of Reinvention in Life and Work, by Joanne LipmanAttitude is your Superpower: How to Create an Incredible Life-Changing Success, by Eduardo ClementeThe Twelve Shifts: Your Superpower for Creating an Invincible Life, by Jamil FrazierCoach with LaurieTo work with me to discover your unique strengths for doable transformation you can get excited about, just send an email to: hello@laurieadamscoaching.com, and we can have a no-pressure conversation about the results you really want.This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

Think of this whole episode as an opportunity for you, yes you, to fill in the blank. Better yet, know that this isn’t a game, but a vital component of how vital you will be or won’t be in your second act of life … after the empty nest … after you give up people pleasing and step into the best times of your life.The crucial sentence is “Age Doesn’t Matter Unless …” and let’s see how some proactive baby boomers fill in that blank. And more importantly, how you fill in the blank.Mentioned in this episode:On amazon:Breaking the Age Code: How Your Beliefs About Aging Determine How Long and Well You Live, by Dr. Becca LevyThe 20 best-selling books written by Louise Penny starting in 2012 when she was age 53 through the year 2023 at age 65: https://www.louisepenny.comRita Wilson Now & Forever Duets, 2022: https://music.apple.com/us/album/rita-wilson-now-forever-duets/1641140886Coach with LaurieTo work with me for doable transformation you can get excited about, just send an email to: hello@laurieadamscoaching.com and we can have a no-pressure conversation about the results you can get for a splendid second act in life!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

Gone are the days of clueless job hunting! Resources and advice abound for “all the things,” from online job postings and networking (think LinkedIn) to resume templates, career coaches, on-topic blogs and much more—including specific tips for the over 50 job-seeker. Whatever your situation, from rebounding after a layoff or unexpected termination, to re-entering the workforce after caregiving for kids or elderly parents, or if you're ready to go part-time for a less-stressful career, I’ve got you covered. I’m repeating an early, extremely popular episode of the podcast here, originally titled “What fuels a colorful parachute for you at midlife-plus?” and recommending that you also take a listen to the in-depth interview with career expert Danielle Bradley just a couple of weeks ago in Episode 43. All these tips are money! Meaning they are practical, from real life experience. With them, you have a real roadmap that keeps you on course and cuts out the excess.Danielle Bradley’s Bonus “LinkedIn Profile Booster” for Fired-Up Podcast Listeners:https://coachwithdanielle.com/fireupWhat Color is Your Parachute? 2023 edition at amazon.AARP Foundation Website: Back to Work at 50+ Section:https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/income/back-to-work-50-plus/Email me at hello@laurieadamscoaching.com or check out the flaming hot webpage: www.fireupat55plus.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

Are you stuck on the back-burner in your life? But ready to put yourself up front from a ho-hum existence? Yearning to escape an empty nest that isn’t as comfortable as you had hoped? Tired of putting others first but want to prioritize yourself without guilt? If you’re listening to me then you're feeling the potential inside, ready to rise up and seize a splendid second act in midlife-plus. You’ve heard here about vision boards, identity shifts, reinvention, doable change, insightful journaling and role models. Also that you’ll know what the just-right transformation is for you, when it “feels” like the person you want to be, and is unique to you. For a surprise element, learn what your shoes say about your before and after journey!'Email me at hello@laurieadamscoaching.com or check out the flaming hot webpage: www.fireupat55plus.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

Ignite the path to your dream career with Career and Life Coach Danielle Bradley who has helped thousands of clients move from stuck to a successful job, especially in midlife and beyond. She’s got a before-and-after story of her own, and knows how to navigate through any fears and become easy with current-day tools like LinkedIn and optimal resumes. Danielle guides job-seekers to go from “blah” to being hired for their best role yet. I had the pleasure of working with Danielle several years ago, and today was updated on the practical and proven modern-day strategies she uses with job-hunters from all walks and situations in life. Listen to Danielle to overcome any doubts, and draw inspiration for doable steps in landing a job matched to what you really want. Grab your Bonus as a Fired-Up Listener (LinkedIn Profile Booster) https://coachwithdanielle.com/fireupFind Danielle onWebsite: https://coachwithdanielle.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellebradley1/YOUR BONUS AS A FIRED-UP LISTENERLinkedIn Profile Booster: https://coachwithdanielle.com/fireupMentioned in this episode: The Success Principles by Jack CanfieldEmail me at hello@laurieadamscoaching.com or check out the flaming hot webpage: www.fireupat55plus.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

When you get what you pay for from a workshop, so far so good. But when I got more, more, way more, from the “Think It, Ink It, Shrink It” bootcamp in November … well, mind blown!. And credit where credit is due: this remarkable event was taught live by Corinne Crabtree for her No BS Weight Loss members. It launched my much-deeper dive into journaling. It became my “think outside of the box” journaling. It spurred an engaging journaling practice that I’ve done now for 63 days straight! Today I focus on the foundation and the prompts that began my plunge, and what I have discovered on my own since. You don’t need a daily streak, but putting pen to paper or using a journaling app on the regular is life-changing.Email me at hello@laurieadamscoaching.com or check out the flaming hot webpage: www.fireupat55plus.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

"Friends in later life are like fine wine,” said Amy Poehler, “they get better with age and sometimes make you want to dance on tables!” The significance of role models in your life, and how fun it can be to identify with them was Part 1. But surrounding yourself with true, great friends is more important for a transformed, satisfying, life with growth and pizazz at midlife-plus. Find out why, in this Part 2 episode, along with specific steps you can take to find best friends when you're beyond the age of moms' groups and meetings at the playground.Email me at hello@laurieadamscoaching.com or check out the flaming hot webpage: www.fireupat55plus.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

Once you get charged up about living into a new, changed, and joyful self, what will you be doing? So many exciting, doable things, to transform … at your unique pace. And we’ve talked about them. With this podcast and/or coaching you uncover your potential, let it shine, and realize the identity you want most in midlife-plus. What we’ve talked about are insights, actions, and tools to carry along your path from releasing people-pleasing to then pleasing yourself for life change—without hurting others who mean the most to you in the process. But In reviewing the year 2023 episodes I realize there’s a one+ shiny, more fun step I’ve given short shrift—kind of skimmed over it. The first part of that one step is my topic today and it’s called “the role model effect." Find out why!Email me at hello@laurieadamscoaching.com or check out the flaming hot webpage: www.fireupat55plus.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

Is your competitive streak a notch higher after holiday gatherings? From charades to grab-bag steal to drop the candy cane in the bottle or maybe a little beer pong, we’ve been stepping up our games, so to speak. And it’s been a blast. Next step: leveling up… why? … how? Listen up and learn!Email me at hello@laurieadamscoaching.com or check out the flaming hot webpage: www.fireupat55plus.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

The New Year is young, but the practice of setting resolutions is old, tired and fruitless. So today, for those of you raring to go beyond the doable and just-right goldilocks pace of change I typically encourage, well today I’ve got some juicy options. Discover how your deeper desire, creative thinking and massive action can propel you to achieve what you never thought possible.Email me at hello@laurieadamscoaching.com or check out the flaming hot webpage: www.fireupat55plus.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.