Welcome To Midlife: The Search For Meaning In The Middle
By Lisa Steadman
Welcome To Midlife: The Search For Meaning In The MiddleMar 05, 2022
EP 12: Career Reinventions & Rewriting Your Midlife Narrative With Laverne McKinnon
We've all been there. Feeling like we've lost that loving feeling for our job - or having been unceremoniously dumped by our career. Whether you've been laid off, downsized, or find yourself feeling less than on purpose in your career, help is here. Enter Laverne McKinnon, entrepreneur, TV & film producer, career and leadership coach. Laverne's on a mission to help you "swing for the fences and hit your moonshot. That you find and celebrate your magnificence – and you run full-force, with reckless abandon and radical self-expression, into making our world a better place." (I don't know about you, but I'm all in!) Listen in as Laverne and I go deep into identity, story, ego, and surrender when it comes to finding fulfillment in life, work, and self mid-life.
For more information on Laverne and co-facilitator Jean's Design & Align Workshop in Santa Monica July 16-17, visit https://designandalignyourcareer.com/workshop-july2022/
EP 11: Blessed, Black & Raised In Appalachia With Toyi Elizabeth
Former pharmacist-turned-screenwriter Toyi Elizabeth is chasing big dreams at 50 with no signs of stopping. Find out how she's navigating midlife as an empty nester, soon-to-be grandma, and passionate bicoastal storyteller. Her vision and purpose are infectious... and I hope you leave the conversation feeling more on fire and deeply inspired.
EP 10: Single Working Midlife Mom With Gretchen de Castellane
If you didn't already know... single moms are burning out BIG TIME. And corporations haven't yet figured out how to support them. In episode 10, my longtime friend, single working mom, and Founder of Rite Of Passage Coaching Gretchen de Castellane gets read about wearing both Mom and Dad hats, how the workplace champions "heroic" working dads while labeling working moms as "unavailable". Oof. We have work to do, People!
EP 9: Actress, Playwright & TV Writer Lisa Ramirez
In Episode 9, actress, playwright and TV writer Lisa Ramirez shares how turning 50 in her family sparks transformation and rebirth that goes back generations. Plus, she’s a spitfire of rebellion meets thoughtfulness that left me wanting more!
EP 8: How Women Are Changing The Story Of Aging With Vicki Larson
Society has PLENTY of opinions about women as we age. How we should look, when we should shut up, not to mention the "hysteria" we create during menopause. AND... as women, we know better. It's time to raise our voices and get LOUD in how WE change the narrative about women and aging. My guest Vicki Larson's on a mission to do just that.
About Vicki Larson
Award-winning journalist, author and columnist Vicki Larson is on a mission to change the narrative about aging as a woman. Her books can be found here.
EP 7: Going Gray & The Power Of Trusting Yourself And Telling The Truth
Remember pre-pandemic life? When coloring your grays seemed like the most important thing on your To Do list? And then midway through the pandemic, women who were sheltering in place at home without access to their colorist started OWNING their gray? It was a moment. And I'm all about it. Which is where my conversation with guest and friend Andrea Owen and I begins. I think you're going to love the wisdom bombs and patriarchy-pushing we explore together.
About Andrea Owen
Best-selling author, global speaker and certified life coach Andrea Owen helps high-achieving women let go of perfectionism, control, and isolation and choose courage and confidence instead. Her approach to self help and empowerment is relatable, digest-able and practical. Her latest book Make Some Noise: Speak Your Mind & Own Your Strength fearlessly tells it like it is and gives readers a roadmap back to their own brilliance.
EP 6: Midlife Divorce, Remarriage & Career Reinventions With Laurie Battaglia
Imagine waking up midlife and realizing it's time to leave your marriage, move across the country, and reinvent your career to feel truly aligned with the person you're becoming. It's no easy feat. My incredible guest Laurie Battaglia didn't just slay those midlife dragons. She has a happily ever after story you'll be inspired by. And it's not just about marrying the love of her life. It's about living her dreams as the CEO of her company and shining a light for other women to follow.
About Laurie Battaglia
CEO Laurie Battaglia is creator of the Aligned for Life Model™️ and the Aligned Leader™️ Model. A long-time corporate leader with over thirty-five years of experience, Laurie is an expert at solving people problems before they become profit problems. Her work as a thought leader, author, and speaker contributes to her innovative approach to developing next-generation leaders who build inclusive work environments and understand that people are the heart and soul of business.
EP 5: From Dire Diagnosis To Dream Plus Do With Lisa Washington
Imagine how different your life would have been had a doctor had given you a dire diagnosis in your 30s. That’s the jumping off point and journey my guest Lisa Washington takes us on in Episode 5. A kidney transplant survivor, wellness and beauty CEO and someone who personifies my trademark Dream Plus Do™ way of living, Lisa’s candid conversation about the search for meaning in the middle is both inspiring and epic.
About Lisa Washington
CEO of B'Tyli Wellness and Beauty, Lisa Washington is a kidney transplant survivor, who suffered from kidney disease since birth. Lisa has been a devoted yogini, yoga and meditation practitioner and a nutrition wellness coach. She believes her practice and education has kept her healthy from the inside out during her battle with kidney disease for more than 30 years. Lisa loves cooking delicious and healthy meals for her family. She grew with a professional chef father and a very skilled home cook mom. She loves educating her wellness clients on how to prepare delicious, nutritious and easy meals. Lisa, recently, used her cooking skills to become one of the competitors of the new season of FOOD NETWORK, ALL STAR ACADEMY. She has also been seen and heard on Fox 5 Good Day Atlanta, NBC Atlanta and Co., The Christian View, V103, 104.7 The Fish, Best Self Atlanta Cover Model 2017 , August 2018 Christian Dior Maven and other magazine publications.
EP 3: Midlife Bodies, Style & Embracing New Adventures With Linda Waldon
When I say midlife body, what comes to mind? It would be all too easy to lament saggy arms, belly bloat, or some other somewhere-on-the-journey-to-menopause body frustration, but what if… What if you could LOVE your body mid-life? And care for it? And style it in gorgeous, flattering outfits that make you feel like a million bucks? No, it’s not a fairytale. It’s a reality that today’s guest Linda Waldon makes possible every day for women over 50. During our candid midlife conversation, Linda shares how to rediscover the joy of looking in the mirror and really, truly OWN who we are at this age and stage of life.
About Linda Waldon
Linda Waldon is a personal stylist and creator of Style Your Way to Success In Your Second Act. Linda offers confidence-boosting color and style makeovers that reconnect women over 50 with their beauty and confidence. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with her artist husband, where she offers closet clean outs and style updates. You can join Linda’s private style group for women over 50 on Facebook here and check out Linda’s style website here. You can also listen to Linda’s Anchor.fm podcast Living Visibly Over 50 here.
EP 4: Empty Nests, Kid-Like Liberation & Rewriting The Rules With Liz Santiago
In today’s episode, I invited my dear friend, former client and skincare chemist Liz Santiago for a candid catch up about the search for meaning in the middle. Like so many of my guests, Liz wasn’t afraid to go deep or be vulnerable the moment you realize DAMN. I’m middle aged. That awakening can feel abrupt and be rife with uncomfortable emotions, fears, regrets, not to mention untapped dreams and desires. I think you’ll resonate with Liz’s midlife journey, one that includes an empty nest, kid-like liberation, and rewriting old stories about what’s possible.
About Liz Santiago
Liz Santiago is the founder & head skincare chemist of CeleBritAy New York, an award-winning sustainable skincare & wellness company. For over twenty years, her passion has been helping people achieve the radiant skin and overall well-being they want and deserve. A multi-passionate entrepreneur on a mission to educate and evolve the skincare industry, she’s also a certified Holistic Health Coach specializing in Gut health and creator of the Ignite Your Inner Glow™ mentorship and coaching program for people looking for a holistic approach towards skin health and over-all radiance. You can follow Liz on Instagram here
EP 2: Midlife Gratitude, Grace & The Search For Significance With Francesca Escoto
What can happen in a woman's life between the ages of 35 and 45? EVERYTHING. When I met my guest and dear friend Francesca Escoto a decade ago, I had just inherited my 1-year-old niece with nine days notice. Francesca was married with three young daughters. We had come together for my passion project The Woohoo Radio Network. Francesca was a host and quickly became an adored friend. Today, things have changed. Divorce. A new marriage. Grown kids. And a profound search for significance that's like the ultimate hero's journey. You're going to want to listen in.
About Francesca Escoto
Francesca Escoto is a startup coach/painter/speaker/software project manager/mom, not necessarily in that order. Her faith grounds her and gives her freedom to run wild and explore life. You can connect with her at coachfrancescaescoto.com and tampabayart.net
EP 1: Midlife Marriage, Motherhood, Women & Work With Ally Loprete
In my inaugural episode, I invited longtime friend and fellow radio/podcast host Ally Loprete of https://ourmilkmoney.org/ to dive deep into a candid conversation about how sex changes in a #midlife marriage, the joys and challenges of parenting, and the critical status of women and work during a global pandemic.
Sneak Peek: NEW Midlife Podcast
Welcome to Midlife, the brand new podcast from writer, host and storyteller Lisa Steadman. In this series, we'll explore what society doesn’t teach us about life after 40. As a younger person, we’re shown depictions of what a happy life looks like. College. Dating. Relationships. Engagement. Marriage. Parenthood. But no one prepares you for menopause or low T. The only advertisers trying to reach us are the pharmaceutical industry and retirement planners. And yet, midlife can be an incredibly rewarding and enriching stage of life, even with belly bloat, creaky knees and drugstore reading glasses.