The Midlife Momentum Podcast

Lifting weights in midlife...It'll not only get you physically stronger.💪It will also improve your mental health, your self confidence, and your outlook.In today's episode, I'm talking to Kim Rahir and her take on lifting heavy in midlife.(Meaning heavy weights, not those little pink dumbbells.😉)In the past year, Kim became the European Champion in Masters Weightlifting in her age and weight category - she's 60 by the way. 🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🎉🎉🎉And this is following an MS diagnosis just ten years ago.LIsten as she talks about her story, as well as the importance of lifting heavier weights in midlife.I really enjoyed our conversation, and I hope you do to.DebbieP.S. You can also view the video of this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/5sLFHFfKTDAKim Rahir is a 60 year old mother of three who was diagnosed with MS 10 years ago and decided to ignore her then doctor's advice and muscle her way back to a happy life. This year she became European Champion in Masters Weightlifting in her age and weight category. Her journey inspired her to leave her career in journalism in her 50s and become a health coach for middle aged women - with a big focus on reactivating and rebuilding muscle. Today, she helps women tap into an abundant source of vitality by reactivating and maintaining their muscles, while ditching diet culture conditioning to actually eat to nourish and flourish.To connect with Kim:You can access Kim's free assessment tool about your health and strength at https://kimrahir.comYou can also follow her here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-rahir/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kim.rahir/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kim.rahir/Email: kim@kimrahir.comThanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

Today I get to talk to Audrey Danaher.Audrey's not only the author of the book, "Becoming of Age", and living life over 60 on her terms, but she also happens to be my cousin!I'm thrilled to have her on the podcast, to talk to her about our inner wild woman, and how we can continue learning and growing through what she calls The Third Stage of life (i.e. life over 60.)Last week on the podcast I talked about loving your age, and this week Audrey gives us a beautiful example of what there is to love about aging.Enjoy the episode!DebbieAudrey Danaher is a writer and recently retired registered nurse with a background in public health nursing, health policy, research, and teaching at the undergraduate level. Her writing, which focuses on women’s experiences in later life, began when she chronicled (through a blog) her journey training for the New York City Marathon in 2014.  Now, her recently published book, ‘Becoming of Age’ explores women’s experiences in the Third Stage of Life- that period that starts about age 60 – and the many possibilities that abound for a vibrant life.To connect with Audrey:Email Audrey to purchase her book "Becoming of Age" or just to connect: becomingofage98@gmail.com"Becoming of Age" blog: https://becomingofage.com/Thanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

Can you love your age?I believe you can, although it may require a shift in perspective.In this episode, I'm sharing five ways you can learn to appreciate, and even love, your age and getting older.Loving your age doesn't mean that aging is easy...But it does mean that you keep looking forward, enjoying life, challenging yourself, being inspired, and cultivating curiosity.Enjoy the episode!DebbieThanks for listening!If you'd like to ask me more about getting comfortable with discomfort, or find out more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

I believe we all want to stay mobile as we age.In fact, I think most of us want to stay at least as mobile as we are right now.But to do that, we need to focus on getting moving and mobile today.And that's exactly what my guest, Sammy Wilson, does.Her own struggle with back pain, despite being an athlete, inspired her to help others who also find themselves more and more sedentary.Now, as a personal trainer known as The Pocket PT, her main mission is to get people out of their chairs and moving in fun ways throughout the day.Enjoy this episode!DebbieP.S. You can also view this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/88OdN6ANhTASammy Wilson, aka The Pocket PT, is a movement and mobility coach, with a BSc in sports and exercise science, and a level 3 certification as a personal trainer. As a retired elite athlete who competed for Great Britain as a member of the artistic swimming team, Sammy's been navigating staying mobile whilst spending a lot of time at a desk! As a coach, her work is helping people who spend a lot of time sat down getting achy and lethargic, to move more, feel energised and ultimately become happier!To connect with Sammy:Website: https://the-pocket-pt.teachable.com/p/aches-and-pains-to-movement-gainsEmail: sam.wilson48@hotmail.comFacebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/activethrivingprofessionalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pocketptukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pocketptuk/Thanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

Comfort entitlement.I love this term because I think it's a great way to identify this very real phenomenon we can get stuck in, especially in midlife.What it actually means is that we create the expectation that the things we do, like work, relationships, exercise, eating,… should be comfortable.And in midlife life I think this happens often.We become less and less tolerant of discomfort, and become more and more attached to our creature comforts.So, today I'm exploring this idea, why it can be dangerous, and what you can do about it.Enjoy the episode!DebbieThanks for listening!If you'd like to ask me more about getting comfortable with discomfort, or find out more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

Are you less than excited about your sex life?Or suffer from low libido?My guest, Pauline Ryeland, aka Intimacy Whisperer, helps you get your libido back, experience orgasm, and discover your sexual energy in midlife.She says that as we get older, many of us fool ourselves into believing that we don't need to connect with our sexual selves.But when we deny expressing that part of who we are, we're not fully alive.So, I hope you enjoy this episode and embrace your full self this Valentine's Day.💗Enjoy the episode!DebbieP.S. Here's the Youtube video recording: https://youtu.be/2FZbIa8INjEPauline Ryeland, Intimacy Whisperer® works as an Intimacy, Sex & Relationship Coach & Educator. She is certified as a: Somatic Sexological Body Worker, Tantra Teacher & Facilitator and a Master Trainer & Practitioner of Neuro- Linguistic Programming (NLP), Advanced Subconscious Reprogramming, Erickson Hypnotherapy, a Results Coach & Performance Consultant.Pauline works as a Transformational Coach and Leader, working with individuals and couples around challenges they may be experiencing with intimacy, sex, relationships and everything in between.Pauline works with all aspects of mind, body and spirit to bring you to a place of alignment with your intimate and sexual desires as well as clearing emotional blockages, patterns and limiting beliefs.Pauline is passionate about awakening people to their full potential as sexual beings as well sustainability of relationships, helping couples to deepen their connections. She also specialises in assisting couples with any challenges they are having as well as creating a space for consciously choosing to complete the relationship.Also, check out Pauline's book, "Empowered Conscious Sexuality: From Prude to Pleasure"To connect with Pauline:Website: www.paulineryeland.comEmail: pauline@paulineryeland.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntimacyWhisperer/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intimacywhisperer/Linked In: https://linkedin.com/in/PaulineRyelnd-Intimacy- WhispererThanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

Self-care.It seems kind of soft, fluffy, and self-indulgent.And it can make you think of massages, spa days, and pedicures.And I don’t think those are bad things, but I do think they're only a tiny sliver of what self-care is.Because the point of self-care isn’t to make you SOFTER.It’s to reinforce you, strengthen you, and energize you so that you can face all the tough stuff life continues to throw at you.And it's essential for a healthy, fulfilling life.So I'm sharing 5 simple strategies to help you get REAL with your self-care.Enjoy the episode!DebbieThanks for listening!Amy Cuddy Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_areIf you'd like to ask me more about self-care, or find out more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

What should you eat?It can seem complicated.And as we age, and our hormones change, choosing what to eat can feel even more challenging.But my guest today, dietitian Julieanna Hever, suggests that it doesn't have to that way.She believes in eating more plant-based, and making eating simple.In this episode we talk about the benefits of a plant-based diet, the dairy and calcium conundrum, time-restricted eating, and more.I know this will be a valuable episode if food is on your mind.Enjoy!DebbieP.S. Here's the Youtube video version of the episode: https://youtu.be/I8CdD8JSN2MJulieanna Hever MS, RD, CPT, The Plant-Based Dietitian®, has a BA in Theatre and an MS in Nutrition, bridging her biggest passions for food, presenting, and helping people. She has authored nine books, including the latest Choose You Now Diet, The Healthspan Solution, Plant-Based Nutrition (Idiot’s Guides), and The Vegiterranean Diet, and two peer-reviewed journal articles on plant-based nutrition for healthcare professionals. She was the host of The Choose You Now Podcast and the wellness talk show television series, What Would Julieanna Do? Julieanna gave a TEDx talk, and instructed for the eCornell Plant-Based Nutrition Certification Program. She’s appeared on The Dr. Oz Show, Harry, and The Steve Harvey Show. Julieanna speaks and consults with clients around the globe. Find her at PlantBasedDietitian.com.To connect with Julieanna:Website: PlantBasedDietitian.com.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jheverInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieannahever/Thanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

Are you feeling more anxiety these days?Well, it turns out that anxiety is actually a symptom of the onset of menopause.And it affects a large number of women at this time of life.If you’re not sure if what you're experiencing is anxiety, I like this definition:It’s a state of nervousness, or fear, or worry that can affect your mind and your body, making it difficult to relax.And although anxiety's a thing in the transition, you don't have to suffer.You can reduce it, and there's a new study that talks about that.So tune in today to find out what causes this higher anxiety and what exactly you can do to leg it go.Enjoy the episode!DebbieThanks for listening!If you'd like to ask me about reducing anxiety, or find out more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWBMBSR Training: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program https://mbsrtraining.com/Study: "Anxiety disorder in menopausal women and the intervention efficacy of mindfulness-based stress reduction," published online 2023 Mar 15https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10086901/#:~:text=Results%3A%20After%20a%20statistical%20analysis,0.621%2C%20P%3C0.001).

Many of us are terrified of the word CANCER.My guest today, Liz Benditt, has heard that diagnosis FIVE different times.As she says in this episode, cancer no longer brings up "death sentence" in her mind, but just another challenge to overcome.And through these challenges, she's recognized a need for cancer patients:Practical products to help ease the physical discomforts that can result from various cancer treatments.Enter The Balm Box:A gift box of practical goodies for those that we care about going through this ordeal.Liz took what she learned from her personal challenges, filled a need, and created a business that has helped thousands going through similar experiences.Today, she's sharing her amazing story of strength and resilience from diagnoses to business success.Enjoy this very special episode.DebbieLiz Benditt is a senior marketing executive with 25+ years professional experience. After enduring 5 different cancers over the past 14 years, Benditt leveraged her experience as both a marketer and a cancer patient to launch www.TheBalmBox.com – a site featuring functional self-care and gift packages for cancer patients.In addition to her role as President and CEO of The Balm Box, Liz teachers undergraduate marketing courses at The University of Kansas School of Business. She is a public school and community service advocate, serving on leadership boards for National Charity League for Greater Kansas City and The Mainstream Coalition.Liz lives in the Kansas City metro with her husband, two teenage kids, and one terrible dog.To connect with Liz:Website: www.TheBalmBox.comFacebook: @TheBalmBoxInstagram: @BalmBoxIGThanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB