The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux

Heart disease is the number one killer of women but so many women are unaware of this information. You are going to be so empowered after listening to this amazing interview with Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, leading preventative cardiologist and the Founder of Adesso, a heart prevention and wellness program for women. This interview could save your life or the life of a woman you know. Please share it with every woman in your life. While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to live your best midlife! *This interview is for educational and entertainment purposes only. This is not intended to be medical advice. For anything dealing with your health please contact your trusted healthcare provider. WHAT WE DISCUSS: The statistics about heart disease and how it is the #1 killer of women – more than all cancers combined. The American Heart Association’s Essential 8. Preventative care as 80% is preventable. Blood work you should request. Medical gaslighting of women and why it needs to stop. The importance of understanding your family’s health and heart history for risk factors. Why Dr. Steinbaum launched Adesso (means now in Italian) and how it is going to change the landscape of heart health, and much more.   RESOURCES MENTIONED Websites: https://www.drsuzannesteinbaum.com/ Adesso Website First interview with Dr. Steinbaum Book: Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum’s Heart Book: Every Woman’s Guide to a Heart-Healthy Life IG: Dr. Steinbaum on IG Adesso on IG Connect with Michele on Instagram   MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum is a leader in preventive cardiology, now in private practice in New York. She is founder and CEO of Heart-Tech Health, a med-tech innovation to decrease the risk of women’s cardiovascular disease and bring prevention to every woman regardless of location or circumstance through its signature program, Adesso. Dr. Suzanne launched heart disease prevention programs at Mt. Sinai Heart, Northwell Lenox Hill and Beth Israel. She published Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum’s Heart Book: Every Woman’s Guide to a Heart Healthy Life, and has been a national spokesperson for Go Red through the American Heart Association for 18 years. She serves on the national medical advisory board for Peloton and is a frequent guest on notable shows such as The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Doctors and more. Thank you for listening to the show. Be sure to share it with a friend!  We love when women empower other women. If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele

What do your dreams really mean? Why do we even have them? What can we learn from our dreams? We explore these questions along with what are some common dream archetypes and symbols, why do we have recurring dreams, nightmares, and lucid dreams. Lauri Quinn Loewenberg is a professional dream analyst and author of the book Dream on It, Unlock Your Dreams Change Your Life. She is best known as “Dream Expert to the stars” and has been featured on hundreds of radio stations across North America and the UK and on national television shows such as The Today Show, Dr. Oz, The View, Good Morning America, Daily Pop on E! and more. Lauri says nothing in dreams are random and the details matter. She explains how we can work with our dreams and use them as a powerful guide in our lives. If you’ve always wondered what your dreams mean or want to understand their significance, this episode is for you! This was a fascinating conversation. Share it with a friend! While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and live your best midlife. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love (available for a limited time). RESOURCES MENTIONED Join Michele’s Newsletter Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book Website: https://www.lauriloewenberg.com/ Book: Dream on It: Unlock Your Dreams, Change Your Life Find Lauri on Social: Youtube, Tiktok, Twitter, FB and Instagram are all – Lauri the Dream Expert   ABOUT THE GUEST Lauri Quinn Loewenberg is a professional dream analyst and author of the book Dream on It, Unlock Your Dreams Change Your Life. She is best known as “Dream Expert to the stars” and has been featured on hundreds of radio stations across North America and the UK and on national television shows such as The Today Show, Dr. Oz, The View, Good Morning America, Daily Pop on E! and more. Thanks to a series of recurring dreams, she is also a prominent Pin Up Artist and resides in Tampa, FL with her handsome hubby, musical son and her overlord Sigmund the rescue kitty. Thank you for listening to the show!

“Too many of us apply intention to one area of our lives—we excel in our careers while putting our personal lives on hold or we allow our work ambitions to stagnate while everyday life demands our focus. We hope for the best, and yet our situations remain mostly unchanged. What if you could “Fast Forward” and transform any area of your life with extraordinary results in just one year?” Wendy the co-founder of The Fast Forward Group shares some of the key tips from the book she co-authored with Lisa McCarthy called Fast Forward: 5 Power Principles to Create the Life You Want in Just One Year. You’ll learn the importance of declaring a bold vision and sharing it, what it means to throw your hat over the wall, and how to manage your time and set your priorities to get your to where you want to go. If you are looking for tangible tips and inspiration to get you moving in the right direction personally and professionally, this interview is for you! Wendy and Lisa have worked with over 100,000 professionals and their book takes you through their proven system. Lots to learn in this conversation! While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and live your best midlife. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love (available for a limited time).   RESOURCES MENTIONED Join Michele’s Newsletter Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book Website: Wendy’s Website Linkedin: Wendy on Linkedin   ABOUT THE GUEST Wendy Leshgold is the president and co-founder of the Fast Forward Group, a professional development and executive coaching company. Wendy spent more than a decade in advertising, leading teams at Ogilvy & Mather, BBDO, and Deutsch, and working with brands including Apple, Kodak, and IBM. She experienced firsthand the challenges people face in high pressure corporate environments. Feeling compelled to help, she launched a successful executive coaching practice. A decade later, she joined forces with her childhood friend Lisa McCarthy, who shared her passion.  Together, they launched a company with a mission to transform the way people lead, work, and live. They are the co-authors of Fast Forward: 5 Power Principles to Create the Life You Want in Just One Year If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele

Zimbabwe-born Deborah Calmeyer launched ROAR AFRICA 16 years ago with a vision to curate journeys designed to harness the power of nature and facilitate the discovery of peace and purpose while offering a deep reconnection with self. This is a beautiful conversation exploring why we travel + how our soul desires a reconnection to the wild. We discuss: Why Deborah launched her company Roar Africa over 16 years ago. How the wild reconnects us to the power of the feminine and the essence of our souls. How we are suffering from a “nature deficit disorder” and why humans seek out moments of awe. We discuss the importance of silence to reconnect us to our truth and our humanity. Deborah shares about the annual women’s empowerment retreat she hosts in a different African country each year. Think TedWomen on Safari. This is a fascinating conversation! If you’ve ever been on Safari or dreamt of going, love to travel, or are committed to deepening your connection with self, this interview is for you.  While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and live your best midlife. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love (available for a limited time). RESOURCES MENTIONED Join Michele’s Newsletter Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book Website: https://www.roarafrica.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/roarafrica FB: https://www.facebook.com/roarafrica ABOUT THE GUEST Zimbabwe-born Deborah Calmeyer launched ROAR AFRICA 16 years ago with a vision to curate journeys designed to harness the power of nature and facilitate the discovery of peace and purpose while offering a deep reconnection with self. The past two years have drawn more and more people to wild places as a means to recenter and restore themselves and Africa provides some of the last wild landscapes on our increasingly fragmented planet. Calmeyer understands the transformative power of the African bush and how when we turn down the “noise” and remove the demands of travel, we can experience something not attained elsewhere. Calmeyer grew up on a farm in the Zimbabwean bush; her pioneering family have a 330+ year-history in southern Africa. Hers was a childhood deeply infused with indigenous culture, and also with wildlife; swimming with Hyenas in the pool, water skiing on a crocodile-infested lake; her family’s beloved pet lioness (Carmel) that thought she was a Labrador. As a result, Calmeyer is able to translate these magical, deeply spiritual journeys for others, allowing travelers to experience the world’s truly untouched, remote places first-hand while impressing upon them that this is not only an experience to be consumed but also an essential healing for them, for humankind, and for the relationship between the wild and ourselves.

Dr. Nayla Bahri joins us to discuss friendships – at work, in our lives, and in midlife. We share personal stories and ideas on how to cultivate friendships, including the kinds of friends you need – like an “action” friend. The research referenced highlights the importance of friendships at work for productivity and your likelihood of staying in the job longer. It also underscores the importance of friendships on happiness and longevity. I believe midlife women desire meaningful friendships. Most of us want soulful connections with great women. We discuss the importance of sharing core values and where you might make a new friend, and much more. While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and live your best midlife. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love (available for a limited time). RESOURCES MENTIONED Join Michele’s Newsletter Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book Website:  Nayla’s Website https://www.linkedin.com/in/naylabahri/ https://www.instagram.com/drnaylabahri/ Gallup Study on the importance of friends at work   ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Nayla Bahri is an executive coach, educator, facilitator, and co-host of The Inside Job Podcast. Her mission is to help everyone she collaborates with create their ideal relationship with work, one that lets them thrive, experience more satisfaction and flow, and deliver excellence. Her clients include individual leaders and teams across organizations and levels. She works with not-for-profits, startups, and well-established organizations including Apple, American Express,TheCity of New York, Appian, The Nature Conservancy, ColgateUniversity, Royal Bank of Canada, Stripe, and ABC/Disney. Nayla served as the Dean of Students at Columbia Business School for fifteen years, where she coached and taught thousands of students and co-founded the Leadership Lab, the clearinghouse for leadership activities for MBA and EMBA students.She also led the learning and development team for a private equity-held global medical diagnostics organization, creating and leading initiatives including culture and employee engagement strategy, leadership development programs, performance management innovation, management curriculum, and coaching managers and the most senior leaders in the organization. Nayla is a graduate of Smith College, the University of Pennsylvania, and Columbia University. Her certifications include PCC level coach (ICF), Korn Ferry 360 Voices and Learning Agility, DDILeadership Suite, Immunity to Change (Individuals and teams), and the Hogan Assessment System.

Dr. Heather Hirsch is the best-selling author of Unlock Your Menopause Type: Personalized Treatments, the Last Word on Hormones, and Remedies that Work. Dr. Hirsch founded the Menopause & Midlife Clinic at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and also served on the faculty at Harvard Medical School, and now runs a private telemedicine practice focused on midlife and menopause. She was one of the experts on Oprah’s Menopause Talk and is the cool doctor you want in your corner with your perimenopause and menopause questions. You will learn so much in this conversation including where we are with research on menopause, the 6 menopause types, info on HRT, and much more! *This is a podcast interview for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be medical advice. Contact your trusted provider for your health matters. While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and live your best midlife. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love (available for a limited time). RESOURCES MENTIONED Join Michele’s Newsletter Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book Website: Dr. Heather Hirsch IG: Dr. Hirsch on IG Book:  Unlock Your Menopause Type: Personalized Treatments, the Last Word on Hormones, and Remedies that Work ABOUT THE GUEST HEATHER HIRSCH, M.D. MS, NCMP, is the founder of the Menopause & Midlife clinic at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and also served on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Hirsch is board certified in Internal Medicine and completed advanced fellowship training in Women’s Health at the Cleveland Clinic. Her specialty practice focuses on menopausal hormone therapy, perimenopause, breast cancer survivorship, sexual dysfunction, bone health, and other conditions common to women in midlife. She is an active member and contributing member of the North American Menopause Society, and the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, and serves on the medical advisory board of Midi Health, the first digital platform designed for women’s unique needs in midlife. She is now seeing patients in her private telemedicine practice and you can book visits directly. Thank you for listening to the show! If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele

Dr. Caroline Leaf is the author of How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess: A Guide to Building Resilience and Managing Mental Health. “Dr. Leaf provides a clear and effective five-step plan to teach your child how to manage their mind and become emotionally healthy. With deep understanding and compassion, Dr. Leaf offers simple, easy-to-use strategies for caretakers to help children to recognize feelings and respond in a healthy way—replacing toxic thoughts with brain-building practices and developing resilience that will serve them throughout their lives.” This is a fascinating conversation that I invite you to share with other parents. *This is a podcast interview for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be medical or mental health advice. Seek out your trusted provider for care for yourself or your child. While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and live your best midlife. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love (available for a limited time). WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Why Dr. Leaf wrote this book now to help parents help their children manage their mental health. Why we need to embrace the “mess” and not let children feel like their brains are broken. What the Neurocycle is, the specific steps, and how to implement it. What are ‘Thought Trees’ and how can they help kids understand how experiences impact their brains and bodies. How can we fix the youth mental health crisis and what role her book plays in helping the next generation. ‘Brain-ee,’ a cartoon superhero and how parents can use this character to help children understand the journey of mental health, and much more! RESOURCES MENTIONED Join Michele’s Newsletter Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book Website: Dr. Leaf’s Book Website Dr. Leaf’s Website Dr. Leaf on IG Book: How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess: A Guide to Building Resilience and Managing Mental Health Neurocycle App on App store ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist, audiologist, clinical and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and PhD in Communication Pathology and a BSc Logopaedics, specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. Since the early 1980s she has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. She was one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change (neuroplasticity) with directed mind input.  During her years in clinical practice and her work with thousands of underprivileged teachers and students in her home country of South Africa and in the USA, she developed her theory (called the Geodesic Information Processing theory) of how we think, build memory, and learn, into tools and processes that have transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), learning disabilities (ADD, ADHD), autism, dementias and mental ill-health issues like anxiety and depression. She has helped hundreds of thousands of students and adults learn how to use their mind to detox and grow their brain to succeed in every area of their lives, including school, university, and the workplace. Dr. Leaf is also the bestselling author of Switch on Your Brain, Think Learn Succeed, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, and many more. She teaches at academic, medical and neuroscience conferences, and to various audiences around the world.  Dr. Leaf is currently conducting clinical trials using the 5-step program she developed while in private practice to further demonstrate the effectiveness of mind-directed techniques to help relieve mental ill-health problems such as anxiety, depression and intrusive thoughts. The primary aim of these trials is to make mental health care more affordable, applicable, and accessible worldwide, and to reduce the stigma around mental health. Thank you for listening to the show!

“Do you recall that famous study which stated that once a person hits an annual income of $75,000, any earnings above that have no bearing on life satisfaction? Well it turns out that number is wrong — but likely not for the reason you think. A brand new study has found that, yes, making more money can lead to greater life satisfaction. But here’s the kicker: It only works if you already possess emotional well-being. Put another way, increased “financial wealth” doesn’t lead to increased happiness if you don’t already have a solid foundation of “emotional wealth.” So how do we solve this money-happiness paradox and learn to build that essential base layer of “emotional wealth”? Enter: Harvard MBA and financial wellbeing guru, Manisha Thakor. In her forthcoming book, MoneyZen: The Secret to Finding Your “Enough”, Manisha shares her candid journey out of the Cult of Never Enough—a painful mindset that tells you the money you earn, accomplishments you achieve, and praise you receive is never enough. Being trapped on the hamster wheel of Hustle Culture for virtually her entire adult life nearly destroyed Manisha’s relationships, health, and sense of self-worth. So she set out to understand why so many of us develop toxic relationships around work, money, and success at the expense of our emotional well-being and, crucially, how to flip this mental script. Manisha wrote MoneyZen to share the powerful blueprint she developed on that journey—one that can be used by anyone irrespective of age, income, or profession—to stop surviving as a human doing and start thriving as a human being. Woven throughout the book are inspiring stories of individuals from all walks of life, sharing their own unique experiences escaping the Cult of Never Enough. Interviews with a wide range of experts, from wealth psychologists and workaholism researchers, to career coaches, economists, and even evolutionary biologists, provide readers with insights on the role that personal, cultural, societal, and physiological factors play in a Never Enough mindset.” While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and live your best midlife. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love (available for a limited time).   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Why your net worth doesn’t = your self worth. How Manisha got caught up in the culture of never enough and how she managed to finally get out. How her little “T” traumas from childhood set the stage for not feeling good enough and created a desire to be financially free. Why she ended in the hospital twice and how almost dying was still not the wake-up call she needed to change. The moment that she realized she had achieved what she wanted and decided she wanted to living on her terms with more joy and simplicity. The advice she has for us on how to get off of the hamster wheel and take back control. How she’s managed her depression and why it’s important not to judge someone’s insides by how put together their life may look on the outside. Her definition of a good life and much more.   RESOURCES MENTIONED Join Michele’s Newsletter Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book Manisha’s Website: https://moneyzen.com/ http://moneyzenbook.com/ Manisha’s Book: MoneyZen https://www.instagram.com/manishathakor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/manishathakor/ https://www.youtube.com/user/ManishaThakor   ABOUT THE GUEST Manisha Thakor has worked in financial services for over thirty years, with an emphasis on women’s economic empowerment and financial wellbeing. A nationally recognized thought-leader in this space, Thakor has been featured in a wide range of publications including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, NPR, PBS, CNN, CNBC, Real Simple, and Women’s Health. Prior to writing MoneyZen, Thakor co-authored two personal finance books for women in their twenties and thirties. Today her work focuses on helping individuals of all ages to balance financial health and emotional wealth. Thakor earned her MBA from Harvard Business School, her BA from Wellesley College and is both a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP). She splits her time between Portland, Oregon and rural Maine. Thank you for listening to the show! If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele

In this captivating interview, I have the honor of sitting down with the remarkable Dr. Gladys McGarey, a centenarian and visionary in the field of holistic medicine. At 102 years young, Dr. McGarey shares her wisdom, experiences, and the profound insights she gained throughout her extraordinary life. Join us as we delve into her recently published book, “The Well-Lived Life,” and explore the key principles that have shaped her journey and learn the secrets to living a happier and healthier life. *This is a podcast interview and not intended to be medical advice. Please consult with your trusted healthcare professional for your health-related questions.   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Dr. McGarey’s reflections on longevity and vitality How she has such zest for life, including why she jumped out of a cake at 95 years old, and the symbolism of riding a tricycle into her 102nd birthday party. The importance of nurturing spiritual, emotional, and physical health. How we all have a physician within and what that really means on a healing journey. What advice she’d give her younger self. Dr. McGarey’s experiences navigating obstacles throughout her career. The importance of resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity. Why she says having “Juice” and maintaining our juice is important to living healthier and happier. Her 10-year plan and vision she’s working on and how having a 10-year plan is something she believes keeps life moving through us. How her parents inspired her path and why as The Mother of Holistic Medicine she is a pioneer in the world of holistic health, and more!   RESOURCES MENTIONED Website: https://gladysmcgarey.com/ Book: The Well-Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor’s Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age IG: Dr. Gladys Dr. Gladys Tedx Talk Michele on Instagram   GUEST BIO: Dr. Gladys McGarey is recognized as a pioneer of the allopathic and holistic medical movements, she is also a founding diplomat of the American Board of Holistic Medicine. She is the cofounder and past president of the American Holistic Medical Association, as well as the cofounder of the Academy of Parapsychology and Medicine and the founder of The International Academy of Clinical Hypnosis. Dr. Gladys lives and works in Scottsdale, Arizona, where for many years she shared a medical practice with her daughter. She currently has a medical consulting practice, maintains a healthy diet, and enjoys a good piece of cake every now and then. She has spoken at TEDx. Please be sure to share it with your friends who would benefit from this information.  Also be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you don’t miss an episode.  

This is a follow-up episode to an episode I recorded a few years ago based on a blog post I had written. This is the original post. Thank you for being here!   I wrote an article a few months ago with a top-ten list of advice I’d give to my twenty-something self based on what I know now. I turned it into an 8 minute podcast episode for women of all ages! So, I’d love to know — what advice would you give your 20-something self? This is a great episode to share with your daughter going off to college or a twenty-something woman in your life…really for any woman as I think my 85 year old self would be giving me this same advice! ;-   Hi Lovely, How is life treating you? I’ve been thinking of you and thought I’d send a note to remind you of a few key things to make your life’s journey a little smoother.   HERE’S MY TOP TEN LIST: Love yourself. This is the key to everything good in your life. It may sound over simplistic but the actual practice of self-love is a lifetime practice. You came from love and are an expression of love. So remember to be loving to yourself every day — no matter what. Promise? When those “inner voices” come in with doubt to tell you that you aren’t enough, tell them firmly they are mistaken. You ARE worthy of a magnificent, healthy, and abundant life! When you know that to be true, you only allow what’s in your highest good to come into your life. That’s what we all deserve. Make pleasure a priority. Pursue the things that light YOU up! Don’t put your passions and interests to the side. They are your roadmap to happiness. You deserve to be happy, and only you know how to make that happen…so make it happen. Don’t get distracted by other people’s agendas or how they want you to spend your time. Stand firmly in who you are like a wise old tree with its deep roots. The world will always have an opinion about what you should be and how you should see yourself, so remember this is your one shot at life and you don’t have time to waste people pleasing and playing small. Don’t settle for a partner who doesn’t honor you. When you are in a relationship, it isn’t a daily roller coaster ride. You don’t have to question whether the one you love is committed to the relationship, because you just know. It doesn’t mean that you don’t have to work on your relationship (all great love requires communication and commitment). It does mean that if your partner isn’t treating you with the respect you deserve, then it’s time to move on. Great love does exist! This goes for friendships too. Let go of the toxic people in your life and surround yourself with a tribe of people who love you as you are. Life has its seasons. Sometimes we are in a season where everything flows, and other times it is as if the universe wants to see how much you can handle. Ride the waves with grace knowing there will always be a peaceful shore ready to greet you in time — so keep the faith! Find joy in the little things. Look for the humor in life and laugh every day just like when you were a little girl. Let your inner child illuminate your path.  Don’t be afraid to ask for help. At times we need a helping hand, and it takes strength to admit when we don’t have the answers and need guidance or a shoulder to lean on.  Remember that you are here for a special reason. You have unique gifts that you are meant to share. You are living your “purpose”when you use those special talents in a way that brings you joy. There are no rules about how to express your gifts. Think about being in service and how you can help and doors will open. Pursue what’s whispering in your heart. You want to look back on your life and think, “YESSSS, I lived an awesome life!” Don’t wait for permission to go for your dreams and desires. Most people don’t understand the vision you have for your life, so you have to trust in yourself and your inner knowing and take that first step. Dream big and often! It feels like you have all of the time in the world, but you don’t. Make your dreams a priority and take inspired action every day. You’ll thank me for this one later. 😉 Appreciate your beauty. Be grateful for your youth, your skin, your body, and your mind. Treat your body with respect – and nourish it. When you look back you’ll realize just how beautiful you were, so don’t wait twenty years to recognize the goddess that you are today.   Enjoy each day, stay present, and be grateful for this gift of life and the gift of you.   Xoxo, Your 40-Something Self  Michele on Instagram Get your FREEBIE on Michele’s Website Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast player — and be sure to connect with Michele on Instagram! Thank you so much for listening! Please share today’s show with a friend.