Today's guest is an inspiration. As a midlife woman, Jenni Washington never stops pursuing her dreams. Among her titles/accolades is teacher, administrator, mother, author, champion cake baker/decorator, audio visual technician, & roller skater. Her story of overcoming trauma and loss and keeping her joy and drive will make you think about what you…

In midlife, "play" may sound silly, but having fun and enjoying recreation can help us to stay healthy and happy. Today, play expert Laura Haver joins us to share the benefits of having fun in this season. This episode is sponsored by: GAIL SCOTT STYLE, Booking Now for Spring Personalized Style and Wardrobe Planning. Email gailscott@bellsouth.net f…

PART 2, SEE EPISODE 69 FOR PART 1. In this episode, we are joined by Attachment Styles expert Carly Ann. We learn what the different types are and where they may struggle in relationships. Carly Ann shares with us how to move from insecure to secure for self-awareness and growth in relationships. This episode is sponsored by: GAIL SCOTT STYLE, Book…

In this episode, we are joined by Attachment Styles expert Carly Ann. We learn what the different types are and where they may struggle in relationships. Carly Ann shares with us how to move from insecure to secure for self-awareness and growth in relationships. This episode is sponsored by: GAIL SCOTT STYLE, Booking Now for Spring Personalized Sty…

Struggling to get it together? Getting your home and spaces organized can be the key. You'll save time and money when you know what you have and where to find it. And as we age, all that hoarding of kid's stuff needs to be rethought. Our kids often don't want that stuff, so let's find out and move it out if no one cares about it. Today we get tips …

Generational wealth expert Portia Wood is back with her advice on mid-late life season financial matters. What are the best moves? How can we protect our estate? These questions and more are answered in this episode! More from Portia: https://www.woodlegalgroup.com This episode is sponsored by: Sandbar Handcare: Shop with code MOXIE15, https://www.…

In midlife, we seem to be deluged with symptoms and changes to our bodies and minds. Memory loss, fleeting thoughts, and anxiety are common for us. We often write these off as menopause or aging, but could something else be part of the problem? Licensed therapist and ADHD Coach Candin Phillips joins us to share how many middle-aged women are suffer…

You've probably heard of vitamin infusions and diabetes medications being used for weight loss, like Mounjaro and Wegovy, and you may have wondered what this area of medicine and wellness is all about. We've been wondering too! So we consulted Certified Nurse Practitioner Aly Johnston to fill us in. She uses these therapies regularly in her practic…

One of your favorites is back for this discussion on emotional wellness. This is an area that we, as women, often struggle with. But hope is here! Grief counselor Lisa Michelle Zega joins us again to explore what it looks like to be emotionally healthy and how we can get there. Lisa Michelle is gifted and anointed in working with women to overcome …

The holidays bring lots of fun and joy, but being around family and friends can also bring stress, especially when there is conflict in those relationships. In this episode, we are joined by conflict resolution expert, Enneagram guru, and TedX speaker Jenn Whitmer back to discuss how to navigate these tricky waters. More from Jenn: www.jennwhitmer.…

We all want friends, but what makes for a good friendship? And as life takes its twists and turns, how do we make new friends? Best Selling Author, Elizabeth Duncan-Hawker is back to dive deeper into the topic of friendship. She shares with us tips from her book, "Collecting True Friends", on being a good friend, making new friends, and letting go …

In today's society, we hear the term narcissism all the time, but what exactly is it? Is it currently being overused to describe those exhibiting bad behavior? Is it an illness? Is it curable? Our favorite Mental Health Wellness Professional, Liz Whatley is back and we asked her these and other burning questions on the topic of narcissism. More fro…

We all have stories. And we women have lots of stories about our "parts". From laughable, to embarassing, to painful, Karin Freeland discusses all of her stories in her award-winning book, "The Ins and Outs of My Vagina". Join us as we share our own laughs and traumas and bond as women over these common experiences. More from Karin: https://www.kar…

We all have the occasional tummy ache. Whether its indigestion, stress, or bad food, it strikes us all at some point. But when is a stomach ache more than a run-of-the-mill stomach ache? In this episode, we talk with J India about Irritiable Bowel Syndrome, Colitis, and other ailments that may be behind those tummy troubles. When should you be conc…

Did you know that as we age our feet lose fat? Really??? This little tidbit is just one of the things we learned in this episode. Lisa Loyet Schmidt is the Director of Marketing and Creative Development for Walking Cradles Shoes, a boutique shoe brand that focuses on proper sizing and comfort. Lisa knows all about shoe types, construction, & fittin…

The fogginess, the forgetfulness, the memory loss...what if it all gets better? Our guest today is renowned clinician, professor, neuropsychiatrist, and NYT Best Selling Author, Dr. Louann Brizendine. She says that the female brain gets an upgrade after menopause. WOW, you must hear about her findings. Her new book "The Upgrade" is filled with fact…

Have you ever wished someone would tell you what you specifically need to be eating and taking in? That is now possible with state-of-the-art lab testing developed by VIOME, whose goal is to irradicate illness. Morri Chowaiki joins us to explain this new technology and how it can help us to live healthier lives. This episode was sponsored by: VIOME…

We often think that big changes start with big steps, and the exact opposite is true. Big changes can start with TINY HABITS repeated consistently, over time. Our guest for this episode is Julie Delucca-Collins, a certified "Tiny Habits" Coach. She shared with us the psychology behind Tiny Habits and how they can be used to make massive changes. Ju…

It's the struggle that so many women face, FINDING THE RIGHT BRA. For this episode, we went to bra fitting experts Cynthia Decker and Molly Hopkins of Livi Rae Lingerie to learn what the secrets are. They shared with us about how sizing works and why most women cannot get the right fit. We learned about bra construction and how to get the best supp…

Can you believe it Moxitas? 1 year already? 53 episodes, over 10,000 downloads. We are humbled and excited. When we hit record last October, we honestly didn't know what we were doing, but we had a vision and a direction and were determined to figure it out. YOU came along for the ride, and we are so grateful! In this episode, we celebrate this mil…

Have you ever wondered what colors look best on you? And who decides these things? Well it's all based on color theory and for this episode we are joined by an expert on the subject, Jen Vax. Jen helps women to express their authenticity through color and creativity. She says, "Learning about color and discovering colors that not only flatter you b…

Star Monroe is a leader in the midlife and menopause field with a wealth of experience working closely with women for over 32 years. She has dedicated much of her life studying human behavior and is a certified psychotherapist, eating psychology coach, relationship coach, sex, love & dating coach, somatic bodyworker, dominatrix and retired showgirl…

She met her handsome man and they married with the same hopes and dreams that we all have. But a short time into the marriage, Temple Leffingwell's husband began to experience symptoms and show signs indicating that something was terribly wrong. He was eventually diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. How does one handle this kind of news? How do you res…

FALL FASHION...ahhh! The best season of the year for fashion and style. Gail remembers being a child and methodically reviewing all of those thick magazine issues with the new trends. In this episode, we found a kindred spirit with a passion for fashion in Stylist Debra Schwartz. Deb Schwartz started with Barbie: mixing and matching outfits. Next, …

Jenny Radcliffe may look like your average middle-aged woman, and that's exactly how she likes it. A burglar for hire, a professional con-artist, and an expert in non-verbal communications, deception and persuasion techniques, she is an ethical Social Engineer, a “people hacker” hired to smash security measures, using psychology, con-artistry, subl…

You had plans and dreams. You had a vision for how your life would look. But life sends things you never expected; Illness, loss, grief, setbacks, divorce, disappointment...how do you handle the feelings around these situations? In this episode, we have returning guest Lisa Michelle Zega to discuss processing these feelings. Lisa Michelle is a cert…

Jen Vertanen tried to burn her life down in 2015 at the age of 45 because she was beyond tired of feeling lonely, bored, unfulfilled and constantly running away from her life in all sorts of unhealthy ways. She is grateful that at the last hour she realized that wasn't going to fix anything because, wherever you go, there you are. In the process of…

Our favorite therapist LCSW Liz Whatley is back! If you've missed her previous fan-favorite episodes, go check out numbers 17 & 30. In this episode, Liz explains EMDR and Tapping, and their use in therapy and for mental wellness. We also discussed the calming effect of self-tapping and how it works. Midlife women often experience increased anxiety …

What documents need to be in place? How do we make our wishes known? When estate planning, do we need a will, a trust, or both? We had questions about money and end-of-life decisions and documents, so we took them straight to Attorney Portia Wood, who is an expert in this area. She and her mother help people to protect and pass on wealth and get th…

What does it take to evoke change in our lives? Sometimes its a major event like a medical challenge, divorce, or loss. Sylvia Worsham received her second chance at life on Easter Sunday morning in 2012. She used this major turning point to trade-off her multiple award-winning sales career at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, to become the Author, Multi-Ling…

The kids are leaving an empty next and now it's just us. Is this new season revealing a healthy marriage or a relationship in ruins? We all get busy and forget to prioritize our relationships, and that can leave us with unhealthy and unfulfilling marriages as we roll into midlife. Jackie Black, PH.D., BCC, is a Relationship Expert, Marriage Educato…

Sometimes in midlife we have to laugh not to cry, right? Menopause, empty nesting, and the like can be both funny and sad. And you know that the Moxie girls are into laughing! In this episode, we discuss laughter and why it is good for us with incredible Speaker and Comedienne, Elaine Williams. Elaine has been captivating crowds for decades, so who…

Neena Perez is all about helping women get past what is holding them back. She helps them to gain financial freedom by working on their mental and emotional freedom. She regularly gives advice to her listeners on her podcast "Straight Talk with Neena, No Sugar Added". Listen and be inspired to get past what is holding you back. Connect with Neena: …

How do we keep our brains healthy and working well? How can we reduce cognitive decline? Do those online puzzles and games really help? What contributes to cognitive decline? We had so many questions for this week's guest, and she brought the answers. Patricia Faust is a gerontologist specializing in the issues of brain aging, brain health, and bra…

Starting over in Midlife can be tough, or it can be a chance to live out your dreams. After her divorce, "Kate Somerset" returned to a place that she had visited and fallen in love with and started over. Staring over included dating, and she went the online route. Her book, "Mom, You Just Need to Get Laid" is a lighthearted look at one woman's true…

We met Brooke in a Clubhouse room and felt an instant connection. She co-hosts the HERSPECTIVE podcast, HER views, HER story, HERspective , be HER.....be HEARD, and is all about women finding their voice. We wanted to hear about the issues that we discuss from a different cultural perspective and Brooke was open to that discussion. So we went all-i…

By midlife, we have often picked up labels and definitions of ourselves that may not reflect our true identity. Perhaps you've lost yourself along the way or never found your true self as an adult. Did you give up on dreams along the way? Have you been pressured to be someone you really aren't? Listen to this discussion with Kristine Holle, author …

Covid rules have relaxed and we are itching to travel. As midlife women, how do we want to travel? Where do we want to go? What about SOLO travel? We talk with Kuel Life Founder and passionate traveler Jack Perez about traveling in 2022.โดย MIDLIFE MOXIE (GAIL SCOTT, CHRISTINA MASSEY)

This is not your mom's sunscreen. The new generation of SPF products is reef safe, non-greasy, effective, and do not cause breakout. YAHOO! Renowned dematologist Dr. Dennis Gross joins us to explain the issues with reef degradation, physical vs. chemical sunscreens, sunscreen as skin care, and facts about skin cancer that you need to know. Find thi…

What is it like to spend 20 years in the military as a woman? We find out from 20 year veteran, Cat Corchado. We also taked with Cat about what life after the military looks like for female vets. She shared the challenges that they face and how she is determined to help them. www.sistersinservice.com Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/gro…

At 51, Lynda Sunshine West was succeeding at her 49th job, but felt stuck and unhappy. On a whim she enrolled in a coaching course and never looked back. She faced 1 fear a day for a year and found her confidence. Her story of overcoming trauma, abuse, and fear is nothing short of incredible. She is founder of the Women's Action Takers Network, a b…

In this is a special Mother's Day episode we invited another mid-life superwoman on to discuss the relationships with our moms, and how that impacted the mothers that we are. We also talk about how GenX is handling women's issues differently than the Boomers and other past generations. Happy Mother's Day to all! Join the community: https://www.face…

Depression. Even the word is sad. So many are struggling with mental health issues in our society and depression is a leading complaint. Midlife is a season where mental health challenges can really come to the surface. The good news is that you do not have to suffer alone. Certified Clinical Therapist Liz Whatley is back to discuss the diagnosis o…

Hollywood is no place for raising kids, right? Christine Lalonde tells a different story. She moved with her child ten to sunny Burbank, CA in her 30s. Since then, they have lived as an average family, while she worked in Hollywood as a director, producer, and actress. Now in midlife, she is still succeeding in her career and preparing to launch he…

On a normal workday, she is a modern businesswoman speaking with clients and holding meetings. On this day, she woke to the sound of bombs exploding. She didn't think the war would reach the central part of Ukraine, and now it was approaching. Anastasia first thought fireworks were going off, but soon realized the truth. Hear what it feels like to …

It was all going so well, she was the happiest she had ever been. A great job, a great new beau, beauty, health...everything was going her way. Then an accident rocked her world. But she refused to let being paraplegic define her. Sarah Foley lives a full life as a person with disabilities, not as a disabled person. She shares her journey and her b…

It was sudden and unexpected. In a matter of minutes, Heidi Dunstan was thrust into loss and grief. She quickly found out that the guides and well-meaning words of others were not what she needed. She shares her story and what we really need and don't need in our hardest of times. Connect with Heidi: www.leanintogrief.com Join the Facebook communit…

Have you ever been told that you are too much? That you need to tone it down? Amy Barton Cotney ignored the critiques and forged her own path in life and in real estate. Her fun personality and vibrant fashion style have gained her and husband Kurt over 1 million followers on TikTok. Look closely, you'll probably recognize this Auburn, AL sensation…

Have you ever wished for more true friendships? Turns out that there is an art to having them. In Midlife we often complain of loneliness as we become empty nesters or go through other changes. What if you could become a "collector" of true friends? Guest and author Elizabeth Duncan Hawkins joins us with her words of wisdom on the subject. Find out…

Midlife women over 40 are thriving, winning in their careers and on the home front. Jessica Foster is doing all of that as well as undergoing a health & wellness journey. She is also part of the "women supporting women" movement and uses her influence to give back in her local community.โดย ©MIDLIFE MOXIE (GAIL SCOTT, CHRISTINA MASSEY)