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Facing the complexities of divorce can feel overwhelming, especially in midlife. Join us on the Inviting Shift podcast as we explore the life-altering journey of separation and self-discovery with our inspiring guests, Michelle and Danielle. As they recount their personal experiences, we promise you'll gain invaluable insights into the emotional upheaval that follows a marriage's end and the profound journey of redefining one's identity. With Michelle adjusting to living alone for the first time and Danielle navigating the intricacies of divorce with children, our conversation offers a blend of personal stories and expert advice that promises to resonate deeply with anyone facing similar challenges.

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Dr. Danielle Angela is a profit strategist, money coach, chiropractor, hypnotherapist and neurosomatic release practitioner. Danielle started her healthcare career while in high school and has over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. Since 2015, Dr. Danielle has offered life and business coaching for female health and wellness entrepreneurs. Danielle has helped 1000s of business owners achieve greater work-life balance and increased profitability in their businesses. Today, Danielle is best known for helping service providers overcome their fears about money, charge their worth, and build highly profitable freedom-based businesses utilizing both business strategies and somatic healing modalities. As the host of her own podcast, Dr. Danielle has produced over 300 podcast episodes in the last 8 years and is a sought-after speaker. In 2022, Danielle’s virtual practice officially crossed the multiple 7-figure mark in revenue, putting her in the top 3% of female entrepreneurs worldwide. Danielle says her greatest achievement, though, is raising her 3 daughters as a single mom.

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Michelle Haslam is a middle-aged, newly single mum who is perimenopausal and overweight. She's slowly clawing her way to a happier, easier, more adventurous life.

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Christina Smith is a life coach specializing in confidence and self-love in midlife.

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Have you ever felt like self-care was reduced to just spa days and superficial routines? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Casey Kang Head and Page Rossiter as they redefine self-care, especially during the transformative midlife years. Casey, a resilient voice having survived cancer and strokes, shares her evolved understanding of self-care, focusing on stress reduction and emotional healing. Page complements this by emphasizing the need to listen to our bodies and trust our inner wisdom, whether it's through rest, building connections, or exploring creativity. Together, we unravel the complexity of self-care beyond the surface level, viewing it as a profound journey toward mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

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Casey Kang Head is a 3x survivor of acute lymphoblastic leukemia & stroke survivor. Casey is a trauma-informed cancer coach using somatic movement & breathwork with survivors so they heal and can reclaim their life and learn how to live healthier to ensure they are stronger physically, mentally & emotionally so they don’t live life in fear. Author of “Finding Your Way Back to Heart Center; Cancer Treatment Ended Now What?", Personal trainer, Yoga instructor, Yoga for oncology certified, Yoga for Trauma, Cancer Exercise Specialist, PN Level 1 Nutritionist, SomaticsIQ Therapist, Restorative Yoga, NICABM Trauma Certified, Happiness Certified, Level 1 Reiki Healer and lifelong learner. Casey lives in Santa Barbara currently and is a dog mom to Lily Bear.

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Page Rossiter is passionate about creating safe places for people to be seen and heard in their authenticity. She has facilitated personal development programs, women's weekends, retreats, and circles for 25 years. She earned her degree from the University of Delaware and is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CTI), Woman Within Facilitator, and Thrive Retreat leader. Page’s graceful and warm personality inspires learning, connection, and transformation. She is committed to helping you discover what lights you up, brings you peace, and makes you thrive!

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Christina Smith is a life coach specializing in confidence and self-love in midlife.

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What happens when you take the leap into volunteering during midlife? This episode of the Inviting Shift podcast explores that transformative journey, guided by host Christina Smith and her insightful panel of guests—Melissa, Maryam, and Jamie. Discover how Melissa's lifelong dedication to animal organizations, Maryam's expertise as a resilience coach, and Jamie's reflections as a retired educator offer diverse perspectives on giving back. Christina also shares her personal story of embracing volunteerism later in life.

Our conversation doesn't shy away from the real challenges of volunteering, whether it's navigating emotional situations or managing disagreements in intense environments. Listen as we discuss the perseverance required to face these complexities head-on and the joy that comes from committing with an open heart. Humility and a willingness to learn prove essential, as we emphasize how stepping into volunteer roles allows for personal growth and meaningful connections, even through tasks that might initially seem daunting or mundane.

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Jamie Bessler is a retired educator. Empty nester. Seeker of personal enrichment. You can find more about Woman Within here.

Maryam Solhjou supports mid-lifers to cultivate intention and wisdom in their relationships so they feel connected and nourished in life's second half.

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Melissa Simon is an analyst and an animal-lover who volunteers by ofstering animals and running events for her spiritual community. If you have a message for Melissa, please forward it to the host and she'll pass it on.


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Have you ever wondered what life could be like without alcohol, even if you don't hit rock bottom? Our guests, Laura Valvasori and Sarah Williamson, illuminate the empowering journey of becoming "sober curious," a path that invites us to reconsider our relationship with alcohol before it becomes a crisis. Laura and Sarah share their personal transformations, revealing how an alcohol-free lifestyle improved their overall well-being in ways they never imagined especially in midlife. Their stories remind us that sobriety is not just a response to addiction but can be a proactive choice to enhance life quality and personal fulfillment.

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Laura Valvasori is a Business & Well-Being Mentor who helps women see what is possible, simplifies their path forward, and empowers them to live their best lives. As a multi-passionate entrepreneur who lives intuitively, Laura is the founder of Good to Grow Marketing, the creator of Still Me, But Alcohol-Free, the author of Good to Grow: Cultivate Your Mindset and Habits to Thrive as an Entrepreneur and a Certified Emotion Code Practitioner. Laura lives in Oakville, Ontario with her husband, two teenagers and dog Remy.

Laura has put together this guide of her favorite non-alcoholic mocktails.

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Sarah Williamson is a coach, trainer, public speaker, podcaster and published author. She has spent the last 15 years coaching and mentoring people who've struggled with their addictions and mental health, she feels that choosing to change your relationship with alcohol before you hit rock bottom is a powerful and positive choice to make and the choices you can make are not necessarily black or white. Sarah is passionate about spreading the message that our lives can be joyful and fun on the other side of our drinking careers and we don’t need to get hung up on what other people think of us if we choose to drink less or not at all.

Sarah offers her complimentary 5-Day Drink Less; Live Better experiment for you right here.

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Christina Smith is a life coach specializing in confidence and self-love in midlife.

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What if the grief we experience isn't just about losing people, but also losing dreams, relationships, or even parts of ourselves? Our episode this week poses this provocative question as we unpack the intricate layers of grief with Steph Grainger and Kelly Berry. Steph shares inspiring stories from her journey of supporting women through past grief, turning pain into a catalyst for personal growth. In her 40s, Kelly faced profound losses and she opens up about navigating these seismic life shifts. Together, we explore the grief that sneaks in with chosen changes such as ending friendships or career transitions, and how these too can lead to a deep loss of identity.

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Steph Grainger, Therapeutic Mentor has been supporting women since 2010, to reconnect to all that they are and desire to be, by walking beside them as they turn their pain into power, embrace all their truths, and live a free, authentic life.

She has supported many women for many different reasons, but all with the same goal in mind - to understand, trust and love themselves and move through their world awake and with intention, and free from restraints that have been attached throughout their lifetime lived so far.

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Kelly Berry is a strategic business leader, coach and podcaster with over two decades of experience in the business and entrepreneurial sectors. She is passionate about helping others find their path and live a life full of purpose and joy. Through Life Intended, Kelly offers a platform for sharing transformative stories and wisdom to inspire others to lead more fulfilling lives.

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Get ready to dive deep into the real secrets of self-care and self-love! 🎉 In this episode, we're bringing together an amazing panel of women—Margaret Selby, Jamie Besser, and Nikki Yazbeck—who are shaking up the idea of what it means to truly nurture yourself. Ever feel like traditional pampering only scratches the surface? Margaret, a transformational retreat leader, Jamie, a self-care superfan, and Nicky, a yoga and plant medicine guru, are here to share their unique insights on weaving self-care into your everyday routine. 🌿💆‍♀️

From practical strategies to the magic of flexibility, they’ll cover how movement, exercise, and even a little sunlight can work wonders for your well-being. Plus, we’ll chat about the power of women’s circles and the life-changing connections they’ve experienced. This is self-care like you’ve never heard it before! 🌞✨

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Jamie Bessler is a retired educator. Empty nester. Seeker of personal enrichment. You can find more about Woman Within here.

Margaret Selby's leadership experience includes facilitating transformational international women's retreats, leadership roles in the Woman Within Colorado community since 2001, facilitating women’s empowerment circles since 1999, raising 2 teenagers (!), and coaching both individual and corporate clients. She's been a certified personal and professional coach since 2018. ​She's passionate about helping you kick YOUR inner critics to the curb and supporting women to say HELL YES to themselves!

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Nicky Yazbeck is the host of "The Connected Community Podcast: Exploring Possibility," a space where mindfulness, movement, and self-discovery come together to help listeners unlock new possibilities for personal growth and transformation. Nicky holds a Master’s degree in Social Work, which profoundly shapes her holistic approach to wellness and personal development. Whether through her yoga teaching (over 20 years and 1000 hours of training), podcasting, or social work, Nicky is passionate about helping people explore their potential and transform their lives through mindfulness, movement, and self-discovery.

For more about Nicky’s professional background and journey, visit www.nickyYyoga.com.

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Christina Smith is a life coach specializing in confidence and self-love in midlife so that women can finally truly like themselves and how they show up for themselves and their relationships.

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In this episode of the Inviting Shift podcast, your host Christina Smith is joined by the amazing Jenn Fisher, Erica Manville, and Joanna Klein for a lively chat about all things mental and emotional wellness in midlife. We’re diving into the juicy stuff—like reflecting on our life journeys, embracing our beautiful bodies just as they are, and soaking up the healing vibes of nature and travel. Oh, and don’t forget the power of community and the bravery it takes to welcome change. Each of these fabulous women shares their own personal stories, reminding us why self-care is a must, and why surrounding ourselves with a supportive tribe of women makes all the difference.

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Jenn Fisher is a travel blogger who helps trauma survivors heal through solo travel, hiking, camping, nature, inner child work, and mindfulness. Determined to heal her own trauma, she applied everything she learned across multiple modalities and is now recovered and trigger-free. She has helped thousands of readers overcome fears of solo travel through topics on abandonment, grief, anxiety, sexual abuse, generational trauma, fear, control, and ancestral healing arts. She’s on a mission to help trauma survivors achieve emotional and mental freedom, and begin their own self-healing solo travel journeys.

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Joanna Klein is an international speaker, leader, and coach with over 40 years of experience creating successful personal growth and self-empowerment programs that have transformed lives across the globe. In 2020, Joanna founded Journey to Legacy, focusing her expertise on guiding women to harness the power of their own life stories. Journey to Legacy offers live online courses and workshops that have helped hundreds of women uncover the profound wisdom within their experiences and find healing, self-acceptance, and a renewed appreciation for their lives. Joanna's mission is clear: to inspire and empower women to embrace their journeys and share their extraordinary wisdom and gifts with the world.

Erica Manville, M.Ed. is a dynamic blend of mom, teacher, and artist, channeling her energy into nurturing both her family and her students. She lives in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, with her partner Bryan, their blended family—daughter Ella Blue, son Keith—and their dogs, Pickle and Barley. Erica is deeply committed to anti-racist education, weaving together English and Visual Arts to empower students to navigate the world with awareness. A natural leader, she has been an active member of the Massachusetts Teachers Association and was the founding chair of the North Adams Public Arts Commission.

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Christina Smith is a life coach specializing in confidence and self-love in midlife so that women can finally truly like themselves and how they show up for themselves and their relationships.

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Ever wondered how to confidently navigate the often-overwhelming world of menopause? Join us on this empowering episode of the Inviting Shift podcast as midlife coaches Maryam Solhjou, Melissa Rohlfs, and Dana Lawson break the silence surrounding this crucial life stage. Learn about the physical and emotional changes like hot flashes, weight gain, and depression, and discover tailored solutions to manage them effectively. We promise you'll walk away with practical advice on stress management, nutrition, exercise, and sleep, all designed to help you embrace midlife with confidence.

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Maryam Solhjou supports mid-lifers to cultivate intention and wisdom in their relationships so they feel connected and nourished in life's second half.

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Melissa Rohlfs is a certified holistic health and life coach helping busy moms and teen girls find freedom from the struggle with food, so they can be at peace with food, their bodies and their lives. She is committed to helping teen girls and women cultivate a healthy body image & relationship with food. Her mission is to help others walk in health conscious food freedom.

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Dana Lawson is a Certified Health Coach and Menopause Expert. She spent 15 years in the health and wellness industry and understood the importance of maintaining optimal health. Dana's mission is to help all women and especially women of color, to understand what's happening to their hormones during the
menopause transition and why. Dana also helps these women create mindset shifts in order to develop a positive relationship with their bodies so that they can confidently embrace midlife and be the happiest, healthiest version of
themselves during the menopausal transition and beyond.

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