Episodes

What if life after 50 isn’t decline—but your most powerful reboot? What if life after 50 isn’t decline, but a biological awakening? In this conversation, OBGYN and Hall Center founder Dr. Prudence Hall reframes menopause, midlife and women's health through a root-cause, functional medicine lens. Dr…

If your past still decides who you get to be, this conversation will break the spell! Hollywood therapist and author Dr. Nicki Monti shares how early abandonment, addiction, and lifelong relationship patterns shaped her ident...

What if confidence comes from play, not perfection? Therapist, storyteller, and improv coach Jude Treder-Wolff shares how creativity can rebuild courage, calm anxiety, and spark transformation at any age. What if the fastest ...

What if the dream you set aside is still waiting patiently for you? In this inspiring episode of Aging with Purpose and Passion , we explore reinvention after 50 with singer, songwriter, and vocal coach Barbara Lewis, whose s...

What if a thousand-pound mirror could show you who you really are? Through the wisdom of horses, Sue Willoughby helps women over 50 move from self-doubt to grounded power. This is reinvention, leadership, and healing — all in...

What if losing everything was the moment you found yourself? Renee Balcom—former dot-com CEO turned healthcare advocate—shows how reinvention, resilience, and purpose can rise from total collapse. In this episode, we meet Renee Balcom, a former Silicon Valley CEO during the dot-com era who lost it …

What if “limited vision” became the spark for a more expansive life? Suzi K. Edwards’ journey spans a legally blind childhood in the Caribbean, New York’s fashion scene, large-scale public mosaics, and beloved children’s books pairing kids and rescue dogs. Through creativity, resilience, and daily …

What if aging isn’t a slow fade… but your next rise? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Mary Coleman, creator of The Whole Woman and a 40-year veteran of the beauty industry, to explore how daily riturals can transform midlife from self-critique into confidence, purpose, and joy. Mary’s st…

What if the pain that nearly broke you could become the source of your greatest strength? That’s the powerful story of Alx Uttermann, whose journey from childhood trauma and family loss to becoming a renowned spiritual healer offers hope, resilience, and transformation for women over 50. Growing up…

For women over 50, caregiving can feel invisible — but it can also uncover resilience, healing, and even unexpected joy. When her mother was diagnosed with early-onset dementia, Katrina Prescott’s life changed overnight. Exha...

What if your voice was stolen—and you had to fight to reclaim it? For women over 50 searching for reinvention, empowerment, and healing from trauma, Diane Wyzga’s journey shows how finding your voice can transform silence int...

The fastest-growing group facing homelessness today? Women over 50. In this episode, we reimagine what housing and financial security could look like when profit meets purpose. Dionne Payn, founder of Women for Housing, shar...

Your brain is naturally wired for joy — stress is simply blocking the signal. This insight forms the foundation of Dr. Laurel Mellin's Emotional Brain Training (EBT), a revolutionary approach grounded in neuroscience of resil...

✨ “You are enough. You are worthy. Be who you are.” What happens when a farm girl from Saskatchewan who learned to lead turkeys at age five grows up to face childhood trauma, domestic violence, and decades of silence—only to transform it all into tools for empowerment? Carol Metz Murray’s story is …

She fled Soviet Russia with three suitcases and $250—but Diana Esther Berschader’s greatest journey wasn’t across borders, it was into her own heart. In this episode, she shares how to transform pressure into brilliance, recl...

“Overqualified.” “Not a good fit.” What are those rejections really saying—and how to turn them into job offers. After 30 years in corporate real estate and community development, Nori Jabba thought her credentials and experi...

Your body isn’t broken—it’s trying to talk to you. But are you listening? When Andrea Nakayama’s husband was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer while she was seven weeks pregnant, her world shattered. What happened next would spark a global movement in functional nutrition—and a new approach to m…

What if your dream career starts to destroy your well-being? Caroline Dowd-Higgins went from celebrated opera singer to burnout survivor—then rebuilt a new life of purpose, passion, and leadership after 50. In this episode of Aging With Purpose and Passion, we explore what happens when success stop…

🚐 End-of-Life Caregiving Meets Viral Adventure When Ramie Liddle’s 90-year-old mother-in-law said, “I’m hitting the road,” they skipped chemo, grabbed the RV keys—and unintentionally launched Driving Miss Norma, a global movement that redefined aging, caregiving, and midlife reinvention. 🎧 If you'r…

What if love isn’t enough? One adoptive mom’s truth about trauma, healing, and parenting a child no one prepared her for. Adoption, trauma-informed parenting, and midlife motherhood collide in this powerful episode with Brigh...

She lost her wife, her mother—and still found healing. A story of grief, growth, and starting over. How do you rebuild your life after trauma, profound grief, and unimaginable loss? If you're a woman over 50 navigating trauma healing, grief recovery, or searching for spiritual transformation, this …

Can you rebuild your life after abuse and betrayal at 50? Sophia Dias proves you can—and must. Sophia Dias shares her true survivor story, revealing how she escaped an abusive marriage, faced down a biased legal system, and started over in midlife with nothing. From fashion mogul to domestic abuse …

Can introverted women over 50 reinvent their lives—and thrive without changing who they are? Absolutely—and Kimberly Jergen is living proof. In this inspiring episode of Aging With Purpose and Passion, Kimberly—an actor, speaker, and proud “Radiant Introvert”—shares how she transformed quiet self-d…

Think end-of-life planning is only for the wealthy? Here’s what every woman 50+ needs to know. End-of-life planninng for women over 50 isn't about wealth —it’s about clarity, care, and protecting what matters most. In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Sara Ecklein, a Licensed Professional Fiduci…