In an informal poll taken in The Grown-Ass Woman&apos;s Guide group, 85% of women rated the importance of friendship a four or five, on a scale 1-5.  If friendship is so important to us, why are so many women feeling disconnected and disappointed when it comes to making and deepening friendships?In this episode, meet Nina Lorez Collins who&apos;s made it her business to cultivate friendship, both online and IRL. We talk about the difficulties we face as women in friendship and share some really exciting ways we are partnering to create connection with women like you.  Mentioned in this episode:Speaking of Psychology: Why is it so hard for adults to make friends?Friendship Poll in TGAWG groupConvo about making friends in TGAWG groupGolden Girls VS SATC ladiesJoin The Grown-Ass Woman&apos;s Guide on Revel!How to join The Grown-Ass Woman&apos;s Guide on Revel 1. Choose "The Grown-Ass Woman&apos;s Guide" in dropdown "How did you hear about us?"2. Search for our group or simply click here.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

Forty Thrive

How to Make Better Friends over 40

According to a recent study recently published in JAMA internal medicine, they estimated that approximately 110 000 deaths per year could be prevented if US adults aged 40 to 85 years or older increased their moderate to vigorous physical activity by just 10 minutes per day.In this episode, it’s all about finding the movement that fires you up. This is not about taking on the next marathon or joining Cross Fit — unless that’s your thing, of course. You’ll hear from women who’ve found fun and interesting ways to incorporate movement into their daily lives, and finding some unexpected benefits along the way. Maybe you’ll even find your future favorite activity through their stories.For more of Jennifer&apos;s interview and to see my personal belly dance lesson, head over to The Grown-Ass Woman&apos;s Guide YouTube channel.  About the guest: Jennifer Sobel has been a professional belly dance instructor and performer for 16 years. She integrates her experience as a licensed acupuncturist and personal trainer to create holistic belly dance programs that help women heal in body, mind, and spirit. Her mission is to make belly dance approachable to all women so they can experience the joy of belly dance as quickly and easily as possible.  Her program, The Belly Dance Solution, helps women strengthen their pelvic floor with belly dance and appeared in the popular women&apos;s magazine, Woman&apos;s World.  Her recently launched Feminine Fire program is a membership program with the ultimate video library of 400+ videos and teaches a unique system to DIY your own belly dance routines. Connect with Jennifer on Facebook and Instagram  Feminine Fire:Website: www.femininefireofficial.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/femininefireofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/femininefireofficial/Special thanks to: Nicole ApplebyVictoria WyckoffAnna GrayMentioned in this episode: Why You Should Be Dancing over 40, Prevention MagazineWoman&apos;s WorldEffect of belly dancing on urinary incontinence-related muscles and vaginal pressure in middle-aged womenSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

10 Minutes a Day Can Do THIS?

Lillian So is the new best friend you never knew you needed. Author of So Empowered - Discover the five layers of the body to take control of your life,  Lillian breaks down the five layers and shares how each and every one of them can be used to transform every aspect of our lives. In this episode, Lillian shares• a surprising fact about how pain manifests in the body• a framework to help us process adversity, whether it was yesterday or decades ago• small, practical ways to find our blissPlus, her final takeaway is pure GOLD. About Lillian: Lillian So is a Korean-American daughter of immigrants. As the founder of SOfit SF Inc. and the SOmethod, she is a passionate community builder and entrepreneur. An integrator and facilitator of transformation, Lillian helps people heal, grow, transform, and find what they didn’t know was missing in their lives. She has more than 20 years of industry experience creating psychological safety, group facilitation, and compassionatecommunication.Mentioned in this episode:Coconu body oil and lubricant Promo code: GROWNASSKindra bath soakThe Grown-Ass Woman&apos;s Guide shop is open!Get Featured on GrownAssWoman.GuideBuy Us a Coffee!Get your FREE printable 11 Habits of a Grown-Ass Woman.Join 3100 other Grown-Ass women in our FB communityLet&apos;s connect on Instagram!Huge thanks to our sponsor! Kindra is redefining menopause for us all with science-backed products, education and, my favorite thing, community. Whether you’re wondering if you’re in at early stages of peri-menopause or you’ve been there, done that, Kindra’s committed to helping us all be the best versions of ourselves. Get 20% OFF at ourkindra.com site wide with promo code GAW20.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

5 Ways to Take Control of Your Life

Some of us work hard at earning our "grown-ass woman" status. Others find it much, much  earlier. Meet Carey Lohrenz, the first female F-14 Tomcat fighter pilot in the US Navy. Carey shares her years of training to help us overcome those feelings of uncertainty, stress, burnout, anxiety, and pressure.In this episode, Carey...Identifies the problems we&apos;re facing as women and humans as a whole.Offers simple -- yet powerful -- exercises to help us feel focused and free in our lives.  Helps us dig out of fear and see the possibilities in front of us. If you&apos;re ready to incorporate some action steps into your life to become the most grown-ass version of yourself, this is the episode for you. Guest: Carey Lohrenz is an in-demand speaker, business consultant, military aviation pioneer. The first female F-14 Tomcat fighter pilot in the US Navy, Lohrenz shares her years of training to help business leaders overcome the specific natures of uncertainty, stress, burnout, anxiety, and pressure.Lohrenz overcame enormous obstacles in a male-dominated environment to achieve her seemingly impossible dream of becoming a fighter pilot. The experience gave her valuable insights on what it means not only to conquer fear but also to harness it and continue pushing forward with unwavering dedication to reach your goals. She is uniquely qualified in the fundamentals of winning under pressure, reducing errors, and overcoming fear, self-doubt and other challenges to lead high-performance teams.Mentioned; Span Of Control: What To Do When You&apos;re Under Pressure, Overwhelmed, And Ready To Get What You Really Want Fearless Leadership: High-Performance Lessons from the Flight Deck Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

Are You Headed for Burnout?

In my first solo episode of the year, I share thanks to YOU -- my amazing listener. And reveal what you can expect from The Grown-Ass Woman&apos;s Guide in 2022. One of the things I do love to do in a new year is come up with a word (or words) that really encompass where I want to go during the year ahead. 2020 = CONNECT (ironic, isn&apos;t it?)2021 = CURIOSITY (when we come from a place of curiosity, there&apos;s less judgment of each other and ourselvesIn 2022, my friend Marion was talking about how she was doing three words and I really loved the ideas.  I did a little journaling and meditation and my three words popped into my head. ALIGN I don&apos;t want to be that person who just throws things against the wall to see if they stick or works with people or takes opportunities because they bring in income, but don&apos;t feel good. I want to do things that align with who I am right now and where I want to be, and so align is a really, really strong, positive word for me. SIMPLIFY There&apos;s so much noise out there. There are so many things we could be doing. I don&apos;t want to spend a ton of time doing  just for the sake of doing. Once I have aligned myself to what I want to do, I then want to simplify the steps.  I&apos;m doing those things that "move the needle" bring results. SPARKLE Oh, my gosh, it&apos;s such a 12 year old girl word, Isn&apos;t it? But I love it so much. I&apos;m done dimming my sparkle for those who might think I&apos;m extra or too much. I would love to hear what your word or words are for this year. Email me!Mentioned in this episode: GrownAssWoman.guideGrown-Ass Woman&apos;s Guide communityHuge thanks to Kindra for making this episode possible. Get 20% Off with promo code: GAW20Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

A Word to Guide You

Several times a week, I get weight loss pitches for the podcast.  Diets, detoxes, and the ‘next best thing’ is promised to us at every turn.Spoiler alert: I decline every time.When do I say yes? When someone wants to collaborate in helping us all in feel strong, aligned, and unstoppable; not convince us we’re less than until we follow their methods.I say yes to someone like Courtney Townley. Courtney is one of those people I would say yes to without knowing the question. Sure, she has 20 years experience and that’s fantastic. But what I love is that she’s unlike anyone out there. She is committed to teaching, supporting and holding us accountable for our actions so we can be the most badass, grown-ass version of ourselves.If you could use a bit of inspiration to realign your actions with what you say it is you want for your health at the start of 2022...If you are ready to become more self-directed in the health arena...If you are ready for a mindset reset, so you can rock whatever it is you want for your health in 2022...Courtney’s hosting a FREE 5-Day Challenge. But before she does that, she joined me LIVE in our free community for a conversation that will blow your mind — and change your mindset.Are you ready to live your Healthiest Year Yet? I know I am! Join Courtney&apos;s 5-Day Challenge HEREJoin Rumble and Rise, Courtney&apos;s Coaching MembershipPast Episodes with Courtney:The Real Reason You Feel Like CrapScrew the ResolutionsHow to Ignite Confidence over 404 Simple Tips to Make It StickSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

Your Healthiest Year Yet is a Click Away

Welcome to Part 4 of The Grown-Ass Woman&apos;s Guide to Thriving Through the Holidays (our final installment). As we finish off 2021, millions of people are talking resolutions, and making changes in their lives. I personally am not a big fan of resolutions. We all know what happens just a few days into a resolution. But I am a big believer that the new year is a fresh opportunity to invigorate our lives and set some goals, and no better place to start than at home. Carrie Leskowitz is a certified life coach and award-winning interior designer with over 20 years experience transforming both spaces and lives. In this episode, Carrie shares her tips to help create a more aligned space --  simply and inexpensively; as well as what not to do if you want more love, peace and abundance in your life. The Grown-Ass Woman&apos;s Guide shop is open!Get Featured on GrownAssWoman.GuideBuy Us a Coffee!Get your FREE printable 11 Habits of a Grown-Ass Woman.Join 3100 other Grown-Ass women in our FB communityLet&apos;s connect on Instagram!Huge thanks to our sponsor! Kindra is redefining menopause for us all with science-backed products, education and, my favorite thing, community. Whether you’re wondering if you’re in at early stages of peri-menopause or you’ve been there, done that, Kindra’s committed to helping us all be the best versions of ourselves. Get 20% OFF at ourkindra.com site wide with promo code GAW20.Let&apos;s Connect!• Join 3100 other Grown-Ass women in our FB community• Let&apos;s connect on Instagram!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

Is Your Home Attracting What You Want in 2022?

It&apos;s the third episode of our four-part series, The Grown-Ass Woman&apos;s Guide to Thriving through the Holidays. What if I told you that even though you might know what you want in your life, your style choices could actually be preventing it from happening?  In this episode, style coach Erin Mathis shares simple and inexpensive ways  to level up your look to attract what you want. The best part? You can start today!Guest: Erin Mathis, cofounder of The Style Core, is a Style Coach for women in midlife who feel stuck in a rut and want to empower themselves to take charge of their future. She helps women up-level their personal style so they show the world who they really are and align their image with the impact they want to make. She applies the same process she used to transform her own image to help her clients reinvent themselves so they can confidently show up as the captivating women they are and tell the world who they are through their look. Some people might dismiss style transformation as “just a makeover,” but as a style coach, Erin understands how image has the power to transform your entire life. She shares more about this in her Tedx Talk "The Power of Image to Transform Your Life.”From her home town in Northern California, Erin coaches women around the world online through her transformational style coaching program, Your Million Dollar Look.Erin&apos;s Free ResourcesMy Top 5 Steps to up-level your look and get dramatic resultsYour Million Dollar Look Masterclass - Watch FREE hereSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

An Underestimated Way to Feel Unstoppable

Whether you&apos;re feeling a lack of confidence in your career, or your upcoming holiday meal, we&apos;ve got you covered. Guest Alex Perry is an author, speaker and communications expert who helps women show up as their authentic, powerful selves. Today, we&apos;ll learn all the signs that we actually have a confidence problem. But here&apos;s the good news... there are simple ways to fix it!About our guest: Alex is the CEO of Practically Speaking, LLC & author of Minivan Mogul: A Crash Course in Confidence for Women. Her passion for communication comes from spending nearly two decades as a Speech-Language Pathologist, helping people regain the ability to talk after illness or injury. Alex is a motivational TEDx speaker, facilitator, and mentor. She helps others speak and share their stories with confidence using strategies she’s learned the hard way throughout her career. Her background includes advanced work in adult neurology and emotional intelligence. Alex blends her scientific approach speaking with her love of storytelling and humor into her work with individual clients and corporate teams. Most importantly, she’s a mom, minivan driver, and front-row fan of her clients. Connect with Alex on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook. The Grown-Ass Woman&apos;s Guide shop is open!Get Featured on GrownAssWoman.GuideBuy Us a Coffee!Get your FREE printable 11 Habits of a Grown-Ass Woman.Join 3100 other Grown-Ass women in our FB communityLet&apos;s connect on Instagram!Huge thanks to our sponsor! Kindra is redefining menopause for us all with science-backed products, education and, my favorite thing, community. Whether you’re wondering if you’re in at early stages of peri-menopause or you’ve been there, done that, Kindra’s committed to helping us all be the best versions of ourselves. Get 20% OFF at ourkindra.com site wide with promo code GAW20. That’s OurKindra.Com, promo code GAW20. Let&apos;s Connect!• Join 3100 other Grown-Ass women in our FB community• Let&apos;s connect on Instagram!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

Go for the Cookie

"Holiday stress is not something you get, it&apos;s something you create." I wrote this little gem on Facebook eight years ago. Unlike other things I sometimes read from years ago, this time I actually agree with my younger self whole heartedly. Today marks the first episode in our series The Grown-Ass Woman&apos;s Guide to Thriving Through the Holidays. Therapist Melody Murray is back with her brilliant take on how we all can find peace, self love and sanity through this holiday season.The Grown-Ass Woman&apos;s Guide shop is open!Get Featured on GrownAssWoman.GuideBuy Us a Coffee!Get your FREE printable 11 Habits of a Grown-Ass Woman.Huge thanks to our sponsor! Kindra is redefining menopause for us all with science-backed products, education and, my favorite thing, community. Whether you’re wondering if you’re in at early stages of peri-menopause or you’ve been there, done that, Kindra’s committed to helping us all be the best versions of ourselves. Get 20% OFF at ourkindra.com site wide with promo code GAW20. That’s OurKindra.Com, promo code GAW20. Let&apos;s Connect!• Join 3100 other Grown-Ass women in our FB community• Let&apos;s connect on Instagram!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

How to Put the Joy Back in Your Holidays

Betrayal. At this point in your life, you&apos;ve probably felt betrayed at one time or another. But what does it really mean?  Dr. Debi Silber defines betrayal as "the breaking of a spoken or unspoken rule." While every relationship has them, the more we trust in someone, the deeper the betrayal. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Debi about the five stages of betrayal that can take you from devastation to total transformation, and how you can actually use betrayal to completely reinvent your life.Mentioned in this episode:Trust Again: Overcoming Betrayal and Regaining Health, Confidence, and HappinessFrom Hardened to Healed: The Effortless Path to Release Resistance, Get Unstuck, and Create a Life You LoveThe Unshakable Woman: 4 Steps to Rebuilding Your Body, Mind and Life After a Life CrisisTake the PBS QuizTake the Hardened to Healed QuizThe Grown-Ass Woman&apos;s Guide shop is open!Get Featured on GrownAssWoman.GuideBuy Us a Coffee!Get your FREE printable 11 Habits of a Grown-Ass Woman.Huge thanks to our sponsor! Kindra is redefining menopause for us all with science-backed products, education and, my favorite thing, community. Whether you’re wondering if you’re in at early stages of peri-menopause or you’ve been there, done that, Kindra’s committed to helping us all be the best versions of ourselves. Get 20% OFF at ourkindra.com site wide with promo code GAW20. That’s OurKindra.Com, promo code GAW20. Let&apos;s Connect!• Join 3100 other Grown-Ass women in our FB community• Let&apos;s connect on Instagram!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

5 Steps from Betrayal to Transformation

When many of us think about storytelling, we think about authors, podcasters, public speakers... but storytelling happens all day, every day when we engage with others at work, throughout our community, even in our own families. Valerie Gordon is a 10 time Emmy award winning television producer, founder of COMMANDER IN SHE, And author of Fire Your Narrator: A storyteller&apos;s guide to getting out of your head and into your life. While Valerie spent years producing television, she discovered the most important stories are those we tell ourselves and others in our everyday lives. In this episode, Valerie dives into the powerful stories we tell ourselves and how our inner narrator affects our actions and our success. The Grown-Ass Woman&apos;s Guide shop is open!Get Featured on GrownAssWoman.GuideBuy Us a Coffee!Get your FREE printable 11 Habits of a Grown-Ass Woman.Huge thanks to our sponsor! Kindra is redefining menopause for us all with science-backed products, education and, my favorite thing, community. Whether you’re wondering if you’re in at early stages of peri-menopause or you’ve been there, done that, Kindra’s committed to helping us all be the best versions of ourselves. Get 20% OFF at ourkindra.com site wide with promo code GAW20. That’s OurKindra.Com, promo code GAW20. Let&apos;s Connect!• Join 3100 other Grown-Ass women in our FB community• Let&apos;s connect on Instagram!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

How to Change Your Life Through Your Story

She’s spent the last two decades as a stay at home mom. Now, she’s ready to do what lights her up… but here does she start? We’ll talk about that in the premiere of our new segment, Go Ask Jackie.Today we&apos;re going to help you find your "magic zone" and "try time"! If you’ve got a question about a big life transition, a project you want to start, or just some feedback on a dilemma — Iet&apos;s hear it! Reach out here. The Grown-Ass Woman&apos;s Guide shop is open!Get Featured on GrownAssWoman.GuideGet your FREE printable 11 Habits of a Grown-Ass Woman.Huge thanks to our sponsor! Kindra is redefining menopause for us all with science-backed products, education and, my favorite thing, community. Whether you’re wondering if you’re in at early stages of peri-menopause or you’ve been there, done that, Kindra’s committed to helping us all be the best versions of ourselves. Get 20% OFF at ourkindra.com site wide with promo code GAW20. That’s OurKindra.Com, promo code GAW20. Let&apos;s Connect!• Join 3100 other Grown-Ass women in our FB community• Let&apos;s connect on Instagram!• Buy us a coffee! (please and thank you!)And if you’re an expert, brand or service provider looking to partner with an incredible community of strong, capable, grown-ass women, reach out about our partnership opportunities HERE.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

Empty Nest? How to Find What's Next

There’s nothing more grown-ass than creating a sisterhood of support. Women who lift each other up, call each other forward when necessary, and do it all with an open heart and mind. This episode came to be when I went to speak at She Podcasts Live over the weekend and came home feeling like a better person. During the conference, I spent a lot of time with three incredible women. We laughed so much, supported each other and really challenged each other to show up in new ways. Speaking of challenges, one of the women in the group did a whole talk about not overcoming unexpected challenges in your life, but creating challenges to help you become the human you&apos;re truly capable of becoming. Get your FREE printable 11 Habits of a Grown-Ass Woman.Huge thanks to our sponsor! Kindra is redefining menopause for us all with science-backed products, education and, my favorite thing, community. Whether you’re wondering if you’re in at early stages of peri-menopause or you’ve been there, done that, Kindra’s committed to helping us all be the best versions of ourselves. Get 20% OFF at ourkindra.com site wide with promo code GAW20. That’s OurKindra.Com, promo code GAW20. Let&apos;s Connect!• Join 3100 other Grown-Ass women in our FB community• Get on our email list to be the first to know!• Buy us a coffee! (please and thank you!)And if you’re an expert, brand or service provider looking to partner with an incredible community of strong, capable, grown-ass women, reach out about our partnership opportunities HERE!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

A Tool to Help You Get It Done

What does it mean to be a grown ass woman? Well, that depends on who you ask! In this episode,  we hear from our brilliant Grown-Ass Woman&apos;s Guide community. Plus, I share a few habits every grown-ass woman should have in her toolkit. Every. One. of. Us. Get your FREE printable 11 Habits of a Grown-Ass Woman. Thanks to Francis, Diane and Maureen for participating in this episode! Take our 3-Question Audience Survey!Huge thanks to our sponsor! Kindra is redefining menopause for us all with science-backed products, education and, my favorite thing, community. Whether you’re wondering if you’re in at early stages of peri-menopause or you’ve been there, done that, Kindra’s committed to helping us all be the best versions of ourselves. Get 20% OFF at ourkindra.com site wide with promo code GAW20. That’s OurKindra.Com, promo code GAW20. Let&apos;s Connect!• Join 3100 other Grown-Ass women in our FB community• Get on our email list to be the first to know!• Buy us a coffee! (please and thank you!)And if you’re an expert, brand or service provider looking to partner with an incredible community of strong, capable, grown-ass women, reach out about our partnership opportunities HERE!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

Habits Every Grown-Ass Woman Should Practice

Forty Thrive gives a bold voice to the badass ladies in midlife. If you're a woman in your 40s, 50s and beyond, it's time to break through the status quo and leave your invisibility at the door. Host Jackie MacDougall takes you on a candid, compelling joyride as she connects you to experts, resources, and an abundance of strategies to rock life over 40.