Old Chicks Know Sh*t Podcast

If you have ever listened to the podcast you know that one of my pet peeves is the way older women are represented or rather under represented in mainstream media, unless of course its in ads for retirement plans, meal replacement shakes and bladder leakage products. The common definition of beauty does not include women in their 50’s and 60’s and beyond.

My guest today is on a mission to change that. Robin Bobbe is the founder of Modern Agerer Casting, a casting agency that specializes in finding diverse talent of all backgrounds and ages. After starting a career in the fashion industry as stylist, she then went on the become an actress, a casting director and then a commercial model in her 60’s. Confronted by the lack of diversity that the model agencies offered, she armed herself with a polaroid camera and began combing the streets in search of the authenticity that reflected more diverse faces.

We chat about:

• Her experience and insights in the industry from both sides of the camera
• The importance of challenging societal norms of beauty and relevance.
• How she captures the power and beauty of older models through their confidence, self acceptance and authenticity.
• Her process for the many reinventions of her career
• The importance of constant exploration, creativity and life long learning as the keys to a fulfilling life.

There are so many great insights and nuggets of wisdom in this episode. If you’ve ever thought, even for second, that you’d like to try your hand at modelling no mater how old you are Robin encourages you to take the first step by reaching out to her.

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Robin Bobbe is the founder of Modern Ager Casting. She has over 40 years of experience working with professional models and actors as well as non-professionals.

She has worn many hats during her career in fashion, film and photography. Robin started her career as a stylist in Manhattan in the 1970’s. She spent the 80’s acting in Los Angeles and the 90’s behind the camera as an associate producer of documentaries of which one was nominated for an Academy Award. In 1999 she joined Photo Group a large print advertising production company, as an inhouse producer, but it was clear that casting was her real calling.

Street casting became her specialty. She left Photo Group to start her own casting company in 2001 which continues today as ModernagerCasting, stalking her prey wherever she goes.

In 2012, through The Actors Fund she started working with artists living with dementia offering creative activities which she continues to do today.

She credits her 60’s for being her most creative decade yet and come March 30th she’s looking forward to seeing what’s waiting for her on the other side of 70.

https://www.modernagercasting.com/What-We-Do/1

Todays podcast episode is all about finding your voice and speaking your truth.

As women, many of us were taught to not speak up, to play nice, don’t rock the boat etc and after years of swallowing our own voice we lose connection with ourselves and our truth. And then when it come to speaking up in our careers, in relationships or even advocating for ourselves in medical situations it can be very difficult.

My guest today is Doreen Downing a PHD psychologist, author of the book Seven Secrets to Finding Your Voice and host of the Find Your Voice, Change Your Life podcast. Doreen shares her personal experience with losing and finding her own voice that has become the driving passion for her work. We discuss what it truly means to find your voice and explore how it's not just about physical vocal expression but also about authentic self-expression in all aspects of life.

Doreen shares common obstacles individuals face when trying to find their voice and how societal expectations, self-doubt, fear of judgment, and past traumas play a key role. We also talk about the role of self-compassion, mindfulness the power of vulnerability and overcoming fear of judgment as well as practical tips for finding, cultivating celebrating your unique voice.

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Dr. Doreen Downing is a PHD Psychologist, Author, Speaker, and Host of the Find Your Voice, Change Your Life Podcast.

Doreen once suffered from stage fright. In conquering her fear, she found her voice and discovered that being connected to her Essence, the authentic self, is the key to relaxed and confident speaking.

She is passionate about helping others overcome anxiety so they can express the amazing Essence of who they truly are.

https://linktr.ee/drdoreendowning

Free Fearless Speaking Video Series: https://doreendowning.com/video-series/

Many of us grew up in environments where we were not taught to express or manage our emotions. We learned how to stuff things down, put on a brave face and soldier on. And for many of us, myself included it worked quite well …until it didn’t. The transition into midlife with all its changes and upheaval can have a way of bringing things to the surface. And that’s actually a good thing.

Today on the podcast my guest is Dr Patrick Kilcarr, a therapist of 20 yers who specializes in Emotional intelligence. He is also the author of “Leading an Emotionally Intelligent Life.”

In this episode we explore what emotional intelligence means, how we learn it and the profound impact that it can have on both our personal and professional relationships.

We also delve into the consequences of suppressing emotions and it impacts on the journey of self-discovery and reinvention.

Some highlights of the conversation include:

• How emotional intelligence leads to personal and professional success.
• Why emotional intelligence requires self-awareness and understanding the root causes of our emotions.
• How we can choose our responses to emotions to empower oursleves to create positive change in our relationships and surrounding.

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Dr. Patrick Kilcarr has been a therapist for twenty years in the DC area, where he offers individual, couples, group and family therapy. He specializes in Emotional Intelligence and emotional intelligence assessments, and focuses his research on the intersection of risk taking behavior and emotional intelligence. He is a master trainer for Multi-Health Systems Inc., the company that created the most widely used Emotional Intelligence instrument, the EQ-i2.0., which assesses and evaluates emotional competencies in a variety of professional venues.

Doctor Kilcarr is also the head of Georgetown University’s Center for Personal Development since 1999, and Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University’s School of Health Science, teaching interactive courses on personal development and emotional intelligence. He has written extensively on emotional intelligence, addiction and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, where he co-authored an award winning book, “The Voices From Fatherhood: Fathers, sons and ADHD.”

He received his PhD in Developmental Psychology from Maryland College Park’s Institute of Child Study.

https://theeilife.com/patrick-kilcarr/

Leading an Emotionally Intelligent life

Many of us grew up in environments where we were not taught to express or manage our emotions. We learned how to stuff things down, put on a brave face and soldier on. And for many of us, myself included it t worked quite well …until it didn’t. The transition into midlife with all its changes and upheaval can have a way of bringing things to the surface. And that’s actually a good thing.

Today on the podcast my guest is Dr Patrick Kildare, a therapist of 20 yers who specializes in Emotional intelligence. He is also the author of “Leading an Emotionally Intelligent Life.”

In this episode we explore what emotional intelligence means, how we learn it and the profound impact that it can have on both our personal and professional relationships.

We also delve into the consequences of suppressing emotions and the impact on the journey of self-discovery and reinvention.

Some highlights of the conversation include:

• How emotional intelligence leads to personal and professional success.
• Why emotional intelligence requires self-awareness and understanding the root causes of our emotions.
• Choosing our responses to emotions empowers us to create positive change in our relationships and surroundings

Doctor Patrick Kilcarr has been a therapist for twenty years in the DC area, where he offers individual, couples, group and family therapy. He specializes in Emotional Intelligence and emotional intelligence assessments, and focuses his research on the intersection of risk taking behavior and emotional intelligence. He is a master trainer for Multi-Health Systems Inc., the company that created the most widely used Emotional Intelligence instrument, the EQ-i2.0., which assesses and evaluates emotional competencies in a variety of professional venues.

Doctor Kilcarr is also the head of Georgetown University’s Center for Personal Development since 1999, and Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University’s School of Health Science, teaching interactive courses on personal development and emotional intelligence. He has written extensively on emotional intelligence, addiction and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, where he co-authored an award winning book, “The Voices From Fatherhood: Fathers, sons and ADHD.”

He received his PhD in Developmental Psychology from Maryland College Park’s Institute of Child Study.

https://theeilife.com/patrick-kilcarr/

Leading an Emotionally Intelligent life -https://a.co/d/9L7GPkV

For so many years menopause has been a taboo subject - barely talked about between friends, let alone in mainstream media. I don’t know about you but I never heard the term peri-menopause before about 5 years ago. And as a result many women have suffered in silence, weren’t able advocate for their health and felt isolated and alone in their experience.

Today’s guest Laura Okafor-Crane is on a mission to change all that. She is the founder of Perry, affectionately known as the Perry Sisterhood, a platform and information resource for women in peri-menopause, approaching peri-menopause, and post-menopause. Perry is changing the way we talk about life during and after menopause by providing access to information, resources, expert advice and most importantly, as Laura shares, peer to peer support and community.

After watching her mother struggle through menopause in silence Laura wants to make ensure its a different experience for future generations. Perry is a safe space where women can come together to support each other. Its about education empowerment and self advocacy for all women in the menopause transition.

We talk about the lack of awareness and education on menopause in the medical community and how it often leads to to dismissive attitudes and misdiagnosis.

Why community and peer-to-peer support is so important

How empowering women with knowledge about menopause is crucial for them to make informed decisions now and in years to come

How her expertise in global product management has been instrumental in the development and growth of the Perry platform.

If you are menopausal, approaching menopause or have questions about menopause this is the episode for you.

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Laura is the founder and CEO of perry – a community app for perimenopause with more than 12k members. perry is a safe space to connect, support and learn during the menopause transition.

Laura is a FMCG veteran with 12+ years global Marketing experience at Procter & Gamble and Coty. It is her greatest passion to build spaces that serve the underserved.

Having experienced her mother struggling in silence during the menopause transition and being a millennial who approaches perimenopause herself, she was shocked by how little the support system around fertility and pregnancy matches the support women get when approaching perimenopause - which is close to none.

It is her mission to equip the upcoming generation entering the menopause transition with community and education - allowing ultimate self-advocacy.

Laura, being half Nigerian herself, loves Nigerian ‘Nollywood’ movies and lives with her husband and 2 sons.

Website: https://heyperry.com

https://www.instagram.com/ohhelloperry/ https://perry.app.link/podcastguest

Our book: https://shorturl.at/wO267

Shaping the face of menopause panel on You Tube: https://youtu.be/VnYBdDe-6gU

In this episode, I interview Kim Rahir, a health a fitness coach for women over 40, about her inspiring personal story of overcoming illness and taking control of her life through strength training and physical fitness. Kim shares how getting strong physically and mentally transformed her life after a devastating multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis. We discuss the importance of trusting your body, making informed decisions, and the mental health benefits of strength training. Kim emphasizes the importance of physical strength for overall health and quality of life and encourages listeners to see beyond their physical limitations and challenge societal norms around age and capability.

Takeaways

• Health and fitness is about more than just losing weight or fitting a beauty ideal; it's about being mentally, physically, and emotionally strong.
• Trusting your body and listening to its signals is crucial in making informed decisions about your health.
• Strength training has numerous mental health benefits, including reducing anxiety and depression.
• Building strength can empower women and challenge societal expectations of aging and femininity.

• It's never too late to start strength training and improve your overall health and well-being.

_______ Kim is a 60 year old mother of three who was diagnosed with MS 10 years ago and decided to ignore her then doctor's advice and muscle her way back to a happy life. This year she became European Champion in Masters Weightlifting in her age and weight category. Her journey inspired her to leave her career in journalism in her 50s and become a health coach for middle aged women - with a big focus on reactivating and rebuilding muscle. Today, she helps women tap into an abundant source of vitality by reactivating and maintaining their muscles, while ditching diet culture conditioning to actually eat to nourish and flourish. How to get in touch with Kim You can have a free Lifestyle Review with Kim at https://kimrahir.com where you will assess your health and fitness together. You can also follow her on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-rahir/ https://www.facebook.com/kim.rahir/ https://www.instagram.com/kim.rahir/ If you want to get in touch directly, you can email Kim at [email protected]

This episode features Star Hansen, a professional organizer, clutter whisper and author of the book Why the F*#@ Am I Still Not Organized? We discuss the real meaning of clutter, why we have it and its impact on our lives. She shares that clutter is not a peronsal fault but rathera sign of genius and encourages listeners to become resilient and unshakable in the face of clutter. Wedelve deep into the energetic impact of clutter and its connection to achieving the goals and desires we have for our lives and explore the connection between clutter and generating ideas, as well as the relationship between clutter and the creative process. Star shares the importance of having a vision for your life, setting smaller goals and how organizing can help you transform your life. Takeaways

• Clutter is not a personal fault and should not be shamed.
• Clutter can serve a purpose and meet certain needs in our lives.
• Understanding the energetic impact of clutter can help us address specific areas of our lives that may be blocked.
• Setting intentions and taking small steps can help build trust in the organizing process. Ask three questions for every room: what activities do you want to do in the space, how do you want it to look, and how do you want it to feel.
• Having a vision for your life is important for organizing. Start with small goals if long-term goals feel overwhelming.
• Organizing can help you discover who you are and transform your life.
• Collect and organize your ideas and projects to make them more manageable.
• Reframe clutter as a sign of genius and see the message in the mess.

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Star Hansen is a Certified Professional Organizer (CPO), Clutter Whisperer & Keynote Speaker on a mission tohelp you banish your personal Clutter Monster, take control of your stuff, and create a home you’re truly proud of.

Instead of telling you to simply get rid of everything you own (or buy more storage bins to put it in), Starlooks at the deeper meaning of your stuffto help you figure out WHY you feel so overwhelmed by your clutter in the first place.

She has appeared on 30+ TV shows, shared her fitted sheet folding secrets with Oprah & her fans, and created aunique organizing methodology that has helped thousands of people get (and stay!) organized (when no other system, solution, or “hack” could even make a dent in their clutter).

https://starhansen.com/

https://starhansen.com/freeresources/#freebies

Mary Beth Decker shares her inspiring reinvention journey of continually stepping into the unknown. From her career in the Navy to becoming an animal communicator and healer, Mary Beth followed her intuitive nudges and trusted the path that unfolded before her. She emphasizes the importance of courage and overcoming fear when pursuing new opportunities. Mary Beth encourages listeners to trust their intuition and embrace the unknown, as it often leads to growth and expansion beyond what we think is possible for us.

Key Takeaways

• Follow your intuitive nudges and step into the unknown, even if it feels scary.
• Courage is necessary when pursuing new opportunities and facing fear.
• Sobriety can be a transformative experience and open the door to new possibilities.
• Trust your intuition and listen to the voice of your soul.
• Reconnecting with your passions and desires can lead to a more fulfilling life. Seeking insight from someone who has the gift can help overcome health and behavioral issues with pets.
• Creating a loving and joyful relationship with pets requires openness and courage.
• Everyone has gifts, and by remaining open and managing fear, we can discover and embrace them.
• Inspiring others by sharing valuable insights is a meaningful way to make a positive impact

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Maribeth Decker is an intuitive animal communicator, medical intuitive, and energy healer, and is the founder of SacredGrove.com, where People and Pets Heal and Connect. She works with pet guardians who dearly love their animals yet face tough issues. She uses her intuitive animal communication and energetic healing skills to address animals’ physical, emotional, and behavioral issues. She is also an author.

Maribeth is especially gifted in helping pets and their people move gracefully through transitions - into the family, into a new family, or onto the next life. Maribeth helps people find peace and comfort, knowing they have made the right decision for everyone, including their animals. They finally experience that deep, mutual love with the animal they have longed for.

A retired Navy officer, Maribeth’s rich personal life experiences have enabled her to bring a wealth of heart-centered wisdom to her work with each client. Her unyielding intention is to consistently bring forth the maximum benefit for all concerned in the most benevolent manner possible. Maribeth’s speaking style is warm and comforting, accented by a wicked sense of humor. She’s an excellent storyteller, and audiences love her.

Website https://sacredgrove.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maribethdecker/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritualpetpeople LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maribethdecker/

As she was approaching her 40th birthday today’s guest, Stephanie McLaughlin wanted to do something fun and novel to celebrate the occasion rather than the obvious big 4-0 party. So she came up with a plan to mark the milestone year with 40 drinks with 40 people in 40 different places and to make each drink have a symbolic connection to their relationship.

Over the course of the year she reached out to current friends, old colleagues and even old boyfriends. She took pictures and wrote blogs of each experience and along the way she began to realize that this “fun” project had turned into a profound reflection of her life. Happy moments, sad moments and even a few surprises.

Stephanie went in knowing that 40 was a pivotal year for her but what she got from this experience was a powerful, soul-searching journey that changed her life profoundly.

Listen in to hear Stephanie’s experience of the 40 drinks project, what she learned and how it changed her life.

https://fortydrinks.com/project

Listen to the 40 Drinks podcast - https://fortydrinks.com/podcast

https://www.instagram.com/fortydrinks/

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Stephanie McLaughlin is the principal of Savoir Faire Marketing/Communications, a marketing agency in Manchester, NH. Stephanie’s superpower is uncovering a company’s “soul” and then developing stories about that soul that resonate with the audiences most responsible for the company’s success. She strives to help you Make Your Marketing Matter.

The Forty Drinks Project is something Stephanie did when she turned 40. She celebrated the big “four oh” having 40 drinks with 40 friends in 40 different places – and each drink had a thematic connection to the friend. What began as a ridiculous way to celebrate her birthday extended into a yearlong adventure and then revealed itself as a powerful, soul-searching journey that changed her life profoundly. On the podcast, Stephanie has conversations with guests about transformation and reinvention around the milestone birthday.

Stephanie lives in Manchester, NH, with her husband Patrick and a rambunctious black cat named Quinn. Professionally, she’s confident and optimistic. Personally, she’s sassy and a little ridiculous.

Todays guest is the author of a book called “Why I Don’t Like Sex Anymore’. Because, let’s keep it real with everything changing inside us and around us at this time of life sex might be the last thing on our minds. Can you relate? I know I can.

Dr Janet Williams is a board certified OBGYN, Surgeon, Hypnotist and Holistic intimacy coach. She wrote Why Don’t I Like Sex Anymore? After talking to hundreds of women 40 who were struggling to understand their issues with sex and desire.

In this episode wee chat about the physical aspects of desire, but just as importantly Dr. Williams shares the psycho/social factors that also play huge role in how we experience pleasure and intimacy. The good news is that we don’t have to resign ourselves to a sex-less future. There are so many things within our control that can make a difference; Some obvious and others that I actually hadn’t considered before.

Dr. Janet shares fantastic insights and tips from her clinical and coaching practices that can include both medical interventions as well as practical life tips about how to reconnect to our desire and pleasure.

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Dr. Janet Williams is a licensed physician, surgeon, and board-certified gynaecologist in Los Angeles, California. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in obstetrics, gynaecology, sexual medicine, and women's health. Dr. Janet is also a certified life coach and professional hypnotist, combining her medical expertise with soulful, heart-led practices to help women overcome obstacles and experience true pleasure.

Get a free copy of the book here. https://goodgroove.com/my-book-why-dont-i-like-sex-anymore-2/

Her coaching and hypnosis practice can be found here: https://goodgroove.com/

Good Groove Coaching and Hypnosis Program Application for Complementary Consultation: https://fzmyt1lf1ia.typeform.com/to/Eju17ZCd

This is a powerful and heart warming episode about the healing power of community and what can happen when women come together to support each other in times of need.

My guests today are Karen Ward who received a shocking cancer diagnosis in her early 50's and her 2 friends Sara Smeaton and Marsha Shandur who rallied around her with a very innovative concept called the the Super Power Cancer Shower.

In this episode we talk about:

- What a Super Power Cancer Shower is

- How the diagnosis has changed Karens perspective on life

- The importance of listening to your intuition and advocating for your health

- Why asking for help, especially when we really need it, is so difficult for many of us

- How being clear on what you need and asking for help is a true gift for both givers and receivers.

This is such a beautiful conversation with so many amazing nuggets and insights on how we can show up better for ourselves and others.

Since the recording of this podcast the guide for how to host a cancer shower had been launched.

Cancer Shower: https://www.cancershower.com/

Karens Super Power Cancer Shower https://www.gofundme.com/f/lets-help-karen-kick-cancers-butt?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

https://instagram.com/sarasmeaton

https://instagram.com/yesyesmarsha

https://instagram.com/curiouskarenward