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Welcome to the Inspiring Living for Women podcast, where women over 40 share their stories of resilience, transformation, and triumph. In each episode, we dive deep into candid conversations with incredible women from all walks of life—each embracing their unique journey, facing challenges, and celebrating victories. From career reinventions to personal growth, our guests open up about the struggles they’ve faced and the wins they've achieved, offering wisdom, inspiration, and a refreshing d ...
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More Than a Gut Feeling: The Science and Soul of Intuition
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In this episode, Anna Quigley — coach, speaker, and former import business owner — shares how intuition can help women trust themselves, align with their purpose, and manifest meaningful goals. Drawing from her unique journey that took her from corporate life in San Francisco to a mountaintop in India, and eventually to running a fair trade busines…
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Breaking Free from Invisible Barriers: Dr. Lise Janelle's Approach to Transformation
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In the most recent episode of the Inspired Living for Women podcast, host Lauri Wakefield is joined by Dr. Lise Janelle—breakthrough coach, former championship rower, and soon-to-be co-author with Jack Canfield—for a powerful conversation about the hidden beliefs that shape our lives. Dr. Lise shares her deeply personal journey through loss, reinve…
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Beyond the Myth of Adoption: Anna Maria DiDio on Parenting, Identity & Belonging
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In this episode, Anna Maria DiDio shares what many adoption stories leave out—the emotional layers of loss, identity, and adjustment that unfold long after the papers are signed. We talk about bringing 7-year-old Priscilla home from a Mexican orphanage to suburban Philadelphia, and how love alone can’t erase the trauma of being uprooted. Anna Maria…
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Beyond the First Dream: Alexandra Dotcheva’s Bold Midlife Pivots to Health, Wealth, and Self-Belief
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In this episode, we explore Alexandra Dotcheva’s inspiring journey of reinvention. After nearly 30 years dedicated to the violin, she faced the reality that fear+ was holding her back from true fulfillment. At 32, she boldly left music to pursue nursing, later building financial freedom through real estate investing. Alexandra shares how immigratin…
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Inside Deborah LeBlanc's Life as a Death Scene Investigator, Celebrity Paranormal Expert and Hypnotherapist
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In this episode, we explore the extraordinary life of Deborah LeBlanc—a licensed death scene investigator, seasoned paranormal expert, and the resident clairsendium in the upcoming Discovery Channel series Through the Veil. With over 27 years of experience and more than 500 investigations, Deborah uses her clairsentient abilities to uncover what ot…
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Aging Without Apology: Finding Connection in Your Own Reflection
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In this episode of the Inspired Living for Women podcast, guest Alina Wilson offers a refreshing and deeply honest take on beauty and aging—one that goes far beyond creams, procedures, or surface-level fixes. A veteran of the beauty industry, medical spa owner, and women’s retreat facilitator, Alina shares her personal journey through single mother…
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Gail Shapiro: Empowering Women Across Generations Through Financial Literacy, Advocacy, and Storytelling
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In this episode, Gail Shapiro shares her journey of empowering women through financial literacy programs like the Womankind Financial Literacy Project, her book Money Order: The Money Management Guide for Women, and online workshops. She also discusses her STORM method for personalized organizing and her novel To Sisterhood!, which highlights women…
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A Healing Journey: Blanca Rodriguez on Forgiveness, Resilience & Rediscovering Joy
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In this episode of the Inspiring Journeys podcast, Blanca Rodriguez, a medical and canine massage therapist, holistic life coach, and author, shares her journey of healing from childhood trauma. Growing up in a chaotic environment marked by loss and mental health struggles, she emphasizes the importance of breaking the silence around trauma. Blanca…
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Mia Hanks Shares Personal Insights About the Silent Dangers of Covert Narcissism
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In this episode of Inspiring Journeys, Mia Hanks shares her powerful story of surviving 29 years of narcissistic abuse in a marriage with a covert narcissist. She discusses the subtle manipulations, love bombing, and emotional control that make it difficult for victims to recognize the abuse. Mia opens up about the emotional and psychological toll,…
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Challenging Assumptions and Breaking Barriers: Barb Jacques’ Mission to Transform Lives
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In the most recent episode of the Inspiring Journeys Podcast, Barb Jacques shares her remarkable story of resilience and transformation following a rare bone marrow diagnosis of PNH and aplastic anemia. Barb’s life changed overnight after she fainted, leading to a 20% survival prognosis. Her journey of self-advocacy, personal growth, and redefined …
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Turning Childhood Shadows into Light: Sharon Rolph’s Journey to Healing and Purpose
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In this Inspiring Journeys episode, host Lauri Wakefield welcomes Sharon Rolph, who shares her journey from a traumatic childhood to a purpose-driven life. Growing up in fear and invisibility, she excelled academically to stay unnoticed, later uncovering painful family secrets. The trauma led to trust issues and using weight as protection. Through …
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Breaking the Silence: Lisa Tickel on Healing Childhood Trauma and Embracing Hope
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In the latest episode of the Inspiring Journeys podcast, host Lauri Wakefield focuses on childhood abuse and the path to healing with guest Lisa Tickel, a survivor-turned-advocate. Lisa shares her deeply personal story, highlighting the invisible wounds of trauma and her transformative journey through self-awareness, support, and education. The epi…
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Jeanne Grant’s Journey: Conquering Lyme Disease and Finding Hope
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In this episode of the Inspiring Journeys podcast, guest Jeanne Grant shares her powerful story of resilience and advocacy after she was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2011. She shares her story from childhood, her introduction to horses, her shift to a career in accounting, and her life as an advocate for Lyme disease awareness. This enriching con…
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Discover Mayim Vega's Path From NASA to Becoming a Naturopathic Herbalist
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In this episode of the Inspiring Journeys podcast, Mayim Vega shares her incredible transformation from a high-tech career at NASA to her calling as a Naturopathic Herbalist and Holistic Life Coach. She opens up about how a personal health crisis became the turning point that led her to embrace holistic wellness. Drawing from ancient healing practi…
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Revolution in Radiation Safety: Dr. Lauren Ramsey’s Innovative BAT Shield
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In this episode, we highlight the inspiring journey of Dr. Lauren Ramsey, a breast cancer surgeon, inventor, and advocate for healthcare safety. From her childhood dream of becoming a doctor to creating the innovative BAT Radiation Shield, Dr. Ramsey's story reflects her compassion, determination, and drive to make a difference. Her dedication to p…
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Discover Essential Tips for Breast Health and Living Toxin-Free with Patricia Luccardi
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In this inspiring episode, Patricia Luccardi shares her journey from a New York makeup artist to a holistic health advocate. She discusses her passion for women’s health, natural hormones, and toxin-free living. Patricia explains how her career shift deepened her understanding of endocrine health and its importance. She offers practical tips to red…
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Revitalize Your Path to Fitness After 50: Tips from Rita Jenkins-Wolcott
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In Episode 4, I interview fitness expert, Rita Jenkins-Wolcott. Her journey from ballet and dance to becoming an influential figure in fitness is truly inspiring. Rita candidly shares her struggles with body image within the rigid dance standards and how discovering strength training at 47 became a pivotal moment in her mindset and career. Her stor…
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Discovering Purpose: Tara Murphy's Inspiring Story of Passion and Perseverance
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In the latest episode of the Inspiring Journeys podcast, Tara Murphy shares her powerful story of resilience and transformation. With a lifelong passion for horses nurtured by her aunt, Tara developed a strong sense of determination early on. This passion seamlessly transitioned into her professional life, where she spent over 26 years at a credit …
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From Spa Owner to Branding Powerhouse: Debbie Menke's Journey of Reinvention and Success
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Discover the inspiring journey of Debbie Menke, who turned her dreams into reality by founding Spa-Dee-Dah, a day spa in rural Iowa, from an old paint store. Join me, Lauri Wakefield, as Debbie shares how she created a sensory-rich environment and rose to become the national sales manager for Jane Iredale Cosmetics, leading a team of 70 women with …
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How to Embrace Change in Your Fifties: Insights from Leslee Wegleitner
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Host: Lauri Wakefield Guest: Leslee Wegleitner Tune In To: Discover how to embrace change, find new purpose, and thrive after 50. Leslee’s inspiring journey is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to start fresh, and that life after 50 can be just as rewarding and meaningful as any other stage. Whether you're navigating your 50s or preparin…
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