Beautiful Second Act

Jan 30 2024 6
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It's never too late to do that thing you've only dared to dream of. Whether you are in midlife or beyond, I challenge you to live a life of passion and purpose. Join me, Patti Diener, for a Beautiful Second Act, where I'll invite you to hear stories that will whisper to your soul, and sometimes prick your skin with goosebumps. There's real talk here, from inspirational, supportive, creative, and sometimes hilarious guests.

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It's Not Goodbye, It's See You Later / Final Episode #158 with Host Patti Diener

Jan 30 2024 26 mins  
In today's final espisode for Beautiful Second Act Podcast, I share with you my hopes and dreams for you. I have lots to share about how things progressed along the way, and I invite you to go back and listen to some of your favorite episodes, or if you are new to the podcast, try it out for the first time. There are 158 to choose from.We are all striving to live our best life in t

One Career Doesn't Define a Person / Interview with Jennifer Degenhardt

Jan 23 2024 39 mins  
If you are seeking something in life that you simply cannot find, but feel the need for it, then you can create it yourself. Just because you have done one thing and done it very well, doesn't mean you have to continue on that path, simply because others believe you should.In today's episode with educator Jennifer Degenhardt, we talk about following the breadcrumbs towards your pur

Big Announcement for Beautiful Second Act / with host Patti Diener

Jan 16 2024 19 mins  
As the universe is ever expanding, so are each of our souls. We grow, change, evolve, and ascend towards our highest good to what we are Becoming.On this 156th episode of Beautiful Second Act, I have a big announcement to share regarding the future of the show, as well as my future professionally. It is with you, my listeners, that I wish to share about the next big steps that are

Learn to Cope With Anxiety & Depression / Interview with Dr. Lori Davis

Jan 09 2024 48 mins  
If you suffer from boughts of anxiety and depression, know that you are not alone. Dr. Lori Davis has anxiety too! She is here today on the podcast to talk all about fully accepting ourselves, understanding how to cope and live with anxiety and depression, and gives us tips and strategies for living your best life after 50!You might have seen her on Instagram sharing her stories of

New Possibilities After 50 at Camp Reinvention / with guests Wendy Perrotti & Dana Hilmer

Jan 02 2024 62 mins  
In midlife or beyond we can sometimes feel stuck in the mundane of life. Our friends at Camp Reinvention have a mission to help women re-write the rules on aging and want to help you create new and exciting possibilities in the second half of life.If you need to build your confidence, desire exitement in your life, or crave peace of mind, the master coaches Wendy Perrotti and Dana

The Last 2023 Episode / Your New Year's Pep-Talk with host Patti Diener

Dec 26 2023 25 mins  
Does the start of a new year bring you anxiety or joy? Do you get excited for what is to come or are you too busy sweeping the last bits of the previous year under the rug? In this final episode of 2023, I talk with you about all the reasons we should celebrate instead of rush to get the year over with. Reflection of all we've accomplished, all we've endured and survived, and all o

Are You Honoring Yourself? / with host Patti Diener

Dec 19 2023 15 mins  
Keeping space open for yourself is something we aren't programed to do. I know most of us are at the bottom of the list of priorities, if we even make the list.On today's episode, I talk about keeping space open for the things that are important to us, cutting out the B.S. that holds us back, and allowing ourselves to follow those bread crumbs of curiosity that are leading us towar

Own Your Vitality While Keeping Your Cool in Midlife & Beyond / Interview w/ Sheilisa McNeal - Founder Fria Jewelry

Dec 12 2023 46 mins  
Women are so powerful, but sometimes we need support through all we endure. It is possible to reclaim agency over our changing bodies during and after peri-menopause and menopause. We should be celebrating the evolutions through life instead of hiding and living in the darkness.In this episode we discuss a new option for cooling relief of hot flashes with Fria Cooling Jewelry. My c

Sex and Intimacy in Midlife and Beyond / Interview With Sex and Intimacy Coach, Daniela Stevens

Dec 05 2023 60 mins  
It makes sense that what satisfied us in our youth might not be what we want in midlife or beyond. Our mind, bodies, and appetites change over time. So, it is natural that what we desire in the bedroom is going to change as well.In this episode, I talked to sex and intimacy expert, Daniela Stevens about normalizing the conversation around sex. We cover menopause, hormones, and the

The Truth About Your Expectations / Season 5 Finale with host Patti Diener

Nov 07 2023 18 mins  
Life doesn't follow logics. Just because according to you and your judgement of how things should progress, doesn't mean what you expect to happen will happen.So what do we do when we realize the truth is we aren't going to get out of this life everything we wanted? How can we accept the lot we are given in this life and still be enchanted with it?In this season finale episode, I t