Late Bloomer Living Podcast

Jan 28 2025 218 ep. 46 mins 9

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A weekly podcast delivering a fresh perspective on midlife living and reinvention. Join host Yvonne Marchese on her midlife journey and in candid conversations with other Boomers and GenXers who are dreaming big and achieving great things.

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EP 217: Launching Dreams at Any Age: Jean Fleming and Certain Age Magazine

Jan 28 2025 33 mins

Trading Fast-Paced for Fulfillment In this episode, Yvonne sits down with Jean Shields Fleming, a writer who reinvented her life in her late 50s by trading a fast-paced corporate career in the U.S. for a more peaceful life in a small Greek village. Jean shares how this bold move inspired her to launch Certain Age Magazine, a platform that celebrates the voices and creativity of

EP 216: The V Word: Decoding Hormones and Health After 50 with Kate Wells

Jan 21 2025 41 mins

What No One Told You About Hormones and Menopause Think menopause is just hot flashes? Think again. Kate Wells joins Yvonne to reveal the surprising truths about hormones and how they shape your health and happiness. Hormones impact everything—sleep, mood, intimacy—and yet most of us are left in the dark. This episode is here to change that. Why Listen? Whether you're a woman

EP 215: Fitness After 50: Keep it Moving with Cat Corchado

Jan 14 2025 35 mins

11 Minutes to Fitness: A Midlife Guide to Getting Started In this episode, Yvonne chats with Cat Corchado, seasoned fitness expert and movement specialist with over 40 years of experience, about how fitness can be accessible and empowering for everyone—no matter your age or starting point. Cat is back on the podcast for the third time to talk about her upcoming 11 Minute Fit

EP 214: The Fitness Mindset: Strategies for Thriving After 40 with Allan Misner

Jan 07 2025 50 mins

Kickstart Your Health Goals with Allan Misner January is all about setting goals that stick, and today’s guest is here to help you do just that! Allan Misner, a fitness expert and host of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, returns to Late Bloomer Living to talk about staying fit as we age, navigating tough times like the pandemic, and practical tips to overcome those moments when motivati

EP 213: Mastering New Habits at Any Age with Ronnie Loaiza

Dec 31 2024 45 mins

The Science of Habits: How Tiny Actions Lead to Big Results In this episode, Yvonne sits down with certified habit coach, Ronnie Lo, to explore the transformative power of small, consistent actions. Ronnie shares her four-step method for building habits, emphasizing the importance of tactile engagement, celebrating small wins, and shifting your mindset to overcome resistance. Toget

EP 212: From Fear to Action: Embracing New Beginnings

Dec 24 2024 37 mins

What’s stopping you from trying something new? If fear, doubt, or feeling “too old” is holding you back, this episode is for you. In this replay of episode 13, Yvonne shares her personal journey of starting the podcast, battling imposter syndrome and learning new skills. Additionally, she emphasizes the value of finding community and support through teachers and coaches. Prac

EP 211: Beyond Resolutions: Choosing a Word of the Year for Lasting Change

Dec 17 2024 12 mins

What if one word could guide you through the year, like a little compass pointing you toward what matters most? In this short episode, Yvonne shares how choosing a word of the year has helped her stay focused and intentional, even on the tough days. She talks about words she’s chosen in past years—like help, play, and community—and how each one shaped her mindset and choices.

EP 210: Facing Trauma and Finding Yourself with Andrew Dewar

Dec 10 2024 50 mins

What if the challenges in your life have been happening for you, not to you? In this episode, Andrew Dewar—CPA, skeptic turned life coach, and co-founder of the coaching program Five Year You—shares his journey of transformation. Despite achieving financial freedom and checking off the “ideal life” goals, Andrew felt unfulfilled. A hockey accident became the unexpected ca

EP 209: Can You Be Playful When Life Feels Like a Mess? with Lou Blaser

Dec 03 2024 49 mins

What if playfulness could help you navigate life’s toughest moments? In this episode, I sit down with Lou Blaser, host of Second Breaks and writer of We’re All Getting Older, to talk about finding moments of joy and humor even when the world feels overwhelming. We talk about allowing space to grieve when you need it, prioritizing self-care and finding your community to la

EP 208: Why Gratitude Matters More Than Ever

Nov 26 2024 11 mins

It’s Thanksgiving week, and what better time to revisit this special episode all about gratitude? Originally aired in 2021, this short and sweet reflection is a reminder to pause, look around, and truly soak in the beauty of the everyday moments. In this episode, I dive into why Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays and explore the transformative power of gratitude—how it