Late Bloomer Living Podcast

Mar 04 2025 223 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 222: From Invisible to Invincible: Real Talk for Women Over 50 with Donna Cravotta

Mar 04 2025 30 mins  
The Power of Being You Ever wondered how to truly embrace who you are after 50? In this episode of Late Bloomer Living, I chat with Donna Cravotta, the creative mind behind Cravotta Media Group and the Real 50 Over 50 community. Donna shares how reclaiming your true identity and embracing who you are after 50 can transform your life. It’s a conversation filled with practical

EP 221: The Power of Play: Why You Need it NOW

Feb 25 2025 11 mins  
Ever feel like life’s nonstop demands leave you drained? Is the relentless news cycle and endless scrolling leaving you overwhelmed and stressed? Have you ever thought about taking a break to play? In this episode, Yvonne shows you that play isn’t just for kids—it’s a powerful tool for cutting through stress, sparking creativity, and helping you handle life’s pressures wi

EP 220: Finding Your Calling Later in Life with David Heuvelman

Feb 18 2025 36 mins  
Curiosity, Courage, and Change Ever felt like it's too late to follow your dreams? In this episode, David Heuvelman proves that reinvention has no expiration date. David took a bold leap by heading to law school in his 60s after a career in theater and event production. He shares how he overcame imposter syndrome, how his age was actually a benefit in law school, and how his un

EP 219: The Secret to Staying Fearless After 80 with Carolyn Meyer

Feb 11 2025 34 mins  
Your Next Adventure is Waiting At 87, writer and comedian Carolyn Meyer is living proof that it’s never too late to shake things up. After losing her third husband, she took an improv class on a whim—and ended up launching a whole new career in stand-up, storytelling, and podcasting. From hilarious online dating misadventures to creating her raunchy alter ego, Lusty Bangor, Car

EP 218: The Power of Becoming Who You’ve Always Been with Wendy Cole

Feb 04 2025 66 mins  
What does it take to truly live as your authentic self? In this episode, I sit down with Wendy Cole, host of Demystifying the Transgender Journey, to talk about her extraordinary path to self-acceptance. Wendy knew from a young age that she was a girl, but societal expectations forced her to hide her true identity for decades. It wasn’t until she was 67 that she finally embr

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