Late Bloomer Living Podcast

Dec 10 2024 210 ep. 46 mins 11
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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 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

EP 207: The Unexpected Path to Joy: Jeanne Blasberg on Pivoting with Purpose

Nov 19 2024 44 mins  
What if your next chapter wasn’t about slowing down but diving into something completely new? In this episode, my guest is Jeanne Blasberg, an award winning novelist who’s also taken a surprising turn into farming. Jeanne has worn many hats—from corporate banker to stay-at-home mom to author—and now she’s embracing regenerative farming to repair the soil and make health

EP 206: How a Divorce Led to a Life of Creativity and Purpose for Jenny Alexander

Nov 12 2024 35 mins  
Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to turn a difficult life event into something positive? In this episode, Yvonne chats with Jenny Alexander, who did just that. After a challenging divorce, Jenny found a new path as a writer and entrepreneur, eventually publishing 13 books. She shares how her desire to help others going through similar struggles led her to reinvent her

EP 205: Empowered Aging: A Conversation About Life, Death, and Dignity with Alex B

Nov 05 2024 47 mins  
In this episode, Yvonne speaks with Alex B, an academic turned model and activist who embodies a bold and liberated approach to aging. Alex shares her journey of moving from an academic career into modeling and activism later in life, and how she’s followed her evolving interests with purpose and passion. Yvonne and Alex discuss her views on the pro-aging movement, the righ

EP 204: Embracing the Creative Process at Any Age with Audrey Steidl

Oct 29 2024 38 mins  
Do you miss the creative freedom you had before life got busy with work and responsibilities? In this episode, I sit down with Audrey Steidl, first-time novelist, to talk about how she found creative freedom in writing after her career as an actress, television producer and years in the hospitality industry. Audrey shares how a paranormal experience in her 20s sparked the idea for

EP 203: It’s Never Too Late to Live Your Best Life with Aunty Skates

Oct 22 2024 48 mins  
Ever feel like you’re sitting on the sidelines of your own life? In this episode, I chat with Auntie Skates, who started skateboarding in her 40s and found more than just a new hobby—she found courage, resilience, and a whole new outlook on life. We talk about her journey of learning to fall, facing fear, and why it’s never too late to embrace play and adventure. Whet

EP 202: Chasing Dreams at Any Age: Behind the Scenes with Melissa Davey

Oct 15 2024 43 mins  
Ever wonder what it takes to completely reinvent yourself later in life? In this episode, I sit down with filmmaker Melissa Davey for the second time to get an update on her life since she quit her corporate career to become a filmmaker. We dive into the making of her second film, Climbing Into Life, the story of Dierdre Wolownick, the oldest woman to climb El Capitan. Meliss

EP 201: How Our Stories Shape Our Experience of Aging with Georgia Clark

Oct 08 2024 46 mins  
What if the stories we tell could reshape our understanding of aging? What if that led to happier and healthier lives as we age? In this episode, we’re sitting down with Georgia Clark, author and founder of the storytelling series, Generation Women, to talk about the power of storytelling and its role in building meaningful intergenerational friendships. Join us as we exp