Vibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and Thriving

Nov 09 2023

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This podcast is for women over 50 who have big dreams and want to learn and draw inspiration from listening to stories of women just like them. Whether you are pursuing your dreams or just beginning to think about it, you are welcome here. Your host is Dr. Kathy Werking, a business owner, educator, artist, nonprofit director, and community activist. She believes that it is important for older women to build communities where they have women with whom to walk side by side into new adventures. Tune in to hear conversations with women covering topics like cultivating your purpose, identifying your mindset towards aging, starting your own business, overcoming fear, dealing with physical changes, and creating fulfilling relationships. The conversations will be frank, the women will be uplifting, and you just might be changed forever. Connect with Us: https://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgrey

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BONUS REPLAY: The Joy and Fear of Pursuing Your Dreams After 50 with Special Guest Cheryl Robbins

Nov 09 2023 49 mins

My guest today is Cheryl Robbins. In this episode, we talk about all kinds of important issues for aging women including what it's like to pursue dreams that we may have given up on when we were younger. Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community: Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgrey Shop my candles! Kentucky Green www.kygreen.com

BONUS REPLAY: Better Sex & Arousal for Women Over 50 with Special Guest Cindy Scharkey

Nov 02 2023 52 mins

I'm thrilled to introduce you to special guest, Cindy Scharkey. Cindy is passionate about opening the doors for women to have conversations about expressing, experiencing and enjoying their sexuality. In this episode, Cindy shares some of the struggles of women over 50 when it comes to having joyful and satisfying sex lives as well as practical tips and suggestions for better sex a

27: Vibrantly Grey Bookclub: This Chair Rocks

Oct 19 2023 14 mins

I've decided that every third week of the month, I will recommend a book that I've found to be helpful, enlightening, eye-opening, or useful at this time of my life. This is my first book recommendation episode. This month's book is entitled This Chair Rocks, A Manifesto Against Ageism by Ashton Applewhite. From this episode: https://thischairrocks.com/ TED Talk: https://www.ted.co

BONUS REPLAY: The Epidemic of Loneliness

Oct 05 2023 32 mins

In this episode, I'm discussing a serious public health issue that existed long before Covid-19: Loneliness. Today, we're addressing loneliness as it shows up in older age, what we can do in our daily lives to assist those who are experiencing loneliness, and what we can do if we are personally experiencing loneliness. The Relationship Cure by John Gottman: https://www.amazon.com/R

26: Aging, Body Image, and Eating Disorders in Older Women

Sep 29 2023 16 mins

In this episode, I dig into the complicated relationship between women and their bodies. The relationship may become more complicated as we age out of society's prevailing notions of physical beauty, or maybe the relationship becomes clearer and more simple. Negative body image can lead to mental health issues, physical health issues, and eating disorders. As I researched for this

BONUS REPLAY: 5 Ways You Might Be Holding Yourself Back

Sep 19 2023 24 mins

In this episode, I am sharing details about some ways you might be holding yourself back from living vibrantly and chasing your big dreams, and some activities or practices to help you overcome those obstacles. You might not know what you want to do You might be buying into ageist norms and stereotypes You might think your dreams are preposterous You might not think you have what i

25: Recognizing the Implosion of Self Doubt and Criticism

Sep 12 2023 8 mins

I almost didn't record this week's episode because of my own implosion of self-criticism. Ironically, I was planning to address self-doubt. Listen in to hear what sparked my own self doubt and critical thoughts, and how I handled it. Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community: Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgrey Shop my candles! Kentucky Green www.ky

24: The Joy and Challenges of Running a Non-Profit Organization

Sep 05 2023 26 mins

Today, I'm talking about the challenges that come with starting and running a non-profit, as well as some stories about how running a non-profit has brought me tremendous joy. Interested in starting your own non-profit? I can help! Contact me through the Vibrantly Grey Facebook page. OTMAS website: onthemoveartstudio.org Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community: Join the Face

23: Age is not a Barrier to Pursuing Your Big Dreams with Margaret & Lyn Layton

Aug 29 2023 29 mins

In today's episode, I'm joined by Margaret & Lyn Layton of Loch Lea Antiques. In the Vibrantly Grey community, we are all about supporting older women pursuing their big dreams. Margaret is in her 60s and Lyn is in her 80s, and on the podcast today, they're talking about how they started their business, collecting stories, developing credibility in your community, customer service

22: Creativity is an Act of Courage with Stacie Vazquez

Aug 22 2023 48 mins

My guest today is a new friend, Stacie, whose story will inspire us to explore sides of us we didn't know we had to open new doors of opportunity. In this episode, we talk about left-handed creativity, creativity as an act of courage, what it means to be an artist, the glory of having no rules, and so much more. Connect with Stacie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacievazquez/ Connec