Why We Need Multiple Income Streams with Heather Abbot
RETIREMENT IS NO EXCUSE TO SIT BACK AND TAKE THINGS EASY!
When Heather Abbot got married at age 57, she retired.
Pretty soon, she was really bored.
So she started looking at possible investments to keep her busy.
She’s checked out bitcoins, mining, recycling plastics, network marketing, affiliates, all sorts of things.
And then, she started sharing what she learned with others.
NOTE: Heather is NOT a Financial Advisor, she simply shares her knowledge and experience.
Today's Guest: Heather Abbot
Founder of Heather Abbot Solutions
Born in 1953 at St Kilda’s Private Hospital, she attended Wynnum Central State School and Wynnum High.
Heather’s first job was as a cooking demonstrator for the Brisbane Gas Company before joining the PMG Department.
She then worked for Telecom Australia followed by Venture Holidays and finally became a real estate agent for the last 20 years.
Now Heather’s passion is showing others how they can build extra streams of income.
Please note: Heather is an information provider not a financial advisor.
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60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share Part 2 of my conversation with Dr Erica Bowen. You can access Part 1 here. All around the world, domestic violence rates have skyrocketed where ever there were lockdowns. For many of those women, they’ve lived with physical and verbal abuse for years. The question is: why do they stay? Why don’t they just leave? And what can we do for people who are in abusive relationships? How do we support them? A friend of mine has been completely open and honest about how her relationship with her ex was verbally, and occasionally physically, abusive, discussing the impact that it had on her with her online followers. So, imagine my surprise when she announced that she was going to re-marry her ex. I needed to get my head round this because to me, in no world was this okay. Why, after all the things she’s told us about what happened in their marriage, would she even consider getting back into a relationship with him? And she’s not the only one who does this, so how does this work? Dr Erica Bowen has spent more than 20 years studying abusive relationships and working with victims of domestic violence. Here, she shares some of her wisdom as to why people stay in abusive relationships, why it’s so difficult to escape them and why society needs to change from the ground up if we’re to stop this from happening. NOTE: This is Part 2 of the interview with Dr Bowen. You can access Part 1 here. Today’s Guest: Dr Erica Bowen Psychologist, Coach and Imagineer of The Hope-Makers As a Registered Forensic and Coaching Psychologist, Hope-Makers are who I work with and provide services for. If you are a social entrepreneur, sole trader, run a small, limited company with a social purpose, or a charitable business, then I’m here for you. My mission is to help you increase your impact in the world but at the same time keep you sane, and help you protect yourself against burnout. My professional journey began 20 years ago when I became an academic psychologist working in the field of family violence prevention. In the last 20 years I have created evidence-based interventions, provided consultancy to the English and Scottish governments on behaviour-change programmes, and led international, national, and local research programmes focusing on service development and evaluation. In 2020, after a successful academic career I left my role as Professor to pursue my own business – The Hope-Makers. I am fuelled by a desire to make the world a better place and know that by supporting you to do the same we can achieve this together. Every element of The Hope-Makers is an expression of this mission. Through Hope-Makers Coaching (CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE) I bring together these strands of experience into innovative individual and small-group coaching programmes that are evidence-based and combine solution-focused, cognitive behavioural and havening** techniques. The Hope-Makers Podcast shines a light on incredible stories of how overcoming personal challenges led purpose-driven professionals to connect with their deeper purpose and turn it into a business. The Hope-Makers Forum is an exclusive membership community through which I provide peer support, coaching, networking and business master-mind opportunities on a monthly basis. Connect with Erica: WEBSITE: https://www.thehopemakers.co.uk/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/erica.bowen2 Join the Menopause, Marriage and Motherhood Movement The latest Podcasts & Articles 60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share
60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share Part 1 of my conversation with Dr Erica Bowen. Part 2 will be released next week. All around the world, domestic violence rates have skyrocketed where ever there were lockdowns. For many of those women, they’ve lived with physical and verbal abuse for years. The question is: why do they stay? Why don’t they just leave? And what can we do for people who are in abusive relationships? How do we support them? A friend of mine has been completely open and honest about how her relationship with her ex was verbally, and occasionally physically, abusive, discussing the impact that it had on her with her online followers. So, imagine my surprise when she announced that she was going to re-marry her ex. I needed to get my head round this because to me, in no world was this okay. Why, after all the things she’s told us about what happened in their marriage, would she even consider getting back into a relationship with him? And she’s not the only one who does this, so how does this work? Dr Erica Bowen has spent more than 20 years studying abusive relationships and working with victims of domestic violence. Here, she shares some of her wisdom as to why people stay in abusive relationships, why it’s so difficult to escape them and why society needs to change from the ground up if we’re to stop this from happening. NOTE: This is Part 1 of the interview with Dr Bowen. Part 2 will be released next week. Today’s Guest: Dr Erica Bowen Psychologist, Coach and Imagineer of The Hope-Makers As a Registered Forensic and Coaching Psychologist, Hope-Makers are who I work with and provide services for. If you are a social entrepreneur, sole trader, run a small, limited company with a social purpose, or a charitable business, then I’m here for you. My mission is to help you increase your impact in the world but at the same time keep you sane, and help you protect yourself against burnout. My professional journey began 20 years ago when I became an academic psychologist working in the field of family violence prevention. In the last 20 years I have created evidence-based interventions, provided consultancy to the English and Scottish governments on behaviour-change programmes, and led international, national, and local research programmes focusing on service development and evaluation. In 2020, after a successful academic career I left my role as Professor to pursue my own business – The Hope-Makers. I am fuelled by a desire to make the world a better place and know that by supporting you to do the same we can achieve this together. Every element of The Hope-Makers is an expression of this mission. Through Hope-Makers Coaching (CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE) I bring together these strands of experience into innovative individual and small-group coaching programmes that are evidence-based and combine solution-focused, cognitive behavioural and havening** techniques. The Hope-Makers Podcast shines a light on incredible stories of how overcoming personal challenges led purpose-driven professionals to connect with their deeper purpose and turn it into a business. The Hope-Makers Forum is an exclusive membership community through which I provide peer support, coaching, networking and business master-mind opportunities on a monthly basis. Connect with Erica: WEBSITE: https://www.thehopemakers.co.uk/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/erica.bowen2 Join the Menopause, Marriage and Motherhood Movement The latest Podcasts & Articles 60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share
60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share Back in 2015, my eldest daughter, Kira, was really into her horse riding. Training for 4-5 hours a day, she lived, breathed and existed all things horsey. Then she was thrown from two different horses in the space of three weeks, each time landing on the same side of her head. I’m from a horsey background and my own experience in this was, just have a couple of days rest then get back on the horse, you’ll be fine. Only she didn’t get better. The “couple of days rest” turned into a week, then two weeks, then several months, and still she showed little improvement. She couldn’t read, couldn’t sleep, couldn’t go on the computer or watch TV. She could hardly stand up half the time. At the time, we all believed that her brain would heal itself. It was going to take some effort on Kira’s part, but if she put in the work, she should be fine. It turns out that isn’t the case. Lately, Kira’s come to the conclusion that the damage – particularly the damage to her memory – is permanent. Find out: Why Kira was sent home from emergency after a 3 minute exam with the doctor The difficulties we faced in trying to convince doctors that she was actually sick How brain injuries aren’t taken seriously or even believed The ongoing problems caused by her injuries The emotional impact of long term memory loss and being unable to join in when your family or friends are talking about an event because you have no memory of it Just because you’ve not got your leg in plaster or your head wrapped in bandages, doesn’t mean you’re fine. Concussions (Traumatic Brain Injuries) are a hidden injury, which makes them all the more serious. http://middleagedwomensstuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_0579.mp4 The first of the two “assisted dismounts” Today’s Guest: Kira O’Connor Kira O’Connor is a final year Photography Degree student, specialising in Fine Art Photography. For as long as she can recall, Kira had a fascination and love for horses. At the age of 4, she began partaking in equine lessons, and before long found herself working towards her dream of competing at an Olympic level. By the age of 9, Kira was already preparing for the day that she could dedicate every waking hour to her horse riding; and so began the journey of convincing her parents to let her attend an equine boarding school. A year later, Kira found herself flying six hours to the other side of the country to attend New England Girls School. For the next five years she was living her dream, living on an equine based campus and riding up to five hours per day on top of her studies. On June 27th 2015, Kira was thrown from her favourite horse and the resulting head injury has – and will continue to be – a challenging road to recovery. However, since she was unable to either ride or attend school, Kira developed a passion for fine art photography. Now in her third and final year of her Bachelor of Photography, Kira is currently in the process of creating a series discussing the realities of brain injuries and amnesia. The latest podcasts & articles… 60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share
60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share Part 2 of my conversation with Dr Wendy Sweet. You’ll find Part 1 – How To Avoid Weight Gain In Menopause here If you head over to any health and fitness guru, odds are the pictures you’ll see are of women in their 20’s or 30’s. The problem is, what works for women in that age group, not only doesn’t work for peri- or post-menopausal women, it is actually detrimental to their health and well-being and is a major cause of weight GAIN. After a long and hugely successful career in the health & fitness industry, Wendy Sweet realised that little was known about the role of exercise and diet during the menopause transition. All of the information and practise was aimed at women in their twenties and no regard was given to the changing nature of a woman’s body as she ages. After extensive research, including doing her Masters degree and then a PhD, she discovered the best exercises to support our body during & after menopause, the ONLY diet that prevents weight gain in this time and how we can avoid the insomnia that afflicts so many women. Dr Wendy Sweet NEVER gives interviews, I was very fortunate to chat to her and get information that is usually only available to her paying clients. Click on the link below and find out about the incredible work this woman does.NOTE: This is Part 2 of the interview with Dr Sweet. Listen to Part 1 here Today’s Guest: Dr Wendy Sweet Women’s Health Expert / Fitness Expert / Menopause Transformation Coach / Speaker / Author For over 30 years I have been involved in New Zealand’s health and exercise industry. Although my original career was as an ICU nurse and I’m not practicing any more, I re-trained and pioneered the Personal Training industry in New Zealand. Once I left this industry, I returned to education and not only was I lecturing in sport, exercise, nutrition and health physiology, but I was so interested in how to help people change their lifestyle behavior, that I undertook my master’s studies in this area. Then I went on to do my doctoral studies in the Faculty of Health, Sports and Human Performance at Waikato University. My desire was to better understand how women perceived their ageing and the role of exercise in this during the menopause transition. I am so pleased that I did! Because what I discovered was that our menopause transition, when we go into the final hormonal changes that herald in the end of our biological reproductive years, is the time to change our lifestyle in readiness for the next 20-30 years of living we still have to enjoy. In a different hormonal environment, what we have done in the past to manage our health, energy and our weight, simply may not work any more. Not many health coaches and other professionals understand this, because there has been very little research on the menopause transition and lifestyle changes that we need to make to help us get ready for our future years. When, through my women’s health research, I looked at many of the symptoms that women experience during menopause, I realised that this is the time of our lives that our health can begin to change and our menopause symptoms may become worse. This happened to me too. Desperate to turn around my own health, weight and symptoms, I set out to untangle the menopause-mayhem jigsaw, so we didn’t need to rely on traditional hormone therapies that have been used in the past. Everything I discovered is now in two fabulous programmes called My Menopause Transformation. Connect with Wendy: WEBSITE: https://www.mymenopausetransformation.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/mymenopausetransformation Are you ready to re-discover your health, vitality and energy in menopause or post-menopause? Discover the difference you can make in your life Take the MyMT™ Symptoms Quiz Join the Menopause, Marriage and Motherhood Movement The latest Podcasts & Articles 60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share
60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share The consensus of opinion is that once you go into peri-menopause, you’ll: 1) put on weight, and 2) probably not sleep for the next 10 years.But what if that doesn’t need to be true. After a long and hugely successful career in the health & fitness industry, Wendy Sweet realised that little was known about the role of exercise and diet during the menopause transition. All of the information and practise was aimed at women in their twenties and no regard was given to the changing nature of a woman’s body as she ages. After extensive research, including doing her Masters degree and then a PhD, she discovered the best exercises to support our body during & after menopause, the ONLY diet that prevents weight gain in this time and how we can avoid the insomnia that afflicts so many women. Dr Wendy Sweet NEVER gives interviews, I was very fortunate to chat to her and get information that is usually only available to her paying clients. Click on the link below and find out about the incredible work this woman does.NOTE: This interview is in two parts. Parts 1 is available from 26/5/21, part 2 is available on 2/6/21 Today’s Guest: Dr Wendy Sweet Women’s Health Expert / Fitness Expert / Menopause Transformation Coach / Speaker / Author For over 30 years I have been involved in New Zealand’s health and exercise industry. Although my original career was as an ICU nurse and I’m not practicing any more, I re-trained and pioneered the Personal Training industry in New Zealand. Once I left this industry, I returned to education and not only was I lecturing in sport, exercise, nutrition and health physiology, but I was so interested in how to help people change their lifestyle behavior, that I undertook my master’s studies in this area. Then I went on to do my doctoral studies in the Faculty of Health, Sports and Human Performance at Waikato University. My desire was to better understand how women perceived their ageing and the role of exercise in this during the menopause transition. I am so pleased that I did! Because what I discovered was that our menopause transition, when we go into the final hormonal changes that herald in the end of our biological reproductive years, is the time to change our lifestyle in readiness for the next 20-30 years of living we still have to enjoy. In a different hormonal environment, what we have done in the past to manage our health, energy and our weight, simply may not work any more. Not many health coaches and other professionals understand this, because there has been very little research on the menopause transition and lifestyle changes that we need to make to help us get ready for our future years. When, through my women’s health research, I looked at many of the symptoms that women experience during menopause, I realised that this is the time of our lives that our health can begin to change and our menopause symptoms may become worse. This happened to me too. Desperate to turn around my own health, weight and symptoms, I set out to untangle the menopause-mayhem jigsaw, so we didn’t need to rely on traditional hormone therapies that have been used in the past. Everything I discovered is now in two fabulous programmes called My Menopause Transformation. Connect with Wendy: WEBSITE: https://www.mymenopausetransformation.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/mymenopausetransformation Are you ready to re-discover your health, vitality and energy in menopause or post-menopause? Discover the difference you can make in your life Take the MyMT™ Symptoms Quiz Join the Menopause, Marriage and Motherhood Movement The latest Podcasts & Articles 60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share
60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share I had a brainwave: wouldn’t it be cool to ask my kids what they thought of my parenting style and how it’s affected them, what did and didn’t work, what they’d change, what they’ll keep for when they become parents. Then I realised what I might be opening myself up for and had a full-on meltdown: this was a thoroughly stupid idea. But I sucked it up and got on with it, mainly because I was curious to find out what they actually did think, and while I was totally hoping that they’d say, “No, you were awesome, Mum! I wouldn’t change a thing!”, there was also this macabre desire to find out where I went wrong and how I completely ruined my kids’ lives so I could beat myself up about it. In this episode, I speak to Kira, my 20-year old eldest daughter, who shocked me by turning up armed with a full-on list of questions as to why I did certain things and why I rarely conformed with what her peers (and their parents) felt was “acceptable” parenting. I also did an episode with my second son, Ryan, who asked how I coped with them as teenagers (listen here), and one with my eldest son, Jamie, about which child did I love the most (listen here). Still on the topic of parenting, one of my most popular podcasts is Why Boys Need Rules (listen here) NOTE: these are my opinions. They’re not the only ones and they’re not the truth, they’re just what worked for me. More fabulous articles and podcasts 60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share
60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share I don’t know about you, but by the time I reached my fifties, I was an absolute MASTER at feeling guilty and being sad about what I’d lost and would never have again (think: cuddles from a little child, the family all being together, pizza nights in front of the TV, school runs, that kind of thing) (okay, maybe not the school runs). It’s such a difficult trap to get out of, but it’s made MUCH easier when you recognise what’s happening. Like, for example, when you find yourself short tempered in the last few days of your child’s visit but that’s because you’re sad that their visit visit is nearly over and you’re going to miss them. Or the way you lie in bed every night with this vague and persistent feeling of regret, accompanied by thoughts about all the things you haven’t done or should have done throughout your entire life? What if that’s just your mind’s way of acknowledging that there’s such a grief about the fact that one major part of your life is over and until you acknowledge it, it’s going to hang around. In this podcast, I go through the things that I’ve done (and hopefully you can do, if you’re inclined) to let go of the guilt and embrace the grief (yes, embracing it makes it disappear so much faster!). Find out: ✨✨ How to start to recognise the different emotions that are reeling through your brain at any moment, and often at the same time ✨✨ How sharing our real selves – authentically and fully – can change the way we experience life ✨✨ How we undervalue ourselves ✨✨ Working out what is it we really want from life ✨✨ Being honest about the things we’re really good at ✨✨ Acknowledging our talents and experience (something we, as middle-aged women, tend to be VERY bad at!) ✨✨(This is a controversial one ) Allowing ourselves the freedom to do things we enjoy and not do things we think we OUGHT to do This is a hugely important podcast for all women to listen to! By the way, the podcasts about my parenting style that I talk about can be accessed here: Jamie’s podcast about favourite children, Ryan’s podcast about how to communicate with teenagers, and Kira’s podcast about why I insisted I was their parent not their friend. The latest podcasts & articles 60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share
60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share Menopause isn’t something that’s openly discussed… at least, not until it happens, and even then, only among close friends. Which means that it’s actually very difficult to find out anything about what to expect during peri-menopause & menopause until you’re right in the middle of it. As far as the medical profession goes, the information available is either really vague or really generic: you may experience this, you might find that, this other thing could be a symptom of menopause, but we don’t know. There’s very little concrete information about menopause because we all experience different things at different times: there’s no certainty about the age at which we’ll start menopause, we have no idea how long it will last and no clue as to which possible symptoms will present and which ones we’re going to avoid. But it’s absolutely crucial that we understand what’s happening and we prepare not just ourselves, but those around us. Come and join me and Maurya Reider in conversation talking about what we experienced during menopause and how we dealt with it. Maurya has some amazing tips for supporting our loved ones. Today’s Guest: Maurya Rieder Wife, mother, IT Project Manager, avid personal growth devotee. Maurya Rieder, oldest of 4 kids, parent of two, American by nature, Australian by choice. She loves to pursue growth type activities, including participating in Landmark Education’s programs for a number of years. Reading personal growth books is one of her favourite pastimes. Maurya has been in menopause for 3 years and is, on the whole, quite happy about that. Connect with Maurya on Facebook (click here) and connect with other women to chat about the menopause by joining the Menopause, Marriage and Motherhood Facebook Group here. More fabulous podcasts and great articles Subscribe today to get new episodes as soon as they’re released! 60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share
60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share According to the 2011 Census, there are over 5000 homeless women over the age of 55 in Australia, with single women being the most vulnerable group. In fact, Homelessness Australia suggests that being over the age of 45 and single, along with renting, significantly increases a woman’s risk of becoming homeless. Gayle McKew’s mission in life is to help and support people in becoming financially independent, particularly at that time of life we’re all heading towards: retirement. Moving from the family home and into a retirement home can be fraught with hidden financial dangers but the really big area of danger is midlife for women. Through no fault of their own, a rapidly increasing number of women over 45 are finding themselves unable to rent somewhere to live, never mind buy a house, unable to get a job and unable to support themselves. We probably all know a midlife woman who permanently house sits and couch surfs at other people’s places between gigs. Or someone who’s moved in with their family. But you probably didn’t think of them as homeless, and they’re fortunate enough to not have to live on the streets. Come and find out more about this pretty horrifying topic and why it’s never too late to start planning for your retirement. Today’s Guest: Gayle McKew Strategic Financial Adviser / Age Care Specialist /Money Coach / Speaker / Author As a financial professional Gayle brings more than 40 years of experience to financially empowering individuals to improve their relationship with money and increase their money confidence. After discovering some friends had had their financial security destroyed, because of their circumstances rather than poor decision making, she realised how many people, especially women, were at risk of losing their security and hope for the future. Having identified people were at risk because of poor financial awareness, she has been on a mission to improve financial skills, especially in women. Her book, Women Mind Your Money is part of her project to improve financial literacy and skills and is focused on empowering women with knowledge & skills so they can thrive financially. Her reasoning is…if you learn how to manage your personal financial situation you have opened the gateway to breaking free and owning your future. Helping people take financial control is part of why she does what she does. She’s developing a program to help women build money confidence and skills. The beta program starts in early April 2021. Connect with Gayle: WEBSITE: https://www.prosperityplanning.com.au/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ProsperityPlanningPartnersFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/WomenMindYourMoney Learn to Mind Your Money Are you frustrated by your relationship with money? Imagine if you could use the skills of a 40 year money veteran to help you access a range of short cuts designed to help you get ahead financially. Think of all the time and stress you could save yourself. Let Gayle help you cut through the boring parts of money so you can get better results for yourself. JOIN NOW 60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share
60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share How did an Irish girl who was working in her family’s restaurant business end up building a highly successful Feng Shui business on the internet? And when I say ‘highly successful’, some of the wins that Patricia Lohan’s clients have achieved include: ✨✨ TV appearances when they wanted to promote their business ✨✨ More money coming in than they ever dreamed possible in such a short space of time ✨✨ Unexpected opportunities in careers when they felt they needed a change, and of course… ✨✨ Finding the relationship of their dreams We also debunk some of the myths about Feng Shui and how it works… Why Feng Shui can be the best starting point when you want to make changes in your life How Feng Shui works What Feng Shui is The fact that you don’t need to move house or knock down walls!) Why putting some Feng Shui into practise in your life can be exactly what’s needed in midlife Listen to the podcast and find out just how easy and simple it is to make huge changes in your life. Today’s Guest: Patricia Lohan Feng Shui Expert, Speaker and Author. Patricia Lohan, is the creator of Feng Shui Mastery and Author of The Happy Home: A Guide To Creating A Happy, Healthy, Wealthy Life. She helps entrepreneurs make their home & businesses magnetic to money, luck and blessings. She shows you what they don’t teach in business school, what lies between the lines, your top secret tool for success. She is a Feng Shui expert, a healer and passionate female entrepreneur who has shaped her dream life living in Bali with her husband. Patricia has a gift at making Feng Shui simple, easy to understand and implement. She has helped thousands of people across the globe embrace Feng Shui and create lasting changes in their businesses, homes and lives. Patricia has seen first hand the power of the mind, surroundings and inner healing, clearing and aligning everything so it works holistically. She loves entrepreneurship with 15 years of experience running and growing three successful start ups of her own. Connect with Patricia on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, website or click here to find out about her Feng Shui Masterclass. More fabulous podcasts and great articles 60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share
60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share FRENCH WOMEN HAVE WHAT SEEMS LIKE AN EFFORTLESSLY ELEGANT WAY OF DRESSING THAT THE REST OF US SIMPLY DON’T POSSESS (I DON’T, ANYWAY) Marie-Anne Lecoeur is an expert in French chic and style (as opposed to fashion) and helps thousands of women to identify their body shape and dress in a way that suits them. She also helps them to find their own stylish flair, something that most of us find very difficult to do. I’ve known Marie-Anne for more than three years now. We speak on the phone several times a week. I knew all of the things that she does online but I didn’t know half of the things I found out about her personally during this interview! 🌟🌟 Marie-Anne quit her job at the age of 50 to follow her love of writing 🌟🌟 Within a few months, she had not one but TWO Amazon best selling books 🌟🌟 For the next six months, one or the other of her books was the best seller in its category 🌟🌟 Her videos have had more than 8.5 million views Listen to the podcast and find out why Marie-Anne has made such a difference in so many women’s lives. Today’s Guest: Marie-Anne LeCoeur Best Selling Author, member of the Federation of Image Professionals International and founder and CEO of MarieAnneLeCoeur.com Born and raised in France, Marie-Anne found herself constantly surrounded by French Chic ladies. Inspired by the style and fashion conversations that would take place around her and her mother’s guidance, Marie-Anne found herself enamored with all that is French Chic. She has learned to create her own style rooted from French Chic and encourages others to do the same. Marie-Anne genuinely wants the very best life for every woman that she impacts. She wants to empower them to discover their own true style so that they can make their own style decisions and take their confidence back. Lecoeur literally means “ Heart” so it’s not a coincidence that she wears her heart on her sleeve and leads women to fall in love with their unique style journey. Connect with Marie-Anne: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/marieannelecoeurauthorWEBSITE: https://www.marieannelecoeur.com/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/marieannelecoeurINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/marieannelecoeur/ FIND OUT HOW TO FRENCH CHIC YOUR STYLE Click on the link below to discover how Marie-Anne can help you STYLE YOUR LIFE NOW More fabulous podcasts and great articles 60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share
60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share One of the reasons that I started the podcast is to share people’s stories because I believe that we all have an amazing story to share, it’s just that most of the time, we just don’t think it’s anything special because it happened to us. This story is no exception. Here’s a woman who: went from being stuck in a job to encouraging her husband to quit his job when she was pregnant with their fourth child, created multi million dollars in real estate, started & ran multiple businesses, most of them not successful until she realised what she was good at and what she wasn’t, going through bankruptcy and losing everything, starting again and rebuilding both her life and their business, buying properties with no money down living from the space of anything is possible I have to say, this was by far the most difficult and confronting episode to do; I don’t like talking about myself. Yep, this one’s about me, my family and what we’ve done. It took me MONTHS to record this so I have a lot of sympathy with my guests when they say they’re confronted about opening up in public! Listen to the podcast and prepare to be amazed (just kidding!) Click on the button to be the first to find out about new episodes! More fabulous podcasts and great articles 60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share
60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share MENOPAUSE IS STILL SOMETHING THAT ISN’T OPENLY DISCUSSED AND, APART FROM THE UK (GO THE BRITS!), ISN’T SOMETHING THAT’S EVEN HINTED AT IN BIOLOGY OR SEX EDUCATION. SO LINDA CONDRILLO DECIDED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THAT. Eleven years is a loooong time in anyone’s books. It’s how long Linda spent dealing with most of her peri- & post menopause symptoms. It’s also – purely by coincidence, of course – the same length of time that it took her to research and write her book about menopause: Period. The End. A journalist by profession, Linda puts a lot of thought and effort into her work, hoping to share knowledge and experiences to help other women – and their families – through this time of life that every woman goes through yet we know so little, and talk even less, about. Listen to this fascinating conversation with a woman who’s thoroughly lived her life. Today’s Guest: Linda Condrillo Author of Period. The End.Linda Condrillo is a freelance writer and author of PERIOD. The End: Wit, Wisdom, and Practical Guidance for Women in Menopause–and Beyond — a lighthearted look at surviving and thriving the change of life. Personal stories from peri to post menopausal women are shared in the book, as well as sage advice from experts in gynecology, sex therapy, osteoporosis, aromatherapy, professional organizing, nutrition, and more. Linda has recently relocated to “Lower Slower Delaware” with her retired husband. She is a former Realtor who enjoys travel, photography, aromatherapy, swimming, volunteering, and finding the funny in any given situation. In addition, Linda shares money saving tips on her Facebook page Frugalinda, where she shares “Everything you always wanted to know about frugality, but were afraid of sounding too cheap to ask.” Her penny-pinching tips have appeared in Woman’s Day Magazine, First for Women, CNN Money.com, SpareFoot.com, Wisebread.com, The Street.com, and GoBanking Rates.com. She is the proud parent of two adult children and is also the Grandmother of two (best gig ever). Connect with Linda:TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FrugaLindaFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lindawritenow Wit, Wisdom, and Practical Guidance for Women in Menopause–and Beyond A lighthearted look at surviving and thriving the change of life. Personal stories from peri to post menopausal women are shared in the book, as well as sage advice from experts in gynecology, sex therapy, osteoporosis, aromatherapy, professional organizing, nutrition, and more. Buy Now 60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share
60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE AMONG MEN IS AT ITS HIGHEST RATE, BUT IT’S SOMETHING THAT STILL ISN’T TALKED ABOUT MUCH, PARTICULARLY BY THE MEN THEMSELVES. OFTEN, IT’S THE WOMEN IN THEIR LIVES WHO FORCE THEM TO ACT. When Luke Heka and Lino Hola lost friends to suicide, they realised that there had been no warning, no signs that the men were feeling as hopeless as they were, it was something that was never discussed. So they decided to try to do something about it. They started by taking a small group of men on a walk in the Gold Coast hinterland. The video captured on that day (you can watch it lower down this page) went viral and Luke and Lino suddenly found themselves inundated with requests to do more walks in more places. What was interesting was that a large portion of the men were there because their partners insisted they went. Sometimes, the men didn’t even realise what was happening till they were dropped off at the meeting point. The other ‘interesting’ thing was how many of those men had considered suicide, whether that was in the previous year, month, week, even that morning. In less than two years, Men’s Medicine has exploded and now does work all round Australia and NZ, and also holds women’s and couples programs. By the way, watch my face when Luke starts telling me about his drug addiction! It’s priceless! This might be Men’s Medicine but it’s a silent killer. Listen to the story of the group and let’s start spreading the word about this. If you know someone who might be in need of this work, you can contact Luke below. Today’s Guest: Luke Heka from Men’s MedicineMens Medicine is a Men’s and Women’s Support and Empowerment movement that was created to help men and women through their challenges and empower them through to the best versions of themselves. Mens Medicine is a Gold Coast based movement that travels throughout Australia and New Zealand to deliver a holistic approach to mental health and personal growth. Committed to having their work reach as many people as possible, most of the guys donate their time to the charity, relying on their normal jobs to pay the bills. Born in New Zealand and raised in country Queensland, Luke got involved with drugs in his teenaged years and, like many of his friends, ended up addicted to Ice, a crystal methamphetamine. Finally realising that his life was rapidly going nowhere, he cleaned himself up, got into bodybuilding and healthy eating, and eventually, along with his friend, Lino Hola, started Men’s Medicine. Luke talks about competing in a triathlon do raise money for the family of his friends’ little girl, Luna. You can find out more about that here: Connect with Mens Medicine: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mens_medicine/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/mensmedicineHQ/WEBSITE: https://mensmedicine.info/ MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN SOMEONE’S LIFE Find out more about events that are on near you and how you – or your partner – can get involved Do It Now 60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share
60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share IF WE’RE ANY KIND OF ALIVE (SORRY FOR THE JUDGEMENT!), WE’RE CONSTANTLY CHANGING AND GROWING… SO ARE THE PEOPLE AROUND US. WHICH MEANS THAT OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THEM MUST ALSO CHANGE CONSTANTLY. HOW DO WE DO THAT? HOW DO WE SUCCESSFULLY RECREATE OUR RELATIONSHIPS ON AN ONGOING BASIS? Not to brag (much), but I scored a bit of a coup here. Paul Sterling worked alongside Tony Robbins for 10 years including appearing on stage with him. Paul is a best selling author (actual best selling author not a pretend one) and pretty awesome relationship coach, and he agreed to come onto my podcast to explain to us – and show us – how to successfully navigate the treacherous waters of relationships. This is an interview where the video is just as important as the audio because Paul shares some amazing graphics that he’s developed that map out exactly how to create and recreate your relationships. Come and find out about the amazing work that Paul does and get some insights into how you can move your relationships forward. Scroll down the page to connect with Paul and sign up for his FREE CLARITY SESSION to check out your relationship Today’s Guest: Paul Sterling Argue Less, Love MorePaul Sterling is an international relationship and intimacy coach, a published author, a communication teacher and tantric educator. He coaches couples on communication, intimacy and sacred sexuality. Paul has been interviewed on TV, radio stations (including Playboy radio) and by newspapers. He is the creator of Magical Relationship Method for turning your relationship and sex life around. Paul didn’t start out to be an intimacy coach. The change came when his career was going strong, but his marriage fell apart and he went through a painful divorce followed by 3 failed engagements. He believed THERE HAD TO BE A BETTER WAY! Hungry for that better way, Paul discovered Nonviolent Communication (NVC) along with Tantra and Sacred Sexuality. He recognized the power of these modalities to help couples transform their relationships and radically improve the amount of love, intimacy and understanding they experience on a daily basis. His career has gone through several radical changes. The first 18 Years were spent as a commercial fisherman in Alaska. He transitioned into being a business consultant and communication coach to leaders. For the last 15 years he has focused on teaching couples transform the quality of their relationship through he books, mp3s, teleseminars and workshops. Connect with Paul: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/tube2showFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/paul.sterling.35WEBSITE: https://www.arguelesslovemore.net/ WANT TO ARGUE LESS AND LOVE MORE? Click here to go to the registration page for your FREE RELATIONSHIP CLARITY SESSION with Paul Do It Now 60 SHARES Share on Facebook Follow us Save Share
