214 Reignite Your Purpose: One Woman's Path from Combat to Coachingwith Amelia Duran-Stanton PhD

Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,

What does it take to rise from humble beginnings to the rank of Colonel, earn multiple doctorates, and still find time to write a transformative guide for women, rediscover your purpose, and reignite your passion in midlife or beyond? Dr. Amelia Duran-Stanton’s journey is more than inspirational—it’s a playbook for personal power at any age. In episode 214, she shares how her book "The Lotus Within" helps women reconnect to their purpose, set boundaries, and use practical strategies to thrive. From military precision to mindset mastery, Amelia breaks down her LOTUS (Life of Timeless, Unbound Strategies) framework—showing how small, intentional actions can spark lifelong change.

In this compelling episode of Growing Older Living Younger, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with Dr. Amelia Duran Stanton—colonel, physician associate, educator, and author. Drawing from over 30 years in military service and her journey as a mentor and mom, Amelia shares how she helps women focus inward, find clarity, and make incremental shifts that lead to lifelong impact.

Episode Timeline:

0:00 – Introduction and Podcast Theme Gillian introduces the show and outlines the 2025 theme: “Age is Just a Number,” emphasizing how epigenetics affects biological age.

3:57 – Meet Dr. Amelia Duran Stanton Amelia’s impressive military background, educational journey, and dedication to mentoring women are introduced.

7:38 – Journey to Becoming a Physician Assistant Amelia shares how she overcame doubt and imposter syndrome to pursue a career in medicine via the Interservice PA Program.

10:27 – PA Program and Transition to Officer Details of the rigorous training, support networks, and how she moved from enlisted to officer and specialized in orthopedics.

14:17 – Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Explains her process improvement certification and how it helped streamline systems in medical and military settings.

16:14 – Inspiration Behind The Lotus Within The book began as an online course aimed at helping women overcome planning, time management, and prioritization struggles.

19:14 – LOTUS Acronym Unpacked Amelia explains the meaning of LOTUS—Life of Timeless, Unbound Strategies—and the metaphor of blooming where you’re planted.

25:34 – How to Find Your Purpose Practical advice for reconnecting with personal purpose by exploring joy triggers, asking for feedback, and identifying role models.

26:45 – Workbook and Transformation Details how the workbook guides incremental life improvements and promotes self-focus for sustainable change.

31:06 – Overcoming ‘It’s Too Late’ Thinking Amelia counters defeatist attitudes with actionable advice, emphasizing readiness and the power of micro-changes.

35:34 – Final Takeaway Message from AmeliaPut your own oxygen mask on first. Prioritize self-care to better serve others and live a fulfilled life.

Action Steps:

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Guide to Mind and Memory Boosting Strategies

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