Best Reinventing Yourself After 50 Podcasts (2025)

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Radical Reinvention After 50: Design, Freedom, Love, Purpose & Possibility 40:05

19d ago40:05

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👤 Guest Introduction: Lisa Copeland is a trailblazer in the world of midlife love and reinvention. An internationally recognized dating coach for women over 50, Lisa is the author of The Winning Dating Formula for Women Over 50 and has been featured on Dr. Phil, ABC, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and more. After building a successful business…

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ASKITA E175 Interview with Josh Wilk, Founder of Renew Democracy 250. 1:04:51

2h ago1:04:51

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In this episode of ASKITA, John gets asinine about our personal growth as it relates to American Democracy. This is a non-partisan episode that will get you thinking about how you engage in our political system. If you are stressed, anxious and looking for like minded poeple who care about community, you especially don't want to miss it. John intro…

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Ep 239 Own Your LANE: A Plan for Strategic Visibility & Authority 33:36

1d ago33:36

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In this episode, host Bernie Borges is joined once again by visibility and branding expert Michelle B. Griffin, who last appeared on episode 106. Since then, Michelle has evolved her signature message—“visibility is not vanity, it’s value”—into a powerful new framework she calls “Own Your Lane.” Michelle breaks down the LANE framework, which guides…

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E109 Finding Inner Peace through The Ancient Wisdom of Ahimsa 38:54

4d ago38:54

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In this heartfelt and vulnerable episode of The Midlife Purpose Project, Katie explores the foundational yogic principle of Ahimsa — the practice of nonviolence — and why cultivating inner balance is essential for living a compassionate, purposeful life. After taking a much-needed pause last week (and walking her talk), Katie opens up about feeling…

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Love After 40: 5 Proven Keys to Confidence, Boundaries, and Emotional Freedom 45:17

5d ago45:17

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In this powerhouse episode of Life Check Yourself, I sit down with JM Ryerson—leadership coach, international speaker, and bestselling author of Let's Go Win and Upgrade. JM is the founder and CEO of Let's Go Win and has helped companies double (and sometimes triple!) their revenue by simplifying leadership, alignment, and performance. If you're na…

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ASKITA E174 Intervew with the Jewish Stripper 1:48:52

5d ago1:48:52

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In this episode of ASKITA, John interviews Alla Kaplan, a former stripper and current business woman, about her life experiences and podcast "The Jewish Stripper." They discuss Alla's journey from immigrating to the United States as a child to her experiences in the adult entertainment industry, her struggles with mental health and substance abuse,…

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Breaking the Silence: Overcoming Sexual Abuse, Trauma, and Reclaiming Your Life After 50 19:43

6d ago19:43

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What happens when the "perfect" life you've built starts crumbling beneath your feet? At 50 years old, Christina L. Woods faced a life-altering reality—autoimmune issues, anxiety, and the breakdown of her 25-year marriage. Despite a successful corporate career, she couldn’t escape the truth she'd been hiding for years: deep-seated trauma stemming f…

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EP 236: Why Adults Need Play Too with Tabitha Dell'Angelo 49:24

6d ago49:24

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How to Be More Playful in Midlife What if being a responsible adult actually meant making more time for joy? In celebration of the International Day of Play, Yvonne is joined by professor and TED speaker Tabitha Dell’Angelo for a deep, energizing conversation about why play isn’t just for kids—and why it’s never too late to rediscover your playful …

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Ep 238 Serve. Lead. Leave a Legacy That Outlives You 35:42

8d ago35:42

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This week’s episode features an inspiring and vulnerable conversation with Chris Bjorling—business leader, Scout volunteer, church community member, and, above all, a legacy-builder in every part of his life. Whether you missed our full conversation or want to soak up the key insights, here are three powerful discussion points and one big takeaway …

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5 Breakthrough Secrets to Master Marriage, Midlife, Communication, Conflict & Clarity 33:15

11d ago33:15

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👤 Guest Introduction: Sharon Pope is a Certified Master Life Coach, renowned relationship expert, and seven-time internationally bestselling author—including the hit book Stay or Go, which sold over 300,000 copies. She helps women and men heal, transform, or release struggling marriages with radical clarity and compassion. In this episode, Sharon a…

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Choosing Yourself First: Embrace Healing and Empowerment After 50 26:07

13d ago26:07

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Michelle Biship's incredible journney from trauma to transformation is a powerfful testament to the resilience and strength within us all. Born into a chaotic, abusive childhood with a mentally ill mother, Michelle’s "perfect" exterior life hid the deep emotional pain she endured. Struggling with anorexia as a young girl, Michelle’s early trauma se…

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EP 235: Reinvention After 50: My Biggest Takeaways from 5 Years of Podcasting 24:04

13d ago24:04

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Five years. Over 200 conversations. One big realization: It’s never too late. After five years of hosting the Late Bloomer Living Podcast, I’ve had a front-row seat to hundreds of stories of reinvention, resilience, and playful transformation—and let me tell you, I’ve learned a lot. In this special solo episode, I’m sharing my biggest takeaways abo…

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EP # 106: Prioritizing Self-Care & Taking a Midlife Break with Suzy Rosenstein 24:27

14d ago24:27

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Today’s episode is with Suzy Rosenstein, Host of the Women in the Middle Entrepreneurs Show. Suzy is a woman in the middle entrepreneur who has had an online coaching business in the midlife space now since 2015. She’s also been a podcast host since 2017 (and now hosts two shows) and knows the importance of prioritizing self care and getting clear …

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Ep 237 O.C. Tanner Proves the ROI of Employee Fulfillment and Culture 33:18

15d ago33:18

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Denis Beausejour joins Bernie Borges to discuss insights from O.C. Tanner’s research on how employee fulfillment directly impacts workplace culture, retention, and performance. Denis is Managing Director at the 98 year old company with a stellar reputation for employee recognition and engagement solutions. Dennis shares insights from O.C. Tanner’s …

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E108 Redefining Success In Midlife: Are You Defining It on Your Own Terms? 38:09

18d ago38:09

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In this episode of The Midlife Purpose Project, Katie invites you to take a closer look at what success really means—especially in the middle chapter of life. Too often, society defines success by external achievements, productivity, and material gains. But these markers can leave us stuck in an endless loop of goal-chasing and short-lived satisfac…

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Unlocking Emotional Healing: Toni Bergins and the Power of Dance for Women Over 50 28:10

20d ago28:10

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In this powerful episode, embodiment coach Toni Bergins shares how movement can serve as emotional medicine, helping us release trauma, pain, and repressed emotions stored in the body. Discover how JourneyDance Toni’s transformative dance practice, helps individuals heal by using movement to express what words cannot. Toni’s personal journey from e…

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EP 234: Midlife Makeover: Reclaiming Your Style and Your Story with Hardie Cobbs 35:40

20d ago35:40

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What if the mirror reflected not just your image, but your next chapter? When artist and mom Hardie Cobbs was diagnosed with breast cancer, everything paused—except her clarity. What followed was a powerful reinvention that blended personal style with intentional living. In this episode, Hardie shares how she found her way from survival to service,…

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EP #105: Changing Focus in Midlife from Caretaker to Entrepreneur with Missy Wokasch 37:17

21d ago37:17

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Today’s episode is with Missy Wokasch. Missy is a woman in the middle entrepreneur whose life coaching business is targeted at women struggling in the Sandwich Generation because that is near and dear to her heart. In this episode, you will hear: What it's like to change focus in midlife from caretaker to entrepreneur. Why it's never too late to do…

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Ep 236 9 Midlife Lessons You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner 1:13:06

22d ago1:13:06

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In a first of its kind on the Midlife Fulfilled podcast, Bernie is joined by nine (9) guests for a panel-style episode. The result was a 75-minute conversation that captured decades of wisdom, insights, and inspiration. Bernie Sets the Stage for the Panel: Each guest shares insights based on a question they selected from a pre-shared list. Transfor…

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E 107 Mel Robbins' Let Them Theory: The Viral Trend That Leaves Out This Key Piece 1:01:31

25d ago1:01:31

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Katie welcomes her friend and returning guest, Stacey Uhrig, for another deeply insightful conversation—this time diving into Mel Robbins’ viral new book, The Let Them Theory. Together, they unpack the powerful message behind the movement: letting go of control, learning to regulate our nervous systems, and choosing peace over people-pleasing. In t…

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From Role Mate to Soul Mate: Unlocking Deeper Love & Connection 43:43

26d ago43:43

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Guest Introduction Today, we are honored to welcome Dr. Warren Farrell, a renowned Ph.D., internationally bestselling author, and one of the world’s top 100 thought leaders (as recognized by the Financial Times). His work has shaped both the women's and men’s movements, and his latest book, Role Mate to Soul Mate, dives deep into the science and ar…

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The Power of Who You Know: Leveraging Connections for Career and Life Success After 50 28:03

27d ago28:03

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Have you ever wondered if who you know matters more than what you know? This question lies at the heart of a transformative conversation with Janice Porter, a relationship marketing strategist who turned her teaching career into a thriving business built on connections. Janice’s journey—from elementary school teacher to LinkedIn specialist—offers v…

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EP 233: From Childhood Trauma to Self-Love with Rachel Linnett 44:52

27d ago44:52

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A Midlife Story of Healing and Hope After a painful childhood and years of self-protection, Rachel Linnett found herself at a breaking point in midlife. What followed was a powerful journey of healing, self-discovery, and learning to live from love instead of fear. In this conversation, Rachel shares her personal story with honesty, warmth, and wis…

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EP #104: Finding Balance as an Entrepreneur in Midlife with Amy Wilson 30:05

28d ago30:05

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Today’s episode is with Amy Wilson. Amy is a woman in the middle entrepreneur who’s a board-certified geriatric pharmacist, a fitness professional, and a nutrition coach. In this episode, you will hear: The importance of finding balance as an entrepreneur in midlife. What preventative health for midlife can look like. Why it's important to understa…

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Ep 235 Heather Johll's Transformational Healing Beyond Weight Loss 32:44

29d ago32:44

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Bernie welcomes Heather Johll for an open and deeply vulnerable conversation about healing and transformation in midlife. Heather, currently Vice President at Ascension Health with over twenty years of leadership experience, shares her remarkable journey of reinvention—from reaching a weight of 385 pounds and struggling with serious health issues, …

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E106 Beyond the Negativity Bias: How Beginner’s Mind Can Help You Rewrite Your Midlife Story 36:59

1M ago36:59

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As we reach midlife, many of us carry a lifetime of stories, scars, and beliefs that feel like truth—but what if they’re not? In this episode, Katie explores how our past experiences—particularly the painful ones—shape our present reality and often keep us stuck. This is the power of the negativity bias, and it's quietly directing your life from th…

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From Apartheid to Empowerment: A Journey of Reinvention and Purpose After 50 48:01

1M ago48:01

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What happens when life keeps pushing you to start over? For Wendy Alexander, every new beginning became an opportunity for transformation and growth. Wendy’s journey begins in apartheid South Africa, where an encounter with racial segregation at the age of seven sparked her passion for justice. That pivotal moment on the beach, when police removed …

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EP 232: Healing Doesn’t Follow a Timeline with Irene Buchine 36:14

1M ago36:14

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Author and educator Irene Buchine didn’t learn to read until she was 34—and went on to earn a master’s degree in education and publish a powerful children’s book about emotional struggle. In this heartfelt conversation, Irene shares her journey through undiagnosed dyslexia, childhood trauma, and the long road to healing. We talk about the courage i…

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EP #103: Giving Yourself Permission to Reinvent Yourself After 50 with Allyson Roberts 30:43

1M ago30:43

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Today’s episode is with Allyson Roberts. Allyson is a woman in the middle entrepreneur who’s rolled up her sleeves, taken back control, and figured out how to make tech work for her in her business. In this episode, you will hear: Why giving yourself permission to reinvent yourself after 50 can be a life changing decision Why it’s never too late to…

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Rebuilding After Divorce for Men: Mental Health, Masculinity, and Moving Forward with Marc Azoulay 34:03

1M ago34:03

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When the dust settles after divorce, what comes next for men who are left feeling lost, ashamed, or angry? In this episode, Jaime Davis sits down with Marc Azoulay, a licensed psychotherapist and founder of Men’s Therapy Online, to explore the often-overlooked emotional fallout of divorce for men. Marc shares the two most common archetypes he sees …

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Ep 234 How Men Over 40 Can Get Fit and Stay Strong with Funk Roberts 45:11

1M ago45:11

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In this inspiring conversation, host Bernie Borges sits down with fitness expert Funk Roberts, a bona fide authority on helping men over 40 reclaim their health, fitness, and vitality. As a former pro athlete, best-selling author, and the creator of the renowned 40 Alpha program providing community for more than 10,000 men, Funk brings a no-nonsens…

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E105 Finding Peace In Turbulent Times - Using Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science 35:31

1M ago35:31

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In this heartfelt and practical episode, Katie Farinas shares a deeply personal and powerful session titled "Finding Peace in Turbulent Times." With the world feeling increasingly chaotic, Katie invites listeners to explore peace not as something passive or external—but as a powerful inner resource we can access at any time. Drawing on yogic philos…

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Life After 50: Unconventional Paths to Reinvention and Purpose 27:09

1M ago27:09

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Have you ever wondered if it's too late to completely reinvent yourself? Dr. Alison Schmidt's story will make you think again. Born the questioning "black sheep" middle child, Alison always challenged conventional thinking. After building a successful executive coaching business over 20 years, everything came to a screeching halt when COVID hit—rig…

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EP 231: Two Voices, One Story: A Daughter’s Journey to Help Her Mom Publish with Hollis McCarthy 38:41

1M ago38:41

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Honoring Her Mother’s Dream When actor and audiobook narrator Hollis McCarthy helped her mom, Dee Maltby, publish a fantasy novel that had been sitting in a drawer for over 30 years, she never imagined it would lead to an eight-book series—or a deeply meaningful creative journey. In this special Mother's Day episode, Hollis shares how she became he…

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EP #102: Pivoting Into Being an Entrepreneur in Midlife with Jessie Mahoney 39:29

1M ago39:29

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Today’s episode is with Jessie Mahoney. Jessie is a woman in the middle entrepreneur who’s a physician who made an entrepreneurial pivot to coaching high achieving women, mostly physicians, who are successful on the surface but struggle underneath and also teaches yoga and leads retreats. In this episode, you will hear: The challenge and excitement…

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'The Pause Effect Part 1' 53:33

1M ago53:33

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In today's episode I talk about the one thing we as women don't get to hear or discuss enough, and that is menopause. For the longest the only thing that I ever heard about menopause were the hot flashes that women experience. I never heard anything about pre menopause until I, myself started experiencing it. The rollercoaster that we as women, mos…

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Ep 233 How Gen Xers Are Finding Fulfillment in Their Next Chapter 37:25

1M ago37:25

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In this special episode, host Bernie Borges welcomes Nicole Gray and Ann Marie Henke, co-hosts of the What's Next Gen X podcast, for a dynamic conversation about embracing "what's next" and reinventing your career during midlife. Bernie, Nicole, and Ann Marie discuss the unique challenges Gen Xers face—from unexpected layoffs to navigating the fear…

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104 Midlife Isn’t a Crisis—It’s a Calling: Purpose & Possibility with Tamara Cortoos 1:12:00

2M ago1:12:00

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Feeling Stuck in Midlife? Find Purpose & Fulfillment with Tamara Cortoos Midlife can feel like a crossroads—filled with self-doubt, career shifts, and questions about what’s next. But what if midlife isn’t about starting over, but about evolving into the fullest version of yourself? In this episode, I sit down with Tamara, founder of Midlife Crossr…

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EP 230: Mental Health Rewritten: A Conversation with Dominic Lawson 35:31

2M ago35:31

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Ever feel like you're carrying the weight of the world alone? In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, award-winning podcaster Dominic Lawson joins me to talk about breaking the stigma, navigating midlife transitions, and why sharing our struggles is key to healing. If you’re feeling stuck, stressed, or isolated, this episode is a reminder—you do…

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EP #101: Personal Empowerment as an Entrepreneur in Midlife with Kim Guillory 45:12

2M ago45:12

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Today’s episode is with Kim Guillory. Kim is a woman in the middle entrepreneur who’s been a successful business owner for 28 years and has a wide variety of experiences, from beauty and tanning salons to fitness, massage, and coaching and eventually also came into the online space. In this episode, you will hear: Why personal empowerment is so imp…

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Divorced, Not Done: Caroline Stanbury on Co-Parenting, Reinvention, and Owning Your Power 32:14

2M ago32:14

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What does it look like to rebuild—and thrive—after a high-profile divorce? In this episode, host Jaime is joined by Caroline Stanbury, star of The Real Housewives of Dubai, entrepreneur, and mom of three. Caroline shares the raw truth behind her 18-year marriage, navigating divorce in the public eye, and what it’s really like co-parenting teenagers…

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ASKITA E173 "From Trauma to Triumph: Scott Kesson's Story of Loss and Growth" (audio only) 59:16

2M ago59:16

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In this episode of ASKITA, John interviews Scott Kesson, LPC, a licensed professional counselor from Colorado, exploring Scott's background, including his experiences as a gay man, foster parent, and mental health professional spanning 35 years in various roles. The conversation highlighted Scott's resilience, growth mindset, and commitment to livi…

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Ep 232 Letting Go and Forgiving During a Midlife Crisis 34:41

2M ago34:41

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Bernie sits down with Dr. Mary Key, an internationally recognized consultant, author, and leadership expert. While Mary’s professional accomplishments are impressive, it’s her personal journey through two life-altering open-heart surgeries that is featured in this conversation. Mary shares the powerful lessons she learned from her harrowing experie…

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