What if our obstacles are our greatest gifts? What if we were to see life’s challenges in a whole new way, through an empowering lens of growth and opportunity? I believe Midlife is our greatest gift because it provides a lot of friction! Friction is a Catalyst. Friction comes from bumping up against obstacles. Obstacles … Continue Reading
Midlife gave me a great gift. It not only gave me a new life, Midlife also helped me to find my Voice, a Voice that was silenced over five decades ago. I’ve learned that Midlife is a Catalyst. Midlife is the impetus that allows the Phoenix to rise and the Midlife woman to blossom while … Continue Reading
Be prepared! This Moxie is interactive! It’s a dare. You have a role to play and report back! We are born to be unconventional. We aren’t born to squish and squeeze our expansive souls into perfect little boxes; you know, the ones society and grown-ups begin to construct for us – to mold and shape … Continue Reading
You may be thinking, what on earth is CGO doing in the middle of a desert with a sequin gown and a boa? I’m with ya! Remember when you were a little girl? You may have loved to play dress up. Or, perhaps, you loved coloring books and didn’t worry about coloring outside the lines. … Continue Reading
Did you know within you lies a collective of all parts of you – all aspects of the life you have lived and the life you have yet to live? Did you also know that the only time you can ignite the potential of your future self is by immersing yourself in the present moment … Continue Reading
There’s always been a debate about what’s more of a priority: form or function? And I’ve always been a sucker for form and beautiful aesthetics. I would choose form over function any day. I’m so glad I no longer have to make that choice! Neither do you! The Wardrobe Revolution has arrived and it’s all … Continue Reading
Did you know when you judge someone, including yourself, you immediately separate from that person? Judgment is the opposite of connection. Recently, I met a very special woman. Her name is Erin Gemma. It was during an equine therapy weekend retreat with my daughter. The retreat was centered around the intention of connection and reconnection. … Continue Reading
It’s the beginning of summer, and that means summer vacations and travel plans in the works! Last summer, I made my way to Newburyport, Massachusetts, the home of bestselling author and Oprah collaborator, Cheryl Richardson. My experience in the coastal enclave of Newburyport was one of the most memorable summer escapes of my life. Remember, … Continue Reading
There tends to be a belief that, in order to be “Spiritual,” you must be all “Love and Light.” I call Bullsh***t on that. Continually repressing your feelings is dangerous. Are you allowing yourself to be an “Exploding Doormat?” I was on a weekend retreat with my daughter recently. Koelle Simpson, the retreat leader, is … Continue Reading
It’s my belief that women at Midlife & Beyond are the Perfect Storm! We are the only demographic in history to have wisdom and life experience, mindfulness and empathy, and health and vitality, all at the same time. But as we age, and experience things like menopause, there are conditions that we may have that … Continue Reading
We are the Perfect Storm. Let’s embrace our wisdom and life experience, our creativity and confidence, and our ability to explore health, wellness, and vitality! Join me on the journey to “Mastering Modern Midlife!”
