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Saturday Sep 10, 2022

The Lesson In Making An Assumption

Saturday Sep 10, 2022

EP258: In today's episode I share a recent experience where I made an assumption that was totally incorrect about my husband. As you listen, let it be a reminder to you to always be aware of how your thoughts about a situation or person may in fact be absolutely incorrect, even if you don't believe them to be.

The definition of assumption is "a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof." But we THINK we have proof b/c we think our thoughts are fact.

How could your life improve if you began questioning your thoughts and giving others the benefit of the doubt?

Listen in as I share 5 tips that will improve the quality of your relationships and likely decrease conflict if you apply them when catching yourself in an assuming state of mind.

Here is the blog post I referenced on the episode: https://motherhoodcommunity.com/how-to-stop-making-assumptions-in-life-relationships-work/

And here is the quote I shared from Don Miguel Ruiz in his book "The Four Agreements" that I felt was so on point with this topic:

"We have the tendency to make assumptions about everything. The problem with making assumptions is that we believe they are the truth. We could swear they are real. We make assumptions about what others are doing or thinking - we take it personally - and then blame them and react by sending emotional poison with our word."

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If you'd like to connect or reach out to ME, you can find me at:

Email: lauriewright@notyouraveragegrandma.com
Website: www.notyouraveragegrandma.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LaurieColvinWright
Instagram: www.instagram.com/not_your_average_grandma
Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/NotYourAverageGrandma

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Tuesday Sep 06, 2022

When Life’s Challenges Lead You To A New Purpose, With Theresa Lease

Tuesday Sep 06, 2022

EP257: This week’s interview is with Theresa Lease who is a Life Coach and Breathwork specialist. Theresa specializes in helping women find their way after life has fallen apart from divorce, illness, career changes, or other life shifting events.

Theresa began life on a farm in Nebraska. After college, she started working for BNSF Railroad. Her job took her to Chicago, Illinois, where she met her husband. After having two children and moving all over the Midwest, her marriage came to an end, and Theresa's life began again as a single mom in Minnesota. Although she worked many jobs, she finally found her passion later in life with life coaching and breathwork.

In this episode, Theresa and I talked about:

Her personal story and how she came to her life pivot in her late 40s.
How she learned about life coaching and made the decision to dive into it.
How she discovered breathwork, why she believes it’s such a great tool, and the science behind it.

Theresa’s story is further evidence that you can rewrite your life story at any time. Through life coaching and breathwork, she’s learned key strategies that have helped her to face life’s many challenges and she now uses them to help others.

By finding this later-in-life passion, she’s an example to women that by showing up in your own life with more self-compassion and curiosity, you’ll be led to more clarity and joy. She's living proof that women over 50 can start something new using the wisdom gained through lived experiences AND as a perfect example, she’s once again moved across the country to live in Texas, near her twin grandchildren.

To learn more about Theresa’s work, you can go to:

Website: https://www.truenorthauthenticlifecoaching.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresatruenorth/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrueNorthAuthenticLifeCoaching/

If you'd like to connect or reach out to ME, you can find me at:

Website: www.notyouraveragegrandma.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LaurieColvinWright
Instagram: www.instagram.com/not_your_average_grandma
Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/NotYourAverageGrandma
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grandmawhoisnotaverage

Sunday Sep 04, 2022

[JFDI #6] Send The Damn Note!

Sunday Sep 04, 2022

EP256: This episode, as many are, was inspired by my own recent experience where I had a thought to send a card, but then I stalled on getting that nice gesture done. Do you do this too or am I the only oddball?!?!

Fortunately I didn't stall too long, or worse, follow through at all! I GOT IT DONE! But as I thought about my experience and how often I actually DON'T act on these thoughts, I realized it was a perfect example of something that fits into the category of "just friggin do it!"

Sending a thoughtful note seems like such a simple thing, a minor task that shouldn't take much time and means so much to the receiver, yet so many of us don't put that thought into action because we get caught up in our busy lives and bigger tasks that, in the end, probably don't matter as much!

So my ask of you today is to FOLLOW THROUGH on that nice gesture you've thought of but may not have acted on yet... Get that card, take a few minutes to write that message you've been thinking about, and drop it in the mailbox!

If you'd like to read about Christie Miller's cancer journey and why I felt compelled to send her a card, you can find her blog at: https://http://christiecrushedcancer.com/. And, if YOU get a thought to send her a card, do it! :)

If you'd like to check out my episode with Christie, it's Finding True Purpose At Midlife, After Many Career Changes.

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Tuesday Aug 30, 2022

When Greater Purpose Comes With A Wheelchair, with Sandie Roberts

Tuesday Aug 30, 2022

EP255: This week’s guest is Sandie Roberts, a Disability Advocate and model. After becoming suddenly disabled in 2019 and struggling to come to terms as her life was turned upside down, Sandie found joy through acceptance and recognizing that disability is not a bad word..

Sandie has spoken on television and radio, as a body confidence advocate and expert, a number of times. She has modeled for multiple household names on social media, television and in London Fashion Week.

In this episode, Sandie and I talked about:

The health challenges she experienced starting at a young age.
How she dealt with the news that she will be paralyzed for the rest of her life.
How her perception of what it means to live in a wheelchair has evolved.
How she’s shifting perspectives about the kind of transformation a disability can bring to one’s life.

When Sandie became a full time wheelchair user at the age of 48, it was obviously a major turning point in her life, but as she says, it was not for the worse - it was for the better! People only see the negative aspects of disability and not the ways it can transform your life for the better.

Sandie hopes to inspire listeners that adversity can be seen as the driving force for evolution rather than something that has to be merely "overcome". For her, being gifted with the force of life comes with a responsibility to use her difficulties to fuel personal growth, for the purpose of helping those whose lives she is lucky enough to touch.

To learn more about Sandie and her work, you can go to:

Website: www.searchforsilverlinings.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_searchforsilverlinings/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SearchForSilverLinings
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SandyRoberts

If you'd like to connect or reach out to ME, you can find me at:

Website: www.notyouraveragegrandma.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/LaurieColvinWright

Instagram: www.instagram.com/not_your_average_grandma

Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/NotYourAverageGrandma

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grandmawhoisnotaverage

Saturday Aug 27, 2022

Part 2: The Lessons From An Unexpected Manifestation

Saturday Aug 27, 2022

EP254: This is Part 2 of me sharing the experience of my unexpected manifestation in the midst of its unfolding. I suggest you listen to Part 1 where I talk about the why and how of the manifestation before pressing play on this episode.

In this episode I share TEN lessons I've learned over the past week as I embarked on this surprising and pretty big change in my life.

As I said in the episode, it's incredible how the mission of AARP and the work I do as a coach align, and I can't wait to see how each will positively impact the other as I navigate both worlds going forward.

I am so excited to see where this new path leads me AND the lives I'm committed to improving.

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Tuesday Aug 23, 2022

Finding The Magnificent in Menopause, with Rachel Lankester

Tuesday Aug 23, 2022

EP253: This week’s guest is Rachel Lankester, the founder of Magnificent Midlife, an online hub celebrating and empowering women 40+. Rachel is also the author of Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause and Beyond and host of the Magnificent Midlife podcast.

After a shocking early menopause diagnosis at 41, she scratched her own itch and created what she wasn't able to find to help herself: educational resources and an online membership to help women vibrantly transition through the sometimes messy middle of life.

In this episode, Rachel and I talked about:

Hormone test results that led to several different confusing and contradictory menopause diagnoses
The magnificent message of her book and why it’s divided into three different phases
Ageism and how older women are treated in different cultures
Menopause symptoms and her best tips on how to navigate that stage of life

Having extensively researched menopause and ageism, Rachel offers a different and encouraging perspective on how to make the aging process a positive one, which offers hope to all of us who have entered this stage of life!

To learn more about Rachel and her work, you can go to:

Website: https://magnificentmidlife.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/magnificentmidlife/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magnificentmidlife/

If you'd like to connect or reach out to ME, you can find me at:

Friday Aug 19, 2022

Part 1: The Lessons From An Unexpected Manifestation

Friday Aug 19, 2022

EP252: Wow! This one will probably be a shocker for sure!!! I know it was for me... I share something that was unexpectedly delivered to me by the universe in the most amazing way. I'm still in disbelief about how it went down.

What a great example of how powerful our thoughts are, proof that the universe is always listening and assisting, and when we get out of the way and stop trying to force things, incredible things can happen.

In this episode I talk about the big change that is about to happen in my life, including what caused me to take this step, how this step I never could've predicted manifested into my reality (crazy story!), and the lessons I've received so far.

Below are two past episodes and a book that I reference in this episode. (The Human Design episode number was incorrectly referenced in the recording so the link below shows the correct number and will lead you to the correct place).

Episode 246: The Lessons of the Invisible Staircase

Episode 169: Learning Her Human Design of the Life She Was Meant For, with Sarah Atkins

Human Design: The Definitive Book of Human Design, the Science of Differentiation, by Ra Uru Hu

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Tuesday Aug 16, 2022

When Your Husband’s Serious Illness Leads You To Your Purpose, with Jenny Waters

Tuesday Aug 16, 2022

EP251: This week’s guest is Jenny Waters, a certified nutrition and habit coach for women in midlife. Jenny is an empty nest mom to 3 daughters and married to her college sweetheart. She’s known by most of her clients as the Queen of Follow Through because she’s all about creating small sustainable habits that make you feel good and create momentum.

Based on a couple of life-altering experiences Jenny witnessed with loved ones, she came to realize the key to having an adventurous midlife is being healthy enough to enjoy it. After lots of research and a desire to help others with the knowledge she gained, she got certified as a Transformational Nutrition Coach from ITN.

Her passion has become helping empty nesters nourish their bodies with a combination of anti-inflammatory foods, restorative sleep, energizing exercise, and routine self-care. Now, she’s helping women in this stage of life put themselves first again and improve their health without dieting.

In this episode, Jennie and I talked about:

The two separate life-altering events that involved her dad and her husband.
The real culprit behind autoimmune diseases and what you need to know if you suffer from one.
How her involvement in her husband’s medical care impacted his life.
Her best tips on where to begin with food changes.

She wants people to realize they don’t have to settle for feeling old and tired. She believes that “When you have your health, you have energy to have fun in this stage of life! Now is their time to chase their own dreams and passions!”

To learn more about Jenny and her work, you can go to:

Website: https://jennywaterswellness.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennywaterswellness/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/jennywaterswellness

If you'd like to connect or reach out to ME, you can find me at:

Website: www.notyouraveragegrandma.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/LaurieColvinWright

Instagram: www.instagram.com/not_your_average_grandma

Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/NotYourAverageGrandma

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grandmawhoisnotaverage

Wednesday Aug 10, 2022

[JFDI #5]: My Lifelong Desire To Play An Instrument

Wednesday Aug 10, 2022

EP250: In this episode I share something new that I’ve begun that I’m super excited about… I’m learning to play the ukulele! It’s been quite the journey to get here but I’ve finally arrived and I’m committed, excited, and practicing daily.

I’ve always wanted to learn to play an instrument but I told myself I didn’t have any talent for it, that I was tone deaf and I have a terrible voice so somewhere along the way I just decided it was too hard because it didn’t come naturally to me. All really silly reasons to not take action on something you desire to do - and what I’ve come to realize are just more of those limiting beliefs!

Recognizing these limiting beliefs were preventing me from doing something that was really a deep desire, because it kept coming up in my head, was my first realization. Then I started to pay attention to the signs that began appearing… Signs that told me it’s time to JUST FRIGGIN’ DO IT!

For me, the signs appeared in the following ways:

One of my students shared that she began playing a ukulele and doing performances with a friend for the elderly in Assisted Living centers.
A ukulele instructor recently joined my business coaching mastermind I’ve been in for 3 years.
I decided to do this series, and as I was brainstorming ideas, playing the ukulele was one of the things that came to my mind.
Another one of my students shared that she picked up a ukulele that had been sitting in the corner since her husband died 15 years ago and she just did a little mini-concert in our student community which just further inspired me.

The funny thing is that I GAVE AWAY my ukulele I had purchased back in the fall of 2018 to my grandson. I took 1 local lesson and then NEVER PRACTICED! The difference this time is that I feel inspired, I have accountability, and I found a system that feels fun and doable.

And I have a beautiful new ukulele that I love taking out of its case to play. (If you’re in the market for a ukulele, check out the Concert Ukulele I ordered on Amazon. It comes with a tuner!)

Listen in to this episode where I share not only my recent journey to finally just friggin’ start playing the ukulele but my attempt at age 13 to teach myself how to play the piano and how that turned out.

If you’d like to meet my teacher, listen to my interview with Matt Parkin, on Episode 240, which came out on July 12th, exactly ONE MONTH AGO!

To learn more about Matt and his work, you can go to his website: https://theawesomeukuleleacademy.com/

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Tuesday Aug 09, 2022

How Covid Led To Helping More Canines, with Sylvia Koczerzuk

Tuesday Aug 09, 2022

EP249: This week’s interview is with Sylvia Koczerzuk, a Certified dog Trainer and Certified Behavior Consultant, helping dog owners for 30 years and now all over the world with her online dog training business.

When the COVID pandemic hit, Sylvia realized that she could provide help to dog owners anywhere by bringing her expertise and knowledge online. She loves sharing her knowledge and it’s clear that her business is her passion.

In this episode, Sylvia and I talked about:

How she got into the dog training business and ended up with the name Walkabout Canine.
The lessons she’s learned in the past couple of years.
How she handles “difficult” dogs.
Valuable tips that could improve your relationship with your pet.

Sylvia has been in the pet care business for 30 years and, at age 60, is really excited to take her business to the next level, mapping out a membership model she plans to launch soon.

Before we began the interview, I asked Sylvia how she can best inspire my listening audience and her response was: “Be grateful, embrace your dream and share what you have to offer.” Great advice from someone who is doing just that!

To learn more about Sylvia and her works, you can go to:

Website: http://www.walkaboutcanineconsulting.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/walkaboutcanineconsulting
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdK-MYU3AdgYlHUHJwm1DJQ
Email: walkaboutcanine@aol.com

If you'd like to connect or reach out to ME, you can find me at: