Me Time Midlife Podcast

Kim Acedo
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Welcome to “Me Time,” the podcast for women in midlife who have been taking care of everyone else and now say, “It’s my turn to take care of me!” Join Health & Self-care Coach for women in midlife, Kim Acedo, MS, CHWC, as she interviews experts and explores topics such as health and aging, grandchildren, retirement, empty nest, adult children, friendships, wardrobe, decluttering, travel, self-discovery, and more!

  1. Embracing Uncertainty and Change in Midlife - Guest Expert Beverly Willett

    2022-08-04

    Embracing Uncertainty and Change in Midlife - Guest Expert Beverly Willett

    Beverly Willett is the author of “Disassembly Required: A Memoir of Midlife Resurrection,”  a June 2022 pick by the world’s largest book club and nominated for Georgia Author of the year. From rural schoolgirl, to big city entertainment lawyer, to stay-at-home mom, securely ensconced in a fashionable part of Brooklyn, Beverly Willett achieved the American Dream. And then it came crashing down. But as she reluctantly put her dream house for sale, surrendering her hopes for a life that hadn’t turned out the way she imagined, the world opened back up. And Willett leapt toward it, embracing uncertainty. Kirkus Reviews called her memoir a “triumphant journey to new beginnings.” Willett has also written for the nation’s top publications including The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, AARP Magazine, The Guardian, and more. In 2016, she gave a popular Tedx Talk entitled “How to Begin Again.” At work on her first novel, Willett now makes her home in Savannah, Georgia.  Connect with Beverly: WebsiteFacebookLinkedInTwitterInstagram--- To learn more about Kim's Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, go here.

    33 min
  2. Surviving & Thriving After Multiple Losses - Guest Expert Donna Ferris

    2022-07-21

    Surviving & Thriving After Multiple Losses - Guest Expert Donna Ferris

    Donna Y. Ferris is the author of "We've Got to Stop Meeting Like This" and a speaker on navigating change, grief, second-chance love, writing, and the meaning of success after COVID. She lives in West Chester, Pennsylvania and Duck, North Carolina with her husband and dogs–and spends as much time as possible with her two Musketeers in Pittsburgh (the home of her beloved Steelers).  In addition to continuing to work in corporate America, Donna teaches yoga, leads retreats and workshops, provides transformation coaching services, and writes (for publications including Elephant Journal and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) as side hustles. She is currently working on an amnesia mystery novel and a non-fiction book about navigating change.  Connect with Donna: WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterSign up for her monthly newsletter by emailing her at donnayferris@minichangeyoga.com--- To learn more about Kim's Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, go here.

    32 min
  3. Speaking Up & Out About Sexual Harassment in the Workplace - Guest Expert Karen Hinton

    2022-07-07

    Speaking Up & Out About Sexual Harassment in the Workplace - Guest Expert Karen Hinton

    Mississippi native Karen Hinton is the author of Penis Politics: A Memoir of Women, Men & Power. Her memoir is about how girls and women are impacted by sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, abuse and discrimination, told only through colorful, funny and tragic stories about herself and the girls and women she knew from age 16 to 61. People Magazine recently featured Karen's story, which also has been covered extensively in other broadcast and print media. Her website, www.penis-politics.com, provides additional media, as well as a number of book reviews. Penis Politics has been called a "Stand by Me for girls” with its evocative story of four teenage girls, growing up in small town Mississippi in the 1970s, harboring a secret that reverberates through their lives. One of the girls, the shining star among Karen and her friends, is raped by a school official in the bookroom; she quits school and commits suicide years later. Karen leaves Mississippi for a career in journalism and politics, but the echoes of Mississippi are never far behind her as she becomes a powerful public relations and political operative in Washington and New York City. She served as a communications aide to many Democratic politicians. She was a press secretary for former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, former Housing Secretary Andrew Cuomo, the late DNC Chair Ronald Brown, and former U.S. Congressman Mike Espy, the first Black Congressman from Mississippi since Reconstruction in 1986.  Known for never ducking a fight, Hinton was at the peak of her career when a catastrophic brain injury from a freak accident confronted her with the battle of her life. Emerging from a coma, learning to walk and talk again, Hinton was determined to “speak up, not shut up” on issues involving women, men and power in politics. Hinton regularly contributes guest columns to the New York Daily News and other publications, focusing on the topics of #MeToo, sexual harassment in politics and skewering big oil, big banks and other bullies whenever possible. Earlier in her career, Hinton was a journalist in Mississippi and Colorado, a cocktail waitress in Aspen and a high school teacher in Mississippi.  Connect with Karen: WebsiteInstagram--- To learn more about Kim's Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, go here.

    34 min
  4. When Anxiety Gets in the Way - Guest Experts The Anxiety Sisters

    2022-05-26

    When Anxiety Gets in the Way - Guest Experts The Anxiety Sisters

    Maggie Sarachek’s expertise is counseling and teaching people to find strength through community. As a social worker in a New York City high school, she specialized in the development of youth leadership as well as counseling individuals and families. Maggie has also worked as a special-education advocate, helping families to access services for their children and teens. She became a full-fledged anxiety sister in her mid-twenties while dealing with debilitating anxiety attacks. Since becoming an anxiety sister, she has become the wife of an anxious husband and the mother of two anxious kids proving that anxiety is, indeed, contagious. Abbe Greenberg started talking at nine months old and hasn’t stopped since. She has gotten two degrees in the communication field as well as a certificate in Adult Education and a Masters in Fine Arts in Creative Writing. In addition to her more than 25-year career as a professor, Abbe has served as a divorce mediator, a Myers-Briggs trainer, a motivational speaker and a communication consultant as well as a teacher development coordinator for several educational institutions. When she is not teaching, writing, researching, or panicking, she spends time with her Anxiety Sister (Maggie), her anxious husband, and her three anxious kids. Connect with the Anxiety Sisters: WebsiteFacebookInstagramBook: The Anxiety Sisters' Survival GuideThe Spin Cycle Podcast--- To learn more about Kim's Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, go here.

    31 min
  5. What's Identity Got to do with Health Habits? - In Conversation with Christen Kwan

    2022-05-12

    What's Identity Got to do with Health Habits? - In Conversation with Christen Kwan

    After graduating from the University of British Columbia with a degree in Commerce, Chris Kwan began her adult life as a Certified General Accountant. She soon realized that this career was doing nothing to fulfill her passion for fitness, nutrition, and helping others. Pursuing this passion, Chris earned certifications as a personal training specialist, a life coach, nutrition coach, and consistency coach. She made a drastic change in careers and now has over 20 years of experience in personal training, nutrition, and lifestyle coaching.   She owns and operates both Core Ten Physical Evolutions (an exclusively private personal training studio in North Vancouver, B.C.) as well as Healthy Habits Nutrition & Lifestyle Coaching. Chris is passionate about helping women in midlife break free from the cycle of yo-yo dieting caused by cravings, mindless emotional eating, and unhealthy habits. Her unique approach results in better health and guilt-free self-care, leading to better health, less stress and more self-confidence for life … all without dieting or deprivation.  Connect with Chris: WebsiteFacebookInstagramFree guide--- To learn more about Kim's Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, go here.

    33 min
  6. Doctors, Healthcare, and Second Opinions - Guest Expert Susan Salenger

    2022-04-28

    Doctors, Healthcare, and Second Opinions - Guest Expert Susan Salenger

    Susan Salenger is the author and researcher behind Sidelined, How Women Manage & Mismanage Their Health. Sidelined examines the many ways in which some women manage and sometimes mismanage their healthcare. (Release date, April, 2022). Susan explores how women, typically the medical gatekeepers for their families, tend to be extremely conscientious about taking care of themselves, yet at the same time inadvertently undermine their own care. They often hesitate to call the doctor when they don’t feel well and worry that their doctor visit will take time away from their families or work. They may hesitate to ask doctors the necessary questions and don’t always comply with the doctor’s instructions. Salenger’s research reveals how conflicted many women are about the medical decisions they ultimately make.  Born and raised in Los Angeles, Susan attended UCLA to study English. After graduation, she worked alongside her husband Fred for 25 years at their production company, Salenger Films, which produced corporate training and development films distributed worldwide. Today, at age 79, Susan lives in Northern California to be near her incredible family which includes her two daughters, four grandchildren, a cat named Max and a dog named JD (Salenger). When she is not speaking about her book or spending time with family and friends, you will find Susan power lifting to stay in shape. Connect with Susan: WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedIn--- To learn more about Kim's Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, go here.

    30 min
  7. It's Showtime: Why Midlife is a Time for ACTION! - Guest Expert Sheree Clark

    2022-04-14

    It's Showtime: Why Midlife is a Time for ACTION! - Guest Expert Sheree Clark

    Sheree Clark is a Midlife Courage Coach who calls her practice Fork in the Road. Sheree says she became a courage coach because she believes “it takes guts to live the second half of your life for you, when you’ve lived the first half for everyone else.” Sheree has written and presented on topics ranging from managing regrets and finding your passion to overcoming career burnout. A serial entrepreneur, Sheree owned a successful advertising agency for over 25 years before pivoting to become a life coach when she was in her 50s. But Sheree didn’t abandon the creativity of the advertising world when she started her coaching practice. She’s well-known for her fun talks and presentations as well as the unique exercises she’s developed to help clients in achieving their goals. In her personal time, Sheree enjoys spending time in her art deco home which has been featured in a variety of publications. Sheree and her Maine Coon cat Lotus also work on their yoga poses. ---  Connect with Sheree: Register for the FREE series "It's Showtime: Why midlife is a time for ACTION!"Website FacebookInstagramHere's a list of some of the guest Sheree talks about: Natalie Matushenko | WebsiteDr Michelle Peticolas, Death Doula | WebsiteLaura Davis | Book: Burning Light of Two Stars | WebsiteTracey Malone | Book: Divorcing Your Narcissist, You Can't Make this Shit up! | WebsiteDr Michelle Sands, naturopath | WebsiteColleen Kochannek, entrepreneur | WebsiteLisa Copeland | Book: The Winning Dating Formula for Women Over 50 | LinkedInMaria Hill, empath and highly sensitive person | WebsiteLorraine Miano | Book: The Magic of Menopause | Website--- To learn more about Kim's Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, go here.

    30 min
  8. Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Pilates - Guest Expert Emma Jory

    2022-03-31

    Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Pilates - Guest Expert Emma Jory

    In addition to being an internationally-certified Pilates, Barre, and Hatha Yoga instructor, Emma Jory is also a certified health coach and online instructor specializing in women's health, specifically pre & postnatal programs. With over 17 years of teaching experience, she is the creator of ePilates Online, an online global fitness business. Emma is the former owner of Emergy Pilates Lounge, in Sydney, Australia. In 2014, she sold the business and launched her ePilates Online business. As an online instructor, she connects with over 40,000 of her members by offering 300+ classes (10-55 minutes), and builds a community to help them transform their health. Internationally, she’s been featured in Parenthood and Pilates Style Magazine, and has taken the stage as an expert professional at Malaysia's Murfest and Sacred Postpartum summit, and was a podcast guest on The Purpose Effect and The Conscious Connections. Originally from Australia, Emma now lives in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with her husband and pups. Connect with Emma: WebsiteYouTubeFacebookInstagram--- To learn more about Kim's Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, go here.

    32 min
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Welcome to “Me Time,” the podcast for women in midlife who have been taking care of everyone else and now say, “It’s my turn to take care of me!” Join Health & Self-care Coach for women in midlife, Kim Acedo, MS, CHWC, as she interviews experts and explores topics such as health and aging, grandchildren, retirement, empty nest, adult children, friendships, wardrobe, decluttering, travel, self-discovery, and more!

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  • Creator
    Kim Acedo
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2022
  • Episodes
    246
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    Me Time Midlife Podcast