32 episodes

Welcome to the Fabulous Broads podcast with stories highlighting women over 50. We'll talk about aging, travel, career, parenting and friendships. Your host, Maria Manetas, will be solo or chatting with various guests to showcase powerful, dynamic women.

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    • Society & Culture

Welcome to the Fabulous Broads podcast with stories highlighting women over 50. We'll talk about aging, travel, career, parenting and friendships. Your host, Maria Manetas, will be solo or chatting with various guests to showcase powerful, dynamic women.

    Midlife Weight Loss

    Midlife Weight Loss

    After successfully losing 44 lbs with a low-carb keto diet, I found myself gaining 20 lbs back during the pandemic lockdown. Now that things are opening up and I'm motivated to lose those extra pounds, I started my keto diet again. This time, however, I'm not as successful at limiting the carbs and I find myself frustrated by the restrictive food list.With a brief trial of Weight Watchers behind me, I started a new app called Noom. I love all things tech and this combines motivation, tech, hu...

    • 11 min
    Political Theology with Rev. Dr. Marcia Ledford, Esq.

    Political Theology with Rev. Dr. Marcia Ledford, Esq.

    The Rev. Dr. Marcia Ledford is a civil rights attorney representing society’s most marginalized. An Episcopal priest, she earned her Doctor of Ministry in political theology from Pacific School of Religion. Dr. Ledford founded Political Theology Matters, LLC, to help the faithful develop public theology mission for greater social justice. In this episode, we talk about the need for civil discourse, racial reconciliation and how she has combined law and religion to advocate for social justice....

    • 18 min
    It's Okay to Take a Break to Prevent Burnout

    It's Okay to Take a Break to Prevent Burnout

    Is it okay to take a break if you're feeling stressed? Of course it is! We're surrounded by stressors every day and we need to take care of our mental health. In my case, it will be to put out podcast episodes when I can rather than stick to a strict weekly schedule. What about you?

    • 9 min
    Interview with Children's Book Author Julie Cassetta

    Interview with Children's Book Author Julie Cassetta

    In this episode, I'm interviewing author Julie Cassetta. Her new children's book, Magical Mia: Kindness is Contagious, debuts on March 26, 2021. Julie tells us the story of how she came to write a book during the 2020 lockdown.She is a Writer, Eternal Optimist, Environmentalist, Scientist, Homeschool Teacher, Passionate Meditator, and Girl Scout Leader. Julie believes in magic and the power of love. She is an enthusiastic advocate of a growth mindset and self-improvement and ...

    • 34 min
    Is Clubhouse for Women over 50?

    Is Clubhouse for Women over 50?

    Have you heard about the new social media app, Clubhouse? It's like talk radio (if you remember that!). With virtual "rooms" on many different topics, it's easy to listen and/or participate. And since it's audio only, you can do it all in your pajamas.Right now, it's only available on iOS and by invitation only. Download the app and save your user name. Maybe a good friend will invite you?When you're in, follow me @fabulousbroads

    • 8 min
    Productivity and Life Coach Leslie Boyd

    Productivity and Life Coach Leslie Boyd

    Leslie Boyd is a Life and Productivity Coach, busy wife, and mom. As the creator of the 3 Step Strategy she works with women to figure out their goals and help them crush them!I'm happy to interview Leslie and find out more about how she started as a Coach and ask her about her best tips for productivity and goal setting.Find Leslie on Facebook Leslie's Website: https://leslieaboyd.comHer favorite book pick: Believe IT: How to Go from Underestimated to UnstoppableSubscribe t...

    • 19 min

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