Mature Allure

Sherri O.
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At Mature Allure, we believe that age is not a limitation but a celebration of life's unique experiences and perspectives. Our goal is to inspire women over 40 to embrace the beauty, wisdom, and empowerment that comes with age. We share knowledge that encourages healthy aging and self-discovery. Our podcast and blog feature incredible individuals with diverse skills, experiences, stories, and viewpoints, all sharing their journeys and insights; encouraging women to look forward to aging, not fear it. People who listen to the Mature Allure podcast come for conversations, insight, and community. We inspire women to love themselves at every stage of life and break free from the constraints of ageism. A go-to source for the celebration of life's journey, we're here to help you tap into your "Mature Allure."   Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

  1. 2h ago

    Jasmine Guy, Ageism & the Woman in the Mirror: Aging After 40

    Why are people saying Jasmine Guy “aged badly”—and how do those judgments affect the way we see ourselves? In this solo episode of Mature Allure, host Sherri O. reflects on the criticism surrounding Jasmine Guy’s appearance in Netflix’s A Different World revival, including the conversation about fellow cast member Cree Summer. She asks a question many women over 40 can relate to: Are we allowed to get older without being criticized for looking older? From embracing gray hair to being surprised by gray eyebrows, Sherri shares an honest, humorous look at adjusting to her changing reflection. She explores how unrealistic beauty standards can become harsh self-talk—and why noticing a wrinkle is different from deciding you’ve “let yourself go.” Listen as Sherri discusses: • Ageism and the pressure on women to look forever young• Self-image, changing faces, and confidence after 40• Choosing beauty routines that fit who you are today• Giving your smile, personality, and presence more attention• Showing up for life while you’re still adjusting to change• A simple mirror exercise: Observe. Appreciate. Choose. You don’t have to love every change immediately. You can give yourself time to adjust—and treat the woman in the mirror with kindness along the way. Reflection question: Has the way you see yourself changed with age? What helps you feel more like yourself? Explore more episodes, including our conversation with Dawn Pfingsten about skincare for mature skin, at https://www.matureallure.net/. Follow Mature Allure on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and share this episode with a friend who could use a kinder conversation with her reflection. Conversations. Connection. Community. Learn more about Sherri O.: Website: https://matureallure.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4matureallure/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mature.allure Instagram: @mature.allure Subscribe to the Mature Allure podcast for more inspiring stories and discussions on self-love and empowerment. For feedback, questions, or suggestions for future episodes, reach out to us through our website or social media channels. We’d love to hear from you! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    Jasmine Guy, Ageism & the Woman in the Mirror: Aging After 40

  2. Sep 29

    3 Good Things About Getting Older with Mary Westheimer

    What if getting older brought more freedom, perspective, and reasons to laugh? Author Mary Westheimer returns to Mature Allure to share three gifts of aging that deserve more attention. Mary and Sherri O. talk about learning not to sweat the small stuff, recognizing your strengths, and deciding what’s worth your time and energy. They also have some fun with senior discounts—and discuss why asking for what you want can get easier with age. Mary is the author of What Nobody Tells You About Getting Older, a funny, practical look at the changes and surprises that come with aging. If you’re a woman over 40 looking for a more positive perspective on midlife, this conversation is for you. Listen, share it with a friend, and explore more conversations at MatureAllure.net. Learn more about Sherri O.: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4matureallure/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mature.allure Instagram: @mature.allure Subscribe to the Mature Allure podcast for more inspiring stories and discussions on self-love and empowerment. For feedback, questions, or suggestions for future episodes, reach out to us through our website or social media channels. We’d love to hear from you! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    3 Good Things About Getting Older with Mary Westheimer

  3. Sep 22

    Hard Choices, Easy Life: Jerzy Gregorek on Strength, Reinvention and Aging Well

    What if getting older didn’t mean becoming weaker—but becoming more intentional, resilient and fully yourself? In this inspiring episode of Mature Allure, Sherri O. talks with Jerzy Gregorek, four-time World Weightlifting Champion, poet, political refugee and co-creator of The Happy Body. Jerzy shares his extraordinary journey from alcoholism and fighting for freedom in Poland to rebuilding his life in America and helping others become stronger in mind, body and spirit. Guided by his powerful philosophy, “Hard choices, easy life. Easy choices, hard life,” Jerzy explains why lasting change begins with accepting where you are, identifying what you truly want, and committing to small, consistent improvements. He and Sherri explore the physical changes women often experience after 40, emotional eating, healthy aging, finding purpose in midlife, and breaking free from the cycle of repeatedly starting over. You’ll also learn: Why exercising harder isn’t always the answer after 40How “micro-progression” can create meaningful, lasting resultsWhy emotional eating is often connected to comfort and celebrationHow breathing can calm the body and return you to the present momentWhy creativity is essential for personal growth and emotional well-beingHow to pursue meaningful goals while enjoying the processWhat aging gracefully truly requires beyond simply staying positiveWhy appreciating small improvements can transform your relationship with aging Jerzy’s story is a powerful reminder that the time will pass anyway—and it is never too late to use that time to become stronger, healthier and more fulfilled. Learn more about Jerzy Gregorek, his books, and The Happy Body program at TheHappyBody.com. Conversations. Connection. Community. Learn more about Sherri O.: Website: https://matureallure.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4matureallure/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mature.allure Instagram: @mature.allure Subscribe to the Mature Allure podcast for more inspiring stories and discussions on self-love and empowerment. For feedback, questions, or suggestions for future episodes, reach out to us through our website or social media channels. We’d love to hear from you! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    Hard Choices, Easy Life: Jerzy Gregorek on Strength, Reinvention and Aging Well

  4. Sep 15

    Skincare After 40: Affordable Beauty Tips for Mature Skin with Dawn Pfingsten

    Has your longtime makeup routine stopped working as well as it once did? As our skin changes with age, the products and techniques we use may need to change too—but looking and feeling beautiful doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. In this episode of Mature Allure, Sherri O. talks with Dawn Pfingsten, U.S. Air Force veteran and creator of Just Doing My Best, a beauty and lifestyle platform dedicated to helping women over 40 and 50 feel confident at every age. Dawn shares her journey from retirement to becoming a successful mature beauty content creator. She also offers honest, practical advice about choosing makeup for mature skin, adapting your beauty routine, finding affordable products, and avoiding techniques that can emphasize fine lines or texture. Together, Sherri and Dawn discuss: Why makeup routines should evolve as our skin changes Common makeup challenges women experience after 40 Affordable beauty products versus luxury options How social media overlooks mature women Building confidence without trying to look younger Dawn’s unexpected journey into content creation The importance of authenticity, community, and representation Giving yourself permission to experiment and redefine beauty This conversation is a refreshing reminder that beauty doesn’t have an expiration date. You don’t have to chase youth, follow every trend, or spend a fortune—you simply need an approach that works for the woman you are today. Follow Mature Allure for more honest conversations about beauty, wellness, confidence, reinvention, and thriving after 40. Learn more about Sherri O.: Website: https://matureallure.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4matureallure/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mature.allure Instagram: @mature.allure Subscribe to the Mature Allure podcast for more inspiring stories and discussions on self-love and empowerment. For feedback, questions, or suggestions for future episodes, reach out to us through our website or social media channels. We’d love to hear from you! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    Skincare After 40: Affordable Beauty Tips for Mature Skin with Dawn Pfingsten

  5. Sep 8

    GLP-1s, Bariatric Surgery & Weight Regain: The Truth About Lasting Weight Loss with Shenelle Green

    GLP-1 medications and bariatric surgery can be powerful weight-loss tools—but neither replaces the emotional, mental, and lifestyle work needed for lasting change. In this candid episode of Mature Allure, Sherri O. talks with Shenelle Green, founder of The Bariatric Rewrite, about what really happens after significant weight loss. Drawing from her personal bariatric journey and her work coaching others, Shenelle challenges the idea that surgery or medication is the “easy way out.” They discuss food noise, weight regain, emotional eating, food addiction, binge-eating patterns, and the shame many women carry after decades of dieting. Shenelle also shares her perspective on protein shakes, processed foods, moderation, accountability, and why building a whole-food lifestyle matters—whether you are using a GLP-1, considering bariatric surgery, or trying to improve your relationship with food. This honest conversation explores: How GLP-1 medications and bariatric surgery differWhy weight-loss tools are not complete lifestyle solutionsThe emotional reasons weight-regain can happenFood addiction versus binge-eating behaviorThe connection between protein, fiber, fullness, and whole foodsWhy traditional moderation may not work for everyoneRebuilding trust after years of dieting and “starting over”Moving beyond scale-focused goals toward quality of life If you have ever felt judged, discouraged, or ashamed about your weight-loss journey, this episode offers a direct but hopeful reminder: your past does not have to determine what happens next. Learn more about Shenelle’s coaching program at BariatricRewrite.com and find the Rewrite Lifestyle food-tracking app in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. This episode shares personal experiences and general educational information. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about medication, surgery, nutrition, or treatment. Learn more about Sherri O.: Website: https://matureallure.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4matureallure/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mature.allure Instagram: @mature.allure Subscribe to the Mature Allure podcast for more inspiring stories and discussions on self-love and empowerment. For feedback, questions, or suggestions for future episodes, reach out to us through our website or social media channels. We’d love to hear from you! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    GLP-1s, Bariatric Surgery & Weight Regain: The Truth About Lasting Weight Loss with Shenelle Green

  6. Sep 1

    Never Too Late: Comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes on Reinvention, Motherhood & Starting Over After 40

    What if you didn't miss your window—you just haven't found the right one yet? Comedian and actress Anjelah Johnson-Reyes joins Sherri O. on Mature Allure for an honest, funny, and inspiring conversation about reinvention, aging, motherhood, career longevity, rejection, and finding freedom after 40. After two decades in entertainment, more than 100 sold-out shows, and her seventh comedy special, Ugly Baby (on YouTube), Anjelah has learned that success isn't always about getting the opportunity you originally wanted. Sometimes, it's about having the courage to turn around and look for another window. In this episode, Anjelah opens up about: • Why rejection and disappointment can be essential to personal growth• Starting over creatively after completing a major project• How giving yourself a “start date” can remove the pressure to be productive• Letting go of guilt and allowing yourself to rest, live, and receive new ideas• Finding greater freedom as she has gotten older• Why she no longer worries about FOMO or other people's opinions• Becoming a mother in her 40s after once believing she didn't want children• The realities—and unexpected humor—of motherhood after 40• Turning vulnerable experiences, including postpartum rage, into comedy that helps other women feel less alone• How difficult seasons of life can become some of your most meaningful stories• Finding peace in the simple moments of family and everyday life• Why your dreams don't have an expiration date• The importance of being willing to open a different “window” when life doesn't go according to plan• Trusting the path, even when it looks different from what you originally imagined Anjelah also talks about her new self-produced comedy special, Ugly Baby, which explores motherhood, marriage, vulnerability, and life in her 40s. This episode is a powerful reminder that starting over isn't failure, getting older isn't the end, and the life you imagined isn't necessarily the life that's waiting for you. If you're a woman over 40 who still has dreams, this conversation is for you. Listen, laugh, and remember: it may look different, but it's never too late. Learn more about Sherri O.: Website: https://matureallure.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4matureallure/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mature.allure Instagram: @mature.allure Subscribe to the Mature Allure podcast for more inspiring stories and discussions on self-love and empowerment. For feedback, questions, or suggestions for future episodes, reach out to us through our website or social media channels. We’d love to hear from you! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    Never Too Late: Comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes on Reinvention, Motherhood & Starting Over After 40

  7. Aug 25

    High-Functioning Anxiety in Women Over 40: From Anxious to Unstoppable | Lisa Skeffington

    Can you be successful, accomplished, and confident on the outside—while secretly struggling with anxiety and self-doubt on the inside? Absolutely. And according to psychotherapist, self-esteem expert, and executive coach Lisa Skeffington, it's far more common among high-achieving women than we may realize. In this episode of Mature Allure, Sherri O. sits down with Lisa for an honest conversation about high-functioning anxiety, confidence, people-pleasing, imposter syndrome, boundaries, relationships, and the emotional wounds that can follow us well into midlife. Lisa explains why achievement and self-worth are two very different things—and why professional success doesn't necessarily heal what's happening internally. She also reveals how high-functioning anxiety can disguise itself as ambition, over-preparing, constantly staying busy, difficulty asking for help, and always being the woman who “has it together.” Sherri and Lisa also get personal about something many women over 40 understand all too well: people-pleasing and putting everyone else's needs before your own. Lisa shares a simple but powerful place to begin— you'll discover: How high-functioning anxiety can hide behind successWhy confidence and self-esteem aren't the same thingSigns you may be wearing an emotional “mask”The difference between ordinary self-doubt and deeper emotional woundsWhy some successful women struggle to speak up in their personal relationshipsHow people-pleasing can become a form of abandoning yourselfPractical steps for rebuilding confidence and self-esteem after 40Why it's never too late to change the patterns that have been holding you back 🎁 SPECIAL RESOURCE FOR MATURE ALLURE LISTENERS Lisa has created a dedicated page specifically for the Mature Allure community: welcome.empoweredmomentum.com Visit Lisa's Mature Allure listener page to access her Self-Esteem Reality Check Quiz, get a free preview of her latest book, explore her books and resources, and even book a complimentary connection call with Lisa. Website: EmpoweredMomentum.comBook: From Anxious to EmpoweredLinkedIn: Lisa SkeffingtonInstagram: @Empowered.MomentumYouTube: @Lisa.EmpoweredMomentumPodcast: The Whispers of Your Inner Child Learn more about Sherri O.: Website: https://matureallure.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4matureallure/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mature.allure Instagram: @mature.allure Subscribe to the Mature Allure podcast for more inspiring stories and discussions on self-love and empowerment. For feedback, questions, or suggestions for future episodes, reach out to us through our website or social media channels. We’d love to hear from you! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    High-Functioning Anxiety in Women Over 40: From Anxious to Unstoppable | Lisa Skeffington

  8. Aug 18

    Beyond Break Even: What Women Over 40 Need to Know About Social Security

    Social Security may not sound exciting—but when you're over 40, understanding it can make a major difference in how you prepare for retirement. Host Sherri O. sits down with Russ Gaiser, MBA, CFP®, CSSCS®, and Mike Hoeflich, MBA, CSSCS®, CLTC®, co-authors of the #1 bestseller Beyond Break Even: The Essential Guide to Social Security Optimization and co-founders of Retirement Income HQ of America. Russ and Mike believe Social Security shouldn't be treated as an isolated decision or simply a question of, “When will I break even?” Instead, they encourage people to look at the bigger picture: Social Security, taxes, investments, longevity, survivor benefits, and the amount of personal wealth you'll need to fund the retirement you want. And for women, those decisions can be especially important. Women may experience career interruptions, earn less over their lifetimes, become caregivers, face unexpected job loss in midlife, outlive a spouse or eventually find themselves managing retirement finances alone. That's why understanding your options before retirement matters. In this episode, Sherri, Russ and Mike discuss: • Why women should start thinking about Social Security well before retirement• The problem with making Social Security decisions based only on “break-even” age• Why claiming Social Security early isn't automatically the best—or worst—decision• How Social Security can work together with your investments and retirement income• How claiming decisions can affect a surviving spouse, and more. One particularly powerful takeaway? Your Social Security decision isn't just about when you collect a check. It's about how that decision fits into the rest of your financial life. ABOUT THE GUESTS Russ Gaiser and Mike Hoeflich are retirement income specialists, co-authors of the #1 bestseller Beyond Break Even: The Essential Guide to Social Security Optimization, and leaders of Retirement Income HQ of America. Their work focuses on creating math-backed retirement income strategies that that coordinate Social Security benefits, taxes and investment portfolios. Their goal: help people move from guessing about retirement to making informed, strategic decisions. LEARN MORE Beyond Break Even: The Essential Guide to Social Security OptimizationBeyondBreakEvenBook.com Retirement Income HQ of AmericaIncomePlanHQ.com Learn more about Sherri O.: Website: https://matureallure.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4matureallure/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mature.allure Instagram: @mature.allure Subscribe to the Mature Allure podcast for more inspiring stories and discussions on self-love and empowerment. For feedback, questions, or suggestions for future episodes, reach out to us through our website or social media channels. We’d love to hear from you! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    Beyond Break Even: What Women Over 40 Need to Know About Social Security
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At Mature Allure, we believe that age is not a limitation but a celebration of life's unique experiences and perspectives. Our goal is to inspire women over 40 to embrace the beauty, wisdom, and empowerment that comes with age. We share knowledge that encourages healthy aging and self-discovery. Our podcast and blog feature incredible individuals with diverse skills, experiences, stories, and viewpoints, all sharing their journeys and insights; encouraging women to look forward to aging, not fear it. People who listen to the Mature Allure podcast come for conversations, insight, and community. We inspire women to love themselves at every stage of life and break free from the constraints of ageism. A go-to source for the celebration of life's journey, we're here to help you tap into your "Mature Allure."   Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Sherri O.
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    147
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    Mature Allure

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