Don’t Let The Old Lady In

Loriei

💃 DON'T LET THE OLD LADY IN Conversations with Lorie Helping women create their healthiest chapter yet. What if getting older wasn't about becoming less... but about becoming more of who you were always meant to be? Welcome to Don't Let the Old Lady In: Conversations with Lorie—a warm, thought-provoking podcast for women who want to age with strength, vitality, purpose, and joy. I'm Lorie Gardner, a Registered Nurse, Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Healthcare Advocate, and Longevity Coach. For more than four decades, I've had the privilege of walking alongside people through some of life's most meaningful moments. Those experiences have taught me that healthy aging is about so much more than preventing disease or adding years to your life. It's about staying connected to yourself. Each Tuesday, I'll invite you into a guided coaching conversation where we'll explore the questions that help you slow down, reflect, and create lasting change—one small step at a time. Together, we'll talk about healthy aging, strength, nutrition, brain health, emotional well-being, healthcare advocacy, purpose, relationships, resilience, and what it truly means to create your healthiest chapter. These aren't lectures. They're conversations. Conversations that help you reconnect with yourself, trust your inner wisdom, and remember what it feels like to be fully alive. So pour yourself a cup of coffee, take a deep breath, and join me each week. Because I believe your healthiest chapter isn't behind you. It may be the one you're about to create. One conversation. One small step. One healthier chapter.

  1. 3d ago

    Your Body Is Talking Are You Listening

    The conversation that introduces my philosophy of listening to your body, trusting your inner wisdom, and creating a life of health, vitality, and purpose. In this episode, we’ll explore: Why your body may be communicating with you more than you realize • How meditation became the most valuable tool in my wellness toolbox • The difference between treating illness and creating health • Why I believe every woman is creative, resourceful, and whole • One simple question that can change the way you approach your health What if your body isn’t working against you—but trying to help you? In this deeply personal opening conversation, Lorie shares the experiences that shaped her philosophy of longevity, healing, and self-trust. Through stories of nursing, meditation, health challenges, and purpose, she invites listeners to begin listening to the quiet wisdom within themselves. Thank you for listening. I wish you an amazing aging journey, so I have listed a few resources for you to get you started. Midlife and Beyond Wellness Kickstart Guide - 7 Simple Shifts to Reclaim Your Radiance, Health and Confidence: https://midlifewellnesskickstartguide-0qs.plannerpack.co Your Radiant Reset: Midlife & Beyond Checkup for Body, Mind, Spirit: https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co     Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call with Lorie: https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact   Join our private and free Facebook Group, Magnificent Midlifers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers   Disclaimer:  https://bit.ly/4dMRNtE

    Your Body Is Talking Are You Listening
  2. Jul 14

    The One Hospital Conversation That Can Change Eveything

    One conversation can change everything in a hospital setting. In this final episode of the Hospital Safety Series, we explore the power of speaking up when something doesn’t feel right. You’ll learn how to communicate concerns clearly, why caregiver advocacy matters, and how early intervention can significantly impact patient outcomes. This episode brings the entire series together and empowers you to step into your role as a confident care partner. I encourage you to bookmark the Care Partner Project website https://thecarepartnerproject.org/prep-for-hospital-stay/ so you are prepared with the most valuable information should you or a loved one be admitted to the hospital.  This information is so important help get the word out and share this with your people! Thank you for listening. I wish you an amazing aging journey, so I have listed a few resources for you to get you started. Midlife and Beyond Wellness Kickstart Guide - 7 Simple Shifts to Reclaim Your Radiance, Health and Confidence: https://midlifewellnesskickstartguide-0qs.plannerpack.co Your Radiant Reset: Midlife & Beyond Checkup for Body, Mind, Spirit: https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co     Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call with Lorie: https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact   Join our private and free Facebook Group, Magnificent Midlifers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers   Disclaimer:  https://bit.ly/4dMRNtE

  3. Jun 2

    Blood Clots After Surgery: The Silent Hospital Risk That Can Go Overlooked

    Blood clots are a hidden but serious risk during hospitalization, especially after surgery or periods of immobility. In this episode, we explain how deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) develop, and why hospital patients are at increased risk. You’ll learn prevention strategies such as mobility, compression devices, and early warning signs to watch for. We also discuss important questions to ask your care team to ensure proper clot prevention is in place. If you want even more important information and checklists, go to The Care Partner Project website to learn much more invaluable and life-saving information: https://thecarepartnerproject.org/.  #bloodclots #DVTprevention #pulomaryembolismrisk #postsurgerycomplications #hospitalpatientsafety #patientadvocacy Thank you for listening. I wish you an amazing aging journey, so I have listed a few resources for you to get you started. Midlife and Beyond Wellness Kickstart Guide - 7 Simple Shifts to Reclaim Your Radiance, Health and Confidence: https://midlifewellnesskickstartguide-0qs.plannerpack.co Your Radiant Reset: Midlife & Beyond Checkup for Body, Mind, Spirit: https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co     Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call with Lorie: https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact   Join our private and free Facebook Group, Magnificent Midlifers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers   Disclaimer:  https://bit.ly/4dMRNtE

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💃 DON'T LET THE OLD LADY IN Conversations with Lorie Helping women create their healthiest chapter yet. What if getting older wasn't about becoming less... but about becoming more of who you were always meant to be? Welcome to Don't Let the Old Lady In: Conversations with Lorie—a warm, thought-provoking podcast for women who want to age with strength, vitality, purpose, and joy. I'm Lorie Gardner, a Registered Nurse, Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Healthcare Advocate, and Longevity Coach. For more than four decades, I've had the privilege of walking alongside people through some of life's most meaningful moments. Those experiences have taught me that healthy aging is about so much more than preventing disease or adding years to your life. It's about staying connected to yourself. Each Tuesday, I'll invite you into a guided coaching conversation where we'll explore the questions that help you slow down, reflect, and create lasting change—one small step at a time. Together, we'll talk about healthy aging, strength, nutrition, brain health, emotional well-being, healthcare advocacy, purpose, relationships, resilience, and what it truly means to create your healthiest chapter. These aren't lectures. They're conversations. Conversations that help you reconnect with yourself, trust your inner wisdom, and remember what it feels like to be fully alive. So pour yourself a cup of coffee, take a deep breath, and join me each week. Because I believe your healthiest chapter isn't behind you. It may be the one you're about to create. One conversation. One small step. One healthier chapter.