The Elegant Shift

Helen Valleau

The Elegant Shift:  This isn't your second act, It's your true act. Are you a woman over 45 seeking a joyful, purposeful, and authentic second half of life? Then join "The Elegant Shift," a podcast dedicated to guiding you on this inner journey of aging. Forget the anti-aging noise. This podcast dives into the beauty, wisdom, and joy that come with age, exploring topics like mindfulness, resilience, authentic living, and self-discovery. "The Elegant Shift" offers a fresh perspective on aging gracefully and with intention. We'll explore how to stay relevant, shift limiting beliefs, redefine your identity, deepen your spiritual connection, and challenge ageism. If you're ready to embrace this powerful stage of life, "The Elegant Shift" is here to empower and inspire you every step of the way.

Episodes

  1. DEC 17

    The Visionary Behind the Lens—and Beyond It: Kelly Mason’s Inner Shift

    In this episode of The Elegant Shift, we explore a powerful journey of transformation with visionary cinematographer, intuitive healer, and transformational guide Kelly Mason. After three decades working behind the camera on major film productions—and breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry—a life-altering accident awakened Kelly’s innate healing abilities and redirected her path. This soulful conversation explores spiritual awakening, intuitive healing, creative reinvention, resilience, motherhood, and soul-led living. Kelly shares how profound life initiations—including career shifts, deep inner healing, and reclaiming self-love—can become gateways to alignment, empowerment, and collective awakening. If you’re navigating a life transition, seeking spiritual growth, or longing to integrate creativity with conscious, heart-led living, this episode offers inspiration and grounded wisdom for becoming your most aligned self. Official Website / Programs: Kula Paradise  https://www.kellymason.com • Documentary: Pave the Road  https://www.kellymason.com/achievements • Instagram: Kelly Mason https://www.instagram.com/kellymason.scc/ • Transformational Coaching & Intuitive Healing: https://www.kellymason.com/academy Thank you for joining me! If this inspired you, be sure to subscribe and share it with others who are ready to age with confidence, grace, and soul. Stay connected—follow me on social media for more insights, inspiration, and soulful conversations. Elegantaging.ca Facebook Elegant Aging Facebook Group Instagram

    38 min
  2. DEC 2

    Breakdown to Breakthrough with Elvira V. Hopper: How Authenticity Heals & Transforms Your Life

    Meet Elvira V. Hopper—a former high-achieving corporate and healthcare professional who walked away from a life that looked “perfect on paper” to answer the calling of her soul. Today, she’s an Authentic Visibility Coach™, inspirational speaker, podcaster, and creative spirit devoted to helping others rise from breakdowns into powerful breakthroughs. After navigating her own dark night of the soul, Elvira discovered that authenticity isn’t just a value—it’s a spiritual pathway to freedom, alignment, and joy. Through her signature Love Your Vibe Transformation™, she guides thousands to heal limiting beliefs, reclaim their brilliance, and live in harmony with their true essence. In this episode of The Elegant Shift, Elvira and Helen dive into the messy-beautiful truth of transformation, the courage it takes to shed old identities, and the magic that unfolds when we finally stop performing and start living from soul. If you’re craving inspiration, healing, and an empowering reminder that your breakdowns are gateways to becoming, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. To connect with Elvira: https://elvirahopper.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evhopper/ Thank you for joining me! If this inspired you, be sure to subscribe and share it with others who are ready to age with confidence, grace, and soul. Stay connected—follow me on social media for more insights, inspiration, and soulful conversations. Elegantaging.ca Facebook Elegant Aging Facebook Group Instagram

    38 min
  3. NOV 17

    Brain Fitness as We Age

    Brain Fitness as We Age with Jill Hewlett | The Elegant Shift Podcast In this inspiring and deeply practical episode of The Elegant Shift, Helen sits down with Jill Hewlett, Brain Fitness Expert, wellness educator, and trailblazer in the field of neuroplasticity and healthy aging. Together, they explore how your brain can grow, adapt, and thrive at every age—and why midlife and beyond may actually be the most powerful time to upgrade your mental clarity, creativity, and emotional resilience. Jill shares accessible, science-based tools to support cognitive longevity, boost memory and focus, reduce stress through mind-body practices, and ignite the brain’s natural capacity to evolve. Whether you want to stay sharp, feel more grounded, or enhance your sense of purpose and vitality, this conversation will show you how to create a brain—and life—that ages elegantly. If you’ve been wondering how to keep your mind flexible, your emotions balanced, and your spirit energized as you move through your 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond, this episode is a must-listen. What You’ll Learn: How neuroplasticity supports brain health at every ageWhy aging is a time of possibility, creativity, and cognitive expansionSimple daily practices to protect and strengthen your brainThe powerful connection between movement, mindset, and longevityHow stress, overwhelm, and overthinking impact your mental clarity—and what to do about itWhy brain fitness is essential for emotional well-being and Elegant AgingPerfect for women 45+ who want to stay vibrant, confident, and mentally strong, this episode blends science, spirituality, and practical wisdom in a way only Jill and Helen can deliver. ✨ Tune in and discover how to age from the inside out—one brain-boosting shift at a time. ✨ Subscribe for more episodes on Elegant Aging, personal mastery, and conscious living. Jill Hewlett: https://www.jillhewlett.com Thank you for joining me! If this inspired you, be sure to subscribe and share it with others who are ready to age with confidence, grace, and soul. Stay connected—follow me on social media for more insights, inspiration, and soulful conversations. Elegantaging.ca Facebook Elegant Aging Facebook Group Instagram

    44 min
  4. OCT 21

    Aging with Style, Grace & Visibility

    The Elegant Shift with Vivian Singh — Aging with Style, Grace & Visibility If there’s a woman who truly emanates vibrancy, beauty, and essence, it’s Vivian Singh.  A Certified Image Consultant, model, speaker, and award-winning leader with the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI), Vivian brings a lifetime of wisdom—and a sparkle that can’t be taught. In this inspiring conversation, Vivian shares how she’s redefining what it means to age with confidence, visibility, and intention. After retiring as an elementary school principal, she stepped boldly into her second act, guiding women to align their inner radiance with their outer expression through color, style, and presence. Now in her 70s, Vivian embodies the truth that elegance has no expiration date. Her story reminds us that aging isn’t about fading—it’s about flourishing. 🎧 Tune in to discover:  ✨ How to express your authentic beauty at every age  ✨ The link between self-image, confidence, and spiritual presence  ✨ Why visibility after 60 is an act of power and self-love Join me, Helen Valleau, for this luminous episode of The Elegant Shift—and be inspired to step into your own essence with clarity, confidence, and grace. Thank you for joining me! If this inspired you, be sure to subscribe and share it with others who are ready to age with confidence, grace, and soul. Stay connected—follow me on social media for more insights, inspiration, and soulful conversations. Elegantaging.ca Facebook Elegant Aging Facebook Group Instagram

    31 min

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The Elegant Shift:  This isn't your second act, It's your true act. Are you a woman over 45 seeking a joyful, purposeful, and authentic second half of life? Then join "The Elegant Shift," a podcast dedicated to guiding you on this inner journey of aging. Forget the anti-aging noise. This podcast dives into the beauty, wisdom, and joy that come with age, exploring topics like mindfulness, resilience, authentic living, and self-discovery. "The Elegant Shift" offers a fresh perspective on aging gracefully and with intention. We'll explore how to stay relevant, shift limiting beliefs, redefine your identity, deepen your spiritual connection, and challenge ageism. If you're ready to embrace this powerful stage of life, "The Elegant Shift" is here to empower and inspire you every step of the way.

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