Reclaim Your Energy After 50

John Curran

Are you over 50 and feeling tired, overwhelmed, or like you’ve lost the energy you once had? Welcome to the Reclaim Your Energy After 50 podcast, where we explore practical strategies to improve your health, restore your energy, and create lasting lifestyle changes. Hosted by John Curran, a Registered Respiratory Therapist with nearly 40 years of clinical experience and a Health Transformation Coach, this podcast combines science, personal experience, and real-world strategies to help you take control of your health and start feeling like yourself again.

  1. 17h ago

    Do We Really Have to Feel It to Heal It? A New Approach to Trauma, Healing & Human Potential with Steven Hoskinson

    What if healing from trauma doesn't require us to constantly revisit our painful past? In this thought-provoking conversation, I welcome Steven Hoskinson, clinical psychology educator and founder of Organic Intelligence, an innovative approach to trauma healing that challenges many traditional ideas about how we recover from difficult life experiences. Steven discovered that focusing intensely on traumatic experiences doesn't always lead to healing. In fact, for some people, it can make things worse. Through his work with Organic Intelligence, Steven offers a different perspective—one that emphasizes reconnecting with our surroundings, recognizing positive experiences, and allowing the body's natural healing processes to unfold. In this episode, we explore: Do We Really Have to Feel It to Heal It? Why revisiting painful experiences isn't always the best path toward recovery. Understanding Organic Intelligence: How this innovative approach helps support the body's natural capacity for healing. Growing Our Bandwidth: Moving beyond simply managing stress and developing a greater capacity for joy, connection, and meaningful living. Post-Trauma Growth: How difficult experiences can become opportunities for growth and greater resilience. The Mind-Body Connection: How our nervous system, environment, and everyday experiences influence our overall wellbeing. Practical Ways to Reconnect with Life: Simple ways to move beyond survival mode and experience more vitality and aliveness. One of the most powerful messages from this conversation is that healing isn't always about looking backward. Sometimes it's about learning to recognize what's happening around us, reconnecting with positive experiences, and building our capacity to fully participate in life. If you've ever felt stuck in survival mode, struggled with stress or anxiety, or wondered whether there's another way to approach healing, this conversation offers a fresh perspective worth exploring. ABOUT STEVEN HOSKINSON Steven Hoskinson is a clinical psychology educator and the founder of Organic Intelligence, an approach to trauma healing and human development that emphasizes resilience, nervous system capacity, and reconnecting with life. RECLAIM YOUR ENERGY Are you ready to take a closer look at your energy, wellbeing, and what might be holding you back? Take the Reclaim Your Energy Audit and receive the accompanying guide to help you take the next step. https://tally.so/r/rDj715 Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this conversation, please like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who might benefit from it.

  2. 22h ago

    Are You Getting in Your Own Way? The Stories We Tell Ourselves with Jerry Levin

    What if the biggest thing holding you back in life isn't your circumstances, but the stories you're telling yourself? In this fascinating conversation, I welcome Jerry Levin, who brings a unique perspective shaped by a PhD in Pharmacology, nearly 30 years of teaching and medical research, and his later work as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Jerry explores the powerful connection between our thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors, and how the voice inside our heads can sometimes become our greatest obstacle to personal growth. We discuss: Why we shouldn't automatically believe everything our inner voice tells us. How the stories we create about ourselves shape our lives. Why trying to make positive changes can sometimes make things worse. Why affirmations and positive thinking don't always work. How we can begin changing deeply ingrained beliefs and patterns. This conversation offers a thought-provoking look at the relationship between science, spirituality, and personal transformation. Perhaps the first step toward changing your life is changing the story you tell yourself. CONNECT WITH YOUR OWN ENERGY Ready to take a closer look at your energy, habits, and overall well-being? Take the Reclaim Your Energy Audit and receive your accompanying guide to help you take the next step. https://tally.so/r/rDj715

  3. 2d ago

    The Next Chapter: Reclaiming Your Energy, Purpose, and Authenticity After 50 Guest: Ray Schloss

    What happens when you’ve spent decades building a successful career, reached retirement, and suddenly find yourself asking: What’s next? In this episode of Reclaim Your Energy After 50, host John Curran welcomes Ray Schloss, former Microsoft Global Director of Technical Sales Enablement, entrepreneur, wellness coach, certified hypnotherapist, meditation-content producer, and founder of Thriving 247. After 17 years at Microsoft, including leading a global community of more than 1,200 technical sales consultants and managers, Ray entered a new chapter of life focused on wellness, personal growth, meditation, and helping others discover what makes life meaningful. Together, John and Ray explore what it means to redefine success after 50, reconnect with your authentic self, and create a life that reflects who you are today rather than who you were during your working years. This conversation goes beyond retirement. It’s about rediscovering your energy, understanding the connection between thoughts and emotions, strengthening relationships, and finding new sources of purpose and fulfillment. IN THIS EPISODE, WE EXPLORE: Redefining success and identity after a long professional career. Navigating major life transitions and discovering what’s next. Reclaiming your energy, purpose, and authenticity after 50. Understanding how thoughts and emotions influence our lives. The importance of communication and meaningful relationships. How meditation and mindfulness can support personal growth. Moving beyond external achievements to discover what truly matters. Asking yourself an important question: What makes me feel alive now? Creating a next chapter that reflects your values and authentic self. ABOUT OUR GUEST: RAY SCHLOSS Ray Schloss spent 17 years at Microsoft, where he served as Global Director of Technical Sales Enablement and helped build and lead a worldwide community of more than 1,200 consultants and managers. Following his retirement in 2024, Ray founded Thriving 247, bringing together his interests in wellness, longevity, personal development, meditation, and relationships. He is also a certified hypnotherapist, meditation-content producer, and professional musician. Ray’s journey illustrates that retirement doesn’t have to mean the end of growth, contribution, or discovery. It can be the beginning of an entirely new chapter.CONNECT WITH RAY SCHLOSS:Website: https://www.thriving247.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-schloss-9491456/ABOUT YOUR HOST: JOHN CURRAN John Curran is a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), author, and host of Reclaim Your Energy After 50.Through his professional healthcare background, personal experiences, and conversations with inspiring guests, John helps adults over 50 reclaim their energy, rebuild their confidence, and create a healthier, more fulfilling next chapter. Website: https://www.reclaimyourenergy.org/ A FINAL THOUGHT: Your next chapter doesn’t have to look like your last one. Sometimes the greatest opportunity is discovering who you are becoming .If you enjoyed this conversation, follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who may be ready to embrace their next chapter.

  4. 2d ago

    Are You Living Life-Led or JOY-Led? Ted Kopecko on Finding Purpose, Freedom, and Fulfillment After 50

    What does it really mean to live a life filled with JOY? In this episode of Reclaim Your Energy After 50, host John Curran welcomes Ted Kopecko, entrepreneur, business owner, and author of the #1 International Best Seller Finding JOY… Journey Of You. Ted shares his philosophy that JOY stands for “Journey Of You” and explores how we can become more intentional about the way we live, work, and approach our health and well-being. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in business, architecture, commercial real estate, and entrepreneurship, Ted offers a refreshing perspective on productivity, purpose, personal growth, and the importance of creating a life that reflects what truly matters. Together, John and Ted explore why being busy doesn’t necessarily mean being productive, how our health creates freedom, and why investing in ourselves is essential to living a more meaningful and fulfilling life. In this conversation, we explore: What JOY really means: Journey Of You.The difference between being busy and being productive.Why health is one of our greatest sources of freedom.The importance of mindset, energy, and healthy aging.Discovering your purpose and personal value.How to become more intentional with your time and energy.Rethinking what it means to grow older and live well.Creating a life that brings more meaning, fulfillment, and JOY.A thought-provoking question from Ted: “What good is adding more years to our life if we aren’t also adding more life to those years?” ABOUT OUR GUEST: TED KOPECKO Ted Kopecko is an entrepreneur, business owner, and author of Finding JOY… Journey Of You, a #1 International Best Seller. With more than 30 years of experience spanning business, architecture, commercial real estate, and entrepreneurship, Ted brings a unique perspective to personal growth, health, freedom, and purposeful living. Connect with Ted Kopecko: Website: https://findingjoy.us Facebook: TDKopecko Instagram: @ultimate.life ABOUT THE HOST: JOHN CURRAN John Curran is a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), author, and host of Reclaim Your Energy After 50. He helps adults over 50 reclaim their energy, rebuild their confidence, and create a healthier, more fulfilling next chapter. Website: https://www.reclaimyourenergy.org If this conversation resonates with you, follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use a little more JOY in their life. Remember: It’s never too late to create a life that truly reflects who you are and what matters most.

  5. 2d ago

    Doubt Is a Signal, Not a Weakness: Martin Watts on Turning Uncertainty Into Direction

    What if doubt isn’t something you need to overcome, but something you need to understand? In this episode of Reclaim Your Energy After 50, I sit down with Martin Watts, a 40-plus-year company builder and author of When Doubt Becomes Design, to explore how uncertainty, doubt, and life’s unexpected challenges can become opportunities for growth and transformation. Martin shares his perspective on what he calls the Law of Doubt — the idea that doubt can be a signal that something has changed and that it’s time to reconsider your direction. We explore how to stop getting trapped in cycles of overthinking, use uncertainty constructively, learn from setbacks, and create a stronger foundation when starting over. Whether you’re navigating a career transition, a personal challenge, or simply questioning what comes next, this conversation offers a different way to look at doubt and the possibilities it can reveal. In this conversation: Why doubt doesn’t have to mean failure.Understanding the Law of Doubt.How uncertainty can become a catalyst for change.Breaking free from cycles of self-analysis.Learning from business failures and successes.Building structure and moving forward when starting over.The importance of perseverance and Martin’s philosophy: Never Yield.About Martin Watts:Martin Watts is a seasoned company builder and author of When Doubt Becomes Design. His work explores how we can use doubt and uncertainty as tools for creating meaningful change. Reclaim Your Energy After 50 is about helping adults reclaim their energy, rebuild their confidence, and create a healthier, more fulfilling next chapter. Connect with Martin: Explore his book, When Doubt Becomes Design. Remember: Doubt doesn’t have to stop you. Sometimes it points you toward your next beginning.

  6. 6d ago

    Don’t Wait Until You Feel Motivated: Move Before You’re Ready | Reclaim Your Energy After 50

    Have you ever found yourself waiting for the right moment, the right feeling, or the motivation to finally make a change? The truth is, motivation doesn’t always come before action. Sometimes, you have to take that first step before you feel ready. In this episode of Reclaim Your Energy After 50, John Curran explores why waiting for motivation can keep us stuck, how taking small intentional actions can create momentum, and why we don’t have to feel completely ready to begin moving forward. As we get older, it’s easy to fall into patterns of hesitation, overthinking, and putting things off. But reclaiming your energy and creating a more fulfilling next chapter starts with a willingness to act, even when the timing doesn’t feel perfect. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why motivation isn’t always the starting point.How action creates momentum and builds confidence.Why waiting for the perfect moment can hold you back.How small steps can lead to meaningful changes.How to start moving forward, even when you’re uncertain.Remember, you don’t have to have everything figured out. You just have to be willing to begin. Your next chapter doesn’t start when you feel ready. It starts when you decide to take the first step. Visit https://www.reclaimyourenergy.org to learn more about coaching, explore additional resources, and take the free Reclaim Your Energy Audit. I’m John Curran, and this is Reclaim Your Energy After 50.

  7. Nov 5

    Retirement After 50: How to Plan, Adjust, and Thrive in Your Next Chapter | Wendy Leggett

    What does retirement really look like after 50? Is it the finish line of your working years, or the beginning of an entirely new chapter? In this episode of the Reclaim Your Energy Podcast, host John Curran welcomes special guest Wendy Leggett for a conversation about retirement, navigating life’s transitions, and creating a fulfilling next chapter. Retirement brings opportunities, but it can also bring unexpected adjustments. From redefining your identity and discovering new interests to finding purpose, maintaining well-being, and embracing change, this stage of life offers an opportunity to rethink what living well really means. Together, John and Wendy explore the importance of approaching retirement with intention, perspective, and an open mind. In this conversation, we explore: Rethinking what retirement means after 50.Navigating the personal and lifestyle changes that come with retirement.Finding renewed purpose and direction in your next chapter.Creating a fulfilling lifestyle beyond your career.Embracing new opportunities and making the most of this stage of life.Your next chapter isn’t about slowing down. It’s about deciding what matters most and making the most of the life ahead. If you’re over 50 and thinking about what comes next, this conversation is for you. Connect with John Curran:Website: https://reclaimyourenergy.org Explore the free Reclaim Your Energy Audit and discover ways to reclaim your energy, rebuild your confidence, and create a healthier, more fulfilling next chapter. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from this conversation. Reclaim Your Energy. Reclaim Your Life.

  8. Nov 3

    Menopause, Muscle & Longevity: Why Women Need to Train for Aging, Not Fight It | Annie Gaudreault

    Menopause is not the end of the story. It may be the beginning of one of the most important conversations about women’s health, energy, and longevity. In this episode of the Reclaim Your Energy Podcast, I sit down with Annie Gaudreault, nutritionist, women’s health coach, speaker, and endurance athlete, to explore how women can navigate menopause and prepare for a healthier, stronger, and more fulfilling future. With more than 25 years of corporate experience and an inspiring personal reinvention, Annie brings a refreshing, evidence-based perspective to aging. We discuss why women should stop fighting the aging process and start training for it. Our conversation explores menopause, metabolic health, muscle preservation, brain health, nutrition, and the importance of looking beyond simply living longer to living better. Annie also challenges some common misconceptions about aging and explains why the choices we make in midlife can have a profound impact on our healthspan. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why menopause deserves a bigger conversation about long-term health.The connection between muscle, metabolism, and healthy aging.Why protecting brain health and physical strength matters.How women can take a more proactive approach to longevity.Why it’s never too late to reinvent yourself and build a healthier future.Whether you’re navigating menopause, approaching 50, or simply looking to protect your energy and vitality as you age, this conversation offers valuable insights and practical perspective. Because the goal isn’t simply to live longer. It’s to live stronger, healthier, and more fully. Reclaim your energy. Reclaim your confidence. Reclaim this moment.

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Are you over 50 and feeling tired, overwhelmed, or like you’ve lost the energy you once had? Welcome to the Reclaim Your Energy After 50 podcast, where we explore practical strategies to improve your health, restore your energy, and create lasting lifestyle changes. Hosted by John Curran, a Registered Respiratory Therapist with nearly 40 years of clinical experience and a Health Transformation Coach, this podcast combines science, personal experience, and real-world strategies to help you take control of your health and start feeling like yourself again.

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