Fabulous After Fifty!

Julie Kennedy

A podcast for women wanting to make the most out of life. My intention is to support, educate, inspire, and motivate, to live a fulfilling life full of vitality, spreading the light around us.

  1. Jul 16

    FABULOUS AFTER FIFTY! EPISODE 190 – Bren Marrick- The *dcks* she met online

    Bren Marrick (pen name) is the author of Dicks I’ve Met Online, a candid and humorous memoir exploring relationships, identity, online dating, and self-discovery in midlife. Through personal stories, hindsight, and sharp observations about modern relationships, Bren examines the ways people evolve through love, disappointment, reinvention, and the search for authentic connection. A lot of wit, emotional honesty and insights which will resonate with those navigating change, reflection, and new chapters later in life. We cover: How major life transitions can force us to re-evaluate identity, relationships, and personal happiness. The role of humor and honesty in navigating difficult or uncomfortable life experiences. What online dating and modern relationships can teach us about self-awareness, boundaries, expectations, and emotional growth. The difference between the life we thought we wanted and the life that actually fits us. Why self-reflection in midlife can become a powerful turning point rather than a crisis. LINKS https://linktr.ee/dicksivemetonlinehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GM2W7TDT?ascsubtag=srctok-f1df0cb0ce17e66d&btn_ref=srctok-f1df0cb0ce17e66d If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe, review and share to spread the word. IF YOU’D LIKE TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO’D MAKE A GREAT GUEST FOR THE PODCAST, OR WOULD LIKE TO SUGGEST A TOPIC TO DISCUSS, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH AND LET ME KNOW. var ml_webform_3909178 = ml_account('webforms', '3909178', 'y5c4v1', 'load'); ml_webform_3909178('animation', 'fadeIn'); Subscribe to Never Miss an Episode Other Episodes You Might Enjoy The post FABULOUS AFTER FIFTY! EPISODE 190 – Bren Marrick- The *dcks* she met online appeared first on The Kennedy Connection.

  2. Jul 10

    FABULOUS AFTER FIFTY! EPISODE 189 – ULRIKA TORQUATO- Joyering!

    Ulrika Torquato is as diverse in the countries she has lived in as in the careers she has pursued: medical doctor, a career as opera singer and currently  postgraduate studies in palliative care psychology. The outcome of this: Joyering: the practice of noticing joy in every day life. We are talking meaning, presence and what truly matters. BIO Born in Sweden, raised in Brazil, and now living in Switzerland, my path has been anything but linear. I first trained and worked as a medical doctor before leaving that career to pursue opera singing in Europe. Although the change felt deeply right at the time, it did not bring the sense of fulfillment I had expected. Over the years, I became increasingly interested in why so many of us continue feeling that something is missing, even when life looks good from the outside. What gradually changed my life was not another achievement or reinvention, but learning to pay attention differently — noticing the small moments of joy and meaning that were already present, but often overlooked. This led me to create Joyering®, a simple app and practice that helps people reconnect with those moments in daily life. Now, at 57, I find myself returning in a new way to medicine through postgraduate studies in palliative care psychology, integrating different parts of my life and exploring what truly matters in how we live. LINKS Joyering® https://joyering.com Ulrika Torquato https://ulrikatorquato.com     If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe, review and share to spread the word. IF YOU’D LIKE TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO’D MAKE A GREAT GUEST FOR THE PODCAST, OR WOULD LIKE TO SUGGEST A TOPIC TO DISCUSS, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH AND LET ME KNOW. var ml_webform_3909178 = ml_account('webforms', '3909178', 'y5c4v1', 'load'); ml_webform_3909178('animation', 'fadeIn'); Subscribe to Never Miss an Episode Other Episodes You Might Enjoy The post FABULOUS AFTER FIFTY! EPISODE 189 – ULRIKA TORQUATO- Joyering! appeared first on The Kennedy Connection.

  3. Jul 5

    FABULOUS AFTER FIFTY! EPISODE 188 – Lynne Bowman – Brownies for Breakfast

    In her pitch to me she wrote: Celebrated my 80th birthday in March; strength training 3 times a week in a goat barn; granny to 3 littles thus far. Author of “ Brownies for breakfast” Favourite subject: life really begins at 50. And I thought, yep, this sounds like my sort of inspiration! So today me have glam grandmother Lynne Bowman, all the way from her farm on the coast of Northern California! A fascinating woman, full of wisdom, insights and valuable tips! BIO Lynne has been featured at women’s expos throughout the country, teaming with actress Deidre Hall to write and publish Deidre Hall’s Kitchen Closeup (2010) and Deidre Hall’s How Does She Do It? (2012). She’s won national awards as a creative director for Silicon Valley companies, was Creative Director at E&J Gallo Winery, Advertising Manager at RedKen Laboratories, and freelanced for agencies in San Jose, Los Angeles, and New York. She has also worked as an actress, makeup artist, screenwriter, illustrator, legal journalist and television Weather Person. Lynne and her husband have a small farm on the coast of Northern California. LINKS linkedin.com/in/lynne-parmiter-bowman-9918148 https://linkbio.co/BrowniesForBreakfast https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094GPM3Z3     If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe, review and share to spread the word. IF YOU’D LIKE TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO’D MAKE A GREAT GUEST FOR THE PODCAST, OR WOULD LIKE TO SUGGEST A TOPIC TO DISCUSS, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH AND LET ME KNOW. var ml_webform_3909178 = ml_account('webforms', '3909178', 'y5c4v1', 'load'); ml_webform_3909178('animation', 'fadeIn'); Subscribe to Never Miss an Episode Other Episodes You Might Enjoy The post FABULOUS AFTER FIFTY! EPISODE 188 – Lynne Bowman – Brownies for Breakfast appeared first on The Kennedy Connection.

  4. Jun 26

    FABULOUS AFTER FIFTY! EPISODE 187 – Lisa Lacy – The Woman You Become After You Survive

    Today we explore how hardship changes us and why we can’t return to who we were before. How she survived a full-blown psychosis in her 40s, living with a congenital blood disease and repeated near-death pulmonary embolisms, and how a January hospitalization and turning 50 led her to cancel big birthday plans, retreat alone to the mountains, grieve, and confront mortality. We discuss stopping instead of pushing through, building healthy relationships, normalizing trauma, using reflection, divided attention and grounding in breath/heartbeat, reframing negative self-talk with statements of fact, and focusing on small daily wins. BIO Lisa Lacy is a writer, trauma educator, and author of the upcoming memoir Notes From a Certified Madwoman and its companion Field Guide: The Psychology of Performance™️. After more than three decades in corporate education, healthcare consulting, performance, and storytelling, Lisa now speaks and writes about addiction, psychosis, trauma, nervous systems, identity masking, reinvention, and the hidden realities of high functioning survival in women. Drawing from lived experience, recovery, and years teaching trauma informed emotional intelligence in addiction recovery centers across Georgia, Lisa creates conversations that are psychologically informed without sounding clinical, emotionally honest, unexpectedly funny, and deeply human. LINKS https://www.lisalacy.com/about-1 https://www.facebook.com/lisalacy.297184/ https://www.instagram.com/lisa_lacy_writes https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisalacycalm/ https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1778687995635252a6155ae10 If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe, review and share to spread the word. IF YOU’D LIKE TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO’D MAKE A GREAT GUEST FOR THE PODCAST, OR WOULD LIKE TO SUGGEST A TOPIC TO DISCUSS, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH AND LET ME KNOW. var ml_webform_3909178 = ml_account('webforms', '3909178', 'y5c4v1', 'load'); ml_webform_3909178('animation', 'fadeIn'); Subscribe to Never Miss an Episode Other Episodes You Might Enjoy The post FABULOUS AFTER FIFTY! EPISODE 187 – Lisa Lacy – The Woman You Become After You Survive appeared first on The Kennedy Connection.

  5. Jun 18

    FABULOUS AFTER FIFTY! EPISODE 186 – Chip Scholz – WHY HAVING IT ALL FIGURED OUT ISNT HELPFUL

    The host introduces the theme “Why Having It All Figured Out Isn’t Helpful” and interviews Chip Schultz, author of Every Dog Has Its Day: Reflections of Life, Love and the Leash, an executive coach, speaker, and woodturner. Schultz, married 42 years and a stepfather to three daughters, argues nobody has it all figured out and that embracing being wrong enables flexibility (“semper gumby”) and curiosity over judgment. He describes how a stroke at 55 shifted him from performance and overwork to authenticity, health, and usefulness, alongside renewed creativity through woodturning and writing. He explains woodturning and how round forms can relax the mind, and shares how StoryWorth revived his writing, leading to multiple books. Discussing “memento mori,” early parental deaths, and grief, he emphasizes using limited time kindly, remembering hardships, and viewing “going through things” as the journey. His tips include staying curious, caring for one’s body, and prioritizing sleep.

  6. Jun 11

    FABULOUS AFTER FIFTY! EPISODE 185 – Lorie Eber – How to stay Healthy in a world designed to make us Fat & Lazy

    Lori Aber, a Southern California metabolic health and midlife wellness educator and former corporate litigator, talks about staying healthy in a modern environment that encourages inactivity, oversized portions, stress, and convenience foods—challenges that intensify in midlife and menopause. Lori explains how metabolism and weight changes are often driven more by lifestyle factors like inactivity, loss of lean muscle (sarcopenia), stress, and poor sleep than by menopause alone, and emphasizes the importance of safe, intelligent strength training to preserve muscle. She debunks many myths and Lori’s practical tips will sure make a difference! BIO Lorie Eber is a metabolic health and midlife wellness educator who helps women understand how stress, sleep, hormones, and daily habits affect metabolism as we age — and what actually works to support energy, health, and weight in real life. LINKS Home If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe, review and share to spread the word. IF YOU’D LIKE TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO’D MAKE A GREAT GUEST FOR THE PODCAST, OR WOULD LIKE TO SUGGEST A TOPIC TO DISCUSS, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH AND LET ME KNOW. var ml_webform_3909178 = ml_account('webforms', '3909178', 'y5c4v1', 'load'); ml_webform_3909178('animation', 'fadeIn'); Subscribe to Never Miss an Episode Other Episodes You Might Enjoy The post FABULOUS AFTER FIFTY! EPISODE 185 – Lorie Eber – How to stay Healthy in a world designed to make us Fat & Lazy appeared first on The Kennedy Connection.

  7. Jun 5

    FABULOUS AFTER FIFTY! EPISODE 184 – Sandra Wood – When being Capable becomes a Curse

    In this episode of Fabulous After 50, I interview Idaho-based transformation coach and keynote speaker Sandra Wood about the hidden cost of being “the capable one” and how carrying too much can shift from something women do to who they believe they are. BIO After spending years as a devoted wife, stay-at-home mom, and the rock for everyone around her, my guest hit a breaking point—cancer at 40, divorce after 20 years, and the daunting task of rebuilding her life and career while raising two teenagers alone. But she didn’t just survive; she transformed. With nearly two decades as a coach and nonprofit leader—supporting others through their darkest moments at places like Ronald McDonald House and cancer centers—she’s seen firsthand what it means to fall apart and, more importantly, how to piece yourself back together. Now, she helps high-achieving women who’ve lost themselves in the chaos of caring for everyone else. Her work is raw, real, and rooted in her own hard-won wisdom: “If you don’t go within, you go without.” LINKS Sandra Wood’s Website https://www.instagram.com/sandrawoodcoach/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/sandrawoodcoach If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe, review and share to spread the word. IF YOU’D LIKE TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO’D MAKE A GREAT GUEST FOR THE PODCAST, OR WOULD LIKE TO SUGGEST A TOPIC TO DISCUSS, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH AND LET ME KNOW. var ml_webform_3909178 = ml_account('webforms', '3909178', 'y5c4v1', 'load'); ml_webform_3909178('animation', 'fadeIn'); Subscribe to Never Miss an Episode Other Episodes You Might Enjoy The post FABULOUS AFTER FIFTY! EPISODE 184 – Sandra Wood – When being Capable becomes a Curse appeared first on The Kennedy Connection.

  8. May 29

    FABULOUS AFTER FIFTY! EPISODE 183 – Bernice McDonald – From “Not Enough” to “Brave Enough”

    In this episode, we explore how fear and feeling “not enough” hold many women back, especially after 50. We talk about her Tiny Brave Steps method—building a bridge across a “cavern” with small, brave planks—and her ACT tool. A human talk based on experience and wisdom with valuable tips. BIO Bernice McDonald is a Life Strategist who helps people navigate the hard stuff—loss, fear, change, disappointment—and discover the courage to rebuild through her “Tiny Brave Steps” method. She believes that courage isn’t the absence of fear – it’s learning to take one small, Brave Step while still scared. Her message is simple and deeply human: “You can do hard things, even if the step you take is tiny.” As the author of the “Little Books of Courage” series (beginning with ‘Brave Enough to Be Myself’ and ‘Brave Enough to Let Go’), Bernice blends storytelling, neuroscience, and soulful reflection to help listeners recognize their strength, befriend fear, and move forward with hope. Her warmth, humour, and practical tools make her an unforgettable guest for podcasts exploring personal growth, courage, mindset, midlife transitions, spirituality, or mental resilience. LINKS Bernice McDonald’s Website https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernicemcdonald/ https://www.youtube.com/@BerniceMcDonald   If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe, review and share to spread the word. IF YOU’D LIKE TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO’D MAKE A GREAT GUEST FOR THE PODCAST, OR WOULD LIKE TO SUGGEST A TOPIC TO DISCUSS, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH AND LET ME KNOW. var ml_webform_3909178 = ml_account('webforms', '3909178', 'y5c4v1', 'load'); ml_webform_3909178('animation', 'fadeIn'); Subscribe to Never Miss an Episode Other Episodes You Might Enjoy The post FABULOUS AFTER FIFTY! EPISODE 183 – Bernice McDonald – From “Not Enough” to “Brave Enough” appeared first on The Kennedy Connection.

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A podcast for women wanting to make the most out of life. My intention is to support, educate, inspire, and motivate, to live a fulfilling life full of vitality, spreading the light around us.

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  • Creator
    Julie Kennedy
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    191
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ©2021 The Kennedy Connection
  • Show Website
    Fabulous After Fifty!