Going The Distance with Go Long: Making Your Life Unapologetically Awesome

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Going the Distance asks hard-hitting questions to professionals, experts, and informed enthusiasts who are looking out for women over the age of 40. Go Long’s Jill Consor Beck doesn’t hold back and launches into each conversation with the goal to dispel myths, uncover life-hacks, and give the audience opportunities to find out how best to navigate their career, health, relationships, and much more. Topics range from fashion to menopause, from sex to religion, and from finance to divorce, all as they relate to living your best life as a woman over 40. But don't worry - men can listen, too.

  1. 1d ago

    What She Taught Me: Talking with Danielle Hughes

    In this episode of What She Taught Me by Go Long, Jill Consor Beck talks to Danielle Hughes about how her mother's discipline and go-getterness shaped her into the reliable one. Danielle opens up about watching her mom finish a degree over twelve years, working nights and days to put herself through school while carrying the emotional load of the house alone. She talks about what she's had to unlearn as a business owner and single mom — that you don't have to do everything yourself — and how her mother, after 30 years of marriage, left her dad without telling a soul beforehand, not even her own sister. Tune in to hear what it took for Danielle to unlearn that pattern herself.Resources mentioned:• Blog — https://www.morethanwordscopy.com/blogMore about Danielle:• Website — https://www.morethanwordscopy.com/• LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellehughes/More about Jill & Go Long:• Sign-up for Go Long's newsletter — https://golong.substack.com/subscribe• Learn more about Go Long — https://www.golong.me/how-it-works• Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/justgolong/• Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/justgolong• LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/go-long/**Jump to:**00:00 Intro: Danielle and Jill's Connection02:06 Mom's Strict Parenting and the Disciplinarian Model04:49 What Her Mom Carried Unacknowledged08:16 Did Her Mom Ask for Help?09:49 The Hidden Divorce: No Confiding, Even in Friends11:47 Longest Thing to Unlearn: Doing It All Alone13:29 The Fix-It Girl Pattern16:11 Mom's Fitness at 77 vs. Dad's Passivity17:57 Divide-and-Conquer on Parent Care

  2. 1d ago

    What She Taught Me: Talking with Devin Fuller

    In this episode of What She Taught Me by Go Long, Jill Consor Beck talks to Devin Fuller about how her mother shaped her into being a very empathetic person. Devin opens up about growing up in a house where dinner was sacred — cooked from scratch, every night, no phones, no TV — and how her mother carried that full load without ever asking for help. She talks about what she's had to unlearn as a new mom herself, and the one thing her mother waited decades to give herself that Devin isn't willing to wait for.More about Jill & Go Long:• Sign-up for Go Long's newsletter — https://golong.substack.com/subscribe• Learn more about Go Long — https://www.golong.me/how-it-works• Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/justgolong/• Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/justgolong• LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/go-long/**Jump to:**00:00 Introduction01:36 A Mother's Sensitivity: Gift and Burden05:59 The Nightly Dinner Ritual08:08 Margarita Night: Her Mom's One Escape09:02 What Devin Is Unlearning13:05 The Inflection Point: Swimming for Herself16:26 Finishing a PhD With Two Kids at Home

  3. 2d ago

    What She Taught Me: Dita Guth

    In this episode of What She Taught Me by Go Long, Jill Consor Beck talks to Dita Guth about how her mother's emotional absence shaped her into becoming a nurturer. Dita opens up about growing up the only child of a socialite mother who could recite the difference between a shrimp fork and a dinner fork but couldn't show up emotionally. Dita talks about what she chose to consciously unlearn as a mom herself, and the words her mother waited until her literal death bed to finally say — words Dita isn't willing to make her own daughter wait decades to hear.More about Jill & Go Long:• Sign-up for Go Long's newsletter — https://golong.substack.com/subscribe• Learn more about Go Long — https://www.golong.me/how-it-works• Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/justgolong/• Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/justgolong• LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/go-long/**Jump to:**00:00 Introduction01:05 Nomadic Upbringing, Julia Child, and 400 Chickens03:39 Gen X Women's Undefined Career Paths05:23 Only Woman in '90s NY Kitchens07:10 Amsterdam Wine Bar Dreams to Pop-Up Queen10:37 20 Rocky Years With Her Mom12:39 The Call: Cardiac Arrest, DNR, and a Lucid Goodbye14:26 Negotiating With the Hospital to Let Her Go17:43 Breaking the Chain Through Therapy and Journaling20:57 Mentoring Women, Raising Her Daughter, Asking for Help

  4. Jul 16

    What She Taught Me: Talking with Ronna Belinky

    In this episode of What She Taught Me with Jill Consor Beck of Go Long, we meet Ronna Belinky — founder of Workflows by Ronna. Her mother taught her kindness, compassion, and non-judgment — mostly by example — so subtly that Ronna never noticed it happening in real time, only recognizing it as a pattern in hindsight. That inheritance shows up now as "showing up": for her kids' games and swim meets, for friends and family on hard anniversaries, and in the compassionate, non-shaming approach to organization and time management that defines her own business. Listen to the episode to learn where Ronna differs from her mother's approach, and why she doesn't see that as a loss.Resources mentioned:• Workflows by Ronna — https://www.workflowsbyronna.com/resources• Gretchen Rubin's Five-Year Journal — https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Gretchen+Rubin+five+year+journalMore about Ronna:• Website — https://workflowsbyronna.com• Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/workflowsbyronnaMore about Jill & Go Long:• Sign-up for Go Long's newsletter — https://golong.substack.com/subscribe• Learn more about Go Long — https://www.golong.me/how-it-works• Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/justgolong/• Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/justgolong• LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/go-long/Jump to: 00:00 Introduction and Series Overview00:55 Meet Ronna Belinky and Her Background01:52 Mother's Influence: Kindness, Compassion, and Non-Judgment04:53 Conscious Practices and Remembering Important Dates07:18 Moments When Ronna Becomes Her Mother08:43 Unlearning and What She'd Do Differently09:50 Did Her Mother Ask for Help?11:08 Living Up to the Pedestal of Her Mother12:59 Differences in Parenting and Independence15:22 Surprising Things Said as a Parent16:37 Closing Remarks and How to Connect with Ronna

  5. May 14

    What She Taught Me: Series Premiere with Lisa Consor Behar

    What did your mom teach you — and how did it shape the parent, professional, and person you became? In this debut episode of What She Taught Me, Jill sits down with her sister Lisa Consor Behar to reflect on the lessons passed down by their mother, Yvette. From her instinct to protect to the small habits that stuck — like writing thank-you notes and keeping your voice down — they trace how those experiences ripple into their own relationships — and in Lisa's case, her parenting — decades later. They also get into the harder stuff: navigating a parent's Parkinson's diagnosis, offering support from different vantage points, and finding the humor that carries you through.More about Jill & Go Long:• Sign-up for Go Long's newsletter — https://golong.substack.com/subscribe• Learn more about Go Long — https://www.golong.me/how-it-works• Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/justgolong/• Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/justgolong• LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/go-long/Jump to:- 00:00 Casual Conversations and Lunch Plans- 01:28 Introduction to Yvette's Lessons- 03:50 The Role of a Protector- 06:29 Parental Roles and Responsibilities- 08:38 Childhood Experiences and Their Impact- 11:31 Generational Differences in Parenting- 14:04 Lessons Learned from Mom- 16:48 The Importance of Personal Touch in Communication- 19:07 Navigating Family Dynamics and Choices- 22:46 The Role of a Guidance Counselor- 28:46 Coping with Parkinson's: A Family Perspective

  6. May 6

    In it For the Long Haul: How to Secure a Better Future for You & Your Family with Long-Term Care Planning with Suzanne Scheer

    On this episode, Jill chats with Suzanne Scheer, a long-term care specialist based in the Washington DC area. Suzanne shares her personal journey and expert insights on long-term care insurance, covering what it is, how it works, and why it's crucial for everyone to consider. Jill and Suzanne demystify the complexities of long-term care planning, helping listeners make informed decisions to protect their assets and loved ones. This episode of Going the Distance is not meant to contain legal or financial advice, nor is it establishing a fiduciary relationship of any kind and is for informational purposes only. Please reach out to Suzanne or a long-term care professional to get advice that best suits your needs. More about Jill & Go Long:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign-up for Go Long’s newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about Go Long⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ More about Suzanne Scheer: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Mentioned in this episode: Suzanne’s script for asking the right questions Jump to:00:00 - Introduction to Long-Term Care Insurance 04:58 - Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance Basics 06:20 - Common Misconceptions about Medicare and Long-Term Care 10:13 - Medicare vs. Medicaid Explained 10:24 - Evaluating Candidates for Long-Term Care Insurance 11:36 - The Cost of Self-Funding Long-Term Care 13:57 - Choosing the Right Long-Term Care Plan 15:05 - The Evolution of Long-Term Care Policies 18:18 - Self-Funding vs. Insurance: Weighing Options 20:31 - Metrics for Evaluating Long-Term Care Needs 22:58 - Out-of-Pocket Expenses in Long-Term Care 26:37 - Couples in Assisted Living: Funding Challenges 27:42 - Navigating At-Home Care Decisions 28:22 - Finding the Right Caregiver 31:19 - Navigating Assisted Living and Financial Planning 34:13 - Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance 37:13 - Considerations for Single Women in Long-Term Care 41:16 - The Importance of Powers of Attorney 43:18 - Evaluating Insurance Companies and Financial Solvency 46:12 - Key Tips for Long-Term Care Planning

  7. Apr 23

    Think About The Future: Unlocking Social Security Secrets for Women Over 55

    In this episode of Going the Distance, Jill has a chat with Eric Blake, founder of Blake Wealth Management and host of the Simply Retirement Podcast. Eric, who specializes in financial advice for women 55+, shares insight for women looking to maximize social security benefits as he and Jill dispel some myths about the current financial system for retirement in the United States. This episode does not constitute financial or retirement advice. Please see your financial advisor for advice specific to your situation. Go Long is a coaching service that provides unique strategies to groups and individuals, specializing in micro-accountability. More about Jill & Go Long:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Sign-up for Go Long’s newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, The Midlife Edit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about Go Long⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More about Eric Blake: Blake Wealth ManagementThe Simply Retirement PodcastEric Blake on InstagramEric Blake on LinkedIn Jump to:00:00 - Navigating Retirement Challenges03:56 - Understanding Social Security Basics07:47 - Maximizing Social Security Benefits11:22 - The Importance of Planning Ahead15:40 - Advocating for Loved Ones19:07 - Finding Financial Resources22:44 - Strategic Planning for Younger Generations24:36 - Navigating Retirement Transitions30:11 - The Importance of Practicing Retirement32:33 - Understanding Financial Planning for Women41:15 - Key Insights for Women Over 5546:12 - The Future of Financial Advisory for Women

  8. Mar 20

    Forever in White Jeans: How to not let your fashion emergency become an existential crisis with Ariana Carps

    In this episode of Going the Distance, Jill consults with past-guest Ariana Carps about a conundrum - what does she do with the unworn pair of white jeans she bought in 2020? Keep? Donate? Replace? This leads Jill to wonder how this type of closet clutter relates to other aspects of our lives, asking how we reconcile with the relics of our past that influence our daily lives. Go Long is a coaching service that provides unique strategies to groups and individuals, specializing in micro-accountability. Mentioned in this episode: Trunk Club Ariana’s first episode: YouTube, Spotify More about Jill & Go Long:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign-up for Go Long’s newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, The Midlife Edit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about Go Long⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ More about Ariana Carps: Rear Ends Rear Ends on Instagram Rear Ends on Facebook Jump to: 00:00 - Introduction to Go Long and Fashion Emergency 00:59 - Fashion Emergency: The Quest for Headshots 05:09 - Navigating Fashion Choices for Women of a Certain Age 09:34 - Accountability and Fashion Decisions 10:45 - Fashion Choices and Personal Style 12:44 - The Evolution of Jeans: Trends and Styles 14:22 - Navigating the White Jeans Dilemma 17:18 - Packing Light: The Practicality of White Jeans 18:29 - The Challenge: To Buy or Not to Buy White Jeans? 20:34 - Conclusion: Accountability in Fashion Choices

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Going the Distance asks hard-hitting questions to professionals, experts, and informed enthusiasts who are looking out for women over the age of 40. Go Long’s Jill Consor Beck doesn’t hold back and launches into each conversation with the goal to dispel myths, uncover life-hacks, and give the audience opportunities to find out how best to navigate their career, health, relationships, and much more. Topics range from fashion to menopause, from sex to religion, and from finance to divorce, all as they relate to living your best life as a woman over 40. But don't worry - men can listen, too.

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