Don’t Let The Old Lady In

Loriei
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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.

  1. 2h ago

    Why Your Brain—and Your Spirit—Need Something New

    When was the last time you did something for the very first time? Not because you had to. Not because it was on your to-do list. Simply because you were curious. As we grow older, our lives can become beautifully familiar. But what happens when familiarity slowly turns into autopilot? In this week's Conversation with Lorie, we're exploring why our brains benefit from continued learning—and why our spirits may be longing for something we haven't experienced yet. And there's one question that just might change how you experience your everyday life: How much of your life are you actually experiencing—and how much are you simply recognizing? 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

  2. Oct 14

    When You Are The Patient, Who Is Paying Attention?

    You’re usually the one who handles things. You ask the questions. Make the decisions. Take care of everyone else. But what happens when suddenly YOU’RE the patient? A hospital stay can quickly turn even the most capable person into someone tired, overwhelmed, and trying to absorb important medical information when she’s least prepared. In this week’s Don't Let The Old Lady In Conversation with Lorie, we’re talking about healthcare advocacy from a perspective we don’t often consider until we need it: Who’s paying attention when you can’t? And there’s one question I wish every woman would answer before she ever lands in a hospital bed: If you couldn’t advocate for yourself tomorrow, who would?   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. Oct 6

    What Are You Really Hungry For?

    The Kind of Nourishment Food Can’t Provide What if the thing you’re hungry for has nothing to do with food? You can eat well, exercise, take your vitamins, and do all the things you’re “supposed” to do — and still feel like something is missing. Maybe you’re craving more connection. More peace. More adventure. More affection. More fun. Or simply more moments when you feel fully alive. In this week’s Don't Let The Old Lady In - Conversation with Lorie, we’re looking at a different kind of nourishment — and one question that may change the way you think about what you’re consuming every day. Because sometimes what feels like something is missing may actually be something asking to be fed. 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

  4. Sep 22

    I'll Start When...... What Are You Waiting For

    How many times have you told yourself, “I’ll start when…” When life settles down. When you have more energy. When you feel more confident. When you finally feel ready. But what if waiting to feel ready is exactly what’s keeping you stuck? In this week’s Conversation with Lorie, we’re looking at the things we quietly keep putting off — and why the “right time” we’re waiting for may never actually arrive. Because sometimes the hardest part isn’t knowing what you want to change. It’s giving yourself permission to begin before you feel ready. So, what have you been waiting for? And what might change if you stopped waiting? 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

  5. Sep 15

    YOUR DOCTOR SAYS YOU’RE FINE. ARE YOU? What to Do When the Tests Look Normal but You Still Don’t Feel Right

    You know something doesn’t feel right. So you make the appointment. Your doctor evaluates you. Tests are ordered. Then the message comes back: “Everything looks fine.” That should be reassuring. But there’s one problem. You still don’t feel fine. So what happens next? In this week’s Conversation with Lorie, we’re exploring how to remain connected to your own experience while still respecting the expertise of the healthcare professionals caring for you. This is not about distrusting doctors. It’s about partnership. Your healthcare professional brings medical expertise. You bring something no one else can provide: the experience of living in your body every day. Good healthcare needs both. IN THIS CONVERSATION We’ll explore: What “normal” actually means Why symptoms can still deserve attention after reassuring testing Questions to ask when you still don’t feel right When another medical opinion may be helpful Why seeking a second opinion doesn’t mean your first doctor was wrong How online medical research can inform you—but also increase anxiety and confusion Why information isn’t the same as judgment When healthcare advocacy can become invaluable 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

  6. Sep 8

    Strong Is the New Young - Why Strength May Matter More Than Looking Younger

    What do you want your body to still allow you to do ten or twenty years from now? Walk through an airport carrying your own bag? Get down on the floor and back up again? Climb stairs? Travel? Golf? Garden? Live independently? For much of our lives, women have been encouraged to think about exercise primarily in terms of weight, calories and appearance. But as we get older, there’s another reason to become stronger: freedom. In this week’s Conversation with Lorie, we explore why strength matters far beyond what happens in the gym. Strength supports our ability to participate in the lives we want to live. It influences independence, confidence, mobility and the choices available to us as we age. We’ll also talk about the science of age-related muscle loss, why older muscles can still respond to resistance training, and how to begin thinking about fitness differently. 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

  7. Sep 1

    What if It Isn't Just Aging, Before You Blame Your Age, Ask This

    “It’s just my age.” Four little words that can quietly change what we expect from ourselves. Maybe you’re more tired. Maybe you feel weaker. Maybe your sleep, memory, balance or energy have changed. Some changes really are part of getting older. But should we automatically assume that everything we experience is inevitable? In this week’s Conversation with Lorie, we explore what happens when we stop questioning something simply because we’ve blamed it on age. This isn’t about denying aging or pretending we can control everything. It’s about something much simpler: Curiosity. What if, instead of immediately saying, “That’s just what happens at my age,” you asked: “Is that actually true?” We’ll explore how beliefs influence behavior, what can happen when resignation begins shrinking our choices, and what might become possible when we remain active participants in our own aging. 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

  8. Aug 25

    The Unexpected Truth About Aging

    What if what you’ve been blaming on aging isn’t really about your age? Sometimes the first thing we notice as we get older isn’t a dramatic health problem. It’s a quieter shift. We have less energy. We recover more slowly. We stop doing some of the things we used to enjoy. And little by little, life can begin to feel smaller. But low energy isn’t something we should automatically accept as an inevitable part of getting older. In this week’s Don’t Let the Old Lady In: Conversations with Lorie, we’re talking about why your energy may be one of your greatest forms of wealth—and why protecting and rebuilding it can change the way you experience your next chapter. We’ll explore some of the things that quietly drain our energy, from stress and poor sleep to inactivity, nourishment, overgiving, and even the thoughts and beliefs we carry about aging. Because when you have more energy, you don’t just feel better. You have more capacity to move, connect, travel, create, contribute, dream—and fully participate in your own life. Reflection Question: What could become possible in your life if you had more energy? And if you’re ready to begin rebuilding yours, learn more about my Energy Reset Formula, a simple, practical program designed to help women understand what may be draining their energy and begin creating habits that support a stronger, more vibrant life. Because aging is inevitable. But how you experience it is something you can influence. 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.

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  • Creator
    Loriei
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    71
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