Don’t Let The Old Lady In

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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. 4d ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Aug 22

    The Most Important Relationship You'll Ever Have

    Who is the one person you've spent every second of your life with? The answer may surprise you. It's you. Yet for many women, the relationship we spend the least time nurturing is the relationship we have with ourselves. In this week's Conversation with Lorie, we explore why learning to trust yourself, care for yourself, and speak to yourself with kindness may be one of the greatest gifts you can give both yourself and the people you love. As a registered nurse, healthcare advocate, and board-certified health and wellness coach, I've witnessed how our inner relationship quietly influences our health, our choices, our confidence, and even the way we age. In this episode, we'll explore: Why self-love isn't selfish How your relationship with yourself affects your physical health Why women often stop listening to themselves The connection between self-compassion and healthy aging One simple practice to begin coming home to yourself If you've ever felt like you've lost a little of yourself while taking care of everyone else... this conversation is for you. Remember... Your healthiest chapter is still waiting for you. 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. Aug 11

    Why Women Stop Listening to Themselves

    A conversation about losing your voice, finding your way back, and remembering that the answers are often found in the questions. Have you ever looked around and realized you’ve spent years taking care of everyone else…but haven’t stopped to ask yourself one simple question? How am I doing? In this Conversation with Lorie, I explore why so many women gradually stop listening to themselves—not because they’re weak, but because they’re generous, responsible, and deeply caring. As a registered nurse, healthcare advocate, and board-certified health and wellness coach, I’ve seen this pattern throughout my career. I’ve also lived it myself. I share the story of discovering meditation during one of the busiest and most stressful seasons of my life, and how creating moments of stillness helped me reconnect with my own inner voice. In this conversation, we’ll explore: Why women often become disconnected from themselves over time The hidden cost of always putting others first How meditation became one of the most important tools in my wellness toolbox Why asking better questions leads to more meaningful change Lorie’s Question of the Week My hope is that you’ll leave this conversation feeling understood, encouraged, and reminded that it’s never too late to reconnect with yourself. Until our next conversation… Remember… The answers are in the questions. 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. Aug 4

    Has Your World Quietly Become Smaller Than Your Potential?

    Have you ever looked at your life and wondered... When did I stop doing the things that made me feel like me? For many women, it doesn't happen all at once. It happens quietly—one responsibility, one commitment, and one postponed dream at a time. In this Conversation with Lorie, we slow down together to explore what it means to reconnect with yourself and create a healthier, more vibrant next chapter. This isn't about guilt or starting over. It's about becoming more aware, taking one small step, and remembering that your healthiest chapter may still be ahead of you. In this conversation, you'll discover: Why so many women slowly lose touch with themselves without realizing it. • The surprising question that can change the way you see this season of your life. • How one small promise to yourself can begin creating lasting change. • Why healthy aging is about much more than physical health. This Week's Invitation Choose one small promise to yourself this week—and keep it. If today's conversation encouraged you, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who might need this reminder. Until next Tuesday...keep creating your healthiest chapter. 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. Jul 28

    The Whisper That Changed My Life

    Why learning to trust your inner wisdom may be one of the most important steps toward living a healthier, more intentional life. Have you ever had a quiet feeling that something deserved your attention...but you weren't sure whether to trust it? In this Conversation with Lorie, I share the whispers that changed the course of my life—from knowing I was meant to become a nurse, to discovering meditation during one of the most stressful seasons of my life, to listening to the subtle symptom that ultimately led to the discovery of my pancreatic condition. As a registered nurse, healthcare advocate, board-certified health and wellness coach, I don't believe intuition replaces good medical care. I believe it often invites us to pay attention, ask better questions, and seek the answers we need. This conversation is about slowing down long enough to hear ourselves again. In this conversation we'll explore: The difference between intuition and fear Why curiosity is one of the healthiest habits you can develop How meditation helped me hear myself more clearly Why awareness is one of the foundations of vibrant longevity One question to reflect on this week 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
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