Don’t Let The Old Lady In

Loriei

💃 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. 17h ago

    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

  2. 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

    The Whisper That Changed My Life
  3. Jul 21

    Your Body Is Talking Are You Listening

    The conversation that introduces my philosophy of listening to your body, trusting your inner wisdom, and creating a life of health, vitality, and purpose. In this episode, we’ll explore: Why your body may be communicating with you more than you realize • How meditation became the most valuable tool in my wellness toolbox • The difference between treating illness and creating health • Why I believe every woman is creative, resourceful, and whole • One simple question that can change the way you approach your health What if your body isn’t working against you—but trying to help you? In this deeply personal opening conversation, Lorie shares the experiences that shaped her philosophy of longevity, healing, and self-trust. Through stories of nursing, meditation, health challenges, and purpose, she invites listeners to begin listening to the quiet wisdom within themselves. 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

    Your Body Is Talking Are You Listening
  4. Jul 14

    The One Hospital Conversation That Can Change Eveything

    One conversation can change everything in a hospital setting. In this final episode of the Hospital Safety Series, we explore the power of speaking up when something doesn’t feel right. You’ll learn how to communicate concerns clearly, why caregiver advocacy matters, and how early intervention can significantly impact patient outcomes. This episode brings the entire series together and empowers you to step into your role as a confident care partner. I encourage you to bookmark the Care Partner Project website https://thecarepartnerproject.org/prep-for-hospital-stay/ so you are prepared with the most valuable information should you or a loved one be admitted to the hospital.  This information is so important help get the word out and share this with your people! 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.