WERTH The Listen

WERTH The Listen

WERTH The Listen is a podcast hosted by the founders of WERTH, a multimedia platform that celebrates the lives and voices of middle-aged women. We believe in the transformative power of rich and insightful content, a welcome and active community dialogue, and curating products and services that bring vibrancy and fulfillment to the middle-aged lifestyle. Founder's Penny O'Connor & Maya Holihan will deliver engaging dialogue, expert and personal interviews and product reviews specifically tailored to today’s middle-aged women.

  1. 05/12/2024

    The Current State of the Housing Market: Considerations and Recommendations

    In this conversation, Realtors Kevin O'Dea and Elise Chard discuss the difference between a realtor and a real estate agent, the recent changes in commissions, and the current state of the housing market. They emphasize the importance of having representation and the value that realtors bring to the buying and selling process. They also discuss the challenges faced by VA buyers and the uncertainty surrounding the changes in the industry. Overall, they highlight the need for transparency, accountability, and the expertise of real estate professionals. In this part of the conversation, Elise and Kevin discuss how to prepare a house for sale and how to navigate the buying process. Elise explains her process of getting a house market-ready, including staging consultations, market analysis, and professional photography. Kevin shares his approach to helping buyers, including navigating multiple offer situations and finding the right home. They also discuss strategies for pricing a home and making it appealing to buyers. They emphasize the importance of communication and building rapport with clients and sellers. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the importance of home inspections and the property inspection contingency addendum. They emphasize the need for buyers to understand the purpose of the inspection and the option to remove themselves from the transaction if they find any issues. They also touch on the timing of listing a house and the impact of holidays and vacation seasons on the market. The hosts mention the different considerations for purchasing a property for investment purposes, including the importance of analyzing the numbers and understanding the rental market. They also briefly discuss the regulations and challenges of Airbnb rentals in different areas. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Apology for Hiatus 05:22 Navigating the Changes in Commissions and Transparency 08:35 The Value of Representation in Buying and Selling 11:24 The Current State of the Housing Market 15:23 Challenges Faced by VA Buyers 25:30 Preparing a House for Sale 37:58 Navigating Multiple Offer Situations 43:07 Pricing a Home 46:22 Building Rapport and Effective Communication 50:47 The Importance of Home Inspections 54:20 Timing of Listing and Market Considerations 59:49 Purchasing for Investment: Analyzing the Numbers and Understanding the Rental Market 01:04:19 Challenges and Regulations of Airbnb Rentals #realestate #realestatetips #realestatemarket #realestateinvesting #housingmarket #rentalmarket

    1h 8m

  2. 04/21/2024

    Spring Break Recap: Costa Rica & Cape Cod

    Maya and Penny discuss their recent vacations to Costa Rica and Cape Cod. Penny shares her experiences in Costa Rica, specifically in the Playa Nosara region. She highlights the beautiful beaches, surfing opportunities, and the relaxed and authentic culture of the area. Penny expresses her interest in visiting Cape Cod and learning more about the different areas and activities available. They discuss the appeal of both destinations and the unique experiences they offer. Maya grew up on Cape Cod and visits every summer. Cape Cod is a popular vacation destination known for its picturesque towns, beautiful beaches, and outdoor activities. The region offers a variety of attractions, including historic small towns, lighthouses, and scenic routes for biking and hiking. Cape Cod is also famous for its seafood, particularly lobster, clams, and scallops. The population of Cape Cod fluctuates throughout the year, with many people having summer homes and visiting during the warmer months. Highlights 00:00 Introduction and Spring Break Vacations 07:00 Choosing Playa Nosara and Exploring the Area 13:46 Culinary Delights in Costa Rica 32:24 Springtime in Cape Cod: Appreciating the Region's Beauty 39:07 Travel Times to Cape Cod: Flying from Boston or Providence 46:32 Exploring the Attractions of Cape Cod 54:32 The Beauty of Cape Cod 01:02:56 Luxury Resorts on Cape Cod **We had some technical glitches recording from two different and new locations, so we apologize for any verbal overlaps or delays in this episode.** #capecod #costarica #traveltips #vacationmode #bucketlistdestinations

    1h 7m

  3. 04/14/2024

    Planning a Trip to Spain: From Madrid to Andalusia

    Summary Kristin Espinar, an expert on travel in Spain, shares her experiences and tips for planning a trip to Spain. She fell in love with Spain for its language, culture, and the feeling of being at home. Spain is a safe and social country, with a strong emphasis on social connections and a vibrant street life. Kristin recommends spending about 10 days in Spain, starting in Madrid and then exploring Andalusia, including cities like Seville, Granada, and Cordoba. She advises against renting a car due to narrow streets and parking difficulties, and instead suggests using public transportation like the metro and high-speed trains. Safety precautions include being aware of pickpocketing scams and keeping belongings in front of you. In this conversation, Kristin shares her insights and recommendations for traveling in Spain. She discusses topics such as using credit cards vs. cash, choosing between Airbnb and hotels, must-see attractions in different cities, the best time to visit Spain, the wine regions, and the diverse cuisine in each region. Kristin also emphasizes the importance of learning a few words in the local language and making connections with locals. She offers assistance in creating travel itineraries and provides a digital travel planner on her website, MUSTSEESPAIN.COM Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Kristin Espinar and her expertise on travel in Spain 07:57 The allure of Spain: Language, culture, and social connections 29:00 Staying safe and avoiding scams in Spain 38:08 Must-See Attractions in Different Cities of Spain 44:45 The Best Time to Visit Spain and the Wine Regions 51:58 Diverse Cuisine in Different Regions of Spain #spain #spaintravel #traveltips

    1h 2m

  4. 03/31/2024

    Navigating College Planning with Parents and Teens

    Spring break is a popular time for teens thinking about college to go and visit some of the higher education institutions they may be interested in attending. We thought it would be the perfect time to discuss the college prep journey. Maya currently has two children in college and Penny is just starting the planning process with her son, Sam, who's a junior in high school. Maya shares her experience with college planning and provides some insight into what you and your children can be working on each year of your child's high school years. Her youngest is a freshman in college and plays soccer, so she speaks to what that recruiting process was like for her daughter. Penny explains what the experience has been like so far for her family and what she's learned along the way, including the value that college open houses offer. #collegeplanning #collegeprep #parentingteens #parentingteenagers

    1h 10m

  5. 03/24/2024

    Mindset, Nutrition & Fitness: A Holistic Approach

    This episode of WERTH The Listen is all about total wellbeing. We had a great conversation with our friend Brooke Biggers about the best ways to reach our wellness goals. Brooke is a longtime mindset, nutrition & fitness coach for perimenopausal women. We delve deep into how our choices and daily living routine factor into our weight and overall wellness. We also discuss the challenges midlife women face in their pursuit of feeling vibrant and healthy - mind, body & spirit and how the menopause journey can derail us. Brooke's approach to helping you achieve your goals is steeped in personalization, awareness and going back to the basics and keeping things simple. She also shares her success with the weight loss program: The Faster Way to Weight Loss. We talk candidly about the use of scales, quick-fix weight loss solutions like Ozempic and Munjaro, and Brooke shares her take on different approaches to diet like going gluten free and intermittent fasting. We also chat about how to help our children adopt a healthy mindset when it comes to nutrition and fitness. #midlifeawakening #wellnessgoals #wellbeing #podcasting #menopause #perimenopausehealth #midlifeblogger #midlifevibes #midlifehealth

    1h 26m

  6. 03/17/2024

    Summer Vacation Planning: Ideas, Inspo & Tips

    Who's ready for vacation? Here's the thing, if you haven't started planning your summer vacation, now is the time to do so. We had a great time chatting with travel stylist Maranatha Lee, owner of Travel Queen. She fell in love with travel at three years old and grew it into a career. Maranatha has visited over 30 countries and loves helping people tap into their wanderlust. As a travel stylist, she offers personalized travel planning and concierge services. This saves you time and offers convenience leaving you to enjoy your adventures or relaxing vacation. Maranatha and her team seek the best hotels, excursions, sites, and experiences your destination has to offer, with the utmost consideration for your specific needs and desires for traveling. #wanderlust #vacationplanning #vacationprep #summervacationsspots #traveladvisors #travels #budgettravel #familyvacation #couplestravel

    1h 11m

  7. 03/10/2024

    Finding Financial Freedom at Any Age

    Who doesn't want financial freedom? We all do. The road to achieve this freedom is different for every person and unique to lifestyle, earnings, family dynamic and generational wealth. It's also different for women than men. Statistically women live longer than men, we make less money than men, and it's in our nature to help others first before we help ourselves. All of these factors contribute to our lagging in financial literacy and security. We want to change this, which is why we write and discuss how to get your financial house in order. In this episode we speak with our friend and financial advisor, Daniel Ross about how to get on top of your finances, no matter your age, and take the necessary steps to gain financial freedom. We went very broad in our conversation because the reality is we're all at different points in our financial security. The goal was simply to educate and empower you to take your financial planning to the next level. Daniel breaks down the difference between IRA's and 401K's. He discusses how trusts, wills, medical directives, insurance and the stock market can be factors in achieving financial freedom for you and your heirs. We chat about creating wealth as a solopreneur or small business owner, how to teach our children financial literacy, and how to make a college education affordable - with or without a 529 plan. Daniel emphasizes the need to budget and manage our desires for the "shiny things" that threat our financial wellbeing. If you're thirsting to take control of your finances and unleash the freedom to live the life you want, then you will absolutely enjoy this discussion. #financialfreedom #financialeducation #financialliteracy #financialplanning #midlifeawakening #sandwichgeneration #midlifeblogger #midlifecrisis #midlifelessons

    1h 11m

  8. 03/03/2024

    Managing Menopause with Functional Medicine

    If you’re seeking a non-traditional medical approach to addressing your menopause symptoms then you'll want to tune into episode 14 of WERTH The Listen. In this episode we speak with functional medicine doctor, Dr. Camille Vardy. Dr. Vardy is deeply committed to understanding the root cause of illness and working with you to create a program that will help you achieve your health goals. She is part medical sleuth, part old-fashioned country doctor. She has over 25 years of clinical experience, utilizing cutting-edge biochemical, genetic and nutritional perspectives, integrated with insights from her extensive training in Chinese Medicine. She has studied nutrition and biochemistry for 40 years and is a pioneer in the field of Functional Medicine. Her specialties include immunology, endocrinology, neurochemistry, psychology, environmental illness and detoxification, internal medicine, genetics, and optimum aging. In our conversation Dr. Vardy explains what functional medicine is and how it differs from traditional healthcare and she discusses how she applies traditional Chinese medicine to managing hormone imbalances in her patients. She notes that in Chinese medicine they don't just treat symptoms, but do deeper into the 'why' of the symptoms and where they're originating in the body. Dr. Vardy also touches on the role of acupuncture and herbs in menopause management. Dr. Vardy focuses heavily on nutrition and how to choose foods and eating practices that can help ease menopause symptoms. She talks about how synthetics and other chemicals in foods and packaging play a factor in hormone imbalance and the importance of minimizing exposure to chemicals. We go on to discuss the difference between synthetic and bio-identical HRT, and how you can determine whether you’re a good candidate for HRT. Dr. Vardy highly recommends books by Dr. John R. Lee - a series on 'What your Doctor May Not Tell You About.' If you want to hear more from Dr. Vardy you can listen to her podcast, Healthy Wellthy You. . #functionalmedicine #menopauserelief #hormones #midlifeawakening #menopausesymptoms #midlifevibes #midlifeblogger #alternativemedicine #chinesemedicine #menopausetips

    1h 11m
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WERTH The Listen is a podcast hosted by the founders of WERTH, a multimedia platform that celebrates the lives and voices of middle-aged women. We believe in the transformative power of rich and insightful content, a welcome and active community dialogue, and curating products and services that bring vibrancy and fulfillment to the middle-aged lifestyle. Founder's Penny O'Connor & Maya Holihan will deliver engaging dialogue, expert and personal interviews and product reviews specifically tailored to today’s middle-aged women.

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  • Creator
    WERTH The Listen
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    21
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