Old Chicks Know Sh*t Podcast

Serial Reinventionist, Jean Peleen's Blueprint for a Dynamic Life

Today’s guest is Jean Peleen, an 83-year-old writer, speaker, and activist who refers to herself as a serial re-inventionist. She has reinvented her life over and over again from stay-at-home mom to lawyer, to elected official, to model and actress and so much more.  We chat about the inspiration behind her multiple reinventions and how she knew it was time to move on from one phase of her life to the next. Jean emphasizes the importance of embracing new opportunities, learning new things, taking risks and living boldly, even if it means starting from scratch.  And she shares her winning formula to help us do that. 
 
We also talked about the importance of older women taking on new roles as leaders, teachers, and mentors and the need to find ways to connect with younger generations. 
This was lively conversation that contains so much insight and wisdom from a women who has most definitely been there and done that. She has much to share with the world through her reinvention experiences. This conversation was pure gold. I just love learning from the women who have gone before us.  I  hope you enjoy it as much  as I did. 
 
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Jean Peelen is an eighty-three year old first time writer,  leader of many lives and  believer in living life boldly. Currently exploring who we are when we are old. She is the founder of  “Old Women Who Write” a writing group for women to create, express themselves and share their wisdom with the world. 
You can find out more about Jean at:
 
https://www.oldwomenwhowrite.com/
 https://www.jeanpeelen.com/ 
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeanpeelen

Beyond Fitness: Julia Linn’s Inspiring Journey of Transformation at 62

Although on the surface today’s conversation appears to be about weight loss and fitness but  it goes so much deeper than that. 
My guest is Julia Lin, author of 'My Power Decade’, body builder and fitness coach who shares her inspiring transformation story from being sick and overweight to competing in fitness shows at the age of 62.  
What I love about Julia’s story is that it’s not just about physical transformation. She shares the deep mindset and spiritual journey that has lead to her living as the best version of herself in all areas of life.
Julia shares that the foundation of any lasting physical or life change is built from the inside out.  
We chat about self love and acceptance, having a vision vs a goal, working through limiting beliefs, getting your mindset right and tuning into soul whispers to guide your path.  
I loved this conversation so much as we touch on all my favourite things. Julia is a such an inspiration  for all of us looking to live our best lives well into our later years.  
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Julia Linn, a force of inspiration born in 1957, wears many hats - she's a beacon of motivation, a celebrated author, a guiding light in online body and mindset coaching, and an awe-inspiring bodybuilder. Her journey defies convention, especially at the age of 67, where she redefines what it means to be a senior citizen. Having traversed continents as a professor, retirement wasn't in Julia's vocabulary at 65. Instead, she embarked on a remarkable journey of physical and mental transformation, stepping onto the bodybuilding stage with the determination of a warrior. Her resilience stems from a life peppered with medical challenges, beginning at the tender age of 11 with diabetes. Against all odds, she faced failed kidneys, diabetic blindness, heart disease, and more, defying the grim predictions of her doctors. Julia's life was spared by a double organ transplant and triple cardiac bypass surgeries, each a testament to her unwavering spirit. At 62, Julia committed to a newfound mindset centered around fitness, catalyzing a profound internal transformation alongside her physical one. Her mission crystallized: to empower women aged 40 to their 70s to break free from limiting beliefs and embrace their full potential. Through her certification as a personal trainer and mindset coach, Julia illuminates the path of self-reinvention, intertwining the realms of mind, body, and spirit. Certified by the International Sports Science Association (ISSA), Julia's expertise spans over four decades as an educator and keynote speaker on personal development. Her bestselling book, "MY POWER DECADE," serves as a roadmap for achieving fitness goals through mindset shifts and has garnered acclaim in Women's Health circles. Julia's passion extends beyond the pages of her book; she founded "Body Beauty Love Life™" to extend her guidance and coaching globally. Her mission? To help women connect with their inner strength, unearth their true purpose, and lead lives of profound meaning. For Julia, true wellness transcends the physical - it's a holistic journey of transformation from within.
 
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dolphinine/?hl=en (@dolphinine) Website https://bodybeautylovelife.com/
YouTube youtube.com/@julialinn LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-linn-06bb77251/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087666122649
 
 

Embracing Our Natural Beauty with Alexis Eizinas

Have you embraced your grey hair? I am always in awe of the beauty of women who own and rock their silver tresses. I will admit that I am not quite there yet. But I think about it often.
In this episode of the podcast I chat with  Alexis Eizinas , the founder of Silvering Beauty, a beauty company for women embracing their grey hair. Silvering Beauty offers innovative products and education for women with silvering hair, helping them embrace their natural beauty. 
We discuss the societal stigma around grey hair, the internal growth that comes with embracing it, and the importance of redefining beauty standards. Alexis shares her journey of starting Silvering Beauty and the challenges she faced in creating products specifically for women with silvering hair. She also educates us on the unique qualities of silver hair  - did you know that grey hair is not actually grey, its translucent? And as a result we need to take special care of our silver tresses. We also talk about scalp care, and the impact of silvering hair on makeup choices. 
Our conversation also explores the concept of authenticity and the empowerment that comes from embracing one's natural self. With the tag line Wisdom. Is. Beautiful, the Silvering Beauty brand  is all about  inspiring women to embrace their silvering hair and feel confident in their own skin.
An inspiring story about how Alexis found purpose by using her expertise and experience to uplift woman as they age.
 
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Alexis Eizinas is the founder of Silvering, the first North American beauty brand to provide cosmetics and haircare uniquely designed to amplify — never hide — the true beauty of naturally silvering hair. Leveraging over 30 years of experience in the beauty industry and her experience trying to find products that worked with her own silvering hair, Alexis created a truly innovative and contemporary product line for the modern woman who has ‘embraced her greys’.  Silvering launched in 2023. The company's tagline Wisdom. Is. Beautiful. -- speaks volumes about Alexis’ mission to change the way all women perceive silvering hair, to see it as a powerful, beautiful outward expression of growing up. Nothing to hide here.
 
Instagram: @Silvering_Beauty
Facebook: Silvering Beauty
Website: www.SilveringBeauty.com

Beyond Limits - Jennifer Cooper's Revolution at Jennifer Magazine

In todays episode I chat with Jennifer Cooper who is the founder of Jennifer Magazine, an online publication which is challenging the cultural narrative for women over 40. Known as the “Anti- Cosmo” its all about the resilience and power of women at time where they are often being overlooked and underestimated.  She shares her personal journey and the challenges of starting the publication that steps out of the mainstream while also stepping into the unknown and challenging what she thought possible for herself. 
This conversation explores the themes of women as change makers, challenging age stereotypes, embracing the future, finding purpose and meaning, unraveling limiting beliefs and choosing to create a life aligned with who you are.  We also chat about women supporting each other and power of collective support, inspiring others and expanding our understanding of possibility for orusleves. 
Jennifer is a force to be reckoned with in the digital magazine space. Her vision, tenacity and resiliency are so inspiring.
Key Highlights:
Midlife is a powerful chapter of life that should be celebrated and embraced.
Challenging the cultural narrative surrounding aging is essential for personal growth and empowerment.
Supporting and lifting each other up is crucial for collective change and progress. Women have the power to be change makers in big and small ways.
Age is not a barrier to trying new things - Unraveling limiting beliefs and embracing self-discovery are essential for personal growth.
Creating a life aligned with who you are and finding purpose and meaning are key to fulfillment.
Approaching business from a different perspective can lead to innovative and impactful outcomes.
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Jennifer Cooper is an award-winning editor and producer with 15 years experience in producing content that empowers. She is the founder of the media company, jennifer.  Jennifer publishes an online magazine for women in midlife that is  ambitious, audacious, and quite frankly, beautiful. She also operates jenX, a membership platform delivering exclusive content that includes: live panels, member discussions, collaborations, and events. 
https://www.jennifermag.com/our-story

Judgment Detox with Sally Arnold

Judgement- a natural human tendency. We all judge- other people, situations and circumstances and most importantly ourselves. But did you know that judgment can also have a negative impact on our well being and relationships.
My guest today is Sally Arnold, an international mindfulness educator and author. We talk about why humans judge, the impact of judgment on our well-being, and the difference between judgment and discernment. We also explore how the stories we tell ourselves shape our judgments and how becoming aware can help open us up to new possibilities for ourselves. I also share my experience of catching myself in judgment and trying to judge less. j Sally gives us practical tips for detoxing from judgment and cultivating compassion towards ourselves and others. 
Our conversation highlights the importance of awareness and making conscious choices to live a happier and more expansive life.
 
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Sally Arnold is an international Mindfulness Educator, Speaker, Author, Awakened Living Coach, and Parenting Guide. She holds a Bachelors degree in Nursing, a Master's degree in Psychology and has extensive training in mindfulness education.
Sally is the founder of Mindful Compass. Mindful Compass courses and consulting are designed to offer skills to enhance resilience, compassion, and well-being. Mindful Compass curriculum has been taught to diverse audiences including healthcare professionals, attorneys, social workers, teachers, administrators, and general audiences.
Additionally, Sally has taught mindfulness to thousands of children, parents, and teachers. She has worked extensively with parents and families for over 20 years.
https://www.mindfulcompass.com/
https://www.mindfulcompass.com/awakened-living
 

Challenging societal norms of beauty and Age with Robin Bobbé

If you have ever listened to the podcast you know that one of my pet peeves is the way older women are represented or rather under represented  in mainstream media,  unless of course  its in ads for retirement plans, meal replacement shakes and bladder leakage products. The common definition of beauty does not include women in their 50’s and 60’s and beyond.
My guest today is on a mission to change that. Robin Bobbe is the founder of Modern Agerer Casting, a casting agency that specializes in finding diverse talent of all backgrounds and ages. After starting a career in the fashion industry as stylist, she then went on the become an actress, a  casting director and then a commercial model in her 60’s. Confronted by the lack of diversity that the model agencies offered, she armed herself with a polaroid camera and began combing the streets in search of the authenticity that reflected more diverse faces.
We chat about:
Her experience and insights in the industry from both sides of the camera
The importance of challenging societal norms of beauty and relevance. 
How she captures the power and beauty of older models through their confidence, self acceptance and authenticity.
Her process for the many reinventions of her career
The importance of constant exploration, creativity and life long learning as the keys to a fulfilling life. 
There are so many great insights and nuggets of wisdom in this episode. If you’ve ever thought, even for second, that you’d like to try your hand at modelling no mater how old you are Robin encourages you to take the first step by reaching out to her. 
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Robin Bobbe is the founder of Modern Ager Casting. She has over 40 years of experience working with professional models and actors as well as non-professionals.
She has worn many hats during her career in fashion, film and photography. Robin started her career as a stylist in Manhattan in the 1970’s. She spent the 80’s acting in Los Angeles and the 90’s behind the camera as an associate producer of documentaries of which one was nominated for an Academy Award. In 1999 she joined Photo Group a large print advertising production company, as an inhouse producer, but it was clear that casting was her real calling.
Street casting became her specialty. She left Photo Group to start her own casting company in 2001 which continues today as ModernagerCasting, stalking her prey wherever she goes.
In 2012, through The Actors Fund she started working with artists living with dementia offering creative activities which she continues to do today.
She credits her 60’s for being her most creative decade yet and come March 30th she’s looking forward to seeing what’s waiting for her on the other side of 70. 
 
https://www.modernagercasting.com/What-We-Do/1

Finding your Authentic Voice with Doreen Downing

Todays podcast episode is all about  finding your voice and speaking your truth.  
As women, many of us were taught to not speak up, to play nice, don’t rock the boat etc and after years of swallowing our own voice we lose connection with ourselves and our truth. And then when it come to speaking up in our careers, in relationships or even advocating for ourselves in medical situations it can be very difficult.  
My guest today is Doreen Downing a PHD psychologist,  author of the book Seven Secrets to Finding Your Voice and host of the  Find Your Voice, Change Your Life podcast. Doreen shares her personal experience with losing and finding her own voice that has become the driving passion for her work. We discuss what it truly means to find your voice and explore how it's not just about physical vocal expression but also about authentic self-expression in all aspects of life.  
Doreen shares common obstacles individuals face when trying to find their voice and how societal expectations, self-doubt, fear of judgment, and past traumas play a key role. We also talk about the role of self-compassion, mindfulness the power of vulnerability and overcoming fear of judgment as well as practical tips for finding, cultivating celebrating your unique voice.  
 
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Dr. Doreen Downing is a PHD Psychologist, Author, Speaker, and Host of the Find Your Voice, Change Your Life Podcast.
Doreen once suffered from stage fright. In conquering her fear, she found her voice and discovered that being connected to her Essence, the authentic self, is the key to relaxed and confident speaking.
She is passionate about helping others overcome anxiety so they can express the amazing Essence of who they truly are.
https://linktr.ee/drdoreendowning
Free Fearless Speaking Video Series: https://doreendowning.com/video-series/
 
 
 
 

Emotional Resiliency for Midlife

Many of us grew up in environments where we were not taught to express or manage our emotions. We learned how to stuff things down, put on a brave face and soldier on.  And for many of us, myself included it worked quite well …until it didn’t. The transition into midlife with all its changes and upheaval can have a way of bringing things to the surface. And that’s actually a good thing.  
Today on the podcast my guest is Dr Patrick Kilcarr, a therapist of  20 yers who specializes in Emotional intelligence.  He is also the author of “Leading an Emotionally Intelligent Life.”
In this episode we explore what emotional intelligence means,  how we learn it and the profound impact that it can have on both our personal and professional relationships. 
We also delve into the consequences of suppressing emotions and it impacts on the journey of self-discovery and reinvention.
 Some highlights of the conversation include:
How emotional intelligence leads to personal and professional success.
Why emotional intelligence requires self-awareness and understanding the root causes of our emotions.
How we can choose our responses to emotions to empower oursleves to create positive change in our relationships and surrounding.
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Dr. Patrick Kilcarr has been a therapist for twenty years in the DC area, where he offers individual, couples, group and family therapy.  He specializes in Emotional Intelligence and emotional intelligence assessments, and focuses his research on the intersection of risk taking behavior and emotional intelligence. He is a master trainer for Multi-Health Systems Inc., the company that created the most widely used Emotional Intelligence instrument, the EQ-i2.0., which assesses and evaluates emotional competencies in a variety of professional venues.  
Doctor Kilcarr is also the head of Georgetown University’s Center for Personal Development since 1999, and Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University’s School of Health Science, teaching interactive courses on personal development and emotional intelligence.  He has written extensively on emotional intelligence, addiction and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, where he co-authored an award winning book, “The Voices From Fatherhood:  Fathers, sons and ADHD.”
He received his PhD in Developmental Psychology from Maryland College Park’s Institute of Child Study.
https://theeilife.com/patrick-kilcarr/
Leading an Emotionally Intelligent life
Many of us grew up in environments where we were not taught to express or manage our emotions. We learned how to stuff things down, put on a brave face and soldier on.  And for many of us, myself included it t worked quite well …until it didn’t. The transition into midlife with all its changes and upheaval can have a way of bringing things to the surface. And that’s actually a good thing.  
 
Today on the podcast my  guest is Dr Patrick Kildare, a therapist of  20 yers who specializes in Emotional intelligence.  He is also the author of “Leading an Emotionally Intelligent Life.”
In this episode we explore what emotional intelligence means,  how we learn it and the profound impact that it can have on both our personal and professional relationships. 
 
We also delve into the consequences of suppressing emotions and the impact on the journey of self-discovery and reinvention.
 Some highlights of the conversation include:
 
How emotional intelligence leads to personal and professional success.
Why emotional intelligence requires self-awareness and understanding the root causes of our emotions.
Choosing our responses to emotions empowers us to create positive change in our relationships and surroundings
 
 
 
 
Doctor Patrick Kilcarr has been a therapist for twenty years in the DC area, where he offers individual, couples, group and family therapy.  He specializes in Emotional Intelligence and emotional intelligence assessments, and focuses his research on the intersection of risk taking behavior and emotional intelligence. He is a master trainer for Multi-Health Systems Inc., the company that created the most widely used Emotional Intelligence instrument, the EQ-i2.0., which assesses and evaluates emotional competencies in a variety of professional venues.  
Doctor Kilcarr is also the head of Georgetown University’s Center for Personal Development since 1999, and Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University’s School of Health Science, teaching interactive courses on personal development and emotional intelligence.  He has written extensively on emotional intelligence, addiction and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, where he co-authored an award winning book, “The Voices From Fatherhood:  Fathers, sons and ADHD.”
He received his PhD in Developmental Psychology from Maryland College Park’s Institute of Child Study.
https://theeilife.com/patrick-kilcarr/
Leading an Emotionally Intelligent life -https://a.co/d/9L7GPkV