Old Chicks Know Sh*t Podcast

Changing The Menopause Conversation

For so many years menopause has been a taboo subject - barely talked about between friends, let alone in mainstream media. I don’t know about you but I never heard the term peri-menopause before about 5 years ago.  And as a result many women have suffered in silence,  weren’t able advocate for their health and felt isolated and alone in their experience.  
 
Today’s guest Laura Okafor-Crane is on a mission to change all that. She is the founder of Perry, affectionately known as the Perry Sisterhood, a platform and information resource for women in peri-menopause, approaching peri-menopause, and post-menopause.  Perry is changing the way we talk about life during and after menopause by providing access to information, resources, expert advice and most importantly, as Laura shares, peer to peer support and community. 
 
After watching her mother struggle through menopause in silence Laura wants to make ensure its a different experience for future generations. Perry is a safe space where women can come together to support each other.  Its about education empowerment  and self advocacy for all women in the menopause transition. 
 
We talk about the lack of awareness and education on menopause in the medical community and how it often leads to to dismissive attitudes and misdiagnosis.
Why community and peer-to-peer support is so important 
How empowering women with knowledge about menopause is crucial for them to make informed decisions now and in years to come
How her expertise in global product management  has been instrumental in the development and growth of  the Perry platform.
 
If you are menopausal, approaching menopause or have questions about menopause this is the episode for you. 
 
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Laura is the founder and CEO of perry – a community app for perimenopause with more than 12k members. perry is a safe space to connect, support and learn during the  menopause transition.
 
Laura  is a FMCG veteran with 12+ years global Marketing experience at Procter & Gamble and Coty. It is her greatest passion to build spaces that serve the underserved. 
 
Having experienced her mother struggling in silence during the menopause transition and being a millennial who approaches perimenopause herself,  she was shocked by how little the support system around fertility and pregnancy matches the support women get when approaching perimenopause - which is close to none.
 
It is her mission to equip the upcoming generation entering the menopause transition with community and education - allowing ultimate self-advocacy.
Laura, being half Nigerian herself, loves Nigerian ‘Nollywood’ movies and lives with her husband and 2 sons.
 
Website:  https://heyperry.com
https://www.instagram.com/ohhelloperry/ https://perry.app.link/podcastguest 
Our book: https://shorturl.at/wO267 
Shaping the face of menopause panel on You Tube:   https://youtu.be/VnYBdDe-6gU

How Strength Training Can Transform Your Life.

In this episode, I interview  Kim Rahir, a health a fitness coach for women over 40, about her inspiring personal story of overcoming illness and taking control of her life through strength training and physical fitness.  Kim shares how getting strong physically and mentally transformed her life after a devastating multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis.  We discuss the importance of trusting your body, making informed decisions, and the mental health benefits of strength training. Kim emphasizes the importance of physical strength for overall health and quality of life and encourages listeners to see beyond their physical limitations and challenge societal norms around age and capability. 
 
Takeaways
Health and fitness is about more than just losing weight or fitting a beauty ideal; it's about being mentally, physically, and emotionally strong.
Trusting your body and listening to its signals is crucial in making informed decisions about your health.
Strength training has numerous mental health benefits, including reducing anxiety and depression.
Building strength can empower women and challenge societal expectations of aging and femininity.
It's never too late to start strength training and improve your overall health and well-being.
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Kim is a 60 year old mother of three who was diagnosed with MS 10 years ago and decided to ignore her then doctor's advice and muscle her way back to a happy life. This year she became European Champion in Masters Weightlifting in her age and weight category. Her journey inspired her to leave her career in journalism in her 50s and become a health coach for middle aged women - with a big focus on reactivating and rebuilding muscle. Today, she helps women tap into an abundant source of vitality by reactivating and maintaining their muscles, while ditching diet culture conditioning to actually eat to nourish and flourish.
 
How to get in touch with Kim You can have a free Lifestyle Review with Kim at https://kimrahir.com where you will assess your health and fitness together. You can also follow her on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-rahir/ https://www.facebook.com/kim.rahir/ https://www.instagram.com/kim.rahir/ If you want to get in touch directly, you can email Kim at kim@kimrahir.com
 

How Clutter Is Keeping You From Your Goals and Dreams

This episode features Star Hansen, a professional organizer, clutter whisper and author of the book Why the F*#@ Am I Still Not Organized?
We discuss the real meaning of clutter, why we have it and its impact on our lives. She shares that clutter is not a peronsal fault but rather a sign of genius and encourages listeners to become resilient and unshakable in the face of clutter.
 
We delve deep into the energetic impact of clutter and its connection to achieving the goals and desires we have for our lives and explore the connection between clutter and generating ideas, as well as the relationship between clutter and the creative process.
 
Star shares the importance of having a vision for your life, setting smaller goals and how organizing can help you transform your life.
 
Takeaways
Clutter is not a personal fault and should not be shamed.
Clutter can serve a purpose and meet certain needs in our lives.
Understanding the energetic impact of clutter can help us address specific areas of our lives that may be blocked.
Setting intentions and taking small steps can help build trust in the organizing process. Ask three questions for every room: what activities do you want to do in the space, how do you want it to look, and how do you want it to feel.
Having a vision for your life is important for organizing. Start with small goals if long-term goals feel overwhelming.
Organizing can help you discover who you are and transform your life.
Collect and organize your ideas and projects to make them more manageable.
Reframe clutter as a sign of genius and see the message in the mess.
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Star Hansen is a Certified Professional Organizer (CPO), Clutter Whisperer & Keynote Speaker on a mission to help you banish your personal Clutter Monster, take control of your stuff, and create a home you’re truly proud of.
Instead of telling you to simply get rid of everything you own (or buy more storage bins to put it in), Star looks at the deeper meaning of your stuff to help you figure out WHY you feel so overwhelmed by your clutter in the first place.
She has appeared on 30+ TV shows, shared her fitted sheet folding secrets with Oprah & her fans, and created a unique organizing methodology that has helped thousands of people get (and stay!) organized (when no other system, solution, or “hack” could even make a dent in their clutter).
https://starhansen.com/
https://starhansen.com/freeresources/#freebies
 
 

Following Your Intuition Into The Unknown

Mary Beth Decker shares her inspiring reinvention journey of continually stepping into the unknown. From her career in the Navy to becoming an animal communicator and healer, Mary Beth followed her intuitive nudges and trusted the path that unfolded before her. She emphasizes the importance of courage and overcoming fear when pursuing new opportunities. Mary Beth encourages listeners to trust their intuition and embrace the unknown, as it often leads to growth and expansion beyond what we think is possible for us. 
 
Key Takeaways
Follow your intuitive nudges and step into the unknown, even if it feels scary.
Courage is necessary when pursuing new opportunities and facing fear.
Sobriety can be a transformative experience and open the door to new possibilities.
Trust your intuition and listen to the voice of your soul.
Reconnecting with your passions and desires can lead to a more fulfilling life. Seeking insight from someone who has the gift can help overcome health and behavioral issues with pets.
Creating a loving and joyful relationship with pets requires openness and courage.
Everyone has gifts, and by remaining open and managing fear, we can discover and embrace them.
Inspiring others by sharing valuable insights is a meaningful way to make a positive impact
 
 
 
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Maribeth Decker is an intuitive animal communicator, medical intuitive, and energy healer, and is the founder of SacredGrove.com, where People and Pets Heal and Connect. She works with pet guardians who dearly love their animals yet face tough issues. She uses her intuitive animal communication and energetic healing skills to address animals’ physical, emotional, and behavioral issues.  She is also an author.
 
Maribeth is especially gifted in helping pets and their people move gracefully through transitions - into the family, into a new family, or onto the next life. Maribeth helps people find peace and comfort, knowing they have made the right decision for everyone, including their animals. They finally experience that deep, mutual love with the animal they have longed for. 
 
A retired Navy officer, Maribeth’s rich personal life experiences have enabled her to bring a wealth of heart-centered wisdom to her work with each client. Her unyielding intention is to consistently bring forth the maximum benefit for all concerned in the most benevolent manner possible. Maribeth’s speaking style is warm and comforting, accented by a wicked sense of humor. She’s an excellent storyteller, and audiences love her.
 
Website https://sacredgrove.com/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maribethdecker/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritualpetpeople LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maribethdecker/ 

How Forty Drinks Changed Her Life

As she was approaching her 40th birthday today’s guest, Stephanie McLaughlin wanted to do something fun and novel to celebrate the occasion rather than the obvious big 4-0 party.  So she came up with a plan to mark the  milestone year with 40 drinks with 40 people in 40 different places and to make each drink have a symbolic connection to their relationship. 
Over the course of the year she reached out to current friends, old colleagues and even old boyfriends.  She took pictures and wrote blogs of each experience and along the way she began to realize that this “fun” project  had turned into a profound reflection of her life. Happy moments, sad moments and even a few surprises.  
Stephanie went in knowing that 40 was a pivotal year for her but what she got from this experience was a powerful, soul-searching journey that changed her life profoundly.  
Listen in to hear Stephanie’s experience of the 40 drinks project, what she learned and how it changed her life.  
https://fortydrinks.com/project
Listen to the 40 Drinks  podcast - https://fortydrinks.com/podcast
https://www.instagram.com/fortydrinks/
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Stephanie McLaughlin is the principal of Savoir Faire Marketing/Communications, a marketing agency in Manchester, NH. Stephanie’s superpower is uncovering a company’s “soul” and then developing stories about that soul that resonate with the audiences most responsible for the company’s success. She strives to help you Make Your Marketing Matter. 
The Forty Drinks Project is something Stephanie did when she turned 40. She celebrated the big “four oh” having 40 drinks with 40 friends in 40 different places – and each drink had a thematic connection to the friend. What began as a ridiculous way to celebrate her birthday extended into a yearlong adventure and then revealed itself as a powerful, soul-searching journey that changed her life profoundly. On the podcast, Stephanie has conversations with guests about transformation and reinvention around the milestone birthday.  
Stephanie lives in Manchester, NH, with her husband Patrick and a rambunctious black cat named Quinn. Professionally, she’s confident and optimistic. Personally, she’s sassy and a little ridiculous. 

Why I Don’t Like Sex Any More

Todays guest is the author of a book called “Why I Don’t Like Sex Anymore’. Because, let’s keep it real with everything changing inside us and around us at this time of life sex might be the last thing on our minds.  Can you relate? I know I can. 
Dr Janet Williams is a board certified OBGYN, Surgeon, Hypnotist and Holistic intimacy coach.  She wrote Why Don’t I Like Sex Anymore?  After talking to  hundreds of women 40 who were struggling to understand  their issues with sex and desire. 
In this episode wee chat about the physical aspects of desire, but just as importantly Dr. Williams shares the psycho/social factors that also play huge role in how we experience pleasure and intimacy.  The good news is that we don’t have to resign ourselves to a sex-less future. There are so many things within  our  control that can make a difference; Some obvious and others that I actually hadn’t considered before.  
Dr. Janet shares fantastic insights and tips from her clinical and coaching practices  that can include both medical interventions as well as practical life tips about how to reconnect to our desire and pleasure. 
 
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Dr. Janet Williams is a licensed physician, surgeon, and board-certified gynaecologist in Los Angeles, California. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in obstetrics, gynaecology, sexual medicine, and women's health. Dr. Janet is also a certified life coach and professional hypnotist, combining her medical expertise with soulful, heart-led practices to help women overcome obstacles and experience true pleasure.
 
Get a free copy of the book here. https://goodgroove.com/my-book-why-dont-i-like-sex-anymore-2/
 
Her coaching and hypnosis practice can be found here: https://goodgroove.com/
 
Good Groove Coaching and Hypnosis Program Application for Complementary Consultation: https://fzmyt1lf1ia.typeform.com/to/Eju17ZCd 

The Power of Community in Times of Need

This is a powerful and heart warming episode about the healing power of community and what can happen when women come together to support each other in times of need. 
My guests today are Karen Ward who received a shocking cancer diagnosis in her early 50's  and her 2 friends Sara Smeaton and Marsha Shandur who rallied around her with a very innovative concept called the the Super Power Cancer Shower.
In this episode we talk about:
- What a Super Power Cancer Shower is
- How the diagnosis has changed Karens perspective on life
- The importance of listening to your intuition and advocating for your  health
- Why asking for help, especially when we really need it, is so difficult for many of us
- How being clear on what you need and asking for help is a true gift for both givers and receivers.
This is such a beautiful conversation with so many amazing nuggets and insights on how we can show up better for ourselves and others.
Since the recording of this podcast the guide for how to host a cancer shower had been launched.
Cancer Shower: https://www.cancershower.com/
Karens Super Power Cancer Shower  https://www.gofundme.com/f/lets-help-karen-kick-cancers-butt?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer
https://instagram.com/sarasmeaton
https://instagram.com/yesyesmarsha
https://instagram.com/curiouskarenward
 
 
 
 
 

Embracing Experience: Tackling Imposter Complex as We Age

Todays episode is all about Imposter Complex. We've all experienced it at one time or another. It can stop us in our tracks and hold us back from realizing our dreams at any age. But in todays episode we are chatting with Tanya Geisler about how imposter complex changes as we get older and how we are more equipped than we might realize to overcome it. 
Tanya Geisler a leadership coach and international speaker who helps CEO's, leaders and legacy makers work through imposter complex to create iconic impact.  She offers such a unique and empowering perspective on the topic that you may not have considered before. 
We talk about why we experience Imposter complex, how it can highlight our skills and assets, and why it's an important part of our growth and success especially in this next chapter of life. 
If you are stepping into something new and find yourself questioning whether you have what it takes you are going to want to listen to this episode. 
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Tanya Geisler is a certified Leadership Coach, in-demand international TEDxWomen speaker, and writer who teaches leaders how to combat their Imposter Complex and lead with ICONIC impact so they can achieve their ultimate goals. Her clients include best-selling authors, heads of industries, MPs, public speakers, leaders, movement makers, entrepreneurs and legendary motivators.
Take the iconic identity quiz to get tips and insights on how to overcome imposter complex.
tanyageisler.com/quiz
 
Previous Episode with Tanya (Augst 2020): https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/old-chicks-know-sh-t-podcast/id1461186926?i=1000487357210
 
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