Old Chicks Know Sh*t Podcast

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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Unconventional Relationships in Midlife

A few months back I came across a series of articles talking about the differences between what men and women want in relationships later in life.  Women are apparently less likely to want to get married or cohabitate and for men it’s the opposite. It peaked my interest and I wondered why, and what that meant for relationships as we age. 
So this week on the podcast my guest  Barb Beck, an expert relationship and life coach, and I  dive into why women are choosing unconventional relationships dynamics. There are lots of great reasons for “together but apart” relationships and also a number of considerations.  No matter where you are in your relationship status this conversation shares some great relationship insights for all of us.  
 
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Barb Beck is an expert relationship coach known for her compassion, direct approach, and intuitive insights. She has received extensive coach training, worked under the guidance of Louise Hay, and been a licensed spiritual practitioner for more than 10 years through the Living Enrichment Center.
 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/barb-beck-coaching-54630719/
 
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/coachbeckpdx/
 
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/barb.beck.315/

Scaling your dreams with Dierdre Wolownick

Todays episode is a truly inspiring conversation about conquering seemingly impossible physical challenges no matter how hold you are.  
My guest is Dierdre Wolownick,  a accomplished musician, linguist,  inspirational speaker and author,  who also happens to the be mother of Alex Honold, featured  in the documentary Free Solo for his death defying rock climbing without using ropes. Dierdre started running marathons at 55, started rock climbing at 58 and at the age of 66 conquered the 3,000-foot-high rock face, El Capitan, in Yosemite National park. Not only did she accomplish this incredible feat she did it in record time.
 
Dierdre and I chat about her climbing journey and what it takes mentality and physically to accomplish such an incredible physical challenge. We discuss the role of courage, not being afraid to learn, how to manage the unknown an so much more.  What I loved bout this conversation is that the tips and strategies that Dierdre shares are so relevant and applicable to just about any ‘out of your comfort zone’ pursuit.
 
I don’t see scaling rock faces anywhere in my near future but I walked away from this conversation with so many great insights and lessons that I will be applying to many things in my own life.   I hope you enjoy this conversation as much I did.
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Dierdre Wolonick is a professor of languages and has taught five foreign languages on three continents for 44 years. Her writing in books & magazines world-wide has won awards, and her independent publishing company produced several award-winners and international best sellers.  
As a musician all her life, Dierdre founded and conducted the West Sacramento Community Orchestra, and plays in many community orchestras and smaller ensembles on flute, clarinet or piano / keyboard.  She just returned from a 3-country speaking tour in Europe, and in later 2023, the documentary about her life, “Climbing Into Life,” will be available at film festivals across the country.
 
Blog/Web page: dierdrew.us.      
Instagram: dierdre_wolownick_honnold
FB: dierdre wolownick-honnold
Documentary:  https://www.facebook.com/climbingintolife/
https://www.instagram.com/climbing_into_life/