Old Chicks Know Sh*t Podcast

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/

Overcoming Procrastination

Do you ever find yourself procrastinating on something you want for your life.  You think about it often but somehow never seem to be able to do anything about it. If so you are not alone.
My guest today in Anne Bartolucci who is a phd psychologist and an expert on procrastination. We talk about why we procrastinate and tips tricks and strategies we can use to work through it.  As a recovering procrastinator myself I found this to be a highly enlightening conversation. 
 
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Anne Bartolucci, Ph.D., D.B.S.M. is a licensed psychologist and a certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist. She started her professional career as the clinical director of a sleep disorders center and founded Atlanta Insomnia & Behavioral Health Services, P.C. in 2008 in order to focus specifically on behavioral treatment for sleep disorders.
Take the What Kind of Procrastinator Are You? quiz:  https://bit.ly/podcast-procrastinator
Better Sleep for the Overachiever: https://books2read.com/overachieverbook (universal link, goes to all vendors)
Procrastination Course: https://psychupacademy.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/psychupacademy
 
 

Being Bold and Taking Risks in Midlife

Being bold and taking risks in midlife - I love this topic because it goes against the conventional narrative of slowing down and becoming risk averse with age. 
Todays guest has thrown that idea right out of the window. After a very successful career in the fashion industry, dressing A list celebrities, Diane Gilman, “The Queen of Jeans” , reinvented her life and business to create a $100 million dollar jean brand at the age of 60. At 77, after bout with cancer she has reinvented herself yet again to become an author, podcast host and social media beauty influencer for older women. 
She shares her inspiring story of persevering through adversity and taking bold action to keep reinventing herself and creating a life she loves. One of the best pieces of advice that Diane shares, that I absolutely love,  is getting to know who you are and what’s important to you because when you follow your heart you can never go wrong. 
This is such an inspiring episode. I’ve listened to it a few times. Diane is a true legend who is paving the way for all of us in taking bold action towards the life we want. 

Women at War With Their Bodies

This interview is a lively conversation about why as women we are constantly at war with our bodies, especially so as we age.  
My guest is Star Monroe, a former exotic dancer, addict and bankruptcy survivor who turned her life around to help women heal their relationship with their bodies.  As a licensed psychotherapist, conscious relationship coach, speaker and author Star pulls no punches in holding us accountable for the way we see ourselves and reminds us that we have the power to change it.  
Star shares her deeply personal journey of healing from the inside out and coming to a place of love and acceptance for her lawn and her body that has literally changed her life.  No matter where you are in your relationship with your body this is a provocative and insightful episode that is sure to move you. (Warning: some explicit language). 
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Master coach, licensed psychotherapist, author, speaker, and conscious relationship therapist. Despite coming from a life of destructive patterns, including addictions, domestic violence, bankruptcy, and severe body hate, Star is now thriving in midlife and has become an audacious leader in the industry. Retired showgirl and exotic dancer, Star loves to flirt with life, date younger men, ask for what she wants, have great sex (solo and with others), and live out loud. She’s ready to help you have your own wild love affair with life and experience more fun, sexiness, and wild profound joy. Star is passionate about you thriving in dating, intimate relationships, personal reinvention, and reigniting your midlife libido.
 
https://www.instagram.com/msstarmonroe/ https://www.facebook.com/msstarmonroe https://www.youtube.com/msstarmonroe https://www.tiktok.com/@starmonroe
Get  your free queen starter kit: https://www.msstarmonroe.com/queenstarterkit

Life Advice is Dating advice

Today my guest is  Treva Brandon Shcarf, a  life/dating/relationship coach, former fitness professional, midlife marriage first-timer, and author of the book Done Being Single: A Late Bloomer’s Guide to Love.
This episode is all about the ways we hold ourselves back from experiencing both the love and life that we want  for our next chapter.  
Treva shares that what works for life advice is also solid dating advice.  We chat about manifestation and law of attraction, knowing ourselves, how we get in our own way. We also share  the  dating disasters and mistakes that we have both personally made. 
This is an honest, no holds barred conversation about finding the love and living the life you want for your next chapter. 
 
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Treva Brandon Scharf is an ICF-certified life/dating/relationship coach, fitness pro, and author of the new self-help memoir, “Done Being Single: A Late Bloomer’s Guide to Love.” With over 40 years in the fitness business, and many more in the singles world, Treva knows how to help people achieve their personal best in life and love. Treva blogs about surviving singledom and finding love later in life and contributes her brand of dating advice to many publications. She currently co-hosts the podcast “Done Being Single” with her husband Robby. Treva is an advocate for strong, independent women, a voice for empowered singles, and a champion for late bloomers everywhere. When she’s not delivering tough love to her clients and readers, Treva volunteers as a Special Olympics coach and a Fulfillment Fund mentor to at-risk kids. She is passionate about politics, policy, and people of all ages and abilities.
 
Free test-driven breakup tips at www.trevabrandonscharf.com

Living Vivaciously At Any Age

In todays episode we are talking about living vivaciously at any age with my guest Ruth Yunker, a writer and humorist who is chasing her life long dream to become a model at the age of 73. Her latest book, "Baby, I'm the Boss of Me. My Journey to Ageless" is a funny and insightful read about how not to let age stop you from fully living your life. 
We chat about learning to honour your desires, how we so often get in our own way, stepping out of your comfort zone, personal bravery and the importance of taking imperfect first steps. Ruth shares all her strategies for living agelessly as well her unique definition of wisdom.  
This is a high energy and entertaining conversation that is sure to leave you inspired and ready to live full out no matter how old you are.
 
About Ruth:
I'm a writer and humorist. I'm 73, and am amazed and relieved, to find life is just as exciting as ever! I've published three books. Two on surviving Paris solo. The third is "Baby, I'm the Boss of Me My Journey to Ageless". I have lived all over, ever since childhood, and as a result, I consider myself an amateur sociologist! I'm a yogini, a mother, and a photographer. I recently challenged myself to start modeling, which is something I wanted to do as a teenager. It's turning into a stimulating and scary journey. I'm definitely way outside my comfort zone,but am reminded that I talk about personal bravery constantly...so here is my opportunity to put my money where my mouth is!
 
https://www.youtube.com/c/ruthyunker https://www.ruthyunker.com https://www.instagram.com/ruth.yunker/ http://www.amazon.com/ruthyunker/babyimthebossofme