Don’t Let The Old Lady In

What if what you’ve been blaming on aging isn’t really about your age?
Sometimes the first thing we notice as we get older isn’t a dramatic health problem. It’s a quieter shift. We have less energy. We recover more slowly. We stop doing some of the things we used to enjoy. And little by little, life can begin to feel smaller.
But low energy isn’t something we should automatically accept as an inevitable part of getting older.
In this week’s Don’t Let the Old Lady In: Conversations with Lorie, we’re talking about why your energy may be one of your greatest forms of wealth—and why protecting and rebuilding it can change the way you experience your next chapter.
We’ll explore some of the things that quietly drain our energy, from stress and poor sleep to inactivity, nourishment, overgiving, and even the thoughts and beliefs we carry about aging.
Because when you have more energy, you don’t just feel better.
You have more capacity to move, connect, travel, create, contribute, dream—and fully participate in your own life.
Reflection Question:What could become possible in your life if you had more energy?
And if you’re ready to begin rebuilding yours, learn more about my Energy Reset Formula, a simple, practical program designed to help women understand what may be draining their energy and begin creating habits that support a stronger, more vibrant life.
Because aging is inevitable. But how you experience it is something you can influence.
Thank you for listening. I wish you an amazing aging journey, so I have listed a few resources for you to get you started.Midlife and Beyond Wellness Kickstart Guide - 7 Simple Shifts to Reclaim Your Radiance, Health and Confidence: https://midlifewellnesskickstartguide-0qs.plannerpack.coYour Radiant Reset: Midlife & Beyond Checkup for Body, Mind, Spirit: https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co    Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call with Lorie: https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact  Join our private and free Facebook Group, Magnificent Midlifers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers  Disclaimer:  https://bit.ly/4dMRNtE

Who is the one person you've spent every second of your life with?
The answer may surprise you.
It's you.
Yet for many women, the relationship we spend the least time nurturing is the relationship we have with ourselves.
In this week's Conversation with Lorie, we explore why learning to trust yourself, care for yourself, and speak to yourself with kindness may be one of the greatest gifts you can give both yourself and the people you love.
As a registered nurse, healthcare advocate, and board-certified health and wellness coach, I've witnessed how our inner relationship quietly influences our health, our choices, our confidence, and even the way we age.
In this episode, we'll explore:
Why self-love isn't selfish
How your relationship with yourself affects your physical health
Why women often stop listening to themselves
The connection between self-compassion and healthy aging
One simple practice to begin coming home to yourself
If you've ever felt like you've lost a little of yourself while taking care of everyone else...
this conversation is for you.
Remember...
Your healthiest chapter is still waiting for you.
Thank you for listening. I wish you an amazing aging journey, so I have listed a few resources for you to get you started.Midlife and Beyond Wellness Kickstart Guide - 7 Simple Shifts to Reclaim Your Radiance, Health and Confidence: https://midlifewellnesskickstartguide-0qs.plannerpack.coYour Radiant Reset: Midlife & Beyond Checkup for Body, Mind, Spirit: https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co    Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call with Lorie: https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact  Join our private and free Facebook Group, Magnificent Midlifers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers  Disclaimer:  https://bit.ly/4dMRNtE

A conversation about losing your voice, finding your way back, and remembering that the answers are often found in the questions.
Have you ever looked around and realized you’ve spent years taking care of everyone else…but haven’t stopped to ask yourself one simple question?
How am I doing?
In this Conversation with Lorie, I explore why so many women gradually stop listening to themselves—not because they’re weak, but because they’re generous, responsible, and deeply caring.
As a registered nurse, healthcare advocate, and board-certified health and wellness coach, I’ve seen this pattern throughout my career. I’ve also lived it myself.
I share the story of discovering meditation during one of the busiest and most stressful seasons of my life, and how creating moments of stillness helped me reconnect with my own inner voice.
In this conversation, we’ll explore:
Why women often become disconnected from themselves over time
The hidden cost of always putting others first
How meditation became one of the most important tools in my wellness toolbox
Why asking better questions leads to more meaningful change
Lorie’s Question of the Week
My hope is that you’ll leave this conversation feeling understood, encouraged, and reminded that it’s never too late to reconnect with yourself.
Until our next conversation…
Remember…
The answers are in the questions.
Thank you for listening. I wish you an amazing aging journey, so I have listed a few resources for you to get you started.Midlife and Beyond Wellness Kickstart Guide - 7 Simple Shifts to Reclaim Your Radiance, Health and Confidence: https://midlifewellnesskickstartguide-0qs.plannerpack.coYour Radiant Reset: Midlife & Beyond Checkup for Body, Mind, Spirit: https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co    Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call with Lorie: https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact  Join our private and free Facebook Group, Magnificent Midlifers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers  Disclaimer:  https://bit.ly/4dMRNtE

Have you ever looked at your life and wondered...
When did I stop doing the things that made me feel like me?
For many women, it doesn't happen all at once. It happens quietly—one responsibility, one commitment, and one postponed dream at a time.
In this Conversation with Lorie, we slow down together to explore what it means to reconnect with yourself and create a healthier, more vibrant next chapter.
This isn't about guilt or starting over. It's about becoming more aware, taking one small step, and remembering that your healthiest chapter may still be ahead of you.
In this conversation, you'll discover:
Why so many women slowly lose touch with themselves without realizing it.• The surprising question that can change the way you see this season of your life.• How one small promise to yourself can begin creating lasting change.• Why healthy aging is about much more than physical health.
This Week's Invitation
Choose one small promise to yourself this week—and keep it.
If today's conversation encouraged you, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who might need this reminder.
Until next Tuesday...keep creating your healthiest chapter.
Thank you for listening. I wish you an amazing aging journey, so I have listed a few resources for you to get you started.Midlife and Beyond Wellness Kickstart Guide - 7 Simple Shifts to Reclaim Your Radiance, Health and Confidence: https://midlifewellnesskickstartguide-0qs.plannerpack.coYour Radiant Reset: Midlife & Beyond Checkup for Body, Mind, Spirit: https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co    Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call with Lorie: https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact  Join our private and free Facebook Group, Magnificent Midlifers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers  Disclaimer:  https://bit.ly/4dMRNtE

Why learning to trust your inner wisdom may be one of the most important steps toward living a healthier, more intentional life.
Have you ever had a quiet feeling that something deserved your attention...but you weren't sure whether to trust it?
In this Conversation with Lorie, I share the whispers that changed the course of my life—from knowing I was meant to become a nurse, to discovering meditation during one of the most stressful seasons of my life, to listening to the subtle symptom that ultimately led to the discovery of my pancreatic condition.
As a registered nurse, healthcare advocate, board-certified health and wellness coach, I don't believe intuition replaces good medical care.
I believe it often invites us to pay attention, ask better questions, and seek the answers we need.
This conversation is about slowing down long enough to hear ourselves again.
In this conversation we'll explore:
The difference between intuition and fear
Why curiosity is one of the healthiest habits you can develop
How meditation helped me hear myself more clearly
Why awareness is one of the foundations of vibrant longevity
One question to reflect on this week
Thank you for listening. I wish you an amazing aging journey, so I have listed a few resources for you to get you started.Midlife and Beyond Wellness Kickstart Guide - 7 Simple Shifts to Reclaim Your Radiance, Health and Confidence: https://midlifewellnesskickstartguide-0qs.plannerpack.coYour Radiant Reset: Midlife & Beyond Checkup for Body, Mind, Spirit: https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co    Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call with Lorie: https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact  Join our private and free Facebook Group, Magnificent Midlifers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers  Disclaimer:  https://bit.ly/4dMRNtE

The conversation that introduces my philosophy of listening to your body, trusting your inner wisdom, and creating a life of health, vitality, and purpose.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
Why your body may be communicating with you more than you realize • How meditation became the most valuable tool in my wellness toolbox • The difference between treating illness and creating health • Why I believe every woman is creative, resourceful, and whole • One simple question that can change the way you approach your health
What if your body isn’t working against you—but trying to help you?
In this deeply personal opening conversation, Lorie shares the experiences that shaped her philosophy of longevity, healing, and self-trust. Through stories of nursing, meditation, health challenges, and purpose, she invites listeners to begin listening to the quiet wisdom within themselves.
Thank you for listening. I wish you an amazing aging journey, so I have listed a few resources for you to get you started.Midlife and Beyond Wellness Kickstart Guide - 7 Simple Shifts to Reclaim Your Radiance, Health and Confidence: https://midlifewellnesskickstartguide-0qs.plannerpack.coYour Radiant Reset: Midlife & Beyond Checkup for Body, Mind, Spirit: https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co    Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call with Lorie: https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact  Join our private and free Facebook Group, Magnificent Midlifers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers  Disclaimer:  https://bit.ly/4dMRNtE

One conversation can change everything in a hospital setting.
In this final episode of the Hospital Safety Series, we explore the power of speaking up when something doesn’t feel right.
You’ll learn how to communicate concerns clearly, why caregiver advocacy matters, and how early intervention can significantly impact patient outcomes.
This episode brings the entire series together and empowers you to step into your role as a confident care partner.
I encourage you to bookmark the Care Partner Project website https://thecarepartnerproject.org/prep-for-hospital-stay/ so you are prepared with the most valuable information should you or a loved one be admitted to the hospital.  This information is so important help get the word out and share this with your people!
Thank you for listening. I wish you an amazing aging journey, so I have listed a few resources for you to get you started.Midlife and Beyond Wellness Kickstart Guide - 7 Simple Shifts to Reclaim Your Radiance, Health and Confidence: https://midlifewellnesskickstartguide-0qs.plannerpack.coYour Radiant Reset: Midlife & Beyond Checkup for Body, Mind, Spirit: https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co    Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call with Lorie: https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact  Join our private and free Facebook Group, Magnificent Midlifers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers  Disclaimer:  https://bit.ly/4dMRNtE

Hospital discharge is one of the most overlooked and high-risk transitions in patient care.
In this episode, we break down why discharge instructions are often confusing and how families can feel overwhelmed in the moment.
You’ll learn what to ask before leaving the hospital, including medication changes, warning signs, follow-up care, and who to contact if problems arise.
This episode helps ensure a safer, more confident transition from hospital to home.
Don't forget to checkout this Care Partner Project link to get your checklists so you are prepared for a discharge: https://thecarepartnerproject.org/plan-for-discharge/.  
Thank you for listening. I wish you an amazing aging journey, so I have listed a few resources for you to get you started.Midlife and Beyond Wellness Kickstart Guide - 7 Simple Shifts to Reclaim Your Radiance, Health and Confidence: https://midlifewellnesskickstartguide-0qs.plannerpack.coYour Radiant Reset: Midlife & Beyond Checkup for Body, Mind, Spirit: https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co    Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call with Lorie: https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact  Join our private and free Facebook Group, Magnificent Midlifers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers  Disclaimer:  https://bit.ly/4dMRNtE

Sometimes, the most important warning sign in the hospital is not visible on a monitor—it’s a feeling that something is wrong.
In this episode, we explore how caregiver intuition plays a critical role in patient safety.
You’ll learn what “something feels off” can look like in real hospital situations, why it should never be ignored, and how to communicate concerns clearly to medical staff.
This episode helps build confidence in speaking up, even without medical certainty.
#patientadvocacy #intuition #patientsafety #hospitalsafety
Thank you for listening. I wish you an amazing aging journey, so I have listed a few resources for you to get you started.Midlife and Beyond Wellness Kickstart Guide - 7 Simple Shifts to Reclaim Your Radiance, Health and Confidence: https://midlifewellnesskickstartguide-0qs.plannerpack.coYour Radiant Reset: Midlife & Beyond Checkup for Body, Mind, Spirit: https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co    Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call with Lorie: https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact  Join our private and free Facebook Group, Magnificent Midlifers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers  Disclaimer:  https://bit.ly/4dMRNtE

Urinary catheters are commonly used in hospitals—but they are also a leading cause of hospital-acquired infections.
In this episode, we break down why catheter use increases UTI risk and what families need to know about prevention.
You’ll learn when a catheter is truly necessary, why daily reassessment matters, and what questions to ask to help reduce infection risk.
This episode empowers caregivers to advocate for safer, shorter catheter use whenever possible.
Visit thecarepartnerproject.org for more vital information and your checklists: https://thecarepartnerproject.org/a-safe-and-sound-hospital-stay/ 
#UTI #hospitalacquiredinfection
Thank you for listening. I wish you an amazing aging journey, so I have listed a few resources for you to get you started.Midlife and Beyond Wellness Kickstart Guide - 7 Simple Shifts to Reclaim Your Radiance, Health and Confidence: https://midlifewellnesskickstartguide-0qs.plannerpack.coYour Radiant Reset: Midlife & Beyond Checkup for Body, Mind, Spirit: https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co    Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call with Lorie: https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact  Join our private and free Facebook Group, Magnificent Midlifers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers  Disclaimer:  https://bit.ly/4dMRNtE