Author Archives: midlife-plot-twists

Did you love our conversation last year about midlife plot twists in the movies? We’re back with part 2, where we’re diving into the final 5 movies that feature a midlife plot twist! Scott Zielinski joins me again to share his knowledge on all things horror and discuss some of his favorite plot twists with me!

Spoiler alert… we do share a few spoilers throughout this episode!

Listen to part 1 of this conversation here.

Today’s episode is brought to you by my mentorship opportunities, where I help photographers better serve people. If you’re ready to invest in yourself and your business this year, check out my mentorships and trainings here.

If you’re enjoying this podcast or took something away from this episode, you can support the creation of this podcast by buying me a coffee!

Review the Show Notes:

Get to Know Scott (1:26)

Recap of Part 1 (2:11)

The Fly – 1986 (5:28)

Suspiria – Remake 2018 (14:39)

The Hunger (30:57)

Crimes of the Future (42:14)

They Live (1:00:56)

Are you putting yourself out there in the dating realm? Whether it feels like you’re finding success or you’re struggling through bad dates, Tracy Ready believes the first step is through soul work. In today’s episode, Tracy joins us to share about her program, The Soul Detox, and how you build a healthy relationship with dating (or with a partner) through that soul work.

Today’s episode is brought to you by my mentorship opportunities, where I help photographers better serve people. If you’re ready to invest in yourself and your business this year, check out my mentorships and trainings here.

Review the Show Notes:

Get to Know Tracy (1:14)

Relationship with Self & Soul (4:27)

Tracy’s Program: The Soul Detox (10:58)

Who Tracy Works With (18:20)

Community (21:36)

Finding Success in the Program (28:09)

Deeper Relationships through Self and Soul (34:38)

What the Dating Experiment Looks Like (40:06)

Going Deep (45:36)

How to Lose Control of the Process (48:27)

Tracy’s Experience with the Dating Experiment (53:56)

Dating for Fun (58:12)

Advice to Younger Self (1:07:34)

Connect with Tracy

Website: tracyready.com

Soul Detox Program: tracyready.com/souldetox2

Self Study: tracyready.com/selfstudy

Personal Matchmaking; shehasitall.life

Youtube:youtube.com/@tracyreadytv

Instagram: instagram.com/tracyreadytv

Have you waited to have children? Maybe you’re just curious about your hormones in midlife! Today’s guest, Sharon Fisher joins me to discuss midlife fertility, motherhood, and hormones in today’s episode! Listen in as we discuss how our bodies change, what to expect with menopause and perimenopause, and resources for treatment!

Today’s episode is brought to you by my mentorship opportunities, where I help photographers better serve people. If you’re ready to invest in yourself and your business this year, check out my mentorships and trainings here.

Review the Show Notes:

Meet Sharon (1:32)

Midlife Motherhood (2:50)

Lucy’s Conspiracy Theory (7:33)

Research on Midlife Fertility & Motherhood & Women’s Experiences (8:33)

Infertility & Insurance Pressure (11:14)

Research Based Numbers – 40 years old for women (13:08)

Insurance Codes & Absolute Risk vs. Relative Risk (14:15)

Self-Advocacy in Healthcare (16:22)

What You Should Know About Midlife Fertility (23:05)

Types, Phases, & Symptoms of Menopause – Including Perimenopause (23:46)

Tips for Managing Perimenopause (36:07)

Take Action (39:44)

Who to Go to for Hormone Replacement Therapy (43:50)

Suzanne Summers’ Impact on Our Knowledge (45:23)

Advice to Younger Self (50:23)

Connect with Sharon

https://nurtured-well.com/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100040111582043

Beyond the Egg Timer

@beyond_the_egg_timer

It’s not often that I share my own midlife plot twists here on the podcast, but today, I’m introducing you to two of them, my newfound love for horror movies and my partner, Scott Zielinski. In this episode, Scott and I begin our two-part series on 10 horror movies that feature a midlife plot twist! If you’re a fan of horror films and plot twists, this episode was made for you! Spoiler alert… we do share a few spoilers throughout this episode.

Today’s episode is brought to you by my mentorship opportunities, where I help photographers better serve people. If you’re ready to invest in yourself and your business this year, check out my mentorships and trainings here.

Review the Show Notes:

Get to Know Scott (:28)

Horror Movies & Mid Life Plot Twists (4:43)

1. Shaun of the Dead (6:43)

2. Serial Mom (15:51)

Ex Fest (23:18)

3. The Ladies Club (27:00)

4. Halloween H2O (34:50)

5. Hereditary (47:57)

As we get older, we hope things get easier, yet many of us face some of our worst fears during midlife. In today’s episode, Kirsten Lewis Bethmann joins us to talk about growing from midlife pain and experiences. Listen in as she shares how her life has shifted in the last two years, what experiences she’s had to overcome, and the growing process.

Today’s episode is brought to you by my mentorship opportunities, where I help photographers better serve people. If you’re ready to invest in yourself and your business this year, check out my mentorships and trainings here.

Review the Show Notes:

Get to Know Kirsten (:25)

Kirsten’s Safari Trip (6:53)

Kirsten’s Age (13:14)

Kirsten’s Outlook on Life (15:08)

Why Kirsten Does What She Does & Childhood Amnesia (17:38)

Pruning in the Brain (20:50)

Traumatic Experience (25:29)

Photography Industry Wreck (32:16)

Becoming a Caregiver & Taking Care of a Parent (35:42)

Daughter’s Diagnosis (45:28)

Finding Love Again (53:11)

Fear of Judgement (1:09:00)

Redefining Chosen Family (1:13:40)

Advice to Younger Self (1:26:15)

The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis

Connect with Kirsten:

kirstenlewisphotos.com

kirstenrebekahbethmann.com

@kirstenlphotog

Have you financially prepared your loved ones for when you’re gone? It’s not something we like to think about or even consider until later in life. The truth is, it’s never to early to get life insurance! In today’s episode, Ashley Adams joins us to share about how her mother’s passing impacted her family, both emotionally and financially. The experience she had through her mother’s death led to a major career change in which she now advocates for life insurance as an agent. Listen in as Ashley shares why it’s important to obtain life insurance, the different types and policies that are available, and what she’d tell her younger self.

Today’s episode is brought to you by my mentorship opportunities, where I help photographers better serve people. If you’re ready to invest in yourself and your business this year, check out my mentorships and trainings here.

Review the Show Notes:

Get to Know Ashley (1:08)

Major Life Events that Happened to Ashley (2:24)

Joining the Insurance Business (13:01)

Losing a Parent (26:20)

Types of Life Insurance (29:05)

Income in Retirement (36:38)

Phases of Life (45:20)

Advice to Younger Self (51:15)

Connect with Ashley:

Ashley A Adams Agent with NY Life FB Page

Email: [email protected]

Getting diagnosed with ADHD brings a lot of clarification and answers to a long-time struggle, but that diagnosiss doesn’t come lightly. In today’s episode, Emily Zilber joins us to share what it looked like to get diagnosed with ADHD in her 30’s. Through finding a community to getting access to resources, listen in as she shares her story.

Today’s episode is brought to you by my mentorship opportunities, where I help photographers better serve people. If you’re ready to invest in yourself and your business this year, check out my mentorships and trainings here.

Review the Show Notes:

Get to Know Emily (1:33)

Multi-passionate with ADHD (5:38)

Individual Brain vs Societal Expectations (10:54)

“Optimally Functional” (13:33)

Living with ADHD (15:03)

Resources & Asking for Help (25:51)

Desire (32:47)

Resources (39:19)

Community (53:01)

Encouragement (55:11)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Nick Walker

A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD: Embrace Neurodiversity, Live Boldly, and Break Through Barriers

Emotional & Visual Processing Workshop

Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times

The Electricity of Every Living Thing: A Woman’s Walk in the Wild to Find Her Way Home

Mental Health Framing

How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing

Translating ADHD Podcast

Peer Coaching Community

Forever 35 ADHD Group

Connect with Emily:

https://www.avidgaze.com/

@avid_gaze