Seize Your Midlife

What’s my purpose? What am I going to do with the rest of my life? Is this it? Can perimenopause really last a decade? Have you been asking yourself any of these questions? If so, you are in the right place. Welcome to Seize Your Midlife, a podcast designed exclusively for midlife women. We will dive into health and hormones, beauty and wellness. We will tackle how to find your purpose in midlife and put you on the path to feeling less restless and more fulfilled. We will also be interviewing women over 40 who have taken leaps or made u-turns in midlife. Seize Your Midlife will be like a conversation with a friend, where we come to talk about this crazy and potential-filled time in our lives. This is not a midlife crisis. It is a midlife arising!

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Episodes

Monday Mar 06, 2023

Midlife health. It’s a thing. Probably the most important thing. The topics are endless, but this week I am sharing three (easy!) things you should be paying attention to in midlife.
Vitamin D, Thyroid, and Magnesium are all topics on the docket today.
This is a short but mighty episode. Take a listen and let me know if this info. helps you. 
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Monday Feb 27, 2023

“It was never about what I wanted. It was always about what others wanted.”If you can relate to this sentiment, you will especially appreciate Laura Enzor’s story today.  Coming from a family of 13, Laura often had to put her dreams aside and that carried her into her adult life where she made many sacrifices, wearing a badge of super woman along the way. Those sacrifices however, did lead Laura on a life of adventure that took her to living in three different countries all while raising a daughter and fostering a marriage. Reinvention became a theme throughout Laura’s life as she learned to pivot and grow and rise above all of her obstacles, including a debilitating diagnosis of Lyme disease.
Reinvention would circle back to Laura’s life in a most positive way in midlife as she became a certified reinvention coach. Laura now helps other women in midlife repurpose their power and connect with their creative spirit. Listen in to this week’s inspiring episode that just may lead to your midlife reinvention.
Find Laura: Website: Coaching Midlife Women | Laura EnzorInstagram: Life Coach For Women (@lauraenzorlifecoach) Linkedin: Laura Enzor | LinkedInFacebook: Laura Enzor Life Coach | Facebook
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Monday Feb 20, 2023

You are running out of time. Like actually running out of time. Time is literally, factually ticking us by.  I don’t mean this as a downer, but as a motivator, as an eye opener. I feel like we have received so many reminders of this lately and I talk about one today that unexpectedly hit home. Tomorrow is not promised. Today is a precious gift. Are you using it wisely? In this episode I give you 9 questions to reflect on so that you can live your days like time is your greatest commodity. Because it is….
Are you following Seize Your Midlife on Instagram? That's where I hang out the most! @seizeyourmidlife
Also, did you hear the BIG news? Seize Your Midlife is going to Guatemala this June! And there are only 10 spots left. Find out more. 
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Monday Feb 13, 2023

Have you heard of financial infidelity? How about financial abuse? Whether you're married, headed for divorce or in the process of getting a divorce, you don’t want to miss listening to forensic accountant and fraud expert, Tracy Coenen.
Tracy felt drawn to helping women without making them feel ashamed about any lack of money knowledge. Too often women are not aware of their family’s financial picture. Tracy’s seen money being hidden, money used to control a spouse, and downright fraud. Sometimes it's not about an unethical spouse. More often it is simply that a woman doesn't know how much they have in savings, how much the mortgage is, or what investments have been made and suddenly they need to understand it. Tracy shows you where and how to start. 
Not only is this a fascinating listen, but it’s educational and just might help you or someone you know.
Tracy has a brand-new Divorce Money Guide to help you find money, feel empowered, and become financially informed.
Tracy’s company:  https://www.fraudcoach.com/divorcemoneyguideTracy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcemoneyguide/Tracy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/divorcemoneyguideTracy email: tracy@sequenceinc.comTracy Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracycoenen/
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Monday Jan 30, 2023

"Do you know anyone having a midlife crisis?"
"I don't know anyone who isn't." 
Wow. Those words from Ada Calhoun jumped from the page at me, especially as I was in the midst of my own midlife crisis. The 'new' midlife crisis doesn't look like a man driving his sports car into the sunset with his secretary. It's more subtle than that. In fact, it's more malaise than crisis. Today I share a checklist to see if you are struggling with midlife malaise. I also share a few ways to get out of the midlife blahs, as well as the inspiration motto of Seize Your Midlife: It's not a midlife crisis, it's a midlife arising! Arise, my friends. 
Find me most days over on Instagram! @seizeyourmidlifeFacebook: facebook.com/SeizeYourMidlife/
Did you hear? Seize Your Midlife is going to Guatemala! This is a soul giving-transformative opportunity to reconnect with your spirit and inject your life with some true enthusiasm and excitement. I can’t wait for you to learn more about this boutique travel opportunity. Email me britathere@hotmail.com or send me a dm at the Seize Your Midlife Facebook or Instagram pages. I will send you the incredible itinerary. 2 spaces left! 
Listen to the Ted Talk I reference on Midlife Malaise: HereRead the article in Oprah: Here 
 

Monday Jan 23, 2023

Dare on. This is the motto and the call to action of Jodi Silverman to all moms. Jodi is the creator of the movement and company called, "Moms Who Dare." Her story starts in midlife when she started to feel less content despite living a really great life with a wonderful husband and healthy children. She just yearned for more-more purpose, more excitement. Some leaps and a coaching certification later, she is encouraging moms to lead more full and daring lives. If you have asked yourself in midlife, "Is this it?" or "Why do I feel so uninspired?" This is the episode for you. I can assure you that after listening you will want to go out and say yes to anything to gives you a spark. 
Speaking of daring on! Did you hear the super exciting news that Seize Your Midlife is going to Guatemala? It's true! Check out the information here: Women's Trip to Guatemala You can always find me at Instagram @seizeyourmidlifeOr you can email me at: britathere@hotmail.com 
Want to find out more about Moms who Dare and Jodi Silverman? Check out her website: Home - Jodi Silverman
Find her on Facebook: Jodi Silverman | Philadelphia PA | FacebookOn Linkedin: LinkedInOn Instagram @jodi_silverman
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Sunday Jan 15, 2023

Do you want to see your dreams come to fruition in 2023? Or are you struggling to even identify what your dreams are? Then this episode is for you! I talk about manifesting, life mission statements, and getting rid of limiting beliefs. I can’t wait for you to dive into this feel good and inspiring episode. 
2023 is your year and midlife is the perfect time to have your dreams come true. 
Did you hear? Seize Your Midlife is going to Guatemala! This is a soul giving-transformative opportunity to reconnect with your spirit and inject your life with some true enthusiasm and excitement. I can’t wait for you to learn more about this boutique travel opportunity. Email me britathere@hotmail.com or send me a dm at the Seize Your Midlife Facebook or Instagram pages. I will send you the incredible itinerary. Very limited number of spaces.
Upbeat Indie Folk  LesFM | https://lesfm.net/https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Monday Jan 09, 2023

Are you familiar with the midlife belly? The one you have to tuck into your high waisted jeans? I sure was. AND I absolutely was resolved that the midlife belly was just a fact of life after 45. Then I met the Fasterway! On today's interview Certified Coach, Renee Song, is spilling all the beans on macros, intermittent fasting, and strength training in midlife. Renee is not only knowledgeable, but approachable and I know you will love learning from her as much as I did. Grab your water (because we're hydrating better in 2023) and take a listen. 
If you are interested in the Fasterway, here's the link to join:FASTer Way to Fat Loss Coach (fasterwaycoach.com)Be sure to add Renee Song as your preferred coach. 
Connect with Renee!Facebook: (3) Renee Sunhee Song | FacebookInstagram:  @rennee.s.song
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Sunday Dec 18, 2022

Forget New Year's Resolutions. They just don't work. Instead try these 5 simple things to get your head in the right place going into the new year. This episode will bring to mind reflections of the most beautiful parts of 2022 and help you clear your head (and physical space!) so that you can feel your best emotionally and physically in this year to come. I also share a simple exercise for imagining that 2023 has already come to an end as a way to manifest your dreams to life.  Grab your eggnog latte and let's dive in and Seize 2023! 
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Monday Dec 12, 2022

Nancy Alvarado could have never known when she joined the Peace Corps in her early 20's that it would become the most influential catalyst in her life. There she met her husband, found a community among the women in a rural village and developed a lifelong relationship with Costa Rica, its culture and most importantly it's people. Many years later at the age of 45, Nancy goes back to this same village to build a brick oven. She sees how this brick oven transforms not only a family's life but an entire community. Inspired by the first one's success, Nancy and her team of volunteers decide to build another one. And from there, Bricks to Bread was born. Nancy talks about how she wakes up and cannot wait to get to work at her non-profit. She shares how starting Bricks to Bread turned her midlife crisis into her midlife "lovefest." This episode will inspire you. It will remind you that it is never to let to step fully into your purpose.
Website: Bricks to Bread | Non-Profit 501(c)(3)OrganizationFacebook: (2) Bricks to Bread | FacebookBricks to Bread - YouTubeDid you hear? We are offering a life-changing trip to Guatemala June of 2023. Get on the email list to be the first to get details! Sign up here
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Welcome to Seize Your Midlife!

My name is Bree Schumacher. I am a lifelong Midwesterner living in South Carolina with my three boys and husband.
I suddenly found myself in my mid-40's making new friends after my move South, building a new community, and searching for my next purpose. I found myself asking, "What am I going to do with the rest of my life?" The more women that I started talking to, the more I realized that this was a common theme, so I took a leap and started Seize Your Midlife.

I am excited to share my thoughts, dreams, and tips about midlife with you as well as my experience being a leader and entrepreneur for nearly two decades.  

A few tidbits about me: I speak Spanish, love traveling, am equal parts brave and scared, I love reading, researching and being in the sunshine. And as you will see, I love a good story. 

Thanks for being here.

xo, Bree 

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