Aging with Purpose and Passion
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Feel like you’re made for more, but don’t know where to start?
This podcast helps women over 50 reignite purpose, power, and bold reinvention.
Welcome to Aging With Purpose and Passion—the weekly podcast for women who are done settling and ready to step into the life they’ve always wanted.
I’m Beverley Glazer, a reinvention strategist, consultant, and psychotherapist with nearly 40 years of experience helping women rise from stuck to unstoppable. This show is where midlife reinvention gets real.
💥 No clichés. No sugarcoating. Just bold, honest conversations with trailblazing women who’ve faced loss, burnout, career shifts, and identity crises—and came out stronger, freer, and more fulfilled.
🎙️ You’ll hear from thought leaders, experts, and everyday women over 50 who are rewriting the rules, and living with purpose and passion—on their terms.
Whether you’re secretly dreaming of a second act (maybe behind a glass of rosé), or feeling restless and ready for more—you’re not alone. These stories and tools will help you stop waiting and start writing your boldest chapter yet.
🔹 What You’ll Get:
- Real stories of reinvention in midlife and beyond
- Tools for navigating change with confidence
- Permission to want more—without guilt
- A reminder that you are never too old to begin again
🎁 BONUS: Grab your free checklist:
From Stuck to Unstoppable → Your first step toward clarity, courage, and momentum
https://reinvent-impossible.aweb.page/from-stuck-to-unstoppable
🔗 Resources
Website: reinventimpossible.com
Email: bev@reinventimpossible.com
Facebook: @Beverley Glazer
Instagram: @beverleyglazer_reinvention
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/beverleyglazer
🎧 New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe and join the growing global community of unstoppable women over 50.
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What if aging isn’t a slow fade… but your next rise? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Mary Coleman, creator of The Whole Woman and a 40-year veteran of the beauty industry, to explore how daily riturals can transform midlife from self-critique into confidence, purpose, and joy. Mary’s story begins in rural Ireland, where helping her brothers with their acne sparked a lifelong passion for skincare rituals, natural beauty, and hilistic welllnness. From opening a Cork City clinic duri...
What if the pain that nearly broke you could become the source of your greatest strength? That’s the powerful story of Alx Uttermann, whose journey from childhood trauma and family loss to becoming a renowned spiritual healer offers hope, resilience, and transformation for women over 50. Growing up in rural Missouri, Alx lost her mother young, endured an abusive stepmother, and left home at 15. Years later, everything changed when she met Sri Kalashwar, a miracle healer from India. His teachi...
For women over 50, caregiving can feel invisible — but it can also uncover resilience, healing, and even unexpected joy. When her mother was diagnosed with early-onset dementia, Katrina Prescott’s life changed overnight. Exhausted and overwhelmed, she faced caregiver burnout, grief, and the painful realities of family caregiving. But in the crucible of caregiving, something unexpected happened: resilience, forgiveness, and a stronger mother-daughter relationship began to emerge. In this power...
What if your voice was stolen—and you had to fight to reclaim it? For women over 50 searching for reinvention, empowerment, and healing from trauma, Diane Wyzga’s journey shows how finding your voice can transform silence into strength. A survivor of incest, Diane turned her pain into purpose. She shares how personal growth after 50 and storytelling for women helped her break the silence and step into authentic expression. From Navy nurse at just 21, to lawyer arguing before Supreme Court jus...
The fastest-growing group facing homelessness today? Women over 50. In this episode, we reimagine what housing and financial security could look like when profit meets purpose. Dionne Payn, founder of Women for Housing, shares how ethical property investing and social impact real estate are creating affordable housing solutions and pathways to midlife financial resilience. Whether you’ve feared outliving your money, struggled to see homeownership as possible, or want your investme...
Your brain is naturally wired for joy — stress is simply blocking the signal. This insight forms the foundation of Dr. Laurel Mellin's Emotional Brain Training (EBT), a revolutionary approach grounded in neuroscience of resilience and proven tools for healing after trauma. Your brain is wired for joy — stress just blocks the signal. That’s the foundation of Emotional Brain Training (EBT), a neuroscience-based method for stress relief, trauma healing, and emotional resilience created by ...
✨ “You are enough. You are worthy. Be who you are.” What happens when a farm girl from Saskatchewan who learned to lead turkeys at age five grows up to face childhood trauma, domestic violence, and decades of silence—only to transform it all into tools for empowerment? Carol Metz Murray’s story is one of trauma recovery, resilience, and women’s empowerment. As the founder of the Naked Leader Institute and a five-time bestselling author, Carol reveals the profound cost of silencing your voice—...
She fled Soviet Russia with three suitcases and $250—but Diana Esther Berschader’s greatest journey wasn’t across borders, it was into her own heart. In this episode, she shares how to transform pressure into brilliance, reclaim your voice, and discover The Diamond Within—where emotional sensitivity becomes strength and midlife reinvention becomes possible at any age. Diana Esther Berschader's journey from Soviet oppression to spiritural empowerment is a blueprint for midlife reinvention and ...
“Overqualified.” “Not a good fit.” What are those rejections really saying—and how to turn them into job offers. After 30 years in corporate real estate and community development, Nori Jabba thought her credentials and experience would open doors. Instead, she faced constant rejection—code for ageism in the workplace. Refusing to accept defeat, she contacted hiring managers for honest feedback. The truth was a wake-up call: many women over 50 were being dismissed as poor listeners, too ...
Your body isn’t broken—it’s trying to talk to you. But are you listening? When Andrea Nakayama’s husband was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer while she was seven weeks pregnant, her world shattered. What happened next would spark a global movement in functional nutrition—and a new approach to midlife health and healing. In this powerful episode of Aging With Purpose and Passion, Andrea shares how deep grief led her to reimagine wellness, build resilience, and teach thousands to trust thei...
What if your dream career starts to destroy your well-being? Caroline Dowd-Higgins went from celebrated opera singer to burnout survivor—then rebuilt a new life of purpose, passion, and leadership after 50. In this episode of Aging With Purpose and Passion, we explore what happens when success stops working for you—and how to step into reinvention with clarity, courage, and joy. Caroline’s story is one of reinvention after burnout. Her award-winning opera career demanded perfection. But behin...
🚐 End-of-Life Caregiving Meets Viral Adventure When Ramie Liddle’s 90-year-old mother-in-law said, “I’m hitting the road,” they skipped chemo, grabbed the RV keys—and unintentionally launched Driving Miss Norma, a global movement that redefined aging, caregiving, and midlife reinvention. 🎧 If you're a caregiver or a woman over 50 craving a second-act adventure, don’t miss this story of courage, connection, and finding joy on the road less traveled. What if your biggest adventure began at 90? ...
What if love isn’t enough? One adoptive mom’s truth about trauma, healing, and parenting a child no one prepared her for. Adoption, trauma-informed parenting, and midlife motherhood collide in this powerful episode with Brighid O’Shaughnessy—licensed social worker, adoptive mom, and longtime mental health advocate. If you’re parenting through trauma, over 40 and navigating adoption, or working with vulnerable families, this conversation is a must. Brighid shares her story of adopting a toddle...
She lost her wife, her mother—and still found healing. A story of grief, growth, and starting over. How do you rebuild your life after trauma, profound grief, and unimaginable loss? If you're a woman over 50 navigating trauma healing, grief recovery, or searching for spiritual transformation, this powerful conversation with Ann Jonas will meet you right where you are and gently guide you forward. Anne’s story begins in chaos: a narcissistic, suicidal father. Then the unthinkable—he shot and k...
Can you rebuild your life after abuse and betrayal at 50? Sophia Dias proves you can—and must. Sophia Dias shares her true survivor story, revealing how she escaped an abusive marriage, faced down a biased legal system, and started over in midlife with nothing. From fashion mogul to domestic abuse survivor, Sophia was left without access to funds, betrayed by those she trusted, and targeted by a husband who had a loaded gun pointed at her head. The emotional and financial abuse was devastatin...
Can introverted women over 50 reinvent their lives—and thrive without changing who they are? Absolutely—and Kimberly Jergen is living proof. In this inspiring episode of Aging With Purpose and Passion, Kimberly—an actor, speaker, and proud “Radiant Introvert”—shares how she transformed quiet self-doubt into authentic power using mindset, movement, and her signature ELEGANT coaching framework. We explore: How introverts can succeed without pretending to be extroverts. Why reinvention afte...
Think end-of-life planning is only for the wealthy? Here’s what every woman 50+ needs to know. End-of-life planninng for women over 50 isn't about wealth —it’s about clarity, care, and protecting what matters most. In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Sara Ecklein, a Licensed Professional Fiduciary and founder of Trust & Honor, to break down how estate planning without millions is not only possible—it’s essential. We explore: What a fiduciary actually does and how to protect your loved...
What happens when the "perfect" life you've built starts crumbling beneath your feet? At 50 years old, Christina L. Woods faced a life-altering reality—autoimmune issues, anxiety, and the breakdown of her 25-year marriage. Despite a successful corporate career, she couldn’t escape the truth she'd been hiding for years: deep-seated trauma stemming from childhood sexual abuse. In this emotional episode, Christina opens up about her journey from a childhood of sexual abuse to a life spent hiding...
Can you rebuild your life after betrayal, abuse, and losing everything? Sophia Diaz proves you can—and must. How do you rebuild your life after abuse, betrayal, and complete financial loss—especially as a woman over 50? Sophia Diaz shares her true survivor story, revealing how she escaped an abusive marriage, faced down a biased legal system, and started over in midlife with nothing. From fashion mogul to domestic abuse survivor, Sophia was left without access to funds, betrayed by thos...
Michelle Biship's incredible journney from trauma to transformation is a powerfful testament to the resilience and strength within us all. Born into a chaotic, abusive childhood with a mentally ill mother, Michelle’s "perfect" exterior life hid the deep emotional pain she endured. Struggling with anorexia as a young girl, Michelle’s early trauma set the stage for a life of self-discovery, healing, and growth. Despite overcoming many struggles, Michelle rose to become a six-figure earner in of...
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