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In this inspiring episode of ''Aging With Purpose and Passion", Jenny Leigh Hodgins takes us on a transformative journey of healing and self-discovery through creativity. Growing up in a dys…

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In this inspiring episode of ''Aging With Purpose and Passion", Jenny Leigh Hodgins takes us on a transformative journey of healing and self-discovery through creativity. Growing up in a dysfunctional family, Jenny found refuge in music at a young age, using the piano as her emotional sanctuary. What began as a source of comfort became her life’s passion and career, leading her to become a composer, teacher, and creative empowerment coach.After discovering Buddhism in her twenties, Jenny grounded her life in its principles, helping her navigate life's challenges with a fresh p…

What happens when Trauma gets buried for fifteen years? Kim Langling's powerful journey from military sexual assault survivor to advocate and author shows us both the cost of silence and the libe…

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What happens when trauma gets buried for fifteen years? Kim Langling's powerful journey from military sexual assault survivor to advocate and author shows us both the cost of silence and the liberation that comes with breaking it.Kim never planned to join the military when she was growing up in small-town America, but with limited options and no interest in college, she enlisted and quickly found herself thriving in military intelligence. Her life changed forever when she was sexually assaulted during her service. The aftermath brought not just personal trauma, but institutional betrayal …

What if the secret to aging well isn’t found in anti-wrinkle creams or Retirement plans, but in purpose, community, and perspective? Filmmaker Sky Bergman discovered this truth when she interviewed …

What if the secret t…

What if the secret to aging well isn’t found in anti-wrinkle creams or retirement plans, but in purpose, community, and perspective? Filmmaker Sky Bergman discovered this truth when she interviewed 40 elders aged 75+, gathering a collective Wisdom of 3,000 years. Sky’s journey from a 30-year university teaching career to documentary filmmaking at midlife—sparked by her 100-year-old grandmother's active Lifestyle—reveals how embracing change and purpose can transform the later years of life. Despite having no formal training in filmmaking, Sky turned her passion project into the s…

In this inspiring episode of Aging With Purpose and Passion, Caren Paskel shares her extraordinary transformation from a shy, anxious teenager to a woman of unshakable self-belief. Her journey began w…

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In this inspiring episode of Aging With Purpose and Passion, Caren Paskel shares her extraordinary transformation from a shy, anxious teenager to a woman of unshakable self-belief. Her journey began with Yoga, a practice that sparked a spiritual awakening and became her anchor through life’s storms. When she met David—her soulmate and a bold dreamer 12 years her junior—Caren’s world expanded. Together, they built a life and businesses filled with purpose, defying doubts about their age gap.Facing Terminal Illness with CourageEverything changed when David was diagnosed with brain Cancer…

Mary Beth O’Connor’s life is a gripping redemption story of addiction recovery and resilience. From surviving childhood abuse, sexual assault, and decades of methamphetamine addiction to achieving…

Mary Beth O’Connor…

Mary Beth O’Connor’s life is a gripping redemption story of addiction recovery and resilience. From surviving childhood abuse, sexual assault, and decades of methamphetamine addiction to achieving 30 years of sobriety as a federal court judge, her journey inspires women over 50 to find purpose and passion. In this Aging with Purpose and Passion podcast episode, O’Connor shares with Beverley Glazer the raw mechanics of transformation—how trauma fueled her dependency, starting with alcohol at 12 and escalating to injecting meth by 17. Despite addiction, she attended Berkeley, only to wa…

Sheila Schneider's journey from military spouse to nonprofit leader reveals how our life experiences perfectly prepare us for unexpected purpose. Raised in a family where all nine siblings had mi…

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Sheila Schneider's journey from military spouse to nonprofit leader reveals how our life experiences perfectly prepare us for unexpected purpose. Raised in a family where all nine siblings had military connections and later marrying an Air Force serviceman, Sheila intimately understood the challenges military families face—frequent relocations, year-long separations, and the struggle to maintain career continuity while supporting a service member.Her professional path was anything but linear. From making biscuits at Hardee's to wearing hard hats in food processing plants to becomin…

What does it take to rebuild your life after unimaginable tragedy? Dr. Kimberly Harms knows this journey intimately. Born as a thalidomide baby with seven fingers, she defied an advisor who told her d…

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What does it take to rebuild your life after unimaginable tragedy? Dr. Kimberly Harms knows this journey intimately. Born as a thalidomide baby with seven fingers, she defied an advisor who told her dental school was impossible, going on to become the first female president of the Minnesota Dental Association. But her greatest challenges came later – losing her mother to suicide, then facing her son Eric's suicide at just 19 years old.The moment that transformed her Grief journey came unexpectedly in a parking lot, when someone confronted her about how her suffering was affecting her re…

Step into a world where age is embraced, creativity flourishes, and women empower one another. In this enriching episode, Beverley Glazer talks with Jacqueline Perez (Jack), a gifted poet and founder …

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Step into a world where age is embraced, creativity flourishes, and women empower one another. In this enriching episode, Beverley Glazer talks with Jacqueline Perez (Jack), a gifted poet and founder of Kuel Life, who discovered her passion for poetry at the age of 60. With a backdrop of cultural challenges as a child of Cuban refugees, Jacqueline shares her journey of navigating life’s hurdles - from corporate dissatisfaction to the emotional turbulence of Menopause.  Jacqueline's candid reflections illuminate how pivotal life changes can lead to profound self-discovery and artistic e…

In this episode of Aging with Purpose and Passion, host Beverley Glazer welcomes Dawn Smith, a relationship and career transition coach who has embraced her ADHD and non-conformity to inspire others. …

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In this episode of Aging with Purpose and Passion, host Beverley Glazer welcomes Dawn Smith, a relationship and career transition coach who has embraced her ADHD and non-conformity to inspire others. Dawn shares her personal journey from feeling like a misfit to finding her purpose as a mentor and coach. This insightful conversation reveals how embracing authenticity can lead to deeper connections and more meaningful Relationships.Dawn offers practical communication strategies, including the concept of "spaghetti" vs. "waffle" thinking styles, to help partners better understand each other. She…

In this empowering episode of Aging with Purpose and Passion, host Beverley Glazer sits down with financial expert Sherry Finkel Murphy, founder of Madrina Molly, to explore how women can take actiona…

In this empowering e…

In this empowering episode of Aging with Purpose and Passion, host Beverley Glazer sits down with financial expert Sherry Finkel Murphy, founder of Madrina Molly, to explore how women can take actionable steps towards financial Security and Financial Independence at any age. Sherry challenges misconceptions about women and Money, offering practical advice that helps foster confidence in financial planning and wellbeing.Together, they dive into:  • Sherry’s journey into financial planning and empowerment for women  • The role of personal narratives in transforming financial Education  …

What if your life could truly begin at 50? In this inspiring episode, Aging with Purpose and Passion welcomes Margie Zable Fisher, who took a bold leap from a high-powered PR career to pursue her life…

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What if your life could truly begin at 50? In this inspiring episode, Aging with Purpose and Passion welcomes Margie Zable Fisher, who took a bold leap from a high-powered PR career to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming an author. After experiencing career Burnout, Margie found herself searching for new purpose, ultimately rediscovering her passion for writing—proving that reinvention after loss and starting over at 50 is not only possible but deeply rewarding.  Margie’s journey is shaped by the influence of her mother, a fellow writer whose struggles as a single parent initially led M…

In this episode, we dive into the powerful transformation of Blanca Rodriguez, from a life marked by trauma and addiction to one of empowerment, healing, and purpose. Blanca’s journey serves as a be…

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In this episode, we dive into the powerful transformation of Blanca Rodriguez, from a life marked by trauma and addiction to one of empowerment, healing, and purpose. Blanca’s journey serves as a beacon of hope for anyone looking to break free from their past and embrace personal Growth. Her story emphasizes the vital role of self-care, education, and breaking the silence around Mental Health.We’ll explore:• Blanca’s traditional upbringing and the struggles with self-worth that shaped her early life• The profound impact of childhood trauma and loss• How seeking change through massa…