Second Act Simplified is the podcast for women in midlife ready to create their next chapter with confidence and clarity. Each week, Jaime shares short, no-fluff episodes with practical tips, fresh ideas, and real stories to help you embrace every season of life. From hobbies and side hustles to seasonal resets and lifestyle simplification, this is your launchpad for growth and joy.
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This show is dedicated to empowering people to embrace midlife as their most transformative era yet. Davina’s guests will share stories of growth and rediscovery, letting you in on their own life journeys - many of which have challenged outdated narratives and ideas. Whether it's through expert insights, candid discussions, or real-life inspiration, Begin Again will be a supportive community for everyone to explore the revitalising second act of life. Davina wants everyone to know that midli ...
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Second Acts chronicles the risky, exacting, and ultimately foundational shifts that propel SaaS businesses forward. Whether it’s expanding into new geos/segments/verticals, releasing adjacent product lines, devising the next set of GTM/monetization models and org structures, scaling up requires pursuing these (often tricky) transformations (read: Second Acts) all at once. In this second season, tune in every other Thursday as Chargebee’s co-founder and CEO, Krish Subramanian, sits down with ...
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A podcast about people who have made a major life or career change into acting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What if the second half of your life could feel bigger, braver and more honest than the first? In The Second Act Show Podcast, we talk about the messy middle of midlife, the quiet questions that keep you up at night, and the pull towards something more meaningful. You’ll hear real stories, gentle truths and practical prompts to help you stop drifting, start deciding and create a life that actually fits you now. This is your space to admit what’s not working, explore what you really want and ...
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Welcome to Second Act Stories, a podcast focused on life and career change. In each episode, we bring you the story of a courageous individual who has made a decisive career pivot and is pursuing a more rewarding life in a second act. The stories are in their own words and the words of friends and family that helped them find a new path. Each episode examines the "before" and "after" phases of a life or career relaunch and offers lessons learned.
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🎙 Second Verse – Because it’s never too late to make music. Are you an indie artist or creative dreaming of a second chance at your music career? Second Verse is the podcast that celebrates independent musicians, singer-songwriters, and artists who got started—or started again—after a more traditional career. Join host Becky Boyland, a singer-songwriter and music branding expert, as she interviews indie artists who prove that success isn’t just for the young and major-label backed. Each epis ...
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Michael and John take you on a mission-driven, story-telling journey where a diverse group of people share unique perspectives on trying something new in life. From corporate executives to military veterans, consultants to entrepreneurs, the conversations delve into the backgrounds and inspiring transformations of guests to highlight the power of grit, persistence, perspective, purpose and community.
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Tips and tricks for women entrepreneurs- who are also moms!
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Midlife isn’t the end — it’s the evolution of Gen X. Hosted by Brent Drever and Rob Espenel, Midlife Circus is where real conversations meet reinvention. Like any good circus, midlife is part chaos, part wonder — a stage for learning new acts. From careers and relationships to purpose and adventure, Rob and Brent explore the unpredictable, messy, and meaningful middle of life with humor, honesty, and a touch of rebellion. Pull up a seat under the tent — and get ready to laugh, reflect, and r ...
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Second Act Sessions is a resource for women who have stepped boldly into their second act and are now asking themselves, “What’s next?” It’s for the woman who is strong yet sensitive, vulnerable yet hopeful. The woman who is reclaiming her life, renewing her faith, and rebuilding her relationship with herself in pursuit of peace, love, and purpose. Your host, Stephanie Carmody, is a Gen X woman living her out her own second act in real time. After her divorce, she thought her story was endin ...
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From Setback to Success – Second Life Leader tells founder stories of rebuilding companies and leading teams through challenge and change I’m Doug Utberg, and this platform is for founders, rebuilders, creatives, and professionals who’ve been knocked down by layoffs, divorce, burnout, or failure—and still refuse to quit. Each episode delivers raw, unsanitized conversations with leaders who’ve walked through fire, rebuilt from nothing, and now lead with clarity, presence, and conviction. We t ...
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Three badass broads on a mission to make midlife a laughing matter. Pour a cup of coffee (or whatever), pluck your chin hairs, and tune in for no-holds-barred conversations about surviving menopause, finding your confidence, and rocking your second act with attitude. We're not your grandmother's menopause club. Join us: www.MidLifeMafia.com
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Welcome to Casual Mondays, the retirement podcast for those who’ve closed the office planner and opened the door to tomorrow. Whether you're planning for retirement or already made the transition, join us for conversations about what happens after you step away from the 9-to-5: from day one plans to shaping a second act that’s as fulfilling as it is flexible. Expect expert advice, inspiring stories, and actionable tips for designing a life that’s rich in experiences, purpose, and joy. Trade ...
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Are you ready to put yourself first in your 55+ years? Your host, Laurie Adams at 60+, successfully did that and is here now to help you discover what you want for your own, full second act in life. She lived in the people-pleasing era where young girls learned to put themselves last and how, as experienced, mature women they can rekindle dreams and realize them. A certified life and weight loss coach, Laurie, along with her variety of guests, share how they have shifted into their best year ...
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A podcast about people doing 55 in a 54. Living their lives, y’know…just going for it. Twitter: @TheSecondActPod IG: @thesecondactpod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thesecondactpod
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Which companies are on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence? What’s the next major breakthrough in healthcare? How do iconic brands reinvent themselves to appeal to the next generation? Most Innovative Companies is where tech, business, and innovation convene. Join hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen as they bring you the latest innovations transforming business and society—and highlights the companies that are reshaping industries and culture.
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Welcome to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast, the ultimate audio destination for women over 40 looking to thrive in their mid-life journey! Each episode is a treasure trove of secrets and strategies for a life filled with Vitality, Intuition, Beauty, and Empowerment. Dive into diverse topics that resonate with your life's second act – from mastering the art of aging gracefully to conquering mid-life weight challenges and igniting your passion for an active, fulfilling lifestyle. V.I.B.E. Living is ...
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"Rise Up with Car Church!" Discover bold, faith-filled inspiration wherever life takes you. Car Church delivers powerful podcasts to fuel your spiritual journey, helping you overcome obstacles and embrace God’s purpose for your life. Listen now and turn every moment into a step toward your second act! Heard on 6 continents, in 31 countries and over 162 cities. This series is also on Apple and most podcast and YouTube under www.youtube.com/@CarChurch. If you're interested my websites are www. ...
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Episode Summary: Reframe midlife as a period of awakening, not decline. In this episode, we explore Nova Hartley’s roadmap for transformation, showing how prioritizing energy, curiosity, and connection—through small, consistent wellness habits—can fuel personal reinvention, career pivots, and a vibrant second act. Learn how micro-rituals and supportive communities can help you reclaim your vitality and purpose. Episode Show Notes: That quiet question—“Is this really it?”—often arrives in mid ...
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Business Tips & Career Change Advice for Women: Second Act Success
Shannon Russell | Business Coach for Women, Consultant, and Author of Start Your Second Act
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Welcome to the Second Act Success Podcast, a top 2% globally ranked show designed for ambitious women ready to change careers, start a business, and create a life they love. Hosted by Shannon Russell, business coach, author, and entrepreneur, this podcast helps you transition from employee to entrepreneur with clarity and confidence. Listen and Learn: - How to quit your job and start a business that lights you up - Strategies for career change after 40 and designing your second act - Busines ...
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It's never too late to do that thing you've only dared to dream of. Whether you are in midlife or beyond, I challenge you to live a life of passion and purpose. Join me, Patti Diener, for a Beautiful Second Act, where I'll invite you to hear stories that will whisper to your soul, and sometimes prick your skin with goosebumps. There's real talk here, from inspirational, supportive, creative, and sometimes hilarious guests.
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The Midlife Makeover Show | Women Over 40, Menopause Support, Hormone Health, Divorce Recovery, Empty Nest Advice, Aging Gracefully, Finding Purpose
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The Midlife Makeover Show is your go-to podcast for bold women ready to reinvent their second act and live life on their own terms. Hosted by Wendy Valentine—author of Women Waking Up and midlife maven—this show is packed with real talk, inspiring stories, expert advice, and powerful tools to help you navigate everything from menopause to mindset, empty nesting to empowerment. ❤️ All the goods: https://wendyvalentine.com 🎤 Nominate a Guest: http://midlifemakeoverguest.com
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Real conversations with midlife women turning wisdom into wins. Host, Jackie Naghten, celebrates the power, ambition and potential of midlife women in business. Each episode brings inspiring conversations with standout entrepreneurs and leaders who’ve reinvented their careers - and their lives - in their second act. Packed with energy, insight and practical takeaways, the show empowers women to think bigger, back themselves and build thriving businesses on their own terms. It’s inspiring, mo ...
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You're not alone if you're in your Second Act of life and feeling stuck or uncertain! I'm Sarah Senst host of Encore! Living your best Second Act podcast. This is a place for real women to reduce, reuse and recycle old thoughts and beliefs that no longer serve you AND replace them with new ways of thinking, feeling then acting! Welcome and the conversation starts now… I see you. I feel you. I hear you…Coach Sarah
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Are you living in a hormonal hothouse, feeling a little overwhelmed and in need of some positive, uplifting and comforting guidance on how to lead a more magnificent midlife? Well, you're not alone and this podcast is for you. Hosts Lorraine and Trish chat with celebrities and experts on all things midlife, from menopause and perimenopause to parenting teens via fashion, beauty, wellness, nutrition, fitness, careers, relationships and finances. The witty duo, who have been editing glossy mag ...
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Welcome to Well and Worthy Life — the podcast for women in midlife who want to feel vibrant, confident, and fully alive in this next chapter. I'm Deanna Pizitz, your host and a midlife lifestyle creator. In these short, real-talk episodes (15–30 minutes), we dive into everything that helps you live well and feel good — without the overwhelm. You'll hear conversations around: ✨ Mindset shifts for midlife growth ✨ Wellness habits that support energy and confidence ✨ Style, beauty, and lifestyl ...
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Discover the profound impact of music in life’s second act with The Encore Effect. This inspiring podcast from Encore Creativity—America’s largest choral organization for adults 55+—weaves together moving personal narratives with cutting-edge insights on creative aging. Each episode features the remarkable stories of Encore singers alongside conversations with experts in neuroscience, gerontology, and the arts, exploring how music creates community, improves health outcomes, and brings joy t ...
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The RetireCoast Podcast gives you practical, easy-to-use guidance on retirement planning, real estate decisions, smart budgeting, investing, and building a second-act business. Each episode breaks down the topics that matter most as you plan your next chapter, including: Retirement lifestyle planning Real estate insights for buyers, sellers, and investors Creating income in retirement Starting and growing a business after retirement Personal finance, taxes, and long-term budgeting Travel, co ...
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Marriage 2.0 with kids…and all the side quests! Super Familiar with the Wilsons is a weekly comedy podcast about second marriage blended family life, and the beautiful chaos of parenting, aging, and figuring it all out (again). Hosted by Amanda and Josh, partners in life, love, and side quests, each episode dives into real-life stories, quirky observations, listener emails, and spontaneous tangents that somehow always circle back to relationships, resilience, and the absurdity of modern life ...
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I’m your host, Dr. Kimberly Harpur—a former elite athlete, Sports Scientist, Chiropractor, real estate entrepreneur, healer, mother, and woman who has burned it all down… more than once! This is a space for women who feel like they have lost it all and need to find their second act. The ones who’ve faced loss, betrayal, breakdown & dissapointment—or simply woke up and thought: “This can’t be it.” Here, we talk transformation. The raw, the radiant, and the real. We reclaim our stories. We ris ...
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The Joy Shift with Kiley Suarez is a permission-giving podcast for women in midlife who have done everything right—and still feel a quiet pull toward something more. Hosted by life coach, CPA, and romance author Kiley Suarez, this show helps capable, responsible women stop waiting for confidence, clarity, or external approval and start building a life that actually feels like theirs. Each episode blends mindset shifts, identity work, and honest personal stories to help you: • Break free from ...
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Post Reports is the daily podcast from The Washington Post. Unparalleled reporting. Expert insight. Clear analysis. Everything you’ve come to expect from the newsroom of The Post, for your ears. Martine Powers and Elahe Izadi are your hosts, asking the questions you didn’t know you wanted answered. Published weekdays around 5 p.m. Eastern time.
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Second Act Career Coaching where Recruiter and Career Coach Tim Hansen shares Tips & Advice for people seeking out new work and income opportunities in their Second Half who find themselves frustrated when continually encountering the following phrases, 'I'm overqualified', 'I rarely hear back from companies when I apply online', 'My interview went great but after they asked about my salary expectations I never heard back from them again' then you've come to the right place. At SecondActCare ...
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If Between Two Ferns and C-SPAN had a child, it would be All Quiet on the Second Front. Blending the very best (and the worst) of government gravitas with technical expertise, Second Front’s Chief Executive Officer, Tyler Sweatt, cuts through the noise and the bureaucratic BS surrounding all things defense tech, national security, and government markets. Be warned: this is not your typical military or government podcast. As host, Tyler has an uncanny ability to get people to talk honestly, m ...
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Hi, hey, hello! I’m Stacy, your host of Second Act Expat inviting you to experience a whole new world through my podcast. And in case you're wondering about the name of the podcast... Second Act (Stacy's definition) /ˈsɛk(ə)nd akt/: a pursuit, pivot or life-shift usually after an extended period of routine (i.e. "the first act"), stemming from an epiphany, self-reflection and/or the ultimate desire to improve one's circumstances or realize one's dreams. After many years of working a thankles ...
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Welcome to The House of Middlescence, your unofficial HQ for Living Agefully, the solo life, second acts, careers and entrepreneurship. This isn’t a quiet chapter. It’s a glow-up and this is your mixed-tape of all thing's life after 40. I’m Barbara Brooks, founder of SecondActWomen and the 40+Lab, solo-aging pup mom unapologetic champion of middlescent women (and the allies who get it), and your host here inside the content house for grown women rewriting what midlife really looks like. Each ...
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We rewatch movies and compare our first impression with our second. We talk about things we missed and how our feelings may or may not have changed. In our second act we cover a related topic. It’s a blast! … or is it?
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“Life doesn’t come with a playbook… so we wrote one for the second half.” The Second Act Playbook™ is about showing up fully in the next chapter of life, whether you’re starting over, shifting gears, or just ready to feel like yourself again. Each week, we dive into reinvention, confidence, relationships, money, health, right-sizing life, and yes, even sensuality. Our episodes mix candid conversations, real stories, and practical tools you can actually use to create momentum. What you’ll hea ...
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The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University is a leading force in the American theater, producing groundbreaking work in Cambridge and beyond. A.R.T.'s Act II initiative is an experiment in disrupting the role of spectator as passive observer. Act II invites audience members to remain in the theater following performances for a second act of curated discussions. An open forum focused on the core themes of A.R.T. productions, these moderated conversations have included schol ...
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The Michelle May O'Neil Show is where reinvention becomes more than an idea; it becomes a movement. If you are standing at the edge of what is next, this is where you will find the stories, strategies, and clarity to create your future by design instead of default. From boardrooms to personal crossroads, we confront the hard part of change: the failures that felt final, the resets that required courage, and the disciplined strategy that turns a comeback into a competitive edge. Hosted by Mic ...
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Welcome to Second Wind Life. We’re on a mission that’s all about catching your second wind and thriving in the second act of life. I’m Paul Morton, and like many men more than half way through my allotted span of life, I found myself reflecting deeply: What now? What next? And, perhaps more importantly, what matters most? This show is about that journey. It’s honest conversations, practical wisdom, and real stories from experts and everyday heroes alike. We cover what really counts—Family, F ...
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Something happens to us at a certain point in life. We realize that Time is a precious resource and we don’t want to spend all of it sitting behind a desk. Perhaps we’ve reached a milestone birthday, had a career transition, or the kids have grown and you are freed from doing things according to their schedules. Or maybe you’ve just always wanted to travel and are tired of waiting for a travel partner? Whatever your life change, you have more flexibility to see the world. Join me as I explor ...
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Join guitarist, Podcaster and former DIY Music Movement host Josh Liston as we go deep into what exactly makes for a "successful" second-act music career.
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🎙️ Welcome to the Made to Matter Podcast with Adam Landrum You’ve checked every box. Built the career. Raised the family. Collected the titles and toys. From the outside, you’ve made it. But when the meetings end and the house quiets, there’s a question echoing louder than ever: Is this it? Welcome to Made to Matter—a podcast for high-achieving men in the second half of life who are ready to stop drifting and start living. Hosted by Adam Landrum, executive coach, entrepreneur, and author of ...
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The Life 2.0 Community is on a mission to help and empower Professional Women of all ages use their talents, skills and passions to creat their Life 2.0 -Second Act. Whether you have been downsized (like me), looking to make a change or entering the new "un-retirement", creating your second act opens up a world of possibilites. Join us on the Life 2.0 Community's podcast, "Living Life 2.0", as we feature women who have created successful second acts and provide information from the experts t ...
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The Audacity Effect | Radical confidence, reinvention & ambition for women & people ready to build audacious careers, businesses & lives
Kelly & Jenna | Two women navigating reinvention, truth-telling, and the audacity of choosing yourself
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Welcome to The Audacity Effect — the unapologetic podcast for women & people who are done waiting for permission and ready to build audacious careers, businesses, and lives. We talk female ambition, confidence, reinvention, modern womanhood, leadership, and building something bigger — even if you’re still in your 9-5, still figuring it out, or still convincing your inner critic to calm down. We’re Jenna & Kelly — corporate escape artists in progress, accidentally-serious life strategists, an ...
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Weekly interviews with women—entrepreneurs, activists, business leaders, artists, authors and other visionary women--who will inspire you to live with purpose and make our world a better place. betterangels.substack.com
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Hosted by award-winning story coach K.M. Weiland, the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast will take you deep into story theory, writing techniques, and all the incredible wisdom of story. There is no such thing as "just a story." Come along to find out how to write YOUR best story, astound the world, and (just maybe) change your life!
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The purpose of Berean Bible Church is to influence people to grow in a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ, through expository teaching, discipleship, fellowship, and treating others as we would like to be treated.
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Start Your Business by March 31: A 90-Day Q1 Blueprint to Launch in 2026 | #230
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*Book a free strategy call with Shannon here. https://secondactsuccess.co/230 Ready to finally start a business in 2026 instead of just talking about it? In this first episode of the year, business coach and host Shannon Russell walks you through a simple, realistic 90-day Q1 plan to launch your business by March 31, 2026. If you’ve been sitting on…
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SAS 17: Why Midlife Women Need to Stop Asking for Permission
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Stop Asking for Permission in Midlife If you’ve been waiting for a sign, a green light, or someone else’s approval to make a change, this episode is a reminder that you don’t need it. In this conversation, we talk about why so many women reach midlife still waiting for permission, where that pattern comes from, and what actually shifts when you sto…
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How To Learn A 10 Minute Morning Grounding In Just 5 Steps
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Ten minutes can vanish on your phone; use the same ten to actually arrive in your day. Grounding can sound lofty, but here it’s five plain steps you can fold into a normal, messy morning. We spell out what grounding means in everyday life and how breath, feet, sight, one comforting touch and a tiny intention can steady you. It’s not mystical, just …
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Second Act Sermon Series - WEEK 9...A New Beginning: The Baptism of Jesus”
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Welcome to Your Second Act — a fifty-two-week journey through the New Testament … where faith meets purpose … and God invites you to rise up into the life He’s been writing all along. I’m Kalan … founder of The Second Act Ministry. After years of asking “God, is this all there is?” … I discovered He wasn’t finished with me — He was just getting sta…
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Pendo CEO on category creation, differentiated platforms, pricing MAUs, and more | Todd Olson
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In this episode of Second Acts, Krish is joined by Todd Olson, CEO and Founder of Pendo. Todd talks about: why investors pushed him to sell to marketers in 2013 but he stubbornly built for product managers instead (a persona without a proven budget line), the decade-long journey of creating a new category from scratch, why raising minimum price fro…
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Returning to Yourself: What Midlife Women Need Most but Rarely Say Out Loud
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In this episode of Second Act Sessions, I sit down with Transformation Coach and Christian Encourager Kristin Fitch for an honest conversation about what happens when your life no longer fits — and how to find the clarity to move into what is next. Kristin helps women who feel stuck or overwhelmed rediscover what they want, reconnect with how God c…
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Unqualified — Week 9: “Moses — When God Calls You Out of Hiding”
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The Second Act is a global discipleship movement designed to help believers discover grace, grow in faith, and live out their God-given purpose. Each week, I share a short, Scripture-based reflection that invites you to go deeper — to see how God still uses imperfect people, still calls us to purpose, and still anchors us in His promises. Whether y…
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held many titles during Donald Trump’s presidency. He may have just acquired his most challenging one yet: viceroy of Venezuela. The national security adviser, acting archivist and administrator of the now-defunct U.S. Agency for International Development was central to masterminding the ouster of Venezuelan Presi…
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309 🍷 How Alcohol Impacts Anxiety, Sleep, Mood, and Hormones with Dr. Brooke Scheller
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What really happens in your brain, hormones, mood, and body when alcohol becomes part of your nightly routine? In this episode, Wendy welcomes back fan-favorite Dr. Brooke Scheller for her third appearance to break down alcohol’s real impact—far beyond “just the liver.” Together, they talk about why alcohol can be a tough topic to discuss, how it m…
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From Exhaustion to Empowerment: Escaping the Permission Trap
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Welcome to The Joy Shift with Kiley Suarez How many tabs do you have open right now? Not Chrome tabs—life tabs. The mental load, the invisible labor, the expectations. You’re holding it all together, and somehow, you’re still the one who knows where the missing shoes are. In this premiere episode, Kiley dives into The Permission Trap—the invisible …
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EP 25: The Urgency Effect | Regulating your nervous system and intentional pacing
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If you feel like you’re always behind—even when nothing is actually on fire—this episode is for you. In this conversation, Jenna and Kelly unpack the difference between ambition and urgency, and why so many high-functioning, capable people live in a constant state of “go.” Spoiler: urgency isn’t a personality trait—it’s a nervous system pattern. We…
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Welcome Back to Well & Worthy Life: A New Chapter of Health, Aging, and Living Fully After 60
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After a two-year break, I'm back behind the mic — and Well & Worthy Life is entering a brand-new season. In this relaunch episode, I share why I felt called to bring the podcast back, what's changing this time around, and how my perspective on health, wellness, and aging has evolved as I've stepped into my 60s. This season of the podcast will be sh…
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If a New Year's Resolution Falls in the Forest, Will Anyone Hear it?
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Send us a text How not to litigate your marriage like it’s a podcast court. Memory misfires. Sleep disappears. Someone says “circle back” and a soul leaves a body. Embarrassment is declared a lifestyle. Cringe becomes courage in a novelty hat. No onions are harmed. Art appears. Strangers clap. Wellness culture smells like fish and asks too many que…
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With Maduro gone, what's Venezuela's future?
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After U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday, President Donald Trump declared: “American dominance in the Western Hemisphere will never be questioned again.” The world is still digesting the consequences of the intervention, which the Trump administration has characterized as a law enforcement mission against Maduro ra…
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Faith, Neuroscience, And Lasting Weight Loss
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Change the script, change the result. We dive into a grounded, grace-filled approach to midlife weight loss that rejects crash diets and embraces sustainable transformation through faith, neuroscience, and simple daily habits. With Dr. Lorette, a cognitive behavioral therapist and minister, we explore how thoughts shape beliefs, beliefs drive feeli…
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From Lawyer to Marketer: Faith, AI, and Finding Purpose with Dustin Sanchez
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What happens when you stop chasing success and start living in alignment with your faith and purpose? In this episode, Michelle O’Neil sits down with Dustin Sanchez, a former lawyer turned legal marketing expert, to unpack his powerful journey of transformation. Dustin shares how leaving the traditional legal path, embracing entrepreneurship, rebui…
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S18:E01: How My Writing Career Evolved in 2025—and the Author Business I'm Building for 2026
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In this episode, I'm looking back on how my writing career evolved in 2025—a milestone year marked by turning forty, rediscovering my teaching voice, and stepping into a deeper vision for my work. I explore the transitions from SEO to GEO, the shifting landscape of the writing life, and the tools and insights that helped me reimagine the next decad…
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In this episode "Life Ain’t Nothin’ But a 6,7", we dive into the chaos, curiosity, and cultural conversations of 2025 midlife style. From the 6/7 trend our kids hate, to AI taking over, to the Epstein files and the Diddy documentary, nothing is off the table. In Episode 25 we talk about: • "6/7" slang and why the kids cringe when we say it • AI tak…
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WEEK 10 — “Into the Wilderness: Jesus’ Temptation and Our Testing”
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Welcome to Your Second Act — a fifty-two-week journey through the New Testament … where faith meets purpose … and God invites you to rise up into the life He’s been writing all along. I’m Kalan … founder of The Second Act Ministry. After years of asking “God, is this all there is?” … I discovered He wasn’t finished with me — He was just getting sta…
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It's Never Too Late:5 Meaningful Pivots You Can Make At Any Stage
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Description: That quiet Sunday-night dread isn’t failure—it’s information. In this episode, we break the myth that it’s “too late” and explore five powerful, strategic pivots you can make at any stage of life. Episode Summary: You’ve worked hard, built success, and checked the boxes—so why does something still feel off? That feeling of misalignment…
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Today we share one of our favorite episodes, from Optimist reporter Maggie Penman about the new science of aging, and a hopeful research finding that getting stronger and healthier in old age is possible for many of us – even after a health setback. If you want to hear more stories like this, please let us know. You can reach the whole team at podc…
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Today, we revisit one of our favorite episodes from this past year, about super agers: people who continue to thrive into their 80s and 90s. One of them lives just down my block. Ednajane Truax, who is known to friends and neighbors as “E.J.,” can often be found on her hands and knees in the dirt, working in the garden at the Sherwood Recreation Ce…
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Making Global Supply Chains Sexy Again: From “Just in Time” to “Just in Case”
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COVID pulled supply chains out of the background and into daily life. What used to feel abstract suddenly determined whether shelves were stocked, prices stayed stable, or businesses survived at all. In this conversation, Kerim Kfuri breaks down how global supply chains actually work, why the old “lowest cost at all costs” logic is outdated, and ho…
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Joe Wicks: This Is Why You Quit Exercise Every January & How To Make A Real Change!
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Rest Month Episode 1: MOVE!In this episode of Begin Again, fitness expert Joe Wicks joins us for an inspiring conversation about building the perfect exercise plan for 2026. As part of Reset Month, Joe breaks down how to create a sustainable fitness routine, the importance of movement for both physical and mental health, and how to stay motivated l…
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Meet the man who invites 1,000 people to his house every month
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Once a month for 15 years, David Weiner has hosted a jazz party, inviting everyone he knows and many people he’s never met over to his D.C. rowhouse. Today, we revisit one of our favorite episodes of the year and go inside the wildly welcoming ritual to understand how he’s built this community — and kept it going. You can read more about Wiener’s j…
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In this conversation, Brent and Rob explore the significance of habits, particularly in the context of sleep, transitions in life, and midlife changes. They discuss the importance of understanding and improving sleep habits, navigating the anxiety of transitions, and the value of slowing down to create space in life. The discussion also emphasizes …
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You Don’t Need a Crisis to Start Over | How to Reinvent Your Life with Clarity
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You don’t need a breakdown to reinvent your life, you need honesty. In this powerful episode, Michelle O’Neil explores the quiet moment when clarity replaces chaos and shows how personal reinvention begins with truth, alignment, and one courageous step forward. If your life looks fine on the outside but feels empty on the inside, this message is fo…
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Unqualified — Week 8: “Joseph — When What Was Meant to Harm You Becomes the Thing That Elevates You”
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The Second Act is a global discipleship movement designed to help believers discover grace, grow in faith, and live out their God-given purpose. Each week, I share a short, Scripture-based reflection that invites you to go deeper — to see how God still uses imperfect people, still calls us to purpose, and still anchors us in His promises. Whether y…
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In one of our favorite episodes of the year, a group of self-proclaimed “old ladies” dive for garbage — and unexpectedly find joy. This is a story from The Optimist, The Washington Post’s section about the best of humanity. If you want more stories like this, subscribe to our newsletter. If you love hearing these stories on “Post Reports,” please s…
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Midlife Glow-Up-Wellness Tips For Reinventing Yourself
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Reframe midlife as a period of awakening, not decline. Discover Nova Hartley’s roadmap for boosting energy, curiosity, and connection through simple, consistent wellness habits—perfect for navigating career pivots, personal reinvention, and a vibrant second act. Episode Summary (Show Notes) Midlife isn’t the end—it’s your chance to rewrite the stor…
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What No One Tells You About Starting Over In This Economy
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Episode Description Starting over in today’s economy isn’t a failure—it’s a recalibration. In this episode of Midlife Glow-Up Dispatch, we unpack what no one tells you about midlife reinvention, why the rules of work have changed, and how your lived experience is actually your greatest advantage right now. Episode Summary / Show Notes Starting over…
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109. Meghan Moretti, CEO at Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund
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On this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, Tyler Sweatt sits down with Meghan Moretti, CEO of the Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund, to talk about service beyond the uniform and what it takes to sustain impact long after the fight fades from the headlines. A West Point classmate and former Army MP, Meghan shares her path from the military to healthca…
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EP 24: The Resolution Effect | Reflections from 2025, intentions for 2026
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It’s the weird “what day is it?” week between Christmas and New Year’s—and we’re using it exactly how it should be used: to reflect. In this end-of-year wrap episode, Jenna and Kelly talk through what 2025 actually felt like (spoiler: a lot of rest, nervous system regulation, and learning to trust ourselves). We share what we’re leaving behind, wha…
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Mandatory Polka Hour, Real Pelicans, A Relationship Pop Quiz
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Send us a text We head to Amelia Island for our eleventh anniversary, skewer the copy-paste beach-town vibe, and find a real story in American Beach’s history. Back home, a candid relationship quiz surfaces our habits, frictions, and the small routines that keep us close. Super Familiar with The Wilsons Find us on instagram at instagram.com/superfa…
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Fartlek is a Swedish term for “speed play.” This informal version of interval training is simple, effective and dare we say … enjoyable? And not just because fartlek is fun to say. Exercise columnist Gretchen Reynolds is here to vouch for this often-overlooked, decades-old practice. Reynolds, who helped popularize the 7-minute workout, has found th…
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Fuel Your CEO Brain: Nutrition Tips for Women Entrepreneurs with Dietitian Lindsay Martens | #229
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*Book a free strategy call with Shannon here. Ready to start (or scale) your business, but want to do it without running on caffeine and chaos? In this episode 229 of the Second Act Success Podcast, Shannon Russell sits down with registered dietitian Lindsay Martens to talk about how to fuel your CEO brain, create sustainable healthy habits, and pr…
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Goodbye 2025 don’t let the door hit you on the way out. | E24
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In this New Year’s Special of Mid-Life Mafia, we reflect on the past year, celebrate growth, and talk honestly about what it feels like entering new chapters in midlife. From motherhood transitions to hormone changes to simply trying to show up for the people we love, this conversation is real, warm, and deeply relatable. Join us in this Episode 24…
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A Christian's Number One Priority (Colossians 3:1-2)
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I think you can tell what a person's priorities are by looking at where he spends his time. Are you planning on making any changes in your life in 2026?By David B. Curtis
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Today, we revisit one of our favorite episodes from the past year: about the science of how dogs make us calmer, happier — and maybe even more trusting. If you want more optimistic content on the weekends, let us know at [email protected] and [email protected] – and check out our newsletter. Today’s show was produced and hosted by Magg…
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This school banned phones. Remarkable things happened.
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The cafeteria at Ballard High School during lunch is a loud place. Students are talking and laughing, playing card games and going out to the courtyard for an informal recess. On Fridays, students have started playing bingo. It’s a big change from the past couple of years — and it’s not the only one. In the first month of school this year, students…
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Women at War 1776: Indispensable Contributions of Women to Win the Revolutionary War
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click here: Leave a text, tell us what you liked This article highlights the indispensable contributions of women during the American Revolution, challenging historical myths that once dismissed them as mere observers. Through the stories of figures like Margaret Corbin and Sarah Osborn, the source illustrates how women provided vital logistical su…
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He Quit His Job With No Plan and Built a Profitable Business in 20 Hours/Week
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Book a 30m call with Adam: https://www.madetomatter.coach/re-purpose-call https://www.madetomatter.coach/ Ben Robertson quit his newspaper job with no backup plan, taught himself to code, and built a profitable AI software business—all while working just 20 hours a week. No $3 billion exit. No venture capital. No hustle culture. Just enough money t…
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Empathy After Authority: Leadership in the Post-AI Organization
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For decades, leadership meant position: titles, layers, authority flowing downward. That model survived generations of management theory—but AI is dismantling it faster than most organizations realize. As automation absorbs middle management functions and teams flatten, leadership no longer comes from the org chart. It emerges from trust, psycholog…
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Who Am I Without A Business Card? The Identity Shift
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Who Am I Without My Business Card? Navigating the Retirement Identity Crisis For years, your professional role provided: Instant social recognition ("Oh, you're a surgeon? Impressive!") Clear measures of success (promotions, bonuses, titles) Structured identity ("I'm a teacher," "I'm an engineer") Built-in purpose (projects, deadlines, deliverables…
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128. Your Timely Reminder about New Year's Truth | Why Resolutions Fall Flat
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Why, why, oh why do we still cling to the tradition of making New Year’s Resolutions? Because, on January 1st, they promise to be so effective? Nope, nope, nope. They’re so superficial that the second Friday in January is now well known as “Quitters Day,” when nearly 25 percent of resolutions are dropped flat. In this popular episode listen up to l…
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SAS 16: A Quiet Year-End Reset and How to Prepare for Your 2026 Pivot
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Reflection Questions to Take With You: What did I learn this year? What do I want to keep doing? What do I want to stop doing? Resources Mentioned: Second Act Pathfinder: https://www.ourdailylifestyles.com/second-act-pathfinder Listen If You’re Feeling: Pulled toward something new but unsure where to start Tired of pressure-filled resolutions Ready…
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Why Breakfast Is An Afterthought And How To Make It Matter
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When the house is quiet, breakfast slips down the list; what if making it for yourself is the steady proof you still count? This episode names the ache behind skipped toast and cold tea: when breakfast once proved you were needed, it can feel pointless now. We explore how a modest, sit-down start can say I matter too, and how colour, warmth and a s…
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Schools and community programs in Washington, D.C., are teaching students to play go-go music to help extend the legacy of the official music of the District. Producer Sabby Robinson spoke with enterprise reporter Marissa Lang about the history that these students are keeping alive and the impact the programs are having. Today’s show was produced b…
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In this festive conversation, Brent and Rob explore their cherished Christmas traditions, childhood memories of Santa, and the nostalgia that surrounds the holiday season. They share humorous anecdotes about family Christmas tree adventures, unique traditions, and the significance of ornaments. The discussion also touches on the experience of celeb…
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Todd Frankfort on Law, Legacy, and Why Local Judges Matter More Than You Think
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Michelle O’Neil sits down with Todd Frankfort, a divorce lawyer, professor, and judicial candidate—to explore law, politics, legacy, and leadership. From navigating the political climate as a judge to lessons learned from family, faith, and high-stakes cases, this conversation offers a rare look into integrity, service, and what truly defines succe…
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