Best Debbie Cunningham Podcasts (2025)

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69. Summer of Transition: Making Space for Change 11:17

10d ago11:17

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Are you facing a season of change? Whether you’re sending a child off to college, stepping into an empty nest, relocating, retiring, or simply feeling the nudge to shift direction—midlife is full of powerful transitions. In this heartfelt episode of Midlife Crescendo, Debbie shares personal reflections on why this summer is a time of transition for…

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68. Beauty in the Bittersweet-Jessica stone 26:36

15d ago26:36

26:36

She started her novel in her 20s... but life, motherhood, and even a health crisis—including an 8-week coma—put her dream on hold. Now, at 49, Jessica Stone has released her debut novel, Beauty in the Bittersweet. In this episode, we talk about the power of second chances, the courage to pursue creative dreams later in life, and how to start again—…

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67. Motherhood in Real Life: Digital Age Challenges, Living Abroad & Community 34:10

24d ago34:10

34:10

In part 2 of this heartfelt Mother’s Day series, Debbie Cunningham continues her honest conversation with her daughter, Deanna Carter. Together, they explore the challenges and blessings of motherhood from two different life stages. In this episode, Deanna shares her experience raising young kids while living abroad for three years and opens up abo…

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66. Motherhood in Real Life: What Surprised Us & What We’re Learning Now - Deanna Carter 34:18

1M ago34:18

34:18

In this special Mother’s Day episode of Midlife Crescendo, Debbie Cunningham and her daughter,Deanna—mom to two energetic little boys—sit down for an honest, heart-to-heart conversation about the real journey of motherhood through two seasons of life. Together, they share what surprised them most about being moms, how motherhood has shaped their re…

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65. Unexpected Detours: Permission to Begin Again 16:46

1M ago16:46

16:46

Have your dreams ever taken an unexpected detour? In today’s episode, Debbie Cunningham shares how embracing new beginnings — even when they don’t look like the original plan — can lead to deeper purpose and unexpected joy.If you’re navigating change, feeling stuck, or wondering if it’s too late to start again, this conversation will remind you: it…

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64. Why Is My Hair Falling Out? Hormones, Minerals & Midlife Hair Changes. 14:51

2M ago14:51

14:51

Are you noticing more hair in your brush lately? You’re not alone. In this episode of Midlife Crescendo, Debbie Cunningham opens up about her personal journey through menopause-related hair loss—including the surprising results of her own mineral hair analysis. We’ll unpack why estrogen loss in menopause causes hair thinning, how stress and nutriti…

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63.Menopause 101: All the Symptoms We Didn’t See Coming (But You Need to Know) 37:53

2M ago37:53

37:53

What are the real symptoms of menopause—and why didn’t anyone warn us? In this candid roundtable, Debbie Cunningham and friends discuss 35 symptoms of menopause that affect women physically, emotionally, and mentally during midlife. Whether you’re in perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause, this conversation will help you feel seen, supported, …

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62. Handling Anxiety & Worry- Season 1, Episode 24 replay 24:50

2M ago24:50

24:50

Hi Friends! Because I have been sick, I am replaying an episode from season 1 about Anxiety & Worry. -How it affects us physically -How to process it in daily living -Why laughter & fun are vital to our wellbeing -How I have dealt with it in my own fearful seasons (including when my daughter had open heart surgery and we were unsure of the outcome.…

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61. The After Party of The Empty Nest - Kate Battistelli 28:17

2M ago28:17

28:17

If you have ever wondered what you will do after the kids leave this episode is for you!! Whether you are already an empty nester or are preparing for the empty nest, listen in as we discuss: -Three kinds of Empty Nest Moms -The Normalcy of Sadness When They Leave -What Might Be Challenging In The Empty Nest and How To Move Forward -The Most Exciti…

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60. No More Excuses: Making Space for Joy & Purposeful Living 13:35

2M ago13:35

13:35

This week, we are wrapping up our month long series of making space for our dreams . Today’s episode of Midlife Crescendo is about shifting from thinking about dreams to living them—letting go of excuses, embracing change, and overcoming fear and doubt. It’s not just about checking off goals; it’s about creating a joyful and meaningful midlife. We’…

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59. Understanding Grief & 5 Steps to Move Forward 18:54

3M ago18:54

18:54

Today we are taking a slight detour from our month long series of Making Space for Your Dreams to talk about the Lingering Effects of Grief and How to Move Forward. If you've ever found yourself feeling stuck, isolated or confused at how grief is still presenting itself in your life, join me today as we’re tackling: ✨Common Myths of Grief ✨ Signs Y…

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58. Three Mindsets That Are Barriers To Your Dreams 15:38

3M ago15:38

15:38

Biggest Mindset Barriers that keep women from pursuing their dreams and how to overcome them. #1: The “Good Girl” Conditioning #2: The Perfectionism Trap #3: The “Not Enough Time” Belief If you’ve ever felt stuck or hesitant to go after something you want, this episode is for you! For More information on Midlife Crescendo- www.midlifecrescendo.com …

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57. Making Space for Your Dreams & Why It Matters 9:49

3M ago9:49

9:49

Last week we talked about midlife pivots, but today, I want to go beyond the big shifts—starting a business, going back to school, or writing a book. Those are amazing, but let’s dive deeper into why making space for personal growth and aspirations is vital to your well-being. -What happens when we deny our aspirations -How it can have a positive i…

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56. YOUR MIDLIFE PIVOT - with Debbie Cunningham 11:36

3M ago11:36

11:36

Are you living as the leading lady of your own life or are you currently playing a supporting role? Do you feel that LIFE is passing you by right now and you just seem to facilitate everyone else’s life instead of your own? Do you want to live life without regret? Today we are talking about YOUR Midlife Pivot. Listen is as I share advice and social…

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55. The journey of a teacher & Career Pivots in Midlife -Melissa Lewis 31:02

4M ago31:02

31:02

Today we are talking about Midlife Pivots, especially, The Journey of a Teacher with my friend, Melissa Lewis! Have you ever felt a stirring in your heart to change or shift your career? That's exactly how Melissa felt. Listen in as we discuss: -What prompted the pivot -Why she wanted the change -How she wrote a book in the middle of the pivot -The…

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54. The #1 Secret That Will Change Your Marriage for Good 14:36

4M ago14:36

14:36

This week on the podcast I'm sharing the #1 Secret that will actually change your marriage for good. Whether you are struggling in your relationship or just want to make your marriage better and enjoy it more! For free resources - 20 New Date night ideas And Rekindling Playfulness and Fun. Just go to - https://debbiecunningham.net/datenight For fre…

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53. From Anxiety to Global Speaking - Patsy Clairmont 47:24

4M ago47:24

47:24

Our guest this week is Patsy Clairmont! She has been trotting the globe bringing her message of Faith, laced with her gift of humorous storytelling for over 40 years. Some of you may be familiar with her work as an author, God uses cracked Pots, or Normal is just a setting on your dryer and over 35 titles. Perhaps you know her as a speaker from her…

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52. Thyroid Health & Hashimoto's with Dr. Lori Kalie 24:19

4M ago24:19

24:19

Today we are talking about Thyroid health and hashimoto’s with Dr. Lori Kalie! Do you know what symptoms indicate a thyroid issue? Some of them are similar to perimenopause symptoms so it is easy to be confused! In this week’s episode, you’ll hear what to look out for and things you can do to balance your hormones and begin healing your thyroid iss…

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51. Career Changes , Pauses & Resiliance with Karen Anderson 39:21

5M ago39:21

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This week on the podcast we are talking about career changes, pauses and resilience! Our guest who started out as a therapist then becoming not only a best selling author but a strategic book coach and publisher. Karen Anderson's career doesn’t look a-n-y-t-h-i-n-g like it did when she graduated college. She even had an 8 year career pause because …

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50. Thrive In 2025- Making This Year All You Hope It Will Be. 11:09

5M ago11:09

11:09

Welcome Back to Season 2 Friends! Today, we are talking about the top 10 resolutions of the year and making this year all you hope it will be! It will take -effort -intentionality -accountability but you can thrive in 2025! 🎧 This year, we will continue bringing you information and guests experts to help you in your midlife season but we are expand…

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49. Christmas & Emmanuel - God with Us 6:11

6M ago6:11

6:11

Today we are wrapping up our holiday topics series with one on the spiritual side. Christmas & the Heart of Emmanuel! It is our last for 2024!! I just found out that Midlife Crescendo is named in the top 10% of all podcasts for midlife women for 2024. Woohoo! Not bad for our first year. Thank you so much for listening. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! We …

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48. Cultivating Joy Through The Holidays 12:29

6M ago12:29

12:29

Sometimes we get so bogged down with our holiday to-do list and creating magic for everyone else, that WE forget to connect with the magic of the season ourselves ! So, here are 8 fun and practical ideas for we midlife women to slow down, savor, and truly enjoy the Christmas and holiday season. I hope you found these ideas helpful for connecting yo…

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47. Thanksgiving, Gratitude & Reframing Hospitality 13:00

6M ago13:00

13:00

Today on Midlife Crescendo we are a talking about Thanksgiving, Gratitude, and REFRAMING Hospitality. This is the busiest time of the year for most of us as midlife women. We may love all the hoopla of hospitality but sometimes the way we go about it can actually backfire! Later in the show I’m going to share a personal story of when my hospitality…

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46. Top 5 Struggles of Hosting for the Holidays 15:55

7M ago15:55

15:55

Gathering at the holidays is fun but hosting can have its challenges! Today on the podcast we are talking about the top 5 struggles of hosting for the holidays. I’m including 3 possible solutions for each to make it easier for you to host for any holiday or get together throughout your midlife season. Managing Expectations Balancing Family Dynami…

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45. Caregiver Burnout to Fulfilling Life -Debbie Weiss 32:07

7M ago32:07

32:07

On the podcast today, we are talking about living in caregiver burnout to creating a fulfilling life with Debbie Weiss. Debbie is a speaker, author, and advocate for personal transformation who believes in the power of small, intentional changes to create a meaningful life -one “sprinkle” at a time. After decades of prioritizing others, Debbie emba…

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44. Caregiver Addiction with David Hampton 45:01

7M ago45:01

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Today on the podcast we are discussing caregiving and addiction with David Hampton. David is a certified addiction recovery professional but he didn’t plan for this career. His wife had a debilitating illness that shifted him into caregiving early in their marriage. Burn out set in and he spiraled into alcohol addiction. After walking through the c…

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43. Thermography and Breast Health with Victoria Bailey 22:48

7M ago22:48

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What is thermography? Have you ever considered an alternative breast health screening to a mammogram? Today’s guest is Victoria Bailey. She will introduce us to thermography; telling us more about what it is and how it can be a helpful tool in early detection of not just cancer but other problems in the body. To learn more or book an apt with Victo…

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42. How To Forgive So You Can Heal - Melanie Eddy 47:04

8M ago47:04

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This week we are talking about forgiveness. Why it is essential to your health and well being, how to find healing & move forward in your life with women's trauma therapist, Melanie Eddy. We all struggle to forgive sometimes and hold onto resentment. Some things are harder to forgive than others. -Why we need to forgive others to find healing for o…

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41. How Complaining Affects Your Brain 12:23

8M ago12:23

12:23

This week we are talking about how complaining affects your brain! ? We discuss: -What complaining actually does to your brain -How reframing thoughts can trigger positive results -How to change our habits of complaining Thank you to @betterbehaviorist https://www.instagram.com/betterbehaviorist/ for sparking this conversation! Learn More about Hos…

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40. How To Maintain Hope When Life Doesn't Go As Planned 13:12

8M ago13:12

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Where is your Hope rooted? As part of our Faith in Midlife Series, we are talking about: -What Hope is and what doesn't supply hope -Why Answering the question of Where your hope is matters -3 ways to cultivate and maintain hope when the unexpected happens We also Remember Israel and the 1 Year Anniversary of the Attacks there. Also a mention of Pa…

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39. Our Changing Capacity in Midlife (Recap Ep#3) 33:11

8M ago33:11

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This week we are revisiting an early episode (# 3) with Christian Women's Therapist, Melanie Eddy, because I am caregiving for my parents this week after my Dad's pacemaker surgery. Mostly I'm cooking and chauffeuring! Even if you listened the first time I encourage you to listen again. I'm sure you'll hear things you don't even remember from the f…

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38. Learning to Dance in the Kitchen & Strategies For Lasting Love 22:16

9M ago22:16

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This week on the podcast we are talking about what inspired my book-Dancing in the Kitchen, when I was in my midlife journey and exploring options for what was next for me. I hope this will inspire you and your midlife pursuits. And If you want to have an even better marriage, listen up to what I share today! -How my music fans influenced me -My ex…

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37. Reflection That Leads To New Possibilities In Midlife 16:28

9M ago16:28

16:28

Do you ever wonder what's still possible for you now that you are in midlife? Today we are talking about 5 reflections in midlife that can open our eyes to new possibilities for our future. Questions or comments about this episode? www.midlifecrescendo.com Do YOU have dreams you’ve put in hold through the years that are re-emerging? At the end of y…

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36. Finding Hope When We Feel Unseen- Allison Allen 41:38

9M ago41:38

41:38

Have you ever felt unseen in midlife? Do you ever wonder where God is in your trouble or if he is apathetic to your pain? Today we are talking with author, bible teacher, speaker, and dramatist , Allison Allen about navigating seasons when we feel unseen in our circumstances as she shares from her recent book - 📚 Seen, Secure, Free. Through her sto…

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35. How to Avoid Injury As We Age -Dr. Missy Eisenhauer 41:06

9M ago41:06

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This week on the podcast we are talking about how to avoid injury as we age with Dr. Missy Eisenhauer! -Common injuries she is seeing in midlife patients -Things we can do now to help avoid injury later -Tips to improve balance and lessen falls Contact Dr. Eisenhauer for physical therapy at For more information, Office : Dr. Missy Eisenhauer direct…

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34. Marriage and the Empty Nest 19:07

9M ago19:07

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This week on the podcast we are discussing marriage and the empty nest! -emotions you may be feeling -ways to better connect with your spouse -importance of prioritizing having fun in this season -focus on personal growth and aspirations Want to build better connection in your marriage? *Go to www.midlifecrescendo.com and download my resource : Dee…

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33. Are You Prepared for a Life Altering Event? 16:31

10M ago16:31

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Did my husband have a stroke? I had to ask myself that question last weekend and I share the story on the podcast today. This week on the podcast we are talking about being prepared for the unexpected. -Signs of stroke -How can you prepare if someone is incompacitated -Things you can do now to be as prepared as possible for the unexpected ENTER OUR…

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32. Importance of a Will & POA forms with Darryl Cunningham, Attorney at Law 48:25

10M ago48:25

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This week on the podcast we are talking about the importance of wills and POA's (power of attorney forms) that you need to have to protect you, your assets and the ones you love! Join us! Darryl Cunningham works for Mooney Law If you are local to central Pennsylvania and need law services you can contact him there. www.mooney4law.com Next week on t…

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31. A Letter to Moms for Back-to-School 17:07

10M ago17:07

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It's an Open Letter to Moms this week on the podcast with an emphasis on back to school thoughts! However, If you are a mom of any age, I think you'll find encouragement for yourself and others as you listen & reminisce. Maybe even a tidbit of wisdom as you continue on your midlife mom journey. 🎧 Listen to Midlife Crescendo in your favorite podcast…

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30. Faith Over Fear 12:54

10M ago12:54

12:54

Today on the podcast we are talking about fear and faith. How the uncertainties we face in midlife can evoke fear. That is normal but we need to move through it and stand in faith. We discuss: -How ruminating in fear can paralyze us. -Having a process to work through fear when we feel it. -Speaking truth to ourselves when imaginations runs wild. We…

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29. 12 Ways to Age Gracefully -Susan Neal 27:25

11M ago27:25

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After losing her health at age 49, Susan Neal turned to natural remedies to help her body heal. Tune in and hear how she used her knowledge as an RN and supplemented it with natural solutions. Now she uses her experience to encourage others to guard & keep their health even as they age. For more info on 12 Ways to Age Gracefully by Susan Neal & Sus…

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28. Fulfilling a life long Dream Midlife- Author, Jillian Boehme 30:01

11M ago30:01

30:01

Have you ever worked toward a dream goal and wondered if it would ever come to fruition? Some dreams are a long road. Today we are talking with author Jillian Boehme about her journey for fulfilling that lifelong dream & career goal. 😀 This episode is part of our ongoing focus on inspirational stories of women pursuing their dreams, gifts & talents…

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27. Incontinence & Your Pelvic Floor Health - Kim Vopni 36:06

11M ago36:06

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Today we are talking about Pelvic Floor Health on the podcast. Because of her mom's experience in menopause, Kim Vopni was determined to have a better outcome, so she studied pelvic floor health beyond Kegel exercises. When peri-menopause sent her body and bladder in a tailspin, Kim , began searching for yet another solution for bladder issues. Joi…

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26. Midlife Marriage Interview with Derek & Debbie Cunningham 48:56

11M ago48:56

48:56

This week on the podcast we are talking about Marriage. Listen in as our friends interview us! We talk about:*Where it all began. *The most important thing husbands and wives need to know about each other. *Our differences & how we worked through them. *What kills a relationship.*How to nurture any marriage through intentionality. *How to work thro…

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25. Creating Effortless Style - Katie Rushton 32:03

12M ago32:03

32:03

She left her corporate job and created a company with her skill set and desire for serving the every day women as a personal fashion stylist. Our guest today is Katie Rushton of Effortless Style!We talk about:-What prompted her to take the leap.-How she expanded her vision across the country.-Why having a personal stylist can help in midlife.-The 3…

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24. Dealing with Anxiety & Worry - Debbie Cunningham & friends 24:50

12M ago24:50

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Today on Midlife Crescendo we are talking about anxiety & worry and how to process it in our day to day living so it doesn't rule our lives. Our guests today are me and a few of my friends. I share the story of our daughter Deanna's open heart surgery at 3 years of age. -How the stress & worry of the outcome of that affected me physically. -How app…

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23. Finding Blessing From Fear -Tricia Thornton, LPC 33:15

12M ago33:15

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Today on midlife Crescendo we are talking with licensed professional therapist, Tricia Thornton, about FEAR. Now fear is defined as an unpleasant, often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger.It is absolutely a God Given emotion to help protect us. However, sometimes we have ongoing fear or exaggerated fears because of a traum…

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22. Pursuing Your Passions Midlife-Jennette Sockwell 32:17

1y ago32:17

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Do you think you are too old to pursue a career doing something you are passionate about?This week on the podcast we are talking with Jennette Sockwell who wondered the same thing but decided to go back to school and get her Masters degree in midlife, after raising her family. Not only did she get her masters and dream job as an elementary music te…

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21. Taking Charge of Your Health -Susan Salenger 34:04

1y ago34:04

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This week we have author & speaker Susan Salenger on the podcast talking about her book: Sidelined: How Women Can Navigate A Broken Healthcare System. Susan is quite the spitfire at age 81! We talk about:-Questioning your diagnosis-Taking emotions out of our symptoms-Exposing the effects of shame and diagnosis-How our emotions & self talk play a pa…

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20. Navigating Parent / Adult Child Relationships -Drake Cunningham 43:44

1y ago43:44

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This week on the podcast we are talking about Navigating changing relationships with your emerging adult children. My guest this week is my 25 year old son, Drake Cunningham.If you have a child going off to college OR coming home after graduating college, you'll definitely want to tune in to this interview! I think this is an episode you could list…

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