Midlife at the Mailbox

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   1. Secrets to Becoming the Maven of Your Midlife in 5 Steps: Season 3 Premiere

   Welcome back to the third season of 'Midlife at the Mailbox'! Join our favorite midlife co-hosts, Amy Alexander and Denyse Rabat, who are recording together for the first time to launch the latest season of the podcast on their "podcation" in Scottsdale, Arizona!This season, Amy and Denyse will be going back to the basics with their podcast and focusing on one burning question, "How do I become the maven of my midlife?"  Lucky for the audience, they break it down in to 5 steps over 6 episodes.  

   May 14,2024 20:59
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   2. Season 2, Episode 25: 3-2-1 Finale Thursday: Reflections from Season 2

   “What would your life be like, you listeners in the mailbox, if you shifted your focus from seeking perfection, to embracing the beauty of progress?”, asks co-host Denyse. One of the best things about midlife is that by now, you likely have a better idea of who you are and a better understanding of what works best for you. Amy and Denyse are no strangers to pivoting when a plan needs to change and leaning into progress over perfection. In today’s special finale episode, co-hosts Denyse and Amy t

   Jun 22,2023 34:14
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   3. Season 2, Episode 24: Network Like A Pro: 3 Tips To Get You Going

   “Your network is your relationships. It's a summary of all of your connections. It's a living organism,” explains co-host Denyse. People often shy away from networking, saying that it is too difficult or that they do not even have a network. In truth, people usually just do not know where to start. Everyone has a network, whether they are actively trying to build one or not. Today, co-hosts Amy and Denyse share three tips for networking like a pro. The first step to networking is defining your p

   Jun 15,2023 56:13
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   4. Season 2, Episode 23: Addicted to Being Busy? Break The Habit Now

   “There is a sense that if I look busy, I must be doing really well,” explains co-host Amy. As a society, Americans especially seem addicted to being or at least seeming, busy. Many wear their busyness as a badge of honor, using it as a source of validation of their worth. This addiction to being busy can lead to spending less time on the important things and can even lead to burnout. Today, co-hosts Amy and Denyse discuss how to break the habit of addiction to busyness.  Just because you are sta

   Jun 01,2023 43:50
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   5. Season 2, Episode 22: Unlocking Success: The Power of Asking for What You Want and Delivering Value in Your Offer with Lindsay Pinchuk

   Midlife at the Mailbox S2, E22 - Unlocking Success: The Power of Asking for What You Want and Delivering Value in Your Offer with Lindsay Pinchuk  “Things take time. Success takes time,” explains Lindsay Pinchuk, business marketing consultant, public speaker, social media coach, and host of the podcast, Dear FoundHer. Lindsay’s experiences with founding her businesses and building community have led her to better understand the power of asking for what you want and knowing the value you offer to

   May 18,2023 01:02:15
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   6. Season 2, Episode 21: Life Moves Quickly - Write Down Your Dreams Today

   “We have one life, we just have this one. And why are you not running like you are on fire towards your wildest dreams?,” shares co-host Amy. Life goes so quickly and we only get just this one, so why not find more of what brings you joy? Today, co-hosts Amy and Denyse talk about why you should start writing down your dreams and creating a tangible plan toward making them a reality. Write down your goals, even if they feel out of reach at the moment. There are always small, actionable steps you

   May 04,2023 35:49
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   7. Season 2, Episode 20:The Juggle is Real: Managing Motherhood in Midlife– Top 10 Leadership Skills To Start Using Today

   “As a parent, as a leader, you have the power to create the atmosphere in your organization, in your team, in your household,” explains Gia Kazarian, executive consultant. The skills needed for quality leadership are the same skills needed for effective parenting. It can be a real challenge to juggle all of the responsibilities between work, marriage, and motherhood, and often moms are so busy taking care of others that they forget to take care of themselves. In today’s episode, Gia joins hosts

   Apr 20,2023 58:35
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   8. Season 2, Episode 19: The Power of Small Changes: Three Tips to Improve your Business’s Social Media Presence

   “Just showing up and posting increases your visibility, as Instagram favors accounts that post often and engage with their audience,” explains co-host Amy Alexander. It’s easy to underestimate the value of small changes, but sometimes the smallest change can make a huge impact. Many people in midlife have the goal of getting more involved with social media. This can be challenging, especially for midlifers who may be less familiar with platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram. In today’s episode, h

   Mar 30,2023 42:59
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   9. Season 2, Episode 18: Clearing Away the Fear Blocks to Manifest the Midlife of Your Dreams with Allison Jayne Ewing, Author, Love Goddess, EFT Practitioner and Psychotherapist

   “We sabotage ourselves and keep ourselves small all the time, and we're not always super consciously aware. So the tapping helps us get at what the subconscious blocks are getting in our way,” explains Allison Jayne Ewing, EFT tapping practitioner and author of Find Love Again, Learn To Date Like A Goddess. For Allison, tapping has been completely life changing. After wanting for her whole life to write a book, tapping cleared the mental blocks and now she is a published author. In today’s episo

   Mar 23,2023 45:25
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    10. Season 2, Episode 17: From YouTube to the Louvre with International Abstract Artist, Beth Bowen

    “One year from the day I started, I had a piece at the Louvre as a modern art master,” shares Beth Bowen, international abstract artist. Beth was living a comfortable life until everything changed when her mother passed away in 2013. She realized that life was too short to continue letting fear hold her back from living and ended up filing for divorce. She didn’t have a career and was struggling financially, so therapy became too expensive. Not one to give up, Beth decided to use art as therapy

    Mar 10,2023 58:34
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    11. Season 2, Episode 16: Building Community By Breaking Down Social Taboos, One Titty at a Time with Jessy Cummings of Titty City Designs

    “Breastfeeding is freaking hard. It may be the most natural thing in the world, but it does not always come naturally,” shares Jessica “Jessy” Cummings, owner and creator of Titty City Designs, a body positivity brand that celebrates new moms and breastfeeding while advocating for breast health. Her experience becoming a mom just before the pandemic shutdowns inspired her to create a community for other women struggling with similar challenges. In today’s episode, Jessy joins hosts Amy and Denys

    Feb 26,2023 01:01:48
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    12. Season 2, Episode 15: Mailbox Moments - The Sandwich Generation: Caring for Both your Own Family and a Loved One

    “When something seems stressful, out of reach, or just a little bit too hard for what you physically can manage at that moment, how do you break that down by half to be able to take that step to move forward?”, asks Amy. In today’s episode, your hosts Amy and Denyse have a conversation about being in the sandwich generation, goal setting, and how to break tasks down into more manageable, bite-sized pieces.  If you are in midlife, you may feel like you are in a caregiving sandwich. This comes fro

    Feb 16,2023 31:57
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    13. Season 2, Episode 14: How Networking & Organizational Processes can Take your Business from Ugly to Beautiful

    “There are so many people that need my help. They just don't know about me yet,” shares Stephanie German, executive strategist and owner of German Business Consulting. In today’s episode, Stephanie shares how career networking and implementing organizational processes can take your business from ugly to beautiful. There are community groups for almost everything, you just have to look for them. Find a group where you belong and show up consistently. This will help you to build a referral network

    Feb 09,2023 52:02
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    14. Episode 1: Pursuit of Happiness Remastered

    In our first episode, Pursuit of Happiness, we debate whether we are searching for happiness or are we searching for something more? Happiness isn’t static, there are always going to be ebbs and flows. Is it happiness or do we want to feel another way?Recommended book: Everyday Vitality by Samantha Boardman. During podcast discussions, Amy and Denyse may share a book or product that they recommend to awesome people like you.The links shared are for products they use and love. If you take action

    Oct 20,2022 40:41
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    15. Episode 12: Game On, Midlife

    We live in a society filled with game-playing….sports games, video games, mobile games, dating games, and the list goes on…however, when was the last time you played a real board game?Our special guest featured in this episode, Brad Smith, creator of the all-new board game, Talkative, was obsessed with the idea that he wanted to design a board game…but life, as it often does gets in the way. Pull up a chair, let’s meet our guest, why he decided to pursue his entrepreneurial dream in midlife, and

    Oct 06,2022 49:08
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    16. Episode 11: Staying Sharp in Midlife

    Harnessing our brain’s efficiencies could be one of the secrets to keeping vital in midlife and beyond.  Some of us might fear that as we age we are “not as sharp” as we were in our teens, 20s, or 30s?!  However, fear no more....the good news is that there is a ton of research now showing that there are proactive ways to “flex” your brain in midlife.  In this new episode, "Staying Sharp in Midlife", we want to share with you our six-part stay sharp plan to be proactive about "flexing" your brain

    Sep 22,2022 52:43
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    17. Episode 10: What comes first the content or the website?

    Our Special Guest this week is our very own co-host and marketing guru, Amy Alexander from A2 Sales and Marketing!A2 is a boutique sales & marketing consulting company that helps small business owners navigate the noise of marketing their business to help them tell better stories, through content marketing, social media strategy, website design & email marketing.In today's 10th episode, we discuss WEBSITES with a side of content!Amy & Denyse discuss, what comes first the content or the website i

    Sep 08,2022 49:00
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    18. Episode 9: Resumes in Midlife

    It’s back-to-school time across the country.  For a lot of people that also means thinking about career transitions.  There’s a multitude of reasons why that is:Summer vacation is coming to end (people start to think about ending the year with a new job/career)Parents with young children can focus again on working full-time or part-time now that kids are back in school COVID-19 pandemic seems to be normalizing in schools or some people want to fulfill their new year’s resolutions about career/jo

    Aug 25,2022 57:58
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    19. Episode 8: Power of Yes

    YES & NO!It’s probably one of the most common responses to questions in the English language. All day long, we find ourselves responding with one of these words.  There’s power in each one of them, too.  If you answer “no” more than “yes to the former, then this is the episode you’ll want to listen closely to!  We’re going to talk about the power of saying “yes” to the fun and enjoyable things in life.  About saying “yes” to making more memories with your family, friends and loved ones that will

    Jul 28,2022 37:22
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    20. Episode 7: Coping with Tragedies in Midlife

    Midlife can be fun and tiring…and also, sad and downright depressing at times.  The mass shooting in Highland Park has left us feeling shaken, sad, and searching for answers while watching in amazement how the towns surrounding Highland Park have come together to offer solace as their community grapples with how to move forward from the unthinkable.In Episode 7, we took a break from the original schedule of topics to discuss the Highland Park tragedies, which hit too close to home for Amy and De

    Jul 14,2022 51:43
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    21. Episode 6: Date your Mate

    What was your meet-cute moment? You know…the one where you have the amusing or charming first encounter with the beautiful person you are destined to begin a romantic relationship with and proceed to live happily ever after?In Episode 6, we introduce you to our first guests. Two people that are so important to us, our HUSBANDS!!By no means are we relationship experts, however, we have been with our mates for over two decades and we wanted to share our best practices for staying connected with yo

    Jun 30,2022 45:23
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    22. Episode 5: Take the Trip

    Did you know that time off is actually GOOD for your health? Not just your mental health but other physical health conditions as well? When you’re a small business owner, you wear many hats. Whether you are a solopreneur or a business with a team, preparing to leave town for your trip or vacation can seem overwhelming. It is truly essential to your mental and physical health to take the trip!  So how can you successfully plan to be Out of Office? What are some tips or tricks that we have learned

    Jun 16,2022 45:17
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    23. Episode 4: The Dangling Carrot

    Connecting your life goals with your days seems logical, but easier said than done when there is no urgency (aka dangling carrot). In episode 4, we dive headfirst into this topic in detail as we share our daily non-negotiable goals, experiences in how our lives often feel like a never-ending Ferris wheel, and ways we try to be intentional in our daily routines to align with what’s important to you. Denyse's Strategies to Align Your Goals with Your Daily Life - Start a Morning RoutineDaily Medita

    May 19,2022 51:39
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    24. Episode 3: Breaking Down Friendships

    In episode 3, Amy and Denyse break down friendships – finding them, maintaining them, and when to let go of them. They talk about their past and current friendships in their 40s, along with the friendship between them and how it’s persisted despite 2,000 miles between them.  Tune in to hear how they’re dealing with friendships in their 40s and why they feel it’s so important. Steve Madden Shoe Referenced: Slinky30 Black Recommended book: Everyday Vitality by Samantha Boardman.  During podcast di

    May 05,2022 38:12
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    25. Episode 2: Telling Your Story

    In episode 2 we cover, "Tell Me About Yourself" - More than Just A Simple Question - What It Says About You and 3 Ways to Answer It.Talking about ourselves is easy for some people and not so easy for most of us.  A seemingly simple question like, "Tell Me About Yourself" or "What Do You Do" at a party can elicit uncomfortable feelings and anxiety in some people.  For others, they answer it but aren't really effective at it.  Today we'll talk about a method to answering that question and what it

    Apr 21,2022 44:12
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    26. Episode 1: Pursuit of Happiness

    Join first-time podcasters, Amy Alexander and Denyse Rabbat as they tackle everyday topics on life, careers, family, and more. The reality is that no topic is off the table. It's like listening to two best friends talk.In our first episode, Pursuit of Happiness, we debate are we searching for happiness or are we searching for something more? Happiness isn’t static, there are always going to be ebbs and flows. Is it happiness or do I want to feel another way?Recommended book: Everyday Vitality by

    Apr 05,2022 43:28