Fire Up at 55 Plus
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 years yet. If you’re stuck on the back burner and ready to fire-up at mid-life and beyond, tune in weekly to hear inspiring conversations and personal journeys with info you can apply to get going. Real self care and moving from hope to success starts here—for a new companion, or career, retirement, mastering weight loss, fitness and more. And if you’d like to work with Laurie 1-on-1, contact her at hello@laurieadamscoaching.com.
Episodes
116 episodes
115. Grab That Dream and Never Let Go! | Ignite Your Start for the Best Midlife Ever
This favorite early episode is coming full circle as I gear up to present a series on valuable visioning for your giant leap to go from stuck to successfully engaged. Listen now to this timeless inspirational podcast that first aired in May of ...
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114. Don’t Let Future You Down, Follow Habits 2.0 Now | Level Up Micro Actions for Massive Identity Change
Habits 2.0 could have been the title of last week’s episode where you learned how to take the wisdom of such small-steps advocates as James Clear, author of Atomic Habits. With the new super-tool, The Progress Principle by researcher Teresa Ama...
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113. Meaningful Steps Spark Your Big Changes | What is my Why to Propel Progress Now?
In a world obsessed with big leaps, it’s time to rid yourself of that compulsion. For lasting midlife reinvention, radical change is not the prescription. Do not, I repeat, do not, dive into a perfectionist's pool spilling over with too many ne...
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112. Lighten Your Mood, Fire-Up Your Focus Fast | You Can Do It in 15 Minutes, Really!
Today we’re talking 15 minutes that ignite your soul and energize your day—not mani-pedi’s, not baths, but real-deal habits that fuel your body and mind. Yep, when the hustle-bustle of August transition from vacation to your back-to-Fall “regul...
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111. How You Can Slay The Fears of Fresh-Start Fall
Last year this episode aired in September, but as August is the true pedal to the metal moment for fresh-start Fall, a.k.a. back-to-school fall, this is the time to hear it. Ah … those feelings: your dominant, real, authentic feelings … They ar...
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110. What To Do Now When “New” Isn’t Better | How to Reinvent Without Losing Yourself
Why are you listening? … Because you’ve been longing and waiting for change in your life. Eager to realize your potential and primed to get going for transformation to move into your best life ever at midlife-plus. So, kudos to you for recogniz...
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109. How a Beer Changed My Calendar and My Life | Aha” Moments Aren’t Predictable, but Well-Worth the Surprise
I still get a lot of comments on this early Fire-Up episode and, of course, its title: How a Beer Changed My Calendar and My Life. It’s the true story of how a simple, even somewhat silly, moment caught me by surprise and a light bulb went off....
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108. Lessons from a Younger You | No One Knows Your Journey and Vision Like You Do
Here’s the challenge: So many women in midlife hit a wall, wondering “Is it too late to become who I hoped I’d be? … Have I lost touch with the ‘real me’?” Surprise! Sometimes you need a break from pushing forward for life transformation and, i...
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107. Recall Barefoot Days and Fireflies
What are your summer memories? … The ones that stick because they make you smile, chasing away stress, and so real that you can almost feel the moments: from running on concrete with slapping bare feet, to the juicy taste of watermelon, to the ...
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106. I Want What She’s Having! | Write Your Own, Overdue Permission Slip Now
Today you’ll be inspired to break the “good girl” rules you have outgrown at midlife-plus, along with permission you always deserved but never received. Say “No,” to dusty expectations and “Hell Yes,” to unapologetic joy. And get ready for five...
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105. Stressed or Supercharged? Part Two | From Stress Mess to Midlife Mastery
In Part One, we explored how the old model of stress was built on shaky science, and how new research gives us permission to use stress as power. Not to pretend it’s fun, but to own it as fuel. Because this is your midlife season to ri...
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104. Stressed or Supercharged? The Truth Revealed, Part One | The Stress Story We Were Sold, and What We Know Now
Feeling stressed out? Well, of course you are, but believe it or not that’s not always a bad thing. Midlife women do report the highest levels of daily stress compared to all other demographic groups according to the American Psychological Asso...
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103. This is Not Your Midlife Crisis; It’s a Plot Twist! | Why Midlife Isn’t Falling Apart—It’s Finally Falling Into Place
If life feels uncertain at 55-plus, you’re not in a midlife crisis … you’re in transition. Every great heroine has a turning point in their story of you. Your next chapter starts the minute you shun stereotypes of what it means to age. Midlife ...
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102. Confidence and Resilience Foretell Your Transformation Story | Take Vision, Potential, and Longing to Create Your Best Life Yet
Moving out of a stagnated story can be desirable and daunting as you move into midlife and then beyond. When you yearn for more, figuring out exactly what “more” means to you, can be elusive. If putting everyone else first has been a l...
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101. How a Smile Inspires Your True Reinvention Story | Confidence and Resilience are Rooted in Kindness All Around
Today we pick up your 2025 story of renewal following a story of my own from last week where the recurring theme was kindness. Today I also complete the story of kind inspiration I received from the youngest wise ones in my life. Discover in to...
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100. Kindness Cushions a Fall | How Strangers and Children Inspired Recovery
Who would’ve thought a 100th Podcast Episode would not feature any of the expected milestone moments during two years of broadcasts? No roundup of wise quotes, advice from guest experts, or list of topics that resonated most with listeners....
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99. That Spring Reset Starts For You Now! | Rescue Your Energy Easily with Food and Movement
Following up on the seasonal reset wisdom for shedding pounds in last week’s broadcast, here’s the “dish” on getting started and getting it done, now! Why wait when you can step into solid, scientific, and simple actions to set you up for an en...
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98. A Seasonal Reset for Real, Healthy Weight Loss with Lisa Oldson, M.D. | Don’t Wait to Discover Doable Health and Fitness for the Weight You Want
Shedding pounds to keep the fun in your summer vs. a season of no-fun dieting thoughts and old-style deprivation, listen here to board certified weight loss and medicine specialist and certified life coach Lisa Oldson, MD. As an absolute favori...
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97. Seize Your Power Now | Don’t let time, overwhelm, or others own your life
In this episode, we’ll explore practical, actionable steps to transform how you view yourself and your abilities and then approach the things that truly matter to you. People-pleasing is just one piece of the puzzle that may have held you back ...
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96. Strategize to Reclaim Your Silenced Self | How Setting Firm Boundaries Today Builds Your Bridge to a Healthy Authentic Life
Today we break free from the confines of people-pleasing—a completely understandable but insidious, hideous habit over time that most women of our era developed from the outdated rule books of our past. Last episode, where top problems, a.k.a. ...
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95. What Mentors Know for Your Transformation | Favorite Episode
In today's favorite episode, listen up for relatable, on-the-money quotables and illustrations about mentoring to light up your pathway for best-life change at midlife-plus!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher:
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94. Who is the Boss of You? | Reject the Rules and Rejuvenate
“You are not the boss of me!” has become a familiar punch line in movies and TV episodes. Do you have a boss now who recognizes your worth … who supports your growth and aspirations? Do you want to stay with that boss or stay out of their way? ...
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93. Take these Tips to Heart, Mind, and Body for Real Weight Loss | Favorite Episode
Reminders worth repeating are shared today in a big-time favorite episode from last spring that captured what often escapes us for the permanent weight loss solution you deeply desire. So listen again today with a sense of ownership and readine...
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92. Solve the Problem! | Let Life Coaching Light the Way to Your Success
Are you yearning for a transformative life change but feel entangled in a web of problem-solving, unsure how to embark on the journey? Do you seek clarity to navigate your path effectively, aiming for not just temporary fixes but enduring fulfi...
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91. You Have Every Reason to Shine Today | Take Your Timeless Wisdom Out for A Spin
You’re invited to get in the game and shine today—yep, right now for a best-life transformation. This is Laurie again welcoming and urging you to tally-up your timeless wisdom and take it out for a spin! With this, let’s get y...
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