Aging with Purpose and Passion
If you're a woman over 50 secretly dreaming of more - more meaning, more fire, more YOU - this podcast will spark your reinvention with purpose, power and the fire you thought you'd lost.
Redefining midlife. Reclaiming purpose. Reinventing life over 50 — on your terms.
Welcome to Aging With Purpose and Passion, the weekly podcast for women over 50 who are done settling and ready to reignite their next chapter.
Hosted by Beverley Glazer, a transformational coach, consultant, and psychotherapist with nearly 40 years of experience helping women rise from stuck to unstoppable, this show is where reinvention gets real.
No sugarcoating. No clichés. Just bold, honest conversations with women who’ve faced loss, career shifts, reinvention, and identity crises—and came out stronger, freer, and finally aligned.
You’ll hear from experts, thought leaders, changemakers and trailblazing women over 50, who share tools and insights to help you navigate your own transformation.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, restless, or secretly dreaming of a new second act (maybe behind a glass of rosé), you’re not alone. These stories will inspire, empower, and remind you that midlife isn’t where your story ends—it’s where you finally start writing it your way.
And you’ll leave every episode believing you can!
🔹 What You’ll Get:
- Real stories of reinvention over 50
- Tools to navigate midlife with confidence
- Honest talk, no fluff
- Permission to want more—without guilt
🎁 BONUS: Grab your free checklistGrab your free checklist: → From Stuck to Unstoppable – your first step toward clarity, courage, and momentum.
https://reinvent-impossible.aweb.page/from-stuck-to-unstoppable
🎧 New episodes drop every week. Subscribe now and join a growing community of women redefining what it means to thrive in midlife and beyond.
Because your next chapter deserves to be the boldest one yet!
Resources:
Website: https://reinventimpossible.com/
Bev@reinventImpossible.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beverley.glazer
Join the FaceBook community: #WomenOver50Rock to connect with like-minded women and stay energized by life.
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Instagram: @BeverleyGlazer https://www.instagram.com/beverleyglazer_reinvention/
Episodes
132 episodes
Choosing Yourself First: Embrace Healing and Empowerment After 50
Michelle Biship's incredible journney from trauma to transformation is a powerfful testament to the resilience and strength within us all. Born into a chaotic, abusive childhood with a mentally ill mother, Michelle’s "perfect" exterior life hid...
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Episode 132
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26:07
Unlocking Emotional Healing: Toni Bergins and the Power of Dance for Women Over 50
In this powerful episode, embodiment coach Toni Bergins shares how movement can serve as emotional medicine, helping us release trauma, pain, and repressed emotions stored in the body. Discover how JourneyDance Toni’s transformative dance...
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Episode 131
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28:10
The Power of Who You Know: Leveraging Connections for Career and Life Success After 50
Have you ever wondered if who you know matters more than what you know? This question lies at the heart of a transformative conversation with Janice Porter, a relationship marketing strategist who turned her teaching career into a thriving busi...
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Episode 130
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28:03
From Apartheid to Empowerment: A Journey of Reinvention and Purpose After 50
What happens when life keeps pushing you to start over? For Wendy Alexander, every new beginning became an opportunity for transformation and growth.Wendy’s journey begins in apartheid South Africa, where an encounter with racial segrega...
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Episode 129
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48:01
Life After 50: Unconventional Paths to Reinvention and Purpose
Have you ever wondered if it's too late to completely reinvent yourself? Dr. Alison Schmidt's story will make you think again.Born the questioning "black sheep" middle child, Alison always challenged conventional thinking. After buildin...
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Episode 128
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Healing Through Creativity: Transforming Trauma and Finding Purpose
In this inspiring episode of ''Aging With Purpose and Passion", Jenny Leigh Hodgins takes us on a transformative journey of healing and self-discovery through creativity. Growing up in a dysfunctional family, Jenny found refuge in music at a yo...
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Episode 127
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18:01
Surviving Military Sexual Assault: Kim Langling's Journey to Healing
What happens when trauma gets buried for fifteen years? Kim Langling's powerful journey from military sexual assault survivor to advocate and author shows us both the cost of silence and the liberation that comes with breaking it.Kim ne...
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Episode 126
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26:59
Living Your Legacy: Finding Purpose, Connection, and Fulfillment After 50
What if the secret to aging well isn’t found in anti-wrinkle creams or retirement plans, but in purpose, community, and perspective? Filmmaker Sky Bergman discovered this truth when she interviewed 40 elders aged 75+, gathering a collective wis...
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Episode 125
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26:35
Finding Strength in Adversity: Caren Paskel’s Path to Self-Belief
In this inspiring episode of Aging With Purpose and Passion, Caren Paskel shares her extraordinary transformation from a shy, anxious teenager to a woman of unshakable self-belief. Her journey began with yoga, a practice that sparked a...
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Episode 124
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37:17
Addict to Judge: Mary Beth O’Connor’s Story | Aging with Purpose
Mary Beth O’Connor’s life is a gripping redemption story of addiction recovery and resilience. From surviving childhood abuse, sexual assault, and decades of methamphetamine addiction to achieving 30 years of sobriety as a federal court judge, ...
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Episode 123
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25:33
Veterans, Purpose, and the Power of Service: Inspiring Women Over 50
Shelia Schneider's journey from military spouse to nonprofit leader reveals how our life experiences perfectly prepare us for unexpected purpose. Raised in a family where all nine siblings had military connections and later marrying an Air Forc...
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Episode 122
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31:25
Rebuilding After Loss: Dr. Kimberly Harm's Journey From Survival to Purpose
What does it take to rebuild your life after unimaginable tragedy? Dr. Kimberly Harms knows this journey intimately. Born as a thalidomide baby with seven fingers, she defied an advisor who told her dental school was impossible, going on to bec...
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Episode 121
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25:47
Life After 60: How Aging Can Spark Your Creativity
Step into a world where age is embraced, creativity flourishes, and women empower one another. In this enriching episode, Beverley Glazer talks with Jacqueline Perez (Jack), a gifted poet and founder of Kuel Life, who discovered her passion for...
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Episode 120
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27:33
ADHD, Authenticity, and Connection: Building Better Relationships with Dawn Smith
In this episode of Aging with Purpose and Passion, host Beverley Glazer welcomes Dawn Smith, a relationship and career transition coach who has embraced her ADHD and non-conformity to inspire others. Dawn shares her personal journey fr...
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Episode 119
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28:36
Sherry Finkel Murphy - Financial Security; Steps Every Woman Can Take Today
In this empowering episode of Aging with Purpose and Passion, host Beverley Glazer sits down with financial expert Sherry Finkel Murphy, founder of Madrina Molly, to explore how women can take actionable steps towards financial security and fin...
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Episode 118
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30:05
Margie Zable Fisher: Embracing Reinvention and Purpose Through Writing and Resilience at 50
What if your life could truly begin at 50? In this inspiring episode, Aging with Purpose and Passion welcomes Margie Zable Fisher, who took a bold leap from a high-powered PR career to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming an author. After expe...
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Episode 117
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21:54
Healing Through Pain: Blanca Rodriguez on Overcoming Addiction and Abuse
In this episode, we dive into the powerful transformation of Blanca Rodriguez, from a life marked by trauma and addiction to one of empowerment, healing, and purpose. Blanca’s journey serves as a beacon of hope for anyone looking to break free ...
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Episode 116
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21:21
Stories We Carry: Jackie Tantillo - Motherhood, Memories and Meaning
How do the stories of our past shape who we become? In this episode of Aging with Purpose and Passion, host Beverley Glazer talks to Jackie Tantillo, veteran broadcaster and host of Should Have Listened to My Mother, to explor...
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Episode 115
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24:47
Josette Diaz: From Codependency to Empowerment and Emotional Mastery
This episode emphasizes the transformative journey from codependency to self-awareness and personal empowerment, highlighting Josette Diaz's experiences and insights. It encourages listeners to prioritize their own needs, learn to love themselv...
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Episode 114
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Alina Wilson: Embracing Resilience and Self-Discovery Through Personal Trials and Transformation
After a tumultuous upbringing in a conservative Christian household filled with challenges and expectations, Alina Wilson, the visionary founder and CEO of Bridgeport Laser and Wellness Center, opens up about her personal trials, from teenage p...
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Episode 113
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22:09
Melissa Davey: Embracing Passion and Transformation Through Filmmaking After 60
This week, Melissa Davey joins us to share her remarkable journey of transformation from a corporate executive to an award-winning filmmaker, all beginning at the age of 65. Her story is an inspiring testament to resilience and the power of pur...
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Episode 112
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34:03
Rhonda Nelson: Embracing Resilience and Advocacy Through Health Challenges and Love
What happens when life's challenges seem insurmountable? Rhonda Nelson, an author, speaker, patient advocate, and philanthopist, shares her incredible journey of resilience and purpose in the face of profound personal loss and health struggles....
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Episode 111
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Barbara Holifield: Empowerment and Healing Trauma Through the Body
Growing up in a small Texas town, Barbara Holifield faced a childhood shadowed by addiction and loss. She bravely shares her journey of navigating intergenerational trauma, offering profound insights into how the unresolved pain and chaos of on...
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Episode 110
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Denise Pyles: From Nun to Mindfulness Coach and Corporate Success at Microsoft
What happens when a former nun finds her calling in the corporate world? Join me, Beverley Glazer, as we unravel the awe-inspiring journey of Denise Pyles, a dedicated mindfulness coach and former nun whose life is a testament to resilience and...
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Episode 109
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26:16
Kerri Lewis: Overcoming Betrayal and Rediscovering Love Through Resilience
When the very people you trusted the most were the ones who betrayed you, who can you trust? Join me, Beverley Glazer, as I talk with the resilient Kerri Lewis, a Grief Practitioner, Author and founder of Second Act Mastery. Kerri shares her pr...
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Episode 108
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