My guest today is Cheryl Robbins. In this episode, we talk about all kinds of important issues for aging women including what it's like to pursue dreams that we may have given up on when we were younger. Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community: Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgrey Shop my candles! Kentucky Green www.kygreen.com

I'm thrilled to introduce you to special guest, Cindy Scharkey. Cindy is passionate about opening the doors for women to have conversations about expressing, experiencing and enjoying their sexuality. In this episode, Cindy shares some of the struggles of women over 50 when it comes to having joyful and satisfying sex lives as well as practical tips and suggestions for better sex and arousal. An excellent Ted talk by Brene Brown: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability/c Connect with Cindy: https://www.cindyscharkey.com/ https://www.facebook.com/scharkeycindy/ Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community: Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgrey Shop my candles! Kentucky Green www.kygreen.com

I've decided that every third week of the month, I will recommend a book that I've found to be helpful, enlightening, eye-opening, or useful at this time of my life. This is my first book recommendation episode. This month's book is entitled This Chair Rocks, A Manifesto Against Ageism by Ashton Applewhite. From this episode: https://thischairrocks.com/ TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/ashton_applewhite_let_s_end_ageism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNAE-iemiV0 Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community: Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgrey Shop my candles! Kentucky Green www.kygreen.com

In this episode, I'm discussing a serious public health issue that existed long before Covid-19: Loneliness. Today, we're addressing loneliness as it shows up in older age, what we can do in our daily lives to assist those who are experiencing loneliness, and what we can do if we are personally experiencing loneliness. The Relationship Cure by John Gottman: https://www.amazon.com/Relationship-Cure-Strengthening-Marriage-Friendships/dp/0609809539/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1683588545&sr=8-1 NPR Segment about Loneliness: https://www.npr.org/2023/05/02/1173418268/loneliness-connection-mental-health-dementia-surgeon-general Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community: Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgrey Shop my candles! Kentucky Green www.kygreen.com

In this episode, I dig into the complicated relationship between women and their bodies. The relationship may become more complicated as we age out of society's prevailing notions of physical beauty, or maybe the relationship becomes clearer and more simple. Negative body image can lead to mental health issues, physical health issues, and eating disorders. As I researched for this episode, I found information about eating disorders in women over 50. Read the article I refer to in this episode: https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/eating-disorders/news/20230302/older-women-and-eating-disorders Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community: Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgrey Shop my candles! Kentucky Green www.kygreen.com

In this episode, I am sharing details about some ways you might be holding yourself back from living vibrantly and chasing your big dreams, and some activities or practices to help you overcome those obstacles. You might not know what you want to do You might be buying into ageist norms and stereotypes You might think your dreams are preposterous You might not think you have what it takes You might not have a support system encouraging you to make your dreams come true Check out the Guardian article I referenced in this episode: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2021/apr/07/own-your-grey-hair-and-be-powerful-women-on-no-longer-dyeing-their-hair Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community: Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgrey Shop my candles! Kentucky Green www.kygreen.com

I almost didn't record this week's episode because of my own implosion of self-criticism. Ironically, I was planning to address self-doubt. Listen in to hear what sparked my own self doubt and critical thoughts, and how I handled it. Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community: Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgrey Shop my candles! Kentucky Green www.kygreen.com

Today, I'm talking about the challenges that come with starting and running a non-profit, as well as some stories about how running a non-profit has brought me tremendous joy. Interested in starting your own non-profit? I can help! Contact me through the Vibrantly Grey Facebook page. OTMAS website:   onthemoveartstudio.org Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community: Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgrey Shop my candles! Kentucky Green www.kygreen.com

In today's episode, I'm joined by Margaret & Lyn Layton of Loch Lea Antiques. In the Vibrantly Grey community, we are all about supporting older women pursuing their big dreams. Margaret is in her 60s and Lyn is in her 80s, and on the podcast today, they're talking about how they started their business, collecting stories, developing credibility in your community, customer service that sets your business apart, advice for retailers, and so much more. Resources from this episode: Story Archives thehistorymakers.org Civil Rights Movement Archive  crmvet.org weberqueerarchives.org www.storycorps.org TED Talk with Dave Isay, founder of StoryCorps https://www.ted.com/talks/dave_isay_everyone_around_you_has_a_story_the_world_needs_to_hear?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare Connect with Margaret & Lyn: http://www.lochleaantiquesky.com/ Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community: Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgrey Shop my candles! Kentucky Green www.kygreen.com

My guest today is a new friend, Stacie, whose story will inspire us to explore sides of us we didn't know we had to open new doors of opportunity. In this episode, we talk about left-handed creativity, creativity as an act of courage, what it means to be an artist, the glory of having no rules, and so much more. Connect with Stacie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacievazquez/ Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community: Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgrey Shop my candles! Kentucky Green www.kygreen.com

This week, I'm joined by my friend Cindy. We're talking about the challenges of reinventing ourselves as we age, and rebelling with a purpose. Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community: Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgrey Shop my candles! Kentucky Green www.kygreen.com

Well, friends, I thought my biggest signs of growth in 2023 would be launching my podcast and my twice weekly Facebook lives... but it turns out, I've got an even bigger announcement in today's episode. Connect with Kate: https://thecollectivethatbuiltme.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/gracefulsage/?etsrc=sdt&fbclid=IwAR1YNhFCj4FWCTiClIjwkP8sVhib13ymoKaynKfVJ5sMe6oJd4xcYoSJ2BE Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community: Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgrey Shop my candles! Kentucky Green www.kygreen.com

Today I'm joined by entrepreneur and small business coach Kate Fordham of Graceful Sage to talk about how overthinking can hold us back from truly being successful in all parts of our lives. Resoures from this Episode: Affirmations (free!): https://www.canva.com/design/DAFqIF7y91A/zbMQEXP3qm2JEKBjTetk2Q/view?utm_content=DAFqIF7y91A&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink Mel Robbins Million Dollar Morning Routine: https://youtu.be/sHjI-ktwiyc My morning songs: Through Your Hands–Don Henley https://youtu.be/_6l1WHUd7bY Find Your People–Drew Holcomb https://youtu.be/yDVl3WHoymI Connect with Kate: https://thecollectivethatbuiltme.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/gracefulsage/?etsrc=sdt&fbclid=IwAR1YNhFCj4FWCTiClIjwkP8sVhib13ymoKaynKfVJ5sMe6oJd4xcYoSJ2BE Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community: Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgrey Shop my candles! Kentucky Green www.kygreen.com

Sometimes we don't find what we were meant to do until later in life, and when we do we surprise ourselves with how good we are at it. This is what happened to Cindy Hedges when her husband convinced her to open Bourbon Boot Supply, where she found serving a niche and providing great customer service was something she excelled at. She joins me today as we talk all about what she's learned about opening a business later in life. https://www.facebook.com/bourbonbootsupply/ Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community: Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgrey Shop my candles! Kentucky Green www.kygreen.com

My friend Marta has retired (twice!) and now she's exploring many sides of herself through her writing. She's had a storied career and is now opening doors and giving permission for other women to explore themselves through writing, too. Resources from this Episode: https://amzn.to/3Q15bQV - Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg https://www.catapultingnow.com/ - Marta's Website https://amzn.to/457qMf1 - Marta's Book Cradled by Skeletons Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community: Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgrey Shop my candles! Kentucky Green www.kygreen.com

In this episode, I’m exploring the concept of rituals - what they are, the different types of rituals, and the purposes they serve. Most rituals we see in Western culture revolve around younger people, which poses the question: how can we incorporate rituals related to aging? I hope this episode gives you some ideas about how you can create some rituals of your own, both daily and ceremonial, to celebrate the passing through new thresholds of your life. Get the free worksheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GXWdq45SfjTQRx31xR0XatYm7tV-iLda/view?usp=sharing Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community: Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgrey Shop my candles! Kentucky Green www.kygreen.com

I'm sharing the audio from a recent Facebook live conversation I had with Ricki & Sally of Rose & Thorne Pub in Paris, KY. They're sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the way they built their business, how they run their business, and some of their best tips for running a service-based business. Connect with Rose & Thorne Pub: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100060316217527 Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community: Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgrey Shop my candles! Kentucky Green www.kygreen.com

This week, I am joined by my friend and special podcast guest, Chris. She retired exactly one day before we sat down to record this interview, and I'm so glad we got to talk about this big life transition while it was still fresh. In this episode, we discuss why she chose to retire, what she's excited about, and what fears she has about retirement. I have a free download for you all about getting ready for retirement: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oxwmmxRExOrlabCBTbuHhYqQQicG3hmt/view?usp=sharing Another resource mentioned in this episode: https://psychcentral.com/health/need-to-form-a-new-habit Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community: Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgrey Shop my candles! Kentucky Green www.kygreen.com

Lately, I haven't been taking enough time to create for myself. After I recently sat down and spent some time creating art, I felt the physical and mental change I really needed. In today's episode, we're talking about the impact of art and play in our lives, especially as we age. Resources from this Episode Neurographic Art Article https://www.vanvaf.com/post/the-benefits-of-neurographic-art YouTube video: https://youtu.be/Z8xa764OkC0 Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community: Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgrey Shop my candles! Kentucky Green www.kygreen.com

I've prepared some resources for you to reflect on your own self-talk and to help you discover more about who you are, your passions, and dreams as an older woman. In this episode, learn more about your inner critic and how to assess your own self-talk in order to re-envision your life in new ways. Download the Free Worksheets: Negative Self Talk https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fjg9OllSS8oh9BT3e_JDTrShFLIC2Iqs/view?usp=sharing Self Discovery https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i24VUkPoiDtLEw4Kxn7W5RHObMfCDdWE/view?usp=sharing Learn More about Made in Paris https://www.madeinparisky.org  www.facebook.com/madeinparisky E-mail Kathy kathy@madeinparis.org Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community: Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgrey Shop my candles! Kentucky Green www.kygreen.com