About 53 million Americans care for a spouse, an elderly parent, another relative, or a special needs child. Often, the call to caregiving for many of us is a big surprise when a loved one faces a sudden illness or has an accident. We don’t have time to plan. Frankly, we don’t have time to think about it, we just DO it. It’s a skillset that doesn’t come naturally to everyone, yet we rise to the occasion because we have no choice. Chances are we will all face this at one point or another in our lives if we haven’t already, especially if you are in midlife and your parents are getting older. It can be scary and exhausting, but we can learn from other women who have been caregivers. In today’s episode, we speak to women who have cared for their parents and to an expert about how to usher our loved ones out of this world with grace while maintaining our own strength and sanity.

Stephanie Knichel:

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Andrea Pettine:

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All of us have looked in the mirror and asked ourselves: “Am I too old to wear this?” Or: “Does this make me look old?” Cultivating your personal style in midlife doesn’t come without challenges. Our bodies are changing. The way the world sees us is changing. We want to look our best, but we also want to be comfortable. What are the rules about dressing as we get older? Are there rules? In this episode, New York based style expert Elysha Lenkin has tips for dressing in every season of your life so that you can feel confident and authentically yourself. A big part of the process is eliminating pieces in your closet that no longer serve you. You will love Elysha’s suggestions for taking risks and adding creativity and style into your life.

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The Guided Closet Cleanout Challenge: https://elyshalenkin.com/al_gcc

Website: https://elyshalenkin.com/

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FB group, Closet Shopping Collective: https://www.facebook.com/groups/elyshalenkinstyle/

FREE QUIZ to FIND YOUR IT FACTOR and discover your ON-CAMERA style: https://elyshalenkin.com/ital_quiz

I started yoga in 2023 after being very skeptical about it as a confirmed adrenaline junkie. I’m now closing in on 500 classes. I’ve learned so much about myself through yoga. It’s not just about physical health, but about mental and spiritual health as well. And while it’s great for people of any age, there is growing research that it is specifically helpful to people in midlife and can even prolong life. Doctors and scientists report that it lowers your heart rate and your blood pressure, reduces stress and helps prevent injuries from other activities, like running. In this episode I’m talking to a yoga teacher about her personal transformation through yoga and the joy it brings to her students. Amy Boerner calls herself an “evangelical yogi.” After listening to this interview you will understand why!

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Good JuJu Yoga & Retreats

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