This conversation explores how Diane Allen teaches people to access a genuine state of flow by working directly with the nervous system rather than forcing creativity or performance. Her approach uses sound, movement, and deep listening to help people shift out of stress-based patterns and into states of regulation where focus, intuition, and presence naturally emerge. Instead of chasing peak experiences, the emphasis is on learning how to soften attention, quiet internal interference, and recognize the physical and emotional signals that indicate when flow is available.

The discussion also connects her work to science—touching on concepts like nervous system regulation, entrainment, and parasympathetic activation—while keeping the focus on lived experience rather than abstract theory. Flow is framed as a biological and trainable state, not a mystical accident, and one that becomes more accessible as people learn how to listen to their body and respond in real time. The result is a practical, grounded understanding of flow that applies equally to musicians, creatives, performers, and anyone seeking more ease, clarity, and coherence in daily life.

Diane's info is found below.

https://ovou.com/dianeallen

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In this episode of Meaning and Moxie After 50, Leslie sits down with internationally recognized horse trainer and competitor Tik Maynard for a conversation that goes far beyond horses. Tik shares how working with animals—who respond only to presence, patience, and clarity—reveals the hidden ways humans sabotage learning through fear, impatience, and the need to control outcomes. Horses don’t care about age, résumés, or past mistakes, and that truth becomes a powerful mirror for how we approach change later in life.

Together, Leslie and Tik explore why starting something new after 50 can actually be an advantage, not a setback. They unpack the myth that speed equals success, the cost of rushing growth, and why discomfort is often a sign you’re learning—not failing. This episode is a reminder that reinvention doesn’t require forcing or proving anything; it begins when you slow down, stay curious, and trust that growth has no expiration date.

Find Tik's book at this link:

https://trafalgarbooks.com/collections/biography-memoir/products/starting-in-the-middle

http://copperlineequestrian.com/

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This interview with Christina Woods goes straight at one of the most dangerous ideas women over 50 are taught to accept: that wanting more means you’re ungrateful or unrealistic. Christina doesn’t talk about “starting over” or chasing some glossy reinvention. Instead, she names the quiet erosion that happens when we stop questioning the rules we inherited about aging, success, and staying safe. Together, we unpack how comfort, people-pleasing, and fear of judgment slowly shrink our world — often without us even realizing it.

What makes this conversation powerful is its mix of honesty and hope. Christina offers a grounded, compassionate challenge to anyone who feels restless but stuck, capable but hesitant. This isn’t about blowing up your life — it’s about reclaiming your authority, trusting your inner voice, and choosing growth even when it feels uncomfortable. If you’ve been sensing there’s more ahead of you — and wondering whether you’re allowed to reach for it — this interview gives you both the permission and the courage to begin.

Christina's Info:

https://christinalwoods.com/

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