This week I’m speaking with Lucia Maya. Lucia is a mother to two daughters, an artist, a reiki master and intuitive counselor.

Eleven years ago Lucia’s daughter Elizabeth passed away from cancer and today we speak about Elizabeth’s life, her passing and Lucia’s journey through grief. Lucia shares how she processed through the grief she felt during Elizabeth’s illness and after she passed away. She explains how she has intentionally practiced self care, chose to live fully and found community, even through her grief. I was honored that Lucia shared her journey with me on this episode.

Please note that in this episode we speak about the loss of a child, so please take care in listening.

Please visit Lucia’s blog for more on her journey and to read Elizabeth’s poetry.

https://luminousblue5.com/

Byron Katie

This week I’m excited to have Megan Knatz back on the podcast. Megan is a busy mom, wife, business owner and entrepreneur, and she also happens to be my sister and best friend! Megan was a guest in season one, episodes two and three, so be sure to listen to those if you haven’t already.

In this week’s episode we talk about transitioning older children from high school to their post high school plans. Megan recently went on a college tour with her youngest child and she shares how she is preparing to be an empty nester. We talk about how our kids are on their own paths and how we are transitioning to the next stage of parenting our older children.

I hope you enjoy this discussion about parenting transitions with Megan Knatz!

You can connect with Megan on Instagram.

The University of Iowa

Iowa State University

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Neurodivergent

This week I’m excited to have Stephanie Neighbor Kubik back on the podcast. Stephanie is the owner of Vella Yoga in Marion, a floral company, Ellabank Blossoms and is a health coach. Stephanie was on season one, episode seven, of the podcast to share general health tips for those of us in middle age.

On this week’s episode Stephanie shares straightforward information and guidance to help us manage our nutrition well during midlife. We also discuss some tips for planning ahead for events while still being focused on making healthy choices and making memories with your loved ones.

If you’d like to learn more about health coaching with Stephanie, she is offering a free 30-minute consultation for listeners of The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast! Message Stephanie on Instagram or Facebook and mention The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast to schedule your free consultation.

I hope you enjoy this week’s episode with Stephanie Neighbor Kubik.

You can connect with Stephanie at @vellayoga.ia, @stephanieneighborkubik, www.vellayogamarion.com

Vella Yoga

Ellabank Blossoms