Unapologetically 50+™ ALIVE Podcast Network (https://alivepodcastnetwork.com) https://rss.alivepodcastnetwork.com/unapologetically-50 Unapologetically 50 Plus is a podcast dedicated to transforming, celebrating, and amplifying the voices of women aged 50 and older. It’s a space where life after 50 is redefined as a time of growth, reinvention, and unapologetic self-expression. Through candid conversations, expert insights, and shared stories, the podcast explores topics like community, health, self-care, and personal growth. It shines a light on the unique challenges and triumphs of women in this stage of life, offering representation, connection, and support for a community often overlooked. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 01:09:00 GMT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:22:01 GMT https://alivepodcastnetwork.com Angela Parker en-us angela@unapologetically50plus.com (Angela Parker) Education Self-Improvement Unapologetically 50+™ https://portalapi.alivepodcastnetwork.com/api/image/podcast-media/unapologetically-50.png https://alivepodcastnetwork.com episodic Angela Parker Unapologetically 50 Plus is a podcast dedicated to transforming, celebrating, and amplifying the voices of women aged 50 and older. It’s a space where life after 50 is redefined as a time of growth, reinvention, and unapologetic self-expression. Through candid conversations, expert insights, and shared stories, the podcast explores topics like community, health, self-care, and personal growth. It shines a light on the unique challenges and triumphs of women in this stage of life, offering representation, connection, and support for a community often overlooked. Unapologetically 50 Plus is a podcast dedicated to transforming, celebrating, and amplifying the voices of women aged 50 and older. It’s a space where life after 50 is redefined as a time of growth, reinvention, and unapologetic self-expression. Thro Angela Parker angela@unapologetically50plus.com false When Your Body Forces You to Slow Down | A Midlife Wake-Up Call 06f8a218-b69b-4806-905d-bccad1ce8c20 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/when-your-body-forces-you-to-slow-down-a-midlife-wake-up-call It is a reality many women experience but often do not see coming.

For years, we are praised for pushing through. We put everyone else first, ignore the warning signs, and convince ourselves we will rest later. Until one day, our bodies make the decision for us.

In this heartfelt conversation, Merelda shares how chronic physical pain became the beginning of a much deeper journey. What started in her body uncovered years of emotional exhaustion, people pleasing, over functioning, and the realization that healing required more than treating physical symptoms.

If you are a woman over 45 who feels exhausted, overwhelmed, or like your body has been trying to tell you something, this conversation is for you.

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]]> It is a reality many women experience but often do not see coming.

For years, we are praised for pushing through. We put everyone else first, ignore the warning signs, and convince ourselves we will rest later. Until one day, our bodies make the decision for us.

In this heartfelt conversation, Merelda shares how chronic physical pain became the beginning of a much deeper journey. What started in her body uncovered years of emotional exhaustion, people pleasing, over functioning, and the realization that healing required more than treating physical symptoms.

If you are a woman over 45 who feels exhausted, overwhelmed, or like your body has been trying to tell you something, this conversation is for you.

Join Reclaiming YOU Collective: https://tinyurl.com/ReclaimingYOUMbrshp

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:22:01 GMT 1 When Your Body Forces You to Slow Down | A Midlife Wake-Up Call full Angela Parker 2728 false Why Do Women Feel Dismissed by Healthcare? a4484981-39b1-41b4-8828-9df401f875c3 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/why-do-women-feel-dismissed-by-healthcare If you have ever left a doctors appointment feeling unheard, rushed, or dismissed, you are not alone.

In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Adanna Ikedilo, founder of The GYN Lounge, to talk about what has been missing in womens healthcare and what it looks like when care is actually centered around you.

We talk about why so many women normalize discomfort, how trust gets broken in medical spaces, and what shifts when women finally feel seen and heard.

This is not just about healthcare. It is about how women experience themselves in their bodies and what we have been taught to accept.

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]]> If you have ever left a doctors appointment feeling unheard, rushed, or dismissed, you are not alone.

In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Adanna Ikedilo, founder of The GYN Lounge, to talk about what has been missing in womens healthcare and what it looks like when care is actually centered around you.

We talk about why so many women normalize discomfort, how trust gets broken in medical spaces, and what shifts when women finally feel seen and heard.

This is not just about healthcare. It is about how women experience themselves in their bodies and what we have been taught to accept.

Join Reclaiming YOU Collective: https://tinyurl.com/ReclaimingYOUMbrshp

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:14:40 GMT 2 Why Do Women Feel Dismissed by Healthcare? full Angela Parker 2869 false What Freedom Really Looks Like for Women in Midlife | Choosing Yourself Without Guilt 5f57fb16-51a4-45a1-add2-23f0ba900d1a https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/what-freedom-really-looks-like-for-women-in-midlife-choosing-yourself-without-guilt What does freedom really look like for women in midlife, and why does reinvention feel so hard even when you know something needs to change?

In this conversation, Im joined by Frances Benjamin, whose mission is helping women rest, reset, and redesign their lives without guilt.

Together, we talk about choosing yourself in your 40s, 50s, and beyond, and what it means to create a life that feels more honest, aligned, and free.

If you are a woman over 45 who knows there is something more for you, this conversation is for you.

Join Reclaiming YOU Collective: https://tinyurl.com/ReclaimingYOUMbrshp

]]> What does freedom really look like for women in midlife, and why does reinvention feel so hard even when you know something needs to change?

In this conversation, Im joined by Frances Benjamin, whose mission is helping women rest, reset, and redesign their lives without guilt.

Together, we talk about choosing yourself in your 40s, 50s, and beyond, and what it means to create a life that feels more honest, aligned, and free.

If you are a woman over 45 who knows there is something more for you, this conversation is for you.

Join Reclaiming YOU Collective: https://tinyurl.com/ReclaimingYOUMbrshp

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:13:57 GMT 3 What Freedom Really Looks Like for Women in Midlife | Choosing Yourself Without Guilt full Angela Parker 2196 false Embracing Single Life After 60 7d9ed479-88a9-4bae-837e-466216899526 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/embracing-single-life-after-60 In this video, Single but Not Alone Embracing Life After 60 we explore the real emotions of being single after 60 in this enlightening video. We address the common feeling of loneliness balanced with stories of contentment and self-discovery. Discover how women over 60 overcome feelings of isolation and what they do to build meaningful relationships or enjoy fulfilling lives on their own terms. This video is for anyone navigating singlehood after 60, offering hope, insights, and strategies to thrive.

]]> In this video, Single but Not Alone Embracing Life After 60 we explore the real emotions of being single after 60 in this enlightening video. We address the common feeling of loneliness balanced with stories of contentment and self-discovery. Discover how women over 60 overcome feelings of isolation and what they do to build meaningful relationships or enjoy fulfilling lives on their own terms. This video is for anyone navigating singlehood after 60, offering hope, insights, and strategies to thrive.

]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:34:16 GMT 13 Embracing Single Life After 60 full Angela Parker 2602 false Speeding Up (or Slowing Down) the Aging Process 1a57fa4e-3809-4715-b3e2-804f9ec541ce https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/speeding-up-or-slowing-down-the-aging-process Aging is more than just wrinkles its happening deep inside our cells, in our gut, and in the silent ways inflammation wears us down. In this thought-provoking conversation with a holistic health practitioner, we explore the science and lifestyle habits that shape how we age and how women over 50 can protect their health, energy, and joy.

]]> Aging is more than just wrinkles its happening deep inside our cells, in our gut, and in the silent ways inflammation wears us down. In this thought-provoking conversation with a holistic health practitioner, we explore the science and lifestyle habits that shape how we age and how women over 50 can protect their health, energy, and joy.

]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:32:32 GMT 14 Speeding Up (or Slowing Down) the Aging Process full Angela Parker 5606 false How Women Over 50 Can Start a Business & Find Purpose 93e4eb72-d82d-43da-a21e-5cdfe0ad4559 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/how-women-over-50-can-start-a-business-find-purpose In this empowering conversation, I sit down with Tracie Collins @Tracie_Collins serial entrepreneur, purpose coach, and founder of the National Black Doulas Associationto talk all things business, reinvention, and alignment after 50.

We get real about the myths that hold Black women back from starting a business in midlife, the spiritual side of purpose, and how women over 50 can turn their wisdom into wealth. If youve ever felt like its too late to launch something newthis episode is for you.

]]> In this empowering conversation, I sit down with Tracie Collins @Tracie_Collins serial entrepreneur, purpose coach, and founder of the National Black Doulas Associationto talk all things business, reinvention, and alignment after 50.

We get real about the myths that hold Black women back from starting a business in midlife, the spiritual side of purpose, and how women over 50 can turn their wisdom into wealth. If youve ever felt like its too late to launch something newthis episode is for you.

]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:18:19 GMT 13 How Women Over 50 Can Start a Business & Find Purpose full Angela Parker 3115 false Part 2 | Depression After 50 | What Women Need to Know About Healing 35a1b902-8805-45d0-8a91-153e27ed3991 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/part-2-depression-after-50-what-women-need-to-know-about-healing Part 2...Why are so many Black women over 50 suffering in silence?In this powerful episode, I sit down with a licensed therapist Temple @WordUpWithTemple as we unpack the real experiences behind depression in midlife Black women. We go beyond the basicstalking about grief disguised as strength, ancestral trauma, unspoken rage, spiritual disconnection, and the emotional toll of constantly holding it all together.If you've ever felt invisible, exhausted, or unsure how to name what you're carryingthis conversation is for you. We're bringing compassion, cultural truth, and soul-deep wisdom to a topic that deserves more than clichs and surface talk.

]]> Part 2...Why are so many Black women over 50 suffering in silence?In this powerful episode, I sit down with a licensed therapist Temple @WordUpWithTemple as we unpack the real experiences behind depression in midlife Black women. We go beyond the basicstalking about grief disguised as strength, ancestral trauma, unspoken rage, spiritual disconnection, and the emotional toll of constantly holding it all together.If you've ever felt invisible, exhausted, or unsure how to name what you're carryingthis conversation is for you. We're bringing compassion, cultural truth, and soul-deep wisdom to a topic that deserves more than clichs and surface talk.

]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:16:28 GMT 12 Part 2 | Depression After 50 | What Women Need to Know About Healing full Angela Parker 2352 false Depression After 50 | What Women Need to Know About Healing and Hope c5daaaa5-7ebd-4185-b546-f95caeee7aca https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/depression-after-50-what-women-need-to-know-about-healing-and-hope In this powerful episode, Depression After 50 | What Women Need to Know About Healing and Hope, I sit down with a licensed therapist to unpack the real experiences behind depression in midlife women. We go beyond the basicstalking about grief disguised as strength, ancestral trauma, unspoken rage, spiritual disconnection, and the emotional toll of constantly holding it all together.

]]> In this powerful episode, Depression After 50 | What Women Need to Know About Healing and Hope, I sit down with a licensed therapist to unpack the real experiences behind depression in midlife women. We go beyond the basicstalking about grief disguised as strength, ancestral trauma, unspoken rage, spiritual disconnection, and the emotional toll of constantly holding it all together.

]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:13:43 GMT 11 Depression After 50 | What Women Need to Know About Healing and Hope full Angela Parker 3035 false When Parenting Ends and Relating Begins | Parents & Adult Children After 50 35b44892-baa4-47ca-96de-0489086ac9f2 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/when-parenting-ends-and-relating-begins-parents-adult-children-after-50 When parenting ends and relating begins, relationships between parents and adult children after 50 often shift in unexpected ways. This conversation explores how parentadult child relationships change when roles evolve, expectations go unspoken, and boundaries need to be redefined.In this episode of Unapologetically 50+, Im joined by therapist Temple Jackson to talk about listening, boundaries, grief, and repair in parentadult child relationships during midlifewithout blame, fixing, or forcing outcomes.

]]> When parenting ends and relating begins, relationships between parents and adult children after 50 often shift in unexpected ways. This conversation explores how parentadult child relationships change when roles evolve, expectations go unspoken, and boundaries need to be redefined.In this episode of Unapologetically 50+, Im joined by therapist Temple Jackson to talk about listening, boundaries, grief, and repair in parentadult child relationships during midlifewithout blame, fixing, or forcing outcomes.

]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:10:51 GMT 10 When Parenting Ends and Relating Begins | Parents & Adult Children After 50 full Angela Parker 2723 false Menopause Isn't Just Hot Flashes 37a85f30-b00d-4da3-8b0f-afaba0de413c https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/menopause-isn-t-just-hot-flashes Did you know that menopause is actually a specific day? This video clarifies key menopause facts, explaining that it officially begins after 365 days without a cycleyour 'menopause birthday.' We're sharing essential menopause tips and fostering menopause awareness for all women's health journeys. Understanding the signs of menopause can help navigate this middle age transition with greater clarity. Im joined by Beverly Heels, @beverlyheelshealthwellness824a health and wellness coach who supports women through menopause using a grounded, holistic approach centered on clarity, confidence, and connection to self.

]]> Did you know that menopause is actually a specific day? This video clarifies key menopause facts, explaining that it officially begins after 365 days without a cycleyour 'menopause birthday.' We're sharing essential menopause tips and fostering menopause awareness for all women's health journeys. Understanding the signs of menopause can help navigate this middle age transition with greater clarity. Im joined by Beverly Heels, @beverlyheelshealthwellness824a health and wellness coach who supports women through menopause using a grounded, holistic approach centered on clarity, confidence, and connection to self.

]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:06:57 GMT 9 Menopause Isn't Just Hot Flashes full Angela Parker 3593 false The Healing Power of Rest & Silence | Women in Midlife 99928d0b-726a-4141-be2a-cea0fa994200 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/the-healing-power-of-rest-silence-women-in-midlife Discover the transformative power of rest and silence for healing. In this video, we explore the concept of adding power to your rest and silence, and how it can revolutionize your well-being. By tapping into the energy of stillness, you can unlock a deeper level of healing and rejuvenation. Learn how to harness the power of quiet contemplation to calm your mind, soothe your body, and nurture your spirit.

Join us as we delve into the world of mindful rest and silence, and uncover the secrets to achieving profound healing and inner peace. Whether you're seeking to manage stress, overcome anxiety, or simply find more balance in your life, this video will guide you on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. Get ready to experience the profound benefits of powered rest and silence for yourself, and start your path to holistic healing today.

]]> Discover the transformative power of rest and silence for healing. In this video, we explore the concept of adding power to your rest and silence, and how it can revolutionize your well-being. By tapping into the energy of stillness, you can unlock a deeper level of healing and rejuvenation. Learn how to harness the power of quiet contemplation to calm your mind, soothe your body, and nurture your spirit.

Join us as we delve into the world of mindful rest and silence, and uncover the secrets to achieving profound healing and inner peace. Whether you're seeking to manage stress, overcome anxiety, or simply find more balance in your life, this video will guide you on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. Get ready to experience the profound benefits of powered rest and silence for yourself, and start your path to holistic healing today.

]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:59:14 GMT 8 The Healing Power of Rest & Silence | Women in Midlife full Angela Parker 3441 false Rediscovering Yourself After 20+ Years of Marriage & Motherhood e2be292e-d04a-4c6c-96ad-8cbf60e89fd6 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/rediscovering-yourself-after-20-years-of-marriage-motherhood After decades of marriage and motherhood, many women find themselves asking: Who am I now?In this powerful conversation with a licensed therapist, @ToriProphetLMFT we explore the emotional, mental, and cultural shifts women face when their long-term roles begin to change. From letting go of guilt to setting boundaries, from grieving old dreams to discovering new passionsthis episode is for every woman ready to reconnect with her true self.

]]> After decades of marriage and motherhood, many women find themselves asking: Who am I now?In this powerful conversation with a licensed therapist, @ToriProphetLMFT we explore the emotional, mental, and cultural shifts women face when their long-term roles begin to change. From letting go of guilt to setting boundaries, from grieving old dreams to discovering new passionsthis episode is for every woman ready to reconnect with her true self.

]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:52:09 GMT 7 Rediscovering Yourself After 20+ Years of Marriage & Motherhood full Angela Parker 4406 false Part 2: How Non-Traditional Relationships Redefine Commitment 7930809a-d451-48de-b38d-8801bdaec33d https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/part-2-how-non-traditional-relationships-redefine-commitment Part 2: In this video, How Non-Traditional Relationships Redefine Commitment for black women over 50, me and my gues Taylor Sparks from @Organicloven will discover how non traditional relationships are reshaping concepts of love and commitment, especially for those over 50. Well explore polyamory, open relationships, and more, offering insights and real stories from those who've embraced these dynamic relationship norms.

]]> Part 2: In this video, How Non-Traditional Relationships Redefine Commitment for black women over 50, me and my gues Taylor Sparks from @Organicloven will discover how non traditional relationships are reshaping concepts of love and commitment, especially for those over 50. Well explore polyamory, open relationships, and more, offering insights and real stories from those who've embraced these dynamic relationship norms.

]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:48:24 GMT 5 Part 2: How Non-Traditional Relationships Redefine Commitment full Angela Parker 2879 false How Non-Traditional Relationships Redefine Commitment 8eaa64ba-7acc-4d6d-958a-71be9fe63664 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/how-non-traditional-relationships-redefine-commitment In this video, How Non-Traditional Relationships Redefine Commitment for black women over 50, me and my guest Taylor Sparks from @Organicloven will discover how non traditional relationships are reshaping concepts of love and commitment, especially for those over 50. Well explore polyamory, open relationships, and more, offering insights and real stories from those who've embraced these dynamic relationship norms.

]]> In this video, How Non-Traditional Relationships Redefine Commitment for black women over 50, me and my guest Taylor Sparks from @Organicloven will discover how non traditional relationships are reshaping concepts of love and commitment, especially for those over 50. Well explore polyamory, open relationships, and more, offering insights and real stories from those who've embraced these dynamic relationship norms.

]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:43:57 GMT 4 How Non-Traditional Relationships Redefine Commitment full Angela Parker 3552 false Ethical Non Monogamy - A Midlife Conversation About Desires, Honesty and Choice 2a1d1bec-a4f1-430b-80fe-67c707c6608b https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/ethical-non-monogamy-a-midlife-conversation-about-desires-honesty-and-choice Ethical Non Monogamy A Midlife Conversation About Desires, Honesty and Choice. This is a conversation that often surfaces in midlife, especially as long-term relationships evolve, bodies change, and menopause shifts how many women experience desire, intimacy, and connection.In this episode of Unapologetically 50+, Im joined by Taylor Sparks, founder of @Organicloven erotic educator, relationship coach, and intimacy advocate. Taylor has spent years helping adults talk honestly about pleasure, consent, boundaries, and what intimacy can look like across different seasons of life.This conversation about ethical non-monogamy in midlife is not about convincing anyone to choose a particular lifestyle. Its about removing shame, widening understanding, and allowing space for honest dialogue especially for adults navigating menopause, changing desire, and long-term partnership dynamics.

]]> Ethical Non Monogamy A Midlife Conversation About Desires, Honesty and Choice. This is a conversation that often surfaces in midlife, especially as long-term relationships evolve, bodies change, and menopause shifts how many women experience desire, intimacy, and connection.In this episode of Unapologetically 50+, Im joined by Taylor Sparks, founder of @Organicloven erotic educator, relationship coach, and intimacy advocate. Taylor has spent years helping adults talk honestly about pleasure, consent, boundaries, and what intimacy can look like across different seasons of life.This conversation about ethical non-monogamy in midlife is not about convincing anyone to choose a particular lifestyle. Its about removing shame, widening understanding, and allowing space for honest dialogue especially for adults navigating menopause, changing desire, and long-term partnership dynamics.

]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:33:18 GMT 3 Ethical Non Monogamy - A Midlife Conversation About Desires, Honesty and Choice full Angela Parker 4402 false The Hidden Cost of Being the Strong Black Woman | Superwoman Schema & John Henryism Explained 741b6707-8010-4275-bb20-ea372b58683d https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/the-hidden-cost-of-being-the-strong-black-woman-superwoman-schema-john-henryism-explained In this discussion, we explore the concept of retirement, drawing parallels with various celebrated roles that eventually conclude. We humorously suggest retiring outdated personas, likening it to a "frayed, funky cape" that no longer serves. This conversation offers valuable insights into navigating personal finance and planning for an aging population, emphasizing financial security and wealth building. If something in your life feels unclear right now...

]]> In this discussion, we explore the concept of retirement, drawing parallels with various celebrated roles that eventually conclude. We humorously suggest retiring outdated personas, likening it to a "frayed, funky cape" that no longer serves. This conversation offers valuable insights into navigating personal finance and planning for an aging population, emphasizing financial security and wealth building. If something in your life feels unclear right now...

]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:01:45 GMT 2 The Hidden Cost of Being the Strong Black Woman | Superwoman Schema & John Henryism Explained full Angela Parker 3863 false Perimenopause to Post Menopause Explained | Symptoms, Relief and Self-Care Tips 2e58bf18-2ca2-40bd-bd20-66b9d05cc834 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/perimenopause-to-post-menopause-explained-symptoms-relief-and-self-care-tips Struggling with hot flashes, mood swings, brain fog, or fatigue? Youre not alone. In this video, we break down perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopausespecifically for Black womenso you can finally understand whats happening in your body and how to manage it naturally.

]]> Struggling with hot flashes, mood swings, brain fog, or fatigue? Youre not alone. In this video, we break down perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopausespecifically for Black womenso you can finally understand whats happening in your body and how to manage it naturally.

]]> Sat, 03 Jan 2026 23:58:06 GMT 1 Perimenopause to Post Menopause Explained | Symptoms, Relief and Self-Care Tips full Angela Parker 6943 false Leaving Your 9-to-5 After 40 | TRANSFORMING Your Life e9f2bda4-e8bb-4f42-8959-2bc60e634ac4 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/leaving-your-9-to-5-after-40-transforming-your-life In this powerful conversation, the speaker shares their personal experience of a pivotal moment in their professional journey, highlighting how a company-wide decision on raises impacted their perspective on their current "career" path. This discussion offers valuable "career advice" for individuals considering their options when their "salary" expectations aren't met, and explores the intricacies of "getting paid" what you're worth. It's a compelling look at recognizing when it's time to consider "how to change jobs" and pursue new opportunities.

]]> In this powerful conversation, the speaker shares their personal experience of a pivotal moment in their professional journey, highlighting how a company-wide decision on raises impacted their perspective on their current "career" path. This discussion offers valuable "career advice" for individuals considering their options when their "salary" expectations aren't met, and explores the intricacies of "getting paid" what you're worth. It's a compelling look at recognizing when it's time to consider "how to change jobs" and pursue new opportunities.

]]> Sat, 03 Jan 2026 23:53:07 GMT 15 Leaving Your 9-to-5 After 40 | TRANSFORMING Your Life full Angela Parker 3400 false Women Discover HEALING Through THEIR Truth a6649a09-10b6-4211-a44f-32d2724ba8f1 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/women-discover-healing-through-their-truth In this powerful discussion, we explore the challenges many women face in setting boundaries and asserting themselves. We talk about how to say no effectively and how to set boundaries without feeling guilty, emphasizing that this is a crucial step towards empowerment. This conversation offers practical insights and strategies for establishing healthy personal boundaries in various aspects of life.

]]> In this powerful discussion, we explore the challenges many women face in setting boundaries and asserting themselves. We talk about how to say no effectively and how to set boundaries without feeling guilty, emphasizing that this is a crucial step towards empowerment. This conversation offers practical insights and strategies for establishing healthy personal boundaries in various aspects of life.

]]> Sat, 03 Jan 2026 23:47:59 GMT 14 Women Discover HEALING Through THEIR Truth full Angela Parker 2805 false Discover HEALING Power of Journaling | Kathy Hampton 5006fc1f-f451-4d9c-8259-016ba43eb9d7 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/discover-healing-power-of-journaling-kathy-hampton Join Kathy Hampton as she shares the transformative power of journaling to heal your mind, body, and spirit. In this video, Kathy reveals how this simple yet powerful practice can help you process your emotions, gain clarity, and cultivate a deeper sense of self-awareness. From reducing stress and anxiety to unlocking your creative potential, discover the numerous benefits of journaling and how it can become a powerful tool for personal growth and healing. Whether you're a seasoned journaler or just starting out, this video will inspire you to tap into the healing power of journaling and unlock a more fulfilling life.

]]> Join Kathy Hampton as she shares the transformative power of journaling to heal your mind, body, and spirit. In this video, Kathy reveals how this simple yet powerful practice can help you process your emotions, gain clarity, and cultivate a deeper sense of self-awareness. From reducing stress and anxiety to unlocking your creative potential, discover the numerous benefits of journaling and how it can become a powerful tool for personal growth and healing. Whether you're a seasoned journaler or just starting out, this video will inspire you to tap into the healing power of journaling and unlock a more fulfilling life.

]]> Sat, 03 Jan 2026 23:44:52 GMT 13 Discover HEALING Power of Journaling | Kathy Hampton full Angela Parker 3848 false 8 Must Ask Money Questions for Women Over 50 542a89cb-2b5f-45d6-9e6b-123fafcdd372 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/8-must-ask-money-questions-for-women-over-50 We are looking at the recent behavior of the "stocks" market, especially since February 19th, when it reached an "all time high" before pulling back. This discussion explores the general upward "trend" of the market and what happens during these pullbacks, offering crucial insights for "investing" and "money management". Understanding these patterns is key for anyone interested in "personal finance" and market dynamics. Subscribe to Unapologetically 50+ for thoughtful conversations on leadership, mindset, and becoming who youre meant to be in this season of life.

]]> We are looking at the recent behavior of the "stocks" market, especially since February 19th, when it reached an "all time high" before pulling back. This discussion explores the general upward "trend" of the market and what happens during these pullbacks, offering crucial insights for "investing" and "money management". Understanding these patterns is key for anyone interested in "personal finance" and market dynamics. Subscribe to Unapologetically 50+ for thoughtful conversations on leadership, mindset, and becoming who youre meant to be in this season of life.

]]> Sat, 03 Jan 2026 23:36:54 GMT 12 8 Must Ask Money Questions for Women Over 50 full Angela Parker 4361 false Fear, Guilt & Loyalty: Why Women Can't Leave What's Draining Them c121580b-782c-4572-8dc6-3127d7d56092 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/fear-guilt-loyalty-why-women-can-t-leave-what-s-draining-them In this powerful discussion, we explore the truth behind "fear," guilt, and loyalty, and how these forces shape the choices women make. We discuss how "fear" convinces women that staying is safer than choosing themselves, hindering their "personal growth." This episode offers clear insight and compassionate language for what you may be experiencing, focusing on building "inner strength" and strategies for "overcoming fear" to move forward.

]]> In this powerful discussion, we explore the truth behind "fear," guilt, and loyalty, and how these forces shape the choices women make. We discuss how "fear" convinces women that staying is safer than choosing themselves, hindering their "personal growth." This episode offers clear insight and compassionate language for what you may be experiencing, focusing on building "inner strength" and strategies for "overcoming fear" to move forward.

]]> Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:59:49 GMT 11 Fear, Guilt & Loyalty: Why Women Can't Leave What's Draining Them full Angela Parker 2096 false Modern Leadership & Mindset Shifts a7a90349-3f88-4c53-b4f6-768027adb5d2 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/modern-leadership-mindset-shifts In this insightful conversation, we explore the concept of a "worst case scenario" and how to approach it without fear. We discuss methods like "risk analysis" and the "scenario development process" to consider potential challenges. This helps in developing "strategic thinking" and "business foresight," moving beyond simply avoiding problems to proactively preparing for various outcomes through "scenario modelling."

]]> In this insightful conversation, we explore the concept of a "worst case scenario" and how to approach it without fear. We discuss methods like "risk analysis" and the "scenario development process" to consider potential challenges. This helps in developing "strategic thinking" and "business foresight," moving beyond simply avoiding problems to proactively preparing for various outcomes through "scenario modelling."

]]> Sat, 03 Jan 2026 20:59:18 GMT 10 Modern Leadership & Mindset Shifts full Angela Parker 3205 false How Eating for Healing Transformed My Journey | Nicole R'Shae d1bdf69d-f382-4a04-9f0f-ac6540b416f1 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/how-eating-for-healing-transformed-my-journey-nicole-r-shae Can changing what you eat change how you age? In this deeply honest and enlightening conversation, Nicole R'Shae Holiday how adopting a plant-based lifestyle transformed her health, energy, and relationship with her body. We talk about the real shifts from better sleep and reduced inflammation to emotional clarity and hormonal balance that happen when food becomes fuel for healing.

]]> Can changing what you eat change how you age? In this deeply honest and enlightening conversation, Nicole R'Shae Holiday how adopting a plant-based lifestyle transformed her health, energy, and relationship with her body. We talk about the real shifts from better sleep and reduced inflammation to emotional clarity and hormonal balance that happen when food becomes fuel for healing.

]]> Sat, 25 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT 9 How Eating for Healing Transformed My Journey | Nicole R'Shae full Angela Parker 4312 false Redefining Home, Travel & Self-Discovery After 50 | Ulonda Locating Cozy f58ebda3-0647-467d-8e02-e523135169a1 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/redefining-home-travel-self-discovery-after-50-ulonda-locating-cozy In this inspiring episode of Unapologetically 50+, I sit down with Ulonda of Locating Cozya full-time solo traveler, house sitter, and expat redefining what it means to feel at home.We talk about how she crafted a life of freedom, curiosity, and healing through pet sitting abroad and embracing cozy living around the world. From the emotional shifts of solo travel to how different cultures view animals, care, and connectionyou dont want to miss this.If youve ever asked yourself, Can I really create a different kind of life after 50?this episode is your yes.

]]> In this inspiring episode of Unapologetically 50+, I sit down with Ulonda of Locating Cozya full-time solo traveler, house sitter, and expat redefining what it means to feel at home.We talk about how she crafted a life of freedom, curiosity, and healing through pet sitting abroad and embracing cozy living around the world. From the emotional shifts of solo travel to how different cultures view animals, care, and connectionyou dont want to miss this.If youve ever asked yourself, Can I really create a different kind of life after 50?this episode is your yes.

]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT 8 Redefining Home, Travel & Self-Discovery After 50 | Ulonda Locating Cozy full Angela Parker 4295 false Healing Family Trauma 13a2d5b2-cefd-4640-a145-bf1c0f9d4aaf https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/healing-family-trauma Every family has its secrets. For women, those unspoken stories often turn into silence, guilt, or invisible weight. What happens when the very people who were supposed to protect you are the ones who shaped your deepest wounds? Today, were peeling back the layers of family dysfunction and trauma to explore how those hidden legacies shape the women we become and how we can rewrite the story. And the perfect person to have this discussion with is Temple Jackson, Licensed social worker and therapist.

]]> Every family has its secrets. For women, those unspoken stories often turn into silence, guilt, or invisible weight. What happens when the very people who were supposed to protect you are the ones who shaped your deepest wounds? Today, were peeling back the layers of family dysfunction and trauma to explore how those hidden legacies shape the women we become and how we can rewrite the story. And the perfect person to have this discussion with is Temple Jackson, Licensed social worker and therapist.

]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 20:39:59 GMT 7 Healing Family Trauma full Angela Parker 3800 false How Rigid Boundaries Can Sabotage Midlife Connection 7e29c800-8f4f-4a1c-a75c-f3fd1ff56ee0 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/how-rigid-boundaries-can-sabotage-midlife-connection In this episode of Boundaries & Becoming, were diving deep into the shadow side of strength rigid boundaries that look like power, but quietly sabotage intimacy, trust, and growth.For women over 50, swinging from no boundaries to too many is a survival response. But when that protection turns into disconnection, its time to ask: Am I strong or am I stuck?

]]> In this episode of Boundaries & Becoming, were diving deep into the shadow side of strength rigid boundaries that look like power, but quietly sabotage intimacy, trust, and growth.For women over 50, swinging from no boundaries to too many is a survival response. But when that protection turns into disconnection, its time to ask: Am I strong or am I stuck?

]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT 8 How Rigid Boundaries Can Sabotage Midlife Connection full Angela Parker 579 false How Trauma Disguises Itself as Protection 6e6cc2a4-a86d-4aca-a25c-ffdd706552bd https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/how-trauma-disguises-itself-as-protection In Episode 2 of the Boundaries & Becoming series, were diving deep into the difference between boundaries rooted in clarity and walls built from trauma. When weve been hurt especially over years of caretaking, over-giving, or betrayal its easy to confuse self-protection with isolation.This conversation is especially for women over 50 who are ready to stop living in survival mode and start living with emotional freedom and truth.

]]> In Episode 2 of the Boundaries & Becoming series, were diving deep into the difference between boundaries rooted in clarity and walls built from trauma. When weve been hurt especially over years of caretaking, over-giving, or betrayal its easy to confuse self-protection with isolation.This conversation is especially for women over 50 who are ready to stop living in survival mode and start living with emotional freedom and truth.

]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT 5 How Trauma Disguises Itself as Protection full Angela Parker 396 false Healthy Boundaries vs Emotional Walls After 50 4bf660e4-2c54-44a8-91cd-29185665aa19 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/healthy-boundaries-vs-emotional-walls-after-50 In this first episode of Boundaries & Becoming, were diving into a powerful and necessary truth: Not every boundary is healthy and some are actually emotional walls. Especially for Black women over 50, boundaries can become blurred by survival mode, past hurt, and a lifetime of holding it all together. But now? Its time to shift from protection to purpose.This episode is for you if youre ready to stop hiding behind Im protecting my peace and start becoming who you truly are free, connected, and unapologetically whole.

]]> In this first episode of Boundaries & Becoming, were diving into a powerful and necessary truth: Not every boundary is healthy and some are actually emotional walls. Especially for Black women over 50, boundaries can become blurred by survival mode, past hurt, and a lifetime of holding it all together. But now? Its time to shift from protection to purpose.This episode is for you if youre ready to stop hiding behind Im protecting my peace and start becoming who you truly are free, connected, and unapologetically whole.

]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT 4 Healthy Boundaries vs Emotional Walls After 50 full Angela Parker 279 false Unlock Peace and Mental Clarity d03ab3f1-ca3c-4c1a-ac94-e048a4da8b37 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/unlock-peace-and-mental-clarity In this video, we celebrate and empower women on their journey towards mental clarity and rejuvenation. This episode is dedicated to unraveling the unique burdens that shadow your daily lives and transforming them into strengths.

]]> In this video, we celebrate and empower women on their journey towards mental clarity and rejuvenation. This episode is dedicated to unraveling the unique burdens that shadow your daily lives and transforming them into strengths.

]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 01:00:00 GMT 3 Unlock Peace and Mental Clarity full Angela Parker 4818 false Women Healing from Grief and Loss After Trauma 08242ec6-4311-421e-8660-cff272e1dbfb https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/women-healing-from-grief-and-loss-after-trauma In this episode, I talk with Temple Jackson LICSW, about BLACK Women HEALING from Grief and Loss After Trauma? Healing after loss can be a unique and isolating experience for Black women 50+, who often face cultural and societal expectations that can make it difficult to process their grief. In this video, we'll explore the specific challenges that Black women in this age group may face when dealing with loss, and provide guidance on how to navigate the healing process. From finding community and support to prioritizing self-care and self-compassion, we'll discuss practical strategies for coping with grief and finding a path towards healing and renewal. If you're a Black woman 50+ who's experienced loss and is looking for a safe and supportive space to heal, this video is for you.

]]> In this episode, I talk with Temple Jackson LICSW, about BLACK Women HEALING from Grief and Loss After Trauma? Healing after loss can be a unique and isolating experience for Black women 50+, who often face cultural and societal expectations that can make it difficult to process their grief. In this video, we'll explore the specific challenges that Black women in this age group may face when dealing with loss, and provide guidance on how to navigate the healing process. From finding community and support to prioritizing self-care and self-compassion, we'll discuss practical strategies for coping with grief and finding a path towards healing and renewal. If you're a Black woman 50+ who's experienced loss and is looking for a safe and supportive space to heal, this video is for you.

]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2025 01:00:00 GMT 2 Women Healing from Grief and Loss After Trauma full Angela Parker 4865 false Never Too Old for New Beginnings | Life-Changing Journeys | Blaxit Global c8244b09-6695-470f-97c4-19bfd9f00911 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/never-too-old-for-new-beginnings-life-changing-journeys-blaxit-global Are you contemplating a major life change, considering moving abroad, or simply ready to reinvent yourself? In this inspiring video, with Chrishan from @BlaxitGlobal we delve into the journey of someone who decided it was never too late to transform their life. Discover how they embraced new challenges and opportunities, reshaping their path and perspective

]]> Are you contemplating a major life change, considering moving abroad, or simply ready to reinvent yourself? In this inspiring video, with Chrishan from @BlaxitGlobal we delve into the journey of someone who decided it was never too late to transform their life. Discover how they embraced new challenges and opportunities, reshaping their path and perspective

]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 01:09:18 GMT 1 Never Too Old for New Beginnings | Life-Changing Journeys | Blaxit Global full Angela Parker 3971 false