Rocking Midlife®- the Podcast

• From Pajamas to Purpose with Olga Thompson

  Welcome back to the podcast! 🎙️What happens when an award-winning comedienne, actor, and author known as the “Big Fat Greek Mother” gets real about midlife, menopause, and mental health? Pure magic. In this heartwarming, hilarious, and deeply vulnerable conversation, I sit down with Olga Thompson—comedian, actor, writer, and author of Split Ends and New Beginnings. From growing up in her family’s North London hair salon to surviving breakdowns, raising three boys, becoming a voice for midlife women, and launching her comedy tour My Big Fat Greek Menopause, Olga proves that joy really can be found on the other side of hardship.🎙️ Highlights:Why Olga says her life didn’t truly begin until 40.Surviving breakdowns, burnout, and shame—and choosing joy anyway.The inspiration behind her book Split Ends and New Beginnings.How comedy, storytelling, and community help women feel seen in midlife.The importance of giving yourself grace and creating space for YOU.This is midlife at its realest—equal parts laughter, tears, and encouragement.📍Connect with Olga: Book: "Split Ends and New Beginnings" (Amazon affiliate link) >> HERE Insta: https://www.instagram.com/big_fat_greekmother FB: https://www.facebook.com/bigfatgreekmother Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.olgathompson.com/🔗 Links & Resources:Grab Cat’s Free Ebook: Your Ultimate Midlife Side Hustle Guide!Stay connected: www.catcoluccio.comJoin the Midlife Conversation: Rocking Midlife® Facebook Group👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow midlife rockstars!Here's to ROCKING your Midlife Season and beyond!

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• Horses, Healing & Midlife Reinvention with Sue Willoughby

  Welcome back to the podcast! 🎙️What if the secret to unlocking your stuck, stressed-out life wasn’t in more “doing”... but in standing still with a horse? In this deeply inspiring and surprising episode, I chat with Equus Coach® and reinvention queen Sue Willoughby. From overcoming a difficult childhood to becoming a certified life coach, (with a fascinating work history in between,) Sue’s journey has been anything but straight forward—and at the center of it all? Horses. Sue now helps midlife women break free from burnout, rediscover their purpose, and get real—no fluff, no judgment—through intuitive coaching sessions alongside her four-legged partners. 🌟🎙️ Highlights:– Intro to Sue’s wild and wonderful journey– What is Equus Coaching, really?– Why horses are the ultimate BS detectors– How fear is just “tissue paper”– From stand-up comedy to soulful coaching– The power of curiosity in midlife reinvention📍Connect with Sue👉 Learn more about Sue’s coaching: https://willoughbycoaching.com and if you are interested in one of her amazing Equus retreats, she has generously offered a special discount to listeners: VIP2025📸 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby/⁠⁠⁠    FB: https://www.facebook.com/willoughbycoaching/⁠⁠⁠    LI: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/⁠    YT: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SueWilloughby⁠    Podcast: https://www.alifeworthbeing.com/🔗 Links & Resources:Grab Cat’s Free Ebook: Your Ultimate Midlife Side Hustle Guide!Stay connected: www.catcoluccio.comJoin the Midlife Conversation: Rocking Midlife® Facebook Group👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow midlife rockstars!Here's to ROCKING your Midlife Season and beyond!

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• Widowed at 48: Grief, Burnout and Resilience with Stacey Johnson

  Welcome back to the podcast! 🎙️When Stacey Johnson lost her husband at just 48—weeks after losing her stepfather and supporting her mother through a heart procedure—her world crumbled. But in the wake of unimaginable grief, she discovered an inner strength that changed the trajectory of her life.Now a women’s empowerment coach and resilience mentor, Stacey helps high-achieving women regulate their nervous systems, break free from overthinking, and rebuild their lives after grief or life-altering transitions.🎙️ Highlights:How trauma affects your body—even when you don’t realize itThe surprising symptoms of grief and burnout midlife women often ignoreStacey’s practical tips for emotional regulation and nervous system healingThe power of giving yourself permission to overthink—and how to stop the spiralWhy self-care is so much more than bubble baths and spa daysWhether you're navigating grief, burnout, or simply feeling stuck in midlife, Stacey’s wisdom and tools will leave you empowered and anchored.🛷 Connect with Stacey Johnson:👉 Check out her free kit: "Calm and Focus Breakthrough Kit" at https://stacey-johnson-coaching.kit.com/b2e160290e📸 YouTube / Linkedin: @StaceyJohnsonCoaching🔗 Links & Resources:Grab Cat’s Free Ebook: Your Ultimate Midlife Side Hustle Guide!Stay connected: www.catcoluccio.comJoin the Midlife Conversation: Rocking Midlife® Facebook Group👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow midlife rockstars!Here's to ROCKING your Midlife Season and beyond!

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• From Rock Bottom to Rocking Midlife: Holly Oldham on Reinventing Life and Business

  Welcome back to the podcast! 🎙️What if your entire life fell apart—and that was the beginning of everything? In this engaging episode of the Rocking Midlife® Podcast, we meet Holly Oldham—a freelance writer, comedic poet, and entrepreneur who rebuilt her life from the ground up after leaving a 19-year marriage with just $100 in her wallet.Holly candidly shares how she went from feeling broken and unsupported to becoming a thriving business owner, managing luxury homes and making $88K part-time with her concierge cleaning company, PRMF Luxury Cleaning. Her motto? Pause. Reflect. Move Forward.🎙️ Highlights:How Holly turned her pain into purpose after a divorceWhy she believes midlife is the perfect time to reinventHer unique business model that blends cleaning, pet-sitting, meal-prepping, and home managementHer insights on embracing personal growthTips for anyone wanting to launch a service-based business at midlifeWhether you're starting over, dreaming of a side hustle, or simply need a dose of hope—this episode is a must-listen!🛷 Connect with Holly Oldham:👉 Check out her course: "From Solo Cleaner to Essential House Manager" at https://bit.ly/4184CJd📸 FB/IG: @PauseReflectMoveForward🔗 Links & Resources:Grab Cat’s Free Ebook: Your Ultimate Midlife Side Hustle Guide!Stay connected: www.catcoluccio.comJoin the Midlife Conversation: Rocking Midlife® Facebook Group👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow midlife rockstars!Here's to ROCKING your Midlife Season and beyond!

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• Trails to Classrooms: Leadership, Sled Dogs & Reinvention with Dr. Robert Forto

  Welcome back to the podcast! 🎙️What do sled dogs, midlife reinvention, and university leadership training have in common? This week's episode features the fabulous Dr. Robert Forto—a dog musher, academic, and entrepreneur—who turned his midlife “crisis” into an incredible new chapter by going back to school at 44.From running a 35-dog sled team in the wilds of Alaska to lecturing university students using those very dogs as leadership models, Robert shares his extraordinary journey and the powerful life lessons he’s learned from the trail to the classroom. Whether you're feeling stuck, seeking purpose, or wondering if it’s “too late” to start again, this conversation will inspire you to dream big, dare to fail, and take the leap. 🎙️ Highlights:Why Robert traded a Corvette for a college degree in his 40sLessons from sled dogs that apply to leadership, teamwork, and lifeWhat it’s like to go back to school surrounded by 20-somethingsThe power of experiential learning and finding your purpose at any ageEncouragement for midlifers to pursue new dreams—no matter how wild!🛷 Connect with Dr. Robert Forto:👉 https://robertforto.com📸 FB/IG: @robertforto🔗 Links & Resources:Grab Cat’s Free Ebook: Your Ultimate Midlife Side Hustle Guide!Stay connected: www.catcoluccio.comJoin the Midlife Conversation: Rocking Midlife® Facebook Group👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow midlife rockstars!Here's to ROCKING your Midlife Season and beyond!

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