Aging Better (Part II): Reframing Midlife, Hormones & What’s Possible

In Part II of the Living Big Mindfully Aging Better mini-series, we continue the conversation about reimagining midlife and what’s possible as we age.

In this episode, Kate is joined by Dr. Betsy Greenleaf, a triple board-certified physician specializing in hormones, integrative medicine, and holistic health, and the founder of The Pause Institute.

Dr. Betsy shares her pro-aging approach to vibrant living—addressing common myths around aging, hormones, and midlife health, and offering practical, empowering insights for both women and men. This conversation is grounding, hopeful, and deeply reassuring, especially for those navigating midlife and beyond.

As the paradigm around aging continues to shift, this episode invites you to rethink decline-based narratives and reconnect with vitality, purpose, and agency in the years ahead.

To support this conversation, Kate has created the Aging Better Tool Kit—a free resource filled with simple micro-practices you can gently weave into daily life. You can download it here: LivingBigMindfully.com.

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Aging Better (Part I): Reimagining Midlife & What’s Possible

As we begin a new year, this episode marks a fresh chapter for the Living Big Mindfully podcast.

After a brief pause, Kate shares reflections on stepping away from the noise, reconnecting with purpose, and moving toward a more intentional way of creating and connecting. The podcast is evolving into a more mindful format—offering mini-series and deeper conversations that honor your time, energy, and lived experience.

This episode sets the foundation for a two-part Aging Better mini-series focused on reframing midlife, purpose, and what’s possible as we age.

In Part I, Kate is joined by Allison McCune Davis, naturopath and author of Sixty Is a Good Start. Together, they explore how to reimagine aging, embrace midlife with intention, and rediscover vitality, meaning, and possibility.

Allison invites us to view life after fifty not as a period of decline, but as an opportunity for growth, clarity, and renewed purpose.

In Part II, the conversation continues Dr. Betsy Greenleaf--with a deeper exploration of the body, hormones, and holistic health—offering practical tools to support vibrant aging for both women and men.

To support this series, Kate has created the Aging Better Tool Kit—a free resource filled with simple tools and gentle micro-practices you can weave into everyday life. Download here: https://livingbigmindfully.com/aging-better

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As the year comes to a close, I wanted to reshare a conversation that continues to resonate—especially during this time of year.

This episode explores a simple question: Can one word change your life?

Rather than setting long lists of resolutions, this approach invites reflection, clarity, and intention. A single word can act as a quiet compass—something to return to when things feel noisy or uncertain.

I’m resharing this episode on New Year’s Eve as an invitation to pause. To reflect on what you’re ready to release from this past year, and what you might want to carry forward into the new one.

There’s nothing to fix. Nothing to accomplish. Just space to listen and consider what feels meaningful for you. If a word begins to emerge, trust it. If not, that’s okay too.

In this episode, Russell Rogers and I dive into the power of intention—and the incredible influence our words can have on how we live our lives.

We talk about:

• Why a single word can be more effective than a New Year’s resolution
• How to choose your word
• Ways to thoughtfully incorporate your word into daily life

Whether you’re reflecting on your physical health, relationships, or personal growth, this conversation offers practical ideas and gentle guidance to help make the year ahead more intentional and meaningful.

As you know, this show is all about inspiring and supporting people to live longer, stronger, and more intentional lives. I’ve been using power words to guide my own year for some time now—and I truly believe in the process. I’ve seen the growth it can bring. Honestly, it’s kind of wild.

If this episode resonates, consider sharing it with a friend or loved one who might appreciate a quieter, more grounded way to step into the New Year.

Whether you’re listening for the first time or you’ve been here for a while, please know how much I appreciate you. Thank you for being part of this community—and for listening. Wishing you a peaceful, healthy year ahead...

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Are you honoring your inner adventurer?

Today we explore that question in a powerful conversation with Ted Jackson — endurance athlete, director of the North Pole Marathon, and philanthropist known for his passion for extreme adventure.

Ted has run seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. He’s rowed across the Atlantic Ocean — twice. He’s crossed the deserts of Chile, raced through the streets of Sydney, and raised significant awareness for Multiple Sclerosis.

But despite these incredible achievements, Ted struggled to feel that he was truly enough. His journey through addiction, self-reflection, and healing eventually helped him realize that adventure isn’t just about the challenge — it’s about growth, resilience, and stepping outside our comfort zones.

This conversation reminds us of the importance of pushing ourselves, embracing discomfort, and recognizing that the spirit of adventure is deeply wired into all of us. I hope it sparks something in you too!

On a personal note — things are shifting a bit in my world. It’s summer, which means I’m spending more time outdoors, unplugging, and filling my creative cup. So podcast episodes may be a little less frequent.

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Once last thing, I want you to remember that your time, your energy, and your health are your most valuable resources. Please protect and treasure them. This podcast is part of my effort to help you live a longer, stronger, more intentional life...

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Hello & Welcome to the Living Big Mindfully Podcast. I'm your host Kate Champion...

I am excited to share another inspirational conversation with you today!

Julie Lewis is a woman with a huge, fearless heart! Julie is an explorer, resilience expert, and bestselling author, with a passion for helping people thrive through connection with nature, awesome adventures, and mindful living.

From the UK originally, Julie now lives in the Middle East, where she runs an outdoor adventure company. She has led 70 global expeditions, and she has a particular love of the water…

Of course, we’ll dive into all that and more…

After connecting with Julie, having an adventure with her is now at the top of my wish list. I am so inspired by her energy, her wisdom, and her mission. I hope this conversation will spark something in you as well!

Quick announcement!

Things are shifting a bit here in my world. In a positive way. It’s summer, which means I am spending lots of time outdoors, filling my creative cup, and having my own adventures.

This means less time on social media, and our podcast episodes will be less regular…

The best way to get the latest episodes, learn about events, and enjoy helpful resources is to sign up for the Community newsletter @ https://www.katechampionauthor.com/ I promise no spam, and you can unsubscribe any time!

Remember, your time, energy, and health are the most valuable resources. Protect and treasure them.

This podcast is part of my mission to help people – you - live a longer, stronger, more intentional life...

Thank you for listening today!

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This week, I have the pleasure of talking with sister duo Elora (aka Cal Grant-Smith) Canne & Jude Kurten. Elora is an author. Jude is an energy healer. Together they shared a sacred adventure in the Australian Outback and wrote a book: Sisters in the Outback: An Uluru Adventure.

They start out by discussing the significance of Uluru as an energy vortex, a living breathing, landscape, and its cultural and spiritual importance - and Jude reminds us to expect magic!

Then we dive in and chat about:

• The importance of grounding oneself by walking barefoot and the connection they felt with nature.
• Being open to learning and leaning in to absorb the energy of the natural world.
• How we can begin to let go of the small, everyday irritations and be open to the flow of life…

Elora and Jude also stress the importance of being intentional, slowing down, and taking our time as we move through the natural world.

This episode is full of wisdom, practical strategies, and sage advice to help us all connect with the magic that’s all around us!

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Hello & Welcome! Kate Champion here…

That’s the voice of Dr. Elsa Wagdy…

Back by popular request! I am delighted to welcome Dr. Elsa Wagdy to the show for our 3rd conversation! (See links in the show notes for the previous episodes).

Dr. E is a board-certified medically trained Doctor with 2 PhDs, three Master's Degrees, and two decades of clinical practice - she works with the mind and body—supporting people in healing from chronic disease and psychological conditions…

You are in for a treat today! Right before we hit record, Dr E & I decided to ‘go with the flow’ and talk about what’s on our hearts and minds, especially with so much coming at us all right now!

Boy! What a powerful conversation! Dr. E covers so much. Honestly, too much to cover here…

Are you ready for a ‘personal coaching session’ designed to help you set boundaries, understand empathy, increase self-awareness, and create more joy in your life? Then I invite you to jump right in. I promise, this will be time well spent…

No surprise, Dr E. packs in tons of tips, strategies & sage advice…

After we wrapped up our conversation, we were talking about the peace that comes from learning how to step back and simply allow life to flow with all its ups and downs, joys and challenges. This is something I have personally been working on--for me, this conversation is a beautiful example of letting go and trusting the process!

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Hello & Welcome! Kate Champion here…

I am excited to share this powerful conversation with you!

This week, I have the pleasure of talking with David Amerland. David is a chemical engineer with a degree in quantum physics, who describes himself as a ‘misfit’.

David loves to simplify the complex. He is passionate about health, fitness, and personal development, and he's the author of Intentional: How to Live, Love, & Play Meaningfully. Of course, I just had to have him on the show!

David and I cover a lot!!!

• He emphasizes the importance of understanding our messy human behavior
• How our desires and intentions drive our identity
• And the pain of the unexamined life…

David explains that we often struggle with internal conflicts between our true selves and societal expectations.

David reminds us that we have a right to be happy!

He stresses the significance of self-awareness, structure, and intentionality as a way we can create meaning in our lives.

No surprise, this episode is packed full of tips, strategies, and sage advice.

…David is so generous with his time, wisdom, and knowledge. As a human who's also passionate about helping people live more intentional lives, I took so much away from this episode.

For the next few weeks, we’re celebrating Community Awareness Month, and I need your help to spread the word. Here’s what I need:

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#3 Please share this podcast with a friend – this is a great way to let someone know you are thinking about them. And, if they reach out to me with a screenshot, I’ll send them a FREE copy of the book too! It’s a win-win! How fun is that?

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