Grown-Ass Woman's Guide
The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide empowers women over 40 in taking charge of their lives. If you're ready to ask for what you want and reinvent your life, whether it's through career change, discovering new ways to manage money, or achieving peak physical, emotional or mental wellness through better health and fitness, TGAWG has your back. This stage of life (dare I say midlife?) comes with its own unique challenges. But it also is a huge opportunity to shift your mindset, discover what's next and take action. I'm your host, Jackie MacDougall, CEO of Grown-Ass Creative, and a woman over 50. My mission is to have conversations that help us all create more connected relationships with our partners, family and friends, learn how to feel better in our bodies, build more confidence and become an even better version of ourselves -- because we are more than worth it. Let's do it together.
Episodes
213 episodes
Speaking as a Side Hustle (even if you're an introvert)
Have you considered a career in speaking? Or maybe you’re thinking about speaking as a side hustle or a way to promote your business expertise. If you’re interested in hopping on stage in front of a crowd, this episode is the ultimate guide to ...
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How to Tap into Your Own Intuition
The following episode includes a brief mention of sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.Imagine being a little girl growing up in Southern California with a world-renowned psychic as your Godmother, only to find...
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Feng Shui Expert: We're Moving into the Era of the Grown-Ass Woman
What if there were a way to bring more joy, abundance, prosperity, peace, and harmony into your life? Oh, but there is. Meet Feng Shui expert, manifesting magnet, alchemist, healer, real-life Irish Celtic Shaman, and the “Mary Poppins of ...
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The Key to Aging Strong
No one has tried more diet trends than Generation X; Atkins, South Beach, non-fat, cabbage soup, grapefruit diet, liquid diet, Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, Slim Fast… Stop the Insanity! We’ve been on and off enough diet rolle...
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Micro Activism: No Bullhorn Required
When it comes to being an activist, are you more the type to stand on stage or lead the parade? Or are you more of an introvert? Maybe you'd prefer to stamp envelopes or organize things behind the scenes. In her new book, MICRO A...
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It's Not Too Late to Have the Best Sex of Your Life
If you ask a grown-ass woman about her sex life, you might be surprised at what you hear. But today’s guest wouldn’t be surprised at all. Dr. Shannon Chavez is a sex therapist and sexual health expert who works with individuals, couples, and gr...
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How to Support Someone Who’s Sick
After she survived cancer, COVID, and heart failure, Jen Singer took all the things she learned about being a patient and married it to her expertise as a medical writer, creating a series of short, informative, and yet funny, guides for newly ...
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Don't Make These Money Mistakes
Who takes the lead when it comes to finances in your household? According to a study done by Bank of America last year, 94% of women believe they'll be personally responsible for their finances at some point in their lives. If that’s real...
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How to Get Better Sleep Tonight
In an informal poll in The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide community, 63% of those who responded said they would categorize their sleep as poor. Why are so many women in midlife and beyond struggling with getting rest? In today’s episode, we are going ...
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When Is It Time to Walk Away?
We hear a lot about grief as it relates to death and dying. But today’s guest is an expert on grieving those who still walk among us. Melody Murray, is the author of
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Top 8 Ways to Stop Aging Yourself Out
We're diving into a topic many of us want to pretend is not happening, and yet we feel it more and more every day -- ageism. Yes, it's everywhere, and when you factor in gender and race, it can become even more of an issue. But som...
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Why Am I Still Not Organized?
Star Hansen is a Certified Professional Organizer (CPO©) and Clutter Whisperer on a mission to help you banish your personal Clutter Monster, take control of your stuff, and create a life you’re truly proud of. Star looks at the deeper meaning ...
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Truth in Fiction
When it comes to fiction, there’s nothing like curling up with a good book. I’m able to shut off my active brain, push everything else aside for a little while and enjoy a great story. Recently, I did that with the On Fire Island by Jane L Rose...
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Healing Isolation with Laughter
Four and a half years ago, I had a woman on the podcast who was just starting a business. And although she believed she had something big on her hands, she had no idea what was ahead of her, ...
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A Sober Discovery
As we work on brand new content coming soon, I wanted to share a few of our “best of” episodes that are perfect for summer listening. Enjoy! We’ll be back soon with a whole new season. Happy Summer!In one of the most raw, hones...
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Getting Involved in Your Own Community
Let me ask you this. How involved in your local community are you? Do you attend events, maybe volunteer for a local nonprofit? Do you have regular ladies’ nights playing Bunco or Cards Against Humanity? Don’t judge. Jenny Ketchepaw...
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A Model for Grown-Ass Women Everywhere
As we work on brand new content coming soon, I wanted to share a few of our “best of” episodes that are perfect for summer listening. Enjoy! We’ll be back soon with a whole new season. Happy Summer!When you’re the world’s first...
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Small, Practical Ways to Find Peace and Joy
As we work on brand new content coming soon, I wanted to share a few of our “best of” episodes that are perfect for summer listening. Enjoy! We’ll be back soon with a whole new season. Happy Summer!Lillian So is the new best fr...
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Making Friends over 40
As we work on brand new content coming soon, I wanted to share a few of our “best of” episodes that are perfect for summer listening. Enjoy! We’ll be back soon with a whole new season. Happy Summer!In an informal poll taken in ...
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Does Gen X Have Mental Health All Wrong?
As we work on brand new content coming soon, I wanted to share a few of our “best of” episodes that are perfect for summer listening. Enjoy! We’ll be back soon with a whole new season. Happy Summer!For many of us over 40, we di...
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What's the Next Right Step?
Are you more the logical, action-focused, checklist-loving kind of woman… or are you more like the aligned with the universe, manifesting, little bit woo woo type? Or maybe you’re like today’s guest — a healthy balance of both. Renee Bo...
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A Matter of Life and Near Death
The last time Nikki Boyer and I spoke on The Grown-Ass Woman's guide, it was March 11, 2020. We sat across from each other at a restaurant in the LA area, with pretty much no idea that would not only be the last time we’d record in a public spa...
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Take Ownership of Your Life
When a woman steps into the most grown-ass version of herself — she becomes absolutely unstoppable. On the Grown-Ass Woman's Guide, you'll hear stories from women who’ve faced the fear. Who’ve taken leaps. And who are ready t...
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Turn Your Strengths into Superpowers
Jenny Ketchepaw is VP of Talent Engagement in the banking industry, and a dynamic certified Clifton strengths coach. When I first heard Jenny speak about strengths, my mind was blown. She helped me understand where I should be targe...
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It's Never Too Late (But You Need to Get Going)
Back in 2011, and still in my early 30s, I launched my very first podcast. I was a co-host of a show called Broadcast that tackled pop culture and current events, but always through the lens of a woman. One of the things I loved about doing tha...
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