How to Overcome Money Fear and Start Planning for the Life You Want with Jennifer Lee

How to Overcome Money Fear and Start Planning for the Life You Want with Jennifer Lee

Money doesn’t have to be frightening—it’s a tool that can help you create the life you want. Deborah sits down with Jennifer R. Lee, AWMA®, AIF®, for an encouraging conversation about facing your finances, moving beyond avoidance and taking practical steps toward a more secure future. Jennifer explains why it’s never too late to start saving and planning—and why even small improvements can make a meaningful difference. Whether you’re just beginning to take control of your money or reassessing an existing financial plan, this episode offers a reassuring invitation to pull your head out of the sand, understand what you have and move forward with greater confidence. Learn more about Jennifer: https://calendly.com/jennifermodernwealth [https://calendly.com/jennifermodernwealth] Website: https://modern-wealth.com/ [https://modern-wealth.com/] Find Jennifer’s book: https://squeezethejuicebook.com/product/squeeze-the-juice-live-with-purpose-then-leave-a-legacy/ [https://squeezethejuicebook.com/product/squeeze-the-juice-live-with-purpose-then-leave-a-legacy/] Discussions in this show should not be construed as specific recommendations or investment advice. Always consult with your investment professional before making important investment decisions. Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a registered Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Modern-Wealth, LLC and Cambridge are not affiliated.

The Olympic Mindset: How to Dream Bigger, Fear Less & Go for Gold

In this inspiring episode of Over 50 Shades of Great, Deborah Read is joined by Michelle Cameron Coulter — Olympic gold medalist, speaker, podcast host, mom of four, and a woman whose story is filled with courage, resilience, and possibility. Michelle shares how she went from being a little girl afraid of the water to winning Olympic gold for Canada in synchronized swimming at the 1988 Olympics. But this conversation is about so much more than a medal. Michelle opens up about fear, perfectionism, body image, grief, motherhood, faith, and what it means to keep jumping into life, even when you feel scared. Together, Deborah and Michelle talk about resilience, community, letting go of being so hard on ourselves, and why our next chapter can still be filled with purpose, joy, and possibility. If you’ve ever felt stuck, afraid, or unsure of what comes next, this episode will remind you that there is always a way — and you are capable of more than you think. This is a conversation about courage, community, letting go of fear, and remembering that it’s never too late for another great chapter. Ways to Connect with Michelle: 🌐 Website https://www.michellecameroncoulter.com [https://www.michellecameroncoulter.com/] 🎤 TEDx Talk – How to Move from Perfection to Possibility https://youtu.be/w5_l3tzGRRg [https://youtu.be/w5_l3tzGRRg] 🎙️ Podcast – Inspiring Possibilities – The Courage to Jump In!! Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/inspiring-possibilities-with-michelle-cameron-coulter/id1546492973 [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/inspiring-possibilities-with-michelle-cameron-coulter/id1546492973] YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@michelle_cameroncoulter?si=FA4K1jSgSoF3FgXH [https://youtube.com/@michelle_cameroncoulter?si=FA4K1jSgSoF3FgXH] 💼 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-cameron-coulter-o-c-oly [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-cameron-coulter-o-c-oly] 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michellecameroncoulter [https://www.instagram.com/michellecameroncoulter] ✨ Positive Prime – Inspiring Possibilities Session https://michellecameroncoulter.com/inspiringpossibilitiessession [https://michellecameroncoulter.com/inspiringpossibilitiessession] 📘 The Courage to Jump In – Starter Guide https://michellecameroncoulter.com/thecouragetojumpin [https://michellecameroncoulter.com/thecouragetojumpin]

The Hidden Grief of Career Change (And How to Move Forward)

What happens when a career change feels like grief? In this episode of Over 50 Shades of Great, Deborah talks with career grief coach and former entertainment executive Laverne McKinnon about job loss, burnout, career transition, professional heartbreak, and reinvention after 50. Laverne explains why leaving a job, being laid off, or changing industries can feel like losing part of your identity — especially for women over 40 and 50 whose careers have been tied to purpose, confidence, success, and belonging. Deborah also shares her own experience navigating career reinvention after years in television, becoming a first-time mother after 50, and learning to sit in the unknown of what comes next. This episode is for women in midlife who are facing career change, burnout, ageism, layoffs, or a major life transition — and need a reminder that their purpose is bigger than any job title. Connect with Laverne McKinnon Career Strategist & Grief Recovery Specialist Substack: https://moonshotmentor.substack.com/ [https://moonshotmentor.substack.com/] Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lavernem/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lavernem/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWBuL2OWgglO_YHyFdJOGpg]: @moonshotmentor Instagram: @lavernemckinnon When A Career Breaks Your Heart | Laverne McKinnon | TEDxForbesParkSalon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cKGfGwLcHk

The Truth About Perimenopause: Hormones, Skin & Feeling Like Yourself Again

Dr. Trevor Cates joins Deborah for an eye-opening conversation about hormones, skin, perimenopause, menopause, and the real meaning of beauty after 50. Author of Natural Beauty Reset, Dr. Cates explains why skin can be an outer reflection of what’s happening inside the body — from thyroid and hormones to sugar, inflammation, gut health, and stress. Deborah and Dr. Cates also talk about bioidentical hormones, the importance of testing, foods that support glowing skin, why omega-3s matter, and the biggest beauty mistakes women make as they age. This episode is for every woman who has been told her labs are “normal” but still doesn’t feel like herself. Free Hormonal Harmony Guide https://drtrevorcates.com/hormonal-harmony-guide/ [https://drtrevorcates.com/hormonal-harmony-guide/] Books Natural Beauty Reset https://www.amazon.com/s?k=natural+beauty+reset+trevor+cates [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=natural+beauty+reset+trevor+cates] Clean Skin From Within https://www.amazon.com/s?k=clean+skin+from+within+trevor+cates https://drtrevorcates.com/ [https://drtrevorcates.com/]

Human Design Explained: Discover Your Purpose, Personality & True Self

What if the key to transforming your life isn’t changing who you are—but remembering who you’ve always been? In this eye-opening episode of Over 50 Shades of Great, Deborah welcomes world-renowned Human Design experts Carola Eastwood and Chetan Parkyn for a conversation that challenges conventional ideas about identity, purpose, and personal growth. Together, they explore how Human Design can help you understand your unique energetic blueprint, make better decisions, improve relationships, and navigate life’s biggest transitions with greater confidence and clarity. They also discuss the five Human Design types, how this system differs from astrology, and why learning to trust your own design can be especially powerful during midlife and beyond. Deborah shares her own journey of discovering she’s an Emotional Generator, the profound impact it had on her career and relationships, and how she’s using Human Design to parent her daughter in a way that honors her individuality from day one. You’ll also hear fascinating insights on: * Living in alignment with your authentic self * Midlife reinvention and finding your purpose * Human Design and parenting * Soulmates, relationships, and emotional decision-making * Ancestral patterns, karma clearing, and generational healing * Why your greatest gift is embracing who you were born to be If you’re curious about Human Design, seeking deeper self-awareness, or navigating a new chapter after 50, this conversation will leave you inspired to trust yourself and step into your fullest potential. Because your purpose isn’t to become someone else—it’s to become more fully you. https://evolutionaryhumandesign.com/ [https://evolutionaryhumandesign.com/] https://evolutionaryhumandesign.com/human-design-books/ [https://evolutionaryhumandesign.com/human-design-books/] https://evolutionaryhumandesign.com/karma-clearing-by-design/ [https://evolutionaryhumandesign.com/karma-clearing-by-design/] https://evolutionaryhumandesign.com/hdts/ [https://evolutionaryhumandesign.com/hdts/]