Thriving In Midlife: Living Beyond Mediocre

Where have I been the past several months? Well, I like to call the past 4-5 months as my transitional season with 2 moves, job change and a divorce. The exciting news is I am pivoting my podcast to a new topic but still for women in midlife- Solo Travel Adventures. The new podcast will equip women over 50 to build confidence to safely travel solo. I hope you will join my Facebook community of sister travelers as well. https://www.facebook.com/groups/860865768609200 Join my new podcast and subscribe as well. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2048349

What is Pilates? A body-mind exercise modality that works full-body in a non-impact way. Pilates focuses on strengthen and connecting all movement through our “core”, which includes the abdominals, back muscles, hips, gluteus, and even shoulder area. My journey with Pilates began during my dancing years of graduate school in 1997. After 2001 when the practice became more accessible to the masses, I began teaching more and explored the Pilates equipment teacher certification. Joseph Pilates quotes: “Pilates is the complete coordination of body, mind and spirit.” “In 10 sessions you’ll feel the difference, in 20 sessions you’ll see the difference, and in 30 sessions you’ll have whole new body.” My life is now eating, breathing and sleeping the Pilates way. www.cherylbeckesch.com Instagram: @thrivinginmidlife

Have you ever wet yourself while laughing or coughing? Do you experience urine leakage? You are not alone but it can be prevented. Daily Kegel exercises can improve any urinary incontinence. As we age this becomes an embarrassing issue, especially if we are in public. Another part of our pelvic health includes the overall urinary tract. Every woman I know has had at least 1 UTI in their life. UTI's can become more frequent during menopause due to the decrease in circulating estrogen. UTI's can be caused by: 1) incorrect wiping in the bathroom, 2) sexual activity, 3) yeast infections not addressed, 4) menopause, 5) birth control such as a diaphragm Care for a UTI with drinking lots of water, 100% cranberry juice, herbs, Oil of Oregano and other immune supporting herbs like Echinacea and Goldenseal. We don't want to end up wearing Depends, so take care of your Pelvic Health. www.cherylbeckesch.com Instagram- @thrivinginmidlife

We all have experienced transitions in our lives creating stress. But how do you handle this uncharted territory/season? Even if you currently are not dealing with this situation, at some point we all do. Despite everything around you being uncertain, you can create certainty and familiar grounding with a routine: a morning and/or evening routine that you can do and take anywhere you find yourself. In today's episode I share what helps ground me and the specifics of my morning and evening routine which has been a lifesaving as I transition in my living situation, my work situation, my end of a marriage and relationship with those around me. Feel free to share with me what you do to ground yourself amidst the chaos of life. Instagram: @thrivinginmidlife thrivinginmidlifepodcast@gmail.com www.cherylbeckesch.com

Mothers- where would we be without them? None of us would exist if it weren't for mothers. As a tribute to all women and mothers on this pre-Mother's Day celebration in the US. We do so much as women and mothers, which can be a thankless job. Our reward will be in heaven. Please care for yourself and honor those who "mothered" you. Even if you are a "Motherless Daughter" as I am, you can still remember with love that person. Leave me your comments or suggestions for a topic through: https://www.speakpipe.com/Thrivinginmidlife www.cherylbeckesch.com