Girl, I'm Making It Through

Still Sensual. Still Becoming.

What if sensuality didn’t disappear with age… but actually deepened? In this episode of Girl, I’m Making It Through, Tracy Marchelle sits down with author, speaker, and book festival founder Donna Banks, a vibrant woman in her 70s who is living proof that confidence, creativity, and sensuality don’t retire. This honest and powerful conversation explores what it really means to continue becoming — at every stage of life. Together, Tracy and Donna talk about aging, sensual confidence, relationships later in life, and the freedom that comes from finally being comfortable in your own skin. Because the truth is… you don’t age out of desire, creativity, or living fully. You evolve into it. In this episode we talk about: • Why many women over 50 misunderstand their desirability • How sensuality evolves as we age • Finding confidence in your body and your voice • Navigating relationships and companionship later in life • Why women must stop shrinking themselves as they get older • The beauty of becoming better than you were About Donna Banks Donna Banks is the founder of a major book festival and the author of the Ila’s Diamonds erotic suspense series. In her 70s, she continues to write boldly, speak honestly, and encourage women to live fully, unapologetically, and with intention. 🎙 Subscribe for more conversations about life, growth, relationships, healing, and becoming better than we were. Connect with Tracy Marchelle Podcast: Girl, I’m Making It Through A space for honest conversations about life transitions, reinvention, relationships, menopause, personal growth, and the courage it takes to keep becoming. Because no matter what chapter you’re in… Girl, we’re making it through. For visual, visit www.youtube.com/@girlimmakingitthrough

Quieting the Storm Within

In this episode of Girl, I’m Making It Through, Tracy Marchelle sits down with Dr. Mara Mesa, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and fellow veteran, for a powerful conversation about trauma, shame, PTSD, and the quiet ways survival mode can stay with us long after the storm has passed. Together they explore how the nervous system carries stress, why high-functioning women often struggle privately, and what it means to begin quieting the storm within. This episode is for the woman who has survived a lot — but is ready to experience peace. Season 2: Better Than I Was Find the video here: https://youtu.be/bqvLgmIyagw

The Woman I Wear

There comes a point in a woman’s life when she realizes it’s not just about the clothes — it’s about how she feels in them. In this episode of Girl, I’m Making It Through, Season 2: Better Than I Was, I sit down with Robyn of RH Image to unpack how image shapes confidence — especially during seasons of change. We talk honestly about the quiet disconnect many women feel when they look in the mirror, and how style can either hide us or help us show up more fully. Robin shares insights from years of styling women across different ages, professions, and life stages. With her background in fashion merchandising and makeup artistry, she explains how wardrobe choices, color, and quality pieces can support confidence in real life — not just for special occasions, but for everyday presence. This isn’t about trends. It’s about alignment. We explore: How mood shows up in the way we dress The difference between comfort and hiding Why confidence doesn’t have to come before intention And how to dress for the woman you are now — not who you used to be If you’ve ever felt “off” in your own image, this conversation is for you. Because sometimes growth isn’t loud. Sometimes it shows up in how you choose to be seen. Visuals on https://www.youtube.com/@GirlImMakingItThrough ✨ Subscribe for more conversations about becoming better than we were. ✨ Share this with a woman who is evolving in this season. #GirlImMakingItThrough #BetterThanIWas #WomenOver50 #Confidence #PersonalStyle #MidlifeGrowth #RHImage

From Survival to Regulated: Choose Calm. Choose Alignment

So many women are functioning in survival mode and calling it normal. In this episode of Girl, I’m Making It Through, Tracy Marchelle sits down with Dr. Tijana Eby, chiropractor and functional wellness practitioner, to talk about what it really means to move from burnout and overwhelm into regulation, resilience, and sustainable health. This conversation goes beyond quick fixes. We unpack nervous system regulation, chronic stress, women’s health ownership, and why true wellness must feel accessible and aligned — not performative or pressure-filled. If you’ve been doing “all the right things” and still not feeling well… this episode is for you. You’ll walk away with:  • A deeper understanding of how stress impacts your body  • Practical ways to support nervous system regulation  • A mindset shift around sustainable wellness  • Encouragement to reconnect with your body instead of overriding it Season 2 is called Better Than I Was — and this episode reminds us that becoming better doesn’t start with doing more. It starts with regulating, reconnecting, and rebuilding from a grounded place. If this conversation resonated, like, comment, and share with a woman who needs it. And remember… Girl, we’re making it through. #GirlImMakingItThrough #BetterThanIWas #WomensHealth #NervousSystemHealth #FunctionalWellness #WomenOver50 #HealingJourney

Called to the Continent: The Courage to Go Alone

What happens when God calls you beyond your comfort zone… and the only answer is yes? In this powerful Season 2 episode of Girl, I’m Making It Through, we sit down with Venida, a woman who boldly answered God’s voice and traveled solo to Africa. What began as a trip across continents became a life-changing journey of faith, courage, and transformation. Venida opens up about what was happening in her life when she felt the call, the fears she had to overcome, and the strength she discovered along the way. This episode is for every woman who has ever felt God pulling her toward something bigger… even when it feels scary, unfamiliar, or lonely. Because sometimes obedience requires bravery. And sometimes the journey is where you become better than you were. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about solo travel, spiritual growth, and the courage it takes to walk into the unknown with God. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes this season. #GirlImMakingItThrough #CalledToTheContinent #FaithJourney #SoloTravel #ChristianWomen #BetterThanIWas #WomenOfFaith