Real Girls Guide to Midlife: Author Angela Burk on Rewriting the Rules After 50

Real Girls Guide to Midlife: Author Angela Burk on Rewriting the Rules After 50

I LOVE hearing from you! Drop me a text! 💬 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2421631/fan_mail/new] Angela Burk spent years being the good girl. The rule follower. The one who showed up exactly the way everyone expected. Then her forties hit and everything she thought she knew got rewritten all at once. A difficult divorce. A career leap into a pre-IPO startup with no safety net. Menopause she did not see coming until she was already in it. And somewhere in the middle of all of it, falling for a man who lives in Australia while she lives in California. Angela is the founder of Real Girls Guide to Midlife and author of the book by the same name. In this conversation she opens up about the rulebook she spent decades following without ever questioning where it came from, the moment she realized the best parts of herself had gone missing, and what it took to burn that rulebook down and build a version of her life that actually belongs to her. We get into self possession, the stories we let define us at work and at home, why no is a complete sentence, and the simple practice of saying out loud what you need even when no one else is listening. Angela also shares how her sons are responding to the woman she has become and why she has almost no regrets about any of it. Plus Angela is giving away three copies of her book to three lucky listeners. Details on how to enter are in this episode. If you are in the middle of your own midlife rewrite, or you think you might be circling one, this conversation is for you. Connect with Angela Book: Real Girls Guide to Midlife, available wherever you buy books Substack: realgirlsguidetomidlife.com   Instagram: @realgirlsguide55 Website: realgirlsguide.com Want More? Grab your Human Design chart here: https://www.abeautifulfix.com/pages/hdchart Want to unpack it together? Book a 1:1 session here: https://www.abeautifulfix.com/products/discover-you-a-personalized-60-minute-human-design-reading Subscribe to A Beautiful Fix on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-beautiful-fix/id1778297690] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0eDzXH0rz5xCelaKZDsfnv?si=65766f9794d442bf] Ready to feel more alive and aligned? Grab my free guide, Finding Your Beautiful Fix: Simple Shifts to Rediscovering Your Inner Power : https://www.abeautifulfix.com/pages/get-your-free-guide-finding-your-beautiful-fix Subscribe to Tracy’s weekly Sunday Love Note, Thought Gems, at abeautifulfix.com [https://abeautifulfix.com]—your weekly reminder to pause, breathe, and choose your focus. Support the Show 💕 Love this episode? Follow & leave a quick review—it helps others find A Beautiful Fix! 💬 Join the conversation on Instagram & Facebook @ABeautifulFix [https://instagram.com/ABeautifulFix] or find me on LinkedIn: Tracy Hill. Have a thought to share? Reach me directly at abeautifulfix.com [https://abeautifulfix.com/]. 🎙️ Know someone who should be a guest?...

Stop Editing Yourself

I LOVE hearing from you! Drop me a text! 💬 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2421631/fan_mail/new] Are you a good blender? Not the kitchen kind. The kind where you walk into a room and immediately start editing yourself down to something safer, smaller, and easier for everyone else to digest. In this episode we get into Satya, the second of the ancient yogic principles called the Yamas, and what truthfulness actually means when you apply it to yourself. Spoiler: it has nothing to do with being brutally honest with other people and everything to do with stopping the performance you have been giving your whole life. Plus what Human Design revealed about why some of us were never built to blend in and what happens when you finally stop trying. Want More? Grab your Human Design chart here: https://www.abeautifulfix.com/pages/hdchart Want to unpack it together? Book a 1:1 session here: https://www.abeautifulfix.com/products/discover-you-a-personalized-60-minute-human-design-reading Subscribe to A Beautiful Fix on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-beautiful-fix/id1778297690] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0eDzXH0rz5xCelaKZDsfnv?si=65766f9794d442bf] Ready to feel more alive and aligned? Grab my free guide, Finding Your Beautiful Fix: Simple Shifts to Rediscovering Your Inner Power : https://www.abeautifulfix.com/pages/get-your-free-guide-finding-your-beautiful-fix Subscribe to Tracy’s weekly Sunday Love Note, Thought Gems, at abeautifulfix.com [https://abeautifulfix.com]—your weekly reminder to pause, breathe, and choose your focus. Support the Show 💕 Love this episode? Follow & leave a quick review—it helps others find A Beautiful Fix! 💬 Join the conversation on Instagram & Facebook @ABeautifulFix [https://instagram.com/ABeautifulFix] or find me on LinkedIn: Tracy Hill. Have a thought to share? Reach me directly at abeautifulfix.com [https://abeautifulfix.com/]. 🎙️ Know someone who should be a guest?...

Can Sex Actually Get Better With Age? with Susan Bratton

I LOVE hearing from you! Drop me a text! 💬 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2421631/fan_mail/new] What if we’ve been given the wrong story about aging? In this episode of A Beautiful Fix, Tracy sits down with intimacy expert Susan Bratton for a candid conversation about desire, connection, pleasure, and why some things actually do get better with age. Susan shares her own journey from Silicon Valley executive to one of the world’s leading voices on intimacy and sexual wellness. Together, they explore why so many women disconnect from this part of themselves, the difference between sex and intimacy, how pleasure impacts confidence and vitality, and why intimacy can be viewed as a skill set that continues to grow throughout life. This conversation isn’t just about sex. It’s about possibility. It’s about self-trust. It’s about questioning the idea that certain parts of life have an expiration date. In this episode, we discuss: * Why intimacy and pleasure don’t have to decline with age * The difference between sex, connection, and orgasmic intimacy * How cultural conditioning shapes the way women think about desire * Why pleasure, confidence, and vitality are more connected than we realize * The role communication plays in creating deeper intimacy * Why many women are told the wrong story about aging * Susan’s concept of the Upward Pleasure Spiral and how intimacy can continue to evolve throughout life * What becomes possible when women stop assuming the best part is behind them Whether you’re curious about intimacy, navigating midlife, looking to deepen connection in your relationship, or simply interested in what it means to feel more alive, this conversation will give you plenty to think about. Connect with Susan Bratton: Website: https://betterlover.com Newsletter: https://betterlover.com Substack: https://betterlover.substack.com Longevity Wins: https://longevitywins.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanbratton YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BetterLover If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might need this conversation. Want More? Grab your Human Design chart here: https://www.abeautifulfix.com/pages/hdchart Want to unpack it together? Book a 1:1 session here: https://www.abeautifulfix.com/products/discover-you-a-personalized-60-minute-human-design-reading Subscribe to A Beautiful Fix on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-beautiful-fix/id1778297690] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0eDzXH0rz5xCelaKZDsfnv?si=65766f9794d442bf] Ready to feel more alive and aligned? Grab my free guide, Finding Your Beautiful Fix: Simple Shifts to Rediscovering Your Inner Power : https://www.abeautifulfix.com/pages/get-your-free-guide-finding-your-beautiful-fix Subscribe to Tracy’s weekly Sunday Love Note, Thought Gems, at abeautifulfix.com [https://abeautifulfix.com]—your weekly reminder to pause, breathe, and choose your focus. Support the Show 💕 Love this episode? Follow & leave a quick review—it helps others find A Beautiful Fix! 💬 Join the conversation on Instagram & Facebook @ABeautifulFix [https://instagram.com/ABeautifulFix] or find me on LinkedIn: Tracy Hill. Have a thought to share? Reach me directly at abeautifulfix.com [https://abeautifulfix.com/]. 🎙️ Know someone who should be a guest?...

Yamas and Llamas: Bet You Didn't Know You Needed Both

I LOVE hearing from you! Drop me a text! 💬 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2421631/fan_mail/new] You already know how to be kind to others. But how kind are you to yourself? In this episode we get into Ahimsa, the first of the ancient yogic principles called the Yamas and Niyamas, and what it actually means to practice non violence toward yourself. Spoiler: it starts with how you talk to yourself when nobody is listening. Plus a miniature llama named Yama who somehow ended up at the center of all of it. Come for the llama. Stay for the thousand year old wisdom. Want More? Grab your Human Design chart here: https://www.abeautifulfix.com/pages/hdchart Want to unpack it together? Book a 1:1 session here: https://www.abeautifulfix.com/products/discover-you-a-personalized-60-minute-human-design-reading Subscribe to A Beautiful Fix on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-beautiful-fix/id1778297690] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0eDzXH0rz5xCelaKZDsfnv?si=65766f9794d442bf] Ready to feel more alive and aligned? Grab my free guide, Finding Your Beautiful Fix: Simple Shifts to Rediscovering Your Inner Power : https://www.abeautifulfix.com/pages/get-your-free-guide-finding-your-beautiful-fix Subscribe to Tracy’s weekly Sunday Love Note, Thought Gems, at abeautifulfix.com [https://abeautifulfix.com]—your weekly reminder to pause, breathe, and choose your focus. Support the Show 💕 Love this episode? Follow & leave a quick review—it helps others find A Beautiful Fix! 💬 Join the conversation on Instagram & Facebook @ABeautifulFix [https://instagram.com/ABeautifulFix] or find me on LinkedIn: Tracy Hill. Have a thought to share? Reach me directly at abeautifulfix.com [https://abeautifulfix.com/]. 🎙️ Know someone who should be a guest?...

Why We Need to Laugh More with Lynn Harris of GOLD Comedy

I LOVE hearing from you! Drop me a text! 💬 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2421631/fan_mail/new] What if laughter is more than just entertainment? In this episode of A Beautiful Fix, Lynn Harris joins Tracy for a conversation about comedy, connection, caregiving, creativity, and why humor might be one of the most underrated forms of healing we have. Lynn is the founder of GOLD Comedy, a comedy school and creative community helping women use humor to build confidence, connection, and careers. Together, Tracy and Lynn talk about the art of comedy, why women are still underrepresented in the comedy world, how laughter changes the nervous system, and why making people laugh is far more powerful than we realize. They also explore: * why laughter feels so good physically and emotionally * how comedy helps people move through difficult seasons of life * the relationship between humor, vulnerability, and connection * women in stand-up comedy and entertainment * the surprising power of improv and storytelling * why confidence may not actually be the problem This episode will make you laugh, think differently about comedy, and maybe remind you not to take life quite so seriously. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with Lynn Harris: GOLD Comedy [http://www.goldcomedy.com/] is the online comedy school, professional network, and content studio where women, non-binary creators, and other “others" build their comedy careers, join a powerful community, and make funny stuff that gets seen on all kinds [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIuuv2VrgNQ] of stages [https://frigid.nyc/festivals/neurotica/] and screens. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9hxUCDdWOo] Unlimited classes, community, shows, and more, all online. Join from anywhere, anytime!   [http://www.goldcomedy.com/]Explore here [http://club.goldcomedy.com/]: http://club.goldcomedy.com/   Time-sensitive class(es) + things to do * Build and Pitch Any Idea with Ryan Cunningham [https://club.goldcomedy.com/plans/1971932?bundle_token=085f484b6f6e5b49e5baae0395876d5e&utm_source=manual] (starts June 22) Learn more here: https://club.goldcomedy.com/plans/1971932?bundle_token=085f484b6f6e5b49e5baae0395876d5e&utm_source=manual   For any of the above, use code GOLD10PERCENTOFF for … 10% off!  Not sure what's for you, where to start, or how to pay? Book your FREE comedy consult [https://www.instagram.com/p/DVwSC85jlZv/] with GOLD founder Lynn Harris here [https://calendly.com/chat-with-lynn-harris/chat-about-your-comedy-goals-w-lynn-harris-gold-comedy]: https://calendly.com/chat-with-lynn-harris/chat-about-your-comedy-goals-w-lynn-harris-gold-comedy  Instagram: @lynnharris [https://www.instagram.com/lynnharris?utm_source=chatgpt.com] GOLD Comedy Instagram: @goldcomedy [https://www.instagram.com/goldcomedy?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Website: https://www.goldcomedy.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com [https://www.goldcomedy.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Personal Website: https://www.lynnharris.net/?utm_source=chatgpt.com [https://www.lynnharris.net?utm_source=chatgpt.com] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnharris1/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnharris1/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Want More? Grab your Human Design chart here: https://www.abeautifulfix.com/pages/hdchart Want to unpack it together? Book a 1:1 session here: https://www.abeautifulfix.com/products/discover-you-a-personalized-60-minute-human-design-reading Subscribe to A Beautiful Fix on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-beautiful-fix/id1778297690] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0eDzXH0rz5xCelaKZDsfnv?si=65766f9794d442bf] Ready to feel more alive and aligned? Grab my free guide, Finding Your Beautiful Fix: Simple Shifts to Rediscovering Your Inner Power : https://www.abeautifulfix.com/pages/get-your-free-guide-finding-your-beautiful-fix Subscribe to Tracy’s weekly Sunday Love Note, Thought Gems, at abeautifulfix.com [https://abeautifulfix.com]—your weekly reminder to pause, breathe, and choose your focus. Support the Show 💕 Love this episode? Follow & leave a quick review—it helps others find A Beautiful Fix! 💬 Join the conversation on Instagram & Facebook @ABeautifulFix [https://instagram.com/ABeautifulFix] or find me on LinkedIn: Tracy Hill. Have a thought to share? Reach me directly at abeautifulfix.com [https://abeautifulfix.com/]. 🎙️ Know someone who should be a guest?...