Nancy DelSanto calls out to forty and fifty-year-olds to embrace midlife by recentering on their true self and weeding out activities that no longer bring them meaning and purpose, joy or connection.

Just back from Maison et Objet, the international interior design show, Barbara Bell shares how travel and design can change the way you live. Nancy Del Santo and Barbara discuss traveling as an immersive experience, bucket list travel ideas, overcoming anxiety about traveling, and getting started with your own travel itinerary.

From iconic cruise destinations to the newest safari land and cruise packages, travel experts Eve and Thomas Chauvel share what you should consider for your next trip. Learn about expedition voyages, river cruises, small ship cruises, personalized excursions, and the benefits of inter-generational cruise experiences.

Host Nancy DelSanto talks about the results of her experiment with a fruit and vegetable rich diet, intermittent fasting, and other recommendations from medical doctor Felice L. Gersh. Could you change your life by doing more of something that’s beneficial to you and less of something that isn’t? Nancy talks about the benefits of listening to more music and reducing your TV time. Easy ways to create a visually compelling environment for listening to music are shared.

Nancy DelSanto talks with Dr. Felice L. Gersh, M.D. about integrative medicine, the therapeutic toolbox used to treat early-stage medical issues, the role of estrogen in women’s bodies, menopause, circadian rhythm, sleep cycles, the role of digestion, and new studies about fasting.

Statistically, New Year’s Resolutions don’t work. Nancy DelSanto advocates for a one word intention that can change your upcoming year.

Can furniture be healthy for you? Shannon Willey, proprietor of Sea Green Designs LLC, works with artisans and eco-conscious companies to create beautiful furniture, lighting, and accessories that are better for your health.

As 2018 ends, Nancy Del Santo walks you through a 3 step process to set yourself up for a lifestyle that brings you more joy, connection, and fulfillment. Reflecting on her own transformation living on the coast as an empty nester, Nancy shares how you can side step anxiety and regain your confidence even when the future is uncertain. Get bonus content and a reflection cheat sheet at https://askdecor.com/podcast/17

Attention women over 50: it’s likely you'll be the one in charge of your family's finances. Do you feel comfortable about how you’ll afford your second half of life? Get a better understanding of budget formulas that work, unexpected costs in retirement, and the value of a team to help you navigate your financial future. Get bonus materials at https://askdecor.com/podcast/financial-planning

Use your wisdom to step into the life you really want in your second half. • Stories of how intuition can help you problem solve, lead you toward more joy, and keep you safer • Watch for signs of synchronicity to know you’re on the right path • How to try new things and know if you’re going in the right direction Get a special exercise that will surprise and delight you at https://askdecor.com/podcast/intuition