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/860865768609200Join 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.comInstagram: @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 diaphragmCare 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.comInstagram- @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: @thrivinginmidlifethrivinginmidlifepodcast@gmail.comwww.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/Thrivinginmidlifewww.cherylbeckesch.com

Are you part of the "sandwich generation" and caring for aging parents while managing your household and children? The idea of a parent or loved one being diagnosed with MCI, dementia or Alzheimer's can be disheartening and overwhelming to manage.* Get help from others. You cannot do this alone.*If a loved one lives alone, assess the situation and get home care help or locate a community care facility.*Advocate for your loved one's care. Don't be afraid to ask questions or even get a second opinion.Important daily routines to support your loved one's health:1) Drink plenty of water2) Proper sleep. Get on a set sleep schedule3) Nutritional support4) Movement/exercise5) Keep a routine in generalFor more logistical questions and guidance, please contact Samantha for a consult.Where to connect with Samantha:www.carewithabundance.comFacebook- Care With AbundanceInstagram- @carewithabundancePodcast: "The Bridges We Build"  https://anchor.fm/samantha-dazeyResources: Books"The End of Alzheimer's" by Dale Bredesan"Alzheimer's Disease- What if There Was a Cure?" by Mary T. Newport, MD"Alzheimer's Solution" by Dean & Ayesha Sherzai, MD

Are you just surviving in life? Create and find joy in several areas of your life now.Create a list of 20 things you enjoy doing that bring you joy. And then start to do them weekly or monthly.Adjust any relationships that are not serving you or reignite a joy with a loved one.Do you need to change careers/jobs? Pivot in your profession if needed. Re-invent yourself and rediscover lost passions.Shift your environment to a place where you feel joy.Leave a comment or idea for future topics at https://www.speakpipe.com/Thrivinginmidlifewww.cherylbeckesch.com@thrivinginmidlife

Are you feeling stuck in the same patterns of thinking?How do you change your negative mindset?How is "mindset" practices from a Biblical perspective different from the mainstream or psychology/counseling approach?Can we overcome a lifetime of failures with this approach? Find out what is missing from any past mindset programs you may have tried.My guest, Dawn Churchill, will address all these questions in this episode.Dawn Churchill is a licensed & ordained Pastor and Prophet, overseen by Apostle EJ Moreno of Chicago IL and New Zion Kingdom Network. She serves as a transformational mindset coach, focusing on healing significant past traumas that shape an individual's current health, wealth, relationships, success, and life purpose. She addresses topics such as: business success, your wealth & money mindset, entrepreneurship, emotional food addictions, narcissistic abuse, and past sexual trauma.Dawn is an author, speaker, and educator who Empowers Quitters to Embrace a Lifestyle of Faith & Possibilities! She serves as the National Coordinator for International Christian Dance Fellowship USA and has taught dance and/or fitness in the US, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, Tobago, and the Bahamas.You can follow Dawn at https://www.facebook.com/DawnReneeChurchill/https://www.facebook.com/DawnChurchillMinistrieshttps://www.instagram.com/dawnchurchill/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnchurchill/Or visit her websites athttps://dawnchurchill.org/https://dawn-churchill-institute.teachable.com/www.cherylbeckesch.comhttps://www.speakpipe.com/Thrivinginmidlife

As women, we need to take care of ourselves; physically, mentally and spiritually.Do you take time for "me time"? Do you see yourself as a priority? It's important that we take the time to fill our cups so we can give and serve others. We often put other people's needs ahead of ours, but we need to respect ourselves enough to not feel guilty or selfish for this time for yourself.Three Excuses:1) "I don't have the money to pamper myself." There are many activities you can do that are free.2) "I don't have the time." We all have the same hours in the day. When we make ourselves a priority and see the importance, we MAKE TIME. We make time for what is important, so schedule self-care time weekly.3) "I feel guilty or selfish." Caring for yourself is not selfish. We have one body and we must take care of it as though a treasure.Examples of Self-care practices:Nature walks or hikingWalk on a beach or near waterJournalingNapGet out in the sun- 15 minutes without sunscreenRead a bookBath-Epsom salts or bubbleFacialManicure/PedicureMassageBlow out your hair or get hair doneCryotherapySaunaGentle exercise* Please note, your list may look different and you need to discover what you enjoy and what fills you up and renews you.Go and take care of yourself in body, mind and spirit and Rise above mediocre!

Many women struggle with self-acceptance of their physical bodies.We must treat our bodies with love and care.Many of us carry with us past ideas of perfect bodies with the pressures of diets, magazine covers, pressures from people in our lives (maybe a parent when you were growing up or spouse).Eliminating our past ideologies of how our bodies should like, whether from past experiences, from others or from society, is key to self-acceptance of our physical bodies.We must ignore the judgements from others in order to move forward in healing. Our bodies are a temple of the Lord (1Cor 6:19, 2 Cor 6:16). We are beautifully and wonderfully made. We need to sweep out these old ideas of how our bodies should be through daily positive affirmations. As we begin to believe in our mind, heart, and spirit, we will come to love our physical beings leading to a respect of our bodies and a desire to take care of our vessels. Stand in front of a mirror and lovingly look at your body and say some positive body affirmations. You can find a list at the blog below. 42 Body Affirmations- zannakeithley.com  www.cherylbeckesch.com @thrivinginmidlife- InstagramFacebook page- Thriving In Midlife Podcast