Living Ageless and Bold

The Mastectomy I Always Wanted: Turning a Diagnosis Into Empowerment

Erica Neubert Campbell is an award-winning writer, breast cancer survivor, and long-time cancer advocate who shares her powerful journey of resilience and choice following her diagnosis.
 
In this episode, Erica sits down with Christina to discuss her experience being diagnosed with breast cancer after losing her mother 15 years earlier to the same disease, the deeply personal decision to undergo a double mastectomy, and how shifting her mindset helped her reclaim power during one of the most difficult moments of her life. She also shares the inspiration behind her memoir, The Mastectomy I Always Wanted, the importance of community support during a diagnosis, and practical advice for women navigating their own cancer journeys.
Find more from Erica here:
Website: https://www.ericaneubertcampbell.com/ 
Books & Literature: https://www.amazon.com/Mastectomy-Always-Wanted-Breast-Cancer/dp/1634897099 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-neubert-campbell-936279/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erica.n.campbell/?hl=en 
 
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493
Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5
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The Power of Virtues: Raising Resilient Kids and Authentic Leaders

Kathy Motlagh is a speaker, author, executive coach, and founder of Think Virtues, where she helps children, families, leaders, and veterans develop emotional intelligence, resilience, and authentic leadership.
 
In this episode, Kathy sits down with Christina to discuss how teaching virtues like kindness, empathy, courage, and forgiveness can transform children, strengthen families, and build emotionally intelligent leaders. She shares how her Think Virtues program helps prevent bullying, equips kids with resilience from a young age, supports corporate leaders in avoiding burnout, and is now making a powerful impact in the lives of military veterans through her Power of Authenticity program.
Find more from Kathy here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathymotlagh/ 
Books & Literature: https://us.amazon.com/stores/Kathy-Motlagh/author/B0DXDMRZC6?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thinkvirtues/
 
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493
Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5
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Why Suburban Moms Are Filling Comedy Theaters Nationwide

Andrea Sodergren is a stand-up comedian, founder of the national touring show Moms Unhinged, and former Facebook marketing expert and co-author of Facebook Marketing All-in-One for Dummies.
 
In this episode, Andrea sits down with Christina to discuss her unexpected journey from engineer and marketing professional to full-time comedian, how she built Moms Unhinged into a profitable national tour, why suburban theaters are the secret to sold-out shows, and how women over 50 can embrace reinvention, creativity, and bold new chapters later in life.
Find more from Andrea here:
Website: https://fearandgrief.com/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AndreaVahl/featured 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andreavahl/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreavahl/?hl=en 
https://www.instagram.com/andreamariecomedy/?hl=en 
https://www.instagram.com/momsunhingedcomedy/?hl=en 
 
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493
Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5
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Your Family History Is Impacting Your Success - Here’s How

Dr. Sylvia Lafair is a psychologist, leadership expert, and founder of Creative Energy Options (CEO), known for her groundbreaking “Pattern Pioneer” framework that helps individuals and leaders uncover and transform inherited family patterns that impact their work and relationships.
 
In this episode, Dr. Lafair sits down with Christina to discuss how childhood family dynamics shape our leadership styles, careers, and personal relationships. She shares powerful stories about transforming patterns like the pleaser, rescuer, and drama queen into strengths, explains how to break generational cycles in just a few months, and offers practical tools to help women over 50 step into their power with boldness and clarity.
Find more from Dr. Lafair here:
Website: https://ceoptions.com/ 
Books & Literature: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sylvia-Lafair/author/B0025L48WS?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvialafair/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sylvia.lafair/ 
 
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493
Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5
YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@livingagelessandbold (Make sure to click the “Subscribe” button to receive notifications)
 
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The 3,102 Mile Tandem Bicycle That Saved a Marriage

Teri Brown is an award-winning author, podcast host, wife, mother, and grandmother whose book Ten Little Rules for a Double-Budded Adventure chronicles her 3,102-mile tandem bicycle ride across the United States with her husband.
 
In this episode, Teri sits down with Christina to share how riding cross-country on a tandem bicycle at 57 years old helped her rediscover her confidence after leaving an emotionally abusive marriage. She opens up about resilience, communication in marriage, never quitting on a bad day, and the life lessons that inspired her book. Through breathtaking stories from Montana to the Rockies, Teri reveals how stepping outside your comfort zone can help you find yourself again at any age.
Find more from Teri here:
Website: https://www.terimbrown.com/ 
Books & Literature: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Teri-M.-Brown/author/B09NZKWTGG?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terimbrown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terimbrown_author/?hl=en 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeriMBrownAuthor/ 
 
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493
Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5
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Dating Again After 50: A Widow’s Honest Story

Patti Theil is an author and speaker who wrote the deeply personal and candid memoir Losing My Widow Virginity, chronicling her experience of losing her husband of nearly 40 years to pancreatic cancer and navigating grief, reinvention, and dating later in life.
 
In this episode, Patti sits down with Christina to discuss grief, widowhood, rebuilding life after loss, and finding joy again after unimaginable heartbreak. Patti shares her husband’s cancer journey, the emotional realities of being widowed, spiritual experiences that strengthened her faith, the importance of community and friendships, and her honest experiences with dating again after decades of marriage—all with humor, vulnerability, and wisdom for women navigating major life transitions after 50.
Find more from Patti here:
Website: https://www.pattitheil.com/ 
Books & Literature: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/57345843.Patti_Theil 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattitheil2025/ X: https://x.com/theil_pj 
 
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493
Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5
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Online Dating Over 50: Red Flags Every Woman Should Know

Nancy Gulbrandsen is an author and entrepreneur who helps women navigate modern dating with confidence, humor, and clarity. She is the author of Swipe Left: The Savvy Woman’s Guide to Decoding Men’s Dating Profiles, where she breaks down common red flags and personality types women encounter on dating apps.
 
In this episode, Nancy sits down with Christina to discuss the realities of online dating, especially for women over 50. They talk about spotting red flags in dating profiles, dealing with love bombers and narcissists, avoiding romance scams, and why honesty and boundaries matter from the very beginning. Nancy shares real-life dating stories, explains common personality types she outlines in her book, and offers practical advice to help women protect themselves emotionally and financially while dating in today’s digital world.
Find more from Nancy here:
Website: https://nancyleegulbrandsen.com/ 
Books & Literature: https://www.amazon.com/Swipe-Left-Womans-Decoding-Profiles-ebook/dp/B0FMJLTRXC 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancygulbrandsen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swipeleftbook/ 
 
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493
Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5
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The Truth About Grief No One Talks About

Dr. Lynn Banis is a grief coach, speaker, and the founder of Widows Rising Together. With a PhD in human behavior and decades of experience in corporate consulting and coaching, Lynn helps widows and others navigating major life loss rediscover purpose, rebuild their identity, and create a fulfilling life after profound change.
 
In this episode, Dr. Banis sits down with Christina to discuss grief, widowhood, and how loss reshapes identity, relationships, and daily life. Lynn shares her own personal journey through multiple losses, the mistakes she made while grieving, and what ultimately led her to create Widows Rising Together. Together, they explore why the second year of grief can be harder than the first, how friends and family can truly support someone who is grieving, why “fixing” isn’t helpful, and how widows can begin rebuilding their lives without feeling rushed or alone.
Find more from Lynn here:
Website: https://widowsrisingtogether.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-banis-36987b2aa/
How to Support a Grieving Friend: https://storage.googleapis.com/msgsndr/rtwrnB3GB9ut0z5e58WG/media/67d22998e86818184ecbd33b.png 
5 Steps to Moving Beyond Grief: https://storage.googleapis.com/msgsndr/rtwrnB3GB9ut0z5e58WG/media/67d22998e86818184ecbd33b.png
 
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493
Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5
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The Hidden Cost of Service: How the VA Is Failing Women Veterans

Naomi Reynolds is a U.S. Army veteran, author, and advocate dedicated to empowering women veterans through resilience, healing, and purpose-driven leadership. A Vietnam-era service member, Naomi has spent years fighting for justice for women who were forced out of the military due to pregnancy or military sexual trauma, and she continues to be a powerful voice for veteran mental health and compensation reform.
 
In this episode, Naomi sits down with Christina to discuss her military service, surviving sexual assault while in the Army, being forced out due to pregnancy, and the long-term mental health impact that followed. Naomi shares her current fight against VA compensation cuts, the broader legislative battle to restore justice for women veterans, and the urgent need for reform in how veterans - especially women - are treated. She also provides resources for women veterans seeking help, explains how to begin the VA claims process, and speaks candidly about mental health, homelessness, and why continuing to speak out is what keeps her going.
Find more from Naomi here:
Website: helpingveteransthrive.com 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomireynolds/
 
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493
Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5
YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@livingagelessandbold (Make sure to click the “Subscribe” button to receive notifications)
 
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She Found TikTok Fame at Almost 60 - And She’s Just Getting Started

Lori Altermann is a pop culture commentator, comedian, and host of the podcast Fan or Fanatic, who has built a massive following on TikTok by sharing sharp, funny, and unapologetically honest takes on reality TV, Hollywood, beauty, and life after 50.
 
In this episode, Lori sits down with Christina to discuss reinventing yourself later in life, finding success on TikTok after becoming an empty nester, navigating motherhood and mental health, embracing authenticity online, building a business through social media, and why it’s never too late to chase your dreams… even if people think it’s “cringey.”
Find more from Lori here:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lorialtermann 
Fan or Fanatic: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ds7DxDh1M4qlnnjpn5FCJ?si=10eb0acc5f7a448e 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Lori-Altermann-61554507805815/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorialtermann/?hl=en 
 
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493
Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5
YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@livingagelessandbold (Make sure to click the “Subscribe” button to receive notifications)
 
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