There are times when Women will admit to themselves they are in an emotionally abusive situation  and there are times that Women are in denial about being emotionally abused until something horrific happens.  Anne-Mari Morrisonis  founder of Empowering Within Yoga and author of “In Voice: Recognizing Emotional Abuse, Recovering Your True Self”  shares with us her personal story of surviving emotional abuse,  monumental tragedy, and how she used the practice of Yoga to help her to feel a sense of empowerment and healing.   This is an inspirational interview that tells a moving story of survival in the midst of emotional pain. Anne-Mari Morrison, founder of Empowering Within Yoga, is a teacher, coach, and facilitator dedicated to the empowerment of women. Using her expertise in holistic health, assertive communication, and personal development, she teaches women how to build healthy and joyful lives. For over twenty years, she has balanced raising four boys with pursuing her entrepreneurial instincts. As an irrepressible student of holistic health, she explored and gained certifications in a wide variety of modalities, including aromatherapy, Reiki, and reflexology. Her passion for the balanced and healthy body led naturally to her exploration of balanced and healthy minds. Anne-Mari’s personal experiences provide the platform for her insightful work with women who are struggling to express their own personal version of empowerment. As a survivor of abuse and profound tragedy, she brings a uniquely empathetic perspective to her work, whether that means leading a group in setting personal goals, or teaching a student to gain stillness and peace on the floor of a yoga studio.

Have you sometimes felt that it’s to late to pursue your passion. Have ever felt that it’s to late to change to a healthier lifestyle? Do you sometimes lack the motivation and the inspiration to make a change in your life?  If you answered yes to any of these questions you must listen to this broadcast.  Dr. Andrea Pennington shares her story of basically walking away from great success and pursuing her true calling and passion.  Her story will not only inspire you but motivate you to take her advice on how to improve your health, your attitude and your overall approach to living a radiant life after 40. Dr. Andrea Pennington (@DrAndrea) is an integrative medicine physician, acupuncturist & bestselling author specializing in longevity, self-love, sexual well-being and mindfulness. As host of Sensual Vitality-tv she brings her unique ‘nerdy’ blend of medical science, Chinese medicine, positive psychology and meditation to empower women to show up authentically, love passionately and live orgasmically. Dr. Andrea is a regular health, beauty and wellness expert featured on global media platforms around the world including Oprah, Dr. Oz, The Today Show, CNN & HuffingtonPost and LUXE-TV providing daily reports on wellness-inspiring products, destinations and events around the world. It's FREE -The 21 Day Compasion Meditation Challenge Read Wellness Woman 40 and Beyond E-Magazine Follow me on Twitter

We are living in a country that is fighting a serious health epidemic.  That health epidemic is obesity. More than a third of adults (34.9 percent) were obese as of 2011 to 2012.1 More than two-thirds of adults were overweight or obese (68.6 percent). Even more problematic is the fact that nearly 40 percent of middle-aged adults, ages 40 to 59, were obese (39.5 percent), which was more than younger adults, ages 20 to 39 (30.3 percent) or older adults, ages 60 and over (35.4 percent).  Another concern about obesity is it not only takes a toll on our bodies, but it can  also takes a toll on our relationships! Dr. Angela Tran, is a Medical Doctor who specializes in obesity.  After years of perscribing medication for conditions that have their root cause in obesity, Dr. Tran left her practice in order to focus on weight management.  Join us as we discuss the topic of obesity in this country, how obesity can impact our relationships, and most importantly what we can do about it.   Stressed. tired and overwhelmed?  Click here for solutions Follow Me On Twitter Follow Me On Instagram  

Lately, there has been a sudden increase of death caused by complicatons of Type II Diabetes.  This doesn't have to be the case.  There are lifestyle changes you can make that can minimize the impact of diabetes on your life. Join me and Ramona Fasula, Certified Holistic Coach and Nutritionist as we talk about the lifestyle changes you can make to save you life!    Follow Me On Twiter  Follow Me on InstaGram  Follow Me on FB  Learn how to enhance your intuition for FREE  Tune in to my new show Wellness Woman at www.wellnesswoman.xyz

Just like Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, Steve Jobs, and Albert Einstein, you can learn to rely on intuition to achieve more of what you want in all areas of your life.  Join me and May McCarthy, 34+ year serial entrepreneur, angel investor, author and philanthropist as we talk about how to have abundance financially and in every area of your life.  May will share the simple daily steps that will help you to achieve more of your goals. Since 1982, May McCarthy has helped to start and grow six successful companies as large as $100 million in annual revenues.  She is a best-selling author, speaker, university lecturer and angel investor.  She serves on business, philanthropic, arts and university boards.  May has become successful by implementing spiritual principles into her ventures, and it is her passion to pass her knowledge on to others. Subscripe to Wellness Woman 40 and Beyond E-Magazine

Wellness Woman 40 and Beyond E-Magazine brings you another wonderful interivew with a woman who embarked on her own journey to wellness. Iris Ruth Pastor (Recognized as the one of the top 25 Bloggers for Huffington Post) appeared to have it all she was the mother of five. A wife, daughter, friend and co-worker.  A slice-of-life columnist for many decades and the go-to person for advice and encouragement. But Iris, had a secret that no one knew about.  “No one knew of my clandestine existence. No one knew I was beset by demons. No one knew what I did nightly after the sun went down and the work day ended. No one knew about my 46 year-long struggle with bulimia.” Iris shares her story of how she decided to deal with her demons and make a change in her life in order to save her life.  Her story is one of compassion, sensitivity yet told with a sense of humor.   It is a story that will ring true with many.  We all have secrets, things we keep to ourselves that we know we need to fix.  Iris’s story is inspirational and one you do not want to miss. Subscribe to Wellness Woman 40 and Beyond E-Magzine - a mind,body, spirit magaizne for women over 40.  

The dreaded “mid-life crisis” is something that most of us encounter or at least talk about. There always seems to be this fatalist viewpoint on how our lives will change as we bcome a part of the "way over 40" crowd. The prevailing theme used to be that after 40 life just kind of stops; you basically sit back and wait for life to happen. But that viewpoint is changing. You really candecide to make the changes necessary to stay engaged and have an even more fulfilling life once this so called –"mid-life crisis” starts. Join Maria Allyn, Mid-Life Coach and I as we talk about ways to still thrive during the changes that can happen in our careers, relationships, health and other transitions that mid-life brings. Listen to The Wellness Journey Podcast Series Follow Me On Twitter Check out The Wellness Journey Show After Party Catch Me Live on Periscope Wellness Woman 40 and Beyond E-Magazine

Tune in for the amazing humor and wisdom of Best Selling Author and Jollytologist Allen Klein. He will be sharing from his newest book (he has written 25 books so far!) how you can look back at life's irritants with a big smile. In his newest book he talks about 52 power tools for turning obstacles into opportunities.   Allen will share tips and  tools on how to get through life's changes using humor, wisdom and coping tools that can help to heal your hurts and improve the quality of your every day life! Wellness Woman 40 and Beyond E-Magazine Check Me Out LIVE On Periscope Everyday Follow me on Twitter

Sometimes we just get tired of trying to move past the stress and anxiety that we run into on a daily basis.  As a past Anxiety Disorder survivor I know the feeling of being overwhelmed with no immediate solutions in sight.  Thankfully it was people like  Avalaura Gaither Beharry, MSW, LGSW, Author and Life Coach who helped me to get past the difficulties of anxiety and stress through taking an holistic approach to emotional wellness. She takes her clients from breakdowns to breakthroughs by guiding them through a powerful healing process that helps them discover who they are, who they wish to be, and how to get there.  Avalaura says, “I work with people who feel called to do big, great and meaningful work in the world and for whatever reason, they’re either not doing it or worse, they’re doing it unfulfilled.” Join Avalaura and I as we discuss the different techniques you can use to get rid of the emotional and physical difficulties  anxiety, worry and stress can cause.  Join us for The Wellness Journey After Party on BLAB Subscribe To Wellness Woman 40 and Beyond E-Mag Join Me for a LIVE broacast on Periscope Visit My Website    

We women talk ...a lot.  Yet, the words that take others to their happy place often make us miserable.  Words like "dinner", "holidays" and "vacation" can leave us breathing into a paper bag with our heads between our knees. But it doesn't have to be that way.  Tune in as Mary Fran Bontempo, award winning author, speaker, humorist and teacher shares with us in her humorous and witty way, how to refine the "dirty words" that make women cringe.  Mary Fran will make you laugh and help you realize that there are ways to reset expectations while going through life with a sense of humor and joy. Mary Fran Latest Book - The Woman's Book of Dirty Words Wellness Woman 40 and Beyod E-Magazine Mary Fran's Blog - Not Ready For Granny Panties