Late Bloomer Living

18/03/2025

18/12/2024

As the new year approaches, it’s natural to start thinking about resolutions, goals, and all the things we hope to achieve. But let’s be real—how often do those big plans leave us feeling overwhelmed or burnt out by February?

That’s why I’ve embraced a simpler, more meaningful practice: choosing a word of the year.

In this weeks episode of the Late Bloomer Living podcast, I share how this powerful little habit has helped me stay focused and inspired, even during the tough days. Words like help, play, and community have been my guideposts in past years —reminding me of what matters most and shaping my decisions in surprising ways.

If you’re curious about how to pick your own word (or why you should), this episode is for you! I break it all down and share practical tips to help you choose a word that feels like a touchstone for the year ahead.

Check it out! https://www.latebloomerliving.com/blog/episode-211-beyond-resolutions-choosing-a-word-of-the-year-for-lasting-change

11/12/2024

Late Bloomer Living is BLOOMING!

4 1/2 years ago I started a podcast.

Who knew I’d make it to season 5 and over 200 episodes?!

I drew the picture of the little girl peeking out from behind a wall with a flower growing out of her head, and used it for my cover art because I felt like that little girl even at the age of 50!

One of the reasons I chose to do an audio only podcast is because I didn’t want to be on camera. Even though I used to be an actress, I felt very uncomfortable in front of a camera. It felt much safer to do an audio only podcast where people couldn’t see my face.

This podcast has changed me. I’ve had to put myself “out there” in order to reach people and connect. That includes making myself get more comfortable in front of a camera.

So here I am putting myself “out there”!

This is the new cover art for the Late Bloomer Living Podcast. So, wherever you listen to podcasts, this is what you will see in the feed. 😊

Thanks for listening!😘

23/10/2024

https://www.latebloomerliving.com/blog/episode-203-it-s-never-too-late-to-live-your-best-life-with-aunty-skates

In this episode, I’m chatting with Oorbee Roy, also known as Auntie Skates, who decided to shake things up at age 43 by hopping on a skateboard for the first time. What started as a curiosity quickly turned into a life-changing adventure.

09/09/2024

No one is more surprised than me that I can honestly say I feel better in my 50s than I did throughout my forties!

If you want to know why, tune in to this podcast episode!

Thanks for the conversation, Michele!❤️

06/08/2024

Late Bloomer Living is in the top 5% of podcasts!

(Doing a little happy dance over here!😊)

I’m on a break from producing the podcast right now, but there are 197 episodes that you can listen to during the break!

I’ll be back in September with a shiny new season 5 for you!😘

I will continue to bring you inspiring stories of people in midlife and beyond who have overcome challenges and are now showing up with purpose and energy no matter their age.

There are also episodes about health and wellness, redefining menopause, parenting young adults, and navigating the midlife dating scene!

🌻 Check it out all the episodes at www.LateBloomerLiving.com 🌻

24/07/2024

“It's a miracle I’m even here. My father went through World War II: the Normandy Invasion, Omaha Beach. So for him to survive all that, and live long enough to become my father—it’s a miraculous thing. He died before I was eight years old. But it was enough time to experience him deeply. I was very loved, very welcomed, very cared for: my parents were thrilled I was their child. When I was younger I traveled quite a bit. Not every place, but a lot of places: Greece, Turkey, Alaska. And this wasn’t just going on tours. It was real, vagabond stuff: no reservations, no plans. Just deeply experiencing another culture and another place. I’ve gotten to do every kind of work, from agricultural labor to factory work. For twenty years I was a social worker with seniors. But I can’t even call that a job, it was a service. I got to take care of people: bring them meals, help with housekeeping. It was an absolute calling. I was a workaholic. And now that I’m retired-- I'm a play-aholic. There’s nonstop free music in New York. I come to this park to listen to jazz piano. I go to Juilliard to listen to student recitals. There’s going to be a Dixieland ragtime ensemble near Macy’s. I mean, it’s endless. I’m just grateful for good health to enjoy it all. So many people wake up in pain. But I have my health, and I have a home. I mean, it’s not a home. But I have a place. A safe place to rent. It’s just been a blessed, beautiful life. The perfect life for me. I found it very, very rich. Very deep. And I think all of it was a blessing. All of it, miracles and blessings.”