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Late Bloomer Living Podcast

Yvonne Marchese

🌻 A Fresh Perspective on Midlife and Aging! 🌻 Every Wednesday, join host Yvonne Marchese as she interviews inspiring guests who’ve dared to reinvent themselves in midlife and experts who provide valuable guidance on navigating the unique challenges of aging. From health and wellness to creativity, business, relationships, and personal growth — each episode offers practical advice, uplifting stories, and fresh perspectives on aging.

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35:46

What If the Pause Is the Productive Part? With...

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2026/03/25

What if the clarity you've been grinding for has been waiting for you in the quiet all along?Theresa Crisci has years of experience helping people reconnect with their bodies — first as a massage therapist, then as an interfaith minister — and she's learned that our most important insights rarely arrive when we're pushing harder. They arrive when we finally stop. In this conversation, Theresa shares the moment under the stars at Acadia National Park that changed the entire direction of her life,

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42:27

Why Not Me? Dana Hilmer on Self-Acceptance and Living...

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2026/03/18

So many of us arrive at midlife carrying parts of ourselves we've never quite made peace with. The shameful parts. The doubting parts. The ones we've spent years trying to fix, hide, or outrun. What if those parts aren't the problem — and accepting them is actually the key to feeling more free?That's the heart of my conversation this week with Dana Hilmer, coach, positive psychology practitioner, and founder of Wiser & Free. Dana brings a rare kind of honesty to this topic — not from a place of

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32:38

Creating When the World Feels Like It’s Falling Apart...

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2026/03/11

Have you ever sat down to do your work and wondered… how does any of this matter right now?That question shaped this conversation. Before creativity consultant and author Melissa Dinwiddie and I even hit record, we found ourselves talking about something that didn’t fit neatly into a typical interview. With so much happening in the world, it can feel strangely difficult to focus on the work we care about — especially work related to creativity, play, and innovation. Melissa is the author of the new

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30:10

How Story and Humor Bring Hope in Heavy Times — with...

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2026/03/04

The world feels heavy right now.In this conversation with award-winning filmmaker Sky Bergman, we explore how storytelling — especially across generations — can remind us that we’re not alone. Sky shares what she learned while filming The Jollytologist®, her new documentary about humorist Allen Klein, and reflects on why humor, curiosity, and connection matter even more in difficult seasons. We talk about grief and laughter, empathy in divided times, and the simple but radical power of

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36:37

Joy, Grief, and the Power of Humor with Allen Klein

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2026/02/25

Grief and joy are not opposites.In this episode, I’m joined by Allen Klein — known as “The Jollytologist” — for a deeply human conversation about loss, resilience, and the surprising role humor can play in hard seasons of life. After his wife’s three-year battle with a rare liver disease, Allen found himself navigating profound grief while raising their 10-year-old daughter. In the midst of hospital rooms and uncertainty, something unexpected kept showing up: laughter. We talk about: The hospital

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15:24

Lonely in a Crowd: Heart Health in Midlife Transitions

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2026/02/18

It’s National Heart Month. And if loneliness affects the heart as much as research suggests… we need to widen the conversation.When we talk about heart health, we usually focus on cholesterol, steps per day, and cardio routines. All important. But what about the relational side of heart health? In this solo episode of Late Bloomer Living, Yvonne Marchese explores how midlife transitions — parenting adult children, career pivots, menopause, divorce, retirement, grief, and reinvention — can quietly

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42:36

Friendship, Purpose, and Life After 70 – A Different...

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2026/02/11

As Valentine’s Day approaches, this episode offers a reminder that love doesn’t only live in romance — it also lives in friendship, shared purpose, and meaningful connection.In this conversation, Yvonne sits down with Gail Zelitsky and Catherine Marienau, co-hosts of the podcast, Women Over 70: Aging Reimagined, to talk about how a friendship formed later in life grew into a powerful creative partnership. Gail and Catherine share their individual paths — from unexpected reinvention and advocacy

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45:56

You’re Not Alone: The Power of Sharing Midlife Stories

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2026/02/04

Midlife has a way of surfacing questions many women have carried quietly for years — about identity, desire, change, and who they’re becoming now.In this episode, Yvonne is joined by writers and editors Dina Aronson and Dina Alvarez, co-editors of Midlife Private Parts, a deeply honest anthology that reflects the many ways women experience midlife. Together, they explore what happens when women stop editing themselves and start telling the truth — about reinvention, menopause, friendship, pleasure,

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48:43

Reclaiming Yourself After Years of Overgiving with...

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2026/01/28

The Real Reason You Keep Saying Yes When You Mean No - And What to Do About ItMany women spend decades being the reliable one — the helper, the fixer, the one who always says yes. Somewhere along the way, it can start to feel exhausting… and a little confusing. In this episode of Late Bloomer Living, I’m joined by returning guest Wendy Perrotti, a master-level certified coach, speaker, and author who helps women over 50 create what’s next in their lives. Together, we explore why people pleasing

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53:04

Letting Go of the Script in Midlife with Marc Ronick

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2026/01/21

Why trying something scary can unlock your next chapter What happens when you give yourself permission to be a beginner again — in midlife? In this episode of Late Bloomer Living, Yvonne Marchese is joined by her friend Marc Ronick for a candid conversation about play, fear, and reinvention. After more than 20 years in podcasting, Marc decided to try something that genuinely scared him: improv classes. What began as a way to stretch his skills as a live podcaster quickly became a powerful personal

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56:53

Why Play Matters in Work — and Life with Brandi Heather

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2026/01/14

Most of us don’t think of ourselves as playful — especially at work.Play can feel awkward, indulgent, or like something we were supposed to outgrow. But what if that discomfort is actually pointing us toward something essential? In this episode of Late Bloomer Living, Yvonne Marchese sits down with playful change maker Brandi Heather to explore why play feels so uncomfortable for adults — and why that resistance might be exactly the clue we’re missing. For many of us, the word work no longer fits

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46:44

Choosing Curiosity in an Anxious World with Lynn Borton

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2026/01/07

What if curiosity isn’t just something we feel — but something we choose?In this thoughtful conversation, Yvonne sits down with Lynn Borton, host of Choose to Be Curious, to explore how curiosity can help us slow down, soften anxiety, and reconnect with a sense of wonder. Together, they talk about choosing curiosity over fear, embracing not-knowing, and why staying curious might be one of the most powerful practices for navigating midlife and an uncertain world.

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58:17

Wear the Sparkle: Style, Confidence & Permission at...

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2025/12/17

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I’m too old to wear that” — or noticing how easy it is to slowly disappear in midlife?In this special holiday replay from Salty Sisters, the livestream I cohost with my friend Cat Corchado, we’re joined by the incredible Jennifer Polt, founder of Making Up for Glossed Time and a two-time guest on Late Bloomer Living. Yes, this conversation starts with style — sequins, leopard print, metallic boots, and holiday outfits — but it quickly becomes something much

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9:26

My Midlife Joy Experiment

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2025/12/10

How Play Is Helping Me Feel Alive AgainDo you ever feel like all the fun got squeezed out of adulthood? Like the to-do lists and responsibilities have taken over and there’s no energy left for joy? In this short solo episode, I’m sharing my Midlife Joy Experiment — my personal journey of bringing more play back into my life in my fifties. From learning to dance on roller skates (yes, I broke my elbow and yes, I’ll be back on them!) to discovering new ways to feel free and creative while I heal,

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44:46

Becoming a First-Time Filmmaker at 50+ with Beth Barany

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2025/12/03

What would happen if you finally said yes to the thing you’ve been dreaming about for years?In this episode, Yvonne talks with award-winning novelist and creativity coach Beth Barany, who is stepping into a bold new creative chapter. At 50+, Beth is becoming a first-time filmmaker as she turns her fantasy adventure novel, Henrietta the Dragon Slayer, into a proof-of-concept short film — the first step toward a potential TV series. Beth shares the true behind-the-scenes story of a dream nearly

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7:49

A Calmer, Kinder Way to Approach Thanksgiving

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2025/11/26

Gratitude Feeling Forced? Try This Instead.This Thanksgiving, I’m trying a little experiment. Instead of forcing gratitude, I’m approaching the holiday like a game—using appreciation to see people as they really are, not as I wish they’d be. In this episode, I share the simple appreciation practices I’m playing with, why I think they’ll make the day feel lighter, and how you can try them too. I also invite you to check out last week’s episode about the difference between gratitude and

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14:10

When Gratitude Lists Don’t Work...

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2025/11/19

If Your Gratitude List Feels Stale, You’re Not AloneWe’re often told that gratitude is the answer to everything — write a list, feel better, repeat. But what happens when the list doesn’t change a thing? In this solo episode, I share a personal moment that cracked open a new understanding for me about gratitude, appreciation, and the way our minds work when we’re overwhelmed. Instead of trying to force myself into feeling grateful, I stumbled into a different approach that helped me reconnect

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47:06

Rediscovering Wonder in Midlife: Karen Walrond on The...

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2025/11/12

What if the key to more joy, creativity, and confidence in midlife isn’t mastery — it’s dabbling?Author and speaker Karen Walrond (Radiant Rebellion, The Lightmaker’s Manifesto) joins Yvonne Marchese to talk about her newest book, In Defense of Dabbling: The Brilliance of Being a Total Amateur. Together, they explore how curiosity, play, and self-compassion can help us reconnect with wonder — and why embracing our inner beginner might be the most radical act of joy we can choose. Tune in for

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45:26

Say Yes to Play: A Conversation with Adam Rothenberg

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2025/11/05

What happens when you say yes to fun?This week, I’m joined by my good friend Adam Rothenberg, creator of the entertainment platform Call Me Adam, for a joyful conversation about curiosity, courage, and play. When Adam found himself at a children’s birthday party, he and one other adult decided to join the kids rock climbing and ziplining—and it turned into a reminder of what we lose when we forget how to play. We talk about facing fears, staying curious, and how a playful mindset keeps us

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11:25

How Asking Better Questions Changed My Life

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2025/10/29

Have you ever caught yourself asking questions like, “Why can’t I get ahead?” or “Why do I always mess things up?” I sure have — and those questions kept me stuck for years.In this short solo episode, I’m sharing how I discovered the power of asking better questions — and how that simple shift changed my life. From giving up complaining for Lent (spoiler: it was way harder than chocolate!) to learning how my thoughts were shaping my reality, I found a way to train my brain to look for solutions

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