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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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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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43:45

Turning Soap — and Hope — into Action with Molly Lee

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2025/10/22

What if finding your voice didn’t happen in your 20s — but in your 50s?This week, I’m talking with Molly Lee, founder of Optimistic Soap, who discovered activism — and her own courage to speak up — later in life. What began as a creative hobby making soap to unwind after work became something much bigger: a way to fundraise, build community, and take action for the causes she believes in. Molly’s story is a reminder that it’s never too late to step into your power. She shares how the 2016

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25:23

I Tried Something New… Here’s What Happened

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2025/10/15

Growth rarely feels graceful in the moment.Sometimes it looks like screw-ups, bloopers, and figuring it out in public. This episode is about embracing the messy middle. Have you ever jumped into something new and realized halfway through that you were completely figuring it out as you went? That was me at the Empowered Podcasting Conference — my first podcasting event, my first time speaking live, and my first attempt at creating video content for both YouTube and the podcast. Things didn’t

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41:21

Finding Joy After 50 with Lisa Murphy

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2025/10/08

What if midlife isn’t the beginning of the end, but the spark of something extraordinary?This week, I’m joined by Lisa Murphy, a certified Life & Wellness Coach and founder of the @50ForwardClub. After more than 20 years in magazines and digital media, Lisa made a bold pivot to help midlife women create intentional, fulfilling, and joyful lives. In this conversation, we dive into the stories we tell ourselves about aging — and how to rewrite them. Lisa shares how she got sober, learned to

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34:22

How to Embrace Midlife as a Fresh Start with Wendy Green

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2025/10/01

Lessons on staying vibrant, curious, and playful at any age.Midlife isn’t an ending—it’s an opening. In this episode, we explore how to embrace possibility, purpose, and play no matter your age. My guest, Wendy Green, shares how she learned to start before she was ready, push past self-doubt, and build community through her work with Boomer Banter and the Age Wise Collaborative. Together, we talk about flipping the script on aging, listening for the quiet voice that reminds you what you love, and

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43:04

EP 242: Starting Messy, Learning Loud: Rob the...

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2025/09/24

What YouTube Can Teach Us About Reinvention After 50What does starting a YouTube channel in your 40s, 50s, or beyond have in common with launching any new adventure in midlife? A lot more than you might think. In this special episode, I sit down with Rob Moore—better known as Rob the Maritimer—who helps people over 40 overcome fear and start YouTube channels without the overwhelm. While the full video version of our conversation lives on YouTube, this audio-only edit trims out the nitty-gritty

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37:50

EP 241: Strong at Any Age: Jacqueline Hooton on...

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2025/09/17

Who says aging means slowing down?Jacqueline Hooton is here to bust ageist myths and show how strength training can help you stay powerful, confident, and unstoppable at any age. In this inspiring conversation, fitness expert and author Jacqueline Hooton shares how we can challenge ageist stereotypes, overcome internalized ageism, and build lasting strength—physically, mentally, and emotionally. From the power of strength training to expanding your healthspan, Jacqueline shows why it’s never too

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10:52

EP 240: Leaning Into the Unknown

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2025/09/10

Season 6 kicks off with Yvonne Marchese reflecting on a summer of unexpected change—from a family health scare to becoming an empty nester. In this solo episode, she shares why this tender, transitional time is inspiring a fresh look at joy, reinvention, and what it means to bloom in midlife.She also reveals her bold leap into YouTube and invites you to be part of shaping this season. Got a question or story to share? Leave a message at latebloomerliving.com/podcast. 🌻 If you’re feeling

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56:24

Summer Replay: Get Busy Living with Lynn McNutt

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2025/09/03

This week, I’m bringing back a listener's favorite from the archive while I’m on a summer break, getting ready for Season 6. Lynn McNutt joined me for a powerful conversation about caregiving, grief & creative reinvention. This one’s just as relevant now as it was then. This episode originally aired as Episode 78 on December 22, 2021. Sometimes you just need to Walk it off Lynn McNutt is an actor, singer, mover, creator, writer, wanderer, and wayfarer. Lynn has over twenty five years of

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51:53

Summer Replay: Strength, Fitness, and Fun at Any Age...

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2025/08/20

What if getting older was your invitation to play harder, lift heavier, and dance more freely?In this replay from the Late Bloomer Living vault, I’m joined by Mimi Ison — a fierce pro-aging advocate and the radiant energy behind @heymiddleage. Mimi discovered boxing in her 50s and keeps fitness fun with shuffle dancing and strength training. Her approach to movement is joyful, stylish, and totally unapologetic — and her message is clear: aging doesn’t mean giving up on your body. It means

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45:28

Summer Replay: Parenting Young Adults with Kim Muench

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2025/08/06

What if parenting doesn’t end when your kids turn 18 — it just evolves?This week’s summer replay from the Late Bloomer Living vault features parenting coach Kim Muench, who shares what it really takes to navigate the messy, beautiful work of parenting young adults. We talk about identity, boundaries, letting go, and how midlife offers a chance to rethink not just how we support our kids — but how we show up for ourselves. If you’re in the “what now?” phase of parenting, this one’s for you. 🎧

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59:30

Summer Replay: How Do You Climb a Mountain? with...

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2025/07/23

This week, I’m bringing back a listener's favorite from the archive while I’m on a summer break.Deirdre Wolownick joined me for a powerful conversation about courage and pushing past boundaries. This one’s just as relevant now as it was then. This episode originally aired as Episode 111 on September 28, 2022. Everything is a choice. Dierdre Wolownick is an accomplished woman who speaks 8 languages, is a professor, published author and speaker, plays several instruments, founded and conducted the

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52:49

Summer Replay: I am Enough with Jennifer Polt Robinson

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2025/07/09

This week, I’m bringing back a listener's favorite from the archive while I’m on a summer break, getting ready for Season 6. Jennifer Polt Robinson joined me for a powerful conversation about self worth and reinvention. This one’s just as relevant now as it was then.This episode originally aired as Episode 92 on April 6, 2022. An Accidental Influencer When I stumbled upon this weeks’ guest on Instagram I fell in love with her.. and I fell hard! Her name is Jen Robinson, and I have a feeling

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08:09

EP 239: Hitting Pause (but the Blooms Keep Coming)

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2025/07/02

Making Space for Growth, Rest, and ReinventionIt’s the end of Season 5, and I’m pressing pause to make space for family, rest, and some big creative plans. In this episode, I’m reflecting on the lessons of midlife, the importance of taking breaks, and what’s coming next for Late Bloomer Living—including the launch of my new YouTube channel in September! While I’m on break, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite past episodes as replays every other week, so there’s still plenty of inspiration coming

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39:38

EP 238: Turning Pain into Poetry with Jacqueline Perez

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2025/06/25

What happens when midlife grief, identity shifts, and 3 a.m. wake-ups collide? For Jacqueline Perez, it led to an unexpected creative awakening. In this episode, Jack shares how a personal journaling practice turned into a 30-day poetry challenge—and eventually, a self-published book. We talk about the healing power of creativity, the emotional weight of the empty nest, and why taking imperfect action can change everything. We talk about creativity, healing, identity shifts, and the power of

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34:44

EP 237: Style and Strength: Jennifer Polt’s Journey...

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2025/06/18

This Is What Reinvention Really Looks Like!When Jennifer Polt walked away from her high-level corporate job to become a full-time influencer and confidence coach, she had a plan. What she didn’t plan for? Her husband leaving just three weeks later. In this honest, funny, and deeply inspiring conversation, Jen—known online as Making Up for Glossed Time—shares the full arc of her midlife reinvention. From starting her platform during the pandemic to navigating heartbreak, launching her coaching

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49:24

EP 236: Why Adults Need Play Too with Tabitha...

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2025/06/11

How to Be More Playful in MidlifeWhat if being a responsible adult actually meant making more time for joy? In celebration of the International Day of Play, Yvonne is joined by professor and TED speaker Tabitha Dell’Angelo for a deep, energizing conversation about why play isn’t just for kids—and why it’s never too late to rediscover your playful side. They explore how laughter lowers stress, why curiosity is a superpower, and what it means to “accept the offer” in everyday life. From classroom

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