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The Grown-Ass Woman’s Guide

By Monte Fest
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About The Grown-Ass Woman’s Guide

The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide empowers women over 40 to take charge of their lives. If you're ready to ask for what you want and reinvent your life, whether it's through career change, discovering new ways to manage money, or achieving peak physical, emotional, or mental wellness through better health and fitness, TGAWG has your back. This stage of life (dare I say midlife?) comes with its own unique challenges. But it is also a huge opportunity to shift your mindset, discover what's next, and take action. I'm your host, Jackie MacDougall, CEO of Grown-Ass Creative, and a woman over 50. My mission is to have conversations that help us all create more connected relationships with our partners, family, and friends, learn how to feel better in our bodies, build more confidence, and become an even better version of ourselvesbecause we are more than worth it. Let's do it together.

213 Episodes

Speaking As A Side Hustle (even If You're An Introvert)
Thu, 11 Apr 2024


How To Tap Into Your Own Intuition
Thu, 04 Apr 2024


Feng Shui Expert: We're Moving Into The Era Of The Grown-Ass Woman
Thu, 14 Dec 2023


The Key To Aging Strong
Tue, 05 Dec 2023


Micro Activism: No Bullhorn Required
Tue, 28 Nov 2023


It's Not Too Late To Have The Best Sex Of Your Life
Tue, 07 Nov 2023


How To Support Someone Who’s Sick
Tue, 31 Oct 2023


Don't Make These Money Mistakes
Tue, 24 Oct 2023


How To Get Better Sleep Tonight
Tue, 17 Oct 2023


When Is It Time To Walk Away?
Tue, 10 Oct 2023


Top 8 Ways To Stop Aging Yourself Out
Tue, 03 Oct 2023


Why Am I Still Not Organized?
Tue, 26 Sep 2023


Truth In Fiction
Tue, 19 Sep 2023


Healing Isolation With Laughter
Wed, 13 Sep 2023


A Sober Discovery
Tue, 05 Sep 2023


Getting Involved In Your Own Community
Tue, 29 Aug 2023


A Model For Grown-Ass Women Everywhere
Tue, 22 Aug 2023


Small, Practical Ways To Find Peace And Joy
Tue, 15 Aug 2023


Making Friends Over 40
Wed, 09 Aug 2023


Does Gen X Have Mental Health All Wrong?
Wed, 02 Aug 2023


What's The Next Right Step?
Wed, 19 Jul 2023


A Matter Of Life And Near Death
Wed, 12 Jul 2023


Take Ownership Of Your Life
Fri, 30 Jun 2023


Turn Your Strengths Into Superpowers
Mon, 22 May 2023


It's Never Too Late (But You Need To Get Going)
Sat, 22 Apr 2023


Does Your Career Need This?
Fri, 31 Mar 2023


Growing Louder And Guilty Pleasures
Wed, 22 Mar 2023


Common Myths About Kidney Donation
Wed, 15 Mar 2023


One Woman's Story Of Courage
Tue, 07 Mar 2023


When You Find Yourself At The End Of Your Marriage
Tue, 28 Feb 2023


How To Bee Brave
Thu, 23 Feb 2023


This Struck A Chord
Tue, 14 Feb 2023


This Episode Could Save Your Life
Tue, 07 Feb 2023


Your Body Is Not The Problem
Tue, 31 Jan 2023


The Secret To Staying Accountable
Tue, 24 Jan 2023


Welcome To 2023, Grown-Ass Woman!
Tue, 10 Jan 2023


Leave The Hustle In 2022
Fri, 06 Jan 2023


Using Your Home To Attract What You Want
Sat, 31 Dec 2022


If You've Been Thinking About Getting Sober
Fri, 23 Dec 2022


It's Time To Make Ourselves The Priority
Fri, 16 Dec 2022


Yay! Stress Less This Holiday Season
Fri, 09 Dec 2022


Introducing: Media Circus
Thu, 07 Jul 2022


Lessons From A Chair
Mon, 27 Jun 2022


Facing My Addiction
Fri, 17 Jun 2022


Get What You Want
Sat, 11 Jun 2022


Pod Squad: What's On Your Mind?
Fri, 03 Jun 2022


Reclaiming Wellness: Simple Tips To Feel Better
Fri, 27 May 2022


Is EMDR Right For Me?
Thu, 19 May 2022


This Is How Your Brain Works
Fri, 13 May 2022


A Millennial's Take On Mental Health
Fri, 06 May 2022


Is What You Seek In Your Own Backyard?
Fri, 29 Apr 2022


Bonus: Someday Is TODAY
Fri, 22 Apr 2022


How To Love Your Body With Supermodel, Emme
Fri, 22 Apr 2022


Can I Really Make A Living As A Creative?
Fri, 15 Apr 2022


Unlocking You
Fri, 25 Mar 2022


(Don't) Do The Hustle
Fri, 18 Mar 2022


Grown-Ass Guidance
Fri, 11 Mar 2022


How To Start A Business Today
Fri, 04 Mar 2022


Quick Checkin
Thu, 24 Feb 2022


Can A Selfie Change Your Life?
Fri, 18 Feb 2022


How To Make Better Friends Over 40
Fri, 11 Feb 2022


Why This Activity Might Be For You
Fri, 04 Feb 2022


5 Ways To Take Control Of Your Life
Fri, 28 Jan 2022


Are You Headed For Burnout?
Thu, 20 Jan 2022


A Word To Guide You
Thu, 13 Jan 2022


Your Healthiest Year Yet Is A Click Away
Fri, 07 Jan 2022


Is Your Home Attracting What You Want?
Thu, 23 Dec 2021


An Underestimated Way To Feel Unstoppable
Sat, 11 Dec 2021


Go For The Cookie
Fri, 03 Dec 2021


How To Put The Joy Back In Your Holidays
Tue, 23 Nov 2021


5 Steps From Betrayal To Transformation
Tue, 16 Nov 2021


How To Change Your Life Through Your Story
Sat, 06 Nov 2021


Empty Nest? How To Find What's Next
Sat, 30 Oct 2021


A Tool To Help You Get It Done
Fri, 22 Oct 2021


Habits Every Grown-Ass Woman Should Practice
Wed, 13 Oct 2021


You Are Not Enough (and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves)
Tue, 05 Oct 2021


Are You A Grown-Ass Woman?
Thu, 09 Sep 2021


Is This The End For Forty Thrive?
Thu, 02 Sep 2021


Are You Eating These Toxic Foods?
Thu, 26 Aug 2021


Raising A Transgender Child
Thu, 19 Aug 2021


Can Yoga Shave Years Off Your Face?
Thu, 12 Aug 2021


What's Next For You?
Thu, 05 Aug 2021


How To Get That New Job
Thu, 29 Jul 2021


The Small Shifts Your Home Is Begging For
Thu, 22 Jul 2021


Taking Control Of Our Physical And Mental Health
Thu, 15 Jul 2021


Habits That Will Change Your Life -- Guaranteed
Thu, 08 Jul 2021


Six Lies About Aging You Just Might Believe
Thu, 01 Jul 2021


How To Make Midlife Work For You (It's Possible)
Thu, 24 Jun 2021


You Want Me To Put That WHERE?
Thu, 03 Jun 2021


It's Time To Finally Write That Book!
Wed, 26 May 2021


Get Your Ass Into These
Thu, 20 May 2021


Help! My Relationship Is Falling Apart
Thu, 13 May 2021


What If You Could Actually Find Balance?
Wed, 05 May 2021


The Conversation About Dieting Every Woman Needs To Hear
Wed, 28 Apr 2021


Why Women Are Afraid To Talk Money
Wed, 14 Apr 2021


10 Things Every Woman Over 40 Should Know
Wed, 31 Mar 2021


Guest Co-host Kim Goldman
Tue, 23 Mar 2021


Balancing Business And Love
Wed, 17 Mar 2021


The Six Habits
Mon, 08 Mar 2021


Lose Weight For The Last Time
Mon, 01 Mar 2021


Get Your Sex Drive Back (Yasssss)
Tue, 23 Feb 2021


Am I Having A Midlife Crisis?
Tue, 16 Feb 2021


The Annoying Advice My Husband Gave Me
Tue, 09 Feb 2021


Why People Might Not Be Listening To You
Sun, 07 Feb 2021


Is Your Brain Messing With You?
Tue, 26 Jan 2021


The Tool We All Should Be Using
Tue, 19 Jan 2021


It's Your Time
Tue, 12 Jan 2021


Screw The Resolutions
Tue, 05 Jan 2021


Who Are You Really?
Tue, 29 Dec 2020


A Delightful Little Episode On Aging
Tue, 22 Dec 2020


You're Not Fearless (And Why That's A Good Thing)
Tue, 15 Dec 2020


This Is What Could Be Aging You
Tue, 08 Dec 2020


Do You Want More Money?
Tue, 01 Dec 2020


Menopause, Fight Club And Brad Pitt
Tue, 24 Nov 2020


How You (Yes, YOU) Can Find Your Mojo
Tue, 17 Nov 2020


Abundance And Prosperity? Yes, PLEASE!
Tue, 10 Nov 2020


FRANGELA On Anxiety, Cancel Culture And Confronting Val Kilmer
Tue, 03 Nov 2020


The Toxic 5: Foods To Avoid In Midlife And Beyond
Tue, 27 Oct 2020


Why Bother?
Tue, 20 Oct 2020


Look And Feel 10 Years Younger!
Tue, 13 Oct 2020


When Your Child Comes Out As Transgender
Tue, 06 Oct 2020


How Do I Get A New Job?
Tue, 29 Sep 2020


What The Heck Is Human Design?
Wed, 23 Sep 2020


Are You Ready?
Tue, 15 Sep 2020


You Deplete Me
Mon, 31 Aug 2020


What's Happening To My Skin?
Tue, 25 Aug 2020


Share The Sh*t
Mon, 17 Aug 2020


I'm Tired Of Being Single Over 40
Mon, 10 Aug 2020


Starting Over Is Totally Possible
Tue, 04 Aug 2020


I Miss You!
Sat, 01 Aug 2020


When You Feel Like Blowing Up The Internet
Tue, 28 Jul 2020


Help! I Have An (Almost) Empty Nest
Fri, 24 Jul 2020


Stop Making Weight Loss So Damn Hard
Mon, 13 Jul 2020


Why You're Not Getting What You Want (and How To Change That)
Mon, 06 Jul 2020


Listen And Take Action
Tue, 23 Jun 2020


Be You, But Better
Sat, 23 May 2020


Finding Purpose Through Adversity
Thu, 14 May 2020


What Do Your Kids Know About You?
Wed, 06 May 2020


Menopause Mythbusters
Thu, 30 Apr 2020


The Coping Technique That Will Change Your Life
Wed, 22 Apr 2020


Bonus Meditation Episode
Tue, 21 Apr 2020


How To Ignite Confidence Over 40
Thu, 16 Apr 2020


How To Be Bold, Brilliant And Badass Over 40
Thu, 09 Apr 2020


Sibling Revelry
Thu, 02 Apr 2020


Quarantine Comedy With Tammy Pescatelli
Thu, 26 Mar 2020


Dying For Sex With Nikki Boyer
Thu, 19 Mar 2020


Can Your Burden Become Your Purpose?
Thu, 12 Mar 2020


What The Hell Has Happened To Me?
Thu, 05 Mar 2020


The Reason You're Broke
Wed, 26 Feb 2020


How To Make A Quick Decision
Mon, 24 Feb 2020


Finding Your Inner Badass Over 50
Thu, 20 Feb 2020


A Quick Tip To Change Your Life
Mon, 17 Feb 2020


The Truth About Sex Over 40
Thu, 13 Feb 2020


The Lesson I Learned From A Popular 80s Band
Sun, 09 Feb 2020


Why Can't I Lose Weight Over 40?
Wed, 05 Feb 2020


Transform Negative Energy To Positive In Seconds
Sun, 02 Feb 2020


Why Do We Love To Hate?
Thu, 30 Jan 2020


Get Out Of Your Head
Mon, 27 Jan 2020


A Lesson In Blowing Up Your Life
Wed, 22 Jan 2020


Stop Beating Yourself Up!
Sun, 19 Jan 2020


Are You Getting In Your Own Way?
Thu, 16 Jan 2020


How To Find (Better) Love Over 40
Thu, 19 Dec 2019


Stand Up For Yourself Without Being A Dick
Thu, 12 Dec 2019


6 Steps To Finish 2019 With Clarity, Confidence And Joy
Wed, 04 Dec 2019


Would You Send Your Ex A Thank You Note?
Tue, 26 Nov 2019


What Men Over 40 Aren't Telling You
Wed, 20 Nov 2019


How To Start Over
Thu, 14 Nov 2019


Can You Really Embrace Aging?
Wed, 06 Nov 2019


When The Child Is The Parent
Wed, 30 Oct 2019


Cannabis And CBD As Midlife Medicine
Wed, 23 Oct 2019


The Actual Thing Keeping You Stuck (It's Not What You Think It Is)
Wed, 16 Oct 2019


Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month A Bunch Of BS?
Wed, 09 Oct 2019


The Ultimate Guide To Hormone Replacement Therapy
Thu, 03 Oct 2019


40 Episodes Of The Forty Thrive Podcast!
Thu, 26 Sep 2019


How To Get What You Really Want
Thu, 12 Sep 2019


4 Steps To Reaching Your Health Goals With Ease
Fri, 06 Sep 2019


A Quick 3-Minute Reminder
Thu, 29 Aug 2019


Thriving After The Kids Have Grown And Flown
Thu, 22 Aug 2019


Over 60 Is Hilarious With Cathy Ladman And Mindy Sterling
Thu, 15 Aug 2019


Tackling The Most Common Challenges For Women Over 40
Wed, 07 Aug 2019


Skincare Guide For Women Over 40
Thu, 01 Aug 2019


I'm Old. Come At Me!
Wed, 24 Jul 2019


How To Act Like A Grown Ass Woman
Fri, 19 Jul 2019


Shut Up, Roberta
Wed, 10 Jul 2019


How To Age In Reverse With Alicia Schoroth
Wed, 03 Jul 2019


Are You Really Ready To Make A Change?
Wed, 03 Jul 2019


The Naked Truth With Leslie Morgan
Wed, 19 Jun 2019


Confronting OJ Simpson With Kim Goldman
Wed, 12 Jun 2019


Why Forty Thrive Came To Be
Thu, 06 Jun 2019


Life After The Bachelor
Thu, 30 May 2019


From Bachelorette To Business Badass
Wed, 22 May 2019


Will I Even Make It To 40?
Thu, 16 May 2019


Decrease Stress And Increase Joy In One Minute Or Less With Sandy Abrams
Thu, 09 May 2019


What Online Marketing Expert Amy Porterfield Didn't Want You To Know
Wed, 01 May 2019


The Heart Of Female Entrepreneurship With Katie Krimitsos
Fri, 26 Apr 2019


Is It Too Late To Become Wealthy? With Ilyce Glink
Tue, 16 Apr 2019


Maybe You Should Talk To Someone With Lori Gottlieb
Thu, 11 Apr 2019


What The Hell Is Happening To My Body? With Nina Lorez Collins
Thu, 04 Apr 2019


Turning A Personal Challenge Into A Business
Wed, 27 Mar 2019


Why Women Over 40 Are The Best At Therapy With Dr. Sarah Sarkis
Mon, 18 Mar 2019


Why You Need A Midlife Mentor With Elsie Escobar
Thu, 07 Mar 2019


Thriving Through Transitions With Nancy Karas
Thu, 21 Feb 2019


For Messy And Imperfect People ONLY With Leigh Koechner
Thu, 14 Feb 2019


The Reality Of Hollywood For WOC Over 40
Thu, 07 Feb 2019


5 Simple Steps To Declutter Today
Tue, 29 Jan 2019


The Real Reason You Feel Like Crap With Courtney Townley
Thu, 17 Jan 2019


Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life With Diann Wingert
Mon, 14 Jan 2019


5 Things You Can Do THIS WEEK To Create An Abundant 2019 With Danisha Danielle Wrighster
Thu, 27 Dec 2018


Midlife Crisis Or Midlife Awakening? With Diann Wingert
Thu, 20 Dec 2018


Puberty For The Middle Aged With Lisa Selin Davis
Wed, 12 Dec 2018


Let's Talk About Sex (over 40) With Wendy Miller
Wed, 12 Dec 2018


Premiere Episode: Ladies Who Launch
Wed, 12 Dec 2018


Welcome To Forty Thrive!
Sun, 09 Dec 2018


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