Episode 92

Youth of Our Senior Years

Summary:

In this episode of Pieces of a Woman, Cristie and DeAnna explore the idea of making the most of your 50s and 60s, which they call the youth of our senior years. They share personal stories from their summers—Cristie's memorable European cruise and DeAnna's relaxing family time filled with pickleball and cherished moments. The conversation highlights the importance of carving out time for both solo and couple adventures, emphasizing how precious these years are. Whether it's picking up new hobbies, planning dream trips, or simply enjoying quiet moments with loved ones, it's all about living fully and intentionally. Tune in to discover how to embrace these vibrant years and find inspiration to make the most of them.

Key Takeaways:

[0:00] Personal stories of spending time with a busy summer of travel and work.

[5:30] Prioritizing quality time with your loved ones, traveling more, and living life fully in your 50s and 60s.

[8:50] Planning for retirement and focusing on personal goals in your 50s and 60s.

[14:10] Navigating retirement and career changes, dealing with emotional struggles, and finding new purpose.

[19:50] Embracing self-discovery and empowerment in midlife.


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Pieces of a Woman
Real Stories, Real Women and the conversations that shape us into who we are today

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Cristie & DeAnna

DeAnna Robbins is a lover of learning and connecting with REAL people. A Grandma of 4, mom of 4 and wife of one. Her role of being "middle aged" is the current Life Lesson. How to take care of aging parents, be a mom, step mom, wife and professional woman, oh the fun. DeAnna has seen the dark and ugly side of abuse, alcoholism and suffering but believes you are either a victim or a player. She chose to be a player.

Cristie North is a wife, mother of 6 and grandmother of 2. She just turned 50 and is learning to navigate the reality of empty nesting. She has endured trials of divorce, alcohol abuse, blended family and grief. She celebrates every part of her journey as her belief is that each challenge makes us the remarkable, complicated beautiful souls we are today. She has been in the mortgage industry for over 28 years and currently manages a top producing mortgage company in Salt Lake City, Utah.