Have you ever felt burned out while chasing a dream?

Dr. Alain Salas, the "Mind Clearing Doctor," was living the ultimate success - a thriving practice, sailing in the South of France - but inside, he was overwhelmed and exhausted.

This led to a personal collapse that hit his health (getting sick with an early stage of colon cancer!), his marriage (divorce), and his business.

Talk about everything crashing down at once!

Instead of staying defeated, he went inward, and what he discovered became his powerful three-step system for clearing limiting beliefs and creating success without the burnout.

We dive deep into the mind-body connection, why having a personal "mission in life" is the only true way to avoid feeling lost, and why failure isn't really a thing - it's just a lesson you haven't learned yet.

We also talk about a core concept he uses: the alignment of your Thought (the how), your Emotion/Heart (the why), and your Action (the what).

This is the part that blew my mind: Dr. Salas explains that our conscious mind (where we focus all our effort to solve problems) is only 5–10% of our power, while the subconscious mind is a massive 90–95%!

If you’re struggling to reach a goal, you’re trying to move a mountain with a tiny fraction of your mind.

This conversation is a must-listen if you're ready to stop using only 5% of your power and finally understand how to get that full alignment.

You'll hear us talk about:

• How his personal collapse led to his life-altering Mind Clearing system.
• Why understanding your life's mission eliminates the feeling of "no motivation."
• The difference between "victim mode" and being a "creator" of your reality.
• His three simple steps (delete, download, manifest) for transforming limiting beliefs into empowering ones.
• A beautiful visual of what "awakening" feels like when you finally clear the clouds in your sky.

Find Dr. Alain Salas and his work here:

• Website: http://www.themindclearing.com/

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Remember, midlife isn’t the end - it’s just the beginning of a new, exciting chapter! Keep thriving, keep shining, and I’ll see you next time!

Anna Quigley is basically the "Intuitive Yoda" for women in midlife looking to figure out their next chapter.

Anna has spent over 40 years steeped in metaphysics, quantum physics, psychology, and spiritual studies....not just reading about it, but truly living it.

Just two years ago, she did the brave thing: she walked away from a job she loved that had turned toxic and fully committed to the work she knows she's meant to do. She’s here to help women clarify their purpose and bring it into fruition.

Anna and I dive deep into how we can reprogram our thoughts and why our gut feelings are scientifically referred to as the "second brain." We talk about the power of visualization (and sensory imagination!) - it’s not just for Olympic athletes anymore, but a key tool for creating our reality.

Anna shares her incredible, personal journey of listening to the "universal whisper" before it brought out the "club" (you'll know what I mean when you listen!).

She explains why those gifts that come easily to us - the ones we tend to dismiss - are often the exact things we're here to share with the world.

If you've been feeling that little internal nudge that there’s something more waiting for you, or if you need a little help listening to your intuition, this episode is a beautiful guide.

Anna even has a great tool - an intuition tracking sheet - that she’s sharing with our listeners!

You can find out more about Anna and connect with her here:

• Website: IntuitionGift.com

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Remember, midlife isn’t the end - it’s just the beginning of a new, exciting chapter! Keep thriving, keep shining, and I’ll see you next time!

How much of your teenage self is still showing up when you parent, love, or even react to things today? That voice that just wanted to be seen and heard?

My incredible guest, Tatjana Simakova, believes that version of us is still shaping our family dynamics, and she has built her life's work on helping us heal that unseen gap.

Tatjana's own journey is one of deep courage.

Growing up with an alcoholic mother and navigating family separation gave her a profound, lived understanding of what it means to heal from the inside out.

Now a psychotherapist, art therapist, and the founder of the S-A-L-V-U-S ParentTeen community, she has helped thousands of families move from emotional chaos to calm connection.

In this episode we talk about:

• Why the teenage years are such a critical stage for catching and working through trauma.
• The magic of art therapy - why getting messy can be the key to opening up and finding a non-judgmental outlet.
• The most common shift parents can make to stop "clamping down" and start building a stronger, more trusting connection
• Her powerful metaphor of letting your child go further away so they know they can always come back to you.
• The one place you absolutely must start if you want to see a change in your children

This conversation is a beautiful reminder that when we do the work to reconnect with our own inner teenager, we start parenting and living from a place of much deeper understanding.

You’ll be so inspired by Tatjana's story and her amazing, heart-centered work.

You can find out more about Tatjana and her community here:

Website: https://salvus-parenting.mn.co/share/UutP_DH8-zYFhv79?utm_source=manual (to join Salvus ParenTEENg for free)

Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/salvus_psychotherapy_clinic/

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Remember, midlife isn’t the end - it’s just the beginning of a new, exciting chapter! Keep thriving, keep shining, and I’ll see you next time!

Jim Marshall has spent years diving deep into the science and spirit of transformation. He's talking about something he calls "The Natural Law of Becoming," and trust me...it’s a total game-changer for how we think about aging and growth.

Jim’s whole philosophy is this: You don’t have to push, hustle, or force your way into your next great chapter. It’s actually about slowing down, getting intentional, and letting your purpose unfold naturally, just like a seed turning into a tree.

We talked about the pressure we feel after 45 to constantly do more or be more, and how that mindset is what actually leads to burnout.

Jim gives us permission to stop chasing what’s broken and start listening to the powerful, clear wisdom that's already inside us.

If you’ve been feeling like you’re trying to run uphill, or if you're ready for your next evolution but aren't sure how to start, this conversation is your moment to exhale.

Jim reminds us that you are not a project that needs fixing...you are an entire garden that just needs tending.

Connect with Jim here:

• Website: https://septemics.com/

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Remember, midlife isn’t the end - it’s just the beginning of a new, exciting chapter! Keep thriving, keep shining, and I’ll see you next time!

Dr. Len Lopez has been a licensed chiropractor and natural medicine specialist for over 30 years. He's the guy who coined the phrase “eating right and training smart,” and he’s sharing how that’s expanded into a whole philosophy for success in every area of life.

We start by diving into what "healthy" really means, especially for those of us navigating our 40s, 50s, and beyond.

Dr. Len dropped some serious wisdom about digestion that was a total lightbulb moment for me. He explained that, just because you ate something doesn't mean your body absorbed the nutrients!

We get into the crucial role your gut plays, and how eating how you eat (not just what you eat) can literally turn your digestive system off. Think less "warrior on a horse with a turkey leg" and more "sit, eat, and relax."

But the conversation really takes off when we talk about his "Five Steps a Day" app, which helps you build success from the inside out.

He breaks down the acronym S.T.E.P.S. and how tracking these small, daily actions for your body, mind, and spirit can create massive change. It’s all about those tiny, actionable steps that fill up your bucket and move you out of negative self-talk and into a virtuous cycle of life.

This conversation is simple, clear, and powerful, and it’s going to give you the perfect actionable next step for wherever you are in your journey.

I loved what Dr. Len said about knowing your "Land of Milk and Honey" - your goals - because if you don't know where you're going, don't be surprised if you land in the land of headaches and heartaches.

This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to take charge of their well-being and mindset!

To connect with Dr. Len Lopez and check out the Five Steps a Day app, you can find more information here:

• Website: www.DrLenOnline.com
• Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/drlenlopez/

Thank you for spending time with me today on the Thrive After 45™ podcast! If this episode spoke to you, be sure to hit that follow button so you never miss one.

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Your journey doesn’t stop here - let’s keep the conversation going! Connect with me at denisedrinkwalter.com, and follow @thethriveafter45podcast for daily insp, tips, and support.

Remember, midlife isn’t the end - it’s just the beginning of a new, exciting chapter! Keep thriving, keep shining, and I’ll see you next time!

SuZan Peltekian is a global speaker, a peak performance coach, and a total game-changer who has spent years helping people remember they are powerful beyond measure. The heart of our chat is getting out of "default living" and actually designing the life we were born to live.

She gets super real, sharing that she struggled with self-belief for years, going from job to job until she finally realized her own divinity. Her whole mission is waking people up to the fact that they are a spark of divinity, the universe's highest form of creation.

SuZan talks about her signature "Mind Gym" approach and gives us the foundational, concrete steps for quantum living. She breaks down the missing link that stops us from receiving everything we desire - and guess what? It's not about what you want, but who you are being.

Grab your notebook because she lays out the three essential steps to truly change your reality, but you gotta tune in to get all the tea!

She also gives some practical, easy-to-use hacks for repeating your vision and self-image every single day.

Seriously, if you're over 45, she says this is your time to shine!

Any other story about aging is a big lie, and you're just starting to scratch the surface of what's possible.

This conversation will light you up and remind you that the magic is already within you.

Connect with SuZan:

• Website: www.superchargewithsuzan.com
• Social Media: @Superchargewithsuzan

Thank you for spending time with me today on the Thrive After 45™ podcast! If this episode spoke to you, be sure to hit that follow button so you never miss one.

And if you loved it, I’d be so grateful if you left a review - it helps more amazing women like you find this show!

Your journey doesn’t stop here - let’s keep the conversation going! Connect with me at denisedrinkwalter.com, and follow @thethriveafter45podcast for daily insp, tips, and support.

Remember, midlife isn’t the end - it’s just the beginning of a new, exciting chapter! Keep thriving, keep shining, and I’ll see you next time!

This Thrive After 45™ episode is all about creating a home that’s actually a sanctuary for your soul, and it has me looking at my living room completely differently.

I sat down with Kim Depole, a mindful living design consultant. Seriously, this woman is a master at weaving together art, meditation, and interior design to help people create spaces that aren't just pretty, but are deeply restorative and soul-aligned.

We’re talking about more than just picking out paint colors. Kim's whole approach is that your home should be the truest reflection of who you are, what you love, and how you want to move through life.

How amazing would it be if your space literally breathed who you are becoming?

Kim’s journey is so inspiring - she’s an artist at heart who's traveled the world exploring culture and the sacred energy of space. She believes that design is about liberation, creativity, and living with intention, not just trends or perfection.

If you’ve ever felt like your home just isn't supporting your inner peace, or if you’re looking for ways to live more mindfully, you absolutely need to listen. This conversation will make you think about your space, your habits, and your life in a totally new way.

We dove into what it means to truly live mindfully, create consciously, and design a life and home that genuinely supports the woman you are evolving into.

Give it a listen! I'm pretty sure you’ll be inspired to make your home feel more like you.

You can find more of Kim Depole’s inspiring work here:

Website: www.depoledesign.com and reserve a FREE Discovery call

Substack Weekly newsletter https://kimdepole.substack.com/

Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/depoledesign/

Thank you for spending time with me today on the Thrive After 45™ podcast! If this episode spoke to you, be sure to hit that follow button so you never miss one.

And if you loved it, I’d be so grateful if you left a review - it helps more amazing women like you find this show!

Your journey doesn’t stop here - let’s keep the conversation going! Connect with me at denisedrinkwalter.com, and follow @thethriveafter45podcast for daily insp, tips, and support.

Remember, midlife isn’t the end - it’s just the beginning of a new, exciting chapter! Keep thriving, keep shining, and I’ll see you next time!

Hey friend, you need to grab a cup of coffee and sit down for this one. This episode of Thrive After 45™ with the incredible Elizabeth Kelly is truly honest and so, so needed.

Elizabeth is a transformative self-love and mindset coach who came on the show to share her whole, messy, beautiful journey of navigating divorce, finding sobriety, and having to completely rebuild her life from the inside out.

Her story is standing proof that the pain that once cracked you open was never meant to destroy you, but to actually awaken you to the woman you were always supposed to be.

We have an open-hearted conversation about identity and the moment Elizabeth realized she had to stop trying to erase her past.

She talks about changing her name (from Foster to Kelly!) and shares a powerful piece she wrote called "Beautifully Broken."

She explains that healing is really about integrating all your stories, owning them, and thanking them for getting you here.

This conversation is your permission slip to realize you can be messy and still be worthy.

If you’ve ever felt like you were just hustling through the first half of life, only to pause and wonder, "Wait, who am I underneath all this?" this is the episode for you.

She gives us the first, most crucial step to take when you're feeling totally stuck.

This one is going to light a fire under you and remind you that you are whole, complete, and exactly where you need to be.

Connect with Elizabeth Kelly:

Instagram: @elizabeth_fortheloveofself

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabethfortheloveofself

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fortheloveofself.coach?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Email: elizabeth@fortheloveofself.coach

Schedule time for a FREE clarity call: https://calendly.com/elizabeth-fortheloveofself/strategy-call-with-coach-elizabeth

Thank you for spending time with me today on the Thrive After 45™ podcast! If this episode spoke to you, be sure to hit that follow button so you never miss one.

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Your journey doesn’t stop here - let’s keep the conversation going! Connect with me at denisedrinkwalter.com, and follow @thethriveafter45podcast for daily insp, tips, and support.

Remember, midlife isn’t the end - it’s just the beginning of a new, exciting chapter! Keep thriving, keep shining, and I’ll see you next time!