Super Power U: Activate Your Superhero

Mary Rogers is a mentor, entertainer, and entrepreneur. She mentors both the heart and mind of midlifers, taking them from doubt and fear of the future to empowerment and a feeling of belonging and purpose. Mary believes that entrepreneurship is a lifestyle experience, and talks with Lisa about how her show, The Experience 50 podcast, and creates a mindset of no regrets while discussing things no one else is ready to talk about. Mary also shares why she is so committed to change the stigma of midlife, why curiosity is key, and what she has learned about humanity in over 3,000 interviews with successful and interesting people all around the world.  Follow Lisa @lisabl On Instagram @lisabl On Twitter @lisabl On LinkedIn LisaBL.com ARTFUL AGING on Facebook Super U Resources: Super Power U Facebook PageSubscribe and Review to the Super Power U Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Follow Mary: The Experience 50 Podcast  Mary Rogers Blog     

Impact entrepreneur Josh Whiton blends technology and business with active care for the planet. He talks with Lisa today about his desire to harmonize society with nature and elevate human consciousness. Josh was named a Champion of Change by the White House for his transit-tech company TransLoc. His latest project is MakeSoil.org, a movement to spread the word and benefits of composting and to make soil on a planet-saving scale. He and Lisa talk about true self-acceptance, the point where hedonism and altruism intermingle, thinking independently to move past programming, and the realization that many of us are seeking deep freedom.  Josh Whiton  Facebook | Instagram | Twitter  Follow Lisa @lisabl On Instagram @lisabl On Twitter @lisabl On LinkedIn LisaBL.com ARTFUL AGING on Facebook Super U Resources: Super Power U Facebook PageSubscribe and Review to the Super Power U Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play  

Jamie Heston is a former professional singer and executive assistant, entrepreneur, and homeschooling advocate and consultant. She joins Lisa this week to talk about how she got to be a singer, the skills she honed and learned as an Executive Assistant in Silicon Valley, and how she stays organized and on top of her many interests and responsibilities. Jamie is instinctively a happy person, and has actively made sure she is living her most full and rich life to honor herself and those in the past she has lost. Jamie explains how she decided homeschooling was right for her family, her involvement with nerf battles, and how she became a consultant to provide resources for others.  Connect with Lisa on Instagram Super Power U Facebook Page Artful Aging Group on Facebook Sponsor: Outschool.com Jamie Heston Jamie Heston Facebook   

Jessica Semaan has a way with words. So much so, that the gift of her poetry serves as a vessel to both heal herself from complex trauma, and also provide space for others to do the same. Today, she speaks with Lisa about the inspiration that came from burn out, the gift of connecting to our grief and pain, her Passion Co. movement, and her latest book Child of the Moon. Follow Lisa @lisabl On Instagram @lisabl On Twitter @lisabl On LinkedIn LisaBL.com ARTFUL AGING on Facebook Super U Resources: Mentioned in This Episode: Passion Co Jessica on Medium @JessicaSemaan Child of the Moon  

Keira Poulsen is a speaker, author, and intuitive energetic healer. She and Lisa take a deep dive conversation into healing from trauma and coming out on the other end to share the gifts and greatness that experience brings. Keira operates with such a raw beauty that pulls from deep emotion, and a powerful openness to the process of growth.  She is deeply committed to Waking Women Up to Their Greatness.   Keira Poulsen The Awaken Podcast  The Awaken Program  Follow Lisa @lisabl On Instagram @lisabl On Twitter @lisabl On LinkedIn LisaBL.com Find out more about Keira's The Awaken Mastermind HERE and apply before Thursday, September 26th.  If you're accepted into the program just tell Keira or Lisa you're a Super Power U Listener and we'll be so thrilled to gift you a beautiful Silver Festival necklace from Collective Hearts (value $79).  Every item purchased supports causes like the children's home in Haiti built by Collective Hearts founder. ARTFUL AGING on Facebook Super Power U Facebook Page

Lisa is joined by Charley and Shay, two young activists and founding members of the non-profit program Heirs to Our Oceans. These passionate independent learners are giving voice to a global movement and encouraging other youth to take a stand in the ocean crisis that threatens our tomorrow. They discuss how their incredible work came to be, how others can get on board with the movement, and why it’s up to the younger generation to answer the call to action. They also share their most memorable and personally impactful experiences with the movement. Connect with Lisa on Instagram Super Power U Facebook Page Artful Aging Group on Facebook Sponsor: Outschool.com Heirs to Our Oceans Summit for Empowerment Action and Leadership -  Heirs to Our Oceans Facebook

Francis Pedraza describes himself as quixotically serious and uncommonly earnest. He talks with Lisa about the ways in which his grandfather set the tone for his bold passion and dedicated work ethic, and the ideals he pursues unrelentingly. He also shares his love of “dead people” wisdom, the values that guide his life, the loneliness inherent in being an outlier, and how Invisible, his automization company has a secret mission to take down the “dragon” of Western education. This is an engaging and fascinating conversation which will inspire you to raise your standards, think deeply and maybe even pick up a Penguin Classic. Connect with Lisa on Instagram Information on the October/November Group Life Transition and Artful Aging Coaching Program Francis Pedraza: Invisible Technology  Francis on Medium  “My ambitions are all oriented towards service and purpose.”  “Socrates did not die so that people could watch Netflix.” 

Lucia Pavone is a rule-breaker, international speaker, and instructor of the art of sensual pleasure. She joins the show to discuss her dedication and passion for helping others along their journey of sexual emancipation and pursuit of pleasure. She believes pleasure is our birthright and shares ways we can begin to incorporate self-love and sensuality right away in our everyday life. Lucia shares resources to her retreats and courses, and explains that we are able to create a new story that opens us up to receive pleasure even despite past trauma.   “You can’t talk about pleasure and sensuality without addressing the deep pieces around sexual trauma.”  Follow Lisa @lisabl On Instagram Get Podcast Info: Super Power U Facebook Page Subscribe and Review to the Super Power U Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Lucia Pavone:  Luscious Love Life  @luciousluciapavone Lucia Pavone       

Yunzhe Zhou helps people create a life that aligns with their natural passion, energy, and purpose. She talks with Lisa about her own experience growing up in the two very different worlds of Shanghai, China, and Virginia, and how they affected her own life path. She also shares how she got involved with EdTech, what life is like as a digital nomad, her thoughts on the alternative education space, ways to structure creative endeavors and advice for those that may want to start their own 30 Day Personal Projects.  Follow Lisa @lisabl On Instagram @lisabl On Twitter @lisabl On LinkedIn LisaBL.com Super U Resources: Super Power U Facebook PageSubscribe and Review to the Super Power U Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Connect with Yunzhe: One Month Projects  Yunzhe Zhou LinkedIn “I can have both work and play, and love my career.”  “Just starting something is the hardest, and it all becomes so much easier after the first step.”       

Raman Frey joins the show to talk with Lisa about his love for bringing people together through common interests and passions. He discusses how GoodPeople connects fun and philanthropic-minded people through dinner salons and other events. He and Lisa talk about going past the comfort zone to get to trust and intimacy, the need for community, and how his background of growing up on a “hippie” compound shaped his curiosity and openness today.  “Creativity is a collaborative process. Everywhere I go, I’m looking for collaborators.” Raman Frey Website and on LinkedIn GoodPeople Dinners  Follow Lisa @lisabl On Instagram @lisabl On Twitter @lisabl On LinkedIn LisaBL.com Super U Resources: Super Power U Facebook PageSubscribe and Review to the Super Power U Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play  

Rachel Augusta is the daughter of a retired Lutheran Minister. She grew up in the limelight because of her father’s profession but in spite of a clash with his Christian beliefs her desire to heal animals all over the world won out. She joins Lisa to talk about her path from being a Vaudeville performer in Hollywood to her current passion for healing animals. She offers resources for us to get started taking care of ourselves to also benefit our precious furry friends. Life Lessons:  Self-care is the most powerful thing we can do for ourselves and in turn help others.  When things seem horrible, you will always come out of it a stronger person Surround yourself with strong friendships with people who can hold you.  “I was the kid everyone trusted their kid to be with, and they shouldn’t have!”  Super Power U Facebook Page Follow @lisabl On Instagram Guest Information: Rachel Augusta Website Other ways to Follow Lisa @lisabl On Twitter @lisabl On LinkedIn LisaBL.com Subscribe and Review to the Super

Menopause and Women’s Hormone Expert Gianna Miceli joins the podcast this week. Gianna shows us a new perspective for menopause and aging, and shares her own experience that lead to her new book, “Why American Women are So Fat, Sick, Tired & Angry”. She helps women over 40 go through menopause naturally and embrace their health in a way that leaves them feeling fitter and sexier than ever before. She shares the “why” behind her vision and purpose to support women, explains why now is the best time to transform the stigma surrounding menopause, and provides resources to find these simple yet powerful solutions right away.   Guest Information: Gianna Miceli Website     Follow Lisa @lisabl On Instagram @lisabl On Twitter @lisabl On LinkedIn LisaBL.com   Super U Resources: Super Power U Facebook Page Subscribe and Review to the Super Power U Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play

Romeo Reyes is a transgender singer, actor, songwriter, tattoo artist, painter, and model. He and Lisa talk about the differences he has personally encountered and experienced since his transition five years ago, and the ways we can have an honest and respectful conversation around the topic. He also talks about his passions as an artist, advice for parents that may have a transgender child, and what we can gain by truly listening to the experience of others with empathy and curiosity. “I always knew who I was, I just knew everyone else around me wouldn’t have taken it so well." “I think my purpose in life is to help people in some way.” ROMEO You Tube Romeo on Instagram Zen Tattoo -------- Lisa on Instagram Super Power U Facebook Page Super Power U Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google PlayLisaBL.com

Today's Episode is a SOLO show in which Lisa describes the essence of her talk "Rebranding Aging" and her commitment to changing the cultural narrative about what it means to get old by inspiring and encouraging others to write new stories. She describes the path she took from being a homeschooling mother committed to her family and her community at age 49, discovering ballroom dance and falling in love with it.  She tells the story of discovering competition and eventually winning a World title in her age category which led to speaking on stages and performing dance. But lest you think it's all a rah-rah Pollyanna story Lisa also tells about the heartbreaks that led to her deepened commitment to Rebranding Aging and the clarity that came from the support of her community and the understanding that our nature as people (and especially as women) is to constantly reinvent and rebloom. Help Lisa take this message to the world by recommending her talk for conferences and events for: Longevity, Biotech and Anti-a

Today I'm revisiting the Intermittent Fasting Experiment which was outlined originally on Episode #23, Intermittent Fasting – A Primer with monthly updates on episodes #27,  #31 and #35.  This is a redux of those popular episodes in combination so the details of the entire three months experiment are here in one place to hopefully encourage and inspire me and possibly others too.   There is a great overview of Intermittent Fast on Groom and Style called Your Guide to Intermittent Fasting. Follow Lisa on Instagram Super Power U Facebook Page Super Power U Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google PlayLisaBL.com  

You may catch China Brooks dancing in a grocery store aisle, in a public library, or walking barefoot in nature. Wherever she is, her light shines from the inside out, and today she joins Lisa to beautifully articulate the ripple that occurs when we step into our most creative and tapped in selves. They also talk about being mixed-race, China's spiritual master classes, owning our beauty at any age, and how she helps others craft and sell high-value offerings to so they can live a balanced and spiritual life. Connect with Lisa Follow Lisa on Instagram Super Power U Facebook Page Connect with China China Brooks YouTube @chinabrooks

Francesca Gentille is a certified clinical sexologist, Quantum shaman, co-author of The Marriage of Sex and Spirit, radio host of Sex: Tantra and Kama Sutra, and host of popular FB live series The Conscious Bachelorette. Today she speaks with Lisa about Sacred BDSM and the 4 Keys to Empowered Aging.   The Marriage of Sex and Spirit Sex: Tantra and Kama Sutra Francesca Gentille   Super U Resources:Feedback and show ideas to hey@lisabl.com Super Power U Facebook PageLisa Betts-LaCroix on Twitter — @LisaBL Super Power U Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google PlayLisaBL.com

Francesca Gentille is a certified clinical sexologist, Quantum shaman, co-author of The Marriage of Sex and Spirit, radio host of Sex: Tantra and Kama Sutra, and host of popular FB live series The Conscious Bachelorette. On today's episode, Part 1 of 2, she speaks with Lisa about recovering from childhood trauma, how we can show up in a way that can be a blessing to others while still maintaining our boundaries, and why being loved doesn’t always mean being likable. Super Power U Facebook Page Follow Lisa on Instagram Super Power U Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google PlayLisaBL.com

Alan Winter loves to take the beauty of the world and the richness of human connection and process it through imagination and art. Today, he shares with Lisa his story from living on a sausage farm in rural Wisconsin to enrolling in the army, recovering from addiction and alcoholism, and finally regenerating into the creative spirit that was always inside him. Alan traded self-doubt and the feeling of being an outsider for finding his people and stretching his talents in ways he had dreamed of as a child. He also talks about how instrumental the 12-Step Recovery process was, what inspires his music, and why being authentic is the most rockstar thing you can do. Super Power U Facebook Page Lisa's Instagram Alan Winter Art Winter Boy Winter Boy Instagram

Super Power U Facebook Page Feedback and show ideas to hey@lisabl.com Lisa Betts-LaCroix on Twitter — @LisaBL Super Power U Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google PlayLisaBL.com