Unlock the secrets to wellness in midlife and beyond with our special guest, Annie Gaudreault. In this episode, you'll learn how Annie transitioned from a brand consultant and marathon coach to a dedicated wellness advocate. Annie shares her in...

Ever wondered what it takes to pursue a dream later in life? Meet Katie Oates, a remarkable singer and songwriter, who transformed her midlife crisis into a journey of artistic triumph. Katie's story is one of courage, vulnerability, and a rele...

This episode features the extraordinary Amy-Lyles Wilson, a multi-talented writer, editor, creativity coach, and spiritual companion, who shares the profound influence of her aunts, Theora and Vannie, on her life's work. From Aunt Theora's myst...

Imagine the wisdom we could glean from those who've lived the longest among us, if only we learned to listen and support them in their twilight years. That's the heart of this conversation with Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly, a dementia doula who b...

As the morning sun washes over the Tennessee countryside, Karyn Houser and her husband typically find themselves sitting on their porch, sipping coffee. There the two enjoy the restorative power of nature within their 37-acre haven, setting the...

We often avoid discussing aging, a topic that is uncomfortable to many. Jane Giddan and Ellen Cole, authors of 70Candles: Women Thriving in Their 8th Decade, turn that avoidance into a rally cry of celebration. They bring to l...

Have you ever stood at life’s crossroads, wondering if it's too late to reinvent yourself? Jamie Harris joins us in a heart-to-heart conversation, sharing her courageous transition after her divorce that led her to a new city, a newfound indepe...

Ever made a leap of faith into the unknown that rearranged your entire life? Our special guest, Lissette Lopez, knows a thing or two about taking such a jump – from the insurance world into the dynamic landscape of real estate, she's managed to...

Have you ever found yourself enthralled by the whispers of history that echo through the pages of a novel? I had the pleasure of hosting Olive Collins, a celebrated Irish-American author who masterfully brings history to life. During our enrich...

Embark on a transformational journey with Leslie Matthews, a 77-year-old beacon of wisdom in the yoga community who's defying age with grace and agility. This episode promises to enlighten you on how yoga's adaptability transcends physical limi...

Looking Back on Your Life with GratitudeWelcome to Restless to Renewed: Women Redefining the Silver YearsToday, our podcast episode is personal, and one that I’m so happy to share with the Restless to Renewed listeners. Today...

Today, Janice and Robin speak with Janet Clazzy, a local musician whose very last name is a combination of the idea of both classical and jazz music! After a career of playing music across the country in  symphonies and churches, at 70,...

We talked with writer and historian Beverly Bragg about how she invested in herself by attaining education and college degrees later in life. We hear about her journey from being ayoung woman in West Virginia who ended up in Arizona, Texas, and...

Janice and Robin talk to Bishop Gloria Watson about how she was called to ministry as a young girl, how she pursued that calling through the years, and how she is following it now at age 63.Gloria started a nonprofit called Kid...

Lisa Gilliam, 65 now, found herself in 2020 at loose ends. It was the beginning of the pandemic, and she experienced many changes in a short time: losing her job because of the pandemic, moving to a city from the country, and being unable to se...

Have you heard the term “spiritual direction” and wondered what it means? In this podcast we talk to spiritual director Mary Louise McCullough about her journey to become a pastor, her retirement from pastoring, moving to a new part...

Janice and Robin talk about the virtues of being average and  how aging gives us a little more permission to try different things without being great at them.We also talk about: Having the guts to try something new...

Bestselling author Missy Buchanan joins us for a rich conversation about the work of this season of life—learning to adapt to the many changes—not always happily, but joyfully. Missy talks honestly about:

Guests:  Dr. Glenna Kyker Brayton and Karyn HouserWhen Karyn Houser was fifteen years old she ran away from home. Her relationship with her mother, Glenna, was rocky, as Karyn felt Glenna was more concerned with her Nav...

Join Janice and Robin as they talk with author and speaker Pat Wilson--an honest and vulnerable conversation about aging—the good, the bad, and the ugly! We talk about the losses and gains of aging (sometimes literal pounds...

As young girls, we were often told how we should look, act, think, and even what we could be when we grew up. Now as older women we are often told similar things by society. This was and is very frustrating to many of us.This episode wi...

Welcome to the Restless to Renewed channel!  We are Robin and Janice, and like other women in our silver years, we want to live a happy, fulfilled life. We have both raised families and retired from our original careers, where w...