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Rocking Midlife®- the Podcast

Rocking Midlife®- the Podcast

By: Cat Coluccio
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 Welcome to the Rocking Midlife® Podcast – the show that proves your second act can be your best yet!

Hosted by New Zealand author, speaker, and reinvention coach Cat Coluccio, this podcast is your weekly dose of real talk and fresh inspiration for women 40 and beyond. Through honest, unscripted conversations with amazing midlifers from around the world, Cat dives into everything from menopause to mindset, side hustles to self-care, decluttering to daring reinventions. No topic is off-limits—because midlife is too short to play small.

Whether you're navigating change or chasing bold new dreams, Rocking Midlife® will motivate you to stop procrastinating and start creating the life (and legacy!) you truly want.

🎧 Subscribe, leave a review, and share the show to help amplify midlife voices around the globe.
🎁 Grab Cat’s free guide “5 Tips to Make Your Midlife ROCK” and never miss an episode: www.rockmidlife.com

Let’s connect:
🌐 Website: www.catcoluccio.com
📱 FB & Insta: @catcoluccio
▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/catcoluccio
📚 Free eBooks: stan.store/catcoluccio
📧 Email: cat@catcoluccio.comCat Coluccio Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • Trails to Classrooms: Leadership, Sled Dogs & Reinvention with Dr. Robert Forto

    Trails to Classrooms: Leadership, Sled Dogs & Reinvention with Dr. Robert Forto
    Jun 13 2025
    Welcome back to the podcast! 🎙️

    What do sled dogs, midlife reinvention, and university leadership training have in common? This week's episode features the fabulous Dr. Robert Forto—a dog musher, academic, and entrepreneur—who turned his midlife “crisis” into an incredible new chapter by going back to school at 44.

    From running a 35-dog sled team in the wilds of Alaska to lecturing university students using those very dogs as leadership models, Robert shares his extraordinary journey and the powerful life lessons he’s learned from the trail to the classroom. Whether you're feeling stuck, seeking purpose, or wondering if it’s “too late” to start again, this conversation will inspire you to dream big, dare to fail, and take the leap.

    🎙️ Highlights:
    • Why Robert traded a Corvette for a college degree in his 40s
    • Lessons from sled dogs that apply to leadership, teamwork, and life
    • What it’s like to go back to school surrounded by 20-somethings
    • The power of experiential learning and finding your purpose at any age
    • Encouragement for midlifers to pursue new dreams—no matter how wild!
    🛷 Connect with Dr. Robert Forto:
    👉 https://robertforto.com
    📸 FB/IG: @robertforto

    🔗 Links & Resources:
    • Grab Cat’s Free Ebook: Your Ultimate Midlife Side Hustle Guide!
    • Stay connected: www.catcoluccio.com
    • Join the Midlife Conversation: Rocking Midlife® Facebook Group
    👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow midlife rockstars!

    Here's to ROCKING your Midlife Season and beyond!
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    41 mins
  • The Power of the Pivot: Health, Wealth & Reinvention After 40

    The Power of the Pivot: Health, Wealth & Reinvention After 40
    Jun 7 2025
    Welcome back to the podcast! 🎙️

    This powerful premiere episode features a vibrant lady, Jeanette Lowry—a transformation and residual income coach with over 30 years experience - who is on a mission to help midlife women break free from burnout, limiting beliefs, and financial fear.

    At 64 and thriving, Jeanette came out of retirement to continue guiding women toward building fulfilling, freedom-based businesses from home. She opens up about her personal journey—from gymnastics and single motherhood to launching her signature “Pivot” program designed to empower women from the inside out.

    During the conversation, we dive into:
    💥 Why mindset matters more than strategy at midlife
    💥 How to use “pattern interrupts” to break negative thought cycles
    💥 The connection between body confidence, wealth, and purpose
    💥 Why NOW is the perfect time to explore entrepreneurship—even if you feel tech-challenged
    💥 The power of creating ripple effects that span generations

    💡 Jeanette’s program blends wellness, mindset, and business—because reinvention isn’t just one piece of the puzzle—it’s the whole picture.

    ✨ Bonus: Jeanette is generously offering two FREE workbooks to help you jumpstart your own reinvention journey. One focuses on mindset, the other on physical wellness. Grab both by contacting her at her website: https://www.JeanetteLowryacademy.com

    🔗 Links & Resources:
    • Grab Cat’s Free Ebook: Your Ultimate Midlife Side Hustle Guide!
    • Stay connected: www.catcoluccio.com
    • Join the Midlife Conversation: Rocking Midlife® Facebook Group
    👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow midlife rockstars!

    Here's to ROCKING your Midlife Season and beyond!
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    28 mins
  • Rocking Midlife Season 6 Introduction

    Rocking Midlife Season 6 Introduction
    Jun 3 2025
    Welcome to Season 6 of the Rocking Midlife® Podcast! 🎉

    In this heartfelt mini-episode, your host Cat Coluccio sets the tone for an inspiring new season—one that promises real talk, raw stories, and powerful transformations. Cat reflects on the journey of building the podcast since 2020 (tech hurdles and all!), the incredible guests coming your way, and the reality of what it means to thrive in midlife—not despite challenges, but through them.

    Whether you're 40, 50, 60 or beyond, this podcast is for you. You’ll hear stories from midlifers around the world who are reinventing their lives with grit, grace, and purpose—even while navigating hard seasons like health struggles, family changes, and unexpected pivots.

    What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
    • A warm welcome to Season 6 🎉
    • The behind-the-scenes of launching and running a podcast solo
    • Cat’s personal update on her recent diagnosis and why she's sharing more openly
    • A sneak peek into the upcoming guests and themes for the season
    • Encouragement to keep living boldly, intentionally, and authentically in midlife
    🔗 Links & Resources:
    • Grab Cat’s Free Ebook: Your Ultimate Midlife Side Hustle Guide!
    • Stay connected: www.catcoluccio.com
    • Join the Midlife Conversation: Rocking Midlife® Facebook Group
    👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow midlife rockstars!
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    5 mins
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