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In midlife, health scares can feel heavier…especially for women over 50 who know how quickly life can change in a moment. In this deeply personal episode of Life Is Now…Do It While You Can, Suzanne Oshima, Life Coach for Women in Midlife, shares what happened when routine medical tests turned into unexpected procedures and a breast biopsy that brought back the fear of another cancer diagnosis. When she received a notice about her results on Christmas morning, she faced a powerful choice: spiral into fear or focus on what she could control. What happened next became a reminder that while we can't control every outcome in midlife, we can choose how we walk through uncertainty. If you're navigating health fears or waiting on answers, this episode offers reassurance, perspective, and a grounded mindset shift for women in midlife. Connect with Suzanne: Suzanne's Website: https://suzanneoshima.com Join The Circle of Love Sisterhood: https://suzanneoshima.com/circle-of-love-sisterhood/ It's Never Too Late to Make N

Making new friends in midlife can be exciting, but it can also sometimes be unexpectedly painful. Especially when you open your heart, make the effort, and believe a real connection is forming with someone new...only to realize the feeling isn't mutual. In this episode of Life Is Now… Do It While You Can, Suzanne Oshima, Life Coach for Women in Midlife, shares a personal story about trying to build a new friendship after moving across the country…and the quiet disappointment that came when the effort wasn't returned. Suzanne reflects on how meaningful conversations and shared moments created the hope of a real friendship… But over time, the truth became clear…not everyone who appears to want to be your friend, is meant to be your friend. Instead of spiraling into rejection or self-doubt, Suzanne shares the mindset shift that helped her find peace, clarity, and acceptance. This is real, heartfelt life coaching for women who want to make new friends in midlife, build meaningful friendships, and understand the

When life goes sideways, it's easy to fall into a spiral of negative thoughts, self-blame, and emotional overwhelm—especially for women in midlife who have already weathered so many life changes. In this episode of Life Is Now… Do It While You Can, Suzanne Oshima, Life Coach for Women in Midlife, shares a deeply personal reflection on how she learned to stop herself from spiraling down the rabbit hole when something negative happens.  Suzanne knows firsthand how one challenging moment can quickly turn into a pattern of doom-and-gloom thinking and how hard it can be to climb back out once you're there. Instead of relying on mindset clichés or toxic positivity, Suzanne reveals one simple habit she began practicing that gently redirects her thoughts before they spiral, without ignoring real emotions or minimizing what's happening. This is real, practical life coaching for women who want tools that actually work in everyday life. If you're a woman in midlife who struggles with negative thought loops, emotional s

In this deeply personal and heartfelt episode, Suzanne Oshima, Life Coach for Women in Midlife, opens up about grief, love, and the words so many of us leave unspoken—until it's too late. Designed especially for women in midlife and women over 50, this episode explores the quiet regrets that often surface after the loss of a loved one. Suzanne shares her own experiences with loss, from losing her grandparents as a teenager to navigating the emotional reality of her parents aging. As a Life Coach for Women Over 50, Suzanne speaks honestly about the guilt and lingering regret that can come from not saying what's truly on our hearts. This episode is both tender and empowering, gently reminding women in midlife that we don't need to wait for a "someday" or the perfect moment to express love, gratitude, and appreciation. This conversation invites you to reflect on the people you're still fortunate to have in your life—and encourages you to say what matters now, while your words can be heard, felt, and deeply appr

Have you ever looked back on your life and thought, "What if I had done that when I had the chance?!" For so many midlife women, the regrets aren't about what we did...they're about the things we didn't do. The dreams we postponed. The adventures we put off. The waiting for the perfect time. In this episode of Life Is Now… Do It While You Can Show, Suzanne Oshima, Life Coach for Women in Midlife, sits down with Confidence Coach and Podcast Host Kim Benoy for an honest, heart-centered conversation about what it really means to live midlife without regrets. Kim shares how she walked away from a long nursing career, reinvented herself in midlife, and chose courage over comfort...even when fear tried to hold her back. Together, Suzanne and Kim explore how wake-up calls, life transitions, and the passage of time push many women to ask deeper questions about who they are and how they truly want to live. As a Midlife Coach, Suzanne reminds us that midlife isn't a time to settle or play small...it's a powerful oppor

Have you ever caught yourself saying "yes" to someone...when every part of you wanted to say "no"? For so many women in midlife, people-pleasing feels like second nature…putting everyone else's needs before your own, keeping the peace at all costs, and feeling guilty for setting boundaries. But what if this pattern is the very thing keeping you stuck in old unhealthy patterns? In this week's episode of Life Is Now… Do It While You Can, Suzanne Oshima, Life Coach for Women in Midlife, sits down with Heidi Gustafson, a People-Pleasing Recovery Coach, a Board-Certified Hypnotist, and host of the Mastering Midlife with Heidi podcast to talk about how to finally break free from people-pleasing and start honoring yourself first. Heidi shares her deeply personal turning point in her life, after a painful third marriage ended on New Year's Day 2018.  She faced the hard truth…she was the common denominator in relationships where she felt disrespected and unseen. That painful insight launched her healing journey throu

Ever felt like it’s too late to change your life? You’re not alone. In this inspiring episode of Life is Now…Do It While You Can, Suzanne Oshima, Life Coach for Women in Midlife, sits down with Jen Marples, host of The Jen Marples Show and creator of the You’re Not Too F**ing Old* movement — a rallying cry reminding women that midlife is just the beginning. Jen shares the moment that changed everything — overhearing a woman who was 60 in a yoga studio say, “I’m just going to give up.” Those words sparked her mission to help women see that they are never too old to reinvent themselves or chase their dreams. Together, Suzanne and Jen talk about the mindset shift that can transform everything: decide. Decide to believe in yourself. Decide to take the next step. Decide that your best life starts now. Whether you’re redefining your purpose, craving change, or ready to take your dreams off the back burner, this episode will remind you that life coaching for women in midlife isn’t about slowing down — it’s about ri

Have you ever looked back on your life and thought, “I wish I had done that when I had the chance”? For so many women in midlife, the regrets aren’t about what we did—they’re about what we didn’t do. The trip we never took. The dream we pushed aside. The move we were too afraid to make. In this week’s episode of Life is Now…Do It While You Can, Suzanne Oshima, Life Coach for Women in Midlife, shares why living with no regrets matters more than ever in this chapter of life. Through her own story of leaving everything behind to follow her dream of moving to New York City—and inspiring her niece to pursue her dream of moving to Australia—Suzanne shows us what it truly means to live fully in midlife. Because here’s the truth: waiting for the “perfect time” can easily turn into never. And years from now, the last thing you want is to look back and say, “What if?” In this episode on life coaching for women in midlife, you’ll discover: Why the biggest regrets often come from the things we never tried How to push t

Midlife is the perfect time to stop settling and start living your bucket list. In this episode, Life Coach for Women in Midlife, Suzanne Oshima, sits down with Maria Leonard Olsen , Author of 50 After 50, to explore how saying “yes” to new experiences can spark courage to live your best life now!

Are you settling for “just OK”? Suzanne Oshima, Life Coach for Women Over 50, shares how one small change can create a ripple effect that transforms your life for the better.

Don’t let distractions derail your dream. Suzanne Oshima, Life Coach for Women Over 50, shares how to let go of what you can’t control and stay focused on your dreams and goals in midlife.

From fractured relationships with siblings to painful distance from adult children or aging parents, Life Coach for Women Over 50, Suzanne Oshima and Professor of Psychology & Author, Dr. Thema Bryant share how true healing begins with tending to your own heart first.

Do you miss old friends who you lost touch with? Suzanne Oshima, Life Coach for Women Over 50, reminds you it’s never too late to reconnect — sometimes, all it takes is one simple message or call that can reignite the old friendship your heart has been missing.

Fear isn’t a stop sign—it’s a guide when you’re growing. In this episode, Life Coach for Women Over 50, Suzanne Oshima, and Master Certified Life Coach and Midlife Mentor, Suzy Rosenstein share how to move through fear, trust yourself, and boldly create your next chapter in midlife.

Suzanne Oshima, Life Coach for Women Over 50, shares the powerful wake-up call of being diagnosed with cancer — and how it completely shifted the way she chooses to spend her most valuable resource, her time. This heartfelt episode is a reminder that your time and life are far too precious to waste on people or things that don’t truly matter. It’s about making intentional choices, protecting your energy, and investing your moments in what genuinely matters to you… starting now.

Suzanne Oshima, Life Coach for Women Over 50 and Life Coach & Author, Kwavi sit down for a powerful conversation about aging boldly and rewriting the story of midlife. If you’ve ever felt like getting older means fading into the background, this episode is your reminder: you’re not done—you’re just getting started. You are the author of your next chapter. And this time, you get to write it on your own terms—braver, bolder, and more vibrant than ever.

Suzanne Oshima, Life Coach for Women Over 50, opens up about a big life goal that scared her—running the NYC Marathon at 40—and what it taught her about fear, self-trust, and finishing what you start. This episode isn’t just about running. It’s about what happens when you stop waiting for the perfect moment and decide to bet on yourself—no matter how far off the finish line feels.

Suzanne Oshima, Life Coach for Women Over 50, sits down with Master Energy Healer, Mary Ann Robbat to talk about how to get unstuck and move through life’s big transitions. Whether you're navigating empty nest, divorce, or feeling disconnected from what’s next in life, this episode is packed with insights on creating a vision, taking small steps, and embracing a new way of being in midlife. A must-listen for midlife women craving clarity, purpose, and support.

After losing her husband, both parents, and her daughter—all within five years—Janet Fanaki, Creator of Resilient People, shares how she found strength through unimaginable grief. In this heartfelt conversation with Life Coach for Women Over 50, Suzanne Oshima, she opens up about healing, honoring your emotions, and finding resilience after loss. If you’ve ever struggled to move forward after unimaginable loss, this episode will remind you: you’re not alone—and healing is possible, one gentle step at a time.

Life Coach for Women Over 50, Suzanne Oshima, is joined by Soul Story Coach Devorah Spilman to explore how owning your story can be the most powerful thing you ever do. They dive into why so many women hide their stories out of shame or fear, how to know when you're ready to share, and why your story can be the spark that empowers others to heal and rise.