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midlife reinvention maven

Lorraine C. Ladish

January 12, 2018

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💃 Hispanic bilingual content creator
🧘🏼‍♀️Yoga • Health • Style • Travel
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Click the link in my bio to learn more and as usual, feel free to ask me any questions in the comments section!

#BeAware2023 #BreastSelfExam #EarlyDetection #BreastCancerAwareness #AwareBSE

#UGC #ugccreator #midlifehealth #healthblogger #fiftyplusandfabulous #breasthealth #menopause #perimenopause

As I approach 60 (in August), I become more aware

As I approach 60 (in August), I become more aware that there is less life ahead than behind me. And yet, I am happier, more content and more confident now than I ever was in my entire life.

I am practicing something that I call “active aging.” Instead of sitting back and letting my body, mind and soul grow stagnant as my cells grow older, I do things a bit differently.

Whenever I am hit by a situation that could be or is the result of aging (yes, the body has wear and tear that catches up with you!) - such as my partially torn rotator cuff that had me in excruciating pain for a year and a half (I’m much better now) … there is grief.

I accept the grief, I mourn what I lost - whether it’s range of motion, strength or whatever else it may be - and then get to work repairing the “damage” as much as I am able to and then I find alternatives to what I used to do that I can no longer indulge in.

When I feel sad because I am overall more tired, have more aches and pains and a longer recovery period after a trip, a workout or a life struggle, I let myself be sad. I may even cry.

But then … I use all the yoga tools (not just the poses, but the philosophy) to be present and embrace who and how I am now, with the knowledge that my attitude towards aging is largely up to me. I roll up up my sleeves and start planning all the things I want to get done in the next 10 to 20 years and get excited.

I was telling someone the other day that I didn’t start feeling middle-aged until recently! Haha because to society my age is closer to “senior.” But I don’t feel that way.
 Anyhow, this is just a Friday morning ramble that could well go in my personal diary, but I thought I’d share it here instead!
 Thoughts?

#thisis59 #almost60 #aging #activeaging #sequinjumpsuit #yogaoffthemat #yogateacher #proaging

So @phildiederich and I took a break from our dail

So @phildiederich and I took a break from our daily lives and went on a fascinating Alaska cruise with @princesscruises! #PrincessPartner.

We experienced the Princess Plus Package, which is the best value when cruising (a 54% savings). Each guest receives a custom OceanMedallion wearable that makes the cruise experience easy and seamless. Phil and I chose a watch accessory that allowed us to wear it on our wrist.

We didn’t have to carry cash or credit cards. Their app allows you to make dinner reservations, bookmark events, and order food or drinks from almost any location on the ship we want to attend.

As you can see, we made the best use of embarkation day and day at sea. I could do many things I love, from having brunch outdoors to working out at the gym to yoga class, getting a massage at the spa, and enjoying downtime at the Enclave day spa, which includes a fabulous hot tub.

Special Alaskan-focused dinners, jazz, petting puppies in the Atrium, comedy shows, and dancing were just a few things that were available to us and all the other guests on the Royal Princess as we set sail to Alaska. It was absolutely the best of everything, and we had a great time!

Make sure to check out the link in my bio to learn more about the ship we were on and this particular itinerary. Stay tuned for a reel with our exciting excursions in Alaska and Victoria, Canada!

Ask me anything in the comments section!

#LovePrincess #ComeFeelTheLove #RoyalPrincess #princesscruises

While I LOVE to dress up, in my daily life I’m w

While I LOVE to dress up, in my daily life I’m way more practical and spend most of my days in jeans and tank tops, athleisure and athletic shoes.

I didn’t pack fancy clothes or heels for my Alaska cruise (posting my first reel about it tomorrow and I also have a blue highlight all about the cruise) because I wanted to pack light and be comfortable and warm. I succeeded!

On formal night I wore cute clothes but nothing flashy because I get to do that at home and, again, I didn’t want to pack heels or formal shoes.

That said, cruises are a great opportunity to go all out on those gala nights, and it was fun to watch everyone all dressed up and getting their picture taken.

FYI the shoes I’m wearing by Ilene Berg (she closed shop unfortunately) are designed for problem feet like mine (I have painful bunions).

What would you wear or what do you wear on a formal night on a cruise and or a gala?

And what is your go-to outfit in daily life?

#midlifestyle #midlifetravel #shoesforbunions #thisis59

HRT gave me my life back 8 years ago and at 59, I’m still going. #ad

Hormone replacement therapy helped me keep on enjoying life to the fullest, even during and after menopause.

At 51 I was hit with brain fog, overwhelming fatigue, insomnia, mood swings, hot flashes, and so much more. HRT was life changing for me.

You may be asking yourself whether bioidentical hormone replacement therapy could help you too.

@Thrivelab.health can help you figure out if you are a good candidate for BHRT (bioidentical hormone replacement therapy), whether you are in perimenopause or menopause.

Thrivelab is convenient, personalized, natural and affordable. Everything is done online, except for bloodwork, which you will do locally.

Take the free self-assessment test in the link in my bio, and then book your 45-minute consultation with a board certified provider using code Lorraine30 for a 30% discount. This will bring your consultation to $30.50.

Hormone replacement therapy is not for everyone, but when it is, it can be life-changing as it was for me.

Ask me anything in the comments section or via DM.

#thrivelab #menopause #perimenopause #HRT #BHRT #menopauseawareness #ugc

I can confirm Alaska is a must-see! We were SO luc

This adopted Floridian from Spain is not in Florid

This adopted Floridian from Spain is not in Florida right now!

I wanted to share with you my fave clothes for the trip I’m on in Alaska!

Last year @phildiederich found a great sweater on @aransweatermarket in Ireland, and I ordered it for him. I got the white scarf I’m wearing to take advantage of the shipping.

Well, I loved the scarf so much and Phil his sweater, that after our trip to California earlier this year I ordered this hat, the jacket, fingerless gloves (not pictured) and a shawl (also not pictured).

I have received so many compliments today from different people that I thought I’d take a couple of pics just to show you the outfit!

It’s all merino wool and I can’t be happier with it! It’s great as a layer or on its own and I love that it does not stain easily. It also kind of helps you keep your body temp, so you’re not super hot or super cold.

This is in no way sponsored or an affiliate. I just absolutely love the craftsmanship and the quality. I wear my shawl a lot in Florida - indoors! The air conditioning can be brutal!

I will most likely be a repeat customer. I wanted the hairband this color but it was out of stock.

The leggings are @spanx faux suede and underneath it all I’m wearing a @hellyhansen merino base layer.

Anyhow, that’s it for today. I will soon be sharing more of exactly what we are doing in Alaska, and you can follow the BTS too!

If I don’t comment back as quickly as I usually do, I have poor connection this entire week and will catch up soon!

#alaska #aransweaters #thisis59 #midlifetravel #midlifestyle #juneaualaska #merinowool #travelinfluencer #fiftyplusandfabulous

Photo dump of just a few hours in Seattle with @ph

Photo dump of just a few hours in Seattle with @phildiederich - Neither of us had ever been in the city although Phil has been in the area a few times for his college teaching.

We’re here just an hour more until we (literally) embark on a fabulous adventure. I don’t take it for granted that we get hired to create content and I always want to do the best job I am able to, so I inevitably get a bit nervous every single time I travel for work!
 I think that’s actually a good thing, because it keeps me grounded and always wanting to do better!

It also doesn’t hurt that I’m married to a professional photographer who also takes great pride in what he does. We are better together!

Things we loved about the little we saw of Seattle:
 How we were often the oldest people in the venue! That is hard to come by in Florida. I LOVE the energy of younger people working on their dreams.

Everyone seems really friendly and chill. There is a great vibe here!
 We were suprised downtown (or any area) wasn’t super crowded. We were even wondering why. Does anyone know?

The weather was fabulous. Not too hot or cold, just RIGHT. I have heard and read that winters can be a bit dreary. Is this true?

What is your favorite thing to do in Seattle?

#seattle #visitseattle #washingtonstate #travelinfluencer #midlifetravel #travelblogger #thisis59 #contentcreator #ugc

My take on ageism in the podcast interview with @s

My take on ageism in the podcast interview with @swaygroup may not be what you would expect from someone my age (59).

I don’t feel invisible, I don’t feel unfairly passed up for being my age, and I also feel that ageism is something we can’t complain about if we are doing it to ourselves (see the reel right before this post).

I don’t feel I am competing with younger people - I feel there is room for everyone in the “influencer” or content creator space - and that we are all on a different lane. I stay in mine, put blinders on and keep on trucking!

Do I feel I only get opportunities that are stereotypical? Like getting sponsorships that have to do with health issues that affect older women? Well, if I do, what’s wrong with that? I am almost 60! It’s natural for me to speak about issues that affect my age group, as a paid spokesperson or not.

Am I upset that I don’t get cast alongside younger women for products we all use? Not at all. First of all, I believe in stepping aside to allow youth to have their fair go. Ageism is not reserved for older people. I experienced plenty of it when I was young!
 Second, we older women are partly to blame for ageism in marketing. We will buy anything regardless of who is portrayed in ads, because we know better. Young women will mostly buy from women their age.
 So what are WE going to do about this? I’m not one to dwell on life being “unfair” - I seek solutions, I embrace who I am at this moment, and I roll with evolution. Not only the evolution of the digital world, but the world in general.

What are your thoughts?

(Listen to the podcast episode over at @swaygroup).

PS.- My clothes here were gifted by @chicwish to create a cool Mother’s Day look!

#ageism #thisis59 #swaygroup #artofsway #chicwish #digitalmarketing #selfageism #fiftyplusandfabulous

There no ageism like self-ageism! Every time I he

There no ageism like self-ageism!

Every time I hear someone say “I just dated myself” my stomach turns.

If I asked them why they said that, I’m pretty sure they wouldn’t know what to answer.
 It’s just one of those things they picked up along the way, and it just comes out of their mouth without even thinking about it.

We complain about ageism, but, do we notice self-ageism? Those are the things we say or even do that imply we are not ok with being older.

So if we aren’t ok with our age, why do we expect society to be ok with it? Why should I apologize for being 59?

Just food for thought. Not judging anyone for saying this or anything else, but hoping to spark a conversation around this type of expression that we may not be aware that we’re using.

Or more importantly, what we mean when using it!

Thoughts?

All the clothes I’m wearing are @clarasunwoo - I LOVE them. Link to the shop in my bio. Use code LCL for a discount.

#clarasunwoo #selfageism #flyageless #artinaging #ageism #thisis59

Recovering from an injury that messed with me for

Recovering from an injury that messed with me for 18 months was humbling!

A partially torn rotator cuff affected not only my body but my mental health. The pain was debilitating at times and the limitations messed with my emotions for sure.

This week for the first time in more than a year I was finally able to start training for handstands again. I can feel every muscle in my back for sure, but in a good way. :-)

It’s like starting over. However I am aware that although the pain is mostly gone (many days there is zero pain), and I’ve regained nearly my full range of motion with my right arm, my tendon is still partially torn.
 This means that I am extra mindful when getting on my hands again and that I will do my PT exercises as warm ups every time I am going to do shoulder work.
 That said, I am grateful and excited. I had so many setbacks last year that at one point I doubted whether I would ever get back to the fun stuff I love to do on the mat.

Of course the real yoga doesn’t have much to do with the body and everything to do with the mind and soul.

In that sense, I have come a long way as a yogi.
 To anyone else out there battling an injury or a setback, be patient and have hope. You got this!

#rotatorcufftear #rotatorcuff #thisis59 #almost60 #sequinjumpsuit #yogaoffthemat

I am 59 years old and thanks to HRT #ad I have mor

Happy Mother’s Day in Spain to everyone who stoo

Happy Mother’s Day in Spain to everyone who stood in as a mother in my life as I was growing up and even beyond.

My dad @carbonelldelfin who was mother and father and teacher (to me) and running companion.

My sister @lauralcb who to this day is a mother to me and also my 3 kids.

My abuelita, may she rest in peace, who took care of us day and night and taught me how to see and crochet and knit and made it known that I was loved no matter what.

My stepmother, who perhaps found herself in a difficult role she probably didn’t feel qualified for.

Even my abuelo, who wasn’t a great dad but a fabulous grandfather helped out.

I may not have grown up with a mother but I had a bunch of people watch out for me and for that I am grateful.

¡Feliz día de la madre en España!

Who raised you?

#diadelamadre #mothersday
#motherlessdaughters #grateful #thisis59

I do love comfy and stylish clothes though! I’

I do love comfy and stylish clothes though!

I’ve worn all of these outfits several times and boy do they live up to my expectations!

All the clothes are by @clarasunwoo and you can browse them in the link in my bio. You will get a 10% discount with the link or entering code LCL at checkout.

The three moto jackets are “liquid leather,” which is vegan and is, in fact, a knit fabric. This means they have a LOT of stretch and feel like you’re wearing a cardigan.

You can wash them all in the washing machine on gentle and lay flat to dry. They don’t wrinkle and they are great for layering and for travel.

Jacket 1.- Liquid leather biker jacket in gunmetal silver

Jacket 2.- Signature liquid leather jacket in magenta

Jacket 3.- Liquid leather studded jacket in black

The jumpsuits are the signature jumpsuit in leafstripe and then black. I have featured the black one in previous reels.

The jumpsuit is also wrinkle-free and packable. Great worn with heels or athletic shoes.

Which is your favorite? I would have a really hard time picking just one!

#clarasunwoo #liquidleather #gifted #affiliate #UGC #thisis59 #over40style #over50style #almost60

22 years of learning from my daughter @cxn_33 ! Ha

22 years of learning from my daughter @cxn_33 ! Happy happy birthday to the person who made me a mom at 37.

I can’t say “where did the time go?” because I know where it went …. It doesn’t seem like yesterday. 22 years seems about right!

Chloe has thrown herself into life since she was little - always kept me on my toes and still does. And I wouldn’t change it for anything.

Even when we’re not together we’re not apart and that bond is irreplaceable.

Chloe left home at 18 to see the world and so we meet in different parts of it at different times.
 Her zest for life, her daring nature, her noble heart, and her resilience are astounding.

At 22 she’s packed more into her life than many 59-year-olds (my age!).

She went from traveling solo to Australia at 18 with her own money to being a ski patroller in South Lake Tahoe, and everything in between.
 She lives on her own terms for sure.

Chloe, not only do I love you beyond what words can express but I admire and respect you.

May the 4th be with you!

#maythe4thbewithyou #22ndbirthday #grownandflown #thisis22 #momofadults #skipatroller #traveljunkie

I’m no makeup artist, but I love doing my makeup

I’m no makeup artist, but I love doing my makeup and I especially enjoy watching when MUAs do my face for an event or shoot and learning from them.

This trick to give the illusion of an eye lift was taught to me by @mwmakeup quite a few years ago at an event in @mallatutc no less. I’m sure she did it better though 🤪.

The foundation I usually wear for videos and photos is @itcosmetics Bye Bye Foundation in medium or neutral medium, and @urbandecaycosmetics All-nighter waterproof setting powder (I live in Florida).

The concealers I’m using lately are the new @itcosmetics dark spot concealer in medium and @diorbeauty Backstage concealer in 2N.

I like @realtechniques makeup sponges. I get them at @ultabeauty.

What makeup trick do you swear by?

#makeuphack #makeuptrick #eyelift #midifebeauty #thisis59 #fiftyplusandfabulous #beautyover40 #beautyover50

At 59 what would I tell my younger self? Nothing,

At 59 what would I tell my younger self? Nothing, because she wouldn’t have listened. 😵‍💫 🥴 😑 🤪 She was too busy being a wreck. 😝 This is what I said in the podcast w @teacupcommunity @iamgisellebaumet 🫣😝

But after all these years of lived experiences I get to model and tell my daughter @cxn_33 what I wish someone else had told me:

- Don’t feel guilty about living your life. Don’t let anyone (not even me) make you feel guilty for living your life. It’s YOUR life.

- It’s ok if you don’t have it all figured out in your twenties or even thirties (or forties and beyond). That’s what life is about. Figuring things out. At 59, I still am. And that’s what keeps me going.

- F*ck appearances. Be unapologetically you. Money and status mean nothing if you aren’t at peace with yourself.

- Try a bunch of things. Don’t settle for just one or two. That’s the only way to find out what makes you tick.

- Have friends of all ages and walks of life. You will be more compassionate and empathetic.

- Embrace the mess. Life is messy. Navigating the ups and downs will teach you that you’re stronger and more resilient than you think.

- Cry when you need to. Ask for help. Learn to find humor in the dark times.

- Find older people who align with your energy and trust them when they tell you you will survive the stumbles and falls.

I could go on and on. Whether you are 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 and beyond, what would you tell a younger person now?

PS.- I admire my daughter endlessly. At 21 (22 on Thursday when there will be a birthday post) she’s done more than many people twice her age. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

Here we are in Madrid, Spain (my city of birth) last October:

#olderandwiser #alwayslearning #genz #millenials #genx #grownandflown

Attitude is everything! Thank you @georgiaalewis

Attitude is everything!

Thank you @georgiaalewiss for bringing back a song of my youth and making me want to jump on the trend at nearly 60!

I have a cartload of injuries and scars and personal challenges past and present. Like you, I am not immune!

Whether it’s dancing, practicing yoga, doing improv, writing books, creating fun reels or laughing at dark times with friends, I’m all in!

I believe in following my joy. That’s my secret. Supplements are great, I take them.

But most of all I try to have FUN even during the tough times. Dancing was actually what kept me going when I lost everything at 45 and became a single mom on welfare.

If I could get through that and major depressive disorder, I can do anything. And so can YOU at any age!

Thoughts?

#thisis59 #almost60 #flyageless #artinaging #disruptaging #kutfromthekloth #over40 #over50 #internationaldanceday

If you’d told me last October when I signed us u

At 59 I work out enough to feel good. Sometimes $At 59 I work out enough to feel good. Sometimes I wish I had washboard abs or taut thighs and killer arms. I don’t. The spandex hides a LOT 🤪. But when I see a woman my age or any age really who has killer abs or arms the last thing that crosses my mind is that she is lucky. 😳 I am not naturally flexible or strong. What I am is consistent. I’ve been working out since I was a teen, through pregnancies and after them. I’ve had countless injuries from a slipped disk to a broken tailbone three times, sciatica, hair fractures on my feet, a messed up hip from a half marathon and more recently a partially torn rotator cuff (painful as hell). But in the long term nothing has stopped me for long. I remember riding a bike with a cast on my foot. 😛 I started working out for my mental health when I was young and regulating my mood is what keeps me going. Well, that and the desire to stay mobile for as long as possible. I work out pretty much daily (at home) even if it’s only 30 mins. I know this is not for everyone. I know exercise isn’t enjoyable for a lot of people. For me it’s like medicine. Every day I exercise, I meditate and medicate. At one point (at 45) I was a single mom on welfare and when I had no money I would work out at home or go running which is free. I feel there is always a way. That’s just my luck. 🤪 What do you think? Please know I am aware of disabilities and illness. And even then many people with either or both find ways to move. I know a few. 💕💕💕 #fitover50 #fitover40 #fitover50club #thisis59 #flyageless #artinaging #feetup #yogateacher #fitnessinstructor$

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