Her Comeback Podcast: Bonus Episode Notes

Episode Title: My Story - 5 Transformations That Changed Everything

Host: Michelle Thompson; michelle@hercomebackpodcast.com

https://hercomebackpodcast.com/

Episode Overview

In this deeply personal episode, Michelle shares her own transformation journey from hitting rock bottom at 37 to living her best life at 54. She reveals five pivotal transformations that reshaped her life and offers inspiration for women over 50 who feel stuck or believe their best days are behind them.

The 5 Transformations

Foundational: From Rock Bottom to Solid Foundation (Age 37) Michelle opens up about her struggle with alcohol and how her lowest point became the foundation for rebuilding her life. Key insight: Your rock bottom isn't your end point—it's your starting point.

1. Taking Action Despite Fear (Age 47) As a single mom working full time, Michelle pursued her MBA—attending classes two nights a week for two years. This proved she could do hard things and opened doors she never imagined.

2. Following Your Heart, Not Your Fears (Age 50) During the 2020 pandemic, Michelle made a bold move to Southwest Florida without knowing how it would all work out. She trusted her intuition and built her wings on the way down. Today, she wakes up grateful every day in her paradise.

3. Rewriting the Story of What's Possible (Age 51) After her doctor warned about health risks, Michelle confronted her limiting beliefs about weight loss after 50. She lost 50 pounds and reached a size four—something she'd convinced herself was impossible. The lesson: The biggest barriers aren't age or circumstances, but the limiting beliefs we accept as truth.

4. Discovering Your Body's Amazing Potential (Age 53) Facing work stress, Michelle discovered group fitness training. Within 15 months, she went from couch potato to completing a grueling competition (5K tread, 2000m row, 300 reps) in under an hour. Proof that age is just information, not a limitation.

5. Choosing Courage Over Comfort (Present Day) Michelle's most challenging transformation: leaving corporate security to build her own coaching business. She refused to let others control her potential and took a bet on herself.

Questions for Your Own Transformation

1. What rock bottom moment can become your launching pad?
2. What story about what's possible at your age needs to be rewritten?
3. If you couldn't fail and had unlimited resources, what would you do in the next 90 days?

Connect With Michelle

• Website: HerComebackPodcast.com
• Free Gift: Five Powerful Shifts to Reclaim Your Life

Your comeback story is waiting to be written. The question isn't "Can I transform my life?" It's "Are you ready?"

Episode: Finding Your Power Through Self-Love with Natasha McCrea

Guest: Natasha McCrea, Founder of Love CEO Institute

Natasha McCrea is a coach, speaker, actress, and author from Los Angeles who describes herself as "a creative lover of life." After being married and divorced twice by age 30, she discovered she was a love addict and embarked on a transformative therapy journey that changed everything.

Key Topics Discussed

From Love Addiction to Love Intelligence

• Natasha's evolution from love addict to founder of Love CEO Institute
• Her one-woman show became unexpected group therapy, inspiring her coaching career
• The concept of "Love Intelligence" - treating yourself with the same importance as business commitments

Transformation Has No Age Limit

• At 50, Natasha launched a whiskey brand (Jackson McCrae) and got accepted into Techstars accelerator
• Had to completely redefine her self-care blueprint for a masculine-energy business environment
• Now available in Total Wine California stores and 46 states online

Practical Self-Care Strategies

1. The 2-Hour Block: Schedule two hours for absolutely nothing - just being, not doing
2. Detox from Yes: Take one week to practice saying "no" without explanation
3. Joy Brainstorm: Set a timer and list everything that brings you joy (even if you have to remember childhood)

The Cup and Saucer Philosophy

"Fill your cup until it overflows. Everyone else gets what's in the saucer - not from your cup." Your family and friends deserve the overflow of a fulfilled you, not the dregs of depletion.

Powerful Insights

• "You are the blueprint of how people treat you"
• Self-care blueprints must evolve as life changes - what worked six years ago may not work today
• We're built to regenerate - it's in our DNA to continue growing and evolving
• Fear itself is the real enemy, not failure

Connect with Natasha

Instagram: @natashamccrae Website: natashamacrae.com Free self-care rituals available via DM

This episode reminds us that it's never too late to recreate your life. Whether you're navigating menopause, starting a new business, or simply rediscovering who you are - transformation is always possible.

Episode Title: Finding Healing Through Holistic Health and Recovery with Christina Nylese

Episode Notes: In this empowering episode of Her Comeback: Transforming Your Life After 50, Coach Michelle Thompson welcomes Christina Nylese, a Holistic Health Coach and Mindfulness Teacher who brings 14 years of sobriety and a wealth of experience in recovery and wellness. Christina shares her inspiring journey from New Jersey to Florida, weaving in personal transformation, professional growth, and her passion for helping others reclaim their lives.

Together, Michelle and Christina dive into:

• The role of mindfulness and holistic practices in healing and recovery
• Christina’s personal journey through sobriety and what she’s learned along the way
• Why women over 50 often face unique challenges in transformation—and how to overcome them
• Practical strategies for creating balance, self-awareness, and resilience in everyday life

Christina’s story is a reminder that it’s never too late to rewrite your narrative, embrace wholeness, and live in alignment with your values. Whether you’re navigating recovery, facing a transition, or simply ready for a fresh start, this episode will inspire you to step into your own comeback story.

✨ Your best life isn’t behind you—it’s waiting for you now.

Connect with Christina Nylese

Website, Instagram: @christinanylese, or email Christina@selfhealingessentials.com

Connect with Coach Michelle

• Instagram: @empoweringyoulifestrategies
• Website: Women Empowerment Podcast | Life After 50
• Complimentary Coaching Session: [link to sign up]