What do you do when life blindsides you… and nothing feels the same after?

In this episode, Kristine Genovese shares her unexpected journey—from growing up connected to one of New York’s most well-known mob families to finding her own path in healing and self-discovery.

It didn’t happen overnight. In fact, it started with a moment she didn’t see coming—getting fired while sitting in a doctor’s office. That was the turning point.

We talk about what it really looks like to rebuild, trust yourself again, and let go of the weight you’ve been carrying for years.

Inside this conversation:
• How Kristine turned her past into something powerful
• Her “Soul Intelligence” approach and how it helps release stored stress and pain
• Real stories of people finally feeling better after years of struggling
• Why taking care of yourself isn’t selfish—it’s necessary

Get to know more about Kristine: https://soulintelligencemethod.com/

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About Lara Portelli:

As a successful business owner, NLP Practitioner, Midlife Reset Mentor, acclaimed award-winning author, and seasoned professional, Lara understands the challenges of navigating careers, business, and personal growth. She now channels her expertise into mentoring women through midlife and into their bodacious second act, helping ambitious women step into their power and build success on their own terms.

Connect with Lara: https://www.laraportelli.com/

Danyell opens up about the moment her life changed overnight when her husband left, and what it really looked like to keep going while everything felt like it was falling apart. From feeling alone in her marriage to hitting a breaking point she couldn’t ignore, she shares the raw truth of navigating midlife challenges all at once.

We talk about rebuilding after disappointment, finding your confidence again, and learning to choose yourself without guilt. And maybe the most powerful shift of all? Realizing that “no” is a complete sentence.

If you have loved today’s episode, please share this with a friend. ❤️

About Lara Portelli:

As a successful business owner, NLP Practitioner, Midlife Reset Mentor, acclaimed award-winning author, and seasoned professional, Lara understands the challenges of navigating careers, business, and personal growth. She now channels her expertise into mentoring women through midlife and into their bodacious second act, helping ambitious women step into their power and build success on their own terms.

Connect with Lara: https://www.laraportelli.com/

This conversation with Michelle Bazinet might be one you needed to hear today.

Michelle has spent years in the health and fitness space, but in her early 40s, she hit that “I’m done with this” moment, and everything shifted.

We talk about stepping out of the all-or-nothing cycle.

No more forcing yourself into plans that don’t fit your life. No more chasing a “perfect” body. Just finding what actually works for you—now, and long term.

Keeping things simple. Doing what you can, even if it’s small. And making it easier to show up without that daily back-and-forth in your head.

Get to know more about Michelle: https://www.michellebazinet.com/

If you have loved today’s episode, please share this with a friend. ❤️

About Lara Portelli:

As a successful business owner, NLP Practitioner, Midlife Reset Mentor, acclaimed award-winning author, and seasoned professional, Lara understands the challenges of navigating careers, business, and personal growth. She now channels her expertise into mentoring women through midlife and into their bodacious second act, helping ambitious women step into their power and build success on their own terms.

Connect with Lara: https://www.laraportelli.com/