Do you believe that age is just a number? Today's guest on "Happiness through Hardship," - The Podcast, award winning author, Stephanie Raffelock, known for “A Delightful Little Book on Aging” and now “Creatrix Rising," believes it's a powerful and positive one. Stephanie’s a writer, motivational speaker and former iHeart Radio host whom inspires women to embrace the strength and passion of their personal story. Stephanie enlightens many women on how to embrace their age… and see it as the next great adventure. Stephanie is inspiring, refreshing, and empowering. She will lighten up your day on this episode and beyond. I hope you listen...and if you like please rate, review and subscribe. You leaving a review helps us with our podcast ranking. The higher we are ranked, the more people will be inspired by all these powerful stories and lessons learned from them. SHOW NOTES *AD* - Daily Harvest - use PRETTYWELLNESS code at checkout for $25 off your first order - https://www.daily-harvest.com/ 3:42 - Why Stephanie loves the title "Happiness Through Hardship" 5:08 - Stephanie’s story: how she found her passion for writing about aging 7:30 - The shift in women’s consciousness and what “creatrix” means 10:23 - Navigating the waters of suffering with gratitude, hopefulness, and creativity 13:27 - Stephanie’s advice on navigating aging 14:41 - Menopause as an initiation; a journey 16:09 - How reframing the way we look at things is a transformational tool 19:49 - Grief is a transformational force 22:23 - Why we should look towards other women for inspiration 24:14 - Don't be afraid to reinvent yourself and live a purposeful life 27:17 - What is next when you become an empty nester 28:09 - Stephanie and Caryn’s role models: thriving women 34:38 - Caryn and Stephanie play The Grateful Game "Creatrix Rising - Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women:" https://amzn.to/3ef7xb6 "A Delightful Little Book on Aging:" https://amzn.to/3hAFjtn Forbes 50 Women over 50: https://www.forbes.com/50over50/ "Want to be Grateful - Be Happy" - TedTalk with David Steindl-Rast: https://youtu.be/UtBsl3j0YRQ "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankel: https://amzn.to/3kiFNpU "Journal of a Solitude" by May Sarton: https://amzn.to/3yOMHak CONNECT with Stephanie Website: https://www.byline-stephanie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byline.stephanie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieRaffelock CONNECT with us: www.PrettyWellness.com/podcast - for more information on the podcast episodes 
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