Stop Trying, Start Living: Carla Ondrasik on the Power of Doing

Stop Trying, Start Living: Carla Ondrasik on the Power of Doing

Author: Dear Media April 28, 2025 Duration: 1:00:46
What if living your best life isn't about trying harder, but doing differently? In this episode, we're joined by Carla Ondrasik — creator of The No Try Philosophy and former V.P. of Creative Writer Development at EMI Music Publishing. Throughout her career, Carla helped bring hit songs to life for legends like Barbra Streisand, Cher, Mariah Carey, and Christina Aguilera, contributing to millions of records sold worldwide. Now, she's stepping into the spotlight with her upcoming book, Stop Trying!. Carla shares her creative journey, her powerful mindset shift, and how you can stop striving and start truly living.  Pre-order Carla's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Trying-Life-Transforming-Power-Doing/dp/B0DV4N89ZV Listen to the Podcast: https://bit.ly/Over50andFlourishingwithDominiqueSachsePodcast Website: https://dominiquesachse.tv/ Book: https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=en Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXrsVPFsk-66NTaoGMXoPFQ Thanks to my Sponsors: To get a pair of hearing aids for just $297, including a free charger, head to https://ShopMDHearing.com and use code OVER50.   Take back control of your hair with Vegamour. For a limited time go to https://VEGAMOUR.com/OVER50, code OVER50 to get 20% off your first order. For 10% off your order, go to https://pestie.com/over50 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code OVER50 at https://www.oneskin.co/  #oneskinpod Get started at https://factormeals.com/dominique50off and use code dominique50off to get 50 percent off plus FREE shipping on your first box. Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email courtney@dominiquesachse.tv  For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com We want to make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Navigating life after fifty can feel like uncharted territory, but it’s also a space brimming with potential for renewal and vibrant growth. That’s the heart of Over 50 & Flourishing with Dominique Sachse. Drawing from her own journey and a career built on curiosity-first in television news and later through creating a deeply personal YouTube community-Dominique facilitates honest conversations that move far beyond the typical narratives about aging. This podcast, from Dear Media, delves into the multifaceted reality of this life chapter, exploring topics from physical health and fitness to cultural shifts, continuous education, and profound self-improvement. Listeners will hear interviews and reflections that tackle the real questions women are asking about purpose, wellness, relationships, and identity. It’s a resource for anyone ready to redefine what it means to flourish, offering practical wisdom and genuine camaraderie. Each episode aims to provide both insight and inspiration, proving that the years after fifty are not an ending, but a compelling new beginning rich with opportunity for the woman who is wise, healthy, and wonderfully aware of her own strength. Tune in for a dialogue that honors experience while eagerly exploring what comes next.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Over 50 & Flourishing with Dominique Sachse
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Holiday Expectations, Emotional Triggers & Family Peacekeeping [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:20
In this episode, I’m joined once again by relationship expert Laurie Gerber. Laurie is a veteran life and love coach with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and couples build healthy, lasting relationships.…
Our Most Honest Thanksgiving Conversation Yet [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:35
In this Thanksgiving special, I sit down with my husband, Vic, for a warm and heartfelt conversation about gratitude, family, faith, and the traditions that shaped us both. Together, we reflect on childhood memories, our…
My Dermatologist Reveals 3 Products That Actually Work After 50 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:48
This week on Over 50 & Flourishing, we’re back with Dr. Marjory Nigro, a board-certified dermatologist and women’s health expert known for her holistic approach to skin and aging. Together, she and Dominique unpack what…
Let’s Talk About Holiday Pressure (and Why I’m Over It) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:19
In this solo episode, Dominique reflects on how the holidays have become a season of excess, and why she’s choosing a simpler, more intentional path this year. She opens up about the pressure to perform through decor, gi…
Anastasia Soare Proves the American Dream is Alive [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:24
This week, Dominique is joined by an icon in the beauty and makeup industry, Anastasia Soare, the founder and CEO of Anastasia Beverly Hills. You may know her as the Brow Queen or as the visionary who turned a single sal…
Feeling Drained? Ancient Wellness Can Hold the Cure [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:07
This week, Dominique explores the timeless world of Ayurvedic medicine with Dr. John Douillard, founder of Lifespa.com, a leading authority on evidence-based Ayurvedic healthcare. With more than 40 years of experience as…