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
Podcast Episodes
Divorce Detox: Healing, Letting Go & Starting Fresh [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:52
Back by popular demand, relationship expert Laurie Gerber joins me to unpack one of life’s toughest transitions: divorce. How do you know when it’s truly time to walk away? And if you do, how can you navigate the emotion…
"She's So Lucky": Random Coincidence or Divine Design [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:48
Is success a matter of luck, hard work, or something greater at play? In this episode, I’m reflecting on the moments in my life and career that felt like chance but, in hindsight, seem like divine timing. From unexpected…
End of Life: Planning for a Peaceful Transition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:57
How do you prepare for the end of life? It’s a daunting question, but one that’s incredibly important to consider. Losing a loved one is never easy, but having everything in order can help bring peace instead of added st…
Life After Menopause: Taking Control of Your Health & Hormones [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:00
Hello and happy Monday, amazing Over 50 & Flourishing listeners! Today, I’m joined by the brilliant Nicki Williams—renowned nutritionist, hormone expert, and author of Life After Menopause. Nicki and her team at Happy Ho…
Love Knows No Age: A Valentine’s Special with My Husband, Vic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:43
Happy Valentine’s Week! 💕 This year, my special guest—and forever Valentine—is my wonderful husband, Vic. We’re sharing our love story, proving that finding love after 50 is not only possible but truly beautiful. Plus, w…
The Secret to Confidence: It’s Not What You Think [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:18
From the movies we watch to the perfectly curated images on social media, we’re constantly shown what confidence should look like. But true confidence goes deeper than appearances. In this episode, I’m exploring how fait…
Faded to Fabulous: Redefining Midlife with The Wellness Cottage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:11
Meet Kim Lovely and Vicki Kirby, the visionary women behind Faded to Fabulous and founders of The Wellness Cottage. After seeing countless women struggle with traditional approaches to menopause and perimenopause, they s…
Rebuilding Your Life After Divorce: 8 Strategies for Success [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:03
Welcome back to Over 50 & Flourishing! In this episode, relationship expert Laurie Gerber joins us again to share her 8 powerful strategies for success in relationships. From navigating dating after divorce to rebuilding…
Ozempic and GLP-1 Medications: The Truth About Weight Loss and Beyond [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:27
She’s back! Please welcome Dr. Marjory Nigro, a board-certified dermatologist based in Houston, who’s here to have an open and honest conversation about Ozempic, GLP-1 medications, and their impact on weight loss and hea…
From Vision to Reality: My Words for 2025 and How to Choose Yours [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:10
Happy New Year! Let’s kick off 2025 with intention and purpose. In this episode, I’m sharing my belief system that will guide me this year and exploring how a simple word or phrase can shape your goals, mindset, and acti…