RenewHer is a podcast dedicated to empowering women over 50 to embrace bold new challenges and cultivate a mindset focused on growth and resilience. You’ll hear inspiring stories of women who have stepped beyond their...
RenewHer
RenewHer is a podcast dedicated to empowering women over 50 to embrace bold new challenges and cultivate a mindset focused on growth and resilience. You’ll hear inspiring stories of women who have stepped beyond their comfort zones, and gain practical brain health strategies to sharpen focus, boost energy, and build resilience. If you’re ready to grow, stretch, and rediscover what’s possible, RenewHer will guide you every step of the way.
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Episodes
49 | Why Your Brain May Need a Place to Put It All
We hear that journaling is good for us—but why can getting our thoughts out of our heads and onto paper actually make us feel better?
In this episode of RenewHer, Genell explores what may be happening in the brain...
48 | The Hidden Cost of Repeated Hits to the Head: What Happens to the Brain?
What happens to the brain when it experiences repeated hits over years—or even decades?
In this episode of RenewHer, Genell brings together her lifelong love of football and her work as a Brain Health Coach to explore...
47 | From First-Time Gym-Goer to Record-Setting Powerlifter After 60
What if the thing you never imagined yourself doing turned out to be something you were incredibly good at?
At 58, Brenda Dockendorf walked into a gym for the first time. She had never considered herself athletic and...
46 | What Happens in Your Brain When You Go From “I Want To” to “I’m Going To”?
Have you ever gone from thinking, “I want to do this” to finally saying, “I’m going to do it”?
Maybe you’ve decided to change careers, start a business, take on a physical challenge, move somewhere new, or finally...
45 | What Does Trying Something New Do to Your Brain?
Trying something new can feel uncomfortable—especially when you’re used to being good at what you do. But there’s a reason your brain benefits when you step outside the familiar.
In this episode, we look at what...
Have you ever wanted to make a change—and yet found yourself hesitating to take the first step?
Maybe you want to start something new, take on a challenge, pursue an interest you've put aside, or figure out what's...
43 | One Year Later: The Mountain Looks Different From Here
A year ago, Genell stood at the top of Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler, British Columbia, wearing a red hat and knowing she had done something she wasn't sure she could do.
Eight ascents. 31,200 feet of elevation. 31.2...
42 | When Life Rewrites the Script: Louise Taylor on Reinvention, Authenticity, and Starting Again
What happens when the life you thought you were building suddenly changes?
After more than 35 years in corporate marketing leadership, Louise Taylor was laid off at 59. Then COVID brought her job search to a halt....
Have you ever noticed how quickly your brain can go to “What if?”
What if something goes wrong?What if I made the wrong decision?What if something happens to someone I love?
Worry can feel like preparation. We think...
40 | It's Never Too Late to Challenge Yourself: Running a Marathon at 62 & Continuing to Grow
At every stage of life, there are opportunities to learn, grow, and explore what's next.
In this episode of RenewHer, I sit down with my longtime friend, Rachel Kyllo, whose story is a powerful reminder that life...
Have you ever noticed how a small, ordinary moment can reveal something much bigger about yourself?
In this episode of RenewHer Reflections, I share a story about my dog Peyton and our daily walks. As she’s gotten...
38 | When the Noise Won't Stop: What It's Doing to Your Brain
Have you ever been so distracted by constant noise that you couldn't think straight? That's exactly what happened to me this week as construction crews spent days replacing our shared driveway. The endless backup...
