**TW: this episode mentions sensitive topics such as violence, domestic violence and sexual abuse.** If you need help or support, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 This episode will expand your mind in ways you may not have thought about lately, or ever.  It is with great privilege that I introduce you to the magnificent Chevara Orrin.  Chevara shares a message of interconnectedness that we all need to hear.  We talk about her childhood struggles with poverty, domestic violence and navigating her mixed-race heritage. We discuss her current passion ..read more

but I feel better when I do talk about. Are you currently experiencing feelings of grief that you are keeping to yourself? Yeah, me too. In today's episode, I am sharing some of my experiences with various types of grief and my continuing journey to work through it. My intent is to open up some dialogue about some types of grief that we normally do not discuss. About Amy A. Palmer As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. After a lifelong struggl ..read more

We call them Blueprint Breakers, Karin Lynn Bellantoni calls them Rebel Leaders. It doesn’t matter which term you use, Karin is the epitome of both. I am re-releasing this episode of Blueprint Breakers - to honor and say goodbye to an amazing and powerful woman. A woman who took life by the horns- lived it fully & deeply impacted everyone who knew her. Karin was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer back in 2019, and you would never know it by this interview I was honored to have with her last summer. She left us on December 25th and her friends & family laid her to rest on Jan 2nd. I wil ..read more

If you are determined to go into this New Year differently than you have in the past, this episode is for you! In this abbreviated Blueprint Breakers episode, I share a very basic concept about how to get yourself into the right mindset as we move forward into 2024! Watch, listen to, and do something that excites you! Here are the numerous resources I talked about in this episode: 1. Mel Robbins How to make 2024 Your Best Year, Six Questions to Ask podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6du4uLBuPk2SN4LVzNKY8T?si=9e72ebfdfd774a59 Guide: melrobbins.com/bestyear 2. Previous episodes ..read more

Are you a caregiver or do you think about what it may be like to someday be a caregiver?  This information-packed episode is for you. This week’s guest, Dr. Logan DuBose, is certainly a Blueprint Breaker, but not in the way we usually discuss.  He is our first male guest, and he is not over 40, but his mission is critically important and I decided you needed to meet him and hear all about it. We discuss the state of the current eldercare system, and it is easy to get discouraged when you hear about how far we have to go to be able to provide good care for our elderly loved ones.  ..read more

I am taking a break from hosting and interviewing this week! As part of my birthday celebration, I considered doing a “turn the tables” episode where I get put in the hot seat and get interviewed by a friend/colleague.  Then I remembered I was interviewed by a colleague recently and really enjoyed the conversation!  My fellow nomadic podcaster, Lori Saitz, interviewed me for her podcast “Fine is a 4-letter word” for an episode called "Breaking the Blueprint”. We discuss starting over, taking sabbaticals, my personal history leading up to the events of recent years and more.  Lor ..read more

Do you wish you had a bigger or different social circle?  Are you less active because you don’t have friends to join you in activities and adventures?  Let’s explore this topic in today’s episode.  We will cover the Why, Where, How & When of adult friendships. About Amy A. Palmer As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. She believes there is more than one way to do life and we all deserve to be seen, heard, understood and represented. Afte ..read more

Are you over 40, single, and childless not by choice? You are not alone!  Naomi, Carrie, and Audrey, the founders of Sonder Sisterhood, are on a mission to make sure you do not feel alone and isolated.  They are building a community to connect, heal, and have fun in the process! If you have had trouble “finding your people”, this episode is for you!  Listen in on this conversation I recently had with Carrie and Naomi. We share details around what Sonder Sisterhood is offering and how it may benefit and enhance your life.   Be sure to check them out: Website & Event ..read more

In this week’s episode, we explore a powerful tool for transformation and overcoming limiting beliefs: breathwork. Through this practice, today’s guest, Suzanne Lederer  learned to embody her truths, release repressed emotions, and find a sense of peace within. Join us as we explore the profound impact of breathwork on her journey to healing and how it has allowed Suzanne to invite love, grace, and presence into every aspect of her life.  1️⃣ Embrace Your Emotions: Rather than suppressing or numbing our emotions, breathwork allows us to fully feel and process them. By embodying our ..read more

Join me for this week’s episode with Merle Saferstein.  This thought-provoking episode dives into the power of journaling, legacy work, and the lessons we can learn from survivors.  A few of the fascinating themes we explore in this conversation: *The power of journaling and the profound impact it can have on our understanding of ourselves and our history.  *The incredible resilience of Holocaust survivors and their commitment to passing on their legacies of remembrance.  *Merle’s inspiring journey as a hospice volunteer as she provides compassionate care to individuals fac ..read more