Your Age Is Not Your Cage™
Carla Allen is a Health & Wellness Coach and a Podcaster. She is 58 years old and is on fire for life and helping others realize that age is just a number! She has been passionate about the health and nutrition and fitness world for most of her adult life. Carla is on a mission to help change the mindsets of women that their age is not their cage. Her positive attitude about aging is contagious as she often says, “it’s never too late and you’re never too old!” She loves to encourage others that you can still achieve your optimal health, start that exercise program, try out a new hobby, or create that business you’ve been dreaming about! Carla began her health coaching business and debuted her podcast “Your Age Is Not Your Cage™” in her 50’s, so she’s proof that you can do anything at any age! Carla is now living out her childhood dream of being a radio DJ through her new podcasting journey. Her passion is talking and sharing inspirational stories of amazing, brave, bold, courageous women and men that have overcome challenges in their lives and are now thriving more than ever. Carla’s heart’s desire is for her podcast to be a space where her listeners feel empowered with a new confidence, encouraged with a renewed hope, and forever changed to want to pursue the life God has called them to with all they’ve got. Carla has been married to her hubby, Sonny for 25 years and has two amazing adult children and a sweet daughter-in-law, along with her two sweet puppy dogs, Waylon & Boone. Carla loves Jesus, hanging out with her family, is passionate about all things to do with health, nutrition, wellness, & exercise, she loves walking, enjoys lifting weights at the gym, and she is happiest doing anything that is outdoors! She is an empty-nester that believes these years can truly be the best years of your life and she wants you to believe it for yourself too! Her motto: If you’re still here, you’re not done living! Remember… Your age is not your cage so it’s time to start living like it!
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Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
I’m back after taking a little hiatus after my precious Dad passed away after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s on September 2, 2023. He was in no pain and died peacefully at home surrounded by family, just as we had prayed. Jesus mercifully answered and took him home to Heaven.
Today I’m sharing some life updates including updates on my kidney donation, walking through Alzheimer’s, hospice, grieving, being your own health advocate, faith, family, community, and so much more.
I share my heart today and I invite you in. My hope is that this helps someone else today.
xoxo
Carla
CONNECT WITH CARLA:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourageisnotyourcage/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adonorsstory/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrscarlaallen?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Website: https://carlaallen.com
Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email: carla@carlaallen.com
For Sponsorships & Promos, contact: carla@carlaallen.com
RESOURCES:
www.parentingagingparents.com
www.oasissenioradvisors.com
www.rightathome.net
**DISCLAIMER: My guests and I are only here to provide support & educational information. We are not providing medical advice. We recommend that you work with holistic practitioners, functional medicine practitioners, and your primary care physician. Always seek medical guidance when you have a medical condition.
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Today I have a special treat for you as I chat with my vibrant and energetic, dear friend, Mary Fields. I first learned about Mary in April of 2021 on another podcast, Nutrition with Judy, and I was immediately inspired and intrigued by this 80-year-old powerhouse Judy had on her podcast! Judy had mentioned if anyone wanted to get in touch with Mary to email Judy and she’d share her email address so I did and the rest is history! Mary & I have been friends ever since.
Mary is a fierce prayer warrior and faithful follower of Jesus! Her excitement and zest for life is truly contagious! I cannot wait for the fire inside you to be ignited or re-ignited once you hear her passion for health and for life! She will inspire you to want to get out there and do big things at any age!! You are never too old and it’s never too late.
A few topics we discuss:
*Mary’s health history over her 80 years
*Her carnivore journey - how it has affected & improved her overall health
*What can listeners who want to explore this lifestyle do to get started
*The importance of mindset & what she does to keep a positive mindset
*What a typical day looks like for this active 80-year-old
*Mary’s thoughts on aging in a youth-obsessed culture
CONNECT WITH CARLA:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/yourageisnotyourcage/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/adonorsstory/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/mrscarlaallen?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Website: https://carlaallen.com
Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email: carla@carlaallen.com
For Sponsorships & Promos, contact: carla@carlaallen.com
CONNECT WITH MARY:
Email: maryf316@hotmail.com
If you’d like a copy of her book, email Mary.
RESOURCES DISCUSSED:
www.nutritionwithjudy.com
Nutrition with Judy Podcast
Judy’s book: The Carnivore Cure
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**DISCLAIMER: I am only here to provide support & educational information. I am not providing medical advice. I recommend working with holistic practitioners, functional medicine practitioners, and your primary care physician. Always seek medical guidance when you have a medical condition.
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
In this episode, I chat with my inspiration, Ginny MacColl who is the oldest person to complete an obstacle on American Ninja Warrior! She is 71 years young and wow what an inspiration she is to anyone that follows her life story. She is truly amazing!
Ginny is an actress, dancer, and competitive athlete in both Ninja and swimming. She began her career in NYC as a dancer on Broadway. After a 20-year hiatus to raise her family, Ginny rekindled her acting career in retirement in Southport, NC. Ginny began strength training with her daughter Jessie Graff @jessiegraffpwr, who has gone farther than any female on American Ninja Warrior. At 63 years old, Ginny did her very first pull-up! She later competed on American Ninja Warrior on seasons 9, 10, and 15.
Now at 71 years old, Ginny continues to compete regionally in Ninja competitions and local, state, and national swim meets. She also has appeared in several movies & TV shows!
WHEW! Are you inspired yet?? Just wait until you hear Ginny’s story. You’ll be fired up and ready to go after the dreams you’ve been putting off! It’s never too late and you’re never too old!
CONNECT WITH CARLA:
https://www.instagram.com/yourageisnotyourcage/
https://www.instagram.com/adonorsstory/
https://www.facebook.com/mrscarlaallen?mibextid=LQQJ4d
http://carlaallen.com
Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email: carla@carlaallen.com
CONNECT WITH GINNY:
https://www.Instagram.com/ginnymaccoll
https://www.Facebook.com/GinnyMacColl
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMC3-fNX0qjSFHIPNDABLqQ
Ginny’s daughter Jessie:
https://www.Instagram.com/jessiegraffpwr
For Sponsorships & Promos, contact: carla@carlaallen.com
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**DISCLAIMER: I am only here to provide support & educational information. I am not providing medical advice. I recommend working with holistic practitioners, functional medicine practitioners, and your primary care physician. Always seek medical guidance when you have a medical condition.
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
On today’s episode, we’re talking about a subject that is very near and dear to my heart, especially because this is the season of life I’m walking in now and I know it’s also the space many of our listeners are in right now too.
My guests today are Kim & Mike Barnes. They have each spent more than 30 years on TV here in my hometown of Austin, Texas. Kim was a news anchor/reporter and Mike was a sportscaster. They have two kids who are both recent college graduates. They’re empty nesters and they have parents in their 80s just like me. Now, these award-winning journalists are using their professional and personal experiences to support adult children caring for their aging parents.
Kim & Mike launched Parenting Aging Parents in 2021 to help others trying to navigate this difficult transition of caring for their aging parents. Parenting Aging Parents provide content, connection, and community so caregivers don’t feel so alone and they have the information they need to navigate this challenging time. They have a website with dozens of expert interviews and they also lead a private Facebook group with almost 7,500 members. They like to say, “We’re all in this together!”
I cannot wait for you to hear this episode! I’m confident this is going to help so many people out there that were just as lost as I was. You will feel equipped and empowered after learning more about their organization, Parenting Aging Parents.
CONNECT WITH CARLA:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/yourageisnotyourcage/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/adonorsstory/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/mrscarlaallen?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Website: https://carlaallen.com
Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email: carla@carlaallen.com
For Sponsorships & Promos, contact: carla@carlaallen.com
CONNECT WITH KIM & MIKE BARNES | PARENTING AGING PARENTS:
https://parentingagingparents.com/
FB: https://facebook.com/groups/parentingagingparents/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/parentingagingparents/
Email: info@parentingagingparents.com
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Welcome to Your Age Is Not Your Cage with Carla Allen! I’m so glad you’re here. We have many new listeners here so I wanted to re-introduce myself and share a little bit about why I do what I do! This podcast only touches the tip of the iceberg of why I do what I do, but it’ll give an idea of what I’m passionate about and why it matters to you.
I hope you enjoy it and gain some new insight from what I’ve shared. My desire is for this to speak to someone who needed to hear this today.
I truly appreciate you listening, rating, reviewing, downloading, and sharing!
CONNECT WITH CARLA:
https://www.instagram.com/yourageisnotyourcage/
https://www.instagram.com/adonorsstory/
https://www.facebook.com/mrscarlaallen?mibextid=LQQJ4d
http://carlaallen.com
Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email: carla@carlaallen.com
For Sponsorships & Promos, contact: carla@carlaallen.com
RESOURCES:The Unhealthy Truth: One Mother's Shocking Investigation into the Dangers of America's Food Supply-- and What Every Family Can Do to Protect Itself by Robyn O’Brien
How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease by Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM and Gene Stone
INSTAGRAM RESOURCES:
@thenaturalmindedmomma
@kale.blossom
@taylordukeswellness
@wellness.homemade
@the_fit_farmacy
@flavcity
@maxlugavere
@drmarkhyman
@chrisbeatcancer
@nutritionwithjudy
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
In my conversation today, Emily’s son Owen or as we like to call him, “Mighty O” is truly a miracle child. You will be in absolute awe of the remarkable courage, dedication, perseverance, and faith that the Cobb family exhibits every single day.
Owen required fetal surgery at 25 weeks, has been diagnosed with 10 different types of medical conditions, has undergone countless MRIs, scans, bloodwork, x-rays, etc., and he will for the rest of his life. Owen often asks Emily when he will grow out of Spina Bifida. He is a happy, satiated child, despite his physical differences. Owen is now 7 ½ years old, he loves unconditionally, has a glowing smile, and a wonderful personality.
The journey the Cobb family has been on since before Owen was born will inspire you beyond words, bring you to tears, and encourage you like never before to never give up and never take anything for granted. Emily and her husband, Justin are two of the most courageous, selfless, loving parents you will ever meet.
Today’s episode reminds me so much of Jesus’ love for us no matter what and that He will equip us with the strength we need to endure all that comes our way. The Cobb family gives us all encouragement in how we can walk in holy boldness and faith no matter what life throws at us.
CONNECT WITH EMILY:
emilyacobb27@gmail.com
CONNECT WITH CARLA:
https://www.instagram.com/yourageisnotyourcage/
https://www.instagram.com/adonorsstory/
https://www.facebook.com/mrscarlaallen?mibextid=LQQJ4d
http://carlaallen.com
Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email: carla@carlaallen.com
RESOURCES FOR TODAY’S EPISODE:
PTFK Warriors
Private group for “Protect Texas Fragile Kids” - good resource for legal issues and lots of amazing medical mamas
Spina Bifida support group - private group, but likely they would accept family/friends
Fetal Surgery for Spina Bifida - private group (mommas who have had fetal surgery for SB)
Bowel Management for Spina Bifida - private group (i use this one the most) lots of urinary and bowel questions answered in here.
Special Mom's Group - local to Houston (private group) - medical mamas of all diagnoses within Houston limits.
**DISCLAIMER: We are NOT medical professionals or licensed counselors. This in no way serves as any type of medical advice. This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only to help you make your own informed choices and it is not intended to replace the advice from your medical doctor.
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Today I’m talking with my dear friend, Shawn Osmond. Shawn and I talk about some very sensitive topics that often stay hidden because of the immense shame and regret we bury deep inside. Shawn is sharing about her abortions and the addictions that held her hostage for many years. Once Shawn began learning more about Jesus and what it meant to walk in relationship with Him, her life completely changed. Shawn is a Jesus lover, wife, momma and she’s super passionate about working with women who are marginalized in our society. Shawn loves fighting for the underdog and with the help of Jesus, she knows that anything is possible! She has devoted her life to sharing her story with the world to help others know that they too can be set FREE.
CONNECT WITH SHAWN OSMOND:
shawn.osmond@gmail.com
CONNECT WITH CARLA:
https://www.instagram.com/yourageisnotyourcage/
https://www.instagram.com/adonorsstory/
https://www.facebook.com/mrscarlaallen?mibextid=LQQJ4d
http://carlaallen.com
RESOURCES:
https://www.austinstone.org/groups/forgiven-and-set-free-post-abortive-care-group
https://www.lahacienda.com/programs/90-day-drug-and-alcohol-program
https://www.dropbox.com/s/k9qq0rcpzb5pvjz/RM-Wk3-Bumper-D2.mp4?dl=0&unfurl=1
Additional Listening:
Jamie Ivey’s Happy Hour Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-hour-with-jamie-ivey/id880741976?i=1000400755459
**DISCLAIMER: We are NOT medical professionals or licensed counselors and we don’t pretend to be. This in no way serves as any type of medical advice. This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only to help you make your own informed choices and it is not intended to replace the advice from your medical doctor.
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
I had the pleasure of sitting down in person with Tammy Turner, my lifelong friend and kidney transplant recipient, as we recorded an update on our transplant surgery that was on June 7, 2023.
This is a conversation not only for those in a similar situation, but it’s truly for anyone! I believe that our journey can help others be inspired and encouraged in whatever they may be going through.
Let’s get started!
Further Listening:
EP1: A Donor’s Story with Tammy Turner
Resources:
National Kidney Donation Organization
https://www.nkdo.org/?fbclid=IwAR2J_IrGOewGdFN2QsUS23XCNtQ7D8x2tPrl8fOVc9xteF_bJpVLkxabnqQ
National Kidney Foundation
https://www.kidney.org/
Kidney Donor Information:
Jane Deleon, BSN, RN, CNOR
Living Donor Kidney Transplant Coordinator
Kidney Transplant Program
Baylor St.Luke’s Medical Center
6620 Main, Ste 1450 | Houston, TX 77030
832-355-7061 (office) | 832-398-7717 (fax)
JaneFrances.Deleon@commonspirit.org
Connect with us:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/adonorsstory/
https://www.instagram.com/yourageisnotyourcage/
https://www.facebook.com/mrscarlaallen?mibextid=LQQJ4d
http://carlaallen.com
https://www.instagram.com/tamdturner
If you’d like to be a guest on this podcast, please contact me at: carla@carlaallen.com
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Today I’m going to be talking with my friend, Laura Pastor. Laura has quite a story to share with you that I know you’re going to want to hear. There is a word that no one wants to hear. The “C” word. Cancer. Something that women never want to be uttered out of their doctor's mouths is “You have breast cancer.” Yet, that is what Laura heard. Cancer affects all of us in some way. But cancer is NOT the end of Laura’s story! Join me in listening to Laura’s amazing journey.
A few topics we discuss:
*Background about your life and your health before your cancer diagnosis
*Your story about how, when & where you learned you had breast cancer?
*What did you find helpful to get you through this experience that could help others?
*What did you learn after going through this that you wished you had known before?
*What experiences surprised you during this time?
*How did Integrative Health play an important role in your life?
*Talk about your breast implants and what led you to get them removed just recently?
*How have these experiences changed you?
CONNECT WITH LAURA:
gumprun@austin.rr.com
CONNECT WITH CARLA:
https://www.instagram.com/yourageisnotyourcage/
https://www.instagram.com/adonorsstory/
https://www.facebook.com/mrscarlaallen?mibextid=LQQJ4d
http://carlaallen.com
RESOURCES:
Dr. Robert Whitfield
https://www.drrobertwhitfield.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic
Erica Ingier
Integrative Health
(512) 983-3357
**DISCLAIMER: We are NOT medical professionals and we don’t pretend to be. This in no way serves as any type of medical advice. We’re just two friends sitting down to chat about Laura’s journey with breast cancer, implants, and explants, and how this all affected her life. This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only to help you make your own informed choices and it is not intended to replace the advice from your medical doctor.
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Are you a connector? I’ve been told that I’m a connector of women! I’d never thought about that, but I love it. I have such a heart for connecting women and I want to help you to do the same. You may think that you’re not a connector, but don’t sell yourself short. Listen in and I bet you’ll change your mind.
I share in this episode how I started a couple different communities. My hope is that it will help empower you to create a sweet community in your own area. We’re not meant to isolate and do this life alone. So, let’s learn in this quick episode what steps we can take to get this off the ground! You’ll be so glad you did. Take the leap, grab some friends, and let’s do life together! After all, life is so much better together.
xoxo,
Carla
Let’s Connect:
https://carlaallen.com/
https://www.instagram.com/yourageisnotyourcage/
https://www.instagram.com/adonorsstory/
https://www.facebook.com/mrscarlaallen?mibextid=LQQJ4d
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