<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Encore Life Collection]]></title><description><![CDATA["I'm not retired, this is my encore." - Judy Alderson
Helping people thrive in their encore years with vibrant health, purpose, and freedom.]]></description><link>https://www.encorelifeguide.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:00:33 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.encorelifeguide.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Confidence Isn’t Earned. It’s Expressed.]]></title><description><![CDATA[I recently had a conversation with my coach about my 6-Week Gut Health Reset  program. Not about the curriculum. Not about the recipes. Not about the science. About confidence. Because here’s what happens when we build something new: We hesitate. We soften the message. We downplay our knowledge. We over-explain. We apologize for our pricing. We tiptoe around what we offer. We build…and then we’re afraid to launch. Why? Because we’re waiting for proof. Proof that people will sign up. Proof...]]></description><link>https://www.encorelifeguide.com/post/confidence-isn-t-earned-it-s-expressed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a59a60a1cf5821abc6fbf0</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:20:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b98f0c_fc6107584c18442b9c6d300a25d05887~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Judy Alderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Cell Membrane Health Matters More Than the Latest Supplement Trend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everyone is talking about peptides. Collagen. Creatine. Colostrum. And while those can absolutely have value… Very few people are talking about something far more foundational: Cell membrane health. Because here’s the truth: If your cell membranes aren’t healthy, it doesn’t matter what you put in your body. Your cells won’t properly absorb it. And no supplement can outperform a damaged cellular doorway. What Is a Cell Membrane (And Why Should You Care?) Every cell in your body is surrounded...]]></description><link>https://www.encorelifeguide.com/post/why-cell-membrane-health-matters-more-than-the-latest-supplement-trend</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699ca9f0a2f37a9969ccdb00</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:36:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_fe9f72ccd3484a4e838d43efa41d3ab1~mv2_d_5616_3744_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Judy Alderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have You Ever?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever said yes to something…only to realize later it wasn’t meant for your life? If you’ve done that more than once, welcome to my club.  Recently, I stepped toward something I was convinced was right. It made sense. It felt familiar. The timing seemed to line up in a way that looked almost too perfect. I even took a change in circumstances as a “sign.” You know the kind. The kind that makes you say, “Well that settles it.” So I made a plan. I started moving forward. And then…...]]></description><link>https://www.encorelifeguide.com/post/have-you-ever</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698dd9ec31ffa9c24361b7e2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:58:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_a2fc42e423fb4b13a2734682e2f79125~mv2_d_2974_4205_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Judy Alderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Interview That Reminded Me Why I Do What I Do]]></title><description><![CDATA[How a conversation about purpose over 50 became my defining moment Yesterday, I joined a Zoom call with a journalist writing a piece on...]]></description><link>https://www.encorelifeguide.com/post/the-interview-that-reminded-me-why-i-do-what-i-do</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e92704e9350473cef9cde3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:36:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b98f0c_95c438e9fff043ffa46118fb9b666c5c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_887,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Judy Alderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the In-Between Taught Me About Life, Purpose, and What Comes Next]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re in a season of transition, uncertainty, or starting over, this will help you understand it—and move forward with clarity and confidence. There are seasons in life that don’t make sense while you’re in them. Seasons where what once felt stable… isn’t. Where the path forward feels unclear. Where you quietly wonder: What now? I found myself in one of those seasons a few years ago. I call it the In-Between. What Is the In-Between? The In-Between is the space between what was and what’s...]]></description><link>https://www.encorelifeguide.com/post/what-the-in-between-taught-me-about-life-purpose-and-what-comes-next</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f3495b79cb054083e0fe85</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:41:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8be10bae4e584a848adacd901c831094.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Judy Alderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I’m Not Aging. I’m Becoming Me.]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s a quiet shift that happens somewhere along the way. It doesn’t come with a birthday. It doesn’t arrive with permission. And it certainly doesn’t ask if you’re ready. It just… begins. You start to realize that the life you’ve been living— the roles you’ve played, the expectations you’ve carried, the boxes you’ve fit into— they’re not the whole story. And maybe they never were. I’m not aging. I’m becoming me. Not the version shaped by approval. Not the one who said yes when she meant...]]></description><link>https://www.encorelifeguide.com/post/i-m-not-aging-i-m-becoming-me</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e0f6a29e117b67ff8220a1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:57:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b98f0c_a3f73d998133407a92bb59e6de0b3ebd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Judy Alderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Answering the Call: Why This Season of Life Matters More Than Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’ve navigated life’s transitions—career shifts, unexpected endings, seasons of uncertainty, and moments that forced me to pause and ask, What’s next? And in every season, I learned something that changed everything: I learned to trust God’s leading. Not just when life made sense. Not just when the path was clear. But in every  season. What I’ve come to see—both in my own life and in the lives of the women I walk alongside—is that so many women aren’t lost. They’re called. Yet somewhere along...]]></description><link>https://www.encorelifeguide.com/post/answering-the-call-why-this-season-of-life-matters-more-than-ever</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698b94165412b49a8b5b3c39</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:52:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_c7fccdd8f5114bb6a91c30122845f9cc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Judy Alderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[If You’re Still Here, You’re Still Called]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somewhere along the way, we were taught that aging meant winding down. Stepping back. Handing things off. Preparing to fade quietly into a life of rest and routine. But I don’t believe that. I believe if you’re still here, you’re still called . The encore years are not an ending. They are an invitation. An invitation to stop living on autopilot. An invitation to steward what God placed in you with intention. An invitation to finally align your life with who you were created to be. Encore is...]]></description><link>https://www.encorelifeguide.com/post/if-you-re-still-here-you-re-still-called</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697b9a52b3cf8ba23848d4a9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:45:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_a2e64f77adaa41c591c8c31a0b9a35cf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Judy Alderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Is Not About Aging. It’s About Becoming.]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve been following my work for a while, you may notice some changes ahead — a new business name, a clearer focus, a quieter confidence. What I want you to know first is this: I haven’t changed. I’ve simply continued to align my work with who I’ve always been. At my core, my greatest passion has always been helping people become who they were created to be — spiritually, physically, and purposefully. That passion has shown up in different forms over the years, but the heart behind it has...]]></description><link>https://www.encorelifeguide.com/post/this-is-not-about-aging-it-s-about-becoming</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696571f73f7b9d5cbee2b129</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:19:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b98f0c_e6a8b2a6754445f98c1bcdc8a3724a8f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Judy Alderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Didn’t Fail—You Evolved: Why Every Start-Over Is a Sign of Growth, Not Defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[We grow up believing life should unfold in neat, linear chapters—graduate to the next grade, move through the levels, follow the plan, check the boxes. No one tells us that adulthood doesn’t work that way. No one prepares us for the reality that we might outgrow the very life we worked so hard to build. That we might wake up one day and feel the gentle nudge— or the loud collapse —that whispers, It’s time for your next evolution. Starting over doesn’t mean you failed. It means your soul is...]]></description><link>https://www.encorelifeguide.com/post/you-didn-t-fail-you-evolved-why-every-start-over-is-a-sign-of-growth-not-defeat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6939d1df0fdf13d1080fe3f5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:14:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b98f0c_b953e5f592024a4998c5d67cf06a10f2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Judy Alderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I Believe in an Encore (Not Retirement)]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was reading my Bible this morning when one small verse grabbed me by the shoulders and whispered, “This is it. This is your message.” “Therefore, since God in his mercy has given us this new way, we never give up.” — 2 Corinthians 4:1 NLT As soon as I read it, everything in me lit up. This is why I believe so deeply in the Encore Season. This is why the word “retirement” has never felt like the end of the story. And this is why I can confidently say that your encore years are not a...]]></description><link>https://www.encorelifeguide.com/post/why-i-believe-in-an-encore-not-retirement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691889710dbc57ddd09a4f0d</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:18:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b98f0c_8937dff1a2f94c6fb51e3b769c7dbb5b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Judy Alderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rediscovering Yourself Isn’t an Overnight Awakening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somewhere along the way, life teaches us to forget who we were before the world told us who to be. We trade pieces of ourselves for approval, responsibility, survival, and expectations. We grow up, we endure, we achieve — and yet, somewhere deep inside, the truest version of us waits patiently to be remembered. Rediscovering yourself isn’t an overnight awakening. It’s a slow, intentional journey of sifting, removing, allowing, mourning, and believing. It’s holy work. It’s soul work. And it is...]]></description><link>https://www.encorelifeguide.com/post/rediscovering-yourself-isn-t-an-overnight-awakening</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69177e70ac91d0c222da7d0f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:19:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b98f0c_0c1d8502ebf7498f8403a9b2a087c200~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_480,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Judy Alderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Encore Life: Why Your Best Years Are Still Ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some say that after 60, life slows down. That we should settle. Sit still. Quiet down. But what if that’s all wrong? What if this season — right now  — is the chapter where you finally come alive? I believe that the years we’ve already lived aren’t the end of our story… They’re the foundation of the most powerful act we’ll ever perform. This is the encore. And it deserves a standing ovation. ✨ The Lie We’ve Been Sold About Aging Our culture celebrates youth like it’s the only time we matter....]]></description><link>https://www.encorelifeguide.com/post/your-encore-life-why-your-best-years-are-still-ahead</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690b6b80988cdeb684f8b408</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:31:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b98f0c_fc6107584c18442b9c6d300a25d05887~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Judy Alderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gut Health and Aging: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we age, our bodies whisper truths we often overlook — and one of the most important voices comes from the gut. Your gut isn’t just a digestive system; it’s an ecosystem influencing energy, mood, metabolism, and how gracefully you age. Recent research from the American Society for Microbiology calls this the microbiome’s second act  — a stage of life where your gut health begins to shape everything from inflammation to cognition. But the good news is: you’re not powerless. You can nourish...]]></description><link>https://www.encorelifeguide.com/post/gut-health-and-aging-what-your-body-is-trying-to-tell-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f10ba850873aaf5daf96fe</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:37:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_0da56823899b498ca4a4e0232b376d02~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Judy Alderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Clarity: Creating My 2026 Vision Statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each year as fall arrives, I carve out quiet time to reflect on where I’ve been, what I’ve learned, and where God is leading me next....]]></description><link>https://www.encorelifeguide.com/post/finding-clarity-creating-my-2026-vision-statement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e2a75e8ae7b3cf15bf1324</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2025 17:28:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/169dd0e4fce64190be6b4e180847f4c5.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Judy Alderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Hormones: What They Really Do and How They Impact Weight Loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[As women, we’re constantly told to “balance our hormones.”  It sounds important—but what does that actually mean? Which hormones are we...]]></description><link>https://www.encorelifeguide.com/post/understanding-hormones-what-they-really-do-and-how-they-impact-weight-loss</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68dfdde2f550be2c3a5a7380</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:35:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7d208b11946543b4a59055a0f62f8c47.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Judy Alderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Beauty of Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Fresh Perspective on Change Change is often painted as something to fear. We talk about the unknown, the risks, the losses. But what if...]]></description><link>https://www.encorelifeguide.com/post/the-beauty-of-change</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b8902acbc92a7dd93f940e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:02:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2f69251cb244a16a0c1f7d6f87aba1e.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Judy Alderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gut Health: The Core of Your Wellbeing]]></title><description><![CDATA[We hear a lot about gut health these days — but what does that actually mean? Gut health refers to the balance and function of the gut...]]></description><link>https://www.encorelifeguide.com/post/gut-health-the-core-of-your-wellbeing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a4ece21797dd0828825966</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:03:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_5a0f4e3fd31347fa8523a4ab02df31dc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Judy Alderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s Next? Finding Purpose in Your Encore Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[There comes a time in life when the roles we’ve poured ourselves into shift—or even disappear altogether. Maybe you’ve just sent your...]]></description><link>https://www.encorelifeguide.com/post/what-s-next-finding-purpose-in-your-encore-years</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689a0cdebdacd23f8e8e488b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:35:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b98f0c_71e15e59bafe42bab288f61d14e8dee7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Judy Alderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Affirmations to Declarations: Speaking Life Into Your Dreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’ve all heard about affirmations—those gentle, positive reminders we speak over ourselves: “I am worthy.” “I am confident.” “I am...]]></description><link>https://www.encorelifeguide.com/post/from-affirmations-to-declarations-speaking-life-into-your-dreams</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68949d71778fcaf78d20c328</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:39:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b98f0c_fc6107584c18442b9c6d300a25d05887~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Judy Alderson</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>