Over 50 & Flourishing with Dominique Sachse

This week, I’m joined by Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, co-founder of Vera Bradley, to hear the story behind the brand and the woman who helped build it. What started as a simple observation at an airport would become one of America’s most beloved lifestyle brands. In 1982, Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and her friend and business partner Patricia Miller noticed that every piece of luggage looked the same: boring, black, and bland. That moment sparked the idea for Vera Bradley, built on the belief that color could change how you feel.

Together, we talk about entrepreneurship, ambition, motherhood, success, and the lessons Barbara learned along the way. It’s an insightful conversation about what it really takes to build something lasting, and what can happen when your dream changes your life in ways you never expected.

For more on Barbara, follow her on:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/verabradley
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verabradley
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verabradley
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/verabradley

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BiOptimizers: Go to Bioptimizers.com/flourishing and use code FLOURISHING for 15% off your order
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Have a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6

Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

Produced by Dear Media
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In this episode, I'm joined by intuitive drinking coach Colleen Freeland for a conversation about the emotional reasons so many women turn to alcohol.

We talk about why drinking has become so normalized, how wine can quietly become a coping mechanism, the connection between loneliness, stress, and overdrinking, and why true change isn't about willpower; it's about understanding what's really driving the habit. If you've ever questioned your relationship with alcohol or felt stuck in patterns you can't seem to break, this conversation offers a different perspective.

For more on Colleen, follow her on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehangoverwhisperer
Website: https://emotionalsobrietycoaching.com/
Listen to her podcast, ‘It’s Not About The Alcohol’: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-not-about-the-alcohol/id1654335817

Thanks to my Sponsors:
Honeylove: Save 20% off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/OVER50 #honeylovepod
Lola Blankets: Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at Lolablankets.com by using code FLOURISHING at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets.
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Qualia Life Sciences: Go to qualialife.com/FLOURISHING for 50% off and use the code FLOURISHING for an additional 15% off your order.
Jones Road Beauty: Use code FLOURISHING at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a free gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad
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Quince: Go to Quince.com/FLOURISHING to get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

Keep in Touch:
Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/
Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/
Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/
TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=en
YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetv

Have a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6

Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

Produced by Dear Media.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever found yourself asking, "Can I still wear this?" My question is... according to whom?

In this episode, I'm challenging the outdated fashion rules and opinions that keep so many women playing small. I'm sharing the comments I've received, the mindset shifts that have helped me tune out the critics, and the seven style principles I actually live by. Because the goal isn't to dress for someone else's approval, it's to dress for the life you're living today. Authenticity never goes out of style, and the only opinion that truly matters is your own.

Have a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6

Thanks to my Sponsors:
Veracity: Head to VeracityHealth.co and use code FLOURISHING for up to 65% off your order
Puori: Go to Puori.com/FLOURISHING and use the code FLOURISHING at checkout to get 32% off your first Puori Grass-fed Whey Protein order when you start a subscription
Just Ingredients: Visit http://justingredients.com/FLOURISHING and use code FLOURISHING for 20% off your first order.
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Sarah Creal Beauty: Visit SarahCrealBeauty.com/flourishing for 15% off your first order of luxurious, high-performance beauty that actually makes your routine simpler and works better for you now.

Keep in Touch:
Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/
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Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/
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YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetv

Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

Produced by Dear Media
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There’s no shortage of wellness advice these days, but how do you know what’s actually worth your time and money? From menopause supplements to skincare, hair growth, creatine, collagen, and everything in between, it can be hard to separate science from savvy marketing.
This week, I’m joined by Shanley Chien, Senior Editor of Health at U.S. News & World Report. With a background in medical research, Shanley specializes in turning complex clinical data into practical, easy-to-understand health advice. She leads the publication’s healthy aging coverage, including its 2025 Healthy Aging Survey, and helps identify the top over-the-counter health products based on expert recommendations, not social media trends.
Together, we break down what actually works, which wellness products are worth buying, and how to cut through the marketing hype so you can make more informed decisions for your health. Whether you're wondering if creatine is right for you, which drugstore skincare brands dermatologists trust, or if menopause supplements are truly worth the investment, this conversation will help you shop smarter and focus on what really supports healthy aging.

For more on Shanley, follow her on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanleypierce/
Read about her on U.S News: https://www.usnews.com/topics/author/shanley-chien

Thanks to my Sponsors:
Manukora: Head to Manukora.com/FLOURISHING to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts
Tumble: For a limited time, get 10% off + free shipping at tumbleliving.com/FLOURISHING
Bubs Naturals: Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For a limited time, get 20% off your entire order with code FLOURISHING at Bubsnaturals.com
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BiOptimizers: Go to Bioptimizers.com/flourishing and use code FLOURISHING at checkout for 15% off your entire order and a free travel-size bottle of Masszymes added to your order automatically.
Auri Nutrition: Go to tryauri.com/flourishing to get up to 42% off your first purchase.

Keep in Touch:
Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/
Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/
Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/
TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=en
YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetv

Have a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6

Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

Produced by Dear Media.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Over 50 & Flourishing, I'm joined by Joan Lunden for a conversation about the moments that shaped her extraordinary career and the lessons she's carried into this next chapter of life. We talk about breaking into a male-dominated television industry with no experience, why she's always believed in saying "yes" before feeling ready, and how learning on the job became one of the greatest keys to her success.

Joan is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, television host, and motivational speaker who has been a trusted voice in American homes for more than 50 years. As the longest-running female host of Good Morning America, she broke barriers in broadcast journalism and has continued to inspire millions through her resilience, reinvention, and advocacy for women's health.

We also discuss what happened after she left Good Morning America, why purpose became more important than prestige, how her breast cancer diagnosis led her into advocacy, and why she's become such a strong believer in cultivating female friendships later in life. This conversation is full of practical wisdom about staying open to new opportunities, embracing reinvention, and continuing to find meaning and purpose long after the career chapter you thought would define you.

For more on Joan, follow her on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoanLunden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjoanlunden
Buy her memoir, Life Beyond the Script: https://www.amazon.com/JOAN-Beyond-Script-Joan-Lunden/dp/1637634927
Website: https://joanlunden.com/

Thanks to my Sponsors:
Quince: Go to Quince.com/flourishing for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns
Qualia Life Sciences: Go to qualialife.com/FLOURISHING for 50% off. Use code FLOURISHING for an additional 15% off your order
Branch Basics: Use code OVER50 for 15% off the Premium Starter Kit at BranchBasics.com
Puori: Use code FLOURISHING at puori.com/FLOURISHING to get 32% off your first Puori Grass-fed Whey Protein order when you start a subscription
OneSkin: For a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off using code FLOURISHING at oneskin.co/FLOURISHING
Alloy: Visit myalloy.com and use code FLOURISHING for $20 off your first order
Sarah Creal Beauty: Visit Sarahcrealbeauty.com/flourishing for 15% off your first order of luxurious, high-performance beauty that actually makes your routine simpler and works better for you now.

Keep in Touch:
Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/
Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/
Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/
TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=en
YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetv

Have a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6

Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

Produced by Dear Media.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.