🎉 200 episodes! Can you believe it? 🎉

In this special milestone episode, we're talking about the real secret to making big changes in your life—spoiler alert: it's not about huge leaps. It’s all about the small steps. You know, those little things that seem too simple but end up making all the difference?

If you've ever felt stuck or unsure of where to start with a new goal, this episode is for you. We'll dive into why small actions matter more than you think, how to start (even when you don’t feel ready), and how these tiny shifts can create major momentum.

Let's celebrate the power of small steps together on this 200th episode of Late Bloomer Living!

What if getting older wasn’t something to dread but something to celebrate? In this episode, Yvonne chats with Stella Fosse, a writer who found her creative groove in her 60s. Stella is on a mission to help women in midlife and beyond rediscover their power through storytelling.

They talk about how midlife can unlock a whole new level of freedom.

Stella shares why writing is so powerful for women past midlife, and how creating stories with older female characters could actually shift the way people view aging and sexuality.

Whether you’re curious about writing, creativity, or just want to shake up how you think about aging, this conversation is for you.

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Stella Fosse is an author of a certain age who in her sixties started writing sexy stories as a creative antidote to the gendered ageism women face in society. She published her first novel at the age of 68.

Stella’s story collection, The Erotic Pandemic Ball, explores romance in quarantine. Her first novel Brilliant Charming Bastard is a romantic escapade through the San Francisco biotech scene. Her second novel, Vampires of a Certain Age, celebrates the love life of a 500-year-old woman.

With her new book, Write & Sell a Well-Seasoned Romance, Stella continues to inspire the creativity of women of a certain age. Her previous book on writing is Aphrodite’s Pen: The Power of Writing Erotica after Midlife.

Stella also blogs about creativity, romance, and older women’s health. She shares her writing, as well as resources to empower women past midlife, at www.stellafosse.com.

Have you made time to play lately?

In this episode, Yvonne returns for season five and talks about why play isn’t just for kids—it’s a powerful tool for stress relief, staying sharp and feeling good as we age.

She shares personal stories from her summer, including recovering from a shoulder injury, moving her oldest into a college apartment, and taking on new skating challenges.

Yvonne also explores how internalized ageism can hold us back and why embracing a playful mindset could be the key to aging with more joy and less stress.

Tune in for some inspiration on how to add more fun to your everyday life!