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The Elegant Shift

The Elegant Shift

Written by: Helen Valleau
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The Elegant Shift: This isn't your second act, It's your true act.

Are you a woman over 45 seeking a joyful, purposeful, and authentic second half of life? Then join "The Elegant Shift," a podcast dedicated to guiding you on this inner journey of aging.

Forget the anti-aging noise. This podcast dives into the beauty, wisdom, and joy that come with age, exploring topics like mindfulness, resilience, authentic living, and self-discovery.

"The Elegant Shift" offers a fresh perspective on aging gracefully and with intention. We'll explore how to stay relevant, shift limiting beliefs, redefine your identity, deepen your spiritual connection, and challenge ageism. If you're ready to embrace this powerful stage of life, "The Elegant Shift" is here to empower and inspire you every step of the way.

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  • Life’s a G.A.M.E.: Creativity, Reinvention & the Courage to Come Home to Yourself
    Feb 10 2026

    Life’s a G.A.M.E.: Creativity, Reinvention & the Courage to Come Home to Yourself

    In this inspiring episode of The Elegant Shift, Helen Valleau sits down with Laura Robinson, an Emmy-nominated creator, author, speaker, and songwriter, for a soulful conversation on Life’s a G.A.M.E.

    Together, they explore how life becomes richer when we approach it with curiosity, creativity, and conscious choice—especially in seasons of change, midlife reinvention, and personal awakening. Laura shares wisdom on reclaiming your authentic voice, embracing reinvention, and having the courage to return to yourself after life’s many detours.

    This episode is a powerful invitation to see aging, creativity, and self-expression not as endings, but as doorways—where resilience, imagination, and inner freedom expand.

    ✨ Perfect for listeners navigating transition, seeking purpose, or ready to live life more playfully and intentionally—at any age.

    Connect with Laura: https://www.laurarobinson.com

    Here Laura's music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0A4unij9dJVwNBOgwqrVmX?si=cca6d2a35fad496a

    SoundCloud : https://soundcloud.com/Laurarobinson

    Thank you for joining me!
    If this inspired you, be sure to subscribe and share it with others who are ready to age with confidence, grace, and soul.

    Stay connected—follow me on social media for more insights, inspiration, and soulful conversations.

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    38 mins
  • The Visionary Behind the Lens—and Beyond It: Kelly Mason’s Inner Shift
    Jan 28 2026

    In this episode of The Elegant Shift, we explore a powerful journey of transformation with visionary cinematographer, intuitive healer, and transformational guide Kelly Mason. After three decades working behind the camera on major film productions—and breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry—a life-altering accident awakened Kelly’s innate healing abilities and redirected her path.

    This soulful conversation explores spiritual awakening, intuitive healing, creative reinvention, resilience, motherhood, and soul-led living. Kelly shares how profound life initiations—including career shifts, deep inner healing, and reclaiming self-love—can become gateways to alignment, empowerment, and collective awakening.

    If you’re navigating a life transition, seeking spiritual growth, or longing to integrate creativity with conscious, heart-led living, this episode offers inspiration and grounded wisdom for becoming your most aligned self.

    Connect with Kelly Mason

    Official Website / Programs: Kula Paradise Academy
    Documentary: Pave the Road
    Instagram: Kelly Mason Official


    Thank you for joining me!
    If this inspired you, be sure to subscribe and share it with others who are ready to age with confidence, grace, and soul.

    Stay connected—follow me on social media for more insights, inspiration, and soulful conversations.

    Elegantaging.ca

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    46 mins
  • Breakdown to Breakthrough with Elvira V. Hopper: How Authenticity Heals & Transforms Your Life
    Dec 2 2025

    Meet Elvira V. Hopper—a former high-achieving corporate and healthcare professional who walked away from a life that looked “perfect on paper” to answer the calling of her soul. Today, she’s an Authentic Visibility Coach™, inspirational speaker, podcaster, and creative spirit devoted to helping others rise from breakdowns into powerful breakthroughs.

    After navigating her own dark night of the soul, Elvira discovered that authenticity isn’t just a value—it’s a spiritual pathway to freedom, alignment, and joy. Through her signature Love Your Vibe Transformation™, she guides thousands to heal limiting beliefs, reclaim their brilliance, and live in harmony with their true essence.

    In this episode of The Elegant Shift, Elvira and Helen dive into the messy-beautiful truth of transformation, the courage it takes to shed old identities, and the magic that unfolds when we finally stop performing and start living from soul.

    If you’re craving inspiration, healing, and an empowering reminder that your breakdowns are gateways to becoming, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

    To connect with Elvira: https://elvirahopper.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evhopper/

    Thank you for joining me!
    If this inspired you, be sure to subscribe and share it with others who are ready to age with confidence, grace, and soul.

    Stay connected—follow me on social media for more insights, inspiration, and soulful conversations.

    Elegantaging.ca

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    38 mins
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