70: Lori Vollkommer: World Champion Gymnast at age 50, Author of Broken to Unbreakable

At 50, competitive gymnast Lori Volkommer made a remarkable comeback—proof that it’s never too late and you're never too old to pursue your dreams. Now at 58, she's still competing on the world stage and winning gold medals. Her story will inspire you to pursue your dreams and let nothing stop you.In this episode of Secrets of Powerful Women, host Jill Conway and Lori break down how midlife women can rebuild confidence with the right mindset, training, recovery, nutrition, and community support. Hear why she wrote her book, Broken to Unbreakable. You’ll hear practical strategies for navigating setbacks, protecting your health, and pursuing big goals with purpose.You’ll learnHow to restart a goal in midlife and sustain momentumResilience tools for setbacks, fear, and self-doubtThe role of mindset, recovery, and nutrition in performance after 40Why coaching and community accelerate progress at any ageFollow the podcast for me — Secrets of Powerful Women — on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube for weekly conversations that help women 40+ gain clarity, strength, and momentum.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Powerful Women and Guest01:25 Lori's Journey: From Gymnastics to Life Challenges05:50 Rehabilitation and Rediscovery of Passion12:53 Facing Fears: Returning to Gymnastics20:34 Competing Again: The First Competition Experience28:35 Celebrating Achievements and Resilience29:34 The Journey of a Gymnast: From Competition to Setbacks35:38 Overcoming Adversity: The Power of Mindset42:25 The Importance of Community and Support47:31 Finding Purpose Through Pain53:08 Finding Purpose After Adversity58:19 Embracing Age and Personal Growth01:01:36 Celebrating Achievements and Life Lessons01:06:04 Discovering Passion and Overcoming Limitations01:10:17 Living Your Dreams and Trusting the ProcessSecrets of Powerful Women is the award-winning podcast for women 45+ hosted by Jill Conway — media personality, 20 yr veteran TV News Reporter, public speaking coach, and empowerment advocate. New episodes every Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.JOIN OUR ONLINE SECRETS CLUB. SIGN UP HERE FOR MORE INFO. https://powerfulwomenusa.com/online-club midlife women, women over 40, never too late, comeback story, resilience, mindset, women’s health, nutrition, gymnastics, strength after 50, community support, motivation, Jill Conway, Lori Volkommer, Secrets of Powerful Women