What You’ll Learn during this Candid and Humorous Conversation about Aging Well with Joan Lunden: Why aging can still be so awkward and difficult to talk about in midlife. Why thinking about aging through the lens of mind, body and soul is important. How being in the sandwich generation can be a uniquely challenging...
Continue readingWhy it’s Time to Put Yourself First in Midlife
At this age, being stuck in midlife is super common. One of the main reasons this can happen is that you’ve been putting others first for years and years. And, at this point, you’re getting older and IT’S getting old. It’s obvious, but what this means is that you don’t put yourself first. And,...
Continue readingEP #161: 4 Midlife Myths Women Need to Put Aside NOW for Their Own Wellbeing
What You’ll Learn from this Episode about Midlife Myths: How to look for clues about the origin of the midlife myths you believe. What four common midlife myths are and why they are a problem. How understanding how a myth works in your brain can create more wellbeing. Why being intentional about your beliefs...
Continue readingMidlife, Mindfulness & Being the Queen of your Brain Domain
Midlife can be a coming of age for many, and it’s often like that with mindfulness. Being in midlife can help you finally feel like a grown-up, at least a little bit. I think of middle age as the perfect opportunity to become the “Queen of your Brain Domain™” and live your best life....
Continue readingEP #153: Be the Queen of your Brain Domain in Midlife
What You’ll Learn from this Episode: What it means to the “queen of your brain domain™” in midlife. Why being the “queen of your brain™” helps you feel empowered. Why it’s important to learn to think and feel on purpose. How you can use thinking on purpose to create your desired outcomes. Welcome...
Continue readingEP #152: Why your Midlife Hair is Happy on Holiday
What You’ll Learn from this Episode: Why the pandemic is putting your hair on holiday. Why it’s important to know what you think about your commitment to color your hair. How understanding what you think about aging and gray hair can help you figure out what you want to do about hair color on...
Continue readingEP #151: Seven Ways to Bring Excitement Back to your Future
What You’ll Learn from this Episode: Why it’s super common not to feel excited about aging, empty nest and milestone birthdays in midlife. Why it’s important to know what you think an exciting life means for you. How remembering your excitement for your future when you were young can be insightful when you set...
Continue readingEP #150: Why Thinking about What you SHOULD Do in Midlife Keeps you Stuck
What You’ll Learn from this Episode: Why thinking about what you “should” be doing may not motivate you. How this kind of negative thinking can be like having it out with a “mean girl.” What three common problems are related to the negative consequences associated with “should” thinking . How using three strategies can...
Continue readingThe Call for Calm, Even Now
A lot sure has happened in the world recently that is the opposite of calm. So much intense emotion that’s actually a bit shocking. This public health news story came in with a ROAR. There didn’t seem to be an initiation phase to get “us” fully informed. There wasn’t really a problem that required...
Continue readingThe Anatomy of a Midlife Spin
Are you stuck? You probably feel like you have a ton of thoughts swirling around up there. Sounds like a classic thought-loop or spin. If you’re feeling stuck, thought-loops like this are a likely culprit. There are all kinds of reasons that you feel stuck. Let’s take a look at what’s really going on...
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