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 Midlife Future
What You’ll Learn from this Episode about 7 ways to bring excitement back to your midlife future: Why it’s common not to feel excited about a future filled with aging, empty nest and milestone birthdays in midlife. Why it’s important to know what you think an exciting life means for you in midlife ....
Continue readingEP #150: Why Thinking about What you SHOULD Do in Midlife Keeps you Stuck
What You’ll Learn from this Episode about what you should do in midlife keeps you stuck: Why thinking about what you “should” be doing may not motivate you in midlife. How this kind of negative thinking can be like having it out with a “mean girl.” What three common problems are related to the...
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 in a midlife spin? When you’re caught up in a midlife spin, you probably feel like you have a ton of thoughts swirling around up there. Sounds like a classic thought-loop. If you’re feeling stuck, thought-loops like this are a likely culprit. There are all kinds of reasons that you spin...
Continue readingEP #118: Catching Autopilot Thinking in Midlife
What You’ll Learn from this Episode about Autopilot Thinking in Midlife: Why it’s so common to think and act on autopilot in midlife. Why you need to have awareness of your autopilot thinking. Why thinking on autopilot isn’t thoughtful at all. How you can learn to “catch” your autopilot thoughts and decide to think...
Continue readingEP #61: How to Find Joy when you Quit your Job without a Plan, Interview with Rose Schmidt
What You’ll Learn from this Episode about How to Find Joy in Midlife when You Quit Your Job without a Plan with Rose Schmidt: How to find joy in midlife when you quit your job without a plan. How a wake up call can really push you forward when you’re hesitant about change. How...
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