Episodes
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I'm challenging you to "take a break." Find something that you've kept doing this summer, maybe even while you have gone on vacation, and take a break from it.
I'm taking my own advice and, in this episode, I tell you why I have decided to take a break from the podcast for the rest of August and why you might also consider taking a break from something - even something that you love.
We also explore what comes up for us when we think about taking a break, those nagging little thoughts that have us believing we're not enough.
But I'm not in hiding. Have questions? Want to chat? Reach out - details below.
And GOOD NEWS, there are 54 other episodes you can go back and listen to over the next few weeks. This would be a great time to catch up on the back catalog.
And I'll see you in September.
I have a virtual bookclub! To stay up-to-date on future bookclubs, get on my mailing list or follow me on Facebook or LinkedIn.
Too burned out for anything or much less consider a bookclub? Check out my free burnout workshop here.
If you have a question or want to know more about what it's like to work with me, DM me over on LinkedIn.
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Do you ever listen to a podcast and think that the podcaster was speaking right to you?
That's how I felt when I listened to a recent episode of Making Midlife Magic with Rachel Baum.
Her episode, titled "A love note to the exhausted," spoke right to me and I asked her if I could share it with you.
Listen and follow the Making Midlife Magic with Rachel Baum Podcast!
Find Rachel on facebook.
Find Rachel on the web.
I have a bookclub! We're reading "Humor, Seriously" in August. Join us! To stay up-to-date on future bookclubs, get on my mailing list or follow me on Facebook or LinkedIn.
Too burned out for anything or much less consider a bookclub? Check out my free burnout workshop here.
If you have a question or want to know more about what it's like to work with me, DM me over on LinkedIn.
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Missing episodes?
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On this episode, I share with you what I have learned in a year of podcasting:
About the technology
About podcasting
About myself
And why podcasting is something that I would do even if I knew it would fail.
What would you do even if you knew that you would fail?
I have a bookclub! We're reading "Humor, Seriously" in August. Join us! To stay up-to-date on future bookclubs, get on my mailing list or follow me on Facebook or LinkedIn.
Too burned out for anything or much less consider a bookclub? Check out my free burnout workshop here.
If you have a question or want to know more about what it's like to work with me, DM me over on LinkedIn.
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Join me as I walk through a year of Not Your Mama's Midlife Podcast. On this episode, I share my favorite clips.
I have a bookclub! We're reading "Humor, Seriously" in August. Join us! To stay up-to-date on future bookclubs, get on my mailing list or follow me on Facebook or LinkedIn.
Too burned out for anything or much less consider a bookclub? Check out my free burnout workshop here.
If you have a question or want to know more about what it's like to work with me, DM me over on LinkedIn.
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How in tune are you with your five senses?
My bookclub just read Life in Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin. On this episode, I share with you what about the book was the most impactful to me as well as where I find intersections between the book's content and strategies that I have discussed on the podcast. I also tell you a bit about how my bookclub works in case you are interested in participating.
I have a bookclub! Despite what I said on the podcast, I do not have a Facebook Group link for you yet for August. Check back, I'll be sure to add it. In the mean time, get on my mailing list or follow me on Facebook or LinkedIn for updates on our August 2023 selection.
Too burned out for anything or much less consider a bookclub? Check out my free burnout workshop here.
If you have a question or want to know more about what it's like to work with me, DM me over on LinkedIn.
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There are steps that you can take today to improve your brain health in the second half of your life.
On this episode, I am joined by Brain Health Coach, Allison Liu.
Allison wants you to know that it is never too late to make changes that will impact the health of your brain. Indicators of cognitive decline and dementia are evident in our brain decades before symptoms begin to surface, but you don't have to accept these as inevitable consequences of aging. In this episode, Allison shares with us simple and actionable steps that we can take to keep our brains healthy as we age.
In this episode we talk about:
Allison's own very relatable and familiar storyWhy "brain health" is important11 risk-factors to consider when thinking about brain health and strategies to address each of themThe impact of chronic stress on our brains and wellbeingThe impact of alcohol and caffeine on brain healthWould you like to learn more about Allison's work? Connect with her here:
WebsiteInstagramLinkedInAllison is offering listeners of this podcast a free coaching session with her. Enter code NYMM23 when you book a consultation on her website to take advantage of this free offer.
I have a bookclub! Get on my mailing list or follow me on Facebook or LinkedIn for updates on our August 2023 selection.
Too burned out for anything or much less consider a bookclub? Check out my free burnout workshop here.
If you have a question or want to know more about what it's like to work with me, DM me over on LinkedIn.
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When you want something out of someone else, do you criticize them and tell them that they are wrong? Do you make sure that your tone is conveying disapproval? That they should be ashamed?
Hopefully you answered that with a resounding "no."
And why not? We know that our peers, our colleagues, our friends, our spouses and loved ones don't actually respond well to being shamed. That isn't the way that we "get" the behavior that we want from them. When we are at our best, we try to put ourselves in their shoes and understand why they are doing what they are doing and we make a request, kindly, from one adult to another.
Ideally.
Of course sometimes we pop off. And we generally don't get the response that we are looking for.
But what about with ourselves?
When you are trying to get something from yourself are you critical? Do you make sure that you point out that you are wrong? Do you talk to yourself with a disapproving tone or one that is full of disdain?
How is that working out for you?
What if you treated yourself like you would a good friend?
On this episode, we'll talk about why "making yourself wrong" isn't necessary for you to make a change that you desire and why it actually gets in the way.
Were you interested in that bookclub I mentioned in previous episodes but forgot to mention this week? We'll be reading Bittersweet by Susan Cain in July. You can save your place in the Facebook group by joining here.
Too burned out for anything or much less consider a bookclub? Check out my free burnout workshop here.
If you have a question or want to know more about what it's like to work with me, DM me over on LinkedIn.
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Often when we feel uncomfortable in some way - restless, down, frustrated - we think that something is wrong that needs to be "fixed" so we won't feel that way anymore.
But what if that uncomfortable feeling is an indicator that we are growing and changing?
On this episode, we'll learn a bit about how lobsters grow inside their hard shells and where there may be parallels for us.
We'll also explore how to treat ourselves when we are in these times of vulnerability and growth.
Were you interested in that bookclub I mentioned? We'll be reading Bittersweet by Susan Cain next month. You can save your place in the Facebook group by joining here.
Too burned out for anything or much less consider a bookclub? Check out my free burnout workshop here.
If you have a question or want to know more about what it's like to work with me, DM me over on LinkedIn.
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This week I'm sharing an unpopular opinion.
I've gotten tired of seeing posts on social media knocking self-care strategies as a way to address burnout.
You know what I'm talking about, the posts that say that you can't "cure burnout" with a massage, or a yoga class, or a bath. The posts that refer to these things as "faux self-care."
And I get what they are trying to say, but I think what the people who post this type of thing forget is that that massage, that yoga class, or that bath might be how someone who is suffering with burnout first gets some relief.
And I want to be sure that we don't close the front door for anyone who is looking for a way to feel better by telling them that there is a better way to feel better - it's just going to take them a bit longer, be a bit more involved, and require a higher level of commitment from them.
Join me on this episode to hear more about why I think so-called "faux self-care" strategies might be an easy way in for someone who is learning how to take care of themselves.
Were you interested in that bookclub I mentioned? We'll be reading Bittersweet by Susan Cain next month. You can save your place in the Facebook group by joining here.
Too burned out for anything or much less consider a bookclub? Check out my free burnout workshop here.
If you have a question or want to know more about what it's like to work with me, DM me over on LinkedIn.
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Do you ever notice that you are holding your breath for no reason at all?
Maybe when you are focusing on a task?
Maybe when you are apprehensive or waiting for something?
Holding your breath can contribute to increasing anxiety, depression, overwhelm, and burnout - none of which set us up to think about what we want for the second half of our lives.
On this episode we'll talk about how to notice whether you are holding your breath, why it matters, and a couple of easy strategies to - literally - take a breath.
Were you interested in that bookclub I mentioned? We're reading Life in Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin. We got started on June 1 but if you'd like to join us, you are still welcome. Join the Facebook group here.
We'll be reading Bittersweet by Susan Cain next month. Keep an eye out here for a link to that group.
Too burned out to even consider a bookclub? Check out my free burnout workshop here.
If you have a question or want to know more about what it's like to work with me, DM me over on LinkedIn.
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How often do you get to the end of the summer and think, "Where did it even go? I didn't do any of the things that I wanted to." In this episode, I give you four simple strategies to help you avoid feeling this way at the end of the summer.
Were you interested in that bookclub I mentioned? We're reading Life in Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin and we start June 1, 2023. Join the Facebook group here.
Too burned out to even consider a bookclub? Check out my free burnout workshop here.
If you have a question or want to know more about what it's like to work with me, DM me over on LinkedIn.
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What does it really take to find the love of your life after 40?
In this episode of Not Your Mama's Midlife Podcast, I interview Renée Suzanne, a life coach who helps women over 40 start dating better men immediately so they can meet and marry the man of their dreams.
Many of my listeners are looking for a romantic relationship to enjoy in the second half of their lives. Renée tells us that finding love is just not actually all that complicated. Love isn't something that happens to you, it's something you create.
Renée gives women practical, actionable strategies to pick the right men to date, how to filter out prospects who are up to no good, and how to keep themselves safe from scammers and catfishing.
She also tells you what to expect if you've been out of the dating pool for a couple of decades and what it takes to be successful in online dating. And Renée reminds us that effortless conversation doesn't come naturally but being friendly is a skill that you can practice.
Renée offered listeners of the podcast a free gift - A brief training to help you write an online dating profile that will get you noticed by the right men. Access it here.
You can find more of Renée:
On her YouTube Channel,
On the Find Love After 40 Podcast,
And on facebook.
Were you interested in that bookclub I mentioned? We're reading Life in Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin and we start June 1, 2023. Join the Facebook group.
Too burned out to even consider a bookclub? Check out my free burnout workshop.
If you have a question or want to know more about what it's like to work with me, DM me over on LinkedIn.
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Whether you are losing weight or building a business, how you talk to yourself matters.
On this episode with Corinne Crabtree, we'll talk about Corinne's began to speak to herself more nicely when she was losing weight.
We'll also talk about how talking nicely to themselves helps her weightloss clients to become their own best friends.
And how her business coaching clients have the very same issues in the way that they talk to themselves.
Corinne also shares about how changing the way that she speaks to herself has changed her marriage.
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Are you ready to tackle your own burnout so that you can get on with living the life that you desire? Grab my free burnout workshop.
Do you have questions about whether creating the life that you desire is possible? DM on LinkedIn or facebook.
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Here is the reality: There will be people in own lives who drive us nuts.
And we can't fix them. We can't change them. We can't make them go away.
And sometimes these aren't relationships that are important to us where more introspection and healing are needed.
Sometimes, we just need to deal with the irritation and maybe lessen it a bit.
That's what this episode is about.
This episode provides you with four quick steps to lessen your irritation with that person in your life who is driving you crazy so you can get on with the next thing.
And I promise, it's just not all that hard.
Could you use help managing irritation in your own life? I'm here to help. DM me LinkedIn or on Facebook.
Is irritation in your workplace contributing to your overwhelm? You'll want to watch my free webinar on how to Create your Own Plan to Tackle Burnout. Enter your email address here to download.
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It's time to declutter your calendar.
Did you know that your calendar - and your to-do list - can accumulate old worn out items that don't fit anymore, just like your closet?
Time is our most precious resource and how we spend it is up to us, even when it doesn't feel like that is the case.
Listen to this episode to learn how to take your calendar back.
Would you like some support with taking your calendar back? With dedicating time and effort to those things that are most pivotal to you? Schedule a discovery call with me and let's talk about how we can do this work together.
Does decluttering your calendar feel like just one more thing to add to an overwhelming to do list? You should watch my online webinar Create Your Own Plan to Tackle Burnout. This one-hour webinar will provide you with practical, easy-to-implement strategies, to reduce burnout so that you can begin to see your life more clearly.
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On this special episode, I tell you about my recent girls' trip, what this trip has come to mean to me, and why you might want to consider planning your own girls' trip.
Be sure to Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube so you don't miss our next episode.
Are you feeling burned out? My Create Your Own Plan to Tackle Burnout Webinar is available for free. Grab it here.
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On this episode, Not Your Mama's Midlife Podcast's first interview, we talk with Louise Lewis about her journey from practicing tax law in the Big 4 to becoming a trauma-informed life coach, after her own journey through burnout caused her to re-examine her life.
Louise also shows with us how paying attention to the nervous system and body-based interventions may be an important adjunct to more cognitive coaching interventions.
Louise's class, How to Take Care of Yourself, is available free to listeners of this podcast with the promo code "ADDRESS23"
Louise's podcast, Embodied Life Coaching is available on YouTube and on Apple Podcasts.
You can also find Louise on LinkedIn.
My Create Your Own Plan to Tackle Burnout Webinar, offered in January 2023, is available to view online for free. Be sure to watch!
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Did you know that you can "declutter" your mind in the same way that you would declutter your closet?
On default, our brains are a jumble of thoughts that we've collected over time.
But like we would with a closet full of clothes, we can sort through our thoughts and stories and identify the ones that serve us - the ones that support us in showing up as the person we wish to be and further our goals. And by recognizing the thoughts that don't serve us, we can begin to let them go.
Would you like some support cleaning out the stories that you are carrying around with you? Schedule a discovery call with me and let's talk about how we can do this work together.
Does cleaning out the closet of your mind feel like just one more thing to add to an overwhelming to do list? You should watch by online webinar Create Your Own Plan to Tackle Burnout. This one-hour webinar will provide you with practical, easy-to-implement strategies, to reduce burnout so that you can begin to see your life more clearly.
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Spring cleaning or decluttering your space is an opportunity to actually get to know you and what's important to you and what you love.
On this episode, we talk about:
1) How and why to declutter your space
2) What to do about storage and closets
3) How spring cleaning and decluttering can help you to get to know yourself.
This is your last chance to book a 3 session coaching package to get your Small Win with Big Results. Email to schedule yours before the end of the month before this offer runs out.
If you can't begin to get enough space in your life to think about what you want for the future, you need Stephanie's cheat sheet for Creating Mental Space. Get it here.
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On this episode, I share with you how making a decision - a decision that I didn't even know that I needed to make - opened me up to possibility and gave me a sense of freedom I didn't anticipate.
I can help you make a decision that you are wrestling with. Email me and let's set up a time to chat about your decision in my Small Wins for Big Results coaching packages: 3 - 50 minute sessions for $497.
If you don't have the time or mental space to begin thinking about what you want for your life, grab Creating Mental Space for three quick ideas to create a bit more quiet in your mind.
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