Best Creating Midlife Calm Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 202 Top Coping Skills to Instantly Stop Bad Days in Their Tracks—And Reduce Midlife Anxiety & Stress 12:37

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Have you ever had one of those days where the tiniest thing sets you off—like your partner’s chewing suddenly drives you nuts? That’s the science of a bad day at work in your brain and body. You don’t have to let one bad moment spiral into a bad day, or worse, a bad week. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. Why midlife stress and anxiety are wired…

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Ep. 201 How Taylor Swift’s “Life of a Showgirl” Interview Can Help Midlife Listeners Cope with Holiday Stress, Anxiety & Chaos 8:00

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Can Taylor Swift’s approach to calm help you manage midlife stress and anxiety this holiday season? (OMG, is she really talking about holidays???) You’re not alone — even the most grounded people feel the pull of pressure and expectation this time of year. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. How Taylor Swift’s choice to protect her peace can inspi…

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329: Stop Being the Bottleneck — How Systems Create a Calm, Organised Business with Justeen Kirk 34:35

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Every business owner starts their journey thinking they will find FREEDOM — more time, more flexibility, easier hours. But then, a decade later… every detail still runs through you, everything lives in your head, your team can’t operate without you, and YOU become the bottleneck of your progress. In this episode of the HerBusiness podcast, I’m join…

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Ep. 200 The Surprising Coping Skill Taylor Swift Reveals in Her “Life of a Showgirl” Interview To Ease Midlife Stress & Anxiety 7:59

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What if one of the world’s most famous women just shared the secret to reducing anxiety in midlife? You’re not alone if endless scrolling leaves you feeling drained, distracted, and anxious. In this episode, you’ll discover: The conscious choices Taylor Swift makes to protect her peace and reduce stress. How attention, not time, may be your most va…

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Ep. 199 How to Banish Your Inner Critic in Midlife and Move From Anxiety and Stress to Calm and Self-Trust 11:01

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Why does your inner critic keep pushing you harder even when you already know how to get things done in midlife? Your inner critic often hides behind “truth,” “motivation,” or “standards.” In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. Why tracing the roots of your inner critic matter and how giving it a midlife update can free you to trust yourself and enjo…

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328: 4 Systems That Saved My Sanity as a Business Owner 26:17

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I used to spend countless nights firefighting problems, redoing work, and apologising to clients… until I put in place the four essential business systems that changed how I operated. In this episode of the HerBusiness Podcast, I’m sharing the four essential systems that saved my sanity as a business owner. These aren’t “nice to haves” or a checkli…

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Ep. 198 The Surprising Science Backed Coping Skill That Will Silence Your Inner Critic, Ease Midlife Anxiety & Calm Stress 11:01

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Why do your efforts to silence your inner critic never seem to last? You’re not alone—midlife anxiety and stress often thrive when criticism becomes a daily habit. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. Why calming your outer critic is the real key to quieting your inner critic 2. How midlife stress, anxiety, and overthinking are fueled by cultural p…

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Ep. 197 Mel Robbins Says It Takes 200 Hours—Here’s Why Fifteen Seconds Can Ease Midlife Loneliness, Calm Anxiety, and Reduce Stress 10:17

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Can fifteen brave seconds really be enough to move you out of loneliness in midlife? You’re not alone—many people feel stuck in midlife loneliness while also battling anxiety and stress. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why Mel Robbins’ 200-hour friendship rule doesn’t capture the reality of connection in midlife How self-knowledge and social inte…

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327: Grow Your Business Without Sacrificing Your Relationships – with Sharon Pope 38:21

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Running a business does NOT happen in a vacuum. As business owners, our personal lives and working lives are deeply intertwined — each affects the other. So can you grow your business without sacrificing your relationships? In this episode of the HerBusiness podcast, I’m sitting down with Life Coach and Relationship Expert Sharon Pope to explore th…

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Ep. 196 Essential Coping Skills for Midlife Loneliness: How to Ease Anxiety and Stress by Rebuilding Community. 9:50

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Does your busyness cover up midlife loneliness without truly easing your anxiety and stress? You’re not alone—belonging often fades when school, church, or work communities disappear, leaving a quiet ache. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. Why loneliness in midlife reminds us that busyness doesn’t equal belonging. 2. How belonging shifts once fa…

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Ep. 195 Science-Backed Coping Skills Using the Comfort of Fall to Reduce Midlife Stress and Anxiety 13:57

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Do you know how the natural comfort of Fall can be used as a science-backed way to calm anxiety? You’re not alone—many in midlife overlook how the season itself can offer coping skills that reduce stress and restore resilience. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. How to add physical comfort in ways that calm your nervous system and reduce midlife …

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326: When You’ve Outgrown Your Business: How to Reignite Your Spark in Midlife 26:54

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Have you ever woken up, looked at your calendar, and thought… “I should be excited about this, but I’m just tired?” You don’t HATE your business. In fact, things are working well. On the outside, you look successful. But inside, you’re feeling disconnected (and maybe even a little resentful). This is the midlife shift so many women business owners …

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Ep. 194 The Surprising Way You Can Turn the Comfort of Fall into Coping Skills to Reduce Midlife Stress and Anxiety 10:37

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Are you overlooking the comfort of fall that could become a powerful coping skill for midlife stress and anxiety? You’re not alone—many people miss how seasonal routines and autumn comforts can ease anxiety and strengthen resilience. In this episode, you’ll discover: How the comfort of fall can anchor you in calm and reduce stress and anxiety in mi…

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Ep. 193 Break Free From Stress & Anxiety For GOOD Using This Science Backed Midlife Coping Skill 13:28

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What if science could show you a way to finally get free from anxiety in midlife? You’re not alone—so many believe anxiety is something they just have to manage, but research and real-life practice prove otherwise. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why your amygdala often misfires and fuels unnecessary anxiety How blame and avoidance quietly keep y…

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325: Why Putting Yourself Last is Holding Back Your Business — and How to Put Your Highest Self in Charge with Cherie Healey 47:55

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Too many women business owners find themselves stuck in business burnout… this cycle of hustling harder, putting themselves last, and wondering why it still doesn’t feel like the freedom they wanted. We are taught that the answer is doing more — when really, it’s about giving ourselves the conditions to create the energy, clarity, and self-compassi…

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Ep. 192 Why Your Brain Makes Midlife Anxiety Worse—and 3 Coping Skills to Calm Stress 13:21

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Have you ever acted on anxiety, only to find out later your brain got it wrong? You’re not alone — your brain’s alarm system can misinform, and knowing how to respond changes everything. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. What your amygdala is and why it can trigger anxiety even when you’re safe 2. Three science-backed coping skills to calm your …

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Ep. 191 Empty Nest Messy Middle — Coping Skills to Support Your Kids and Reduce Midlife Anxiety and Stress 13:13

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Do you feel like your nest is empty… but your kids still need you just as much? You’re not alone — this “in-between” stage is one of the most emotionally confusing seasons of midlife. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why the empty nest often feels more like a “messy middle” than a clean break. The Four D’s every parent needs to recognize — and how…

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324: 5 Practical Ways to Grow Your Confidence 30:58

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Do you ever look at another woman in business and think, “How the heck is she so confident?” The truth is, confidence is NOT something you’re born with. It is a skill you can build… as long as you build it through ACTION. In this episode of the HerBusiness Podcast, I’m walking you through 5 practical ways to grow your confidence in business. Now is…

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Ep. 190: Why the Empty Nest Triggers Unexpected Anxiety and Stress in Midlife- and How to Move Through It With Ease 10:21

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Does your “empty nest” still feel full of emotions, memories, and a surprising amount of daily connection? You’re not alone if this shift feels more complicated than you imagined. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. Why the empty nest often brings unexpected waves of emotion in midlife 2. How savoring your home can be a powerful coping skill durin…

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Ep. 189: How To Immediately Reduce Your Midlife Stress & Anxiety With These Easy & Fundamental Coping Skills 10:36

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Ever feel like your mind is spiraling but your body can’t catch up? You’re not alone—midlife anxiety and stress often demand more than just logic or positive thinking. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why your five senses are some of the fastest, most effective coping skills for anxiety and stress What to do when your usual calming strategies aren…

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323: Want More Sales? Do These 3 Things Every Month - with Susan Bradley 36:24

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Are you pouring your heart into your products or services… but not seeing the consistent sales you want month-to-month? If you don’t know why sales aren’t coming in consistently (or you don’t know how to create a steady stream of customers), this episode is for you. Today, I’m joined by Susan Bradley, founder of the Social Sales Girls, who has help…

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EMERGENCY EPISODE: From Shock to Steady Ground — Coping Skills to Calm Anxiety & Stress After a School Shooting 10:47

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How do you begin to feel safe and steady again after experiencing a shooting? You don’t have to have all the answers, and you don’t have to go through this alone. In this episode, you’ll discover: The most important steps to protect your safety, body, and mind in the first days after a shooting How to gently reintroduce routine and emotional regula…

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Ep. 188 2 Proven Coping Skills to Interrupt Midlife Anxiety Before It Spirals 11:33

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Is your anxiety hijacking your mind before you even notice it? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck in the cycle. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. How to identify your unique anxiety signals before they take over 2. Why grounding your body in the present interrupts anxiety faster than thinking 3. A 90-second coping skill you can us…

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Ep. 187 How This Simple 60-Second Coping Skill Eased One Listener’s Midlife Stress & How It'll Reduce Yours Too 15:34

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Can imagining success actually reduce stress in midlife—or is that just wishful thinking? You’re not the only one who doubts simple coping skills when stress feels overwhelming. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. A real-life listener’s story of using the “mental movie” coping skill to calm stress before a job interview 2. How running the mental m…

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322: Why Your Message Isn’t Landing with Ideal Clients (and How to Start Speaking Your Dream Client’s Language) 27:33

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Do you ever feel like you’re putting so much effort into your marketing, but your messaging just isn’t connecting with your ideal clients? You’re continuing to show up. Posting daily. Creating great offers. Doing all of the “right” things. But instead of attracting your ideal clients (the ones who value your work and ready to invest)... you’re hear…

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Ep. 186: Turn Stress Into Action & Get More Done Using This Secret Hack For Midlife Anxiety 10:05

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Is midlife stress making even simple tasks feel overwhelming? There’s a powerful, brain-based coping skill that can help you stop avoiding and start doing—with more calm and clarity. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. Why your brain resists certain tasks—and how to gently override it 2. A simple science backed coping skill that transforms stress …

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321: Stories That Stir (and How to Use Them in Your Marketing!) with Monica Rosenfeld 44:59

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This week, Monica Rosenfeld of Stories That Stir joins us to dive into the power of stories, and how you can use your story to cut through the noise – be it in your emails, your social media, or out on the stage. With years of experience as a storyteller, business owner, and speaker, Monica shares exactly how women business owners can use storytell…

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Ep. 184 EMERGENCY EPISODE: From Shock to Steady Ground — Coping Skills to Calm Anxiety & Stress After a Shooting 11:36

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How do you begin to feel safe and steady again after experiencing a shooting? You don’t have to have all the answers, and you don’t have to go through this alone. In this episode, you’ll discover: The most important steps to protect your safety, body, and mind in the first days after a shooting How to gently reintroduce routine and emotional regula…

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Ep. 183 How Daily Chores in Midlife Fuel Stress & Anxiety & the Free Coping Skill That Helps 12:40

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Are daily chores leaving you overwhelmed and anxious in midlife? There’s a free tool that can feel like a coping skill when life starts to pile up. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to use one simple, free tool to break down overwhelming household tasks into calm, manageable steps Why this tool helps reduce decision fatigue and supports your me…

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Ep. 182 Create a Peaceful Morning Routine to Decrease Midlife Stress and Anxiety & Reduce Family Chaos With THESE Proven Coping Skills 14:33

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Are your mornings setting the tone for anxiety—or for calm? Peaceful mornings aren’t a personality trait—they’re a midlife leadership skill you can learn and teach. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. How to use coping skills that shift your mornings from chaos to calm 2. Why peaceful mornings begin the night before—with structure and buy-in 3. Ho…

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320: Marketing Burnout and How to Get OFF the Content Treadmill 15:48

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Marketing your small business can (if you’re not careful) become a full-time job. Creating posts, tweaking funnels, showing up online, trying every strategy you hear about – the pressure to be “on” 24/7… It’s exhausting. In this episode, we are talking about marketing burnout, and how constant content production can slowly consume all your time. Bu…

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Ep. 181 – 3 Midlife Coping Skills to Manage Back-to-School Stress & Anxiety Without Passing It On to Your Family 11:03

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Are you dreading the back-to-school transition—and noticing it’s affecting your whole household? Back-to-school doesn’t have to mean breakdowns. You can lead with calm instead of chaos. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. The value of naming your feelings about back-to-school. 2. How understanding the difference between stress and anxiety can help…

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Ep. 180 – How to Match the Right Coping Skill to Stress vs. Anxiety in Midlife So You Feel Better Now 13:22

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Are you using the wrong coping skill for what you’re actually feeling? Stress and anxiety may look similar on the outside—but they need very different responses to truly feel better. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to tell whether you’re feeling stress or anxiety in real-time Why using the WRONG coping skill won't work for stress / anxiety A …

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319: Create a Team That Loves Your Business Like It’s Their Own with Kristy Smith 41:57

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No successful business owner reached their goals alone. We are supported not just by our external communities and networks – but our TEAMS. And our guest today is a trailblazer when it comes to building smart, rock-solid teams. But how can you create a high-functioning, loyal team of people around you who care about the success of your business as …

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Ep. 179 Is It Anxiety or Stress? The First Step to Choosing the Right Coping Skills in Midlife 10:38

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Are you using the wrong coping skill for what you’re actually feeling? Understanding the difference between stress and anxiety can help you respond more effectively and feel calmer faster. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to recognize the difference between stress and anxiety in your body and mind Why coping skills that help with stress can ma…

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Ep. 178 Two science-backed coping skills that calm stress & anxiety fast in Midlife 12:23

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Are your quick-fix habits like snacking, scrolling, or venting actually increasing your anxiety? Most midlife coping habits bring temporary comfort—but they can sabotage your long-term calm. In this episode, you’ll discover: Two free, science-backed coping skills that calm anxiety fast A simple coping skill to decrease your stress response and boos…

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318: The First Five Hires (Even If You’ve Gotten It Wrong Before): Who You Really Need to Grow Your Business 32:30

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You deserve a team that FREES your time — which means hiring the right people at the right time. But, many business owners struggle with hiring and managing their people – causing higher staff turnover, less commitment, and more work landing on your plate. Because let’s be honest… most of us were never taught how to hire, delegate, lead, or let peo…

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Ep. 177 The 3 Midlife Anxiety Coping Skills That Backfire & Make Your Anxiety & Stress WORSE, and What To Do Instead 12:26

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Why do the most common anxiety fixes leave you feeling even worse? Because they offer quick relief—but actually reinforce the anxiety cycle, especially in midlife. In this episode, you’ll discover: The neuroscience behind why 3 common coping skills you're using actually increase anxiety instead of easing it. How these coping habits form early in li…

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Ep.176 How to Ease Stress & Anxiety When You’ve Stepped Away from A Midlife Relationship 14:08

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Are you stuck in the heartbreak of midlife estrangement and unsure how to move forward? Estrangement hurts, but it doesn’t have to define your future. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. How to mind your mind and tend to your emotions so you feel better. 2. How to grow external self-awareness 3. How to clarify your core values so you can move forw…

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317: How to Lead with Emotional Awareness and Build a Valuable (and VALUED) Team with Karine Rayson 29:40

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What does the superyachting industry have to do with your leadership style? Turns out, a whole lot. In this episode, I’m joined by Karine Rayson, an expert in leadership and mental health within the superyacht industry – where teams are required to live and work together 24/7 out at sea. And in that intense environment… leadership matters. And it’s…

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Ep.175 How to Manage Midlife Relational Estrangement with Coping Skills for Anxiety, Heartbreak and Healing 15:52

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Are you stuck in the heartbreak of midlife breakdown or estrangement and unsure how to move forward? When relationships end it hurts, but it doesn’t have to define your future. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. How to mind your mind and tend to your emotions so you feel better. 2. How to grow external self-awareness 3. How to clarify your core v…

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Ep. 174 Why Sensitivity Isn’t Your Problem—It’s Your Superpower (If You Learn to Use It) 16:54

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Do you ever feel so overstimulated in public that your mind blanks out—even during important moments? This kind of emotional and sensory intensity is a normal part of being a highly sensitive person. In this episode, you’ll discover: Easy, science-backed coping skills to reset your overwhelmed nervous system How to manage overstimulation in emotion…

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316: How to Become the Leader YOU and Your Team Need (Part 2) 31:00

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This is Part 2 of the special mini-series all about LEADERSHIP. Last week (Episode 315), we turned inward and looked at how to become the best leader for yourself and your team. In this episode, we shift our focus outward. How can you step into your role as an INDUSTRY leader? How can you show up authentically and confidently for your clients, your…

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Ep. 173 Why Understanding Your High Sensitivity Is Essential To Reduce Stress, Anxiety & Overwhelm In Midlife 16:51

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Do you walk into a room and immediately feel what others are feeling—even when no one says a word? You’re not imagining it—and you’re definitely not alone. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. How understanding your highly sensitive temperament instantly reduces anxiety 2. Why high sensitivity is not the same as weakness or drama 3. How the ability…

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Ep. 172 Building Bridges to Ease Midlife Loneliness and Holiday Stress & Anxiety 12:33

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Have you ever felt unexpectedly lonely on holidays like the 4th of July? You’re not failing—your midlife may simply be calling you to build a new bridge and make an update. In this episode, you'll discover: Why midlife loneliness is more common than you think One powerful mindset shift to help you move from isolation to interdependence A practical …

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315: How to Become the Leader YOU and Your Team Need (Part 1) 34:55

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The success of your business doesn’t just depend on WHO you hire… but on HOW you lead them. So, how can you ensure that you are being the leader you are meant to be – in order to have a TEAM that shines in their roles, without you getting involved in daily tasks? Today, we are diving into Part 1 of a 2-part series all about the kind of leadership t…

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Ep. 171 How To Reduce Midlife Loneliness, Ease Stress, Anxiety & Increase Connection With Others This 4th July 14:15

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Are you feeling lonely this 4th of July—even surrounded by others? Modern self-awareness may be fueling your midlife loneliness more than you think. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. Why midlife loneliness is often rooted in disconnection, not solitude 2. How introspection tied to tradition once protected us from isolation 3. A new perspective t…

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Ep. 170 Why Understanding the Cause of Midlife Panic Attacks Is the Most Overlooked Coping Skill To Reduce Stress & Anxiety 13:59

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Do you know what to do the moment panic hits? Panic attacks in midlife can feel terrifying and overwhelming—but they’re not dangerous, and you’re not powerless. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. The top three science-backed causes of panic attacks. 2. The three psychosocial roots of panic in midlife. 3. How understanding the cause of your anxiet…

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314: The Hidden Emotions Behind Your Pricing Decisions (Let’s Pull the Curtain Back) 33:15

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“What am I to charge this much?” “Who do I think I am?” “No one is going to pay for this!” Many women business owners have had the same doubts — and these doubts can stop us from realising the success that we want. The hidden emotions behind our pricing strategy need to be addressed – because they do nothing but keep you stuck and prevent your idea…

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Ep. 169 How to Calm a Panic Attack with 3 Midlife Coping Skills To Soothe Stress & Anxiety Fast 14:30

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Do you know what to do the moment panic hits? Panic attacks in midlife can feel terrifying and overwhelming—but they’re not dangerous, and you’re not powerless. In this episode, you’ll discover: Three science-backed coping skills to calm your body during a panic attack. How to apply these tools in both public and private situations—and why they don…