In this episode, Diana Guintu explores why self-care is not a luxury but a necessity for women in midlife. She unpacks the conditioning that teaches women to put everyone else first and shares her own realization of what happens when we constantly push our needs aside. With honesty and encouragement, Diana introduces a simple mantra—Start small, show up, build up—to help women reclaim their time, rebuild trust with themselves, and create sustainable habits without guilt. Listeners will walk away feeling empowered to prioritize themselves and embrace midlife as a season of growth and renewal.

Here’s what we’ll dive into today:

• Midlife is a fresh beginning, not the end.
• Women are often conditioned to feel guilty when they put themselves first.
• Self-care is foundational to overall well-being.
• Starting small makes self-care feel possible and sustainable.
• Consistency builds confidence and self-trust.
• Guilt can sabotage progress if left unchecked.
• Time won’t just appear—you have to claim it for yourself.
• Building up your practices should be gradual and intentional.
• Having community support makes growth easier and richer.
• You are worthy of prioritizing yourself.

✨ Ready to start your journey? Ask yourself: What’s one small thing I can do for myself today that says, “I matter too”?

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