23. 5 Tips to Owning Your Yes and Hell No in Midlife
Spicy Midlife Women: Real Talk, Raw Truth, and Bold Moves for Women Over 40
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Ever find yourself saying yes when every part of you is screaming hell no? In this spicy and empowering episode, Jules and Michele are breaking down five key tips to help you stop second-guessing yourself and start standing firmly in your truth.
From the power of the pause to tuning into your body’s cues, this candid conversation dives into how to reclaim your boundaries, honor your energy, and unapologetically say yes to what lights you up and no to what drains you.
You’ll hear real-life examples of when people-pleasing creeps back in, how to protect your peace without guilt, and why your “no” doesn’t need an explanation.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The simple mindset shift that helps you own your authentic yes
- How to recognize when your body is signaling a hell no
- The art of the “pregnant pause” (and how it changes everything)
- Why setting boundaries isn’t selfish—it’s self-respect
- How to protect your peace, energy, and joy in midlife
If it costs you your peace, it’s too expensive. Tune in and rediscover your power to choose what truly serves you.
Are you ready to take your "spiciness" to the next level?!
Connect with Julee & Michele on Instagram @spicy_midlife_women and send a DM about what resonated most during this episode so they can encourage you with steps forward in your own life.
Chapters
1. 23. 5 Tips to Owning Your Yes and Hell No in Midlife (00:00:00)
2. Setting The Stage: Midlife Boundaries (00:01:01)
3. Tip 1: The Power Of The Pause (00:01:32)
4. Recognizing Guilty Vs Soulful Yes (00:04:48)
5. Scripts For Delayed Decisions (00:05:54)
6. Tip 2: Tune Into Your Body (00:09:39)
7. Work, Assumptions, And Expectation Traps (00:13:48)
8. Family Dynamics And Fairness (00:17:12)
9. Reciprocity, Value, And Resentment (00:20:25)
10. Tip 3: Say Yes To What You Want (00:22:33)
11. Joy Habits: Movement, Time Alone, Intimacy (00:25:52)
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