Best Creating Midlife Calm Podcasts (2025)

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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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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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Ep. 185 The Incredible Way AI Can Help You Reduce Stress & Anxiety & Build Coping Skills In Midlife — Even If You’ve Never Used It Before 11:24

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Feeling anxious and overwhelmed—what if AI could actually help? AI isn’t just for techies or task lists, it can support your emotional regulation too. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to pair ChatGPT with a simple 4-step emotional regulation method when anxiety spikes How to use AI in the moment—whether your mind is racing at bedtime or after …

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…

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Ep. 168 How to Transform Midlife Disappointment with Coping Skills to Reclaim Identity, Decrease Stress, Anxiety & Shame 12:27

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Ever feel like midlife disappointment means you did something wrong—or that it’s too late to recover? You’re not alone. Many people silently carry the shame of unmet expectations, broken relationships, or careers that stalled. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why anxiety and shame are natural responses to midlife setbacks—and how to work with them…

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Ep. 167 Anxious & Stressed About Aging in Midlife and 3 Coping Skills to Reset Your Mindset 14:54

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Are you worried that aging in midlife means becoming less relevant, less energetic, or less you? You don’t have to accept that mindset—this episode gives you the tools to reshape it. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to identify and challenge the negative beliefs midlife can quietly plant in your mind Why your emotional, social, and mental habi…

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Ep. 166 Essential Skills To Help You Cope This Father’s Day When Your Dad Makes You Feel Stressed, Anxious or Angry 12:36

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Does Father’s Day bring more dread than celebration? You’re not the only Midlifer who feels anxious or conflicted about your relationship with your Dad. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. Why your father can still trigger deep anxiety, anger and hurt in midlife, even if you rarely see him 2. Five powerful coping skills to protect your peace befor…

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Ep. 165 Why Understanding Your Father's Emotional Influence Is Key to Building Emotional Resilience & Ease Stress & Anxiety in Midlife 11:26

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Does Father’s Day bring more dread than celebration? You’re not the only Midlifer who feels anxious or conflicted about your relationship with your Dad. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. Why your father can still trigger deep anxiety, anger and hurt in midlife, even if you rarely see him 2. Five powerful coping skills to protect your peace befor…

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Ep. 164 What Every Graduate Should Hear From a Midlifer About Creating a Meaningful Life Without Letting Stress & Anxiety Hold You Back 15:31

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Is someone you care about graduating yet feeling anxious, uncertain, or overwhelmed? This episode offers the two questions that can guide them through early adulthood with clarity and calm. Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode: Why anxiety after graduation is not failure—but a normal part of becoming yourself Two foundational questions to…

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Ep. 163 Why Your Stress & Anxiety About Midlife Isn’t a Crisis But A Sign You're Ready To Embark On Your Next Chapter 11:50

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Have you ever felt the quiet anxiety of stepping into midlife without a roadmap or recognition? This episode is your invisible graduation ceremony—honoring the transition no one prepared you for. .Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode: Why anxiety in midlife is normal—and often a sign you’re being called into leadership. How to cultivate c…

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Ep. 162 The Unbelievable Way Bringing PLAY Back Into Your Life Will Reduce Stress, Anxiety & Increase Calm in Midlife 9:57

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Are you stuck in anxiety and overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? You’re not alone — and the surprising solution might be something you haven’t done in years: play. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. How play calms your brain and reduces anxiety in midlife 2. The two biggest reasons anxious adults stop playing — and how to overcome them 3…

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Ep. 161 Science Says Summer Fun Is the Midlife Coping Skill You Forgot & It Can Calm Your Stress & Anxiety 9:57

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Are you too anxious, tired, or busy to have fun this summer? You’re not alone—but science shows that fun isn’t frivolous In this episode, you’ll discover: Why summer is uniquely suited to help you reset your anxiety. How childhood memories can guide your adult self toward healing and play. A simple 3-step tool to help you bring back fun—even if it …

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Ep. 160 5 Easily Doable Coping Skills for Stressed Midlife Parents When Their Adult Child Feels Stuck 15:16

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Are you caught between wanting to help your adult child and drowning in anxiety because nothing seems to change? There’s a way to support them without losing yourself. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to shift into a steady mindset that protects your peace — and gives your child the space they need to build confidence and resilience. How to se…

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Ep. 159 Why So Many Adult Children Aren’t Launching & How Midlife Parents Can Reduce Their Stress & Anxiety 11:02

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Are you feeling anxious about your adult child who just isn’t launching? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not a bad parent. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. Why today’s young adults are facing a drastically different—and harder—world than previous generations 2. How phones, cannabis, and constant cultural pessimism are impacting motivatio…

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Ep. 158 How To Know If Cannabis Is Quietly Worsening Anxiety & Stress for You or Your Kids in Midlife 14:56

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Are you or you kids relying on cannabis to unwind, sleep, or deal with anxiety? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken—but you might be self-medicating in a way that’s backfiring. In this episode you’ll discover: How cannabis quietly shifts from a tool to a trap—and the signs you’re missing. The difference between social and chronic use and why it …

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Ep. 157 Why Alcohol Makes Your Stress & Anxiety WORSE in Midlife & 4 Coping Skills That Actually Work 13:23

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Are you still reaching for a glass of wine to take the edge off midlife anxiety? What once felt like a relaxing ritual may now be working against your peace, sleep, and sanity. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. Why midlife hormonal and brain changes can cause alcohol to increase—not relieve—your anxiety. 2. Four healthier, science-backed coping …

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Ep. 156 A Midlife Couple Shares Their Journey With Pancreatic Cancer, Stress, Anxiety, and Coping Skills 49:39

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What if the way you respond to crisis could reshape your anxiety—and your relationships? This powerful episode reveals how one midlife couple used emotional presence, humor, and grounded coping skills to face a devastating cancer diagnosis. Discover: 1. Coping skills that hold both grief and joy in times of deep uncertainty 2. Why emotional honesty…

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Ep. 155 Practical Coping Skills You Need to Enhance the Effectiveness of Your Anxiety Medication in Midlife 12:32

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Are you frustrated that anxiety medication isn’t giving you the relief you hoped for? If you’ve been relying solely on medication and still struggle with anxiety, there’s hope. In this episode you’ll discover: Five simple, no-cost strategies to enhance your medication’s effectiveness and build a more balanced life. How to shift your mindset from “I…

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Ep. 154: Causes of Midlife Weight Gain from Anxiety Meds & Easy Coping Skills to Reverse It 10:38

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Are you concerned about weight gain after starting anxiety medication? You don’t have to choose between your mental health and your physical health. In this episode, you’ll discover: The key reasons why some anxiety medications lead to weight gain and how to identify if it's affecting you. Four effective strategies to prevent and manage medication-…

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Ep. 153 How Midlife Caregiving Triggers Stress, Anxiety & Identity Loss and Coping Skills to Ease the Ache 11:07

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Are you quietly grieving while still showing up for everyone else? Your kids need you differently, and your parent needs you more—everything inside can start to shift. In this episode you’ll discover: A deeper understanding of how anxiety and buziness in midlife often masks hidden grief of these profound relationship changes Practical coping tools …

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Ep. 152 How Midlife Caregiving's Invisible Weight & Coping Skills to Ease the Burden of Stress & Anxiety 10:31

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Feeling mentally drained by caring for both your kids and aging parents? You might be carrying an invisible load that’s fueling your anxiety—and it’s more common than you think. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. 3 transformative coping skills to ease the mental weight of caregiving. 2. How to identify what’s your responsibility and what isn’t to…

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Ep. 151 Practical Coping Skills to Ease Emotional and Physical Fatigue & Stress During a Crisis in Midlife 13:35

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Are you blaming yourself for being too tired in a crisis? Loss, illness, or major life upheaval can leave you emotionally raw and physically depleted. In this episode you’ll discover: Why exhaustion hits so hard during crisis and doable ways to get more energy. Simple but effective coping skills to regulate your nervous system to improve your sleep…

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Ep. 150 Coping Skills to Ease Stress & Anxiety When a Crisis Shakes Your Midlife Calm 12:05

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What do you do when everything falls apart? Shifting from a reactive to a reflective mindset can make all the difference. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. A step-by-step process to ground yourself during emotional shock using body-based coping skills 2. The “tend and befriend” mindset that helps you move through pain and anger with compassion 3…

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Ep. 149 Trump’s Tariffs Spiked One Midlife Listener’s Anxiety & Stress and 3 Coping Skills Helped 14:53

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Is your anxiety spiking every time Trump’s tariffs make headlines? You’re not alone—and it’s not just about politics, it’s about your nervous system. In this episode you’ll discover: How to shift from news-induced anxiety to calm by using this 2 simple technique. How guided meditation can help to reduce anxiety around world events, like Trump's tar…

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Ep. 148 How to Cope with Financial Stress & Anxiety During Trump Induced Tariffs, Market Stress and Economic Uncertainty 12:26

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Feeling overwhelmed by the uncertainty of the economy and unsure how to stay grounded? Discover calming, practical strategies—whether you’re stressing about college costs, retirement, or just making it to next payday. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why your brain spirals into anxiety during economic uncertainty — and how to calm it The unexpected p…

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Ep. 147 How Midlife Stress & Anxiety Is Driving Your Isolation & Loneliness & 2 Powerful Ways to Reconnect 10:13

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Is your anxiety quietly fueling a sense of loneliness you can't quite name? You may be crushing your to-do list but still feeling emotionally isolated or unseen, you’re not alone. In this episode you’ll discover: How anxiety masks itself as busyness, numbing, and overthinking in midlife Why avoiding connection increases loneliness—and how to gently…

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Ep. 146 How Loneliness Is Quietly Draining Your Happiness, Increasing Your Stress & 4 Coping Skills to Rebuild Connection in Midlife 14:05

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Loneliness in midlife often creeps in unnoticed. You go through the motions—work, family, responsibilities—but something feels off. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why midlife loneliness is so common and why it often goes unrecognized. Four powerful strategies to build deeper, more fulfilling connections. How small, intentional actions can help y…

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Ep. 145 Tried & Tested Transformative Coping Skills for Midlife Stress & Anxiety & How They REALLY Work 13:26

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Are you secretly scared to feel your feelings—especially in the middle of setting boundaries? Setting boundaries is essential, especially if you want to get your wants & needs to be heard. In this episode, you’ll discover: How a guest pushes back on MJ's 5 science-backed coping skills--making them even more usable. Real talk on emotional stamina—wh…

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Ep. 144 How to Finally Feel Confident Setting Boundaries When Midlife Anxiety & Stress Makes It Feel Impossible 11:56

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Is anxiety stopping you from setting the boundaries you know you need? Get a clear, simple strategy to move through fear and finally take action to get what you want and need. In this episode, you’ll discover: 5 simple, actionable coping skills to manage anxiety when it flares up around boundary-setting Real-life client stories that show how midlif…

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Ep. 143 3 Powerful Coping Skills to Conquer Midlife Anxiety, Stress & Perfectionism for a Happier Life 10:41

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Are you constantly pushing yourself to the max, yet feeling exhausted and on edge? Doing less could actually help you achieve more. In this episode you’ll discover: 1. Why striving for perfection might be holding you back. 2. Two powerful midlife coping skills that make relaxation actually work for you. 3. How shifting to an 80% effort mindset can …

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Ep. 142 The Hidden Anxiety & Stress of Midlife Overachievers and 3 Coping Skills to Finally Enjoy Your Success 13:39

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Do you feel like you're constantly running, as if a boulder is chasing you downhill? You can be successful and driven without the fear and exhaustion. In this episode you’ll discover: What truly fuels your success—it’s not your anxiety. Learn how to update your self-image and move through life with less urgency and more ease. Reframe your daily min…

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Ep. 141 The 3 Essential Hormones You Must Balance in Midlife for Less Anxiety, Stress, Better Sleep, and a Healthier Weight 13:30

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Are your midlife hormones working for you or against you? What if you could become your own hormone detective and start with the right tests and lifestyle changes? In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. The three essential hormones that impact your midlife health the most. How to talk to your doctor and get the right lab tests without frustration. Th…

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Ep. 140 Understanding Hormones and Anxiety & Stress and How Midlife Women Can Regain Control 11:28

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Are you focusing on the wrong hormones in midlife? Many women believe estrogen is the key to feeling better, but what if the real secret lies elsewhere. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. The three essential hormones that impact your mood, weight, and sleep. 2. Why your ovaries act like The Odd Couple and how that explains your hormonal ups and d…

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Ep. 139 3 Essential Coping Skills to Break Free From Negative Thoughts and Calm Midlife Stress & Anxiety 14:59

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Tired of feeling stuck in negative thoughts? Your brain is wired to focus on the bad—but you don’t have to stay trapped in that cycle. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. The science behind negativity bias and how to use this four-step method to hack your mind so you can experience more joy, calm, and fulfillment. 2. How to retrain your brain to f…