Best Functional Freeze Podcasts (2025)

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220 - The Silent (But Functional) Freeze Behind Type A Women 1:00:24

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High-achieving, Type A women often look like they’re “holding it all together.” But beneath the Pilates classes, iced coffees, stacks of online shopping, school runs and packed Google Calendars, many of us are silently stuck in functional freeze. This isn’t depression in the way people usually talk about it. It’s the version where you’re still show…

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Ep #340: Recognizing Functional Freeze: Countdown to End Emotional Outsourcing 44:08

1d ago44:08

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#340: Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I'm fine,’’ when you're actually anything but fine? Maybe you're getting everything done - crushing it at work, maintaining relationships, keeping up appearances - but feeling disconnected from it all. Like you're watching your life play out from behind a glass wall. This isn't just you being "too in you…

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236 | Summer Lessons and Functional Freeze in Midlife with Dr. Carol Lynn 12:44

4d ago12:44

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In episode 236 of Life Coach BFF Show, Heather Pettey shares her top summer lessons, including avoiding large tubs of cheese dip and celebrating wedding anniversaries. She emphasizes moving for joy rather than fitting into smaller clothes and offers a unique anxiety relief tip involving sour candy. Alongside her co-host, Dr. Carol Lynn, they explor…

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305. Black Moon Portal - New Moon in Virgo & 999 Energy 24:57

22h ago24:57

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New Moon in Virgo 2025: Fresh Starts, Boundaries & the 9/9 (999) Portal In this episode of Ready to Rise, Audrey unpacks the Back Moon Portal - The New Moon in Virgo—a cosmic reset that helps us declutter, create supportive routines, and close karmic loops just in time for the 9/9 portal (999 completion energy). Virgo energy highlights: Organizatio…

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237 | What's Next for You in Midlife: Shrimp and Grits Recipe and Did You Know… 13:11

19h ago13:11

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In this episode of the Life Coach BFF Show, host Heather Pettey kicks off with a 'Did You Know' segment, sharing insights about the importance of protein for emotional regulation, not taking things personally, and the benefits of the yoga bridge pose. Heather also provides a quick and delicious shrimp and grits recipe. She then shares an inspiring …

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219 - (Walk & Talk) Make Space So Expansive Opportunities Can Rush In 30:38

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Are you holding on to things in your life from a place of ego and fear? In this walk-and-talk from Mexico City, I share a raw life update on what happens when you stop clinging to what isn’t aligned and finally let go. I discuss the fine line between surrender and giving up, and why letting go of ego attachments allow space for synchronicities, man…

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You're Not Too Much. You're Not Not Enough.: The Book Series #3 10:02

3d ago10:02

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This bonus episode explores how childhood messages about being "too much" create lifelong patterns of self-shrinking that affect every area of your life. When you spend years making yourself smaller to fit other people's comfort levels, you lose track of where you end and their expectations begin. But what if I told you that's a lie? What if I told…

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304. The 999 Portal: Manifestation & Stepping Into Your Highest Self 23:09

4d ago23:09

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The BIGGEST energetic portal of 2025 is almost here… and friend, this episode dropping early is your sign to get ready. In this episode, Audrey breaks down the magic of the 9·9·9 portal (September 9, in a 9 year 🙌): what it means in numerology, how to harness its potent manifestation energy, and why this portal is the moment to release old cycles s…

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303. Do You Keep Waking Up At 3am? 28:00

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If you’ve ever found yourself wide awake at 3:23 AM, staring at the ceiling and wondering why this keeps happening, you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m diving deep into the infamous middle-of-the-night wake-up. We’ll explore why your nervous system might be keeping you on high alert, how cortisol and your circadian rhythm play a role, and, most …

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Ep #339: Stop Hating Who You Used to Be: Countdown to End Emotional Outsourcing 27:45

8d ago27:45

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#339: You were doing the best you could with what you knew at the time. That's the truth that so many of us struggle to accept when we look back at our past decisions - the relationships we stayed in too long, the boundaries we didn't set, the times we said yes when we meant no. There's this part of us that believes if we're mean enough to ourselve…

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218 - Men have Father Wounds too ft. Joe Sheehey 54:07

9d ago54:07

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No one is talking about men and their father wounds, so of course I’m going to. In this raw, real and powerful AF episode, I sit down with Joseph Sheehey, founder of Cured Nutrition and former NASA engineer, to unpack the deep emotional wounds men carry, often silently which, unexpressed over time, turn into rage, anger, emptiness, toxic relationsh…

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You Can Stop Performing. Really.: The Book Series #2 5:13

10d ago5:13

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There's this bone-deep fatigue that seeps into you when you've been performing yourself for everyone else instead of living your life for you. It's different from being tired after a busy day. It's the exhaustion that comes from constantly calculating what version of yourself the room needs. Meanwhile, real love doesn't require a costume. No tap da…

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302. Post Lions Gate Anxiety 22:19

12d ago22:19

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The 88 Lions Gate Portal can feel like a huge energetic high—until the energy starts to fade and post-Lions Gate anxiety creeps in. If you’ve been feeling stuck, spiraling, or doubting your manifestations, you’re not alone. In this episode of Ready to Rise, I share why high-achieving women often feel anxious after big manifesting moments (like Lion…

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301. Aquarius Full Moon 17:51

15d ago17:51

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The Aquarius Full Moon is HERE!!! This full moon is all about truly releasing what is holding us back or pulling us back into an outdated version of ourselves, who we thought we had to be. This is such an amazing time for continuing to manifest as we come off of the Lion's Gate Portal and also as Mercury goes direct on the 11th - giving us a final …

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300. It's 88 - Lion's Gate Today!!! 16:59

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Reminder: Links to everything below! Follow @helloaudreyrose on IG for more - and check out the Lion's Gate Soundbath Visualization www.helloaudreyrose.com/lionsgate LFG!! What a perfect topic for the 300th Episode!!!! Today is like Christmas to me with the Lion's Gate Portal being at its peak. Listen in to learn about how to work with this energy …

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This is why your Manifestation isn’t working... 11:58

14d ago11:58

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You know that list of things you want - new clients, dream house, the car, the trip, and how some people just seem to call them in effortlessly? It’s not luck. It’s not even strategy. It’s regulation. In this episode, I’m breaking down why you cannot manifest (or close deals, land clients, or hit the next level) if your nervous system is dysregulat…

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Ep #338: Is Shame Running Your Life?: Countdown to End Emotional Outsourcing 25:09

15d ago25:09

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#338: Shame is one of the most powerful forces keeping us stuck in emotional outsourcing, and we don’t talk about it nearly enough. This invisible force runs so deep that we often don't even realize it's guiding our thoughts, feelings, and actions. My book, End Emotional Outsourcing was born from my search for a shame-free, inclusive, feminist fram…

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299. Happiness Hacks I Live By 24:19

17d ago24:19

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Hey friend! I loved getting to share my story of finding happiness again at the RISE Summit and I decided I HAD to share it here too! Listen in :) ✨✨ Ready To Rise Fam! ✨✨ 🥳👉🏼 The Happiness Mini Bundle - 3 of my core nervous system regulation practices in under 30 minutes! www.helloaudreyrose.com/happiness - use code: HAPPINESS Nervous System Reset…

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217 - For My Sensitive Girlies Who Feel Rejection HARD 45:51

17d ago45:51

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Today’s a walk + talk podcast about failure, disappointment, things not working out, sensitivity, rejection, and why some of us just feel things more deeply than others. This isn’t about cute failures you grow from overnight — this is the kind that triggers your whole nervous system, leaves you questioning your worth, and brings up old wounds you t…

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You Were Never Meant to Live for Everyone Else: The Book Series #1 7:36

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Ever have that moment where you realize you've been living your entire life for everyone else? You’re not alone, and you’re not broken. You’ve just been emotionally outsourcing. In this book series bonus, I name the pattern, share why it develops, and explain how it shapes everything from your relationships to your sense of self. And I’ll tell you …

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It’s My Birthday, but the Presents Are for You 🎁 0:43

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It's my birthday month, and I'm doing what any Leo Somatics nerd with a microphone and a brand new book would do. I'm giving you the gifts. If you pre-order End Emotional Outsourcing by August 18th, 2025, you're automatically entered to win a 30-minute, one-on-one coaching session with moi, not publicly available. Bring your most tangled thought ha…

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298. For the Anxious Girlie Who Thinks "Woo" is Weird 26:16

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I HAD to take a minute today to share my story of following the "breadcrumbs" along my healing journey. My journey was a little of everything - spirituality, nervous system regulation, and trying all things "woo woo". And to be honest, I think that by being open to everything and trying it all, it allowed me to experience things I never would have …

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Ep #337: Money is Emotional: The Link Between Finances and Well-Being with Aja Evans 38:00

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#337: Money shapes more than just our bank accounts - it touches how we show up in relationships, how we value ourselves, and whether we feel secure enough to set boundaries with those who support us financially. This week, I sit down with financial therapist and author of Feel-Good Finance: Untangle Your Relationship with Money for Better Mental, …

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216 - How to Spot a Manipulative Man / Woman (Before It’s Too Late) 53:05

25d ago53:05

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AKA the episode I almost didn’t release... but my team begged me to. They were right. Today’s episode isn’t just about a manipulative fictional TV character... this is about every person who’s ever walked away from a situationship feeling confused, guilty, or like maybe it was her fault, or for any woman who has ever dated a narc and thought SHE wa…

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My book, End Emotional Outsourcing, is available for pre-order! 2:57

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For years, we've been gathering here on Feminist Wellness, unpacking the tangled thought habits that come from living through the lens of codependent, perfectionist, and people-pleasing conditioning. You've shared your stories, your wins, your heartbreaks, and your breakthroughs with me, and I have held each and every one close to my heart. Well, a…

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297. The Time We Don't Get Back 22:34

26d ago22:34

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If you have been watching my stories, you will see that something sad recently happened in my life. I lost someone in my life who was a mentor of sorts to me. I only knew him for a short time, but he made a lasting impact on my life. You will hear in this episode my story of regret - how I lost a lot of time learning from this amazing human and los…

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296. Lion's Gate Portal 8/8 - The Most Powerful Manifestation Portal of the Year is Open 36:40

29d ago36:40

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Reminder: Links to everything below! Make sure you hit subscribe so you can listen in to all of the amazing episodes from the Ready To Rise Podcast. To regulate your nervous system and get that full clarity before manifesting, check out www.helloaudreyrose.com/happiness and use code "HAPPINESS" to get the 3 core nervous system regulation tools that…

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235 | Buy the Tickets, Live the Dream: Fresh Starts- We Can All Use One Now and Then! 16:55

28d ago16:55

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In episode 234 of Life Coach BFF Show, host Heather Pettey reflects on the passing of Hulk Hogan, highlighting the beauty and peace found in his recent baptism. Heather offers encouragement for navigating life's valleys and victories by sharing a poignant story about fearing the Lord. Addressing a letter from listener Tammy, Heather provides action…

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295. Leo New Moon 18:13

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The new moon in Leo invites us to be BOLD, courageous, take up space - be SEEN!! Time for a reset - think of your intentions for the end of the year. What are you ready to accomplish? What are you ready to be witnessed in? Remind yourself - it is safe to shine, to be seen, to take up space. ✨✨ Ready To Rise Fam! ✨✨ 🥳👉🏼 Get your FREE TICKET to RISE:…

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The Real Reason You Hate Your Body (And It’s Not You) - 114 - Danielle La Rose 50:07

29d ago50:07

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If you’ve ever felt like your body was the problem... this episode is the mic-drop moment you’ve been waiting for. I’m joined by the powerhouse Danielle La Rose, a former college sociology instructor turned body confidence coach and professional hype woman. Danielle is here to help women unshrink themselves, reclaim confidence, and stop spending th…

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Ep #336: Why We're Lonely: Unpacking Modern Friendship Dynamics with Anna Goldfarb 42:16

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#336: Modern friendship isn't what it used to be. We're navigating a world where identity is more complex, where we have unlimited choice in who we befriend, and where the burden of maintaining connections falls entirely on our individual shoulders. Friendship expert, speaker, journalist, and author of Modern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most Val…

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Why your nervous system is the key to peak performance (not mindset) 12:27

1M ago12:27

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If you’re still trying to “think” your way into high performance, this episode will change everything. You can have the best strategy, team, and goals in the world. But if your nervous system is in survival mode, none of it sticks. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down: → Why mindset isn’t enough to stay consistent → What real performance looks lik…

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215 - Juicy Summer Life Update + My New Manifestation Hack 51:13

1M ago51:13

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Welcome to your backstage pass into the highs, lows, love, loneliness, and healing that shaped my summer. From an illuminati villa in Italy to front row at Billie Eilish, from deleting my email app to grieving the childhood I never had — this episode is raw, vulnerable, and packed with the kind of wisdom you don’t get from a journal prompt. If you’…

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294. Happiness in Career Transitions - with Chelsey Kramer 38:56

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by Chelsey Kramer, keynote speaker at the Rise Happiness Summit and founder of Design to Thrive—a coaching program helping high-achieving women build lives they love (without burning out in the process). Chelsey shares her own story of chasing career success at all costs—working 60+ hour weeks in corporate consulting—…

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234 | Having Trouble Staying Focused? Boost Your Midlife Momentum! 15:30

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In this episode of Life Coach BFF Show, Heather Pettey, your host and fellow moxie Maker, discusses the importance of momentum in tackling life’s challenges, inspired by President Trump's speech at West Point. Heather shares her personal experiences with overwhelming projects and emphasizes the significance of small steps and celebrating small wins…

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Ep #335: Human Design Made Simple: Decode Your Authentic Self with Emma Dunwoody 39:39

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#335: This week, I’m joined by Human Design Expert, Master Coach, Behavioral Specialist, and host of The Human Design Podcast, Emma Dunwoody. Emma shares her personal journey from a diagnosis of lifelong mental illness to becoming a Human Design expert, and how this system helped her understand not just her behaviors, but the energetic blueprint un…

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214 - 4 Years of Healing in 40 Minutes with Louise Rumball 46:39

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🎁 Get a FREE WHOOP 4.0 + 30 Days Free Membership: join.whoop.com/healinghoneys 🎁 Welcome to the realest lessons I’ve learned in four plus years of therapy, healing, heartbreak, spiritual awakening, and rebuilding. This is a love letter to the girl I used to be - the me who loved the wrong men, drank too much, pushed too hard, used her body to feel …

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293. Capricorn Full Moon 23:40

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Ep #334: Break Free from Your Gilded Cage with Keren Eldad 38:39

1M ago38:39

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#334: Have you ever looked at your life - your career, relationships, achievements - and wondered why success doesn't feel as fulfilling as you thought it would? You’re not alone. Through the relentless pursuit of more, many of us have unknowingly built ourselves beautiful cages instead of the freedom we were seeking. In this week's powerful episod…

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213 - You don't need more botox, you need this episode instead ft. Sarah Murphy + Nellie Labovitz 54:59

2M ago54:59

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Welcome to the real beauty blueprint: less filler, less Botox, more nourishment, more mitochondria, more bioenergetics, more cellular energy (and even glucose!). If your skin is dull, your face feels puffy, your energy is low, and your beauty routine isn’t working — this episode will blow your mind. Holistic nutritionists Sarah Murphy and Nelly Lab…

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292. The 7/7 Portal 16:07

2M ago16:07

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The 7/7 (July 7th) portal is a time of heightened intuition. Listen in to learn how to use this time to serve you. In spiritual terms, a portal is like an energetic window—where the vibration of the day is heightened. Some people say the 'veil is thinner,' meaning you may feel more attuned to your own intuition, to Source, or to spiritual insight. …

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233 | Missed Your Yearly Exam? Here's Why Midlife Women Shouldn't Skip It! 28:18

2M ago28:18

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Welcome back! In this episode of the Life Coach BFF Show, host Heather Pettey and co-host / menopause expert Dr. Carol Lynn discuss the importance of annual exams, pap smears, and taking charge of women's wellness with confidence. They talk about common misconceptions, practical tips, and why regular checkups are crucial. The discussion also covers…

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Ep #333: “No One Is Coming to Save You” Is Baloney 21:19

2M ago21:19

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#333: The phrase "no one is coming to save you" gets thrown around social media like gospel truth, wrapped in empowerment packaging that sounds like it should light a fire under you. Maybe it even worked for a moment when you needed to snap awake and take charge of your own life. But there's something deeply problematic lurking beneath this seeming…

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212 - Being Embarrassed About The Old Version Of You 36:07

2M ago36:07

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THIS IS TEA! In today’s deeply honest walk-with-me episode, join me on a 30-minute stroll through the streets of Mexico City as I prepare to reunite with someone I haven’t seen in 16 years. What unfolds isn’t just a catch-up coffee—it’s a real-time exploration of anxiety, identity, emotional evolution, and the stories we carry about who we used to …

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232 | Are Grandma Hobbies the Secret to Midlife Happiness? 8:20

2M ago8:20

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In this episode of the Life Coach BFF Show, host Heather Pettey delves into the world of 'Grandma Hobbies'—activities like knitting, gardening, baking, and birdwatching—that are being recognized for their mental health benefits. Heather discusses the scientific support for these hobbies in reducing stress, improving self-confidence, and protecting …

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291. What If This Became Your New Normal? 18:43

2M ago18:43

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Audrey opens up about her personal journey through burnout, depression, and functional freeze—and how nervous system regulation became the missing link that finally helped her feel truly alive again. If you’ve ever felt emotionally numb, stuck in survival mode, or like your go-to self-care just isn’t working anymore, this episode is for you. You’ll…

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231 | Struggling to Connect with Grown Kids? Tips for Midlife Mothers 11:24

2M ago11:24

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In this episode of Life Coach BFF Show, host Heather Pettey addresses a letter from a listener, Michelle in Florida. Michelle shares her difficulty in connecting with her adult son, prompting Heather to provide empathetic advice on how to navigate this challenging transition. Heather discusses the importance of letting go of worry, unsolicited advi…

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Ep #332: You Don’t Need a Crisis to Grow 12:22

2M ago12:22

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#332: This episode is for the folks who look like they've got it together, who've checked most of the boxes: the career, the home, the relationships. You're productive, responsible, kind, maybe even the one people come to for help. But when it's quiet, really quiet, there's this persistent low buzz of disconnection. This week, I want you to know th…

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211 - How to Make New Friends (At Any Age, In Any City) 34:17

2M ago34:17

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If you’ve ever told yourself, “Making friends is hard,” or “It only gets harder the older you get” — I’m here to lovingly call BS. I made a new friend recently (love you, Andrea!), and this is not a new thing for me. In today’s solo episode, I jam on what I’ve learned from living in London, Dubai, New York, LA, Tulum, and Mexico City — and how I’ve…

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Getting Anchored with Busayo Ayodele 54:29

2M ago54:29

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I had the most amazing conversation with Busayo Ayodele, who was in Anchored last year, and I just couldn’t wait to share it. We had such a fun conversation, and everything she shared about her experience was just so inspiring, so moving, made my heart feel so explode-y. The way Busayo grew in Anchored is everything I dream of. It's the reason why …