Are you feeling like your body—and your life—aren’t quite your own anymore?
Maybe the weight gain, brain fog, sleepless nights, and emotional overwhelm have left you wondering, “Who even am I right now?” If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.

In today’s deeply honest and empowering conversation, I’m joined by self-love and relationship coach Christina Ketchen to explore the concept of acceptance—not as giving up, but as a powerful path to freedom and healing during midlife transitions like menopause.

Whether you’re struggling with your changing body, identity, or just trying to stay grounded through it all, this episode will help you reconnect to your power and remember: you’re not alone.

Christina Ketchen is a Certified Life and Relationship Coach, HeartMath® Certified Practitioner, and graduate of the Hoffman Institute who has spent nearly a decade coaching both individuals and couples. With over 10,000 hours of experience, she helps people move beyond old patterns and get to know themselves from a grounded place of enoughness. Christina blends science, story, and heartfelt strategy to guide people toward emotional resilience, self-love, and healthier relationships.

In this episode:

• What acceptance really means—and what it doesn’t
• How to embrace the “ands” of midlife: “This is hard, and I’m moving forward”
• The surprising connection between nervous system regulation and emotional resilience
• Why saying your inner thoughts out loud can shift everything
• Christina’s near-death experience and how it transformed her relationship with change
• Two powerful tools you can use right now: Heart-Focused Breathing and Journaling
• How to reframe identity loss as an evolution into something new

Resources Mentioned:

· FREE RESOURCE: Christina’s Masterclass + Dreamscaping Tool
→ https://christinaketchen.com/masterclass/

• Hoffman Institute: https://www.hoffmaninstitute.org
• HeartMath Tools + Coherence App: https://www.heartmath.com

Connect with Christina Ketchen:

• Website: https://christinaketchen.com
• Substack: https://christinaketchen.substack.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinaketchen/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncoveryourbestyou/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinaketchen/

Connect with me, Dr. Sara Poldmae:

Website: https://risingwomanproject.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsarapoldmae

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