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Control Less, Care More: The Quiet Power of Little Wins

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Some weeks stretch forever, and some feel like three at once. Instead of forcing old routines, we choose the pivot: trading six-mile runs for rock climbing, swapping comparison for curiosity, and learning to measure progress by small, honest wins that actually sustain motivation.
Small wins become deposits in a self-worth bank—non-scale victories, a clean problem explanation in a meeting, or a compliment so unexpected it lights your whole day. Yes, even being mistaken for your son’s sister at brunch can be a tiny miracle.
We also talk candidly about Botox, identity, and why a subtle change isn’t about chasing youth but about finding a little confidence. Throughout, we return to a simple practice: notice what you can influence, celebrate the micro-moments, and offer others a win when you can. If you’ve been navigating fatigue, perimenopause, recovery, or just a season that won’t let up, this one’s a hand on your shoulder and a map for the next foothold.
If this resonates, share it with a friend who needs a small win today, subscribe for more honest midlife and mental health conversations, and leave a review telling us your latest tiny victory—we’d love to cheer you on.

Please be sure to checkout our website for previous episodes, our psych-approved resource page, and connect with us on social media! All this and more at www.thelylaspodcast.com

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Chapters

1. When High Energy Disappears (00:00:00)

2. Health Scare and Recovery Drain (00:00:50)

3. Naming Perimenopause and Energy Shifts (00:01:40)

4. Grief, Empathy, and Helplessness (00:03:20)

5. Pivoting from Running to Climbing (00:05:25)

6. Control What You Can: Parenting Fears (00:07:10)

7. Anxiety Soothers and Small Wins (00:09:00)

8. The “Sister” Moment and Confidence (00:10:35)

9. Botox, Identity, and Self-Esteem (00:12:00)

10. Banking Self-Worth: Deposits and Withdrawals (00:14:00)

11. Sharing Wins, Spreading Kindness (00:16:10)

12. Community Ask and Episode Close (00:17:40)

114 episodes

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Some weeks stretch forever, and some feel like three at once. Instead of forcing old routines, we choose the pivot: trading six-mile runs for rock climbing, swapping comparison for curiosity, and learning to measure progress by small, honest wins that actually sustain motivation.
Small wins become deposits in a self-worth bank—non-scale victories, a clean problem explanation in a meeting, or a compliment so unexpected it lights your whole day. Yes, even being mistaken for your son’s sister at brunch can be a tiny miracle.
We also talk candidly about Botox, identity, and why a subtle change isn’t about chasing youth but about finding a little confidence. Throughout, we return to a simple practice: notice what you can influence, celebrate the micro-moments, and offer others a win when you can. If you’ve been navigating fatigue, perimenopause, recovery, or just a season that won’t let up, this one’s a hand on your shoulder and a map for the next foothold.
If this resonates, share it with a friend who needs a small win today, subscribe for more honest midlife and mental health conversations, and leave a review telling us your latest tiny victory—we’d love to cheer you on.

Please be sure to checkout our website for previous episodes, our psych-approved resource page, and connect with us on social media! All this and more at www.thelylaspodcast.com

  continue reading

Chapters

1. When High Energy Disappears (00:00:00)

2. Health Scare and Recovery Drain (00:00:50)

3. Naming Perimenopause and Energy Shifts (00:01:40)

4. Grief, Empathy, and Helplessness (00:03:20)

5. Pivoting from Running to Climbing (00:05:25)

6. Control What You Can: Parenting Fears (00:07:10)

7. Anxiety Soothers and Small Wins (00:09:00)

8. The “Sister” Moment and Confidence (00:10:35)

9. Botox, Identity, and Self-Esteem (00:12:00)

10. Banking Self-Worth: Deposits and Withdrawals (00:14:00)

11. Sharing Wins, Spreading Kindness (00:16:10)

12. Community Ask and Episode Close (00:17:40)

114 episodes

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