Love Your Life Show: Recent Episodes

Susie Pettit

Hi and thanks for joining me! I am a Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Life Coach. What does that mean? I help you manage your mind so you live a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. I help overwhelmed, stressed, and busy women live a life they love. Not just while on vacation when all the stars align, but every single day.  I teach how to use emotional intelligence, the 5 pillars of wellness, and mindfulness tools to bring inner calm to our days.  Consider this podcast a place to come to feel supported, loved, understood, and where you can learn specific tools and strategies to live this one, precious life we’re given. We are all on this planet at the same time for a reason and I invite you to join me in this journey. I will be podcasting every week with the intent to remind you that you are part of this supportive community and that you matter. I am grateful you’re listening and am rooting for you each and every day.  Learn more at www.SMBwell.com or Instagram @4smbwellness

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In this week's episode, I'm joined by friendship expert, ADHD coach, and author Caroline Maguire to talk about the friendship skills most of us were never taught.

We explore how past relational wounds, people-pleasing, fear of rejection, and even being easily distracted can impact our ability to build and maintain meaningful friendships. Caroline shares practical tools to help us stop performing for connection and start creating relationships that feel more genuine, supportive, and fulfilling.

This was a super fun conversation (we found out she's living next to the small town I grew up in - I literally haven't met anyone who knew of my town since I was 18!). Plus the things we dove into were great!

Listen in to hear:

  • How past friendship experiences may still be shaping your relationships today
  • Why some people struggle to maintain friendships even when they deeply care
  • The hidden role of rejection sensitivity and overthinking
  • How people-pleasing and masking can get in the way of authentic connection
  • Practical ways to deepen friendships during busy seasons of life
  • What belonging actually feels like and how to create more of it

Friendship isn't something we're supposed to know how to do. Like any skill, it can be learned, practiced, and strengthened.

I loved this conversation with Caroline and can't wait for you to listen.

If you liked this show, you'll like this one:

Episode 354 How To Make Friends on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/354-how-to-make-friends/id1434429161?i=1000770657518

Episode 354 How To Make Friends on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/72IyJPMsdVFRbYLb1eGgq3?si=FcCkdHwxSwiO4DQ9kL4x-Q

Get all the links we mentioned and connect with Caroline; go here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/418

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Warrior, when was the last time you asked yourself what you want?

Not what your kids need. Not what your partner wants. Not what needs fixing. Not what everyone else expects of you.

What do you want?

For many of us, especially moms, focusing on everyone else starts as healthy and necessary. When our kids are little, they need us to prioritize their needs. And, as they grow, many of us never make the shift back. We keep organizing our lives around everyone else's wants, feelings, and goals while losing touch with our own.

Then one day we wake up feeling restless, resentful, or like something is missing.

In this episode, I'm talking about the healthy transition from considering and prioritizing their needs first to considering your needs also. It's not selfish. In fact, I've seen it be so harmful to family units when moms don't make this change that I argue it's selfish not to.

Join me in this gentle, supportive episode to learn:

  • Why so many midlife women struggle to answer the question, "What do I want?"
  • How over-responsibility and people-pleasing disconnect us from ourselves
  • Why your kids benefit when you reconnect with your own dreams and desires
  • How a simple Life List can help you rediscover what lights you up
  • Why it's never too late, and this is the perfect day to start.

I can't wait for you to listen in. You have this one precious life, and what I find is that so many women support others in reaching their dreams or paying attention to their goals while whittling away their own time here living their lives.

You matter.

Let me help you rediscover you and your spark!

First step: listen in!

Second, join me and let's make our LIFE LIST! https://smbwell.com/lifelist

I can't wait to help you turn up the volume so you can hear the wisdom that's been inside you all along.

🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one:

The Life List with Kate Christie on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/251-the-life-list-with-kate-christy/id1434429161?i=1000770657660

The Life List with Kate Christie on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3secdHENHzVLqIsCCwDQay?si=AlsB20QFThKSXp9EgbNGeA

⭐️ NEW ⭐️ JOIN the ONCE A YEAR opportunity: https://smbwell.com/lifelist

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How do we raise emotionally intelligent kids?

It's not what our instinct tells us!

It's not by preventing them from having big feelings or to try to get them to think positively or see "the bright side".

It's also not to expect them to not have emotions or to think that our big feeling kid is doing something wrong that needs to be fixed.

Nope!

And yet, that's what most of us were taught (for sure me!) and so that's how we parent until we learn differently.

That's what this week and my mission is all about. I teach the emotional intelligence skills to adults so that they can parent from emotional regulation and raise emotionally intelligent kids.

Click play on this episode of the Love Your Life Show to learn:

  • The two foundational building blocks of emotional intelligence
  • Where feelings actually come from
  • Why trying to fix your child's emotions often backfires
  • How to teach your child to process feelings in a healthy way
  • The simple three-step process: Name It, Describe It, Feel It
  • Why emotional intelligence requires both support and boundaries
  • How learning about emotional intelligence with a surfing metaphor helped me long before I lived by the beach in Australia!

If you've ever found yourself saying, "Don't be sad," "It'll be okay," or "Just think about it differently," this episode will help you approach your child's emotions in a completely new way.

Because emotionally intelligent kids aren't kids who never have big feelings.

They're kids who learn that feelings are safe, normal, and something they can move through.

One parent at a time. Thanks for being that parent and listening to episodes like this. 🩷

Feeling confused or overwhelmed with where to begin? Let's chat! Book your free call with me today: https://smbwell.com/call 🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one:

Emotional Regulation: The Skill That Makes Parenting and Marriage Easier on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits-for-moms/id1434429161?i=1000770657544

Emotional Regulation: The Skill That Makes Parenting and Marriage Easier on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/373zUMIMUZ4ff9CyNbdwUD?si=kEGo6ofnRrKb8_j0qz3zyw Toxic Positivity on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/toxic-positivity/id1434429161?i=1000770657666

Toxic Positivity on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Hsbo2qulNAfCNOCfsNaiC?si=zO96BwS2SACjhauGofib6A

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🩷Support Susie's mission of helping as many women and girls live lives they love: Become a Patreon here: https://SMBwell.com/patreon

🤓FIRST TIME LISTENER? Grab the PODCAST ROADMAP with the foundations of emotional intelligence and mental wellness here: https://SMBwell.com/roadmap

🌟Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/416

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What if one of the number one skills for feeling calmer, more confident, and more in control of your life was something you were never taught?

If you're a genX, boomer, or early millennial, chances are…you weren't!

Which is why, for this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I'm doing a masterclass on emotional maturity.

Many of us grew up believing we were responsible for other people's feelings. We learned to keep the peace, make others happy, and avoid upsetting anyone around us. While those habits may have earned us praise by parents and friends, they eat away at your self concept and confidence. They exhaust us. Further, they lead to us feeling deeply lonely and often misunderstood.

Think about it - if we believe as we're taught that "we're good if we do what they want", we disconnect from ourselves and our inner knowing while overly focusing on managing everyone else's emotions.

And guess what, when we feel responsible for other people's feelings and moods, we are highly influenced by others' moods.

We might feel like we're walking on eggshells or always waiting to see what he or she will be thinking and feeling.

It's a very anxiety-ridden and out-of-control feeling.

I know, because I lived 4 decades like this.

Which is why I'm thrilled to bring you this masterclass teaching on emotional maturity.

I have found that it's the secret to feeling more confident and in control of your life. I really hope you'll listen in.

Because goodness knows - those teenagers are going to be moody. Those husbands are going to be grumpy. Those moms are going to be needy… In this episode, you'll learn:

  • What emotional maturity actually is (and why it has very little to do with age)
  • The three foundational skills that make up emotional maturity
  • Why other people's moods can feel so overwhelming
  • How to stay connected to yourself when someone else is upset, disappointed, or frustrated
  • The emotional maturity gap many Gen X women were never taught to close

If you've ever found yourself worrying about everyone else, taking responsibility for other people's feelings, or feeling completely thrown off by someone else's reaction, this episode is for you.

🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one:

Emotional Intelligence 101 on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/12-emotional-intelligence-101/id1434429161?i=1000770658074

Emotional Intelligence 101 on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3GWK2i77mU4zmwwAVd3tc4?si=CwDPd1UsSAGCijiS57vxxg

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Re-airing this one because your messages told me you needed it.

Here's the part of parenting nobody prepares you for. If you do your job well, you raise humans who don't need you anymore. That's the goal. And it can feel brutal.

What I've learned, and what I teach, is that we don't actually want them to need us. We want them to want us. And that shift changes everything.

This episode covers the 3 jobs that set you up for exactly that, whether your kids are still home, halfway out, or fully launched.

Re-airing this one because your messages told me you needed it.

Here's the part of parenting nobody prepares you for. If you do your job well, you raise humans who don't need you anymore. That's the goal. And it can feel brutal.

What I've learned, and what I teach, is that we don't actually want them to need us. We want them to want us. And that shift changes everything.

This episode covers the 3 jobs that set you up for exactly that, whether your kids are still home, halfway out, or fully launched.

🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one:

Parenting and the Empty Nest with Dr. Jim Burns on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-and-the-empty-nest-with-dr-jim-burns/id1434429161?i=1000770657434

Parenting and the Empty Nest with Dr. Jim Burns on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5SGwYEKDDZaM5UeUDDBBvu?si=YH-amUuGReGK-tIT71N05g

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🤓 FIRST TIME LISTENER? Grab the PODCAST ROADMAP with the foundations of emotional intelligence and mental wellness here: https://SMBwell.com/roadmap

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🌟 Get the full show notes here 👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/414

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This week's episode brings you two great things!

First , an awesome conversation with an Aussie! I figure you might want to just chill out this week and this is the perfect convo to pop in your ears as you go for a walk. Enjoy!

Second, the things we talk about and the honesty we share with each other will help you feel less stress, avoidance, or discomfort around money.

How do I know? Because this is a re-air of an episode I did back in Covid and since then (and practicing the things she shares), my feelings about money are sooo different.

This was a listener favorite back then and I trust you will get exactly what you need as you relisten (or listen for the first time) this week.

Enjoy dear one!

If you liked this show, you'll like this one:

Four Money Personalities: Which one are you? On Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/is/podcast/four-money-personalities-which-one-are-you/id1434429161?i=1000770657662

Four Money Personalities: Which one are you? On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7h318kaBs7HpeIe6XiLvES?si=RCXmNwpETmahB6fEoC7yQA

Get all the links we mentioned and connect with Denise, go here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/413

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For the woman who feels responsible for everyone and everything: This episode will help so much!!! ⁣ ⁣ Do you ever look at other women relaxing on a porch, laughing with their family, or their posts on social media… and wonder why things feel so much heavier for you?⁣ ⁣ You're not alone! I felt this way too! Everything felt so heavy and serious. Many of us GenX women were raised to be good girls and taught incorrect messages about emotional intelligence - like we were responsible for other people's feelings. ⁣ Which is why we are great at reading the room, can be perfect little people-pleasers, and are really good at carrying the emotional load for everyone else. There's nothing wrong with you, warrior! We were just trained to be useful, responsible, and selfless above all else. If at the end of the day, we've done everything perfectly and have taken care of everyone else's needs and desires, well then, and only then, could we put our feet up.⁣ No wonder life can feel heavy!⁣ ⁣ Well, click play! Because I help you let go of that hypervigilance and over-responsibility so you can learn to relax and truly exhale.⁣ ⁣ You'll leave with two simple steps to start feeling lighter right now - I do them and promise you they work. I can't wait for you to listen in.

🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like these two:

Three Gen X Blind Spots That Hurt Our Relationships and How to Heal Them on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-gen-x-blind-spots-that-hurt-our-relationships/id1434429161?i=1000770657456 Three Gen X Blind Spots That Hurt Our Relationships and How to Heal Them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HK0olINBrKMTPwQRidXOO?si=0ru1yOhDRWe3VeOcJWjOlQ How To Have More Fun on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-have-fun/id1434429161?i=1000770657618

How To Have More Fun on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Xk0zHuNjuGUHfoXuWJpHf?si=E4InOWBLQwuLLFjigUavBQ

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When doing all the right things still feels hard 😵‍💫

Have you ever thought, I've done so much work on myself. Why does this still get to me?

On this walk-and-talk episode, I'm opening up about marriage, growth, and the ongoing practice of letting go of control.

I share how these patterns still surface in my own life and why that doesn't mean you're failing.

If you're navigating tension with a partner, worry about a teen, or the emotional pull of an adult child, this conversation will offer support, perspective, and a gentler way to think about relationships.

You're never as alone as you think, dear warrior listener!

🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one:

Manuals: Letting Other People Control How We Feel on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/14-manuals-letting-other-people-control-how-we-feel/id1434429161?i=1000770658017

Manuals: Letting Other People Control How We Feel on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6BgYywERR3XBu2FjeFSdeL?si=oisPoVWBT22D9RGDoCdYIg

7 Losing Strategies in Marriage and Parenting Teens on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/7-losing-strategies-in-marriage-and-parenting-teens/id1434429161?i=1000770657401

7 Losing Strategies in Marriage and Parenting Teens on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4lSjLrUtzbxPxyT7pd5OXh?si=9AO_X1ffRSSqco6tzu-XfA

👩🏼‍🎓Come get personalized relationship support: See if the School is open here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

📩Get weekly wellness tips, episode updates, giveaways and links I love each Wednesday: https://SMBwell.com/newsletter

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Does anyone else sometimes feel like the only way they feel calm is if they know everything and have a say in all the things? Or that if you don't stay on top of things, those things will fall apart!

And if you don't remind, manage, anticipate, and fix… things won't get done?

Great news warrior - you are not alone!

Even better news?

You don't have to feel this way.

In this episode, I'm talking about what it really means to be "the one who holds it all together" and why so many of us feel stuck in that role. If you're tired, resentful, feel like no one understands you, and are wondering why no one else seems to step up, this conversation is for you.

I'll walk you through why controlling and overfunctioning might feel helpful in the moment but actually creates more stress, disconnection, and anxiety over time. We'll look at how this pattern impacts your relationships with your partner, your kids, and even your aging parents, and why it can quietly chip away at your own mental and physical well-being.

Most importantly, I'll show you a different way!! One that works! I took off my "superwoman/I can do it all" cape, and my kids and I not only lived - we're doing waaaay better than we were when I was managing everything.

Listen in so I can help you start letting go of control without feeling like everything is going to fall apart and how to shift out of overfunctioning so the people around you can step up in their own lives.

This is the work of feeling calmer, lighter, and more connected. Not just for you, but for the people you love.

If you're ready to stop carrying it all and start living a life that actually feels good, press play.

(and stay to the end because I highlight a listener's question on this very topic! If you want to get your question answered on the Love Your Life Show, become a patreon here: https://patreon.com/susiepettit )

🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one:

Popcorn Parenting on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/292-popcorn-parenting/id1434429161?i=1000648160327

Popcorn Parenting on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6W3ra8NW1jeJMx8quEQmwx?si=yCpsLxTHSGmfbMV5-QQEIg

How People Pleasing is Making Women Sick on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/how-people-pleasing-is-making-women-sick/id1434429161?i=1000770657406

How People Pleasing is Making Women Sick on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5eQIsT3CK2cChY6FnYyWfh?si=02nUYJmQQKaZtSDQ78Y33g

👉🏽 Get your question answered on the show and become a PATREON here: https://smbwell.com/patreon

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🌟 Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/410

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Do you ever find yourself replaying conversations, second-guessing your decisions, or lying awake worrying about your teen's future?

That mental loop has a name. It's called rumination. And it's quietly draining your energy, increasing anxiety, and affecting how you show up in your life and your relationships.

If you catch yourself overanalyzing everything you said, everything they said, and what it all means… this episode will feel like a deep exhale.

Inside this episode, you'll learn:

  • Why rumination feels productive but actually keeps you stuck
  • The difference between helpful reflection and harmful mental loops
  • How your thoughts create your feelings and your parenting experience
  • A simple 3 step process to interrupt rumination in real time
  • Practical ways to stop overthinking your teen's behavior and your own responses
  • How to shift into calmer, more intentional parenting without changing your teen or spouse.

You don't have to keep living in your head.

There is another way to relate to your thoughts that brings more peace, more connection, and more confidence into your daily life.

Press play and let's start loosening the grip of rumination together.

🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one:

232: Bridge Thoughts on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/232-bridge-thoughts/id1434429161?i=1000595118541

232: Bridge Thoughts on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/03rxxlNQOb6uo6xunabqJn?si=4QhuWb9pSeS7OThn9tGTlw

💝Grab the bridge thoughts worksheet here: https://smbwell.com/bridgethoughts

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🤓FIRST TIME LISTENER? Grab the PODCAST ROADMAP with the foundations of emotional intelligence and mental wellness here: https://SMBwell.com/roadmap

👩🏼‍🎓The Love Your Life School Membership-http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

🩷Let's be friends on Instagram-https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

🌟Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/409

📺Find and follow her on YouTube-LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS

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What if this summer didn't leave you exhausted… but actually felt good?

So many midlife moms head into summer hoping it will be fun, relaxing, and connecting… and then find themselves overwhelmed, reactive, and running on empty by September.

In this episode, I'm showing you how to do it differently.

Not with a rigid plan. Not with more pressure. But with simple, intentional shifts that change how your days feel and in a way that helps the teens or young adults in your house.

We're talking about the mindset and structure that allow you to enjoy the "flow" of summer without feeling like you're being pulled under by it.

Inside this episode, I'll walk you through:

Why intentional living actually gives you more freedom (not less)

  • The "canoe vs. current" shift that instantly changes your experience
  • How to use my 5 wellness pillars (sleep, eating, exercise, relationships, and self-care) to guide your summer
  • The power of 1% changes and how small tweaks create big emotional relief;
  • Simple ways to reduce stress, feel more in control, and stay connected to yourself and your family

This is about creating a summer where you feel calm, energised, and present… not depleted and needing a reset.

A summer you don't need to recover from?

Yes. It's possible. And it starts here.

🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one:

Boundaries with Kids: Why It Feels So Hard (and Matters So Much) on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boundaries-with-kids-why-it-feels-so-hard-and-matters-so-much/id1434429161?i=1000721751621

Boundaries with Kids: Why It Feels So Hard (and Matters So Much) on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1B2mH5uGBvl6YkOedYkn4o?si=fjMd8-nNQZ-oJsTy6HvjAg

These 3 Assumptions About Boundaries are Hurting Your Relationships on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/220-these-3-assumptions-about-boundaries-are-hurting/id1434429161?i=1000583909684

These 3 Assumptions About Boundaries are Hurting Your Relationships on Spotify

https://smbwell.com/3-assumptions-that-lead-to-trouble-setting-boundaries/

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Do you feel like your mind automatically goes to worst-case scenarios, overthinking, or worrying about what might go wrong?

You're not broken. Your brain is just doing what it was designed to do.

But here's the problem… When your brain fixates on the negative, it can leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and stuck in patterns of stress, self-doubt, and overthinking.

In this episode of The Love Your Life Show, I'm teaching you:

  • Why your brain has a natural negativity bias (and why you feel more anxious)
  • How overthinking and worry become habits you didn't choose
  • The surprising way you've been reinforcing stress without realizing it
  • A simple 1 minute daily practice to retrain your brain (without forcing positivity)

This isn't about ignoring problems or pretending everything is fine.

It's about learning how to work with your brain instead of against it so you can feel calmer, more grounded, and more in control of your emotions.

If you're tired of:

  • Constant worry about your kids, relationships, or future
  • Replaying past mistakes or conversations
  • Feeling stuck in anxiety or mental overwhelm

This episode will give you a powerful starting point.

Because the truth is… You don't need more time, more effort, or more willpower.

You just need a new way to use your brain.

Press play and learn the 1 minute practice that can start changing how you feel today.

🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one:

Anxiety and What if? on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/203-anxiety-and-what-if/id1434429161?i=1000568069716

Anxiety and What if? on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4X9aSg2YOSbgaxchBPE7vJ?si=6-mN5HMsRlyZNPGz3NyF3g

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Do you ever feel responsible for solving everyone else's problems? Whether it's your teen, your adult child, your partner, or even your friends, it's easy to slip into fixing mode.

But what if constantly helping is actually weakening the relationship and leaving you feeling resentful?

In this episode of The Love Your Life Show, I'm teaching a skill that will help you support the people you love without over-functioning, people-pleasing, or taking on emotional labor that isn't yours.

You'll learn a simple framework that helps others feel understood, strengthens their confidence, and creates healthier relationships without you carrying the weight of everyone's struggles.

If you're a mom navigating parenting teens or adult children, or you want to stop feeling responsible for everyone's emotions, this episode will give you practical tools you can start using immediately.

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why fixing other people's problems often backfires • The three inner voices that shape how we handle challenges • How to respond when your teen, adult child, or spouse is struggling • A simple way to support loved ones without reinforcing self-criticism or avoidance • How to strengthen relationships without becoming the family problem solver

This is a powerful skill that builds emotional resilience, deeper connection, and more peaceful relationships.

Press play and learn how to stop fixing and start supporting.

🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one:

Tame Your Inner Critic on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/253-tame-your-inner-critic/id1434429161?i=1000616931135

Tame Your Inner Critic on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QFpXdcWBmCon14djNnQnq?si=mywnMgEoQJGrGVUp9F4ZYw

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Your college kid is coming home… and you want it to go well. You're excited to see them. You've missed them. You can't wait to hug them, cook for them, and have them back in your house again.

But here's the thing most parents don't realize.

The child who left for college is not exactly the same kid coming home. And your home is not the same place they left either.

This is a brand new stage of parenting.

In this episode, I'm sharing two simple but powerful things every parent should think about before their college student comes home for break. When you understand these dynamics, you can avoid unnecessary conflict, reduce stress in the house, and actually create a stronger connection with your young adult.

This quick listen will help you navigate college kids coming home for summer, holidays, or school breaks in a way that feels calm, respectful, and connected for everyone.

Take a few minutes to listen before they arrive. It might completely change how this visit feels.

Next steps:

*First - sign up for the FREE PARENTING WORKSHOP! It's happening live and will set you and your family up for health and happiness: https://smbwell.com/event

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***Third, If you liked this episode, you'll get a lot out of this one:

Boundaries with Kids: Why It Feels So Hard (and Matters So Much) on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boundaries-with-kids-why-it-feels-so-hard-and-matters-so-much/id1434429161?i=1000721751621

Boundaries with Kids: Why It Feels So Hard (and Matters So Much) on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/1B2mH5uGBvl6YkOedYkn4o?si=AFtAYKTETb6Q2nu3BwFhfA

🌟Get the full show notes and other links mentioned here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/405

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What if the reason you feel exhausted, inflamed, anxious, or just not like yourself in midlife isn't a lack of willpower… but a handful of small habits quietly working against you?

In this episode, I'm sharing the 5 things I started and the 5 things I stopped in perimenopause that completely changed my energy, sleep, mood, and overall health.

If you are navigating perimenopause symptoms, struggling with midlife weight gain and inflammation, or wondering how to feel better in midlife without overhauling your entire life, this episode is for you.

These are not extreme protocols. They are simple, doable shifts that support hormone health in your 40s and beyond.

Inside this episode, we talk about:

  • The daily 2 minute habit that supports brain health and longevity
  • Why traditional cardio may be backfiring in midlife
  • The surprising connection between alcohol and perimenopause symptoms
  • How to improve sleep in perimenopause with one simple boundary
  • Gentle movement strategies that reduce inflammation and boost mood
  • Identity based habits that actually stick

If you have been searching for healthy habits for women over 40 that feel realistic and empowering, I want you to know this:

You are not behind. You are not broken. And it is not too late to feel strong and clear in your body again.

Small changes add up. And six months from now, you could be amazed at how different you feel.

If this episode resonates, come join us inside the Love Your Life School, where we are turning these habits into a fun May Health Game and supporting each other in real time.

Your future self will thank you.

🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one on how to finish what you start:

The Secret to Following Through on Your Resolutions This Year on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-secret-to-following-through-on-your-resolutions/id1434429161?i=1000683120074

The Secret to Following Through on Your Resolutions This Year on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dAHCFcESXKLEd91SY1PlM?si=BokK8T4EQim1KTPF_gnGWg

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If you've ever noticed yourself feeling more stiff, less coordinated, or just not as strong and capable in your body as you used to, this episode is for you.

I'm joined by Megan Dahlman, a strength and mobility coach who specializes in helping women move better, feel stronger, and protect their bodies as they age. Megan has such a calming, empowering way of cutting through the noise and confusion and helping you understand what your body actually needs in midlife.

In this conversation, we talk about what's really happening in our muscles, joints, and bones as we age and what you can do now to support your mobility, coordination, bone health, and overall strength. We talk about weight gain, body composition, how our minds get in the way of us getting to the gym and much more!

If you want to live a long life feeling strong, capable, and independent in your body, this episode will give you clarity, hope, and practical insight you can start using right away.

This is one I will personally be coming back to again and again, and I'm so excited to share it with you.

If you liked this show, you'll like this one:

How to Eliminate Hip and Back Pain with Megan Dahlman on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/300-how-to-eliminate-hip-and-back-pain-with-fitness/id1434429161?i=1000654128076&l=zh-Hans-CN

How to Eliminate Hip and Back Pain with Megan Dahlman on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ZcC6vTYxXC9Jnl0boKZ5j?si=Iv82_fU_RUWNggvumEqNcQ

Get all the links we mentioned and connect with Megan go here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/403

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What if the problem was never you?

For so many years, I believed that if I could just fix myself enough, improve enough, and be better enough, I would finally feel calm, confident, and at peace. Yet, no matter how much I worked on myself, there was always something else to fix.

In this deeply personal episode, I share one of the most life changing truths I've learned in over 20 years of coaching and doing my own emotional healing work. 🩷

This episode is about what happens when you stop treating yourself like a problem to solve and start relating to yourself with acceptance, compassion, and emotional adulthood.

Inside this episode, you'll learn: - Why believing you are broken keeps you stuck in shame, self doubt, and emotional exhaustion - The truth about perfection and why there is no finish line where you finally get it right - How to stop being harsh and critical with yourself when you mess up - The difference between emotional childhood and emotional adulthood - How self acceptance actually helps you grow faster, not slower - Why the relationship you have with yourself affects your confidence, parenting, and every other relationship in your life

This is not about giving up on growth. It is about growing from love instead of criticism.

If you have ever felt like you are too much, not enough, or secretly flawed, this episode will feel like coming home.

You are not broken. And the moment you truly understand that is the moment everything can begin to change.

🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one:

The Power of Lovability: Transform Your Relationships and Self-Confidence on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-lovability-transform-your/id1434429161?i=1000661733596

The Power of Lovability: Transform Your Relationships and Self-Confidence on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3AjLvAVYKkgoNmw8UMCirI?si=MRpUKR3DSRG2cdHzvgfsIA

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Last week, I shared a more personal reflection on why this podcast exists. Today, I want to bring it back to coaching and answer a powerful question: after 400 episodes, what actually helps the most?

In this episode, I teach the first of two foundational skills that reduce emotional suffering, reactivity, and relationship drama. This simple but profound shift will help you feel more calm, more empowered, and less at the mercy of other people's behavior.

If you've ever felt hijacked by your emotions or stuck in patterns you don't like, this is where the change begins.

Next week, I'll share the second skill that completes the picture. Thanks for being the type of person who listens to shows like the Love Your Life Show. xx

🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one:

Truth Bomb: It's Not About You! on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/121-truth-bomb-its-not-about-you/id1434429161?i=1000501078688

Truth Bomb: It's Not About You! on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2TxQu1k5OVR5dsHP3UKB3x?si=m4_9lAhhQw-R4VrRAbqnSA

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My eldest son just got married, and for the first time in over a decade, I was in the same room as my estranged sister, my father, my ex-husband, and his entire family. In this personal life update, I'm sharing exactly how it went, including what my own tools looked like in the hardest moments and what surprised me most. I talk about clean pain versus dirty pain, what it feels like when the nervous system finally starts to trust, and why I believe change is one hundred percent possible. If you have been following my journey, this one is for you.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

  • What it actually looked like to walk into a high-stakes family event after years of estrangement
  • How clean pain versus dirty pain showed up in real time at the wedding
  • The turning point my ex-husband and I reached that I am so grateful for
  • What it felt like to face my father without fear or the need to people-please
  • The moment that brought me to tears (the good kind) when I saw my three sons together
  • Why I believe one hundred percent that change is possible, no matter where you are right now

If you liked this show, you'll like this one:

My Most Vulnerable Episode Yet on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/230-my-most-vulnerable-episode-yet/id1434429161?i=1000589799587

My Most Vulnerable Episode Yet on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2kU0nc1wDkFMS0zo2ZmdY0?si=dBdypzPeTBOpUi9Vfc5fHg

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This episode is different, and I wanted to speak to you more personally than usual.

I'm sharing the real reasons this podcast was born, the moments that almost broke me, and what has kept me showing up here for 400 episodes. This isn't a how-to or a lecture, it's a heart-to-heart conversation about being human, especially when life feels heavy. If this podcast has ever kept you company during a hard season, this episode is for you. I wanted you to know how much you matter to me and to this community.

If you get even one thing from any of these 400 episodes that helps you feel more seen, more connected, more loved, more human, my heart is full. I know others make a lot of money through advertising, and are better marketers to get more clients. I've been told I give too much information away for free.

But in my 54 years, I've learned this. If something feels good, do more of it. And this is really what feels good.

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I am sitting down with my new friend, Dr. Danielle Dowling, for a conversation I believe every mom needs to hear.

In this episode, we talk about why motherhood can feel so overwhelming even when you are doing everything "right." We explore how invisible labor keeps women exhausted, how the 'good girl conditioning' gets activated in motherhood, and why so many moms blame themselves instead of questioning the system they are in.

We had a wonderful conversation about all the things that can affect and drain you. We delved into her wonderful book, Good Girl, Bad Mom.

Her book reads like a love letter to every woman who's ever felt imperfect, overwhelmed, and like she's supposed to smile through the struggle. It's for women who love their kids fiercely but miss themselves. It's for new or future Moms who want an honest, supportive roadmap before they feel blindsided.

Her book (and our conversation 💝) blends warmth, humor, and psychological insight that will help you make micro-resets in your life. She provides scripts, practical tools, and even something Motherhood has never had before: a job description! One necessary step in changing the system is to name the invisible work done by us all.

If you have ever felt like you are the only one struggling, like you are somehow doing motherhood wrong, please click play.

It's not you.

You are not broken.

And there is another way forward.

If you liked this show, you'll like this one:

Mom Guilt and Overwhelm in Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/297-mom-guilt-and-overwhelm/id1434429161?i=1000651974167

Mom Guilt and Overwhelm in Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/1gdShEKf8sFNyy3cWqtgzf?si=i-Wb1EiFQZupRh_L7zAKWQ

Get all the links we mentioned and connect with Dr. Danielle Dowling, go here 👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/399

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Feeling stuck in midlife? You're not broken. And you're not behind.

In this episode, I'm offering a gentle pause. A loving interruption. A moment to step out of autopilot and actually look at the life you're living.

If January started with hope, energy, or a word of the year… and now you feel tired, discouraged, or disconnected from that version of yourself, this conversation is for you.

I walk you through how to reflect on the last three months without judgment, why most change efforts fail even when we care deeply, and what actually helps us feel calmer, more grounded, and more hopeful in midlife.

This episode is not about doing more. It's about doing what you're doing differently in two ways.

Inside, we talk about: • Why feeling stuck in midlife is more common than we admit • How self compassion creates change faster than criticism • The power of tiny daily actions and the 1 percent better approach • Why starting small is not weakness, it's wisdom • How to choose one doable shift that future you will thank you for

If you've been taking care of everyone else and quietly wondering when it's your turn… this is it.

You don't need a total life overhaul. You need a pause. A breath. And one small step forward.

Click play.

I'm so glad you found this episode. Let's go.

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What if feeling calmer, healthier, and more energized at midlife wasn't about doing more but about stopping a few things that quietly drain you?

In this episode, I share five things I stopped doing at age 50 that made an immediate difference in my mental health, energy, and overall well-being.

These aren't trendy hacks or extreme rules. They are small but powerful shifts that helped me feel lighter in my body, clearer in my mind, and more present in my life.

If you started the year with good intentions but feel like life pulled you right back into old patterns, this episode is your permission slip to begin again.

Inside this episode, I talk about:

⭐️One habit I stopped that dramatically improved my sleep and long-term health

⭐️Why being "normal" often works against mental wellness

⭐️The surprising mindset shift that helped me feel more confident in my body

⭐️A decision I made for my mental health that most women are never encouraged to question

⭐️How compassion, not self-criticism, creates real change

This conversation is especially for women who spend more time managing everyone else's lives than paying attention to their own. You do not need more discipline. You do not need to be perfect. You need awareness, self-trust, and a willingness to start small.

🤓Next week on the show, I'll be talking about the power of habits and getting 1 percent better, so think of this episode as the spark that helps you decide where to begin.

If you liked this episode, you'll like this one:

5 Questions for a Quick Life Audit on Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-questions-for-a-quick-life-audit-happiness-series/id1434429161?i=1000625340692

5 Questions for a Quick Life Audit on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4mUd7OQEWJ0Xvl1opfGQco?si=021f43c8a5cb4ad5

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Have you ever felt like the unofficial caretaker of your family or the one who must hold everything together?

In this conversation with Adaku Mbagwu, founder of Healed Hero, we talk about what it really feels like to be the one everyone turns to. Whether you are an eldest daughter or simply someone who learned early to carry more than your share, this episode will help you see your patterns with more clarity and compassion.

Adaku and I explore how birth order shapes our identity, the quiet pressure high performers internalize, and why so many of us grow up believing our value comes from holding everything together. The insights she brings are powerful, relatable, and deeply grounding for anyone who has ever felt tired from being the dependable one.

And don't worry - since this is the Love Your Life Show, we dig into the healing side too. Adaku walks us through the early steps of reclaiming your energy and agency so you can feel lighter in your relationships and steadier in your daily life. Her framework of strategic vulnerability is a game changer, especially for women who have armored up for decades.

Much of what she shares echoes what we know about healing attachment wounds and chronic over responsibility, yet she presents it in a way that feels accessible and hopeful. If you are ready to shift out of perfectionism, people pleasing, and overfunctioning, this conversation will feel like a warm invitation to finally choose yourself.

If you liked this show, you'll like this one:

How to Communicate with Narcissists and Emotionally Immature People on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-communicate-with-narcissists-and/id1434429161?i=1000711108596

How to Communicate with Narcissists and Emotionally Immature People on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FTaNbB8tCwPfI0sLyix92?si=f4e7f0afc68d4bd5

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In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I teach one of the most important relationship skills we were never taught: emotional validation.

If you often feel the urge to fix, explain, or make things better when someone you love is struggling, this episode is for you. I have found that in learning the skills of emotional validation and emotional intelligence, the people I love (my kids, my husband, my friends, etc) feel so much more love from me. Versus, when I didn't know these skills, our conversations and my efforts to support were wonky and they were left feeling disconnected, or worse, incompetent or shamed.

Learning how to validate is how we support others without taking on their emotions or trying to change their experience, and it will change your parenting, marriage, and every close relationship you have.

This episode builds directly on last week's conversation about emotional regulation. When you can stay calm inside yourself while someone else is having big feelings, validation becomes possible. I explain what emotional validation actually is, what it is not, and why validation does not mean agreement, approval, or fixing the problem.

We talk about why emotions need soothing, not solving, how to stop minimizing or invalidating feelings without realizing it, and what to say when you want someone to feel seen, heard, and supported. I share practical phrases you can use with your kids, your partner, and the people you care about most, along with guidance on how to stay present without overfunctioning or taking responsibility for someone else's emotions.

If you are a parent, partner, helper, or chronic fixer, this episode will help you build healthier emotional boundaries, deeper connection, and more emotionally safe relationships. Spoiler Alert: When they feel better in relationship with you, YOU feel better too! 💕

🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one:

Emotional Intelligence on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/12-emotional-intelligence-101/id1434429161?i=1000422477973

Emotional Intelligence on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3GWK2i77mU4zmwwAVd3tc4?si=VNiD8j76QOyX6nW-kNRVWg

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Emotional regulation is one of the most important relationship skills we were never taught.

In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, Susie Pettit explains why emotional regulation is the skill that makes parenting and marriage easier and why learning to stay calm when the people you love are not can change every relationship in your life.

If you tend to take responsibility for other people's emotions, rush to fix feelings, or feel unsettled when your kids, partner, or loved ones are upset, this episode is for you.

Susie shares how emotional regulation builds emotional safety, why fixing feelings often backfires, and how developing emotional resiliency helps you show up as a calmer parent, partner, and human.

You'll learn:

⭐️ What emotional regulation actually is and why it matters in parenting, marriage, and relationships with our empty nest young adults

⭐️ How to stop outsourcing your calm to the people around you

⭐️ Why feelings need support, not solutions

⭐️ A simple framework to respond to big emotions without fixing or shutting them down

⭐️ How emotional regulation supports emotional intelligence in kids, teens, and even our underfunctioning partners or young adults

Whether you're parenting young children, teenagers, adult kids, or navigating a long-term relationship, this episode will help you understand why your internal calm is the foundation for healthier, more connected relationships.

If you want parenting and marriage to feel less heavy and more grounded, emotional regulation is where it starts. Thanks for listening!

If you liked this show, you'll like this one:

Loving Detachment on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/286-loving-detachment/id1434429161?i=1000642743348

Loving Detachment on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bL2I9rFFHSf18buCOEZMi?si=iyNfeWilT3eAkVYHgcwZkQ

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In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I sit down with Dr. Maria Sophocles to talk about midlife sexuality and why so many women experience changes in desire as they move through perimenopause and menopause. We explore the bedroom gap, sexual burnout in women, and the many reasons women find themselves wondering why they no longer want sex in midlife. From body image and sexual desire to the role hormones and stress play, this conversation sheds light on what is actually happening and why you are not broken.

We also talk about topics women are rarely given clear guidance on, including menopause and sex, medications that affect libido, and why it can feel so uncomfortable to talk to doctors and partners about sexual health. Dr. Maria shares practical, doable steps women can take today to feel more connected to their bodies and better informed about women's sexual health after 40.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Why libido changes after menopause and during perimenopause
  • What sexual burnout looks like and why it is so common
  • How body image impacts sexual desire in midlife
  • The bedroom gap and mismatched expectations between partners
  • Prescription medications that may be affecting libido
  • How to talk to your doctor about sex and get real support

If you have ever felt confused, frustrated, or alone when it comes to sex in midlife, this episode on the bedroom gap with Dr. Maria Sophocles and Susie Pettit will help you understand what is going on and what you can do next.

If you liked this show, you'll like the past conversation I had with Dr. Maria!

Rethinking Menopause & HRT on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rethinking-menopause-hrt-your-best-self-starts-now/id1434429161?i=1000713365898

Rethinking Menopause & HRT on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5TwRaLgGLrmxBzLlT7vpBu?si=Hl3CyADmTCKrAIkgD2QxPg

If you already listened to that and want more about "duty sex" and midlife sexuality, don't miss this conversation with Dr Sonia Wright:

Let's Talk about Sex with Dr. Sonia Wright on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/130-lets-talk-about-sex-with-dr-sonia-wright/id1434429161?i=1000507532904

Let's Talk about Sex with Dr. Sonia Wright on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kPZokWJmNAFnKunNP0SnK?si=bgimi9afQhGSIkxshn2ikQ

Get all the links we mentioned and connect with Dr Maria Sophocles go here 👉🏾https://SMBwell.com/393

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Have you ever wondered if you are being compassionate or if you are actually taking on responsibility that was never yours to carry?

In this episode, I am talking directly to the women who are capable, thoughtful, and deeply caring, and who often feel exhausted because they are holding everything together for everyone else.

This conversation was inspired by real emails from listeners who asked a powerful question. How can I tell if I am being compassionate or codependent?

Together, we explore how many of us were raised to overfunction, why this pattern makes so much sense, and how it shows up in our adult relationships. I share why this is not your fault, how being a "good girl" shaped so many of our habits, and why trying to fix other people's feelings can quietly steal your peace.

Most importantly, I walk you through simple, practical ways to pause, regulate yourself, and respond differently so you can stay caring without abandoning yourself. I also share real life examples from my own day to show how this work looks in the moment, not in theory.

If you are ready to stop feeling so responsible for everyone else and start creating healthier, more connected relationships, this episode is for you.

If you liked this show, you'll like these:

Top episodes for moms: https://SMBwell.com/mom

Top episodes related to narcissism + relationships: https://SMBwell.com/narc

The Podcast Roadmap (foundational episodes on emotional intelligence and emotional maturity): https://smbwell.com/roadmap

FREE QUIZ: How Codependent Am I? https://SMBwell.com/coda

Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/392

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Do you consider yourself GenX?

Do you know someone who was born between 1965-1980?

Don't miss this episode inspired by a TikTok on "The Top GenX Blindspots". Whoa!

For me, and many midlife women, these are things we learned to do to survive in a system where our emotional and mental needs weren't met. We were pretty ingenious actually, one might even say, warrior like! Yet, as adults, these adaptive, protective strategies become maladaptive and hurt us and our relationships.

Join me as I explain how the way we were raised might be quietly sabotaging our emotional wellbeing and the health of our relationships.

If you have ever wondered why you say you are fine when you are not, why you push your own needs aside, or why you feel responsible for everyone around you, this episode will help so much.

And I don't leave you hanging - after listening, you'll have some simple strategies to help you care for yourself, connect more deeply, and begin shifting patterns that have been in place for decades.

This episode is the perfect starting point as we begin a new year and move toward February's relationship healing work in the Love Your Life School.

Join me, fellow GenX woman, as I look at three hidden patterns that are probably playing out in your relationships and affecting your mental health.

If you liked this show, you'll love these two:

Learned helplessness on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/274-overfunctioning-and-learned-helplessness/id1434429161?i=1000634097009

Learned helplessness on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4MF4IJSaVSMpfNhRAb7wyN?si=JuwR8qQnRiydi4fKDz1UDw

Enmeshment interview with Dr. Kate Balestrieri on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/enmeshment-codependency-with-dr-kate-balestrieri/id1434429161?i=1000733979384

Enmeshment interview with Dr. Kate Balestrieri on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6WMOkGaEpLNHcmvF0W5JTa?si=kMALGFXuTQWzb-oFH5qDGQ

Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/391

⭐️See if Susie has room on her schedule for a one-on-one session. Let's get to where we're going faster! https://smb.as.me/

🤓Quick - Join us as we dive into relationships for February 2026! The Love Your Life School Membership http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

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Anyone else out there tired?

Emotionally exhausted?

Ready to try something new for 2026?

This is the episode for you. 💗

I sat down with Dr. Shonda Allen Hill to talk about the subtle "conversation traps" so many midlife women fall into without realizing it. If you've ever walked away from a conversation feeling drained, irritated, or like you just lost thirty minutes of your life you'll never get back, click play. 🤓

These traps steal our time, amp up our stress, and keep us stuck in cycles of over-explaining, defending, and managing everyone else's emotions. Dr. Hill breaks down why these patterns feel so exhausting and why they're especially common for moms who are already carrying the emotional load of the whole household.

But here's the good news: communication doesn't have to feel heavy. In this episode, Dr. Hill shares simple, doable shifts that help you reclaim your time, your energy, and your peace—even if the people around you don't change. Her insights will show you how to say less, stress less, and sidestep the conversations that lead straight into conflict or resentment. If you're ready to feel lighter in your relationships and more in control of your day, you're going to love this conversation.

If you liked this show, you'll like this one: Communication Tool: Less Drama, More Connection on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/communication-tool-less-drama-more-connection/id1434429161?i=1000658725819

Drama, More Connection on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4t8QgA2UAiFkB9a9XrZszU?si=OcxoBHQsT5a83zh2aiskew

Get all the links we mentioned and connect with Dr. Shonda Allen Hill go here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/390

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This is the episode you've been asking for!

When you next feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or over. it. all….Before booking a one-way ticket to anywhere but here, press play and tap along with me.

In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I walk you through a full guided EFT tapping session. This is the exact practice I use when my emotions feel too big, when my anxiety hits a ten out of ten, or when life feels heavier than I want it to.

EFT tapping blends Chinese acupressure with modern psychology and is known for helping with anxiety, stress, fear, sleep struggles, and emotional overload. You simply tap on 9 points of the body while repeating a setup statement.

This is a quick episode where I guide you through the exact practice. Not one more thing to do or research. I've done that for you. Literally, sit back, push play, and feel relief.

I'm serious when I say, this works.

Inside this episode you will learn: - How EFT tapping works and why it helps so quickly - The 9 tapping points and how to use them - A simple phrase to repeat for emotional relief - When to use tapping for stress, overwhelm, anxiety, and spiraling thoughts - Why this tool is in my personal emotional wellness toolbox

This is a short, calming, supportive session designed for real life moments. You can tap along anywhere and any time you need grounding.

If you have been feeling stretched thin or stuck in your head, this episode will help you reconnect with your body and breathe again. Give yourself the next few minutes. You deserve it. Press play and let's tap together.

👉🏽Want another "push play, feel better" practice? Here's a full body scan

Warrior Body Scan on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/warrior-body-scan/id1434429161?i=1000454944667

Warrior Body Scan on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UkMmFbdlO3wwzsi4Hcd2V?si=06f8f264216744c4

👉🏽Looking for more of what helps me when I'm anxious?

Listen here: 64: 10 All-Natural Ways to Beat Anxiety on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/64-10-all-natural-ways-to-beat-anxiety/id1434429161?i=1000454561162

64: 10 All-Natural Ways to Beat Anxiety on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4BFVByo5lmPC60mj3g6LeU?si=b31sBGL-QSC-5fHRs_PmIQ

Want to see where I'm tapping? Watch this video here: https://youtu.be/FaSuF_JbYM8

And if you're new here, Here's the PODCAST ROADMAP I mentioned: https://smbwell.com/roadmap for the foundational episodes on emotional regulation, emotional intelligence, and how to feel better in your life.

Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/389

CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE:

⭐️Work with Coach Susie: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/

🤓The Love Your Life School Membership-http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

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If you've ever found yourself feeling resentful, irritated, or annoyed as a mom, wife, or friend, you don't want to miss this episode.

Learning from Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife has helped me so much as a mom, through my divorce and into my now healthy, more mature marriage, my friendships, and my relationship with myself. I can not recommend her work highly enough.

Please gift yourself a listen to today's episode. Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife and I talk about why resentment shows up in marriage and motherhood and how to use it as a path toward self-understanding and deeper connection.

We explore how relationships are powerful containers for personal growth, what it really means to self-confront and take responsibility for your part, and how to move away from compliance and people-pleasing into honesty and emotional maturity.

Dr. Finlayson-Fife shares her perspective on self-authoring, costly accommodation, and the difference between love and victim entitlement. Together we talk about how to feel more connected in your marriage, less resentful in your motherhood, and more grounded in who you truly are.

If you've been longing for more peace and authenticity in your relationships, this conversation will help you take the first step.

If you liked this show, you'll like these two:

Resentment and Shame on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/233-resentment-feel-it-heres-the-greatest-tip/id1434429161?i=1000596420128 Resentment and Shame on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0kybmmxPsITmZxOflDBKBv?si=gQh8VJswShuK4N9V3AsxUA Resentment in Marriage and Motherhood on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/234-resentment-in-marriage/id1434429161?i=1000597499677 Resentment in Marriage and Motherhood on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6yuhlXIrz0fsPN4OQsha16?si=vSURTNyKSiWWKKxo6O40uw Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/388

Find out more about Dr. Fife here: Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife's website: https://www.finlayson-fife.com/

Say hi to Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finlaysonfife/

Want more support? 📩 Subscribe to the weekly newsletter so you never miss an episode. http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA 💬 This is a GREAT episode to share with a friend. Who knows, you might pair up and take her Art of Desire Class together! Share the link to this show on Apple and Spotify here https://smbwell.com/listen

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The Year You Let It Be Easy

What if your best year yet didn't require more effort but less struggle?

In this episode, I invite you to imagine a year that feels light, free, and full of possibility. Together we'll look at how to stop overworking, overthinking, and over-caring so you can start creating a life that actually feels like yours.

✨ In this episode, you'll learn: - how to think intentionally about your future without pressure or hustle - why your thoughts, not your to-do list, shape your next year - a simple three-step process to create momentum and ease - how to reconnect with what you want, not what everyone else expects

This is your reminder that it's safe to slow down. You can dream, choose, and believe your way into a gentler, more joyful year.

Press play and let's make this the year you let it be easy.

If you liked this show, you'll like this one:

The Case for Boredom on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/155-the-case-for-boredom/id1434429161?i=1000530241019

The Case for Boredom on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4yxhcocfY1yrkNSvCTnLJs?si=r3np0HpMQjOv4LqddUwf7w

If you've never chosen a word of the year before, you'll want to

1️⃣ Listen to this episode here Word of the Year or Resolutions? on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/176-word-of-the-year-or-resolutions/id1434429161?i=1000545737438 Word of the Year 2022 on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PRwxKZZWD5hhciK3qx1BF?si=ymdBB4VfSC6I_YeCRxSioA

2️⃣ Get your WORD OF THE YEAR WORKSHEET here https://smbwell.com/word

Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/387

CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE:

⭐️Work with Coach Susie: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/

🤓The Love Your Life School Membership: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

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Whoa warriors, this episode wasn't planned.

It started on a walk. One small moment after another, until something landed so clearly that I stopped short, pulled out my phone, and hit record.

In this short bonus episode, I share a more personal side of my own life and what that walk stirred up for me in real time. It's reflective, honest, and a little different than my usual episodes.

Then, I bring you the heart of a listener-favorite teaching and walk you through how to choose your word of the year in a way that actually feels supportive instead of stressful. Not a word you should pick. A word that meets you where you are and gently guides you toward how you want to feel and live.

If you've been craving clarity, a reset, or a softer way to step into the year ahead, this episode is for you. Let it be a pause, a breath, and an invitation to choose on purpose.

If you liked this show, you'll like this one:

230: My Most Vulnerable Episode Yet on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/230-my-most-vulnerable-episode-yet/id1434429161?i=1000589799587

230: My Most Vulnerable Episode Yet on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2kU0nc1wDkFMS0zo2ZmdY0?si=YBmV7dfFTkaUcRGt4_962g

GET YOUR WORD OF THE YEAR WORKSHEET HERE: https://SMBwell.com/word

Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://smbwell.com/word-of-the-year-2026/

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Are you tired of being the one who holds everything and everyone together?

If you're the go-to problem solver, the one who jumps in to "help" before anyone even asks, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. 💛

This week, I'm joined by psychotherapist and author Leah Marone, whose new book Serial Fixer explores why so many of us over-function, over-accommodate, and lose ourselves in relationships. Together, we unpack what drives our urge to fix and how to finally stop.

💬 Join us as we talk about:

  • The difference between helping and fixing (and why it matters)
  • What's really behind our need to keep everyone happy
  • The hidden rewards of over-functioning that keep us stuck
  • Actual things you can say to validate others.
  • What happens when you stop managing everyone else's emotions
  • Simple, daily steps to release control and reconnect with yourself
  • How to Support not Solve (with your teenager, young adult, or spouse!)

Whether you call it people-pleasing, emotional outsourcing, codependency, or just "being the responsible one," this conversation will help you see that you're not broken and you're not alone.

If you've been craving lighter, freer, more balanced relationships, you'll want to listen in. Talking with Leah helped me so much. 🌿 Press play and start breaking the habit of fixing so you can finally find peace, connection, and joy that lasts.

If you liked this show, you'll like these too:

Lovingly Detached on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/286-loving-detachment/id1434429161?i=1000642743348

Lovingly Detached on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bL2I9rFFHSf18buCOEZMi?si=gOQRe5rAR1mwHhfEIl30ow

Popcorn parenting on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/292-popcorn-parenting/id1434429161?i=1000648160327

Popcorn parenting on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6W3ra8NW1jeJMx8quEQmwx?si=BtH-IixmT--23L3I6sxNtA

Manuals: https://smbwell.com/manuals-in-relationships/

Find out more about Leah here: https://www.leahmarone.com/

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This holiday season, skip the stress of finding the "perfect" gift. Time and time again, I've found that these three gifts last far longer than any new xbox game, fancy watch, or clothing item my teen or spouse wants. I made this week's Love Your Life Show episode to quickly share three things you can give your loved ones that will mean far more than anything you can buy. I think you'll like my ideas, especially when you listen in to hear how they work in real life!

Click play to learn simple ways to: ✨ Shift your focus to what's good in your spouse and kids 💬 Use words that build confidence and connection 🤝 Create loving memories through presence and touch

I credit these gifts as foundations to the close relationships I have with my kids now. They've also helped me in the empty nest! There's no time that's too late to start - End your year with less pressure and more peace, and give your loved ones what they truly want: you.

If you liked this show, you'll like these too: 10 Ways to Deepen Your Relationship on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/30-10-ways-to-deepen-your-relationship/id1434429161?i=1000430706493 10 Ways to Deepen Your Relationship on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6zTH6vdwdqFHSmLF9biqVI?si=j6ax0P2wQDmbAjzJbhqf3Q

Active Listening on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/active-listening/id1434429161?i=1000724674712 Active Listening on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2d7ZvGySJXicEZb2qIvxSK?si=76ab34247a8742ec

Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/385

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The holidays can bring joy AND… stress. Between the parties, the pressure, and the people-pleasing, it's easy to slip into that "F it" mindset with our wellness and mental health habits. Which is why many of us, myself included, get to January feeling down on ourselves and/or like our wellness is broken and we need massive change. Now. Dammit.

And yet, we know that mindset doesn't work. Did you know that more than 90% of people quit their new years resolutions before 20 days have passed?! By January 17th!

This year and in this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I'm inviting you to try something gentler: a good enough mindset. Instead of throwing your wellness out the window until January, what if you took just one minute to reset?

I'll walk you through simple, realistic stress reduction, wellness, and mental health tips that actually work. From movement to quick ways to calm your brain, nourish your body, and restore your energy. These are the small, mindful holiday habits that help you feel better (not behind) this season.

No perfection required 💗 just a willingness to start small.

Join me for your One-Minute Holiday Reset and learn how to bring more holiday wellness, peace, and self-compassion into your days. How would it feel to head into the new year feeling proud, grounded, and recharged?

If you liked this show, you'll like this one:

How to Change Your Life without Changing Your Life on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/161-how-to-change-your-life-without-changing-your-life/id1434429161?i=1000534653997

How to Change Your Life without Changing Your Life on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7LjTFPnJYvDjun1trMMXjJ?si=xUeh06g9RuWBjrYlI4-XFQ

Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/384

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Do you ever feel drained or tired after your interactions with others in your life? Like maybe your spouse or teen but also with a parent, sibling, coworker or friend?

Please know, this is totally normal. We weren't taught skillful relationship tools and so it makes sense that we'll feel more reactive, resentful, or heavy after certain interactions.

The great news is that we can learn these skills! In fact, I've found that there are some very simple things I've learned that make all the difference for me in how I feel in my relationships. Even better news? I share three simple ones today. Just in time for you to use them over the holidays! 🌲

These skills aren't about changing others; they're about helping you feel calmer, more confident, and back in control of your emotional energy. If you use them, you'll be practicing mindful communication, active listening, and even non-violent communication (perfect for what's happening in the world right now!).

Tune in and start turning those draining interactions into moments of growth, love, and peace.

NEW! 🚨Free PDF with top ranked episodes on Narcissism, Energy Vampires, and Emotionally Immature People: https://SMBwell.com/narc

If you liked this show, you'll like this one:

How to STOP Over-functioning and FEEL BETTER on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000554161604

How to STOP Over-functioning and FEEL BETTER on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JPETjXq221KsocVrQkXrR?si=dUdidIrZRNKQYynRTpkPqg

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Why do some relationships feel so draining?

Do you ever feel stressed when you hear those studies talk about how important healthy relationships are?

I know I do! When I hear relationship and happiness experts say how important the quality of the relationships we're in are, I can sometimes feel overwhelmed and drained, with a "but wait, this is my kid?"

Well this is the episode for you! I have looked back over the past 381 episodes of the Love Your Life Show to teach you the thing to help you feel less stressed and more peace and calm. Just in time for the holidays!

Whether you're feeling drained after interacting with a partner, a parent, a teen, or a friend, this will help! We'll let them be emotionally immature or reactive while we learn this basic shift to feel less reactive and more in control of your emotions.

So, for those relationships we want to keep, click play to feel lighter, calmer, and more empowered.

🎁 Resources Mentioned: ✨ Free Relationship PDF for Narcissistic & Emotionally Immature Relationships → www.smbwell.com/narc

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If you liked this show, you'll like these two:

Let Them [Emotional Freedom] on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000619325997

Let Them [Emotional Freedom] on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5o6LzBpYFIB7QvEZJwiLp9?si=v4wKTmRyQeqXAyTwS7ECzQ

Expectations and Expectation Hangovers in Relationship on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000644436619

Expectations and Expectation Hangovers in Relationship on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/1YQcTIJ6D2mPLMS2n1kIDz?si=gnv9ikccRuuS3wEiQ8Uu1g

Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/382

⭐️Work with Coach Susie: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/

🤓The Love Your Life School Membership-http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

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Do you feel like you're carrying everyone else's needs on your shoulders? Or maybe you struggle to set boundaries without feeling guilty? You are not alone.

In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, Susie Pettit sits down with Dr. Zoe Shaw, a licensed psychotherapist, life coach, podcast host, and author of Stronger in the Difficult Places. Dr. Zoe specializes in helping women heal from complex shame™ and codependency so they can experience healthy love, freedom, and stronger relationships…including the one with themselves.

Together, Susie and Dr. Zoe unpack: ✨ What complex shame really is and how it sneaks into our daily lives ✨ The difference between healthy guilt and toxic shame ✨ Why so many women struggle with codependency in midlife ✨ How to set boundaries without the guilt ✨ The first steps to breaking unhealthy patterns and creating a lighter, freer life

If you've ever thought, "It's too late for me to change," or felt exhausted from always taking care of others before yourself—this conversation will give you the hope and tools you need.

Press play and discover how you can become stronger in your own difficult places.

If you liked this show, you'll like this one:

How to STOP Over-Functioning and FEEL BETTER on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/188-how-to-stop-overfunctioning-and-feel-better/id1434429161?i=1000554161604 How to STOP Over-Functioning and FEEL BETTER on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JPETjXq221KsocVrQkXrR?si=ec41e2c71af74168 Find Dr. Zoe Shaw's book, podcast and all other great things mentioned here👉🏾https://SMBwell.com/381

Get her book here:

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What if this holiday season you could walk into family gatherings feeling calm, grounded, and at peace—no matter what your relatives do? 🎄🕎

In this episode of The Love Your Life Show, Susie Pettit reveals a surprising secret that can help you handle the aunt who always criticizes your clothes, the dad who brings up politics, the uncle who drinks too much, or the sibling glued to their phone.

Instead of dreading the drama or wishing people would change, Susie will show you how this one mindset shift can free you from frustration, help you set boundaries that actually work, and let you enjoy your holidays in a whole new way.

If you liked this show, you'll like this one:

How Lowering Your Expectations Helps Your Relationships on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/71-how-lowering-your-expectations-helps-your-relationships/id1434429161?i=1000459268579

How Lowering Your Expectations Helps Your Relationships on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FX8n9nQk2d7hRAyUzJ6eV?si=N6K73wYJSvuCEkCM7p39rg

Boundaries AND Unconditional Love on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/217-can-you-have-boundaries-and-unconditional-love/id1434429161?i=1000581490495

Boundaries AND Unconditional Love on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0M5zIyHvryHm26EiEbqXXF?si=1389340e9cf94cff

Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/380

CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE:

⭐️Work with Coach Susie: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/

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What can the Australian outback and a Dr. Seuss story teach us about perfectionism and anxiety?

Ever hear yourself saying "I'll feel better once 'this' is over" or 'this' is done? Like, once your kid gets through this thing or your partner learns how to manage his anger or you lose that weight or you check off that last goal? That's the trap of the arrival fallacy, and it keeps so many of us stuck in worry and self-criticism. For me, I find that it steals my present day happiness and calm. I'm always feeling like there's something more to do or fix or change.

Well, listen to this episode as I share two powerful life lessons that were reinforced for me when I was on my Australian camper van adventure through the outback and Great Barrier Reef. With wisdom from Dr. Seuss's Solla Sollew, I'll share how perfectionism and anxiety sneak into our daily lives (and how to kick those joy stealers out!)

If you've ever felt weighed down by worry, waiting for "someday" to feel better, this conversation will help you see why life doesn't need to be perfect to be meaningful—and how to experience more peace and joy today.

If you liked this show, you'll like this one:

How To Worry Better: https://smbwell.com/how-to-worry-better/

Lovingly detached on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-your-life-show/id1434429161?i=1000642743348

Popcorn parenting on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-your-life-show/id1434429161?i=1000648160327

Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/379

CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE:

⭐️Work with Coach Susie: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/

🤓The Love Your Life School Membership-http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

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🩷Find and follow her on YouTube-LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube

Or Instagram-https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

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Are you struggling to set boundaries with a parent? Do you feel responsible for other people's emotions? Are you having trouble breaking free from codependent behavior?

Well great news….you might be experiencing enmeshment! Enmeshment and enmeshment trauma can deeply affect your sense of self, your peace, and your current relationships.

In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I sit down with expert Dr. Kate Balestrieri, to break down: - What enmeshment and enmeshment trauma really are - How it shows up in families, divorces, and romantic relationships - Red flags that you might be stuck in an enmeshed dynamic - How to begin healing and individuating (even if this has been your "normal" for years) - How to be the CYCLE BREAKER 🙌🏾

Whether you were the child who had to emotionally support a parent, or the parent realizing you may have leaned too heavily on your kids, or you've heard of emotional incest or none of those but love learning about new things, this episode is a must listen!

🎧 Listen now to understand enmeshment and take the first steps toward freedom.

If you liked this show, you'll like this one: Eloisa, please hyperlink and make this prettier 🤓

Codependency + Over-Responsibility on Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000673249931

Codependency + Over-Responsibility on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5fet9LWWFslZJODHpjV3or?si=6f6a7b675e394bdf

Connect with Dr. Kate and get the links we mentioned here👉🏾

https://SMBwell.com/378

⭐️Break your enmeshment patterns! Join the Love Your Life School now: http://TheLoveYourLifeSchool.com

⭐️Get one-on-one support from Coach Susie here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=11643751

⭐️Find this video on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS

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Have you ever left a conversation replaying it in your head, wishing you had had the perfect response? In this episode, Susie Pettit shares two powerful tools that will help you stay calm, protect your energy, and know exactly what to say when someone is rude or disrespectful.

Whether you're dealing with a moody teen, a critical parent, or a dismissive co-worker, you'll learn simple strategies to stop pleasing people, set boundaries, and step into your self-authority without guilt.

Because while you can't control rude people…you can control how much power they have over you. 🙌🏾

🎧 Tune in now to learn how to: - Stay calm when others get disrespectful - Use short phrases that stop arguments before they start - Protect your peace with toxic people - Step into the season with more confidence and freedom

If you liked this show, you'll like this one:

How to Deal with Emotionally Immature People on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-communicate-with-narcissists-and/id1434429161?i=1000711108596

How to Deal with Emotionally Immature People on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FTaNbB8tCwPfI0sLyix92?si=80962a636d7144f7

Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/377

CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE: ⭐️Work with Coach Susie: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓The Love Your Life School Membership: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Support Susie's Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🩷Find and follow her on YouTube: LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS Or Instagram: https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

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Do you ever feel guilty taking time to do something you enjoy?

Or have you ever said things like "I don't have time for that" (and by that, you mean basic human needs, like you don't have time to eat, to sleep, to pee?!?)

Maybe you are running around so much taking care of everyone and everything that you find yourself fantasizing about hiding in a closet somewhere for a couple of days?

I've been there/thought that and am so excited for you to listen to this interview. This week I'm joined by Jenny Lytle, a nurse with over 30 years of experience in end-of-life and hospice care. She now helps caregivers stop running on empty so they can keep showing up without losing themselves in the process.

Together, we talk about:

  • How to keep caring without collapsing
  • What we get wrong about being a "good caregiver"
  • How to survive caregiving and being in the sandwich generation
  • Tiny, doable ways to refill your energy tank (even if you only have 10 minutes)

If you're the one holding everything (and everyone) together, caring for aging parents, supporting kids, managing the household, this episode is for you.

If you liked this show, you'll like this one:

Self Care is NOT Selfish on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7-self-care-is-not-selfish/id1434429161?i=1000420602956

Self Care is NOT Selfish on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/55jg3Kwif8eFiGKbf2OBJe?si=39e0b2dbb11240f9

Get all the links we mentioned and connect with Jenny Lytle go here👉🏾https://SMBwell.com/376

Watch the interview on YouTube here:

⭐️ NEW OPPORTUNITY: 20-min Life Consult https://smb.as.me/lifeconsult ⭐️

🤓The Love Your Life School Membership: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

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Last week, in part one, we talked about three common behaviors many of us carry after leaving a narcissistic relationship: hypervigilance and people-pleasing, difficulty trusting our perceptions, and emotional dysregulation or numbness.

In this week’s episode of The Love Your Life Show, we’re talking about how to break free from those patterns so you can move forward with more peace, confidence, and joy. You’ll learn practical, compassionate steps for:

  • Calming hypervigilance and reclaiming your energy
  • Rebuilding trust in your own thoughts and feelings
  • Regulating emotions and reconnecting to yourself

If you’ve ever wondered “I’m out… but why do I still feel stuck?” this episode will give you the tools to start shifting your life in small, powerful ways. This is your next step in healing — and you don’t have to do it alone.

If you liked this show, don’t miss part one last week!

Also, here’s another great one:

How To Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/62-how-to-raise-emotionally-empowered-kids/id1434429161?i=1000452847373

How To Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Yp3R4Un5XBfMtcPczNp7l?si=d3d8d72f989a422c

This is an extra special important one to share with someone you care about in your life. Please click the link and share away.

Also, it’s my birthday week! ☕️For the price of a coffee, please head to https://patreon.com/susiepettit to support my mission and me, while I sit here week after week, year after year, bringing you tips and support to live a life you love. You matter to me, warrior! 💗

Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/375 ⭐️Work with Coach Susie: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓The Love Your Life School Membership: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 👋🏽 Let’s be friends on Instagram: https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

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If you’ve ever been in a narcissistic relationship (with a partner, parent, boss, or friend), you know the effects don’t magically disappear when you leave. In fact, sometimes that’s when the real work begins.

In this episode of The Love Your Life Show, I share three common behaviors many of us carry after narcissistic abuse:

  • Hypervigilance and people-pleasing
  • Difficulty trusting your own perceptions
  • Emotional dysregulation or numbness

These aren’t signs you’re broken. Rather, they’re survival patterns your brain and body learned in unsafe environments. Coping techniques you learned to protect yourself in complex PTSD.

Today is part one of a two-part series, and we’re starting with awareness: how these behaviors show up, what they look like in everyday life, and why you might still be doing them even years later.

Whether you’re early in recovery or decades out, this episode will help you see your patterns with compassion — and prepare you for next week’s conversation about how to heal and move forward.

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:

Narcissistic Abuse Recovery on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/narcissistic-abuse-recovery/id1434429161?i=1000679967740

Narcissistic Abuse Recovery on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4LZOMV5GGxgk21Tt2oMtYu?si=fe90af4f7cb24793

This is an extra special important one to share with someone you care about in your life. Please click the link and share away.

Also, it’s my birthday next week! And I’d love to share a cup of coffee with you! For the price of a coffee, please head to https://patreon.com/susiepettit to support my mission and me, while I sit here week after week, year after year, bringing you tips and support to live a life you love. You matter to me, warrior! 💗

Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/374

⭐️Work with Coach Susie - https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/

🤓The Love Your Life School Membership - http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

👋🏽 Let’s be friends on Instagram - https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

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Are you questioning whether that nightly glass of wine is actually serving you? Feeling like you're stuck in the "wine mom" cycle but not sure how to break free? I'm sitting down with Emily Allen, a certified alcohol-free life coach, to have an honest conversation about what it really means to live alcohol-free in midlife - and why it might be the game-changer you've been looking for.

Emily shares her personal journey from wine o'clock to freedom, including the wake-up call that shifted everything for her. We're talking about why the alcohol industry has specifically targeted midlife women, how "wine culture" keeps us feeling trapped, and what actually happens when you choose to step away from drinking. From navigating social pressure and family dynamics to discovering energy and clarity you forgot you had, Emily and Susie speak of their personal experiences and surprise at the benefits of sobriety and alcohol free living. You don’t want to miss this!

If you've ever wondered if there's more to life than managing your days around when you can have your next drink, or if you're simply curious about what an alcohol-free lifestyle could look like, this conversation will open your eyes to possibilities you may not have considered. It's time to consider if an alcohol free lifestyle might be part of you living a life you love and thriving in midlife!

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:

Living Sober with Lori Massicot on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000501793535

Living Sober with Lori Massicot on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7htBqSLD923uj4W2v23bj8?si=Ecfk_hWsQwerUUeDkQ1KPw

One Percent Better on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000569733995

One Percent Better on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0jwwj6ulR7MPAMMGjbvxzo?si=IWhiUBKpSp-shpiF0fVHIw

Get all the links we mentioned and connect with Emily go here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/373

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Join us in the Love Your Life School next month as we QUIT SOMETHING! (maybe your thing is alcohol?) If you haven’t yet, why not? I know your health and wellbeing matter, what do you have to lose (except hangovers, weight, poor sleep, and anxiety)? http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

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Did you know that you can email me suggestions of subjects to podcast on? And, did you know I often ask my Instagram followers what they think I should podcast on? Please remember, whether this is your first episode of the Love your Life Show or your 372, I make these for you! This episode is because you let me know that you want to feel more confident in your everyday life? Well yahoo because I know how to help!

In this episode, I share two simple daily habits you can start using today to boost your confidence and quiet that inner critic. These are quick practices that have helped me and my clients show up with more ease: whether as a mom, at work, in relationships, or just in how we feel about ourselves.

You’ll hear why confidence is something you create (not something you’re born with), how self-doubt sneaks in, and exactly how to start building self-trust.

These are two things that I do daily that help me and I can’t wait for you to listen so they help you too. Thanks for listening to shows like this!

QUICK JOIN NOW: Get the September trainings and be all set to QUIT SOMETHING when October arrives

💫http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com💫

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:

Confidence and Self-Doubt on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/269-confidence-and-self-doubt/id1434429161?i=1000630128440

Confidence and Self-Doubt on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ulyPw9nzAckprVPswHSS8?si=86443f3feda044f6

Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/372

⭐️Work with Coach Susie: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/

🙌🏾 Keep this podcast ad free! https://patreon.com/susiepettit

🩷Find and follow her on Instagram https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

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Is food addiction real — and what does it mean for you? In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I talk with neuroscientist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson, founder of Bright Line Eating. We talk about the surprising science behind food addiction. You will want to listen in and hear what she says about willpower and our brain chemistry.

We explore:

  • How dopamine and food cravings create compulsive eating patterns
  • Why certain brains are more susceptible to sugar and processed food addiction
  • The four “bright lines” that help people find freedom from dieting — not restriction
  • The pros and cons of GLP‑1 medications like Ozempic for sustainable weight loss

If you’ve struggled with emotional eating, yo-yo dieting, or feeling “out of control” around food, this conversation will help you understand the brain science of weight loss. Even greater news? It will give you hope that freedom is possible.

Listen now to shift how you see food, addiction, and yourself.

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:

Who's Running the Show? Your Adult or Your Child Brain? on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/94-adult-brain/id1434429161?i=1000475156589

Who's Running the Show? Your Adult or Your Child Brain? On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3i1cf87rqHtZVAyBzJbUlm?si=-tq3h4NJRgGo6iDx51pDPA

To find the food addiction quiz, the Bright Line books and how to connect with her further, click here 👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/371

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💬 Share this with a friend who’s sick of feeling out of control with food.

👩🏼‍🎓Take it to the next level and join the Love Your Life School http://theloveyourlifeschool.com/. We are working on this very thing through the end of October. If something from this episode spoke to you, take the next step and join the school today.

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Do you ever feel like people tune out when you're trying to help? You’re listening, offering advice, maybe even sharing your own story…but somehow, they shut down?

In this episode, I break down the powerful communication skill of active listening. It’s a simple, often overlooked tool that deepens connection and builds trust in your relationships.

Whether you’re a parent, a partner, or a leader, learning how to listen without fixing can transform how others respond to you. I will walk you through the four essential steps of active listening in relationships, how to recognize the type of conversation you're in (thanks Charles Duhigg!), and why your good intentions might be missing the mark.

If you want to improve communication, connect more deeply with your kids, or stop feeling like you’re doing all the talking and none of the bonding, this episode is for you.

You’ll leave with tools you can use today to feel more confident, calm, and connected in the moments that matter most.

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:

Communication Tool: Less Drama, More Connection on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/communication-tool-less-drama-more-connection/id1434429161?i=1000658725819

Communication Tool: Less Drama, More Connection on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4t8QgA2UAiFkB9a9XrZszU?si=7877a605f3f34350

Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/370

⭐️Work with Coach Susie: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/

🤓The Love Your Life School http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

💬 Share this with a friend who feels disconnected or is frustrated by her teen’s behavior. https://smbwell.com/listen

🙌🏾 Support Susie and keep this show Ad Free: https://patreon.com/susiepettit

🩷Let’s be friends on Instagram - https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

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Pssst: Do you start each day with the best intentions only to end up in bed feeling disappointed and asking "Why didn't I do what I said I would do?"

Great news! You're not broken.

Join me, certified life and wellness coach, Susie Pettit as I teach two key things about your brain that, once you learn them, you’ll feel less broken. You’ll understand why it’s not about willpower or motivation. Further, you will understand why even smart, successful people struggle to follow through on their goals.

I’d love for you to listen to discover the two main reasons your brain sabotages your best intentions… and more importantly, learn how to work WITH your brain instead of against it.

You'll learn about:

  • Your brain's motivational triad and why willpower fails
  • The hidden impact of decision fatigue on your daily choices
  • Why "trying harder" isn't the solution (and what actually works)
  • The 4 research-backed habits that raise your happiness set point
  • How to stop the cycle of setting goals, missing them, and feeling terrible

If you're tired of living a "good enough" life and ready to build unshakeable self-trust, this episode will change how you approach your days forever. Stop settling and start living the life you actually want.

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:

Who's Running the Show? Your Adult or Your Child Brain? On Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000475156589 Who's Running the Show? Your Adult or Your Child Brain? On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3i1cf87rqHtZVAyBzJbUlm?si=LtnDiU_qTXye_QN3fGrn0A Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/369

Get the PODCAST ROADMAP here: https://SMBwell.com/roadmap

QUICK! Learn the 4 habits and join the Love Your Life School Now! Http://TheLoveYourLifeSchool.com

(if it’s past September 2025, you can see if her HAPPINESS HABITS course is still available here: https://SMBwell.com/happy )

🙌🏾 Support Susie’s Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit

🩷Find and follow her on Instagram-https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

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How are you feeling about the amount of time you’re spending on your phone?

If you’re anything like me, you may feel a bit out of control about your phone. Listen in to learn how, when I noticed I was feeling uncomfortable about the time I was spending on the phone and what I found out about my actual time and what that translated to for my life. 😳 Which is why I dug in and made this episode! I love learning the small things that make big, healthy changes in our lives. And I am here to help in this episode. Listen in to learn:

  • The real cost of phone addiction; not just for you, but for your kids, your health, your happiness, and your peace of mind. - Why tech use is so addictive and something you don’t want to ignore; - How to Break the Addictive Pattern and Take Back our Brains (and attention spans!) - Why setting boundaries is one of the kindest things we can do for our kids (even though they won’t like it) I’ll share the simple way to take back your brain. Start using this one strategy today and I promise by next week you’ll feel more in control. Next week!!! Let’s do it!

This isn’t about ditching your phone or feeling guilty. It’s about being intentional and modeling healthy use in a screen-obsessed world. If you’ve ever thought “this isn’t how I want to spend my life,” this episode is for you. Let’s break free together. Press play, warrior 💛

CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE:

💰$20 for 20 minutes of phone addiction advice: https://smb.as.me/20min

💻Get the show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/368

🤓The Love Your Life School Membership-http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

🙌🏾 Support Susie’s Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit

🩷Don’t miss a Love Your Life Tip! Get the Weekly Wellness Newsletter

😊Let’s be friends on Instagram! https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:

Who's Running the Show? Your Adult or Your Child Brain? On Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000475156589 Who's Running the Show? Your Adult or Your Child Brain? On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3i1cf87rqHtZVAyBzJbUlm?si=LtnDiU_qTXye_QN3fGrn0A Digital Wellness + Screen Addiction On Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000647342610 Digital Wellness + Screen Addiction On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0S2HlWc53EivgYpqei8XqD?si=c7ZJrL1FQsmdCr_2MWJOfw

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If you've ever felt guilty for setting limits or exhausted from repeating the same boundary over and over again…you’re not alone! And you’re not doing it wrong 💕

In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, we’re talking about the often-unseen emotional labor of parenting: setting and holding boundaries with our kids. As a mom myself, I know it’s hard work. And as a parent coach and parent educator, I know it’s possibly the most important work we’ll do as moms. So please tune in!

We’ll cover: - Why boundaries are a form of love and safety - Two harmful myths that make boundaries feel even harder - A 3-step process for setting boundaries that actually stick - What to do when your child resists (because they will)

If you’re trying to raise emotionally healthy kids without losing yourself, this episode will give you the encouragement and tools to keep going.

Whether your kids are 5 or 35, this episode will help you. If you’re ready to stop wavering, stop over-explaining, and start feeling more CONFIDENT as a mom, this episode is for you.

Thanks for being the type of person who listens to shows like this! 💝

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:

How to Communicate with Narcissists and Emotionally Immature People on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-to-communicate-with-narcissists-and/id1434429161?i=1000711108596

How to Communicate with Narcissists and Emotionally Immature People on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FTaNbB8tCwPfI0sLyix92?si=0f79e90dbfcf4274 Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/367

👩🏼‍🍼 Take Susie’s Parenting Class “HOW TO RAISE A HUMAN” on sale now here: https://SMBwell.com/parenting

⭐️ Get individual support from Coach Susie: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/

🤓 The Love Your Life School Membership-http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

🙌🏾 Support Susie’s Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit

🩷 Connect with me on Instagram so I can cheer you on https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

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Warriors! What if you learned that waking up to pee in the middle of the night is not just a part of being a woman and there were things you could do about it? How about leaking when you’re exercising, sneezing, or jumping?

It’s for real!

This week on the Love Your Life Show, I have a super helpful conversation with Dr. Kassie DeWitt, a pelvic floor and bladder health expert. She not only busts the myths we’ve been told about leaking, urgency, and nighttime peeing, she helps us learn the healthy things we can do (and that we can teach to our kids) for bladder health.

We talk about why these issues are common but not normal, how hormonal shifts impact your bladder, and what you can actually do to stop leaks and ditch the pads. Dr. Kassie shares her top lifestyle tips, nighttime pee solutions, and what to start (or stop) doing today to take control of your bladder health—for good.

Whether you're in perimenopause, menopause, or beyond, I can’t wait for you to listen!

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:

Rethinking Menopause & HRT: Your Best Self Starts Now on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rethinking-menopause-hrt-your-best-self-starts-now/id1434429161?i=1000713365898

Rethinking Menopause & HRT: Your Best Self Starts Now on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5TwRaLgGLrmxBzLlT7vpBu?si=LEQ36rdcQoaS4_xaNNoQlQ

Get all the links we mentioned and connect with Dr. Kassie Dewitt here👉🏾https://SMBwell.com/366

CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE:

⭐️ Work with Coach Susie: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/

🤓 The Love Your Life School Membership - http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

🙌🏾 Support Susie’s Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit

🩷 Watch us on YouTube here: LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS

Or Instagram - https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

Dr. Kassie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.kassiedewittotd/

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Parenting is one of the most important jobs on this planet, and one of the hardest. Listen in to learn what you can do to help yourself before and during the empty nest period.

In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I help you feel more confident as a parent by simplifying the things for you to focus on; whether your kids are still living at home or already flown.

I share real-life stories (including one that hit me recently) and give practical ways to feel less lost and more proud.

You’ll hear:

  • How to prepare yourself now while your kids are still home
  • The 3 parenting jobs that reduce drama and increase connection
  • What to do with the big feelings when they don’t need you anymore
  • How to start living a life that’s full, even when your house feels empty

Whether you're in the thick of it or bracing for goodbye, this one’s for you.

Because love doesn't end when they launch — and neither does your purpose.

Let’s grow through it, warrior 💛

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:

5 Pillars of Parenting on Apple Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/five-pillars-of-parenting/id1434429161?i=1000669104820

5 Pillars of Parenting on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4nvB70p5Ufd1UcLS9ttyUT?si=xOFzRtIBRs-56Q1sdj0bIQ

Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/365

⭐️Work with Coach Susie: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/

🩷 Take the PARENTING CLASS HERE: https://smbwell.com/parenting

🙌🏾 Jump in the Love Your Life School and make your LIFE LIST here: https://SMBwell.com/lifeschool

Find and follow her on YouTube-LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube

Or Instagram-https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

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Ready to feel more alive in your life again?

Do you ever feel like you’re moving from one thing to the next without feeling what it’s like to be doing those things? Almost like you’re programmed from the outside, do this then do that? And then what, at the end of the day you’re like, okay bedtime. All to rinse and repeat the next day?

Been there, done that.

Many of us feel like we have one setting: GO! And no matter whether we’re on vacation or in a regular week, it’s go go go until all those things on our to do list and people in our lives are taken care of. Like we have a constant buzzing in the background.

Well guess what, that’s exhausting!!!! 😮‍💨 (not to mention has long term health hazards!).

I lived this way for years (and it seems to be my set point that I return to if I’m not careful), I research this stuff and this episode is for you. Short and to the point with something you can do TODAY that will actually make a difference. I double pinky promise you.

Listen in to Certified Life Coach Susie Pettit to see why those precious in-between moments are either fueling your burnout or becoming your secret weapon for joy.If you're a high-achieving woman whose days feel like they're flying by in a blur, this episode is your roadmap to reclaiming joy.

In this episode, you'll discover:

  • The shocking truth about what you're really doing in your "downtime"
  • Why your brain fights against rest (and how to win)
  • The simple 3-step plan to reclaim your mini-moments
  • 10+ ideas for 5-minute joy breaks that actually restore you
  • How to break free from the internal patriarchy keeping you exhausted

No more autopilot living. No more feeling like your life is happening without you. This isn't about adding more to your plate, that’s the last thing us busy moms need! Rather, it's about feeling more present in our days; like they’re not something to get through. I really want this for you!

Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/364

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:

How to Have More Fun on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-have-more-fun/id1434429161?i=1000663157732

How to Have More Fun on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Xk0zHuNjuGUHfoXuWJpHf?si=62789a703686470d

Want more support? 📩 Subscribe to the weekly newsletter so you never miss an episode. http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA

💬 Share this with a friend who’s feeling flat or exhausted (or is angry at everyone and everything).

👩🏼‍🎓Take it to the next level and join the Love Your Life School http://theloveyourlifeschool.com/

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If you’ve ever had negative thoughts about aging or growing older (haven’t we all?), you don’t want to miss this interview on the Love Your Life Show. Not only will it help you think (and feel!) more positively about aging and what’s possible for you, we give actionable things that you can start in your 30s, 40s, and 50s to set you up for vitality as you age.

I have author Allison Davis and It will help you question what you think about aging and what you think is possible for you with aging.

In my conversation with Allison Davis, former Naturopath now author of the book: Sixty is a Good Start, we explored so many helpful things like:

⭐️How our mindset shapes the way we age

⭐️Specific, small steps to support our bodies

⭐️How our “Environment Triggers Behavior”

⭐️The importance of paying attention to the words we say

⭐️How to move away from diet thinking for our best life

⭐️Bridge Thoughts and self development

And much much more! Listen to the end because she gives specific tips from her book and if you’re eager to get started, make sure you sign up for the Love Your Life School because, not only is this sort of intentional living something we work on all the time, in the month of August, I lead warriors through the Life List experience. It’s a great way to feel more purposeful and motivated about the life you’re living. It helps me every year and I can’t wait to share it with you!

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:

Bridge Thoughts on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000595118541

Bridge Thoughts on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/03rxxlNQOb6uo6xunabqJn?si=382e3ce056ab48bd

To find all the links mentioned, including Allison’s book and website, click here👉🏾

https://SMBwell.com/363

To plan your own big goal and small goals, join the Love Your Life School here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com We are working on this in August!

Connect with Susie here: https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

Watch this video on YouTube here: LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS

Keep the podcast ad free, support Susie here https://patreon.com/susiepettit

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The World Happiness Report is out and I have the 3 big things you can do to boost your mood and impact the world around you. Win Win!

So many of us are feeling a bit off lately. Okay, not a bit. A lot! And I wanted to provide some simple things you can do to not only raise your happiness set point, but also to influence the set point and energy of those around you. If your brain is telling you that you are powerless, don’t believe it. You have far more influence than you think.

In this uplifting episode, Susie Pettit breaks down the 2025 World Happiness Report and shares three science-backed ways to feel better now—all while making a positive impact on the world around you. Tune in to start feeling lighter, happier, and more connected—today.

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:

Top 5 Habits to Change Your Life on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000649001037

Top 5 Habits to Change Your Life on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7urjOHX5UPqNqHPVEfEYIG?si=9ed95dfebc62418a

Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/362

CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE:

⭐️Work with Coach Susie: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/

🤓The Love Your Life School Membership: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

🙌🏾 Support Susie. Buy me a coffee here: https://patreon.com/susiepettit

🩷Find and follow her on Instagram: https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

Or YouTube: LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS

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Hey warrior, does it feel like you’ve ried every food plan, every tracker, every “reset”... and still feel stuck? 😩 You’re not alone — and you’re not broken.

In this week’s episode of the Love Your Life Show, I’m joined by Elizabeth Dall, a certified women’s nutrition and behavior change coach, to talk about what actually works when it comes to healing your relationship with food — especially in midlife.

We talk about:

  • Why food isn’t the problem (and neither are you)
  • How to stop the all-or-nothing, self sabotage cycle
  • The mindset shift that will help you eat foods that are in line with your health goals…without shame or restriction
  • What it really means to have food freedom
  • How Susie’s curious over furious model works with emotional eating,
  • And much more!

This isn’t about willpower. I can’t wait for you to listen (and to stop “starting over”).

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:

[Midyear Checkin] One Percent Better on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midyear-checkin-one-percent-better/id1434429161?i=1000569733995

One Percent Better on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0jwwj6ulR7MPAMMGjbvxzo?si=008ba0d485944add

Get all the links we mentioned (including the free meditation!) and connect with Elizabeth Dall go here👉🏾https://SMBwell.com/361

Get coaching on your food thoughts:

  • Work one-on-one with Susie: https://smb.as.me/

  • Get group coaching: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

  • Support Susie’s mission here: https://patreon.com/susiepettit

  • Connect with Susie on Instagram: https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

  • Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awomanofwellness/

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Feel Like You're Always Fixing, Pleasing, or Controlling? Try This.

What if you stopped trying so hard to make everyone else happy… and just let them?

In this powerful refresh of the Let Them theory, I’m giving you a 15-minute reminder that you are not responsible for everyone’s emotions and behaviors. That’s their job. Your job? Taking care of you.

This episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever thought:

  • “Why can’t they just do it my way?”
  • “I’m so tired of being the one who holds everything together.”
  • “If I let them act like that, won’t everything fall apart?”

Inside, we cover:

  • What Let Them really means (and what it doesn’t)
  • How to set emotional boundaries without guilt
  • Why this one mindset shift can free you from resentment and burnout
  • Simple examples you can apply today with your kids, partner, or friends

You deserve lightness. You deserve peace. And you don’t have to carry everyone else to get there.

Let them… and love yourself.

Press play and reclaim your power, warrior.

If you liked this show, you’ll like these two:

Let Them [Emotional Freedom Series] on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/let-them-emotional-freedom-series/id1434429161?i=1000619325997

Let Them [Emotional Freedom Series] On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5o6LzBpYFIB7QvEZJwiLp9?si=09ee9776fed74cba

Let Them 2.0 on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/let-them-2-0/id1434429161?i=1000627686099

Let Them Graduate Level on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4PMCbNsLAJPnT89sgJ3BrU?si=5cf45269b3f54bcc

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This week on the Love Your Life Show, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Maria Sophocles—a women’s health and menopause expert on a mission to help us feel empowered and informed during this stage of life.

We’re busting some of the biggest myths about hormone therapy—like the idea that it causes cancer, leads to weight gain, or isn’t safe if you’ve had blood clots. (Spoiler alert: there’s so much more to the story.)

Dr. Sophocles also shares something most women never hear—that testosterone is a hormone we need to be talking about, too.

This episode is here to help you feel less confused and more confident about your options, your body, and your next steps. You deserve to feel supported and vibrant—not dismissed.

Let’s walk through this together, warrior. 💛

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:

Perimenopause & Menopause: What You Need to Know on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000700857606

Perimenopause & Menopause: What You Need to Know on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7fwYhCPxlfLVSE5c1cyxDr?si=a6ebe99d5d984a9a

To read more and find the RESOURCES mentioned on this episode, go here 👉🏾https://SMBwell.com/359

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Do you ever find it easier to just keep doing what you’re doing rather than what’s best for you?

Do you hear about boundaries and nod along like, makes sense, but when it comes to opening your mouth you talk yourself out of it?

Or maybe you’re like me, you’d say yes when you want to say no, and then feel like no one understands how much I’m doing and how tired I am?

Today on the Love Your Life Show, I’m here to reassure you that you’re not alone and the solution isn’t as far away as you think. There’s a tiny piece that most of the boundary experts on instagram and tiktok are missing that, once you learn it, makes all of this feel much less hard.

In this episode, I'm digging into why setting boundaries feels so hard for so many of us, even those listeners who grew up in the most loving and supportive homes.

As women, and especially as recovering people-pleasers and codependents, we often fall into a pattern of keeping the peace—on the outside—while we’re boiling inside. This episode is a warm and honest invitation to explore that pattern with compassion. I’ll help you see where this behavior started, why it made sense at the time, and how it’s costing you now. Most importantly, I’ll share the missing piece that will help you begin speaking up for yourself—without blowing up your life or your relationships.

You don’t have to go from silence to shouting. You just need to begin. If you’re ready to stop abandoning yourself and start building stronger, more honest relationships, this one’s for you. ⭐️

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:

Boundaries without the B*tchiness On Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000524730385

Boundaries without the B*tchiness On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2luL8lYiqSElaOkYAuZarD?si=Fr273yOGQ_iAdJpued2mCg

Unconditional Love & Boundaries: Your Holiday Survival Guide on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000680778616

Unconditional Love & Boundaries: Your Holiday Survival Guide on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/1f7pZa7jyrTpB35kIn6hZ7?si=fb76c4bfd1414359

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Get the full show notes here 👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/358

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Warriors! Here are the strategies that work when interacting with narcissists or emotionally immature people. These are ways that I’ve kept my cool even in the craziest of situations and I’m so excited to share them with you.

You know those conversations that leave you feeling drained, confused, or like you’re the one who did something wrong — even when you didn’t?

The person you’re interacting with may be a narcissist, or maybe just acting like an emotional child. No matter, these tools work!

Instead of spiraling into frustration or self-doubt, doing these 4 things help you feel more calm and in control.

In this follow-up episode, I’m sharing clear, actionable tools to help you communicate with all our people, whether they’re currently acting emotionally immature or narcissists. These tools help you stay grounded no matter what they’re throwing your way.

Whether it’s a partner, parent, teenager, coworker, adult child, or friend, these tools will help you so much. They help me navigate tricky dynamics with more ease, clarity, and confidence.

🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn: * How to communicate more effectively (aka How to act like an adult when the people around you are not) * 4 Different Relationships Techniques (and how to use them) * What to stop doing immediately if you want to preserve your energy * How to avoid over-functioning in emotionally draining relationships * How to shift from reaction to intention in conversations that trigger you * Why trying to “get them to understand” is a dead-end street

This is your reminder that it’s not your job to fix people. We “let them” be them. It’s your job to take care of you. This episode will help you do just that. 💛

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:

Truth Bomb: It's Not About You! On Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000501078688

Truth Bomb: It's Not About You! On Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2TxQu1k5OVR5dsHP3UKB3x?si=cs2hStFqTWSkZA83JJ0rWA

Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/357

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Feeling overwhelmed by all the skincare advice out there?

You’re not alone.

In this episode, I sit down with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Mary Alice Mina to cut through the noise and bring you a clear, compassionate approach to skin health—especially as we age.

We talk about:

  • Why a minimalist skincare routine is often the most effective
  • How to feel more confident in your skin at every stage of life
  • Three simple habits every woman can start today to protect and nourish her skin
  • The connection between skin health and self-worth

If you’ve ever felt confused about what you should be doing for your skin—or discouraged by what you didn’t do “soon enough”—this episode is for you. Dr. Mina brings expert guidance and calm clarity that will leave you feeling empowered, not pressured.

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:

Anti Aging Skin Care [WELLNESS SERIES] with Natalie Bevans on Apple Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anti-aging-skin-care-wellness-series-with-natalie-bevans/id1434429161?i=1000622355065

Anti Aging Skin Care [WELLNESS SERIES] with Natalie Bevans on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1P5yt0dRalNfc7gRX493LJ?si=b4316b57fb6a43c3

To read more and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/356

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

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Does it seem like everyone’s being labeled a narcissist these days?

Truth be told, sometimes I read some of the Instagram posts and wonder: “Wait, am I the narcissist?”

Luckily I have years of study in this and know what’s actually happening (and share it to help you today)!

Listen in to learn 3 common traits of emotional immaturity, defensiveness, over-functioning, and victim thinking, while also giving you things to do and say when you spot them (in yourself or someone else).

This isn’t about judging or labeling. It’s about learning the skills we were never taught, so we can show up with more peace, power, and clarity in our relationships. Emotional intelligence isn’t something you’re born with, we’re all emotionally immature. It’s something you build by listening to episodes of the Love Your Life Show like this 🧨

Tune in to learn: 💬 How emotional immaturity shows up in everyday life 💡 The difference between narcissism and immaturity ⚡ Small but mighty actions that help you grow emotional strength ❤️ How to stop feeling so triggered in difficult relationships

Whether you're navigating a tricky partner, parent, teen, or just want to feel more emotionally grounded, I made this episode for you!

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:

Emotional Abuse, Manipulation and Emotional Immaturity on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emotional-abuse-and-manipulation/id1434429161?i=1000502563179 Emotional Abuse, Manipulation and Emotional Immaturity on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0N1JsiMKXbEritcBlmoEnr?si=273b0a5aaf3c4155 To see the full show notes, go here👉🏾https://SMBwell.com/355

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Feeling lonely? You're not the only one. In this episode, I share my personal journey from moving across the world at 51 to building a fulfilling social circle in just one year.

-Learn my four-step approach to making adult friendships that actually works—even when it feels awkward.

-Discover why friendship is just like dating,

-How to "go first" in social situations, and

-The mindset shift that changed everything for me.

✨Stop believing everyone else has the friends they need (research shows they don't!) and start creating the connections you deserve.

If you liked this show, you’ll like these two:

Adult Friendships (and Expiration Dates?) On Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-friendships-and-expiration-dates/id1434429161?i=1000601028706

Adult Friendships (and Expiration Dates?) On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Zb2lX5eRa7SwXl7KaLppb?si=ac5d0e00fc5645e5

Codependent to Interdependent On Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/break-the-codependency-cycle-want-match/id1434429161?i=1000614253533 Codependent to Interdependent On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Mz2LLLPcERf6rLNf2fYwN?si=082bfba4789849c2 The codependent one

To read more and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/354

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Feeling weighed down—but not sure why? It might be emotional weight. In this episode, I share 10 emotional fitness habits to help you lighten your load and feel more in control. From simple routines to mindset shifts, learn what to do when life feels too heavy—and how to build lasting emotional strength.

Tune in to discover which “workout” you need most right now.

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:

💫Triggered: How to Feel More In Control On Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/triggered-how-to-feel-more-in-control/id1434429161?i=1000677573325

💫Triggered: How to Feel More In Control On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7r0mltYCtWF0r61BWk3km0?si=74f1ebe62b6b4bb6

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Eeeeek! Things can feel pretty out of control these days, ey? I don’t know about you, but I can feel like I’m walking around 24/7 in a constant state of anxiety: tight chest, shallow breathing, tense jaw, etc. It’s not pretty and, even worse, it makes perimenopause or menopause symptoms worse!

Oh my!

Which is why I’m so excited to bring you this episode of The Love Your Life Show. Join me as I sit down with anxiety and attachment style expert Tami Kiekhaefer, LCSW.

We dive into: - Real world strategies to stop anxiety from controlling your life - How your attachment style impacts your relationships and how anxious you feel - Why you may be feeling anxious with your partner or kids if you’ve had past childhood trauma or relationships with narcissists - How knowing which of the 5 family roles you were can help you feel better today - Why confidence and self doubt matter

And much more. I can’t wait for you to listen and to start using some of what you learn to feel better and more in control of your day. Extra bonus - these things also help you if you’re a parent of a teen, preteen, or empty nester.

Thanks for listening. Your mental health and how you feel in your day matters to me.

This conversation with Tami was packed with practical tools for anyone struggling with anxiety, past childhood trauma, low confidence, family relationship struggles, and codependent behaviors. I hope that listening to this conversation with two anxiety experts can help you feel more calm and in control of your current situation. We work on these things every day in the Love Your Life School and in my one-on-one sessions. If you don’t have a coach yet, I’d love to be yours.

See if I have room on my one-on-one calendar here: https://smb.as.me/

Join the Love Your Life School today: http://TheLoveYourLifeSchool.com

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:

Triggered: How to Feel More In Control on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/triggered-how-to-feel-more-in-control/id1434429161?i=1000677573325

Triggered: How to Feel More In Control on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7r0mltYCtWF0r61BWk3km0?si=9d0f9b46498b4cfc

Find out more about Tami here: https://healthyhealing.net/

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Who wants to do things the easy way?

I DO!

I have a lot of things to do, places to go warriors, and when it comes to wellness and best life practices, I want to do the simplest, most efficient things to get me the results I want.

Today I bring you eight of those simple, game changing things. Choose one and you’ll notice big differences! And yes, this episode comes after the one I did last month on perimenopause and menopause truths. So many of you reached out saying, “Okay, but what do I do?” You’re not alone—this phase of life can feel confusing and frustrating. Well today I take the confusion out, and offer 8 things you can start or stop that will lead to big results. ❌Stop wasting your time on things that won’t make big changes. ❌ You’ve got a full life - things to do! Listen in!

In today’s episode, I’m breaking it all down. We’re talking about simple, doable shifts that will support your body, your brain, and your energy levels—without overwhelm.

If you’ve been feeling tired, foggy, or just off and wondering if it’s your hormones, this episode is for you. I’m sharing practical steps to help you feel stronger, clearer, and more in control of your health. You don’t have to settle for feeling “blah” in midlife—let’s get you back to feeling great!

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: 5 Questions for a Quick Life Audit [HAPPINESS SERIES] on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/5-questions-for-a-quick-life-audit-happiness-series/id1434429161?i=1000625340692

5 Questions for a Quick Life Audit [HAPPINESS SERIES] on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4mUd7OQEWJ0Xvl1opfGQco?si=8d01b79569

To read more and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/351

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Are you a midlife woman, overwhelmed mom, or recovering people pleaser who sometimes feels guilty, alone, shame, or like you're “too much”? This episode interview with Dr. Amanda Curry is for you! Dr. Curry is a somatic inner child coach with a passion for helping women—especially moms—reconnect with their true selves. Amanda shares how somatic practices combined with inner child healing can release years of stored tension, allowing you to step into a lighter, more authentic version of yourself. If you've ever felt stuck in cycles of guilt, over-responsibility or codependency, this conversation is for you!

We dive into somatics, inner child healing, breathwork, polyvagal theory and nervous system regulation (plus much more!)

If you’ve ever wondered how breathwork, somatic awareness, and inner child healing can improve your day-to-day life, listen in because Dr. Amanda Curry offers help.

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:

  1. Triggered: How to Feel More In Control on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/triggered-how-to-feel-more-in-control/id1434429161?i=1000677573325
  2. Triggered: How to Feel More In Control on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7r0mltYCtWF0r61BWk3km0?si=7e2e4c1089294096

  3. How to avoid a panic attack on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-avoid-a-panic-attack-anxiety-series/id1434429161?i=1000697794195

  4. How to avoid a panic attack on Spotify episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zWhZqRUwQT9dTF0GXQukF?si=dc43b8abced7427a

To read more and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/350

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Book Mentioned on the Podcast

The 5 Personalities Book by Steven Kessler

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0996343903?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzstmibo-20&creativeASIN=0996343903&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1ZD9W98EKL8GL&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin

Amanda’s Free Training: From Blowing up to Showing up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRa8u9f56Rs&t=6s

The 5 Personalities Book by Steven Kessler

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0996343903?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzstmibo-20&creativeASIN=0996343903&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1ZD9W98EKL8GL&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin

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Sometimes no matter what we do, life throws us curveballs. Recently, I found myself back in the hospital (I had spent 13 days there last year) in a pretty scary situation. I felt a whole range of emotions, from fear to frustration to disappointment to overwhelm, and even some helplessness. 😣

Because of the years and years of training I’ve had to help others and of me having my own life coach, I was able to manage in what I consider a mentally healthy way.

Instead of spiraling into anxiety, fear and overwhelm, I leaned on three powerful life coaching tools to stay calm, process my emotions, and get through it with more ease. I come on this week (from the hospital, so please excuse the audio!) to highlight them for you so you can find ease when life goes upside down for you.

In this episode, I walk you through: - The What If? CBT tool and how it shifts anxious thoughts

  • The Zoom In, Zoom Out method to gain perspective

  • Clean pain vs. dirty pain and why it matters

All of us face uncertainty and things that are out of our control (especially now 😬). These life coaching tools really work. Humaning can be hard yet learning these (and using them) are what I use when things go bad. Listen in to this episode of the Love Your Life Show to help you navigate life’s challenges with more peace and confidence. Learn how to take control of your mindset—even in the hardest moments. Job loss, health diagnoses, teenage drama, marital problems, divorce, you name it, I’ve used these tools for it. 💙

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:

What if on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/what-if/id1434429161?i=1000568069716

What if on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4X9aSg2YOSbgaxchBPE7vJ?si=4e5e85b2c49c41d6

Feel Better Fast on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/feel-better-fast-flip-it/id1434429161?i=1000598692640 Feel Better Fast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UuyHJ0O1C5RNDTrHjFeJb?si=f0ffc9db2e2e4b1e Dirty Pain on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/dirty-pain/id1434429161?i=1000467951959

Dirty Pain on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lCyv2rAoeoL3yA7yRp7Iz?si=d6261d8c3c0d4087

To read more and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/349

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Do you ever avoid tough conversations because you don’t want to rock the boat? Or maybe you try to talk but end up feeling misunderstood or defensive? Possibly you’re like me, you over talk, over explain, and sometimes get overly defensive? 🫣

In today’s episode, I’m teaching a game-changing tool: the Feedback Wheel—a simple, four-step framework to help you express yourself clearly and confidently. It has helped me feel more confident and I want to teach it to you so you can feel this way too.

I break down exactly how to communicate your thoughts and feelings without blame, defensiveness, or endless back-and-forth arguments. Whether you're talking to your partner, teen, coworker, or parent, this tool will help you feel more calm, confident, and heard.

Tune in to learn:
 ✅ Why relationships impact your mental and physical health
 ✅ The four steps of the Feedback Wheel (and why they work!)
✅ How to ask for what you need—without guilt or resentment

If you’re tired of feeling frustrated in conversations and want a clear, loving way to communicate, this episode is for you. Let’s go, Warriors! 💙

🔗 Links & Resources:

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Perimenopause & Menopause: What You Need to Know

Warriors! I am so excited to bring you this episode. Earlier this month, I went to a perimenopause and menopause training with top experts like Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Dr. Kelly Casperson, Dr. Louise Newson, and Dr. Vonda Wright. Two big things jumped out at me from the full day of training while surrounded by thousands of other women and I share them with you today.

We've been told a lot of things about menopause—most of them wrong. In this episode, I’m breaking down the biggest myths (spoiler: high-intensity workouts aren’t the answer, low-fat diets aren’t helping, and wine isn’t a healthy food). Plus, I’ll share small, doable shifts that can make a huge difference in your energy, brain health, and long-term well-being. If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause—or just want to set yourself up for a strong, vibrant future—this one’s for you!

Listen in, and let’s get you feeling amazing at every stage of life. 💛

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World events got you down?

OF COURSE!

Add to that all the things that we have going on in our lives: anxious kids, multiple responsibilities, needy parents (or spouses), etc…

Feeling drained and overwhelmed, even when you’re doing “all the right things”? It might not just be your busy schedule—it could be hidden energy drains in your daily life. In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I’m breaking down how to identify what’s really zapping your energy and, more importantly, how to reclaim it.

Join me as we dive into the sneaky ways your environment, relationships, and commitments might be depleting you. I’ll walk you through a simple but powerful personal energy audit to help you pinpoint what’s draining you and how to make small, impactful changes.

It’s time to stop feeling exhausted and start feeling energized. Tune in to learn how to protect your energy and live a life that feels lighter, freer, and more in line with who you truly are. Let’s get started, Warriors!

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Do you find yourself tiptoeing around conflict, hiding your true feelings, or feeling anxious about how others will react?

In this episode of The Love Your Life Show, I sit down with Tarah Kerwin, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and co-founder of Relationship Renovation, to explore emotional safety. If you’ve never considered emotional safety before, you’re not alone—and it might be the missing piece to feeling truly secure and connected in your relationships. With your husband, with your teens or adult children, with your friends, etc.

We dive into:

  • What emotional safety really means and why it’s crucial for healthy, loving relationships
  • Signs that you don’t feel emotionally safe (and why that might be causing anxiety and resentment)
  • How unresolved childhood wounds can make emotional safety feel impossible
  • Simple, actionable steps to create emotional safety—even if your partner isn’t on board yet
  • Why people-pleasing and codependency keep you stuck in unsafe dynamics—and how to break free

If you’ve ever felt like you’re losing yourself in relationships, or if you’re exhausted from constantly trying to keep the peace, this episode is for you. Join us as we uncover how emotional safety can help you feel secure, authentic, and truly connected.

Listen now and take the first step toward feeling calmer (and emotionally safe!)

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Anxiety is at an all time high - whether it’s our polarizing political climate, our actual climate 🔥, our teen’s anxiety, or any number of other factors in your life, we’re feeling it!

And while anxiety itself isn’t a signal that something is wrong with your or your teen, when it turns more into panic, it gets unmanageable.

Well, I’ve been there. I’ve had my share of panic attacks and helped teens with theirs. Today I offer help for when we are feeling panicky, either on the verge of our own panic attack or we’re freaking out because our teen or young adult is anxious or having panic attacks.

In this week’s Love Your Life Show, I’m sharing three simple, powerful steps to help you manage anxiety before it spirals into a panic attack. These tools aren’t just for emergencies—they’re skills you can use every day to feel more grounded, calm, and in control.

I really hope you’ll listen in. As I said, I’ve been there so know how life-changing these steps can be.

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How to Feel Better on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-feel-better/id1434429161?i=1000536231921

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Hey Warriors! In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I’m diving into something so many of us struggle with: how to truly support the anxious people in our lives—whether it’s your teen, young adult, or even your partner.

It’s easy to fall into habits of fixing, dismissing, or saying things we think are helpful but actually fuel their inner critic or inner rebel. I’m sharing how we can instead strengthen their inner coach, the voice that builds resilience and confidence, while staying calm and grounded ourselves.

If you’ve ever wondered how to help someone you love without taking on their anxiety, this episode is for you.

And then run on over to sign up for the Love Your Life School. The first five people who sign up get a free parenting consultation. Sign up here: http://TheLoveYourLifeSchool.com

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Spotify: Tame Your Inner Critic) https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QFpXdcWBmCon14djNnQnq?si=8541a106760c475e

  1. Apple Podcast: 7 Losing Strategies in Marriage and Parenting Teens https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/7-losing-strategies-in-marriage-and-parenting-teens/id1434429161?i=1000693864597

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Relationships can be one of the most rewarding parts of our lives ... .and, let’s be real, they can also feel like the most challenging.

In this episode of The Love Your Life Show, I’m diving into the sneaky ways we sabotage the connections we crave. Whether it’s with your partner, your teens, your adult children, or your midlife friends, I’ll help you uncover the patterns that leave you feeling stuck, resentful, or disconnected.

I’m sharing personal stories (yes, I’ve been there!) and practical tips to help you shift these habits and bring more ease, joy, and understanding into your relationships.

If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start building the closeness you’ve been longing for, you don’t want to miss this episode and learning about the seven losing strategies in a relationship.

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This week on the Love Your Life Show, Midlife Intimacy Expert Dr. Jenn and I answer your questions on sexuality and desire. Questions like:

  • "What do we do if we haven’t had sex in weeks, months, or even years?"
  • "How can I share my sexual needs with my partner without causing hurt feelings?"

We also explore how the messages we got about our own sexuality may still be affecting us (they’re affecting me!!!)

Messages like:

→ Be desirable but don’t desire;

→ Be attractive and sexy but not openly so;

→ Be open and accommodating but not “loose” or “overly flirty”.

We also talk about:

🔥 Why desire dips and how to reignite that spark!

🔥 Navigating those "oh-so-fun" hormonal shifts (hot flashes, anyone? 😅)

🔥 Rekindling intimacy even if it's been a while...

This episode is packed with actionable tips and honest conversations to help you feel more confident and connected in your body and your relationship. ❤️

Circle back after listening and share in our private Facebook group. what is one thing you learned from this episode?

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Let’s Talk about Sex with Dr. Sonia Wright on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/lets-talk-about-sex-with-dr-sonia-wright/id1434429161?i=1000507532904 Let’s Talk about Sex with Dr. Sonia Wright on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kPZokWJmNAFnKunNP0SnK?si=b75159ab7d564a7f To read more, find all the links, and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/341

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Are You Blocking Your Dreams Without Realizing It?

I am so excited for you to listen to this episode! In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I teach you how to notice when you’re blocking your dreams or thinking in a way that actually does the opposite of what you want.

Learn to spot where your brain is making excuses, how you’re playing small, and/or fighting for your limitations.

It’s ridiculously easy to get stuck in patterns of doubt, fear, and excuses, the very things that have us quit or give up on our goals or resolutions. Luckily, in today’s episode, you’ll learn how to recognize when you’re blocking your dreams and how to flip the script so you can start building a life you love.

I’ll share real-life examples, practical tips, and a mindset shift that will help you stop arguing against your potential and start supporting it. Whether you’re dreaming of a new career, better health, losing weight, or more joy in your everyday life, this episode will give you the tools to get unstuck and start moving forward. Your dreams are possible, Warriors—click play to get started!

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In this episode of Love Your Life Show, we're diving into the fascinating world of the Enneagram! 🌟

Whether you’ve dabbled in personality types or are brand-new to this tool, you’ll discover how understanding your type can illuminate the patterns that shape your thoughts, behaviors, and relationships.

Enneagram Expert, Dr. Deborah Egerton, is on the show today to teach us how the Enneagram can help you: ✨ Break free from self doubt, shame, and confusion. ✨ Cultivate deeper self-awareness and compassion. ✨ Find practical ways to live a life that feels more authentic and aligned.

If you’re ready to uncover what truly drives you—and how to grow beyond it—this conversation is for you! 🎙️

Don't miss this powerful episode—the Enneagram has helped me (with my marriage, my parenting, my wellness, my self acceptance) and I can’t wait for it to help you! 💡

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What if there was just one skill that could completely transform your year—without changing a single circumstance in your life?

In this episode, I reveal the surprising key to feeling lighter, more confident, and finally breaking free from the grip of self-doubt.

Curious what it is?

I’ll guide you step by step through this game-changing practice, showing you how to quiet that relentless inner critic, reframe the thoughts that hold you back, and step into 2025 with renewed energy and purpose. You’ll leave with actionable tools to start shifting your mindset today—and a sneak peek at a free class designed to help you go even deeper. This is your chance to make this year your best one yet, starting right here.

If you liked this episode, you’ll like this one:

Which Soundtrack is Playing in your Head on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/which-soundtrack-is-playing-in-your-head/id1434429161?i=1000472984942

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Sign up for the free training on how to stop feeling responsible for everyone and everything! January 24th, 2025 at 7 PM EST here https://smbwell.com/freedom

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Hey, Warriors, who wants to actually feel FREE around food and diet rules in 2025? Listen in!

In this episode of The Love Your Life Show, I chat with Amy Connell—author, speaker, and fierce advocate for body acceptance. We talk about food freedom, how to break free from feeling like there’s a “right” way to eat (and somehow we’ll find that way on TikTok or Instagram 😝) and to FINALLY begin to accept and treat our bodies like the amazing vessels they are.

This is part battle cry to stop the diet mentality that patriarchy promotes (and harms both men and women) and part informative full of wellness tips just for you, whether you’re in perimenopause or menopause or on your way there.

We also dive into practical tips for those of us who influence others—whether as moms or simply as people who care about the next generation. Amy shares simple ways we can reframe how we talk about food, exercise, and body image, creating healthier habits for ourselves and setting a positive example for our sons and daughters.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the diet cycle, overwhelmed by conflicting health advice, or weighed down by perfectionism, this episode is for you. Get ready to challenge outdated health myths, ditch the guilt, and find freedom in your health journey. Let’s do this together!

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:

Midlife Weight Loss on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/midlife-weight-loss/id1434429161?i=1000641130210

Midlife Weight Loss on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0whMvet0QCAChoEnJM3Ni9?si=5a438b9db21e41c0

How To Follow Through with Your Goals on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-to-follow-through-with-your-goals/id1434429161?i=1000641929925

How To Follow Through with Your Goals on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2V7OrBxB5GrPSzvu3xsZji?si=367f331f88144dbf

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How many times have you set a goal, felt excited about a fresh start, and then found yourself weeks later wondering what went wrong?

You’re not alone.

Most of us fall into the same cycle—big dreams, roadblock, and then the familiar story: “Maybe I’m just not cut out for this.”

But let me tell you something important: It’s not your fault, and it’s not true.

This week on the podcast, I share the one simple shift you need to stop that frustrating pattern for good. Imagine ending 2025 feeling proud of what you’ve achieved, knowing you kept showing up for yourself no matter what.

If you’re ready to approach 2025 with fresh energy and confidence, this episode is for you!

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URGE JAR EPISODE on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-urge-jar/id1434429161?i=1000579410758

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What if the key to a lighter, more joyful life isn’t avoiding the hard moments—but embracing them? As we kick off a new year, I’m sharing a powerful idea that changed my life: a concept taught to me by my coach and mentor, Brooke Castillo.

In this episode, I’ll also reveal a lesson I learned during a tough 13-day hospital stay and how it helped me see life—and my emotions—differently.

You don’t want to miss this episode as understanding this concept will change everything and set you up for a new year that is different than any of your past.

If you’re ready to let go of the chase for “perfect” and find more peace right where you are, don’t miss this one!

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:

  • How to get unstuck on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000669890273

  • How to get unstuck on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4HwBcEivtSvIGuIJuSBO77?si=c237d87c0ad34879

  • Toxic Positivity episode on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/toxic-positivity/id1434429161?i=1000558114316

  • Toxic positivity on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Hsbo2qulNAfCNOCfsNaiC?si=11304ed5065a4e0d

To read more and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾

https://SMBwell.com/335

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Are you ready to make this your best year yet?

Let’s do it! In one short week, we are halfway through this decade! The time is perfect to make sure you’re living a life that’s in alignment with your goals and that feels really good (you know, that life you love!)

The reality is probably a bit different (and that’s okay, you’re in the right place!). This is a perfect episode for you if you sometimes feel:

  • burnt out

  • exhausted (emotionally and physically)

  • frustrated with doing everything for everyone else (and wondering if anyone notices?! 🤷🏼‍♀️)

  • exasperated or flat. Like where to even start?

  • or maybe even a little scared? Like you know certain things aren’t working but you have fear around what making those changes would look like?

You’re in the right place! 💫🙌🏾💫

In this episode, I give you three simple (and small) steps to get started in planning your best year yet.

I can’t wait for you to listen in! How good would it feel to get to the end of this year and feel content and like you’re living a life in alignment with your values?

It’s possible. I’ve helped countless women like you make that a reality. If you’re reading this, it’s your time. Let’s go, Warrior! You’re not alone - I’m here for you every step of the way!

To get all the links I mentioned (the word of the year worksheet and Paul’s future meditation) go here 👉🏾https://SMBwell.com/334

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000473722744

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This is a post for all the optimists out there.

All of us who think people will do what we would do.

All of us who think people will behave as we would behave.

All of us who feel disappointment when they don't.

All of us who think "this time it will be different"....

And then it isn't.

Listen in.

To read more and peruse the full show notes, go here 👉🏾https://SMBwell.com/333

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000581490495

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Hey Warriors! Narcissistic abuse can leave deep wounds that go far beyond the surface. In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I'm joined by the incredible Brenda Stephens, and we're getting real about the impact of narcissistic abuse on your nervous system, your emotions, and your overall well-being.

If you liked this episode, you’ll like this one:

Find it here on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000633396195

and Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5r4oOgBHPqSga2ZaXfWpvc?si=cc6b146c03414010

To read more and peruse the full show notes, go here 👉🏾https://SMBwell.com/332

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Hey Warriors! The holidays are upon us, and while it can be a joyous time, it can also bring a whole lot of pressure and overwhelm. In this episode, I'm sharing my personal Holiday Survival Guide to help you not only survive but truly thrive this season.

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:

https://smbwell.com/self-care-is-not-selfish/

To read more and peruse the full show notes, go here 👉🏾https://SMBwell.com/331

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Are you feeling burned out, stuck, or wondering if there’s more to life? Join Susie Pettit and Summer McStravick as we tackle these feelings and more.

We dive deep into practical and energetic ways to reignite your inner spark and find a new direction, no matter your age or stage in life, (and especially if you are in midlife.)

In this episode, we explore concepts like the balance between our head and heart, what flowdreaming is and how it can help you manifest your future and your best 2025 yet.

We also discuss practical ways to feel less self-doubt, more trust in yourself and life, and how to lean in to the process of midlife reinvention.

Whether you’re a busy mom or someone looking to rediscover joy and purpose, this episode is packed with insights and tips to help you!

For more resources, including links, click here smbwell.com/330

If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this episode next:

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In this episode, I'm diving deep into the transformative power of emotional regulation. We'll explore how to feel our feelings without fear, how to take control of our reactions, and how to create a life where we feel more grounded and at peace.

For more resources, including links, click here smbwell.com/329

If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this episode next:

Emotional Strength with Dr. Joan Rosenberg on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emotional-strength-with-dr-joan-rosenberg/id1434429161?i=1000474424298

Emotional Strength with Dr. Joan Rosenberg on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0EPaFRvua96IFGrN7Il4QY?si=DWc1BjZhScy5cA-fQbIBMA

Top 10 Workouts to Lose Emotional Weight on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-10-workouts-to-lose-emotional-weight/id1434429161?i=1000442786929

Top 10 Workouts to Lose Emotional Weight on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2i3BEm6eyoQnhsLpjLWMDm?si=C8tol9HgQF6dCe7zAgk99g

Keep the Party going! Opportunities for you: * Gain insight into the Life You’re Living by taking Susie’s Free Life Audit: https://smbwell.com/lifeaudit/ * Keep the conversation going! Tell me what you thought of this episode in Susie’s Midlife Warrior Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smbwell * See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: https://www.smbwell.com/LIFESCHOOL * Sign up for Susie’s Weekly Wellness Newsletter: http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA * Support Susie’s mission of helping as many women as possible live lives they love here: patreon.com/susiepettit) * Let’s be friends on Instagram: https://instagram.com/smb.wellness * Don’t have a life coach? My schedule has openings and I’d be honored to be yours: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=11643751

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Hey Warriors! Have you ever felt afraid to speak up for yourself, even in seemingly safe situations? In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I'm joined by the incredible Amy Green Smith, and we're getting real about emotional safety, self-worth, and those sneaky patterns of self-abandonment that can keep us feeling small.

For more resources, including links, click here smbwell.com/328

If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this episode next:

Stop People Pleasing with Amy G Smith on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/stop-people-pleasing-with-amy-g-smith/id1434429161?i=1000434571566 Stop People Pleasing with Amy G Smith on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6zxYox7xMtZaH8zI7QOI1H?si=TbaoLLuyQoWK_0--WKFBBg Keep the Party going! Opportunities for you:

  • Gain insight into the Life You’re Living by taking Susie’s Free Life Audit: https://smbwell.com/lifeaudit/

  • Keep the conversation going! Tell me what you thought of this episode in Susie’s Midlife Warrior Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smbwell

  • See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: https://www.smbwell.com/LIFESCHOOL

  • Sign up for Susie’s Weekly Wellness Newsletter: http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA

  • Support Susie’s mission of helping as many women as possible live lives they love here: patreon.com/susiepettit)

  • Let’s be friends on Instagram: https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

  • Don’t have a life coach? My schedule has openings and I’d be honored to be yours: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=11643751

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Hey Warriors! Are you exhausted from the constant what-ifs and worst-case scenarios swirling in your mind? If you're ready to ditch the worry loop and reclaim your peace, this episode is for you.

For more resources, including links, click here smbwell.com/327

If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this episode next:

Codependency + Over-Responsibility on Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000673249931

Codependency + Over-Responsibility on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5fet9LWWFslZJODHpjV3or?si=6f6a7b675e394bdf

How People Pleasing is Making Women Sick on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000656347846 How People Pleasing is Making Women Sick on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5eQIsT3CK2cChY6FnYyWfh?si=771c5ac770d74947 Keep the Party going! Opportunities for you: * Gain insight into the Life You’re Living by taking Susie’s Free Life Audit: https://smbwell.com/lifeaudit/ * Keep the conversation going! Tell me what you thought of this episode in Susie’s Midlife Warrior Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smbwell * See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: https://www.smbwell.com/LIFESCHOOL * Sign up for Susie’s Weekly Wellness Newsletter: http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA * Support Susie’s mission of helping as many women as possible live lives they love here: patreon.com/susiepettit) * Let’s be friends on Instagram: https://instagram.com/smb.wellness * Don’t have a life coach? My schedule has openings and I’d be honored to be yours: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=11643751

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Are you feeling held back by the people around you?

In this episode, I dive into the power of energetic boundaries and why they're crucial for living your purpose.

Learn about the "crab bucket" phenomenon, why well-meaning people might resist your growth, and how to protect your dreams and energy.

Discover practical tips for setting boundaries that allow you to thrive without alienating others.

Whether you're struggling with codependency or simply want to stay true to your path, this episode offers valuable insights for maintaining your energy and focus.

For more resources, including links, click here smbwell.com/326 If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this episode next:

How to have a fresh start on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4aJf0Ca1C75InNSQr8arwv?si=4tlC41f0TpWAdMtcpJf0yA)

Use the Power of your Brain via Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000593628342 Keep the Party going! Opportunities for you: * Gain insight into the Life You’re Living by taking Susie’s Free Life Audit: https://smbwell.com/lifeaudit/ * Keep the conversation going! Tell me what you thought of this episode in Susie’s Midlife Warrior Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smbwell * See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: https://www.smbwell.com/LIFESCHOOL * Sign up for Susie’s Weekly Wellness Newsletter: http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA * Support Susie’s mission of helping as many women as possible live lives they love here: patreon.com/susiepettit) * Let’s be friends on Instagram: https://instagram.com/smb.wellness * Don’t have a life coach? My schedule has openings and I’d be honored to be yours: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=11643751

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When was the last time you lay awake at night wondering if you're somehow doing life wrong?

If you're nodding right now, this episode is for you. Today we're going to talk about something that's been bothering so many of us - this pressure to have our whole life figured out. But I'm about to share something that might completely change how you think about purpose.

For more resources, including links, click here smbwell.com/325

And if you liked this episode, you’ll love these two past episodes of the Love Your Life Show too:

Values on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000626157594

Values on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4009sN5hPJxWrkVCDI5a0y?si=M2-izq4LQaeicHBA8BgwgA

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Do you ever feel like if something goes wrong with your kids, your partner, or even a friend, it’s somehow your job to fix it?

Have you ever felt the heavy burden of responsibility for other peoples feelings or experiences? Like if they’re having a problem, you’re somehow responsible or at fault?

If you’re nodding along, this podcast episode is for you. In it I look at the codependent pattern of thinking that we are responsible for other people’s feeling states and lives, how that feels like a heavy burden, and what we can do to move out of it.

You don’t want to miss this episode because I have a special LIMITED TIME opportunity that I mention at the end.

The link to that opportunity is here: https://smbwell.com/freedom

And if you liked this episode, you’ll love these two past episodes of the Love Your Life Show too:

Let Them in Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/let-them-emotional-freedom-series/id1434429161?i=1000619325997

Let Them in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5o6LzBpYFIB7QvEZJwiLp9?si=61d6b0c7deb94415

Self-silencing on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-people-pleasing-is-making-women-sick/id1434429161?i=1000656347846

Self-silencing on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5eQIsT3CK2cChY6FnYyWfh?si=3861cf39bc4e4172

I can’t wait to help you better manage your feelings of responsibility as a mom and human, in midlife and beyond.

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As I celebrate my birthday month, I'm thrilled to share the tiny but mighty changes that can transform your life. Remember, it's often the smallest steps that lead to the most profound transformations. 🦋

For more resources, including links, click here smbwell.com/323

If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this episode next:

  • 5 Questions for a Quick Life Audit [HAPPINESS SERIES] on Apple Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-questions-for-a-quick-life-audit-happiness-series/id1434429161?i=1000625340692

  • 5 Questions for a Quick Life Audit [HAPPINESS SERIES] on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4mUd7OQEWJ0Xvl1opfGQco?si=021f43c8a5cb4ad5

  • How to Follow Through with Your Goals on Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-follow-through-with-your-goals/id1434429161?i=1000641929925

  • How to Follow Through with Your Goals on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2V7OrBxB5GrPSzvu3xsZji?si=c32f265aa8054176

Keep the Party going! Opportunities for you:

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  • Keep the conversation going! Tell me what you thought of this episode in Susie’s Midlife Warrior Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smbwell
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  • Sign up for Susie’s Weekly Wellness Newsletter: http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA
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QUICK! Learn to spot covert narcissism before the holiday business and family gatherings.
There a LOT of people with narcissistic traits out there and the more you can recognize narcissistic behavior, the better able you are to protect yourself and your loved ones.
(and PLEASE SHARE! This is an important episode to share. Often we stay in narcissistic relationships for far too long because we think it's normal (I know this was my experience). The more we get the word out there, the less power narcissists have.

For more resources, including links, click here smbwell.com/322

If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this episode next:

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⭐️ How To Disarm a Narcissist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1bdNYCBfaW1Lq3K2vrZ6xe?si=786d63fb78e64084

Keep the Party going! Opportunities for you:

⭐️ Gain insight into the Life You’re Living by taking Susie’s Free Life Audit: https://smbwell.com/lifeaudit/
⭐️ Keep the conversation going! Tell me what you thought of this episode in Susie’s Midlife Warrior Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smbwell
⭐️ See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: https://www.smbwell.com/LIFESCHOOL
⭐️ Sign up for Susie’s Weekly Wellness Newsletter: http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA
⭐️ Support Susie’s mission of helping as many women as possible live lives they love here: patreon.com/susiepettit)
⭐️ Let’s be friends on Instagram: https://instagram.com/smb.wellness
⭐️ Don’t have a life coach? My schedule has openings and I’d be honored to be yours: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=11643751

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Warriors, are you feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? In this episode, I'm sharing two powerful mindset shifts that have changed my life - and they can change yours too! I'll show you how to feel better, no matter what's happening in your life.

Here's what you'll learn:

Why arguing with reality is keeping you stuck (and how to stop!)
How accepting your feelings can be a total game-changer
What "procrastiliving" is and how to kick it to the curb
My favorite tips to move from feeling stuck to taking action

Plus, I've got some juicy "warrior homework" to get you started on your journey to a lighter, calmer you. Whether you're dealing with stress, burnout, or just feeling a bit lost, I've got your back.

Ready to break free and start loving your life again? Let's take that amazing brain of yours "out of the box" and put it to work! Come on, Warriors - let's do this!

For more resources, including links, click here smbwell.com/321

If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this episode next:

Choose your Hard on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/choose-your-hard-warrior-growth-path/id1434429161?i=1000610657461
Choose your Hard on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Kz3rWx9ALeAjfTxwln3aN?si=926a27bc635444e5

Keep the Party going! Opportunities for you:
- Gain insight into the Life You’re Living by taking Susie’s Free Life Audit: https://smbwell.com/lifeaudit/
- Keep the conversation going! Tell me what you thought of this episode in Susie’s Midlife Warrior Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smbwell
- See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: https://www.smbwell.com/LIFESCHOOL
- Sign up for Susie’s Weekly Wellness Newsletter: http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA
- Support Susie’s mission of helping as many women as possible live lives they love here: patreon.com/susiepettit)
- Let’s be friends on Instagram: https://instagram.com/smb.wellness
- Don’t have a life coach? My schedule has openings and I’d be honored to be yours: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=11643751

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Psst: are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Like you're procrastinating your life away?

I call it procrasti-living (and I've done it too!)

Procrasti-eating 🍦

Procrasti-cleaning 🧹

Procrasti-cooking 🍳

Procrasti-scrolling 📱

Procrasti-netflixing 📺

Procrasti-shopping 👩🏼‍💻

Procrasti-complaining 🙈

I've even procrasti-exercised! 🏃🏼‍♀️

Join me this week as we look at procrastination in a way you haven't yet. Trust me, you don't want to procrastinate on listening to this episode. 🤓

Here's what you'll learn:

  • Why arguing with reality is keeping you stuck (and how to stop!)
  • How accepting your feelings can be a total game-changer
  • What "procrasti-living" is and how to kick it to the curb
  • My favorite tips to move from feeling stuck to taking action

Plus, I've got some juicy "warrior homework" to get you started on your journey to a lighter, calmer you. Whether you're dealing with stress, burnout, or just feeling a bit lost, I've got your back.

Ready to break free and start loving your life again? Let's take that amazing brain of yours "out of the box" and put it to work! Come on, Listen to the episode and then hurry to join the Love Your Life School as this is what we're working on in october http://TheLoveYourLifeSchool.com

For more resources, including links, click here smbwell.com/321

If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this episode next:

  • Choose your Hard on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/choose-your-hard-warrior-growth-path/id1434429161?i=1000610657461
  • Choose your Hard on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Kz3rWx9ALeAjfTxwln3aN?si=926a27bc635444e5

Keep the Party going! Opportunities for you:

  • Gain insight into the Life You’re Living by taking Susie’s Free Life Audit: https://smbwell.com/lifeaudit/
  • Keep the conversation going! Tell me what you thought of this episode in Susie’s Midlife Warrior Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smbwell
  • See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: https://www.smbwell.com/LIFESCHOOL
  • Sign up for Susie’s Weekly Wellness Newsletter: http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA
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If you’re feeling stuck in a rut, behind in life, or just a little bored by your life, these next two episodes are for you.

There is one thing you can stop doing today that will help you feel less emotionally exhausted, less burnt out, less resentful, or less down on yourself. And I can’t wait for you to listen!

And PSST dear warrior! Please make sure you’re following the Love Your Life Show so you don’t miss next week’s episode. I’m so excited because the process I speak of has changed many warriors' lives (including mine!)

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and this one

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000609577085

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5r2QQ5ICnNM9qH1CGLPJY7?si=9307700ee860460f

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These are 5 Pillars to guide you and motivate you along the path of being that better parent.

Remember, there is no way to be perfect parent but a million ways to be a kick-ass great one.

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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000553398258

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VHx604VMJeAfVcNRRaNLw?si=02765b8183554c1e ‌ Keep the Party going! Opportunities for you:

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Did you know the US is sliding down the world happiness rankings? But it's the unhappiness of young people that's really dragging down the average. What has happened to make Gen Z so sad? And what can be done to turn the situation around?

Join me as I discuss the figures from the World Happiness Report and then give us actionable tips we can practice today to stop the rise of anxiety and depression in our youth.

For more resources, including links, click here smbwell.com/318 ‌ If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this next one on how to empower teens https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000623129357 ‌ Keep the Party going! Opportunities for you:

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Are you sick of stressing about money?

Do you sometimes wonder if you have enough?

How often do you feel fear, overwhelm or guilt about your finances? Great news! Today’s episode will help!

I have Money expert Mikelann Valterra on the show to help us overcome our financial fears and build money confidence. We talk about our money mindset, helpful things we can do as parents to teach our kids healthy habits around money and about financial literacy, why we may feel more worried about money around the empty nest or during divorce, and much more. I can’t wait for you to listen and to learn the small things you can start today to feel less financial stress and more financial ease.

For more resources, including links, click here smbwell.com/317 ‌ If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this next one on how to worry less about money: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/how-to-worry-less-about-money/id1434429161?i=1000477379706 ‌ Keep the Party going! Opportunities for you:

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Tired of feeling burnt out and overwhelmed? We all know the feeling – that burst of energy at the start of a new season, followed by the inevitable crash and burn. But what if there's a better way?

In this episode, we're ditching the "go big or go home" mentality and embracing a kinder, gentler approach to change. I'm sharing my tried-and-true 3-step process that will help you make REAL progress without the overwhelm.

Whether you're drowning in household chores, feeling disconnected from your family, or just plain stressed, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you find more ease and joy in your everyday life.

And here's the best part: you don't have to do it alone! If you're craving a deeper connection and personalized support, come join us in the Love Your Life School. We're a community of amazing women cheering each other on and creating lives we love.

For more resources, including links, click here smbwell.com/316 ‌ If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this next one on burnout, https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000643613322 ‌ Keep the Party going! Opportunities for you:

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Tired of the nagging and complaining cycle in your relationship? In this episode, I am joined by relationship coach Sharon Costanzo to explore how to shift from nagging to a more collaborative and respectful approach. Discover practical tools and insights for improving communication, resolving conflict, and creating a more connected and fulfilling partnership.

For more resources, including links, click here smbwell.com/315 ‌ If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this next one on how to stop overfunctioning https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000634097009 ‌ Keep the Party going! Opportunities for you: - Gain insight into the Life You’re Living by taking Susie’s Free Life Audit: https://smbwell.com/lifeaudit/ - Keep the conversation going! Tell me what you thought of this episode in Susie’s Midlife Warrior Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smbwell - See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: https://www.smbwell.com/LIFESCHOOL - Sign up for Susie’s Weekly Wellness Newsletter: http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA - Support Susie’s mission of helping as many women as possible live lives they love here: patreon.com/susiepettit) - Let’s be friends on Instagram: https://instagram.com/smb.wellness - Don’t have a life coach? My schedule has openings and I’d be honored to be yours: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=11643751

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Susie shares practical and easy-to-implement health hacks to support your brain and bones. Learn how to incorporate simple habits into your bustling life to ensure you remain mentally sharp and physically agile as you age. Discover the importance of blood flow, anti-inflammatory foods, and small lifestyle tweaks that make a big difference.

For more resources, including links, click here smbwell.com/314 ‌ If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this next one on brain fog and brain health https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000612430807 ‌ Keep the Party going! Opportunities for you: - Gain insight into the Life You’re Living by taking Susie’s Free Life Audit: https://smbwell.com/lifeaudit/ - Keep the conversation going! Tell me what you thought of this episode in Susie’s Midlife Warrior Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smbwell - See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: https://www.smbwell.com/LIFESCHOOL - Sign up for Susie’s Weekly Wellness Newsletter: http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA - Support Susie’s mission of helping as many women as possible live lives they love here: patreon.com/susiepettit) - Let’s be friends on Instagram: https://instagram.com/smb.wellness - Don’t have a life coach? My schedule has openings and I’d be honored to be yours: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=11643751

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What would it be like if you only had a kind, supportive voice in your head?

How would it be to move through your days without an inner critic?

What would it be like to feel confident in your strengths and accepting in your weaknesses?

My coach, Brooke Castillo, calls this true confidence or radical self acceptance.

I call it freedom.

This sort of living and existing feels magical to me and I’d love for you to experience it too.

Listen in to today’s episode because if it was possible for me, it’s possible for you.

In this episode I teach of one way you can start feeling more confident today.

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Let’s be friends on Instagram: https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

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Learn how to have more fun in your life, no matter your stage in life. As Glennon Doyle says, fun is FUNdamental (and yet something I have a hard time prioritizing until recently). Whether you're a midlife woman, mom, empty nester, whatever, fun is going to help you feel less lonely, more life satisfaction, and is remarkably good for many makers of our overall health.

I learned a lot in researching for this episode and I can't wait for you to listen in!

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If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this one on fun with Aunt Pat: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000654881543

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In the bustling whirlwind of modern life, anxiety often finds a way to sneak into our thoughts, disrupt our routines, and cloud our judgment. But fear not, for my guest today, Heather Lillico, a seasoned anxiety warrior, has developed a holistic and practical system to help us navigate these choppy waters. In our conversation, Heather shared the transformative power of mindset, nutrition, and movement in combating anxiety. Here, I bring you the core insights from our conversation and practical strategies you can implement right away.

For more resources, including links to Heather’s work, click here smbwell.com/311

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Let’s be friends on Instagram: https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

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What if learning about loveability could transform your relationships and boost your self-confidence?

Join Life Coach and mom, Susie Pettit, as she explains a concept taught to her by her coach, Brooke Castillo, that helps her with pleasing people, confidence, parenting her teens, and even her anxiety. explore the profound concept of "lovability" and its impact on our lives.

⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/310

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Join Susie and Dr. Aimee Duffy as they discuss the benefits of HRT, how to best support your brain, heart, and bone health as you age, why you want to consider hormone replacement therapy even if you have no symptoms, and why Dr. Duffy doesn’t want you to accept “average” as good enough.

⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/309

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⭐️Did you love this episode? Make sure you've listened to all the foundational episodes of the Love Your Life Show. Get the free Podcast Roadmap here: https://smbwell.com/roadmap

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⭐️I've been sharing videos of my life in Australia on Facebook - I'd love to be friends with you there too! https://facebook.com/strength.mindandbody ⭐️Grab some of my favorite books and products here: https://amazon.com/shop/smbwell

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Warriors! Let's talk about something near and dear to my heart: confidence. As I shared in this episode, this one little thing can change everything. We're talking careers, relationships, and how you feel about yourself deep down. Let us break down what confidence really is, how you can pump it up, and how to give those doubts the boot. Stick around, because this is going to be good!

⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/308

⭐️See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

⭐️Did you love this episode? Make sure you've listened to all the foundational episodes of the Love Your Life Show. Get the free Podcast Roadmap here: https://smbwell.com/roadmap

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Want to build stronger relationships with your kids? Start by saying, "Tell me more," to foster open communication. Embrace mistakes as learning opportunities and let your children know they're good at figuring things out. Small changes in our words can create lasting impacts. Tune in to episode 307 for actionable tips to enhance emotional maturity and set up your family for success. Head over to the Love Your Life Show podcast and let’s grow together.

DON’T MISS our CONFIDENCE CHALLENGE! Join the Love Your Life School now! https://smbwell.com/lifeschool

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⭐️See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

⭐️Did you love this episode? Make sure you've listened to all the foundational episodes of the Love Your Life Show. Get the free Podcast Roadmap here: https://smbwell.com/roadmap

⭐️Do you get my weekly Wednesday email? I share a whole bunch of fun things, things that are happening in my life, products I'm using, books warriors are reading, etc! Come join the fun here! http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA

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⭐️I've been sharing videos of my life in Australia on Facebook - I'd love to be friends with you there too! https://facebook.com/strength.mindandbody ⭐️Grab some of my favorite books and products here: https://amazon.com/shop/smbwell

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Hey Warriors! 👋 So excited to have you here today. We're about to unlock the secret to smoother relationships and less drama in our lives – how cool is that? 🤩

You know those moments when you wish you'd said something differently, or when a conversation just goes completely sideways? 😖 Well, today's episode is your toolkit for turning those moments into opportunities for connection. 💪

Get ready to uncover the superpower of becoming a "super communicator"! 🦸 We'll break down the three types of conversations we have every day and discover how to navigate each one with grace and confidence. Whether it's advocating for yourself at the doctor's office, connecting with your family, or tackling those tricky work conversations, you'll leave with simple, actionable tips to elevate your communication game. 📈

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Do you ever find yourself constantly seeking approval from others? Do you worry about what people think of you to the point of exhaustion? If so, I'm here to tell you that you're not alone. I used to be a chronic people-pleaser, constantly second-guessing my decisions and letting others' opinions dictate my life. It was exhausting and left me feeling insecure and unfulfilled.

But I discovered a way to break free, and I'm eager to share my journey with you. In this episode, I'll reveal three powerful tools that helped me overcome my people-pleasing tendencies and finally start living life on my own terms. These tools can be your game-changers for building unshakeable confidence and embracing self-acceptance.

⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/305

⭐️See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

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⭐️Do you get my weekly Wednesday email? I share a whole bunch of fun things, things that are happening in my life, products I'm using, books warriors are reading, etc! Come join the fun here! http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA

⭐️Are we friends on Instagram? Let’s catch up! https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

⭐️I've been sharing videos of my life in Australia on Facebook - I'd love to be friends with you there too! https://facebook.com/strength.mindandbody ⭐️Grab some of my favorite books and products here: https://amazon.com/shop/smbwell

⭐️For the price of a coffee, Support Susie and the Love Your Life Show: https://patreon.com/susiepettit

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Weight loss resistance can seem like an inescapable maze for many individuals, particularly as they age. It's not just about slashing calories; it's about a thoughtful, overall approach to eating and self-care. In episode 304 of the "Love Your Life Show," Tanya and I spoke about the groundbreaking ways to confront this challenge holistically. Let’s discover how setting intentions, embracing self-compassion, and understanding biological factors play crucial roles in our journey toward a healthier body and life.

Connect with Tanja: Instagram: www.instagram.com/tanja_shaw Website: www.tanjashaw.com Tanja’s Podcast https://www.tanjashaw.com/fvypodcast/

Find support here: ⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/304 ⭐️See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com ⭐️Did you love this episode? Make sure you've listened to all the foundational episodes of the Love Your Life Show. Get the free Podcast Roadmap here: https://smbwell.com/roadmap ⭐️Do you get my weekly Wednesday email? I share a whole bunch of fun things, things that are happening in my life, products I'm using, books warriors are reading, etc! Come join the fun here! http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA ⭐️Are we friends on Instagram? Let’s catch up! https://instagram.com/smb.wellness ⭐️I've been sharing videos of my life in Australia on Facebook - I'd love to be friends with you there too! https://facebook.com/strength.mindandbody ⭐️Grab some of my favorite books and products here: https://amazon.com/shop/smbwell ⭐️For the price of a coffee, Support Susie and the Love Your Life Show: https://patreon.com/susiepettit ⭐️Have a child between the ages of 9-25? Learn the basics to support your changing child here: https://smbwell.com/parenting

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In this eye-opening episode, we expose the hidden toll that people-pleasing behaviors, particularly self-silencing, can take on women's health. We'll explore decades of research that have revealed a startling connection between suppressed emotions and serious health issues like heart disease and autoimmune disorders. I'll share my own journey of overcoming these patterns and offer practical advice for recognizing and breaking free from self-silencing. Join us as we empower ourselves and each other to prioritize our well-being, embrace authenticity, and live life on our own terms.

⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/303

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Whether you're a parent of teens or experiencing the spread of the empty nest, you’re bound to find valuable advice on adapting to these transitions, fostering personal growth, and ultimately, learning to thrive during this significant phase of life. Join us as Dr. Burns offers strategies for making this period one of discovery and fulfillment, illuminated by his own illustrious experiences and professional wisdom.

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Want to age with grace and vitality? Discover the mindset shifts and happiness habits inspired by my vibrant 95-year-old aunt and my coach, Brooke Castillo. Get tips on positive thinking and overcoming challenges.

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When’s the last time you had back pain or hip pain? How about stiffness when you get up after sitting for a while?

Or maybe you don’t have back pain but are confused about what kind of exercise to do to best care for your body in midlife?

Don’t miss this episode because sought after health coach and midlife fitness expert Megan Dahlman is on the Love Your Life Show!

We had the most uplifting conversation about aging, including empowering ways to think of our current stage of life and our future. She also shared so many specific, actionable things we could choose to start today! I tell you, her generosity made me think I should pay her a consult fee for the help she provided for us warriors!

So grab a pen, your ear buds and get ready for an awesome episode

And please, dear warrior, this episode is one to share. Not only because Megan shared so much, but also because so many of us suffer from pain that doctors encourage us to accept. Not here! We’re on the #warrior path of healthy aging and empowering mindset. Let’s go!

When’s the last time you had back pain or hip pain? How about stiffness when you get up after sitting for a while? Or maybe you don’t have back pain but are confused about what kind of exercise to do to best care for your body in midlife? Don’t miss this episode because sought after health coach and midlife fitness expert Megan Dahlman is on the Love Your Life Show! We had the most uplifting conversation about aging, including empowering ways to think of our current stage of life and our future. She also shared so many specific, actionable things we could choose to start today! I tell you, her generosity made me think I should pay her a consult fee for the help she provided for us warriors! So grab a pen, your ear buds and get ready for an awesome episode And please, dear warrior, this episode is one to share. Not only because Megan shared so much, but also because so many of us suffer from pain that doctors encourage us to accept. Not here! We’re on the #warrior path of healthy aging and empowering mindset. Let’s go!

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Are you tired of being bogged down by the perpetual grumps in your life? Does it feel like you're being pulled into the quicksand of negativity that surrounds you? Tune in to this week's episode, where I share my personal anecdote of turning into the "grump" and how my husband's remarkable response sheds light on dealing with the Eeyores in our lives. Whether it's the negative husband, the grumpy teen, or the ever-complaining mom, you don't want to miss the insights share in today’s episode.

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Are there times when you think the other people in your life should do things in their life differently? For example, you think "they're doing it wrong?"

How often do you feel anxious or uncomfortable with the way people are behaving or acting in their lives?

If you sometimes think the people you love are doing it wrong or they need to do something more your way, listen in.

This episode of the Love Your Life Show teaches you actionable steps to break free from judgment and codependency.

Today's episode is on judgement. In particular, our judgement of others, which is what is happening when we think they’re doing it wrong. I give you three steps to help you feel less triggered in the moment so that you can feel more peace and foster more connection to your loved ones.

⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/298

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Hey Warriors, I recently had with the inspiring Melissa Peduzzi from Mom Life by Design. We dove deep into the swirling currents of motherhood, unraveling topics from mom guilt to the myth of multi-tasking perfection. Join us as we navigate through these concepts, seeking to enlighten and uplift mothers from all walks of life.

How to Connect with Melissa Peduzzi: ⭐️To get your special gifts from Melissa go here: http://momlifebydesign.com/loveyourlife ⭐️Instagram https://www.instagram.com/momlifebydesign/ ⭐️Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissapeduzzi

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In today’s episode I present a radically new way to look at the patriarchal programming that we all receive in order to bring us freedom. The bonus is that it works! Instead of pushing against the big tide of programming and conditioning that we are given, it works with it.

⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/296

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Oh warriors, decluttering is so much more than organizing or getting rid of stuff! Listen in to this interview with Minimalism Expert Jennifer Burger. I’ll bet you never thought of decluttering like this.

Jennifer Burger is a traveler, minimalist, and dream chaser, She grew up near Baltimore and now lives in Australia! Sound familiar listeners? What fun! She has traveled from London to China, New Zealand to Central America, and she is on the show today to help us with clutter and organizing and to speak of how she went from a shopaholic to her current simple, minimalist lifestyle.

⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/295

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Craving calm amidst the chaos?

This episode dives deep into how to meditate, even with a busy schedule. Forget the misconception of "doing nothing" - discover the 3 practical steps to get started and unlock the potential of meditation. Learn how it can transform your stress, focus, and overall well-being. Tune in and discover your inner peace Warriors!

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Are you tired of over-functioning as a parent?

Learning the skill of loving detachment is a meta-skill. What that means is, if you learn and practice it, it will change your relationships and your life.

I do not say that lightly. This is one of those skills that when we are practicing this, we feel better, those around us feel better, and we are all able to thrive.

Resources:

⭐️Links to apple and spotify episode 286 (Loving detachment)

⭐️Links to apple and spotify episode let them

⭐️Links to apple and spotify episode let them 2.0

⭐️Links to apple and spotify for productive discomfort episode

⭐️Things we think

⭐️Let them https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/let-them-emotional-freedom-series/id1434429161?i=1000619325997

⭐️Let them 2.0 https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/let-them-2-0/id1434429161?i=1000627686099

⭐️Parenting Pillars https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-your-life-show/id1434429161?i=1000544280160

⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/292

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Our guest Dr. Gwyneth Jackaway and I dive into the pressing topic of digital wellness and the pervasive issue of screen addiction, exploring neuroscience, social media's hidden costs, and practical strategies for healthier tech use.

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Warriors hello and welcome! Do you sometimes feel afraid to have certain conversations with loved ones friends, family members, kids, co workers This is the episode for you!

Today we're going to talk about how to have conversations that improve those relationships and why you want to.

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In this episode I talked about the intricacies of relationship dynamics. I discuss how to remove drama from relationships, particularly in the context of marriages and other close relationships.

⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/289

⭐️Find the NEW LIFE AUDIT HERE http://smbwell.com/lifeaudit

⭐️Listen to the Manuals: Letting Other People Control How We Feel here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manuals-letting-other-people-control-how-we-feel/id1434429161?i=1000423369430

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Enhance your relationships by understanding the role of expectations.

Join me on this episode as we explore the impact of expectations and how to create healthier dynamics.

⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/288

⭐️Find the NEW LIFE AUDIT HERE http://smbwell.com/lifeaudit

⭐️Listen to the Manuals: Letting Other People Control How We Feel here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manuals-letting-other-people-control-how-we-feel/id1434429161?i=1000423369430

⭐️See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

⭐️Did you love this episode? Make sure you've listened to all the foundational episodes of the Love Your Life Show. Get the free Podcast Roadmap here: https://smbwell.com/roadmap

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I am so excited to bring you today's interview. I have a guest on the show that talks about all the things that we need to learn, know and practice to live a life we love. If you are someone who feels like they could be labeled as a perfectionist, burnt out, or stressed like all of us, this episode is for you.

Dr. Anne Welsh is a clinical psychologist, executive coach, fair play facilitator, and consultant. She began her career at Harvard before opening her own practice with a focus on supporting women in all their roles at work and at home. Dr. Welsh is a mother of 4 and draws on her own experience, her research career, and her 15 years in practice to help women feel less alone, more connected to themselves and their values, and more empowered to make their own choices.

Find support here:

⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/287

⭐️See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

⭐️Did you love this episode? Make sure you've listened to all the foundational episodes of the Love Your Life Show. Get the free Podcast Roadmap here: https://smbwell.com/roadmap

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Learning the skill of loving detachment is a meta skill. What that means is, if you learn and practice it, it will positively change your relationships and your life. I do not say that lightly. This is one of those meta skills that when we are practicing this, we feel better, those around us feel better, and we are all able to thrive. When we are not, the opposite is true.

Listen in to this episode to learn:

  • What loving detachment is

  • How to practice loving detachment in marriage, parenting, at work, with our parents, and in friendships

  • What keeps us from being lovingly detached?

  • How does our programming get in the way?

  • What happens when we don’t practice loving detachment?

  • What does this practice have to do with burnout, resentment, loneliness, and codependency

⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/286

⭐️See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

⭐️Did you love this episode? Make sure you've listened to all the foundational episodes of the Love Your Life Show. Get the free Podcast Roadmap here: https://smbwell.com/roadmap

⭐️Do you get my weekly Wednesday email? I'm starting a new section: WHAT WARRIORS ARE READING. Come join the fun! http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA

⭐️Are we friends on Instagram? Let’s catch up! https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

⭐️I've been sharing videos of my life in Australia on Facebook - I'd love to be friends with you there too! https://facebook.com/strength.mindandbody

⭐️Grab some of my favorite books and products here: https://amazon.com/shop/smbwell

⭐️For the price of a coffee, Support Susie and the Love Your Life Show: https://patreon.com/susiepettit

⭐️Have a child between the ages of 9-25? Learn the basics to support your changing child here: https://smbwell.com/parenting

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Hey there Warriors! I am getting real about the struggle to stick to our goals, especially when the initial rush of New Year's resolutions starts to fizzle out. I talk about the nitty-gritty of how our thoughts can trip us up and shares some practical tips for staying motivated and following through on our goals. So get comfy, and let's chat about mindset and making those changes that really stick.

Listen in to the episode to learn:

  • How your thinking may be getting you into trouble

  • Why it’s important to notice the difference between the facts of your life and the thoughts you’re thinking

  • How to shift your patterns so you follow through with your goals this year.

  • Two steps to change your outcome this year!

  • Simple Words to add to the beginning or end of your limiting beliefs to help you follow through with your goals.

Resources Mentioned:

⭐️Podcast roadmap https://smbwell.com/roadmap

⭐️Love your life school http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

⭐️Deliberate thinking episode on apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-your-life-show/id1434429161?i=1000488544897

⭐️Warrior journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD12LJ13?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzstmibo-20&creativeASIN=B0CD12LJ13&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1ZD9W98EKL8GL&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin

⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/285

⭐️See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

⭐️Did you love this episode? Make sure you've listened to all the foundational episodes of the Love Your Life Show. Get the free Podcast Roadmap here: https://smbwell.com/roadmap

⭐️Do you get my weekly Wednesday email? I'm starting a new section: WHAT WARRIORS ARE READING. Come join the fun! http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA

⭐️Are we friends on Instagram? Let’s catch up! https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

⭐️I've been sharing videos of my life in Australia on Facebook - I'd love to be friends with you there too! https://facebook.com/strength.mindandbody ⭐️Grab some of my favorite books and products here: https://amazon.com/shop/smbwell

⭐️For the price of a coffee, Support Susie and the Love Your Life Show: https://patreon.com/susiepettit

⭐️Have a child between the ages of 9-25? Learn the basics to support your changing child here: https://smbwell.com/parenting

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⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/284

⭐️See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

⭐️Did you love this episode? Make sure you've listened to all the foundational episodes of the Love Your Life Show. Get the free Podcast Roadmap here: https://smbwell.com/roadmap

⭐️Do you get my weekly Wednesday email? I'm starting a new section: WHAT WARRIORS ARE READING. Come join the fun! http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA

⭐️Are we friends on Instagram? Let’s catch up! https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

⭐️I've been sharing videos of my life in Australia on Facebook - I'd love to be friends with you there too! https://facebook.com/strength.mindandbody ⭐️Grab some of my favorite books and products here: https://amazon.com/shop/smbwell

⭐️For the price of a coffee, Support Susie and the Love Your Life Show: https://patreon.com/susiepettit

⭐️Have a child between the ages of 9-25? Learn the basics to support your changing child here: https://smbwell.com/parenting

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Hey there, Warriors! Are you ready to conquer your goals and overcome the discomfort that’s been holding you back? I get real about the concept of productive discomfort and how it relates to achieving your goals. I will share insightful examples and practical strategies to help you distinguish between productive and unproductive discomfort in various areas of your life, from health goals to relationships. You’ll learn how to identify the moments when you're at a crucial fork in the road and how to choose the discomfort that propels you forward. So, if you're ready to gain valuable insights to help you redefine your approach to discomfort and achieve your goals with intention, this is the episode for you.

Key Takeaways:

  • The difference between productive and unproductive discomfort

  • How to recognize when you're faced with a crucial decision

  • Practical strategies for choosing discomfort that propels you forward

  • Insightful examples of how this concept applies to health goals, relationships, and more

  • The importance of being kind to yourself as you navigate discomfort and work towards your goals

⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/283

⭐️NEW! A free LIFE AUDIT! Get out a pen and let me know your score! https://smbwell.com/lifeaudit

⭐️ How to Choose Your Word of the Year: https://smbwell.com/word

⭐️See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

⭐️Did you love this episode? Make sure you've listened to all the foundational episodes of the Love Your Life Show. Get the free Podcast Roadmap here: https://smbwell.com/roadmap

⭐️Do you get my weekly Wednesday email? I'm starting a new section: WHAT WARRIORS ARE READING. Come join the fun! http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA

⭐️Are we friends on Instagram? Let’s catch up! https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

⭐️I've been sharing videos of my life in Australia on Facebook - I'd love to be friends with you there too! https://facebook.com/strength.mindandbody ⭐️Grab some of my favorite books and products here: https://amazon.com/shop/smbwell

⭐️For the price of a coffee, Support Susie and the Love Your Life Show: https://patreon.com/susiepettit

⭐️Have a child between the ages of 9-25? Learn the basics to support your changing child here: https://smbwell.com/parenting

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In this final episode of 2023, I did an end-of-year evaluation to help you warriors to assess your lives and make adjustments for a better future. Intentional living is all about pausing to evaluate our lives and make sure we're on the right path. Let's take the time to reflect on the past year and make any necessary adjustments. Together, we can create a life we love.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Small actions can make big differences in our lives.

  2. Grit and optimism are essential for success.

  3. Reflecting on our past actions and learning from them is more helpful than self-judgment.

  4. Complacency leads to regret, so it's important to take action and pursue our goals.

  5. Choosing a word of the year can help guide our intentions and actions.

⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/282

⭐️ Audit Your Life! Susie's fun new online quiz: https://smbwell.com/lifeaudit

⭐️How to Choose Your Word of the Year: https://smbwell.com/word

⭐️See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

⭐️Did you love this episode? Make sure you've listened to all the foundational episodes of the Love Your Life Show. Get the free Podcast Roadmap here: https://smbwell.com/roadmap

⭐️Do you get my weekly Wednesday email? I'm starting a new section: WHAT WARRIORS ARE READING. Come join the fun! http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA

⭐️Are we friends on Instagram? Let’s catch up! https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

⭐️I've been sharing videos of my life in Australia on Facebook - I'd love to be friends with you there too! https://facebook.com/strength.mindandbody ⭐️Grab some of my favorite books and products here: https://amazon.com/shop/smbwell

⭐️For the price of a coffee, Support Susie and the Love Your Life Show: https://patreon.com/susiepettit

⭐️Have a child between the ages of 9-25? Learn the basics to support your changing child here: https://smbwell.com/parenting

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Surprise!

Hi Warriors!

This is a mini episode on the word of the year.

I wanted to shake off those negative resolutions and instead focus on growth and learning. You know, it's all about living a life you truly love! I invite you my dear Warriors to think about what an awesome year would look and feel like for you. Plus, I will share the incredible value of coaching and how it can help us grow personally. So exciting, right?

Key Takeaways:

  1. Choosing a word of the year can be a powerful practice for personal growth and transformation.
  2. Negative self-talk and punitive goal-setting do not lead to long-term behavior change.
  3. Living a life you love involves learning about yourself and aligning your actions with your values.
  4. Coaching can help individuals move from external validation to internal fulfillment.
  5. Embracing personal growth and evolution is essential for living a full and satisfying life.

⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/281

⭐️See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

⭐️Deliberate thinking https://smbwell.com/deliberate-thinking/

⭐️Motivational triad graphic

⭐️Did you love this episode? Make sure you've listened to all the foundational episodes of the Love Your Life Show. Get the free Podcast Roadmap here: https://smbwell.com/roadmap

⭐️Do you get my weekly Wednesday email? I'm starting a new section: WHAT WARRIORS ARE READING. Come join the fun! http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA

⭐️Are we friends on Instagram? Let’s catch up! https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

⭐️I've been sharing videos of my life in Australia on Facebook - I'd love to be friends with you there too! https://facebook.com/strength.mindandbody ⭐️Grab some of my favorite books and products here: https://amazon.com/shop/smbwell

⭐️For the price of a coffee, Support Susie and the Love Your Life Show: https://patreon.com/susiepettit

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Intuition is accessible to all. Throughout history, there have been stories of medicine women and individuals who were responsible for overseeing intuition in their communities or families. In this episode, Isabel will share her expertise in helping people connect to their authentic, natural, intuitive abilities. Warriors, we invite you to keep an open mind. Tune in to gain valuable guidance on living your fullest life through intuitive development.

Who is Isabeau Maxwell

Isabeau Maxwell is one of the leading spiritual coaches in intuitive development. She has been helping people connect to their authentic, natural, intuitive abilities for over 15 years. She is the founder of the award winning intuitive development course, The SAGE Method and the author of the best-selling book Cracking Open: Adventures of a Reluctant Medium. Today she works with amazing students around the globe to help them open their natural intuitive abilities and live their fullest life.

I would love it if, after hearing this episode, Warriors will know a bit more about how to be in better energetic alignment and tips to build their intuitive abilities, if that is what they wish. Our conversation was full of fun stories, examples and actual tips for you if you want to learn more.

We spoke of many things including:

  • What is Intuition (and what it’s not)

  • Why we might feel resistance (or fear even) to think of intuition or spirit guides or spirituality

  • Tips for when you feel doubt or disbelief

  • Methods to practice if you want to

  • A new way to think about doubt

  • How intuition can help us with self trust

Resources:

Isabeau’s website https://thesagemethod.com

How To Manifest Faster https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-manifest-faster/id1654418809?i=1000595894373

Find support here:

⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/280

⭐️See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

⭐️Did you love this episode? Make sure you've listened to all the foundational episodes of the Love Your Life Show. Get the free Podcast Roadmap here: https://smbwell.com/roadmap

⭐️Do you get my weekly Wednesday email? I'm starting a new section: WHAT WARRIORS ARE READING. Come join the fun! http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA

⭐️Are we friends on Instagram? Let’s catch up! https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

⭐️I've been sharing videos of my life in Australia on Facebook - I'd love to be friends with you there too! https://facebook.com/strength.mindandbody ⭐️Grab some of my favorite books and products here: https://amazon.com/shop/smbwell

⭐️For the price of a coffee, Support Susie and the Love Your Life Show: https://patreon.com/susiepettit

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You can live a life you love and Susie Pettit will show you how.

Hi, I'm Susie Pettit, a certified life, parent, and relationship coach and I'm so excited you're here! I'm the host of the Love Your Life Show and I am on a mission to inspire, motivate, and empower as many women as I can with the tools and advice you need to live a life you love.

I've spent the last 25 years learning and getting trained in all the things that help people feel happier and more satisfied with the life they're living, you know, the things we want more of: like how to follow through with the things we want to do, how to feel better in our relationships, how to say no when we want to say no, how to feel happier in our days, even when the dinner's burnt, the kids are crabby and you've eaten all the chips, how to set boundaries, how to best care for our midlife wellness, and on and on. I also have studied all the things we want less of, codependency, anxiety, resentment, guilt, people pleasing, perfectionism, ick.

I release episodes every week full of tips to help you do more of the things that make your life better and less of the things that don't. I call my listeners warriors because that's what you are. They're not satisfied with good enough living. They want to be their best selves and live a big life. They click play every week to learn midlife health tips, how to raise confident teenagers, how to have deep and fulfilling relationships, how to feel more confident in their lives and their decisions, I could go on and on. If a topic helps you live a life you love, I have it on the show or email me at support@smbwell.com and I'll get it on the show asap!

I come on here each week with short episodes to help you with all of that. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode and lets go!

Consider me your supporter, your dream booster, your life expander. I help women feel better every day and I'd love to support you. Let's go!

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In this episode, I talked about the importance of being intentional with our thoughts and how it can lead to a better life. Thoughts are not facts and that we have the power to choose which thoughts to believe. I will explain the concept of neuroplasticity and the brain's motivational triad, which drives our behavior. Warriors, slow down and become aware of your thinking. I introduce a simple tool called a brain dump to help gain control over the bully brain.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Thoughts are not facts; we have the power to choose which thoughts to believe.
  2. Our brain's main job is to keep us alive, and it is motivated by avoiding pain, seeking pleasure, and conserving energy.
  3. Slowing down and becoming aware of our thinking can help us take control of our lives.
  4. A brain dump, where we write down our thoughts for a minute, can be a powerful tool to gain control over our thinking.

⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/279

⭐️See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

⭐️Deliberate thinking https://smbwell.com/deliberate-thinking/

⭐️Motivational triad graphic

⭐️Did you love this episode? Make sure you've listened to all the foundational episodes of the Love Your Life Show. Get the free Podcast Roadmap here: https://smbwell.com/roadmap

⭐️Do you get my weekly Wednesday email? I'm starting a new section: WHAT WARRIORS ARE READING. Come join the fun! http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA

⭐️Are we friends on Instagram? Let’s catch up! https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

⭐️I've been sharing videos of my life in Australia on Facebook - I'd love to be friends with you there too! https://facebook.com/strength.mindandbody ⭐️Grab some of my favorite books and products here: https://amazon.com/shop/smbwell

⭐️For the price of a coffee, Support Susie and the Love Your Life Show: https://patreon.com/susiepettit

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How to have your best holiday season yet? Hear me speak about the importance of intentional living and making decisions ahead of time to ensure that our actions align with our values and bring us long-term satisfaction.

Warriors, let us all reflect on how you felt in previous Januarys and identify areas where you may have felt out of control or needed to make changes.

Intentional living involves tapping into your own desires and needs, rather than looking externally for what is right or wrong. I provided examples of how to be intentional during the holiday season, such as making decisions about exercise and setting boundaries with social events.

Listen now to discover the power of intentional living and how it can help you create a holiday season you don't have to recover from.

⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/278

⭐️See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

⭐️Did you love this episode? Make sure you've listened to all the foundational episodes of the Love Your Life Show. Get the free Podcast Roadmap here: https://smbwell.com/roadmap

⭐️Do you get my weekly Wednesday email? I'm starting a new section: WHAT WARRIORS ARE READING. Come join the fun! http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA

⭐️Are we friends on Instagram? Let’s catch up! https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

⭐️I've been sharing videos of my life in Australia on Facebook - I'd love to be friends with you there too! https://facebook.com/strength.mindandbody ⭐️Grab some of my favorite books and products here: https://amazon.com/shop/smbwell

⭐️For the price of a coffee, Support Susie and the Love Your Life Show: https://patreon.com/susiepettit

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I share a powerful concept in this episode - "It's not about you."

Our brains have a tendency to make everything about us, but in reality, other people's behavior is not a reflection of us. I will offer you tools to help shift our thinking and stop taking things personally.

By practicing alternative explanations and recognizing our triggers, we can feel more at ease and confident in ourselves. Remember, your thoughts are optional, and choosing better feeling thoughts can lead to a happier life.

⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/277

⭐️See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

⭐️Did you love this episode? Make sure you've listened to all the foundational episodes of the Love Your Life Show. Get the free Podcast Roadmap here: https://smbwell.com/roadmap

⭐️Do you get my weekly Wednesday email? I'm starting a new section: WHAT WARRIORS ARE READING. Come join the fun! http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA

⭐️Are we friends on Instagram? Let’s catch up! https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

⭐️I've been sharing videos of my life in Australia on Facebook - I'd love to be friends with you there too! https://facebook.com/strength.mindandbody

⭐️Grab some of my favorite books and products here: https://amazon.com/shop/smbwell

⭐️For the price of a coffee, Support Susie and the Love Your Life Show: https://patreon.com/susiepettit

⭐️Have a child between the ages of 9-25? Learn the basics to support your changing child here: https://smbwell.com/parenting

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It's time to break free from feeling fear around emotions like anxiety, guilt or shame to live the life you've always wanted. Sherianna Boyle shows us how to tap into the power of your emotions and reveal its gifts of resiliency, hope, empathy, and purpose. By viewing our emotions in this new and empowering perspective, you will find peace and be able to embrace the person you were meant to be.

Join me as I chat with emotional detox coach and author Sherianna Boyle about her latest book, Energy in Action. Discover how to redefine action as the movement of energy within our bodies and use the spiritual laws of the universe to create balance and harmony in our lives.

This epsiode is perfect for anyone who grew up in a house where we not only weren’t taught how to feel emotions, often we were punished for showing emotions. If you feel fear thinking of feeling feelings or being emotional, don’t miss this episode. Sherianna Boyle is on the show to help us find freedom and love in our emotional experiences.

Who’s Sherianna Boyle?

Sherianna is an author, the founder of Emotional Detox Coaching®, creator of the Cleanse Method.®, an adjunct Psychology Professor, and a cool and calm yoga instructor. She combines her skills to introduce us all to her methodology on the show.

We talked about:

  • What emotions are
  • Spiritual laws of the universe
  • Clear reactivity
  • What is a cleanse
  • Susie’s personal emotional cleanse!
  • Anxiety, shame and guilt

LINK FOR SHOW NOTES:

Here is the link to the membership for sharing: https://sheriannaboyle.com/membership

LINKS

Here is the link to the membership for sharing: https://sheriannaboyle.com/membership

https://sheriannaboyle.com/

https://www.facebook.com/SheriannaBoyle

Emotional Detox Now Book https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250817412?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzstmibo-20&creativeASIN=1250817412&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.19NH4I0LVG5C1&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin

Energy In Action Book https://www.amazon.com/dp/1649630263?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzstmibo-20&creativeASIN=1649630263&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1SPIQC1XPTWDL&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin

Emotional Detox for Anxiety https://www.amazon.com/dp/1507212100?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzstmibo-20&creativeASIN=1507212100&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1SPIQC1XPTWDL&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin

⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/276

⭐️See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

⭐️Did you love this episode? Make sure you've listened to all the foundational episodes of the Love Your Life Show. Get the free Podcast Roadmap here: https://smbwell.com/roadmap

⭐️Do you get my weekly Wednesday email? I'm starting a new section: WHAT WARRIORS ARE READING. Come join the fun! http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA

⭐️Are we friends on Instagram? Let’s catch up! https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

⭐️I've been sharing videos of my life in Australia on Facebook - I'd love to be friends with you there too! https://facebook.com/strength.mindandbody ⭐️Grab some of my favorite books and products here: https://amazon.com/shop/smbwell

⭐️For the price of a coffee, Support Susie and the Love Your Life Show: https://patreon.com/susiepettit

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Oh warriors! I'm so glad you're here to listen and learn about the expectation theory. This is another way of explaining the thought model that will really help you, whether you've been listening for a while or a search for life satisfaction and thriving came up. Because learning about the expectation theory will help with all of that! It helps midlife and empty nest women and moms of all ages break free from self-limiting beliefs and expectations. If you feel stuck or burnt out in your marriage or parenting or job or friendship or exercise routine or what have you, the expectation theory will help you. Listen in so I can help you live a life you love. Your happiness and life satisfaction and mental health matters to me!

Highlights of this episode: * Our thoughts and expectations shape our actions and outcomes in life. * Beliefs are thoughts that we think over and over until we believe them to be true. * It's important to challenge limiting beliefs and open ourselves up to new possibilities. * Taking responsibility for our thoughts and actions empowers us to create positive change in our lives. * Believing in a future that we can't yet see is the first step towards making it a reality.

Find support here:

⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/275

⭐️See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com

⭐️Did you love this episode? Make sure you've listened to all the foundational episodes of the Love Your Life Show. Get the free Podcast Roadmap here: https://smbwell.com/roadmap

⭐️Do you get my weekly Wednesday email? I love connecting with warriors more personally through email. Join the fun here: http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA

⭐️Have you checked out my favorites on Amazon? I created some new lists: My favorite "Anxiety Helpers", "Susie's Supplements" and "Favorite Products". Check them all out here (and then let me know what I should add to the lists!) https://amazon.com/shop/smbwell

⭐️Are we friends on Instagram? Let’s catch up! https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

⭐️I've been sharing videos of my life in Australia on Facebook - I'd love to be friends with you there too! https://facebook.com/strength.mindandbody

⭐️For the price of a coffee, Support Susie and the Love Your Life Show: https://patreon.com/susiepettit

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In this episode, I discuss the dynamic of over-functioning and learned helplessness that often occurs in relationships. I explained how this pattern can lead to feelings of resentment, stress, overwhelm, and powerlessness. I will share my own personal experience with over-functioning and how it was influenced by my upbringing. You can hear me emphasize the importance of recognizing these patterns and breaking the cycle to create healthier, more balanced relationships. Take a listen because I will also offer reflection exercises for listeners to explore their own experiences and roles in these dynamics.

Highlights of this episode: * Over-functioning and under-functioning create an unhealthy dynamic in relationships. * Learned helplessness can arise from persistent feelings of powerlessness and failure to succeed. * Reflect on the roles and expectations modeled in your upbringing to gain awareness of your own patterns. * Recognize where you may be over-functioning or under-functioning in your current relationships. * Break the cycle by fostering interdependence and shared responsibility.

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I am so excited I got to talk with Brenda. As someone who’s still recovering from narcissistic abuse, Brenda brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to this topic. Brenda Stephens MS, LPCC is a group practice owner in San Diego, CA where she and her colleagues provide individual and group therapy to those who have been impacted by a relationship with a narcissist. Brenda uses a thorough understanding of PTSD and Complex PTSD along with EMDR and Parts Work (IFS) to help clients understand, and recover from the lasting complications of being in a relationship with a narcissist. She provides training to other therapists to expand their knowledge and understanding of narcissistic abuse which is uniquely insidious and cruel. Brenda helps clients heal from the abuse they have endured and teaches them how to love themselves, reclaim their identities, and create healthy relationships.

Today on the show, Brenda and I dig into:⁣ * Types of Narcissism * Narcissistic abuse and red flags in relationships * What are some signs I am dating a narcissist or my parent was a narcissist? * The importance of not defending or arguing, as this can escalate the situation and give the narcissist more opportunities to manipulate * Why do you need to grieve and accept the truth about their past and present

Links Mentioned: ⭐️ http://ca.stephenstherapy.com

⭐️ The Narcissism Recovery Workbook

⭐️ Brenda on Instagram

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Distinguishing between difficult and dangerous people isn't always as clear-cut. While narcissists who blatantly cross our boundaries are relatively easy to identify, what about those individuals who fall into the category of "difficult people"? Stay tuned because in this episode, I'll explore the complexities of dealing with difficult individuals. I firmly believe that everyone deserves to be in healthy and thriving adult relationships, and I'll be sharing some valuable tools to help you navigate these challenging dynamics.

Highlights of this episode: * The importance of prioritizing support for those in toxic relationships * How to identify characteristics of difficult people * What it means to be in a relationship with someone low on emotional intelligence * Recognizing unhealthy dynamics * Discuss the characteristics of difficult people, particularly their low emotional intelligence * How setting boundaries can lead to healthier relationships * Practical tools for dealing with difficult people

Resources Mentioned

Susie’s Recommended Books on Relationships on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/smbwell/list/2VPRBPQUBITUY?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d

Susie’s Recommended Books on Divorce and Toxic Relationships - https://www.amazon.com/shop/smbwell/list/1MMJQPW3NRK47?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d

How To Spot a Narcissist - https://smbwell.com/222

Divorce Abuse Specialist Interview on YouTube - https://youtu.be/8a4SzYbLrs0

Subscribe to the Love Your Life Show - https://smbwell.com/subscribe

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Hey there, warriors! I have a special episode for you as part of our codependency series called "Get Your Power Back." We are diving deep into the topic of codependency and how it can affect our relationships and overall well-being.

Codependency impacts our marriages, our relationships with our teens and preteens, our parenting, our relationships with our aging parents, and more.

Trust me, I've been there myself. I used to feel controlled by my emotions, constantly giving my power away to others, whether it was my sons, my husband, or even strangers.

And in this episode, I'm going to share with you the steps I took to get to this place of empowerment.

Are you ready, warriors? Let's go!

Highlights of this episode: * Understanding codependency * The balance between over-functioning and under-functioning in relationships * Consequences of codependency * Desire for empowerment and freedom in relationships * Importance of being present and not dwelling on the past * Strategies for overcoming codependency

Resources: ⭐️ Enroll in Higher Education for Warriors! Extra BONUS: we are working on codependency next! If you like this episode, you don't want to miss it! https://SMBwell.COM/LIFESCHOOL

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I'm excited to share this special birthday episode with you!

Today, I share a bit of a journey through my life and my top takeaways, wellness practices and insights here as a woman in my midlife, post divorce, in perimenopause, having raised preteen and teen sons, and how I manage my physical well-being at 52.

I want to be open and vulnerable with you, highlighting that even as a life coach, I face the same human challenges as everyone else.

Prepare to be uplifted and enlightened as I unveil my top eight tips for a happier, more vibrant you.

Stick around, as this episode is packed with wisdom and hands-

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It all comes down to confidence, warriors.

Listen in to this episode where I dive into confidence and self doubt in a way that will help you feel better, take action on your goals, notice your limiting beliefs, and interact in your relationships with your spouse and your kids in a more empowered way.

Thank you for listening in! You matter to me!

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⭐️ Show Notes https://smbwell.com/269

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Anxiety!

It's talked about all over the place and is on the rise.

Personally, I am passionate about helping moms, kids, teens, preteens, you name it, I want to help anyone with anxiety.

I've been on anxiety medication (positive supporter here), had panic attacks, deep emotional trauma and much more. I know what it's like to feel anxious and to love an anxious person.

Please listen in because there is something most of us do with anxiety that make it worse (and I don't want that for you!) and specific things that we can do that provide significant anxiety relief for us, our teens, spouses, friends and more. And oh my gosh, how about that perimenopause anxiety (or premenstrual)?

Listen in. I love helping using my experiences and research to help others.

⭐️Show Notes and resources mentioned here: https://smbwell.com/268

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Do you want to feel better about your body? Or want that voice in your head to be nicer to your body? Do you want to feel more in control of emotional eating? Or do you worry about your kids and what you're modeling for your preteens and teens as a mother? Susie Pettit and Rachel Lavin have a great conversation today! is a published author, professional speaker, Body Love Coach, Certified Health Coach and Certified Personal Trainer. After 20 years as a fitness instructor, she got sick and tired of being sick and tired" decided to take her power back and heal from decades of negative thinking and self sabotage. We talk about body positivity, ditching diets, no more dieting, emotional eating and much more.

⭐️Enroll in the LOVE YOUR LIFE SCHOOL! https://www.SMBWELL.COM/LIFESCHOOL There's a course in there on emotional eating!

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⭐️Show Notes Here: https://smbwell.com/267

⭐️Grab some of my favorite products here:https://amazon.com/shop/smbwell

⭐️For the price of a coffee, Support Susie and the Love Your Life Show:https://patreon.com/susiepettit

⭐️Have a teen in the house? Learn the basics to support your changing child here:https://smbwell.com/parenting

⭐️Want a life coach? If I have room in my calendar, I’d be honored to be yours! https://smb.as.me

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Hello Warriors! I'm about to whisk you away on a journey that promises to be nothing short of life-changing. So, fasten your seatbelts as we get ready to dive headfirst into this exhilarating adventure together.

Close your eyes for a moment and picture a world where the discomfort stemming from differing viewpoints melts away. Imagine the exhilaration of unlocking your growth potential from the constraints of external opinions, and fully stepping into your own power. I'm going to elevate the "let them" theory to new heights, and I couldn't be more thrilled to share this transformative insight with all of you.

Do I have your attention? Sorta fun, ey?

So is looking at life with my take of the let them theory 2.0!

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Leah Remillet is an international speaker, podcast host, and systems strategist for time-starved entrepreneurs, moms, and professionals. Leah Remillét has helped thousands ditch the overwhelm - without sacrificing their home life, health or happiness.⁣ ⁣ Leah Remillet is the host of The Balancing Busy Podcast, an international speaker, and the Anti-Hustle Growth Strategist. ⁣ ⁣ She’s your anti-hustle coach who hates the hustle culture. I love to show entrepreneurs how to utalize systems, automations, and outsourcing in order to build something that allows you to be the best version of you in all areas of life.⁣ ⁣ If you’ve been struggling to juggle it all and feel as though you’re right up on the edge of complete burn out, this one’s for you.⁣ ⁣

Today on the show, Leah and I dig into:⁣

  • How Leah ditched hustle culture once and for all
  • Overcoming perfectionism
  • How sharing household chores and responsibilities helps our family
  • Why boundaries are helpful
  • What her 3 Ps are
  • How to use “Good, better, best”
  • the need to do it all alone

This show and interview is another great example of the importance of turning inward for answers. I invite you to take what Leah and I share and do what works for you! Maturing and growing up is about changing our focus from external and what Leah or Susie does to what works for you.

And yet, that’s hard, ey? Especially if we’ve been people-pleasing or living out a version of someone else’s life for a while. That’s why I’m so glad Leah came on the show.

Listen in and then reach out on social media and tell us which boundaries or systems you’re going to set up for your best year yet. We are cheering for you!

Links Mentioned:

Leah’s website: https://leahremillet.com

Leah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leahremillet/

Balancing Busy Podcast: https://leahremillet.com/podcast/

The book we mentioned: Subtract https://amzn.to/3skCAfr

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⭐️Show Notes Here: https://smbwell.com/265

⭐️Grab some of my favorite products here: https://amazon.com/shop/smbwell

⭐️For the price of a coffee, Support Susie and the Love Your Life Show: https://patreon.com/susiepettit

⭐️Have a teen in the house? Learn the basics to support your changing child here: https://smbwell.com/parenting

⭐️Want a life coach? If I have room in my calendar, I’d be honored to be yours! https://smb.as.me

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Get excited for today’s episode, where we're about to embark on a journey that is transformative!

We're diving into the realm of discovering and embracing your values.

We will uncover the golden key to living life to the absolute fullest. I can't wait for you to listen to this episode as we explore the power of syncing up your day-to-day actions with your core values. It's like giving your life a compass that points directly to joy and contentment!

But don't worry, it's not all theory and no action. We're dishing out practical steps that will guide you towards unearthing and prioritizing your very own set of values.

This episode isn't just another podcast episode – it's a heart-to-heart chat that could change the game for you. Say goodbye to stress and wave hello to boundless happiness!

Warriors, grab those headphones, because you're in for a treat.

*⭐️*Manifest your future Meditation https://insig.ht/XvrwU6glSBb

⭐️Get on the waitlist for the LOVE YOUR LIFE SCHOOL! Opening FALL 2023! https://www.SMBWELL.COM/LIFESCHOOL

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⭐️Show Notes Here: https://smbwell.com/264

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⭐️For the price of a coffee, Support Susie and the Love Your Life Show: https://patreon.com/susiepettit

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⭐️Want a life coach? If I have room in my calendar, I’d be honored to be yours! https://smb.as.me

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Hey, Warriors! It's time to give yourself a break and embark on a personal audit with me. Guess what? Most of us are off track – more than 90% of our daily actions are on autopilot. Let's recalibrate together.

Imagine a slight 1-degree course correction for an airplane. It changes the whole destination. Life works the same way. A small change in action can bring massive results. I've been digging into the basics lately, like wellness and self-love, in recent episodes. Catch them at smbwell.com/ for some foundational goodness.

Now, join me for a breather and a life audit through five eye-opening questions:

  1. How do you feel at the end of your days?
  2. The next question that helps us slow down to witness the life we are living is this: What do you do like to do for fun?
  3. What's going well with your wellness? What small actions have you habitualized in your day that are helpful for you and helping you feel good?
  4. What are you working on?
  5. What's your short long-term goal?

Join me in this quest for intentional, easier living. Tune in now and let's nudge ourselves towards meaningful change.

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⭐️For the price of a coffee, Support Susie and the Love Your Life Show: https://patreon.com/susiepettit

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I share my insights on learning to love ourselves and embracing our imperfections. Emphasizing the importance of being kind and compassionate towards ourselves and offers practical ways to support our own well-being. I encourage you warriors to greet yourselves in the morning, express gratitude to your bodies in the evening, and practice self-compassion when you make mistakes during the day. May I remind you that we are all a mix of light and dark, good and bad, and that growth occurs when we accept and learn from our humanness.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Greet yourself in the morning and say something nice to yourself.
  2. Express gratitude to your body in the evening for its functions and efforts.
  3. Practice self-compassion and kindness when you make mistakes or act unskillfully during the day.

⭐️Get on waitlist for Love Your Life School https://smbwell.com/lifeschool

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⭐️Have a preteen or teen? Summer is a great time to learn the basics so you can have less drama in the house come September! https://smbwell.com/parenting

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Christine is an empty nest coach who guides mothers who are nervous about the empty nest ahead. She takes them from freaking out about it to feeling freaking awesome. It is her passion to work with mothers of high school students (and beyond) who are in the trenches with sad and possibly overwhelming thoughts about what life will look like when their "baby" heads to college and begins to leave the nest. Her clients’ big question: What will I do with my time?

Coach Christine is fulfilling her purpose by empowering these amazing women in writing the next jaw-dropping amazing chapter of their life. Energized by leading their process of exploration, Christine is thrilled when her clients unlock the power that lies within them.

Through her quest to improve her personal experience, she discovered a joy in encouraging others through the same transition. Now the lively host and producer of the Your Empty Nest Coach podcast and the creator of the 30-Day Challenge to Empty Nest Success, she helps parents to go from freaking out about the empty nest years to feeling freaking awesome.

Coach Christine assists others through her podcast, social media accounts, resources in the Empty Nest Success online home, and personalized coaching. She provides coaching on becoming the C.E.O. (Conscious Effective Olympian™) of your life while including sprinkles of analogies, positivity, purpose, and a delightful sense of humor.

Links Mentioned:

Articles that Christine has written that Susie found helpful

https://greenlivingmag.com/empty-nest-syndrome/

https://yourbrilliance.com/empty-nest/

Christine's website http://emptynestsuccess.com/

The Empty Nest Success Podcast https://pod.link/emptynest

Christine's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emptynestcoach/

⭐️Get on the waitlist for the LOVE YOUR LIFE SCHOOL! Opening FALL 2023! https://www.SMBWELL.COM/LIFESCHOOL

⭐️Are we friends on Instagram? Let’s catch up! https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

⭐️Want to talk about this episode in private with some amazing women just like you? Join the Midlife Warrior Membership today! https://smbwell.com/membership 💙💙

⭐️Show Notes Here: https://smbwell.com/261

⭐️Grab some of my favorite products here: https://amazon.com/shop/smbwell

⭐️For the price of a coffee, Support Susie and the Love Your Life Show: https://patreon.com/susiepettit

⭐️Have a teen in the house? Learn the basics to support your changing child here: https://smbwell.com/parenting

⭐️Want a life coach? If I have room in my calendar, I’d be honored to be yours! https://smb.as.me

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Hello warriors! This episode takes a deeper dive into how we can become the best advocates and supporters for the young people in our lives. Today, we cover why feelings are so vital for teens and how they play a significant role in their growth and development. Don't miss this eye-opening episode on how we can better support our kids and understand their emotional experiences.

In this episode:

  • No need for regret: You did the best you could with what you knew then. What matters is what you do now.
  • Feeling all the feelings: Teens are supposed to experience a range of emotions. It's part of their growth and human development.
  • Right Emotion, Right Handling: Parents can help teens learn how to regulate their emotions in ways that are either neutral or helpful, rather than harmful.
  • Parenting Challenges and Growth: Parenting can be tough. Not all parents have the skills to support their kids best, especially when it comes to emotional intelligence. The good news is that you can learn and grow, using your influence in their lives positively.
  • Taking Action: Today's teens face unique challenges, making it crucial for us to step up and take action. Complaining about our anxious teens isn't productive. Instead, use this opportunity to improve your parenting skills and understand that having emotions is a natural part of teen and young adult development.
  • Invitation for Growth: As listeners of this podcast, you have a growth mindset. Take the next step. Enroll in a parenting class or join the Love Your Life School. Share this episode with others to spread the knowledge.

Resources mentioned:

Lisa Damour's Book The Emotional Lives of teenagers https://amzn.to/3CUIDtc

Five Pillars of Parenting BE A BETTER PARENT with the 5 Pillars of Parenting https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-your-life-show/id1434429161?i=1000544280160

Susie's Parenting Teens Course https://smbwell.com/parenting

The Warrior Membership: https://smbwell.com/membership

The Love Your Life School: https://smbwell.com/lifeschool

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Guess what this wellness coach has never done a podcast episode on?
Our biggest organ!
Today I straighten that out! Master Aesthetician, Natalie Bevans, is on the show to teach us about anti-aging skin care.
She shared so many great tidbits, it prompted me to take action right after our conversation ended! I know you will find some golden nuggets too!
Listen in to this pro aging conversation and then head to the Warrior Woman Facebook Group (https://facebook.com/groups/smbwell to share!
Thanks Natalie!

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It's the middle of the year warriors! What a great time to pause and check in with our wellness habits. Today I bring you some of the things I personally do that make a big difference in my life. 
If you're looking to shift or improve your wellness in even the tiniest bit, you'll find something for you here! 

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Do you know there are more than 34 symptoms of perimenopause?
Join menopause expert and author Amanda Thebe on the show as she shares what she wishes she knew about this passage of our lives.
Listen in and then please share this episode with another person (or 12). No matter our gender or age, the more people know about this stage that all women will go through the better we can support us all.

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Emotional Intelligence, emotional regulation and YOU!

Oh wow do we have a powerhouse guest today! Ashley Williams is on the show and this conversation left me literally buzzing with outstanding energy. I felt equally ignited and calm! I can't explain the magic warriors - you'll have to listen in to experience it yourself. I am so grateful Ashley came on the show and for you to have this opportunity!

⭐️Psst: What do you do for your adult education? Life happens fast if we let it. You are important to me which is why I aim to combine my Masters of Education with my Advanced Life Coaching to keep you top of your game. Make sure you're a part of it by joining my monthly membership, aka ADULT SCHOOL💙 https://smbwell.com/membership 💙💙

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So, you know those times when you're right?
Like you're so certain you're right you need to make sure the other people stop doing it wrong?
Yeah me too.
I am often very certain that my way is the right way and those people in my life would be so much better off if they did it "my way".
Please join me today as I deep dive into this way of thinking as it's not only hard on our relationships with others (our kids, spouses, friends even!), it also feels like crap to us! It's underneath a lot of my self judgement - when I think I did it "wrong". Sigh.
Let me share what I've learned and what's helped me feel better so you can feel better too. Xxxxxx

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Psst....do you ever feel irritated or annoyed in your relationships?

Can I get an AMEN?!

I can get annoyed at my kids, my husband, my siblings, my neighbors, heck, I can even get annoyed by random people in the gym.

Good news is, there's something we can do that significantly helps us FEEL LESS ANNOYED!! I'm proof! I swear warriors, I went through a big part of my life being annoyed or irritated at lots of people - yep, me! Susie Sunshine! lol!

I can't wait for you to listen in!

Hey, could you do a small business owner a favor? Could you pretty pretty pretty please share this podcast episode with one person who you care for?

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Are you a goal setter?

Do you like setting intentions or goals for your day, week or year?

If you're a frequent listener of the Love Your Life Show, I'll bet you do.

Which is why I'm super excited to bring this concept that I first heard of from business coach Dan Sullivan and author, Ben Hardy.

Don't run away though - this concept is one I use in my everyday life, as a mom, a wife, a high achieving woman, to feel more life satisfaction. Listen in because it works!!!

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Today I'm sharing the urge jar! One of my clients most favorite (and successful) tools. For free! No session needed! Learning about and using this tool has helped me and my clients break habits that were unhelpful for us like over drinking, over spending, over social media'ing and over eating. It has helped people lose upwards of 25 pounds and helped others to save hundreds of dollars.

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If you are in a relationship and feeling as if, in order to do be connected to them, you have to lie to yourself or to them, this episode is for you!

Wait a minute? You're a people pleaser. Not a liar! You're doing it for them!

There's no way they go together, do they? Dear warrior, true friendships and relationships are based on acceptance of and for the other person. mutuality. None of this over functioning, under functioning of codependency...that comes from fear!

Ask yourself this question; do I believe that being a good daughter, a good friend, a good mom, a good sister, a good wife requires me to lie? Well duh susie, no. Okay next question: how often do you not speak up because you think you know how the other person will react or because you think your needs or desires will impact the situation?

Warrior! Listen in. This episode will be so helpful for you!


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How are you feeling warrior?

Stressed? Overwhelmed? Hopeless? Listless?

You're not alone.

In a recent podcast episode, Chalene Johnson cited a study that reported how Americans were the unhappiest they've ever been in 50 years!

Fifty years warriors!

Happiness and hacking the brain to raise our happiness set point is my zone of genius warriors! I had to get on and record this podcast episode today.

Listen in to learn how to feel better.

For you, for me, for your kids, and for everyone you come into contact with.

Our happiness is a moral obligation.

Our happiness and our energy shines out and impacts every single human we come into contact with, the most important being US!

YOU MATTER TO ME

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Low libido?

Low confidence?

Feeling comfortable in your body is important for your confidence, health and wellbeing...guess what, that’s true in terms of sex too!

You are not broken (nor are you alone!)

Join Susie and Sex & Intimacy Coach Leah Carey as we discuss libido, body image, patriarchy, body acceptance, and more!


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Life is full of change and contrast.

Yin and Yang.

Light and Dark.

In this week's episode I dive into five tools that help me when things around me are changing.

Whether you're sending your first born off to college, to kindergarten, you sent yours off years ago, or you don't have kids but your social relationships are shifting, life involves change and contrast.

Join me on today's episode as I share five ways to make it easier for you!


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What is the infradian rhythm and why will learning about it help your metabolism, sleep, stress and how we age! Listen in to this week's episode with Cody Sanders to learn what every woman needs to know about her infradian rhythm!

Today on the podcast, I had the great pleasure of interviewing Cody Sanders, co-owner of Mixhers. We talked about so many things that will help you, no matter your age or stage. Cody’s knowledge and expertise around our infradian rhythm has helped me so much and I can’t wait to bring this information to you!

Are you ready for a new school year? This is a GREAT TIME to take the Parenting Teens: Survival Course

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Do you have a child who's growing up? Whether they are two or 22, if you are a parent, you will want to listen in to this episode as I offer true and tested strategies to help you as we support our children (and ourselves!) through this journey of life!


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PS You still here? I SEE you and I SUPPORT you! YOU matter to me!!! xxxxx

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Listen in as Lori Massicot and I discuss boundary setting for people pleasers!

If you liked this episode, let us know on Instagram!

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One of the top ways we amazing women hold ourselves back in this world is in comparison. When we compare our lives with others we enter into a negative energy space that does not promote our best work or us living our best lives.

This week, I share a personal experience where I caught myself comparing (gulp!) coupled with tactical action steps to empower us to live our best lives.

Listen in warriors! This one's a great one!


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ABSOLUTE TRUTH: Small progress is still progress.

Better yet?

It's the best way to create lasting behavior change!

Small steps taken consistently over time lead to BIG changes in life.

Listen in to this week's episode to learn how to use Susie's one percent better method.

It's midway through another year and I deliver a half pep talk half action plan for finishing your week, month, and year in a way that feels good to you!


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Have you ever experienced a physical symptom and thought "You've got to be kidding me?"

Well I have! And it seems to be happening more and more frequently the more birthdays I have!

Luckily, author Jen Sweeney researched and wrote a book to support women as we move through perimenopause.

Her book (and this interview) are full of practical tips and strategies that we can use TODAY to FEEL BETTER and more in control.

Her approach is supportive and uplifting: Painting a picture of health and wellness that we can all grab hold of!


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How often do you think thoughts that begin with what if?

How often do you feel anxious?

There's a correlation and the tool I teach today has the potential to change your relationship with anxiety and how you view things forever.

How can I say that?

Because it did for me.

Listen in. I love sharing this tool!

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Anxiety happens.

Anxiety happens to kids.

Anxiety happens to spouses.

Anxiety happens to moms.

Anxiety happens to CEOs.

Anxiety happens to life coaches 

😱

Add to that,

Anxiety is responsible for our over drinking,

over eating,

over shopping,

over procrastinating,

over parenting, 

and much much more.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Listen in to this week's episode. It's an important one and, as someone who feels anxiety, it's one that I know will help you.


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Parenting and supporting others is one of the most challenging jobs here on earth.

I know it dear warrior! Not only do I have my own five sons, I interact with plenty of clients and humans that are having their human experiences.

And boy do I want to help!

Tune in today to learn three ways to help our loved ones that WORK!


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Double celebration time! It's the 200th episode of the Love Your Life Show and I've put together an awesome compilation celebrating you!

Listen in and get all links in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/200

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Listen in as Susie gets raw and personal in a pep talk just for you!

She speaks of the lessons she learned over the past 7 years, the completion of a commitment she made to herself, a future step that has her scared AND excited, and how you can take these lessons and use them to live a life you love too!

Show Notes can be found here: https://smbwell.com/199

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Psst: Have you thought: "If ONE MORE PERSON asks me to do ONE MORE THING, I'm going to #%$@%#!"

Today's episode is for you.

These feelings happen: the overwhelm; the exhaustion; the frustration.

I'm feeling it. My husband is feeling it. Warrior women are feeling it. My sons are feeling it.

Click play. Help is here.


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Ever have a hot flash or know someone who has? 🙄

Did you know that "sucking it up to just get through it" is not only emotionally unsupportive but a medically dangerous approach to midlife?

Not on my watch, warriors!

I have the most amazing interview for you today - chock full of information whether you're in perimenopause (the 8 years before our periods end), have passed through menopause, or know someone who has/is.

Maryon Stewart is a SENSATION in the UK because of her knowledge about and advocacy for women's health. I am DELIGHTED to have her on the show today because she's all about providing SOLUTIONS and filling us with HOPE!

Listen in to the episode and then head to the show notes to get all of the awesome details and GOODIES! https://smbwell.com/197

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Here it is!

Part two of how not to be annoyed by the people you love.

Sound impossible? It's not!

I used to be annoyed by so many people and these things helped me 100%.

Listen in and then share with me which one you'll try this week.

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Dr. Lynyetta Willis is a psychologist and family empowerment coach. She joins us today to discuss stable misery, what it is, how to avoid it, and how to get out of it. She is an incredible guest and I know you will get a lot out of this show.

All links mentioned, including how to sign up for her awesome program launching NOW are in the show notes at https://www.SMBwell.com/105

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Whenever I'm on vacation, I find myself reflecting on where I am, where I've been and where I'm going.

This visit was no different and one day found myself openly sobbing on the beach while lifting my arms in the air in gratitude and praise.

I got out my phone and recorded this podcast.

Please pop this quick episode in your ears and join me in reflecting on the beach.

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And, if you are feeling a bit off course, let me help. If you're listening in realtime, my FINDING JOY IN EVERYDAY LIFE program is open now.

www.smbwell.com/bestself

We are given this one, precious life.

Don't stop dreaming of what's possible for you in yours.

Let's go. 

Sign up today.

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Here they are!

This week I share my favorite relationship tools that help me and my clients move towards satisfying and soul-filling connection.

Relationships are complex and multilayered.

They go through seasons and they require different skills at different times.

Here is a sampling of the best tools to keep your love fresh and growing.

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Show notes for this episode can be found at https://www.smbwell.com/81

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Four years ago, a man halfway around the world wrote a simple comment on an online review that changed both of our lives. Today we tell the story.

Please note, it is a story that involves big issues: alcoholism, sexual abuse, physical abuse, parental neglect, financial hardship, and childhood trauma. It is also a story that involves hope, resiliency, new beginnings, and is a testament to our ability as humans to continue to reach, evolve and remake ourselves, regardless of what our past holds. 

My special guest today is Paul Pettit, Certified Reiki, Reflexboloy, Life Coach, and my husband. I am beyond honored to be able to share this man and our life experiences with you all.

Love is always the answer.

All books and links mentioned can be found in the show notes at:

https://www.SMBwell.com/80

Paul's website: www.paulpettit.com

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There is no other relationship that affects your wellness more than the relationship you have with yourself. If you don’t like yourself, you’re less likely to feed yourself food that nourishes and brings joy to your body. If you don’t speak kindly to yourself, you allow others to speak unkindly to you. If you don’t think your needs are important (or at least as important as those around you), you’re unlikely to carve out time to do the things that bring you joy. If you don’t think highly of yourself, you’re likely to tolerate relationships where they don’t think highly of you either.

How do we start to change this?

How do we learn to like ourselves?

We start with these four steps.

-Listen in and then sign up for Susie's Weekly WELLNESS Newsletter so you get all the free coaching tips you need to live a life you love. http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA

-Continue the conversation in our private facebook community for Warrior Women facebook.com/groups/smbwell

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-Full show notes at https://www.smbwell.com/79

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The difference between people who achieve their goals and those that quit lies in something called massive action.

This concept has changed how I view most aspects of my life: my work, my relationship with my kids, my relationship with my spouse, my health, my finances...you name it.

Listen in as I explain what massive action is and how understanding it will help you.

Show notes and book's mentioned can be found at www.SMBwell.com/78

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Interested in Aging in REVERSE?

How about having less brain fog, fatigue, or weight gain?

LISTEN IN!

Natalie Jill has been recognized by Forbes and Greatest as one of the top health and wellness influencers in the world!

Her latest book and research is what I'm so excited to bring to you warriors this week.  

Listen in as we discuss:

-How to age in reverse (the title of her book that I'm giving away below)

-How to bust through the idea that life looks a certain way if you are a certain age

-How to change your state, then your plate, then your weight

-The importance of habits, gratitude, surrendering, compassion, acceptance and much more....

​​​​​​​Listen in and then leave a review on APPLE PODCASTS before February 1st to WIN her awesome book!

Show notes with all links mentioned, how to contact Natalie, and how to WIN her book here https://www.SMBwell.com/77

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If you're anything like me, you've spent enough of your life judging and criticizing yourself. 

Life is difficult.

We make mistakes.

As I’ve aged, I have come to discover a more accepting and peaceful way to live life.

I dive into it on this week's podcast.

Listen in now and then join in the discussion in our private facebook community for women just like you! facebook.com/groups/smbwell

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Warriors, there is so much more to life than our weight.

Yet, if you're anything like the average woman, you've spent years of your life thinking about your weight and your body.

I don’t have many regrets in life yet boy do I regret the amount of time I’ve spent thinking negatively about my body. I deeply regret the years that I linked my worth to my physical appearance.

It's time to change.

The first step to having a healthy relationship with food and your weight is to become aware of what you’re thinking about food and your weight.

Tune back into yourself.

What do you want?

What feels good?

Over the years we've jumped on this treadmill of life, powered mostly by men, telling us how to value ourselves.

Let's get off.

Our collective brain power is needed.

It’s time warriors.

If you want something to be different, we need to be different.

For the first time in a long time, I'm offering a program detailing the pathway to permanent weight loss so that you can put this behind you once and for all. Join the hundreds of women that I've helped move from thinking and obsessing about their weight to instead thinking and obsessing on ways to live a life they love. The enrollment ends this week. You don't want to miss this: https://www.smbwell.com/weightloss as I have no plans to offer it again. You are here for a reason and it's my belief that that reason has nothing to do with your body shape or size. Learn more here: www.smbwell.com/weightloss

If you are reading this after Friday, January 10th, sign up to this waitlist in case I ever offer it again. https://www.waitlistr.com/lists/1032c806/path-to-permanent-weight-loss

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Where are you going warrior?

It's a new month; a new year; a new decade.

Life is all about living and learning.

About looking back before moving forward.

If we skip the "look back and reflect" step, we keep recreating the same reality over and over again.

Join me as I lead you through some questions that will set you up for your best month, year, and decade.

We have this one life warriors.

Let's dive in.

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Are you a resolution maker?

This post is for you.

I used to take resolution making very seriously.

Do you know the problem with that?

Resolutions focus on what you're doing wrong and what you need to do better.

They are very black and white.

You either do them or you don't.

Four years ago something in me said "ENOUGH".

I chose a word of the year instead.

My life has never been better.

Listen in, get your free guide to choose your own word, and let's move into the new decade in a different way.

Show notes for this episode can be found at https://www.smbwell.com/73

Free guide: https://smbwell.com/word-of-the-year/

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How about this gift for you?

The gift of permission to take care of yourself.

Yep. You heard me right!

And I have another wellness coach on the show this week to back me up!

Karen Salinas is a national board certified health and wellness coach and founder of Rebalance Wellbeing. Before starting her coaching practice, Karen was a work-life professional in the Johns Hopkins Office of Work, Life, and Engagement. She has years of experience helping employers create a healthy work-life mix for everyone. 

Listen in to hear two wellness coaches discuss tools and strategies to help you live your best life.

Whenever you are listening to this, please accept this gift for what it is: a permission slip to take care of your self, your wellness, your physical and mental health.

Show notes can be found at https://www.SMBwell.com/72

If you're interested in my Program Pathway to Permanent Weight Loss, Get on the wait list so you don't miss out: https://www.waitlistr.com/lists/1032c806/path-to-permanent-weight-loss

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This is a post for all the optimists out there.

All of us who think people will do what we would do.

All of us who think people will behave as we would behave.

All of us who feel disappointment when they don't.

All of us who think "this time it will be different"....

And then it isn't.

Listen in.

Show notes for this episode can be found at https://www.smbwell.com/71

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Pause to think back to the reality of what your past holidays have been like. Merry and bright? Or not quite. How have you felt December 26th? 

Reality is a tough teacher. What I have found is that I felt disappointed, exhausted, strung out, and frankly, thrilled the whole damn thing was over. Not quite merry and bright. 

I have three simple steps for you that can help you start to shift out of your past holiday experiences into one where you feel calmer, more peaceful, and more enjoyment. 

To help you on your way this post has a free planning sheet. Get it here: https://smbwell.com/journal-prompts/

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How many classes did you take on communication?

How much do you know about how stress and blame affect our relationships?

How about those three foundations of Effective Communication?

Lol right?

We were never taught this in school YET...the ability to communicate with those we care about is the foundation of deep and connected relationships.

Why does that matter?

Our relationships form the base from which we show up in this world. They are one of the pillars of wellness.

The more strife and stress we have in our main relationships (think: spouse, parents, etc), the more stress and strife we will experience mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Listen in as Oren and I discuss the stuff school didn't teach us.

I invite you to continue the conversation in the Warrior Women Facebook Community facebook.com/groups/smbwell

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Relationships are a necessary piece of our human existence.

From the moment we are born, we strive to connect and attach with the other beings in our lives.

In order to have deep connected relationships we get to have deep connected conversations with those we're in relationship with. In thriving relationships, you’ll have plenty of opportunities for deep or difficult conversations and this is a good thing. Expect it as that means you’re growing, striving, and moving into that next great level. 

When a topic comes up for discussion, instead of resisting it or putting it of, follow these 5 steps to strengthen the connection in your important relationships and have GREAT conversations!

Show notes for this episode can be found at https://www.smbwell.com/68

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"Staying Angry at Someone is like Drinking Poison and Expecting the Other Person To Die."

Learning to forgive others and ourselves is indeed radical and I am so pleased to be able to bring Radical Forgiveness coach, Brenda Reiss's expertise and knowledge to the love your life show listeners.

For many years I held on to anger towards my parents, towards my siblings, towards my ex, and, ultimately, towards myself.

Excluding myself, I doubt the people I have forgiven even know that I've forgiven them.

In fact, I double doubt that they think they have anything to be forgiven for, lol.

The beauty is?

It doesn't matter.

Listen in as we get deep and personal while also providing tools for you and your loved ones. This was a phenomenal discussion and I'm profoundly grateful to be able to share it with you.

All links mentioned can be found at https://www.smbwell.com/67

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How do you feel when you think of spending extra time with your parents, inlaws, or siblings? 

Do you feel dread, resentment, frustration, excitement, joy, anticipation? 

Don't worry: there is no right answer.

You probably feel a combination of emotions.

The important piece is to be aware of how you feel and to get clear that that’s how you want to feel. 

Do you want to feel differently?

You can!

How?

By insuring that you're not adding unnecessary drama to your relationships.

By being aware of your role in the relationships and where you may be adding drama to your relationships, you can begin to feel differently.

Here are 5 Common Ways We Add Drama to Our Relationships:

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Show notes for this episode can be found at https://www.smbwell.com/66

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This week on the show I have a licensed Naturopathic Physician and Acupuncturist who wrote a book on dismantling stress from the inside out so you can live a life you love. Sound familiar? This is a great discussion!

I am excited to share Dr. Samantha's work because this is how I got my health back on track. I had been to countless doctors and specialist (and gotten countless diagnoses and prescriptions) and kept feeling worse and worse. It wasn't until I looked at the whole picture that my healing began.

Dr. Samantha approaches patients by looking at the whole picture when addressing someone's health. She combines Western and Eastern medicine to help patients (and readers) find a place of health. Her book, Overcoming Overwhelm: Dismantle Your Stress from the Inside Out, is an excellent resource to walk you through four concrete steps to dismantle overwhelm.

All links mentioned can be found at https://www.smbwell.com/65

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Join me as I lead you through a relaxing and rejuvenating body scan.

If you want to learn more about meditating, get Susie's free "How To Meditate" guide and 4-minute meditation for busy women here: https://smbwell.com/newsletter/

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Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S. right now and it's on the rise; affecting all age groups.

It’s imperative for us to look at why this is a trend and the role we play so that we can stop reverse it. I've done this in a lot of past posts so for today, let’s look at ways that we can help ourselves feel less anxious naturally.

These are 10 free, chemical-free things we can do to help set us up so we don't experience as much anxiety and also to help us when we're in the thick of it.

It's not that anxiety won’t happen. In fact, it’s not a goal to go through life anxiety or worry free. Most fear is a sign that we’re pushing ourselves, that we’re living up to our potential here on earth. That said, there’s a reason why people pop a pill: It’s easier. Choosing to do some of these things aren't easy but keep at it warrior.

You're not here for easy.

You're here to live a full life.

You're here to thrive.

Join me and let's take it to the next level of awesomeness!

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Show notes for this episode can be found at https://www.smbwell.com/64

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Trying to control our kids’ lives gives us an illusion of calm and feels good in the moment.

Plus it's what everyone else is doing so until you learn how it impacts our kids, why would you choose to do differently? 

I'll tell you why.

Because it actually doesn't feel good for you or your kid.

We are under the illusion that if we let go of control everything will fall apart.

The irony is that we feel more out of control than ever.

Listen in as I share one of my favorite tools to help with this.

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Why do we expect kids to do things we don't or can't do?

In the same way that I can not expect my kids to have control of their phone usage if I don't have control of my phone usage. I can't expect my kids to process their emotions if I can't process mine.

In the same way that I can't expect my kids to choose food that is healthy for their bodies if I don't choose healthy foods for my body. I can not teach my kids how to regulate their emotions if I don't know how to regulate mine.

In order for our kids to be able to process their emotions from a strong, empowered place, we parents have to know how to do that. Yet whoa, if you’re anything like me, I did not know how to manage my own emotions in effective, healthy ways. I certainly knew how to manage my emotions in ineffective, unhealthy ways: over eating, drinking, blaming others, procrastinating, etc. But how to process them in helpful ways?

Enter this podcast!

Listen in because it's actually quite simple.

3 Steps.

Let's go.

Life is meant to be lived fully and that means we get to learn how to feel all the emotions.

Join me on the podcast and then join me in the Warrior Women Facebook group to further discuss this: facebook.com/groups/smbwell

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SHOW NOTES AT www.SMBwell.com/62

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I move forward into the 48th year of my life excited for it all and share 48 things: 10 things I do to stay mentally strong, 10 things I don't do; 10 things I do to get out of a funk, 8 things I don't do, and 10 life lessons.

In many ways, I could write a blog post on any one of these (and I have on many of them). Don't miss this week's Warrior Women discussion (Thursday at 10:30 AM Est) as I can elaborate on any of these. Remember warriors, growing older is a great thing! Raise your head up, pull your shoulders back, and go out there and live the life YOU want to be living. facebook.com/groups/smbwell

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Yoo hoo...your alarm clock is going off.

You know that area of your life that just doesn't "feel" right?

Where you feel like you're always doing what other people want instead of what you want?

Or, do you feel like no one knows the real you? That if people knew the "real you" they'd turn and run?

The feeling you have when you think of those things is your spiritual alarm clock.

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When I ask most people why they’re not doing what they want to be doing it comes down to fear.

Fear of what others will think;

Fear of our child or a loved one struggling;

Fear of failing;

Fear of the unknown;

Fear of missing out.

Yes, yes, yes, yes, and yes. I get it. Yet...

I encourage you to see fear as a sign that you’re on the right path. To open your mind to see that pain is a precursor to growth. Our muscles literally tear apart in order to grow. After you push through a challenging workout, how do you feel? Strong. Confident. Proud. The same thing happens emotionally. After we allow our painful feeling and learn from it, how do we feel afterwards? Like a badass. Like a warrior. Like a stronger, more evolved version of you!

The path of the warrior is to shift from avoiding fear to viewing it as your teacher. Listen in as I help give you tools to feel the fear and do it anyways.

Show notes for this episode can be found at https://www.smbwell.com/59

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Listen in because this week I interview a woman who has made it her life purpose to improve women's lives. Uh hello, what's better than that?

She is the founder and CEO of The Mom Complex, the author of a self empowerment book, and has been featured by The Today Show, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and now the Love Your Life Show!

Her company works with places such as Walmart, Johnson & Johnson, and Unilever to help develop better products and services for mothers. Her personal empowerment book, Slay Like a Mother, helps women destroy what’s holding them back so they can live the life they want. She regularly writes about the topic of modern motherhood for Working Mother magazine and on the Slay Like a Mother platform.

Katherine's journey is one you will be able to relate to on some level, whether you're a mom or not. We are all human and living in society these days means we may feel any of the following: feelings of self doubt, that we're not enough, that our worth depends on what others think of us and complete and total overwhelm.

Join us as we discuss it all, including:

-THE MASK YOU'RE WEARING. The one you hide behind when you say everything is "just fine" when it's not.

YOUR UNREALISTICALLY HIGH EXPECTATIONS: Where they come from and how to lower them to feel more peace.

-BATTLES YOU WANT TO WIN AND THOSE YOU DON'T

-THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STRUGGLING AND SUFFERING. Life can be hard, being a woman can be a struggle. However, how might you be making it harder than it needs to be?

I loved connecting with Katherine and know you will love listening in. Show notes for this episode (including all links mentioned) can be found at www.SMBwell.com/58

Please spread this important message out by taking a screenshot, tagging us both on Instagram (@4smbwellness, @slaylikeamother) and take something off your calendar that you don't want to do. #togetherwerise dear warrior women!

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There is no other relationship that affects your wellness more than the relationship you have with yourself. If you don’t like yourself, you’re less likely to feed yourself food that is helpful for your body. If you don’t value yourself, you’re less likely to carve out time to do the things that bring you joy. If you don’t think you’re worthy, you won’t make time for the healing sleep that you so need. If you put everyone else’s needs in front of your own, you won’t make time to move your body and exercise.

Why not work a bit on your relationship with yourself? Chances are, you’ve worked on your relationship with other people in your life: your spouse, your kids, your parents…..Why not pour some of that attention on yourself and your relationship with yourself? I promise you that the work you do will exponentially affect your life for the better.

The more you know about yourself, your patterns, your triggers, and the way you show up in this world, the better you’ll be able to craft a life you love. Knowledge truly is power dear warrior and in this episode I give you two things that, if done, are guaranteed to help you improve your most important relationship.

Show notes for this episode can be found at https://www.smbwell.com/56

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Do You Think It's Possible to Have it All?

Listen in because this week I bring you a woman who knows it is! As I say time and time again, it IS possible to live a life you love, to have it all, to THRIVE.

Christy Whitman is a transformational leader, Master Certified Coach, Energy Healer and the New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Having It All: A Woman’s Guide to Unlimited Abundance. Her newest book is called Quantum Success: 7 Essential Laws for a Thriving, Joyful & Prosperous Relationship With Work and Money. Christy is the CEO and founder of Quantum Success Coaching Academy, a 12-month Law of Attraction coaching certification program,and has helped thousands of people worldwide to achieve their goals through her empowerment seminars, speeches, and coaching sessions and products. Christy has appeared on The Today Show and The Morning Show and her work has been featured in People Magazine, Seventeen, Woman’s Day, Hollywood Life, Teen Vogue, and is now on the Love Your Life Show!

Christy helps women open up to the possibility of having it all. As she says in her book The Art of Having it All:

Every woman can have it all as she defines it, in this and in each evolving moment in her life. This message may challenge your notions of what you believe to be possible for you and your life....the intention of this book is to upend these misconceptions and to show all women that not only is it possible to have it all, but to settle for anything less is to deprive ourselves of the exhilaration joy, expansion, and freedom of becoming all that we are capable of being.

Join us as we discuss it all, including:

THE LAW OF ALLOWANCE (and Susie's aha moment of when/how this affected her life)

How your THOUGHTS CREATE You[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giLDMf07Bxg[/embedyt]r REALITY

How to GET STARTED ATTRACTING more abundance into your life

and much, much more

I loved connecting with Christy and know you will love listening in. Spread this important message out by taking a screenshot, tagging us both on Instagram (@smb_wellness, @christywhitman1) and paying attention to your words this week! #togetherwerise dear warrior women!

Learn where. to find Christy and her books in the show notes at www.SMBwell.com/56

Come discuss the show in our Facebook Community of Warrior Women here: http://facebook.com/groups/smbwell

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I have the best job in the world. 

I get to see people’s best selves. 

It's like I have a superpower. Everywhere I look, I see people’s potential.

When I work with people, it’s almost as if I’m working with 2 people: their current self and their future best self.

I see what’s possible for them. I can see the joy, freedom, and ease that’s possible in their future.

Here's what I can't do: I can’t make that future self a reality for them. I can't force them to think certain things. I can’t force them to take certain actions.

As a coach, I can have all the knowledge, share all the fancy tools, and be full of amazing encouragement. Yet if clients don’t believe in my future vision for them, it will never happen for them. If they don't believe that it’s possible for them, they won’t take the action necessary to become that future best self. 

Learn the 4 things you must do to live that life that my superpower can see for you!

Show notes at www.SMBwell.com/55

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What do you think is possible for you?

Is this the life you had dreamed of?

Is this the marriage you thought you'd be in?

Is this the parent you thought you'd be?

Is this how you thought you'd feel at your age?

If not, why not?

It all goes back to what we believe is possible.

In this post I dive into what a belief is, where thoughts come from, how we limit ourselves, and invite you to fight for the best possible life situation for yourself.

Join me as I invite you to believe whatever the heck you want to believe.

If you think you can, you can. If you think you can’t, you can’t.

If you think it’s not possible for you, it’s not. If you think it is possible for you, it is.

Our lives are a reflection of the stories we tell ourselves.

What are you telling yourself?

What excuses are you making for yourself that don’t serve you? That don’t help you be your best self?

What can you tell yourself instead?

Show notes for this episode can be found at https://www.smbwell.com/54

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If you have a kid leaving for college (or even heading to kindergarten or preschool), you are going to be full of big and often conflicting emotions. Your logical mind can tell you that everything is “fine”; that your child is supposed to be going to college or kindergarten; that this is actually a magnificent opportunity. Yet, your emotional mind will probably be in a completely different place full of fear, sadness, regret, guilt, worry, you name it. This inner conflict leaves us feeling like we're losing our mind. Crying with joy in one moment and crying in angst in the next. I’m here to tell you that you’re not losing your mind and offer a path out of this inner turmoil.

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There are 5 specific things that make vacations so spectacular. In this post I explain each and include an “At Home Challenge” so you can make your every day life more like a vacation.

Did you like this episode? Several options for you:

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-Reach out for 1-on-1 coaching.

Susie is a Certified Life and Wellness Coach with over 10 years experience helping women live lives they love.

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Are you stressed? Overwhelmed? Exhausted?

You're not alone.

Hands down, those are the top challenges I hear from clients.

Life Changing News is it doesn't have to be this way.

I am living proof of this.

Listen in to how I can help you feel better now.

I do what I do because I want to help people live lives they love. I invite you to continue this conversation in our private online community -> facebook.com/groups/smbwell

All links mentioned can be found in the show notes at https://www.SMBwell.com/51

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Life is meant to be enjoyed + savored. Yet many of us only look forward to the end of the day and the food or alcohol we can enjoy. Or we pass our days in a haze using food and alcohol to numb us out from the lives we're living.

Listen in to learn how to diversify your joy and feel better in your days!

Did you like this episode? Several options for you:

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Susie is a Certified Life and Wellness Coach with over 10 years experience helping women live lives they love.

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Warriors, there is so much more to life than our weight.

Yet, if you're anything like the average woman, you've spent years of your life thinking about your weight and your body.

I don’t have many regrets in life yet boy do I regret the amount of time I’ve spent thinking negatively about my body. I deeply regret the years that I linked my worth to my physical appearance.

It's time to change.

The first step to having a healthy relationship with food and your weight is to become aware of what you’re thinking about food and your weight.

Tune back into yourself.

What do you want?

What feels good?

Over the years we've jumped on this treadmill of life, powered mostly by men, telling us how to value ourselves.

Let's get off.

Our collective brain power is needed.

It’s time warriors.

If you want something to be different, we need to be different.

I do what I do because I want to help people live lives they love. Lives that feel good no matter the number on the scale. Join me this month in the Warrior Women Community. We are walking through Susan Hyatt's book BARE in an effort to re-wire some of our messaging and ditch the diet culture. We'd love to have you join.

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Join Susie and Master Certified Coach, Susan Hyatt, as we discuss how to ditch diet culture and lean into a happier, more fulfilled life that works for YOU! We discuss it all: what women really need; How to treat your body with care, love, and respect—not hateful criticism; How to shed things that are weighing you down, both physically and mentally; How to de-stress at the end of your day without relying on excessive food, alcohol, Netflix binging, and other habits that clog up your mind and drain your energy; and How to stop obsessing about your weight and focus on priorities that actually matter—like your relationships, career, income, creative pursuits, activism, and citizenship! This is an important conversation for women to consider and I enjoyed every minute of it!

For all links mentioned and to get the 2 FREE GIFTS FROM SUSAN head to https://www.SMBwell.com/48

If you loved this episode as much as I did, please take a scene shot of you listening, tag us both, and post it on Instagram???? We will change this diet culture one mindset at a time????

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Depending on your physical goals, you do a certain kind of physical workout. Similarly, depending on your emotional goals there are different emotional workout options. What are your emotional goals? How much extra emotional weight are you carrying? There's a workout for you here: 

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We carry emotional weight around with us like we carry physical weight. Our limiting beliefs, thought patterns, and beliefs weigh us down.

If you're anything like me, you probably haven't given much thought to your emotional weight. It's time to feel lighter as that's a big piece of living a life you LOVE! Learn the first steps to lose that emotional weight in this week's episode!

All links mentioned can be found in the show notes at www.SMBwell.com/46

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Are You Emotionally Obese?

I'll bet you understand what it means to have gained some unwanted physical weight and how that can impact your physical health. I'll bet you also understand which of the habits or behaviors you did to gain that weight? Maybe ate some extra food or skimped on sleep?

Have you ever thought of how you may be carrying extra emotional weight? Or which of your mental habits and behaviors led to that emotional weight gain?

Today's our lucky day. Author, Coach, and Podcaster, Laura Coe, joins the Love Your Life Show and we discuss emotional health in a way that's really easy to understand. We describe what emotional obesity is and also give specific guidance on how to lose the emotional weight that's holding us back.

The minute I heard of her book and the term emotional obesity, I knew I had to get her on the show. Laura's work helps us look at something we accept (habits and behaviors needed for physical health) to help us see where our habits and behaviors are impacting our emotional health.

Listen in as we give your real tools and advice on how to lose the emotional weight and dig into living a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the inside. Further, make sure you're a part of our private Facebook Community as we will be discussing this book (and doing some of the exercises!). https://www.facebook.com/groups/smbwell

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Life is made up of the small things we do over and over.

That handful of goldfish or glass of wine does make a difference. As does walking to your appointment instead of driving. Reaching for an apple instead of a donut.

Great news? Habit change can start at any moment of any day.

Here are 3 habit change tools that you should be using. They're easy to remember and, even better, they've worked for hundreds of people just like you! 

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It's a place for women who want to live lives they love. We discuss posts like this in addition to supporting each other in our own behavior change. Join today - it's FREE! https://www.facebook.com/groups/smbwell

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Say you want to improve your physical strength. You know there are things TO do: move your body, sleep, eat more whole foods, etc... I'll bet you also know there are things NOT to do: skip workouts, eat plenty of sugar and white flour, spend a lot of time on the couch with your hand in a bag of chips?

Same goes for mental strength.

Amy Morin is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and psychology lecturer at Northeastern University. She’s an international bestselling author of three books that have been translated into 35 languages. And...this week she's on the Love Your Life Show explaining how she came to write her first book: 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do.

She went on to write two more books: 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do and 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do (Yes, all books have a different 13 things). I've devoured all 3 books and am beyond thrilled to bring this amazing resource of a human being on the show for all of you to hear.

Listen in as we discuss which of the 13 things I think you find the most challenging and that I find to be most challenging to NOT do; as a person, a parent, and a woman.

I've been a long time fan of Amy's and am honored she took time to speak with me so I could share her message out to all of you. In this episode we give you tools and guidance on how to have the mental strength that sets us up to live a life we LOVE!

Links to Amy's Tedx Talk, Books and where to find her online can all be found in the show notes at www.SMBwell.com/43

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There is no golden rule of habit change. You can start or stop a new habit in an instant. What is needed for lasting behavior change? These 5 Components.

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How often do you say: “tomorrow I”m going to start my new….(exercise/eating/work) plan…” and when the alarm goes off and you think: “Oh wait...I meant the next tomorrow...” 

You’re not alone.Our society has more chronic disease, is more overweight, and is more anxious than ever before. 

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Have you ever wondered why your life doesn't feel as good as it looks on the outside?

Do you ever feel "bad" for feeling bad?

Don't miss this interview with Dr Sasha Heinz.

We discuss eating disorders, anxiety, therapy, wellness, positive psychology, mindset and....the real possibility of living lives we love!

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We make ourselves CRAZY trying to control what people think.  Stop holding your thoughts (+life) hostage by making decisions based on what others might or might not think.

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How does caring so much what other people think add stress and overwhelm to our lives? And how do we stop caring so much what others are thinking?!

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Are you a worrier? Do you worry about what might happen? Not only in your life but in others' lives too? I'm with you. Learn how to worry better.

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How much time do you spend thinking about what other people think? How much time do you spend doing things other people want you to do? How often do you put other's needs before your own? Join me this week as we look at ways to stop people pleasing as I interview the amazing Amy E Smith.

Amy E. Smith is a certified confidence coach, masterful speaker, and personal empowerment expert. Founder of TheJoyJunkie.com, Amy uses her roles as coach, writer, podcaster, and speaker to move individuals to a place of radical personal empowerment and self-love.

Amy puts her focus on helping people “find their voice” and is highly sought after for her uncommon style of irreverence, wisdom, and humor. You will leave our conversation laughing and feeling strong. Put those earplugs in -adult language is used. 

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It’s time! Time to Tidy Up! Time to get rid of the clutter that’s weighing you down. This week I have 5 easy ways to tidy up in your life. I urge you to choose one area and get started today. External clutter creates added stress and overwhelm in our life.

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Do you spend time worrying what others think? Beating yourself up for things you did or said? This is called overthinking and it creates stress, overwhelm and anxiety. Learn 3 Proven Steps to Stop Overthinking today!

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Simply put: Mindfulness is the secret to a happy life. Choose one of these 10 ways and get started today.

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Mental Hygiene? Yep. There is such a thing as mental hygiene and it affects all areas of our life. The amount of stress and anxiety we are experiencing as a society is directly affecting our physical health.

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How could mindfulness help you? How much do you react in life? Do you yell at your kids when you're stressed about something else? Do you procrastinate on a project when you feel overwhelmed. Do you head to the ice cream after having a fight with your spouse? Keep reading, dear one.

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I hear from so many of you that your partner won't change or that you're frustrated because the same issues keep coming up in your relationships. This post is for you. Here are 10 Ways YOU can take charge and make a difference in your relationship!

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How many of your relationships would you define as "thriving"? How many would you define as soul-sucking? Read about how to make more of your relationships thrive with these four rules!

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An extraordinary intimate relationship is possible for all of us. Listen in to learn of small shifts you can take to have that soul-flling relationship.

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There is no relationship that affects your life more than the relationship you have with yourself. How you think about yourself, what you say about yourself, and how you treat yourself makes the greatest impact of your life.

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The more of us who live more mindfully and embrace more mindful ways of being the calmer and less reactive this world will be. Join me and Hunter Clarke-Fields for an awesome conversation on the joys and benefits of mindful living.

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Putting a little bit of time to think about the choices you make every day can bring a lot of ease and calm into our lives. There are certain things people do each day that make them happier. I dig into them here! Earlier this month I wrote about our mornings and how to set yourself up for success in the morning. Today, I am discussing broad ways we can approach our lives that, when done consistently, create big changes.

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Alison and I dig into mental health, managing anxiety, anti-depressants, mothering, and how mindfulness helps us as women, moms, and humans!

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How you start your day drives your entire day. Here are five ways I like to set myself up for success. I find that when I consciously choose how to spend my morning, my days flow much better. There are certain things I do that, when done, set me up for an awesome day.

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I adored this conversation with Small Steps Living Creator, Lisa Corduff and I think you will too. She is a mom, business owner, and (added bonus -yes I'm biased!) an Australian!

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Making New Year's Resolutions led me to feel badly about who I was. Choosing a word of the year empowers me to accept how awesome I am right now while encouraging me to evolve to the next best version of myself.

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Gratitude is the number one indicator of whether someone feels joy in their life or not. Here is a Beginner's Guide to Adding More Gratitude to your life.

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Feeling overwhelm is one of my least favorite emotions to feel yet I end up there often. Today, I share some of my best tools to move through it. The more of us that feel less overwhelm, the less reactive we all are. Let's do it!

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In accepting reality (lowering your expectations), you will be calmer and more at peace. Your family is what it is. Your spouse is what it is. Your kids are what they are. Let go of trying to control or imagine the “perfect holiday event” and embrace your holiday reality on its’ own merit.

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I encourage you to reframe how you think of boundaries. They are not negative, punitive, or something we do to other people. Boundaries are actually a way we take care of and protect ourselves in relationships. Setting boundaries in my important relationships has allowed me to have more fulfilling relationships than ever before. 

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How do we grow our confidence muscle so we can raise confident kids? Listen in as Carly Mentlik and I discuss and give practical tips for your busy life!

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Getting clear on what makes me and my family happy over the holiday season and then prioritizing that, is where peace is found. How do you want to feel on December 26th? This post helps you make it happen.

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Whenever we think someone else’s behavior causes our emotions we have set ourselves up to be completely powerless.

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Look around warrior women, it is time for us to stand up, speak up, and shine out. Sara Dean is the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast. She motivates and inspires women to live bigger, bolder, and braver #everydamnday. This week I have the privilege of interviewing this passionate, inspiring woman and mom. 

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We’re not always going to feel happy….and that’s okay. In fact, being emotional is a prerequisite for a fully-experienced life.

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We feel what we feel based on the thoughts we’re thinking, not on the circumstances of our lives. This is the best news ever! Knowing that I’m feeling the way I’m feeling because of the thoughts I’m thinking was the greatest gift of empowerment that I could have ever asked for. 

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Listen in to my interview with parent educator Casey O'Roarty. We get honest and juicy and discuss things like her current parenting issues, how she takes care of herself so she can be her best self, her advice on how to stay calm when triggered by our teens, and much more. 

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Nothing is more important than managing your mind. Nothing. Learning how to manage my mind, questioning my thoughts, and investigating what I’m thinking about is the most powerful and freeing thing that I’ve ever done. 

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I'm sharing the 5 things I do every day for my physical + mental being. These things are non-negotiables in my day. If you're looking for how to start taking care of yourself better, how about you choose one of these and do it for a week? I promise you'll notice a difference. Small shifts make big impacts. It doesn't matter what you start with, it matters that you start. 

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If you’re the primary parent in your house, the state of your mental and physical being is the most important factor in your child’s success. While they're in your house, you are their greatest influence. The number one thing you can do to insure their success? Be that vision of what you want them to be. Here are 2 steps to get started today.

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Each of the 5 pillars are crucial to our overall state of well being. If we neglect even one pillar for too long, we will suffer. I know from personal experience as neglecting my pillars landed me in the hospital! Listen in as I've changed the way I care for myself and my kids (for the better!) After almost 20 years of parenting, I can confidently say that I'm a better mom when I prioritize my 5 pillars. Listen in as I explain...

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Learning about mindfulness has changed my life and I'd like it to help you change yours.

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Please join me as I now choose to be awake and to experience the life that I’ve created. I no longer choose to bypass feeling my difficult emotions. I choose to live a full + vibrant life and because of that, I am going to feel a full and vibrant array of emotions. I embrace my tears as I embrace my laughs - both add a dimension and fullness to my life that are part of my experience here on earth

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This blog is part hug and part reassurance that you're not losing your mind. If you have a kid leaving for college (or for kindergarten, preschool, or his first year at middle or high school), you are going to be full of big and often conflicting emotions.

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The small things we do consistently make up our days and shape our lives. Here are 8 habits that habitually make my days outstanding. In making them routine, I routinely have days that feel fulfilled, slower-paced, and meaningful.

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Hi and thanks for joining me! I am a Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Life Coach. What does that mean? I help you manage your mind so you live a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. I help overwhelmed, stressed, and busy women live a life they love. Not just […]

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