Life Makeovers: Recent Episodes
Cindy D. Whitmer
Believing the best is yet to come for anyone willing to do the work, Cindy D. Whitmer is on a mission to teach people how to love themselves fully and live on their terms. As part of that effort, she has created the Life Makeovers Podcast to explore all of life’s twists and turns through powerful, intimate conversations and teachings with others willing to be authentic, vulnerable, and real. Her hope is to help listeners realize they are not alone, change is possible, and life can be an amazing adventure when you embrace what comes. Schedule a free Mid-Life Strategy Session: TimeWithCindy.com
Today Cindy talks with Sue Brightman, best-selling author, coach & consultant who interviewed 100 women over 50 and shared the results in her book, A Call to Further Becoming: The New Declaration from Women Over 50. Ms. Brightman defines Adulthood II, the importance of contribution, the beauty of sisterhood, and what it means to “blast out of the water” as we age. Think you are being selfish doing what you want? Think again. Ms. Brightman clarifies the positive ripple effect of experimenting with the new, feeling the freedom to be yourself, and the concept of “Done With That” as part of a recipe for further becoming.
Sue Brightman. Author, Women’s Leadership Coach, Conscious Business Consultant.
Sue Brightman is here to help women respond to their highest calling in the world. Blasting out of the water worn-out narratives about women over 50 and supporting the new emerging century of women's leadership, Sue's research, writing, and services are aimed at shifting the balance of humanity's direction through affirmation and support of women. With 30 years as a Conscious Business consultant and organizational change expert to company giants such as Shell, General Motors, Huffington Post, Pulitzer Newspapers and giants in the tech, healthcare, and services industries, Sue pivoted her work to focus on the breakthrough new tracks being laid down by women. After interviewing 100 women in Adulthood II and identifying key themes at this stage, Sue wrote an Amazon best-selling book "A Call to Further Becoming: The New Declaration from Women Over 50." Given the evolutionary shift to which it points, she provides affirmation, information, and encouragement for women over 50 and emerging women who feel the tremendous promise in challenging work/life transitions. Sue offers workshops, group and one-on-one retreats, and is a coach to women of all ages who are being called to expand, express, and lead in new ways.
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Chapters
02:56 Blasting Out of the Water
03:48 Adulthood II
05:07 Disorientation vs. Excitement
09:05 Contribution
11:31 Retirement: A Shift vs. An End
11:47 Selfishness, Guilt, & Inspiration
15:32 Experimenting / Freedom
19:38 Done With That
22:19 Sisterhood
26:33 Loneliness & Scanning
20:12 Lynne Twist & “The Prophecy of the Bird of Humanity”
34:32 Leaving A Legacy
35:06 Further Becoming
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To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:FacebookInstagramLinkedInNewsletterYouTubeWant to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group.For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coachingBlessings,Cindy D. Whitmer
Today Cindy talks with Elizabeth Kipp, who healed from over 40 years of chronic pain, including anxiety, panic attacks, and addiction. Now she guides others to unleash their healing power, find freedom from suffering, and live a thriving life. Listen in to Elizabeth’s powerful story of healing and transformation. Learn about the “habit” of pain, powerful questions to ask yourself when suffering and how to heal in three steps.
Elizabeth Kipp is a Stress Management and Historical Trauma Specialist who uses Trauma-Trained and Yoga-Informed Addiction Recovery Coaching, Ancestral Clearing®, Compassionate Inquiry, and Yoga to help people with their healing.
Elizabeth healed from over 40 years of chronic pain, including anxiety, panic attacks, and addiction. Now, in long-term recovery, she guides others to unleash their healing power, find freedom from suffering, and live a thriving life.
She is the best-selling author of “The Way Through Chronic Pain: Tools to Reclaim Your Healing Power.”
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Chapters
01:06 Who is Elizabeth Kipp?
03:34 “The All That Is” of Healing
03:50 Listening Differently
07:10 Bridging the Gap & Dropping Resistance
08:05 The Habit of Pain
13:30 The Importance of the Present Moment in Healing
16:20 The Known & The Unknown
17:43 Our Historical Relationship with Pain
19:56 Powerful Pain Questions to Ask Yourself
22:55 Pain Is Information - The Currency of Transformation
24:07 What to Ask When You Feel Stuck
25:48 Where the Power Really Is
26:46 How to Heal Chronic Pain in Three Steps
38:37 The Mind-Body-Spirit Connection
43:00 The Russian Doll Analogy
46:20 The Greatest Healer
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To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:FacebookInstagramLinkedInNewsletterYouTubeWant to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group.For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coachingBlessings,Cindy D. Whitmer
Midlife is a time of growth and reflection. What if looking over your life could be easier and more meaningful?
What if a spiritual perspective gave you more peace of mind as you move forward? Today, Cindy shares “The Four Immutable Laws of the Spirit” created by Harrison Owen, who was a prominent business man, husband, father, grandfather, civil rights activist, health care advocate and founder of Open Space Technology, among other prestigious activities. When fully believed and applied, these laws can offer comfort and significance to all aspects of your life.
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Chapters
01:42 Who was Harrison Owen?
04:12 The 4 Immutable Laws of the Spirit
04:59 There Are No Mistakes
06:48 Everything Happens For Us
07:20 Whoever is present are the right people
13:43 Whenever it begins is the right time
20:09 Whatever happens is the only thing that could have happened
25:21 When it’s over, it’s over
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:FacebookInstagramLinkedInNewsletterYouTubeWant to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group.For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coachingBlessings,Cindy D. Whitmer
Total Acceptance is one of the qualities of radically healthy relationships, and today Cindy defines its nature while sharing several points to consider as you are developing this more strongly in your life. She challenges you with an Acceptance Activity and covers the benefits to bringing acceptance into every relationship you have. Then she teaches how to navigate a relationship with acceptance even when you cannot live with the differences you have with some.
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01:48 Resistance
02:33 Definition
03:08 Who Do You Want to Change?
04:07 What Accepting Someone Means
04:33 Cheryl & Jim’s Example
07:13 The #1 Way to Be More Accepting of Others
08:50 The “Perfect” Body
12:14 Non-Acceptance = Judgment
13:00 Right vs. Wrong
14:39 The Negativity vs. Positivity Lens
16:35 What Do You Want to Create?
18:25 My Confession
19:47 Toxicity ~ Is This What You Want?
22:03 Acceptance Activity
24:35 You Can Be That Space for Others
25:08 What Acceptance Offers
27:28 When You Cannot Live With Differences
34:33 A Challenge for You ____________________________________________________
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:FacebookInstagramLinkedInNewsletterYouTubeWant to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group.For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coachingBlessings,Cindy D. Whitmer
Tafiq Akhir, “Mr. Menopause,” is a licensed menopause specialist and award-winning healthy aging expert who talks about approaching menopause with greater awareness while focusing primarily on health and vitality. He discusses the importance of creating more natural conversation between men and women about this quality of life experience that affects everyone at home and at work. He also compares menopause to the male version, andropause, and explores the divisiveness between genders with a strong message to be proactive no matter what.
Tafiq “Mr. Menopause” Akhir is a licensed menopause specialist and award-winning healthy aging expert with over two decades of experience. As a three-time author and corporate wellness consultant, Tafiq has dedicated his career to empowering women over 40 with proven evidence-based knowledge, tools, and support to confidently navigate their menopause journey. He’s the host of the Mr. Menopause Show, a menopause and healthy aging education series streaming on all major platforms, and Mr. Menopause on the Radio, available on iHeart Radio and Spotify. Tafiq’s mission is to guide 1,000,000 women in reclaiming their health and vitality during menopause.
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Chapters
02:22 Why He Became Mr. Menopause
05:36 A Taboo Subject
07:12 Our Second Spring
08:03 A Foundation of Awareness
11:12 Not An Old Woman’s Issue
12:44 The Benefit of Talking About It
13:12 Bringing Men Into the Conversation
14:52 Andropause vs. Menopause
19:14 Divisiveness Between Genders
22:14 When Sex Hurts
25:24 Being Proactive in Midlife
26:54 Wholistic Approaches (HRT+)
29:58 Who to Look for For Help
34:24 Practical Ways to Feel Healthy & Vital
36:21 Cortisol: The Belly Fat Hormone
37:26 Muscle Building
39:14 Awareness & Decision Making
40:59 Weight Gain & Balancing Hormones
44:48 Focus on Health & Vitality - Feeling Better
46:26 A Quality of Life Issue
48:46 Menopause Awareness Assessment
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To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:FacebookInstagramLinkedInNewsletterYouTubeWant to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group.For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coachingBlessings,Cindy D. Whitmer
No matter who you call your family, the word itself can be triggering. We love them. We hate them. We don’t know what to do about them. No matter what you’ve experienced, Cindy has guidance today on some of the best ways to navigate these chosen and non-chosen relationships. She also offers specific considerations to keep in mind as you work on finding the most peaceful, joyful way to continue to enjoy yours.
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:FacebookInstagramLinkedInNewsletterYouTubeWant to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group.For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coachingBlessings,Cindy D. Whitmer
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Chapters
01:52 Family experiences range widely
02:30 Broad definitions of family
03:55 F = Focus
06:46 A = Amends
09:03 M = Meet them where they are
11:45 I = Include & Invite (or NOT!)
15:51 L = Love them
17:54 Y = Be Yourself
20:20 For parents who are empty nesters
22:16 You define your family
23:03 You define your boundaries
25:02 Ideas & expectations vary widely
26:57 You don’t owe anybody anything
29:38 The Four L’s in Family Life
Today Cindy interviews transformation coach & holistic practitioner, Linda Dieffenbach, who discusses the ancestral, biological, and historical impact of patriarchal culture & how women in midlife are affected personally and professionally whether they are conscious of it or not. The conversation evolves into the effects on our relationships, health, and belief systems, as well as what the feminist movement has done for us in response. Listen to the end to hear best ways to change the power dynamics and create greater equality and overall life satisfaction for everyone.
Linda Dieffenbach is a devoted and empathetic personal transformation coach and holistic practitioner with over 20 years of experience. She is deeply committed to assisting individuals in overcoming the detrimental effects of trauma and toxic conditioning while guiding them towards self-actualization. Linda's personal healing journey from childhood trauma led her to recognize the transformative potential of Reiki, sparking her enthusiasm for holistic healing practices. Leveraging her background in Social Work, Linda offers a distinctive approach that blends trauma awareness, energy healing and coaching expertise, compassionate guidance, and intuitive assistance to empower her clients in attaining clarity, self-awareness, and self-empowerment on their healing and personal growth pathways. She establishes a nurturing and safe space for clients to explore and embrace their personal path to achieving their highest potential. In addition to one-on-one sessions, Linda leads practitioner trainings, workshops and events that support individuals through their journey of self-discovery and growth.
Connect with Linda:
https://WellnessInHarmony.com
The Wellness Universe
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To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:FacebookInstagramLinkedInNewsletterYouTubeWant to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group.For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coachingBlessings,Cindy D. Whitmer
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Chapters
00:43 Introduction of Guest
02:01 Impact of Patriarchal Culture
02:49 Not Man-Bashing Here
03:53 Power Structure of the Patriarchy
06:31 Effects on Women in Midlife
09:50 How We Believe & Behave Differently
12:25 How It Affects Our Relationships with Partners (a.k.a. The Survival Strategy)
13:20 Classic Female Training As A Survival Instinct
14:45 Unconscious Ancestral Patterns
15:35 Caretaking Careers/Helping Professions
16:18 Trauma & Caretaking Role in Childhood
17:21 A Client Story ~ Negating Our Needs
19:08 The Effects On Our Health
21:57 The Deeper Look At Patriarchal Patterns
24:28 Pushing Against the Culture/The Feminist Movement
31:21 How to Change This ~ Progress Is Possible
33:20 Start With You ~ Powerful Questions
37:43 Tune Into Yourself ~ Be Present to Your Wants & Needs
39:15 Following the Voice of Your Heart
40:06 In A Corporate Environment
42:13 Always Be Your Bottom Line
44:00 The Importance of Doing The Inner Work
Having just spent weeks watching the Olympics, Cindy noticed that true winning goes far beyond getting a gold medal. Today she suggests wins available to you in midlife and challenges you to create your own and to work on winning every day.
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:FacebookInstagramLinkedInNewsletterYouTubeWant to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group.For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coachingBlessings,Cindy D. Whitmer
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Chapters
00:47 The Olympics & What It Means to Win
03:44 Midlife Winning
05:26 Accepting Yourself
06:19 Discovering What you Really Want Now
08:00 Letting Go of the Past
10:15 Learning New Ways of Being
12:50 Setting Yourself Up To Age Well & To Be Happy
16:10 Review of the Five Wins
16:54 Work On This Daily
Having your heart broken from the ending of a relationship can be one of the most stressful, gut-wrenching experiences you can have in midlife, so today Cindy teaches five things you can do to help yourself move through and beyond the grief of it all by letting go. Then she explores a path with ways to begin again so you can create a life you love.
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:FacebookInstagramLinkedInNewsletterYouTubeWant to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group.For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coachingBlessings,Cindy D. Whitmer
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Chapters
01:23 What We’re Talking About Today
02:00 The Fantasy
03:36 The Dream
04:51 The Roles
07:12 The Mistakes
09:05 The Drama
13:54 Beginning Again
14:20 Grief
15:38 Gratitude
17:00 Golden Opportunities
18:15 Goals & Intentions
19:27 Get A Mentor
22:35 You CAN Begin Again
By midlife, you’ve had all kinds of relationship experiences, especially if you’ve been widowed or divorced and have looked for love again. Yet your confidence may be low as you may wonder if you are capable of a healthy relationship at this age and stage of your life. Today Cindy shares the #1 Relationship Killer, how to grow your self-love, how to rebuild your confidence after a breakup or divorce, and ways to show up as a confident partner whether you are dating or in a committed relationship.
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:FacebookInstagramLinkedInNewsletterYouTubeWant to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group.For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coachingBlessings,Cindy D. Whitmer
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Chapters
01:24 Definition of Relationship Confidence
01:45 Why It’s Hard
02:24 The #1 Relationship Killer
03:20 Ways to Grow Your Self-Love
06:55 Rebuilding Your Confidence After A Breakup or Divorce
15:45 Being A Confident Partner in Midlife
We’ve all heard the term self-care a million times, but even so it can be tough to remember its importance in our daily lives. Then when exceptional circumstances enter the picture, we may be blind-sided and less able to tend to ourselves. Today Cindy shares the work of Cheryl Richardson, internally-known, best-selling author and coach, who wrote the book, The Art of Extreme Self-Care, and teaches how to create your own Extreme Self-Care Kit, so you are prepared to handle any of life’s curve balls.
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:FacebookInstagramLinkedInNewsletterYouTubeWant to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group.For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coachingBlessings,Cindy D. Whitmer
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Chapters
01:23 Extreme Self-Care Idea
02:31 Extreme Self-Care Kit
03:23 Questions to Create Your Kit
18:43 Every Day Counts
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of material possessions you have? Do you secretly wish it would all just go away? Clutter is unhealthy but very common, so today Cindy talks about how to easily choose what needs to go, the benefits of releasing stuff, and how doing so could even be considered a spiritual practice.
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:FacebookInstagramLinkedInNewsletterYouTubeWant to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group.For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coachingBlessings,Cindy D. Whitmer
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Chapters
00:47 My Apology
01:34 How Best to Communicate with Me
03:17 Loose Ends
03:37 Step 3 of The Mid-Life Makeover Method
04:30 Clutter is Common
05:04 Electronic Clutter
07:17 Memory Clutter
11:56 The Four Criteria
12:32 Materialistic Clutter
22:45 Clutter is Unhealthy
24:57 Benefits of Decluttering
29:27 The Fire Test
32:06 Take A Tour
32:37 Ways to Dispose Clutter
33:26 Decluttering As A Spiritual Practice
Cindy is reflecting today on how life can be happy & celebratory while at the same time sadness & grief can show up as well. She discusses living deeply, truly knowing yourself, honoring your needs, and living a life that feels like it truly matters.
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:FacebookInstagramLinkedInNewsletterYouTubeWant to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group.For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coachingBlessings,Cindy D. Whitmer
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Chapters
02:04 My Book
02:54 Loving Yourself
06:45 Denial of Self
08:20 Go Deep
09:01 Wake Up ~ The First Step
09:33 Quote
11:52 Sadness & Grief
16:39 Appreciate Every Day
18:32 Make it Matter
20:22 More to Life
22:55 You Matter
As a life coach, I see the struggle of women in midlife to love themselves. Many feel it is selfish and others are so overwhelmed caring for others they simply forget about themselves. Today I am sharing ten benefits of loving yourself in hopes you will be convinced this is not only a good idea but also essential to have a healthy, happy life in midlife and beyond.
Click here for my free guide, “It’s Your Time: How to Start Loving Yourself Unapologetically Today!”
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:FacebookInstagramLinkedInNewsletterYouTubeWant to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group.For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coachingBlessings,Cindy D. Whitmer
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Chapters
01:01 Free Guide Offer
02:45 Benefits of Loving Yourself
02:55 No More Guilt
03:25 “Selfishness”
05:16 Boundaries
06:28 Your Passions
07:46 Things You Want
08:29 Honest and Direct Conversations
11:06 More Energy
11:52 Say “No” More Easily
14:06 Healthier
16:35 The Ripple Effect
How you choose to think about anything or yourself can either feel good or hurt very badly. Today Cindy helps you reframe common thoughts in midlife encouraging you to move from living in the fear column to the love column. Listen in to hear her personal stories that prove the power of focusing on what we want.
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:FacebookInstagramLinkedInNewsletterYouTubeWant to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group.For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coachingBlessings,Cindy D. Whitmer
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00:58 The Hammer Story
04:53 Quote by Allen Cohen
05:43 Choosing Thoughts That Hurt
06:26 Humans Are Creative
08:08 The Wrist Story
12:02 Think Properly to Feel Good
12:36 The Love and Fear Columns
16:35 Reframing Common Thoughts of Midlife
21:00 This is a Practice, a Choice
Whether you have a parent with dementia, a spouse with compromised health, or a loved one in a nursing home, one of the greatest challenges of being a woman in midlife is caregiving. Today Cindy breaks down the emotional & relationship struggles, the signs & symptoms of caregiver stress, and ways to help yourself through the experience.
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:FacebookInstagramLinkedInNewsletterYouTubeWant to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group.For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coachingBlessings,Cindy D. Whitmer
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Chapters
02:28 What is Caregiving?
05:09 The Emotional Struggle
07:39 When Relationships Shift
10:14 Caregiver Stress 11:09 Signs & Symptoms
11:55 Depression
12:23 Isolation
12:58 Sleep Deprivation
13:41 Worrying
14:05 Your Physical Health
15:13 Dealing with Caregiver Stress
15:18 Empower Yourself with Learning
16:03 Ask for Help
17:20 Establish a Routine
18:20 Time for Yourself - Daily Joy
19:33 Keep Your Health a Priority
21:38 End of Life Conversation
24:46 Resources
Today Cindy shares wisdom from a long research project in Japan that helps us to understand simple ways we can live our lives to promote longevity with vibrant health and daily joy no matter our age. ____________________________________________________To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:FacebookInstagramLinkedInNewsletterYouTubeWant to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group.For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coachingBlessings,Cindy D. Whitmer
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Chapters
(00:00) - Intro(01:21) - Ikigai book(01:36) - Albert Einstein quote(02:19) - Myths of Midlife(03:19) - Rules of a long and healthy life(04:38) - Slow down(05:04) - The 80% Rule(05:46) - Why Friendship is Important in Midlife(06:13) - Best way to make friends in midlife(07:18) - Importance of Movement(09:15) - The power of a smile(10:03) - Reconnect with nature(12:05) - Gratitude(13:15) - Stay in the present(15:30) - Follow your passion(16:39) - Essentials to happiness(17:42) - If you’re fearing aging(19:11) - Midlife is not the end
Today Cindy interviews Denise Ann Galloni, an author and internationally known speaker who started out in life being “the quietest girl.” Now she helps people find their voice and gets paid to speak while doing so! Learn what “V.O.I.C.E.” means to her and how it can help you be more courageous in your life and get what you want.
Ever since being named “The Quietest Girl” in her senior class, Denise Ann Galloni has focused on using her voice and helping others find theirs. Working with organizations and individuals through her company, DG Training Solutions, Inc., Denise has delivered over 500 presentations and keynotes to countless professionals who want to be better communicators and better leaders.
Denise’s passion for leadership, communication and corporate training has earned her a multitude of awards and recognition including being a two-time distinguished Toastmaster and receiving the Business Choice Award for Corporate Training at the Pittsburgh Business Show.
She is the host of the award-winning TV show, Empowering You and she has been a featured guest on several domestic and international podcasts as well as seen in 100+ media outlets. Her new show Helping Hands, debuted January 2024 and features local community helpers.
Denise is the author of Find Your VOICE: 5 Keys to Lead and Empower Others and contributor of Unleashing Your Soul Level Magic, a book that reached Amazon Best Seller status in one day. She and James Malinchak, the most requested, in-demand business and motivational keynote speaker and marketing consultant in the world, are co-writing a new book Success is a Choice: Inspiring Thoughts to Jumpstart Your Success, due to be released in early 2025.
Learn more about Denise here: https://deniseanngalloni.com
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Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join my Facebook Group: The Mid-Life Makeover GroupFor more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching
Blessings,
Cindy D. Whitmer
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Chapters
(00:00) - Intro
(03:03) - The Quietest Girl: Denise’s Story
(05:46) - We Can Change Anything!
(06:50) - V is for Vision
(09:13) - O is for Overcoming Obstacles
(10:00) - Worst Case Scenarios/Fear
(12:52) - When Your Greatest Obstacle is Yourself
(14:03) - I is for Inspire
(15:15) - Find Someone to Respect
(18:29) - C is for Confidence
(25:28) - Worrying About What Other People Think
(26:28) - E is for Enthusiasm
(33:41) - Look Back on Your Successes
(36:18) - Taking A Leap
(37:04) - Stepping into the Roles You Want
(37:53) - The Clue
(43:14) - Outro
While on an 1800 mile road trip recently, Cindy started thinking about how driving is a metaphor for navigating life, so today she shares the inspirations that came to her on the road.
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Today Cindy talks with Patti Smith of Innovative Coaching, LLC, and together they discuss the importance of living a vision-driven vs. a condition-driven life, the importance of gratitude, and how to update your self-image to continue to evolve at any age. What forgiveness really means is also explored as well as how to make mental switches to create a healthier, happier life. You will walk away from this conversation loaded with ways to find your “awesomeness” and ignite what is next in your life.
You can go to her website, www.PattiSmithCoaching.com to download a free gift - 11 Powerful Affirmations to Spark Your Awesome Factor.
About Patti Smith:
In 2015, Patti followed her passion and transitioned to the Personal Development field, an area she had always been deeply interested in. Drawing from her extensive experience and her dedication to studying success principles, she earned certifications through the Life Mastery Institute, now the Brave Thinking Institute, a Premier Training Center for transformational coaching. Patti then launched her own business as a life success coach and speaker, specializing in empowering ambitious professional women who feel stagnant and unfulfilled to embrace their “what’s next”, IGNITE their awesomeness, and continue their personal evolution as they elevate their impact in the world.
Patti recently authored a book titled “What Am I To Do Now? – Simple Strategies to Navigate the Unknown & Ignite What’s Next in Your Life.” In this book, she shares her Seven Step System to help readers create an inspired, focused, and actionable plan that serves as a compass for their own journey of personal evolution.
When you are facing dark and difficult circumstances, especially something you do not want, finding hope can be a great challenge. You may feel powerless in your life, as if you have no choices. Listen in today to hear stories of people turning their deepest struggles and unwanted situations and turning them into their sources of greatest happiness, meaning, and success. There really is hope for us all.
Today Cindy talks to Ileana Gonzalez, the founder of Apurva Wellness LLC, a boutique wellness firm dedicated to empowering women towards vibrant living using the ancient science of Ayurveda as its core framework. Gonzalez teaches how to align our lifestyles with the rhythms of nature to promote health and longevity. Listen to learn how your sleep cycle, nutrition, and movement can be improved to support your wellbeing.
To learn more, you can go to her website and follow her on Instagram.
https://apurvawellness.com
IG: apurva_wellness
Ileana Gonzalez, MBA, CAP, 500-RYT is the founder of Apurva Wellness LLC, a boutique wellness firm dedicated to empowering women towards vibrant living using the ancient science of Ayurveda as its core framework. Blending her corporate background in business development and her passion for promoting a healthy, intentional lifestyle, Ileana is committed to helping women become more proactive, and less reactive to their health and their wealth.
After 12 years in private practice as a holistic health practitioner, Ileana made a pivotal decision to broaden her scope. Recognizing the integral role that wealth mindset plays in overall wellness, and the impact that a healthy lifestyle has on financial stability, she sought to learn about the financial services industry.
As a financial services representative, she offers customized financial solutions and is dedicated to guiding clients toward financial freedom, emphasizing wealth creation, family safeguarding, and future strategizing. Leveraging her background as a Yoga teacher and Ayurvedic practitioner, she provides a unique framework centered on intentionality and mindfulness, fostering abundance in every aspect of life.
Today Cindy shares a mistake she made recently on her belated honeymoon and reflects on the life lessons she received from the experience.
So many of you express feeling lonely in midlife, so today Cindy discusses the three pillars of loneliness addressed in Teal Swan’s book, The Anatomy of Loneliness, what they are, how they develop, and what you can do about it. She lists the most common relationship fears and why being authentic and intimately knowing yourself is the answer.
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With midlife comes all kinds of losses, whether it’s the empty nest, divorce, loss of job, financial ruin, a health diagnosis, or death of a loved one. Therefore learning how to navigate the whirlwind of change and dramatic emotions that come along with them is imperative. Listen in to find out Cindy’s best recommendations for handling the rollercoaster ride of loss and how to discover who you are now and what you want as you move forward again.
For more support with grief, loss and change in midlife, go to TimewithCindy.com.
The days are longer, the birds are singing again, and you may be starting to look around your house and feel a strong desire to declutter or do a deep cleaning of some kind. Today, Cindy addresses some of the best approaches to doing just that but goes further to offer several additional ways you can spring clean your mind and your life, all with the intention of making your life easier, flowing better, and stopping the overwhelm.
Get a jumpstart on your spring cleaning by having a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with Cindy. Schedule here: TimewithCindy.com
Want to find out the foundation of your health? Listen to today’s interview with Dr. Sally Good, who teaches about both of our brains (Who knew ~ I thought we just had one!?), and all things nutrition, intuition, stress management, prevention of cognitive decline and more. You may be surprised to find out something you do every day that takes less than two minutes can actually prevent dementia.
Learn more about Dr. Sally Good here:
https://goodbodygoodbrain.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in.goodbrain
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Just imagine what an old set of flatware and the upcoming summer Olympics might have in common! Sounds odd, but listen in to hear Cindy’s thoughts on authenticity, worth, and being 100% committed to the process of healing yourself from within. She explains where the trouble begins for most of us, how it plays out later in our lives, signs we are off track, and what to do to get in alignment for good.
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Today Cindy shares the work of Jamie Kerns Lima, author of the new book, Worthy, which teaches the importance of self-worth and the lies you tell yourself that keep you from feeling your worth. Cindy admits some of the ways she has been affected by these lies telling stories that prove their effect. Learn the key to raising your self-worth so you can create the life you truly want.
To grow your self-worth even faster, schedule a free session with Cindy here: TimewithCindy.com.
What is your vision for your life? Are you living it? The challenges that arise in midlife can be jarring at best which sometimes leads you down a path of hopelessness about the future. Today Cindy shares her vision for you, specific ways you can be happier and healthier, and offers a path to get you there.
To set up an opportunity to speak to her directly, go to TimewithCindy.com.
What are you not seeing that’s right in front of you? What are you missing in your life? Today Cindy shares a personal story that brought her to her knees literally, but what came out of the experience were wonderful lessons and powerful questions she believes can be life-changing for all of you. Listen in to hear how something tiny and precious brought to light wisdom to help you drop your worries once and for all.
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With Leap Year upon us, Cindy talks about what it means to leap in midlife, what it could look like, and what might be holding you back from making changes you desperately want to make. She tells several stories of real people taking leaps in their lives out of urgency, necessity, or desire. Although she understands leaping takes courage, she challenges us by asking, “What if you don’t change anything?”
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With the new year in the distance now, many of you have lost track of your resolutions or given up on your goals. Change is difficult for most people. Listen in to learn about habit stacking, a new term Cindy recently heard that helps you integrate new behaviors with routine ones, making it easier to accomplish those things most important to you.
Are you feeling stuck or alone in midlife? If so, go to TimewithCindy.com to schedule a confidence-building conversation with Cindy.
It’s Valentine’s Day, so Cindy decided to share her wedding vows with you with a twist! How would your life and relationships be better if you were to vow to love and support yourself every day in every way you can imagine? She also discusses making ourselves victims and others villains and what to do instead. Relationships with others can be challenging. It is important to remember our most effective place of power to change is in our own behavior rather than blaming others with the goal of changing them.
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One of the things women in midlife struggle with the most is aging. But what if you are making it harder than it needs to be? Listen to hear common fears that come with age, ways to look beyond them by using the gifts of aging, and examples of women who are showing us the way.
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Recently Cindy spent a quiet weekend at home hunkered down due to winter weather in her area. Listen in to hear what she did and why it felt so good. Ironically, shortly after the weekend ended, she learned about four universal healing practices common with indigenous groups all over the world. You might be surprised what these simple practices are and how they can promote your health.
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Do you ever find yourself rigid, inflexible, and unwilling to see or do things a different way? Sometimes we have such strong expectations and ideas of how people ought to be or how life should go that we can miss opportunities to understand others and experience more joy. Listen in to hear what a sway bar is and what it can teach us to bring us greater ease.
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Today Cindy shares some indicators that a partnership is generally healthy with what she calls “the normal human factor” of some conflict versus indicators that your partner is abusive and you may be in physical, sexual, or psychological danger. She says one of her favorite resources on the topic of love and relationships to help with the discussion.
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How do you measure success? What brings you to wealth and wellness in your life? Listen in to Cindy’s conversation with all-things-amazing, 77 year old Anne Sagendorph-Moon, who shares her radical take on business, social media, aging, color and more. Together they discuss the difference between beauty and radiance, the importance of wisdom and experience, and who your best guru really is.
Learn more about Anne Sagendorph-Moon @ www.annesagendorphmoon.com.
You can also email her @ anne@beyondbusinessasusual.com.
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To start the year off strong, Cindy offers four ideas to implement that can get you on a path to your best life one step at a time. Find out the easiest way to examine six main areas of your life and the powerful question you can ask yourself to get moving on everything you want.
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As the year comes to a close, Cindy encourages you to spend some time capturing what this year really meant for you and how it can move you forward into the new year. Listen in to hear how to use the four r’s as a tool to make the most of this experience.
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With the holiday season upon us, finding the perfect gift can sometimes seem impossible. What if you could offer a gift that didn’t cost anything that everyone could use? Listen in to hear Cindy’s gift ideas that could make this the best holiday season you’ve ever had.
Often referred to as “the most wonderful time of the year,” the holiday season can cause you to feel anything but peaceful. Cindy has several practical tips to offer to make all aspects of this season of celebration easier, more fun, and meaningful without compromising anything that really matters.
The holiday season can be stressful under normal circumstances, but for those of you who are also navigating a major life change (divorce, empty nest, grief, etc.) it can be overwhelmingly difficult. Listen in to learn several ways you can approach this time of year while honoring your unique needs, so you can move through it with greater ease.
Today Cindy shares how Rosalynn Carter wished to be remembered and how we can use her desire to ignite our own choices to create a more meaningful life and legacy.
You’ve all done all of these, and you know they aren’t healthy or helping you. But did you also realize they are confidence killers? Listen in to hear what these are and how you can handle them differently and get that confidence back on track.
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Cindy heard a new word recently…seriosity, a.k.a. “the state of taking yourself or your life too seriously.”With everything happening in the world, it’s easy to get caught up in worry, anxiety, and stress. And sometimes on top of that, you are your own worst enemy. All the more reason to make certain you are having fun and enjoying the simple things.
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As you look over different areas of your life, notice where you are struggling the most. This is draining and may be a call to put up stronger boundaries. Listen in to hear how Cindy recently had to learn another tough lesson in boundary setting herself and see how it might inspire you to make a positive change for yourself.
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On any given day, you can have all kinds of conditions, situations, or experiences that zap your energy. Depression, anxiety/worry, and stress show up often. Listen in to hear some very practical ways to navigate these common energy zappers and begin to get your energy back at the same time.
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How many years worth of tax documents do you have in a drawer or file box? What about statements for accounts that no longer exist? Health records? Other??? Cindy recently spent time burning old documents which felt like a weight lifted off of her, as well as removing unneeded furniture from a guest bedroom in her house. Letting go & clearing can feel like a breath of fresh air. Listen in to get inspired yourself!
When you consider putting your own happiness and health at the top of your list, you wonder if that is selfish. What if your personal peace, joy, and life satisfaction was about more than you? Because, guess what, it is! Listen in to hear highlights from Cindy’s recent conversation with one of her former clients to find out more about this concept and other gems that came forth.
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Today, Cindy interviews a former coaching client of hers, Melissa Snoots, who is a nurse and reiki master. She shares how she transitioned from losing everything to opening herself up to more, investing in herself, and finding a way of life she truly loves. Listen in to hear her advice about self-talk, the importance of using our intuition, and recognizing how much we matter.
Melissa Snoots’ business is called “Reiki Plus” and you may contact her at reikiplus369@gmail.com.
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Today Cindy discusses the tricky balance between loving others, wanting to please them, and having our own needs in the mix as well. Cindy offers powerful questions to ask yourself about your own relationship behavior and what to do if you are consistently struggling to feel acknowledged.
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It’s really quite simple ~ creating a quality of life comes down to being honest about who you are, what you want, and what you need, and allowing yourself to go after those things. Listening to yourself and holding on to your authenticity will lead you personally and professionally toward the life you really want.
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What if there is no wrong path? What if we just focused on what makes us happy and supports our well-being so we can show up from a place of wholeness in our lives? Today, Cindy interviews The Satisfaction Strategist, Rachel Anzalone (www.rachelanzalone.com) who discusses the way to a quality life where we give ourselves permission to do what feels nourishing to us without worrying about “the rules” or what other people think.
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Challenges, struggles, and downright traumatic events can be extremely difficult to manage. Sometimes it’s hard to believe anything good can come from such situations. Today, Cindy shares a light-hearted discomfort she is experiencing and a wonderful metaphor she recently read that reminded her to always look for the good that can come out of tough times, big or small.
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Cindy highlights some of the main takeaways from Wednesday’s interview with Alissa Bicker, The Consultress, reminding us that with every obstacle comes opportunity. They also encourage us to honor our feelings no matter what while finding a way to live at the frequency of love or above as much as possible.
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How do you turn midlife obstacles into opportunities? On the first birthday of the podcast, Cindy interviews Alissa Bickar, “The Consultress” who shares her journey from grief and despair to freedom, clarity, and joy.
You can connect with Cindy’s guest @ theconsultress.com.
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Today Cindy shares two things you can incorporate in your life right now to set the stage for a strong new year. What do you think they are?
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Today Cindy talks about a new way to understand you are more than enough just as you are and some of the ideas you will need to let go of and ways you can approach the logistics of your life differently so you can get behind this once and for all and stop judging yourself for what isn’t happening or what you aren’t doing perfectly if at all.
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Today Cindy interviews Jenn Hemmingsen who just turned 50 and is rethinking all aspects of her life just like so many of you are. She discusses her unique take on perfectionism, serving others, success, two different kinds of strength and what being enough really means. You can contact her at jenn@wofc.io.
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By midlife, many women have forgotten their dreams or think it’s too late to dream again. Therefore, we have several ways we sabotage the possibilities for our future. Check out this episode to find out what Mel Robbins has to say about keeping our dreams at bay and try out a simple journaling activity Cindy suggests to get you dreaming again.
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As a follow up to Wednesday’s podcast with author Kimberly K. French, Cindy reviews her S.T.A.B.L.E. formula for dealing with difficult or unexpected events in our lives.
If you'd like extra guidance, schedule a free mid-life strategy session with me at timewithcindy.com today.
Today Cindy interviews Kimberly K. French, author of Unexpected Pivots. Listen in to hear the author’s definition of pivoting and her six step method of navigating these events most successfully.
For more information about the author, go to kimberlykfrench.com.
Isn’t it funny how the most insignificant moments in life can actually remind us of something we really need to remember? Today Cindy shares what came to her mind when she was attempting to help a fly escape the inside of her house and what we can all learn from this experience.
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For her final thought this week, Cindy shares something that caught her eye on Instagram…the idea of noticing moments of peace, love, and gratitude in your life (positive emotional reactions) versus only those times we have strong negative reactions.
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Are you trying to guess? I wouldn’t. But listen in, because Cindy shares the thread between these three things and how they all represent a way to make your life better right now.
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Listen in to hear what this acronym means to someone Cindy recently heard speak and how we can use it to help us feel better about ourselves and in our relationships.
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Find out the four words Cindy keeps front of mind to help create the life she truly wants. Use this episode to create your own words that can guide your life to be everything you can imagine for yourself.
Schedule your FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session to figure out the next best steps to take to create the life YOU truly want. Book your call here: www.timewithcindy.com
What if you knew the secrets to living to be 100 while still being physically active, mentally sharp, and happier than you’ve ever been? Listen in to hear about one of the most fascinating research projects ever conducted that uncovered what’s helping people age well. Are you ready to make a change in your life? Schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me today and we'll discuss the next best steps for you to take to get to where you want to be. Go to www.timewithcindy.com to book you call now.
Like many of you, Cindy has struggled with her weight and her relationship with her body for years. Today she is sharing something new she has incorporated into her life that has been a total game changer! Her sugar cravings are gone, weight is dropping off, and she is sleeping even better. Listen in to hear more.
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For her final thought this week, Cindy discusses the importance of experiencing pleasure every day, several times a day with easily accessible things instead of just holding out your happiness for bigger celebratory times or when reaching a larger goal.
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Understanding yourself better starts with looking at the kinds of messages you heard verbally or saw non-verbally from authority figures while you were growing up. As children, we often processed those messages in unintended ways which led to destructive patterns in our adult years.
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Today Cindy shares how she uses mantras to create a strong foundation for her life, so no matter what is happening (great or not so great) she can remind herself what she ultimately believes to be true.
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Remember those hard, round candies in a rainbow of colors? Yum! We have other lifesavers in our lives…seat belts, helmets, doctors, medicine, friends, prayers…the list goes on and on. Listen in to find out which lifesaver Cindy wants you to reach for the most.
Today Cindy interviews Brooke Tomasetti, The Money Life Mentor, about why money is such an emotional topic most people try to avoid and how to shift from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset. Learn how to create safe, healthy communication about money in your relationships and how to build your financial confidence. Find out more at moneylifementor.com or email brooke@moneylifementor.com.
Today, Cindy gets personal. Really personal. Listen in to hear about a recent traumatic event she and her husband have endured together and some of the dominant thoughts she has had as they have navigated this experience.
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What is your greatest source of pain? Maybe it’s grief over the loss of a loved one. Maybe you’ve gone through a horrific breakup. Maybe it was when your last child walked out the door. Maybe you’ve lost a job, received a scary health diagnosis, or are financially overwhelmed. I’ve been down many of those roads too, but today I share the greatest pain of all that I (and probably you) have experienced and how sweet life can be when we heal that wound of all wounds.
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Listen as Cindy tells the story of Terri, a woman in mid-life who faced several common challenges for this unique season, (grief, loss, overwhelm, body hate, empty nest, work frustrations, financial concerns), and how coaching moved her from significant pain to wonderful gain.
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There are times in our histories that we label “defining moments” because they are life-changing, sometimes traumatic, sometimes dramatic, and often lead us in a different direction. But we are not our pain, we are not our circumstances, and we need not label ourselves in any way to magnify feeling terrible about it.
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Our culture supports being independent and self-sufficient which often leads people to try to handle everything they are going through by themselves. Listen to an amazing story about someone being thrown into a life and death situation, what happened, and what we can learn from how he handled it.
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You want to make changes. You’re not sure what to do. Sometimes you reach out to family and friends for advice, and they want to protect you so they discourage you. Or, maybe they want to keep you stuck because that is where THEY are comfortable with you. Maybe fear is holding you back. Maybe a lack of confidence. Whatever it is, it’s time to disrupt all your reasons and get about the business of living your life!
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Mid-Life is full of challenges, adjustments, and struggles, and each of our experiences is unique. But everyone needs compassion, care, clarity, and confidence. However, sometimes we look to others to provide these things, and they fall short. Actually, it’s not their job. It’s ours. Listen in to learn more about the importance of bringing the four c’s into your daily life and why this matters.Building your confidence is a skill set, and Cindy knows how to help you do it. She is currently filling her calendar next week, offering a 30-minute, FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session for anyone willing to take a five minute Mid-Life Confidence Profile™, get her feedback, and discuss next best steps for you. If you are interested, go to timewithcindy.com and grab a time before they are all taken. What are you waiting for?
For her final thought this week, Cindy shares a concept her daughter-in-law taught her recently and challenges us to consider prioritizing your own version of this on your calendar soon and see how great it feels.
Today Cindy interviews Phyllis Leavitt, author of the upcoming book, America in Therapy, who discusses the importance of healing our childhood/family traumas as a prerequisite to healing the unrest in our country. She explains how family’s are systems, just as organizations, businesses, schools, and nations are systems with different levels of mental health affecting the whole. Learn how you can find peace within yourself and contribute to the healing of the world. You can learn more at www.phyllisleavitt.com.
Listen to hear how three strangers came together through simple synchronicities on Cindy’s recent trip to Texas and how their small acts of kindness remind us all that there are heartwarming things happening every day if we will just notice them.
Cindy shares a message from her favorite ‘70s rock band (Can you guess who that might be?) to remind us to count on ourselves above all else and stop waiting for others to give us what we want and need.
Change can be scary for anybody at any time but if you are unhappy or miserable in your life, it may be necessary. Cindy teaches what her acronym for B.R.A.V.E. means and how these five steps can help you build up the courage to try something new, go a different direction, or follow your dreams. Your life is waiting for you!
Do you feel stuck in your life, paralyzed by fear to make changes that you know you need to make?Are there things you’ve always wanted to do but you stop yourself with self-doubt or anxiety?Listen in to hear a simple story of “feeling the fear & doing it anyway” in Cindy’s early life that may inspire you to take a chance to do, be or have what you really want.
Do you want to make a difference? Do you think about how you live your life affects other people? What if impacting younger generations was actually much easier than you think it is? Listen in to understand more.
Today Cindy interviews Teri Haggerty of Doorknob Consulting who shares her company’s approach to impacting youth by coaching them how to live life with passion and purpose. Listen in to learn how you can facilitate the life of a child (from very young to adulthood) by asking them powerful questions and by supporting them in living authentically. Teachers, parents, and grandparents can all benefit from this conversation and the classes, books, and coaching opportunities you will find at www.doorknobconsulting.com.
So many women in midlife question who they are and what their purpose is. You may be one of the millions struggling with this. Listen in to hear Cindy's simple take on this dilemma, why she feels it is so important to figure this out for ourselves and how it can impact younger generations.
Even though there is a unique element to the parent-child relationship, the very same qualities or approaches that make your adult to adult relationships with your kids healthy and happy also apply to your other adult to adult relationships. Listen in to find our more.
When you open yourself up to it, your adult kids can teach you all kinds of things about life. Today, Cindy shares five lessons she has learned from her children since they left home many years ago.
When you are a parent and the last child leaves home, the grief can be overwhelming. Is this normal? What can you do about it? Listen in for some guidance and a discussion about the gifts available to you as well during this transition.
For her final thought this week, Cindy implores us to be great advocates for ourselves, especially in terms of getting answers around aging and health concerns. We must not be afraid to ask questions and seek professional assistance from those who treat us with the utmost of respect. Also, she reminds us that we are responsible for our happiness. No one else is.
Today Cindy interviews nurse practitioner of functional medicine, Laura Dankof. They discuss everything from hormone health, fatigue, uncomfortable sex, sleeplessness, anxiety, stress, depression, gut issues, and more. Ms. Dankof provides free resources and other ways to address any concerns you have. You can find out more at pathtohealthandhealing.com.
Cindy recently attended Shania Twain’s concert and watched in awe as this 57 year old sang, danced, and spread love & joy across the stage for a jam-packed arena. She is a rags to riches success story for sure, but also has experienced the depths of despair in midlife and come out the other side shining more brightly than ever. Listen in to hear more.
Cindy shares a card she received that included advice from a sea turtle then adds her thoughts about each slice of wisdom offered and how peace can come from these approaches.
No, she’s not talking about the sandwich at McDonalds! Listen in to find out what M.A.C. stands for and hear a talk Cindy gave about peace and stillness, the importance of it, how to create it, and other people’s perspectives about the role it plays in all our lives.
Today Cindy shares the Buddhist concept of the three poisons ~ with her own perspective as a therapist and life coach. What is “poison” in your life, keeping you from happiness and peace?
What happens when you think you need approval from someone and they won’t give it to you? How do you handle that? What is the path to healing that situation? Listen in to find out.
Cindy challenges us to examine our behavior especially in times of feeling stress, overwhelm, fear, or loneliness, and notice whether or not these choices are helpful, destructive or possibly even avoidant. Then she wants us to ask ourselves what we really need instead of the food, the alcohol, the shopping, or whatever else we are reaching for.
Sometimes in life we cut corners, go for the cheapest solution, or don’t care about quality. But when it comes to these things (and a fourth Cindy discusses), you don’t want to do that! You are your greatest asset in life, so you want to make sure you are investing in yourself in a meaningful way.
For her final thoughts this week, Cindy shares a short article from author Robin Black, who contemplates whether she is waiting for her “real life” to begin, only to find she is in it right now (just like the rest of us). What are you waiting for?
How are you feeling about your life in general? Once in awhile, it is important to look at where you would rate yourself in different areas to find out what you feel really good about and what you want to feel better about. Cindy walks you through a quick assessment tool to help you get started and explains what to do with the information you gain.
How much time are you on social media? How much time are you in organic connection with others? For today’s boost, Cindy shares how recent events have reminded her of the importance of intimate connection with others and is on a mission to empower you to make this a bigger priority in your life.
For her final thoughts on freedom this week, Cindy shares other personal development leaders’ ideas about what it means to be free.
Today Cindy offers ways to look at freedom and how to define it for yourself. Additionally, she teaches ten ways to create it and keep it no matter what.
Today Cindy gives us a reality check about our own freedoms by telling the story of a baby elephant being trained for the circus.
When you’re feeling lost or insecure, turning to the things you know for sure can be very comforting and grounding. Today Cindy shares some things she knows for sure and comments on some of Oprah’s teachings as well.
Are you at a crossroads in your life personally or professionally? Are you unsure which way to turn or what to do next? Listen in, because Cindy has four steps you can take to bring yourself back to center and create some direction in your life starting today.
For today’s boost Cindy shares what she learned from the experience of losing the main diamond out of her wedding ring (after just a month of marriage too by the way) and how she thinks about life differently now.
For her final thought this week, Cindy revisits a concept shared by her guest, Angie Campbell, on Wednesday’s podcast about boundaries and how, like an electric fence zaps when someone breeches it, our boundaries provide a parameter so when someone oversteps in our lives, we feel the warning and can adjust as needed.
Today Cindy talks with Angie Campbell, The Luminary Life Coach and author of My Little Book of Boundaries.Together they discuss the importance of using your intuition to find purpose in your life and how to show greater self-love by creating healthy boundaries. They contemplate the relationships we have with ourselves and our bodies, and Angie teaches a quick meditation to get to the heart of loving ourselves just as we are.
For today’s boost, Cindy shares how geese have created the perfect support system for their migrations, and how we can learn the importance of a great support group from their behavior. Also, hear more about Cindy’s brand new “Summer of Change” group coaching program which starts TOMORROW & how to get registered before it’s too late!
What does Cindy capturing a frog from a hot tub filter have to do with you and your greatest fears? Listen to this little story to find out.
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Today Cindy shares the top six life lessons the iconic rock star, Tina Turner, shared with the world. Get out your pen and paper so you can write down the profound yet simple wisdom she believed in.
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Today Cindy tells the story of a recent conversation with her mom and how her mother’s regret reminded her to live a life free of regrets and to let go of any lingering regrets. Listen in to learn more.
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Find out what these letters stand for and how they can offer a more relaxed approach to your life as well as boost your confidence.
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Today Cindy shares about the summer of 1986 when she wilted like a flower when things got difficult for her and reflects on how she would handle things now as a far more confident woman, encouraging listeners to do the same.
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Listen in to hear the story of Cindy’s daughter’s birth which was more about realizing something very upsetting in her marriage than about her baby being born. What are you tolerating? Cindy challenges us to look carefully at the patterns in our relationships that may be unhealthy and think about what we can do to change them.
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Do you feel obligated to people or to a certain way of doing things? If so, listen in to the lessons Cindy learned from getting married in 2023 versus 1990. Learning to embrace change also makes life easier as it is the only constant, and any resistance to it only makes it more challenging to endure.
Change can sometimes feel so daunting you avoid it at all costs. But getting started can be as quick as flipping a switch in a dark room. Listen to what you can do to ignite any change easily.
In today’s episode, Cindy shares what these three items have in common with transformation. If you are afraid of change, this podcast is for you!
Get out a pen & paper for this one! It’s time to grant yourself permission to have the life you want and in this episode, Cindy walks you through a short exercise to clarify what it is you most want and need in your life right now that does not need to wait another day. Honoring yourself and your desires is one of the best ways to continue to age well!
As Cindy approaches her 56th birthday, she shares seven ways she believes we can age more slowly and enjoyably. She also gives her #1 anti-aging secret.
It’s Cindy’s birthday week, so she decided to share the two things she appreciates most about aging and encourages listeners to begin to embrace aging rather than resisting it.
Listen in to hear Cindy tell the story of the first time she realized she was experiencing self-doubt and how that pattern continued for many years. She also offers ways to stop doubting yourself and build your confidence.
For our next break up session, Cindy looks at our tendency to judge ourselves, others, and circumstances which never feels good and never helps in any situation. Ironically, she starts the episode by, you guessed it, judging herself. Tune in to hear more.
This week, Cindy is encouraging us to break up with behaviors that don’t work for us, and today she is highlighting how a life of worry and fear only stops us from having the joy and delight available to us. She also shares a time when worry almost kept her from living the life of her dreams, how she dismantled it so she could move forward and how you can too.
To wrap up this week’s focus on having “more” in our lives, Cindy discusses Step Two of her signature course, The Mid-Life Makeover Method, which is “Getting Crystal Clear.” Knowing what you want in your life down to the last detail creates a simplicity and bliss to every day living and in this episode she explains how.
Matthew McConaughey is on a personal growth kick! Who knew? Recently, Cindy attended a virtual event of Matthew’s called, “The Art of Livin’” where he taught nine mile markers on life involving “more.” Cindy explains his list and how it can help us live more joyfully and meaningfully. You aren’t going to believe what #9 is!
For this morning’s boost, Cindy challenges the idea that “more is better” and offers questions to ask yourself to find a path of greater joy & meaning if you are currently unsatisfied with your life.
For her final thought this week, Cindy offers her belief that the best investment you can make for your life, your relationships, and for the world is becoming the best version of yourself. All of her writing, speaking, and coaching revolve around this mission.
In this episode, Cindy defines what a radical relationship is and shares nine qualities needed to create radically healthy relationships with anyone and everyone in your life.
In today’s boost, Cindy shares important aha’s she has had during the preparation for her wedding that are metaphors for all of life.
What does it mean to love yourself unapologetically? What does it not mean? For her final thoughts this week, Cindy gives a good case for continuing to build your love for yourself no matter what.
In this episode, Cindy teaches the importance of healthy boundaries as a part of loving yourself unapologetically. She shares examples of several types of boundaries and ways to incorporate them into your life.
For today’s boost, Cindy offers three facts and three questions to help you recognize your worth. Knowing your worth is a critical ingredient to creating the joy and success you want in your life.
For her final thoughts this week about grief, Cindy shares an article she wrote at the time of her father’s death, including a beautiful poem she read at his graveside.
In this episode, Cindy shares symptoms and steps of grief she learned when she was a grief counselor for nine years and talks about her own experience of grief due to of her father’s sudden death which was ten years ago this week.
For this week's boost, Cindy talks about the inevitable experience of having someone in your life die. She discusses the one year myth, healthy grief, and how to support someone who is grieving.
For this Final Thoughts Friday, Cindy shares seven things she recommends we all let go of and not do anymore so we can be happier and healthier.
In this episode, Cindy dives deep in offering what we can let go of, why it is beneficial, powerful questions to ask yourself if you are struggling to, and the 5 C’s of getting it done.
For today’s morning boost, Cindy shares behind the scenes of the massive decluttering she is doing, the beauty of giving, and how she believes her experience purchasing her wedding shoes was a wink from the universe in response.
For this Final Thoughts Friday episode, Cindy expands on her recent conversation with Pam Grout (pamgrout.com) who discussed our true natures as being creators of the good, the holy, and the beautiful. When we create from a place of authenticity, we become channels of hope and love. Find out what activity both Cindy & Pam find fun, creative, and meditative in their lives.
1 New York Times best-selling author, Pam Grout, joins Cindy today in a great conversation about how to make life smoother and easier, stay close to God/Source, the importance of giving, creating, living in love vs. fear, being channels of hope and love and so much more. (Check out pamgrout.com for more information.)
For your boost this morning, Cindy shares what best-selling author, Pam Grout, says is “The Duck Tape” of all purpose tools for living simply ~ gratitude! Cindy shares her daily gratitude practice and some of the benefits of living a gratuitous life.
For this week’s final thought, Cindy shares the work of Melody Beattie to emphasize the importance of approving of ourselves and not entertaining negative self-talk.
In today’s episode, Cindy reviews Don Miguel Ruiz’s book, The Four Agreements, and explains how each of them are life-changing for anyone in any situation.
For this morning’s boost, Cindy shares one of the greatest lessons she learned in graduate school learning to be a marriage & family therapist and how that taught her the importance of not taking things personally in our lives, EVER!
Cindy teaches how two steps of her signature program, The MId-Life Makeover Method, can actually help you to manage your expectations more successfully.
In today’s episode, Cindy shares a recent experience of disappointment around her upcoming wedding as well as chronic unmet expectations in a very important relationship in her life and how she has handled both situations. She also turns to the work of Brene Brown to add greater understanding around the subject for listeners.
For your boost this morning, Cindy shares a recent disappointment with a colleague and what she learned years ago from Maya Angelou that helped her cope.
For this week’s Final Thoughts Friday episode, Cindy talks about the relationship between living intentionally, taking action, and “being lucky”. She shares the wisdom of Louise Hay through her Power Thought Cards.
In this episode, Cindy shares common qualities that great leaders exemplify and the importance of being leaders versus victims in midlife and beyond.
For today’s boost, Cindy tells about her recent weekend shopping for a very special something (listen in to find out what she bought!) and how the good opinions of others about that purchase reminded her of the importance of letting our own opinions and ideas take the strongest hold in our lives.
As a follow up to her interview with Jen Miller (jenmillercoaching.com), Cindy explains the importance of planting our desires every day, harvesting them without micromanaging them, all while practicing the Law of Assumption.
Today Cindy speaks with Jen Miller (jenmillercoaching.com) about how to make your life easier every day. Jen shares her five step process called, “Simple Conscious Living Technique,” and explains how making this a practice can radically improve your life in any area.
Cindy shares the ripple effect of loving ourselves fully and living on our terms. Listen to learn the numerous positive benefits of treating yourself with the highest regard.
Listen in as Cindy shares myths that keep you stuck, the biggest mistakes you make that can create a midlife crisis, and secrets to turning this season into the best years of your life.
Cindy reveals a five month dating relationship where she had concerns she ignored and compromises she made in her own standards, only to realize the deception she was experiencing was far deeper than she originally thought.
Cindy shares some of her less than glorious moments of dating after her divorce, the characters she encountered and the lessons that followed, allowing her to grow over time so she could draw in the healthy, loving relationship she has always wanted. Let this episode be an encouragement to you if you are considering dating again or already putting yourself out there.
Cindy shares some of the highlights from her previous conversation with her beloved, Ed, about everything to consider when dating again after going through a divorce.
How do you know when you are ready to date? Where do you begin? Today’s special guest is Ed Smarsh, Cindy’s fiancé, and together they discuss some of the do’s and don’t’s of dating after divorce, first steps in getting back “out there,” considerations of safety, sex, dealing with children, finances, and more!
Cindy shares highlights from her interview with transformation coach Jessi Payne (@joyfulljessi) including the one thing you can give yourself and someone else to create a long-lasting healthy relationship.
Cindy speaks with Jessi Payne (@joyfulljessi) about finding healthy relationships in midlife. Learn Jessi’s five step L.U.C.K.Y. approach and the activity she recommends all her clients do to fall in love with themselves first.
Cindy shares highlights from her conversation with Jamie Berris of Results Life Coaching including the confusion we can experience when feeling lonely from self-abandonment, living a life that is “others-focused”.
Learn how to offset this issue by approaching your life with holistic awareness of your needs and creating daily traditions around those.
Listen in as Jamie Berris (jamieberris.com) of Results Life Coaching talks about the opportunity in midlife to reflect on whether or not we are truly being authentic and honoring ourselves, our dreams, and our needs. Self-abandonment, loneliness, and “ghosting” ourselves were all explored, as well as ways we avoid ourselves in the name of pleasing others. Jamie offers the concept of creating “Daily Traditions” with ourselves to holistically address our needs.
In this episode, Cindy shares the wisdom of Dr. Carrie Graham who reminded us that we cannot and do not have to fix everything and that sometimes even things we want to fix, cannot be fixed, just like broken glass. So it’s important to know when to let go of what we cannot control and move forward, keeping the lessons we learned in the process.
Having just turned 50 herself, Dr. Carrie Graham (https://www.drcarriegraham.com), shares the “goodies” she has discovered about being in mid-life, and the importance of letting go. She shares her unique perspectives about being a “quitter" and how to manage body love during “The Pause.”
In the last episode, Cindy shared eight powerful questions you can ask yourself to make your year fantastic. In this episode, she follows up with three additional ways to make it wonderful: an intentional choice, a fun activity, and the most important question you must answer for yourself and turn into action every single day.
Want to get a great start on your year and stay intentional all year long? Cindy offers eight questions you can ask yourself to direct your year exactly the way you want it to go. Keep yourself focused by exploring your own answers.
In this episode, Cindy shares highlights from her conversation with Steffany Barton who teaches how to use our bodies issues to learn what we need to do to improve our lives and relationships. Learn about the relationship between aging and carrying people’s burdens, how to reframe exercise to joyful movement, and more!
Listen to Cindy’s interview with Steffany Barton (angelsinsight.com) as she explores how to shift our relationships with our bodies from judgment to observation and learning. Hear about the relationship between our bodies and souls, and what it means when we cannot sleep, have weight fluctuations, or are aging quicker than we would like and what to do about it.
Listen in to hear the highlights from Cindy’s conversation with Kathy Pryor who delved into life as a stepmom, who together with her husband, has successfully blended their families into one family unit. Find out takeaways around retiring well, finding your voice at any age, and the importance of growing spiritually.
Today’s guest, Kathy Pryor, shares her perspective that true empowerment comes from nurturing yourself so you can grow spiritually. Having worked in a university space for decades, she offers her greatest wishes for young adults and discusses her journey of post-retirement living, moving from feeling disoriented, to balanced and free. Together, Cindy & Kathy explore life with stepfamilies and how to successful blend your lives when marrying someone who already has children.
In this episode, Cindy highlights the nuggets her daughter shared in their interview about the empty nest from her perspective as a young adult. Whether you like how your child is turning out or not, find out the question you can ask yourself to find peace in the empty nest.
Today Cindy’s special guest is her daughter! Laura Whitmer joins her in talking about the empty nest from a young adult child’s perspective and offers guidance to parents preparing for or dealing with this major life transition. This mother-daughter team shares some of their personal stories navigating this together and give lots of tips and encouragement as well.
Today Cindy shares highlights from her interview with Irasa Downing, which include making the empty nest like a second honeymoon in your marriage, learning to love your body no matter what, and how to prepare for retirement holistically with the philosophy that "health is wealth”.
In this episode, Cindy speaks with Irasa Downing, career powerhouse, devoted family member, and pickle ball player! They discuss some of the challenges of caring for elderly members of the family, as well as dealing with illness and death. Parenting young adult children was another hot topic, as well as preparing for retirement in all kinds of ways.
In this episode, Cindy shares the best takeaways from her conversation with Amy Rose Carrillo who encouraged listeners to drop perfection, judge yourselves less, and find self-acceptance. She reminds us we do not have to have everything figured out and can instead just focus on feeling good every single day.
From numerous career shifts to an early (& shocking) Covid diagnosis, Amy Rose Carrillo shares the major ways she has had to pivot in midlife and what she has learned through it all that can help any of you navigate your own transitions in a much smoother way. Listen in to hear how this wife and mother of four continues to find her balance personally and professionally all while appreciating the simple things. You can follow Amy Carrillo on social media @subversivesuestitches & @amyrosecarrillo
In this episode, Cindy shares nuggets from her conversation with the extraordinary, Mea Austin, who taught us three of the best gifts we can give ourselves and others is total acceptance, grace, and rest.
Listen in to hear Mea Austin (coach/motivational speaker, fitness instructor, horse lover, wife/mom/grandma) discuss her attitude about aging and how to respect yourself at any age, her journey with the empty nest, the best gifts she’s given herself, and above all, her belief in allowing ourselves to do whatever makes us truly happy so we can feel free. She can be reached at mea@meaaustin.com.
The gems from my interview with Rhonda Burgess are too many to list here, so check out this wrap up episode to hear more, including her challenge to us all to make our own happiness list.
This week, Cindy speaks with her dear friend, Rhonda Burgess, who shares her journey of raising a child with chronic health issues, going through major career shifts, divorce, the empty nest and an identity crisis. She offers a powerful question for all of us to ask ourselves and ways to manage when you feel hopeless.
Cindy reflects on her interview with poet, theater producer, and human resources professional, Michelle J. Kaplan, who shared the power of our intuition and how critical it is to let go of perfection because it simply doesn’t exist.
Today Cindy speaks with poet, theater producer, and human resources professional, Michelle J. Kaplan. Listen as she shares her “Bread Crumb Approach” and how she has had to trust her intuition through career changes, cancer, and single parenthood. She also treats us with a reading of her poetry! To learn more about her books and corporate programs, visit michellejkaplan.com.
Cindy summarizes the main takeaways from her recent interview with author and financial advisor, Tresa Leftenant, including how a woman empowered actually serves everyone and how life improves with age when we allow it.
Listen to Cindy’s conversation with author & financial advisor, Tresa Leftenant, as they discuss the importance of women feeling empowered in their lives in every area including money, aging, and resiliency. For more information about how Tresa Leftenant can serve you, go to reinventingher.com.
Cindy shares the juiciest takeaways from her recent conversation with Brooke Vandenbrink-Ross, including the importance of seeing everything that happens in life from a bigger perspective. Insights regarding friendship, divorce, and “shoulding” on ourselves in mid-life are also offered.
Listen to Cindy’s conversation with one of her closest friends, Brooke Vandenbrink-Ross, as they explore friendship in mid-life, divorce, raising kids, and the importance of forgiveness in creating a wonderful second chapter in life.
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Cindy D. Whitmer has been counseling, coaching, speaking, and writing for over 30 years helping people create meaningful lives personally and professionally. In her mid 40s, she found herself at a crossroads, unhappy, unsatisfied, and unsure what to do. Believing she could thrive in midlife and beyond, she dove deep into learning how best to overcome her biggest struggles, began to truly love herself, and transformed the darkest parts of her life into a peaceful, joy-filled, adventure. Believing the best is yet to come for anyone willing to do the work, she is on a mission to teach people everywhere how to love themselves fully and live on their terms. As part of that effort, she has created the Life Makeovers Podcast to explore all of life’s twists and turns through powerful, intimate conversations with others willing to be authentic, vulnerable, and real. Her hope is to help listeners realize they are not alone, change is possible, and life can be an amazing adventure when you embrace what comes.
I wanted to introduce myself, Cindy D. Whitmer and share a bit about the podcast. Tune in November 2nd for the first episode release!