Mindset In Midlife Episodes
80.a How to Break the Complaining Habit in Four Simple Steps
*This is a duplicate of episode 80 due to systems issues.* Do you default to talking about bad weather, terrible traffic, or how busy you are? You might be using complaining as your primary conversation style without even rea...
79. Decluttering and Organizing Are Actually About Mindset, with Tracy Hoth
Does the word "organization" strike fear into your heart? If you have spent decades calling yourself a "piler," a "messy person," or someone who just "cannot handle paper," it is no wonder your house reflects that reality. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife, certified life and organizing coach Tracy Hoth joins me to explain why decluttering isn't just about buying cute bins at Target—it is entirely about your mindset. We dive into why we unconsc…
78. Decision Fatigue in Midlife? How to Stop Second-Guessing Yourself
If you are agonizing over a major life decision right now—like whether to move an aging parent, pivot your career, or raise the prices in your business, you’re not alone. Midlife is packed with heavy choices, and if you're li...
75. How to Take a Little Bit Better Care of Yourself in Midlife
Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed by the sheer volume of advice about what you "should" be doing in midlife? You’re NOT alone. After speaking to a room of over 125 women at a recent local business event about "Busting the Myths of Menopause," I realized something important: we are drowning in information, but starving for simplicity. In this episode, I’m stripping away the complicated 10-step morning routines and the overwhelming lists. Instead, we are focusing on…
72. Stop Overthinking and Make Confident Choices | Beating Analysis Paralysis in Midlife, a Client Story
Are you a woman over 40 or 50 feeling stuck in analysis paralysis , second-guessing every decision from your career to your kitchen renovations, or trapped in a loop of "what if it goes wrong?" You’re NOT alone. In this episo...
70. How To Stop Letting Fear and Anxiety Run Your Midlife Decisions
Are you a woman over 40 feeling "sandwiched" between conflicting needs, stuck in analysis paralysis, or simply numbing out at the end of the day? You’re NOT alone. In this episode, I’m exploring the invisible force that might be sitting in the driver's seat of your life: Fear. I’m breaking down the 4 subtle signs that fear is making your decisions for you, sharing my own vulnerable results from the Being Profile assessment, and giving you a strategy to tap into your true coura…
69. Hypnosis for Menopause: A Non-Hormonal Solution for Hot Flashes & Sleep, with Sarah Rubens
Are you a woman over 40 or 50 struggling with hot flashes , battling insomnia , or feeling like you are losing control amidst the massive identity shifts of midlife? You’re NOT alone — and you’re not out of options. In this e...
68. Most Of What You Worry About Won’t Happen (And How to Stop the Worry Cycle)
Are you a woman over 40 or 50 losing sleep over retirement money , health changes , or simply getting stuck in traffic ? You’re NOT alone — and you’re not broken. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife , I’m diving into the neu...
66. Stop Sabotaging Your Sucess and Create Goals that Last in Midlife
Are you a woman over 40 who started January strong but is already feeling the motivation slip? You’re NOT alone. In fact, by the second week of February, nearly 80% of resolutions have been abandoned . In this episode of Mind...
60. Gratitude and Thank You Note Habits That Calm Your Nervous System and Make a Difference, with Jennifer Richwine
Have you ever noticed how fast your brain can spiral into worst-case-scenario mode, focused on the worries, the fears, the what-ifs? And yes, you’ve heard that gratitude can help you shift out of that… but maybe it’s felt a l...
59. Empty Nest Emotions That Challenge Midlife Women
Ever wonder why the empty nest hits so much harder than anyone prepared you for? One minute you're cheering your kids on, feeling proud and excited for their new life chapters… and the next, you’re staring at their empty bedrooms wondering how your heart can feel full and broken at the same time. In this heartfelt episode of Mind Your Midlife, I get real about the emotional roller coaster women over 40 and 50 experience when their kids grow up and move out. Whether your adult kids live …
58. Leadership Lessons and Career Confidence for Women Over 40, with Tiffany Tate and Mary Tribble
Ever feel like you’ve been doing all the right things at work—but somehow, you’re still not being seen? You’re showing up, doing great work, but the next opportunity just isn’t coming? You’re not imagining it—and you’re not a...
55. Midlife Clarity: Recognize What Feels Right and Let Go of What Doesn’t
One of the biggest challenges we face in our 40s and 50s is knowing what feels right—and letting go of what doesn’t. In this episode, Cheryl breaks down the idea of “resonance” —why it matters, why it’s not woo-woo, and how i...
53. Curiosity Builds Confidence and Beats Fear When Redesigning Your Midlife
When was the last time you pushed a button just to see what happens? In this episode, Cheryl shares a funny (and surprisingly insightful) story about her Ring camera — and how it led to a big realization about curiosity, conf...
Social Media and the Comparison Trap for Gen X Women (Ep. 49)
Episode 49: Ever catch yourself scrolling through social media and suddenly feel… less than? You’re not alone. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife , we dig into why so many women over 40 and 50 fall into the comparison trap ...
Permission to Thrive and to Redefine Your Midlife, with Dr. Wendy O'Connor (Ep. 48)
(Episode 48) Ever find yourself asking, “Is this really it?” You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. In this empowering episode of Mind Your Midlife, Cheryl Fischer sits down with Dr. Wendy O’Connor, a Stanford-trained positive psychologist and success coach, to talk about what it truly means to thrive as women over 40. We dig into the difference between success and happiness, how to stop living by everyone else’s “shoulds,” and why giving yourself permission to thrive may be the most importa…
What If You've Been Funny All Along? Comedy and Humor in Midlife with Lynn Harris (Ep. 46)
You’ve probably heard that laughter is the best medicine, and science agrees. But did you know that being funny isn’t something you’re either born with or not? My guest today, Lynn Harris, founder of Gold Comedy, is here to s...
Midlife Self Care Made Simple with EFT Tapping (Ep. 45)
Ever asked yourself, why do I feel guilty taking time for myself? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to carry that belief anymore. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife , I’m sharing the powerful practice of EFT tapping and g...
Why Midlife Might Be the Best Time to Stop Overthinking - Patreon Is Here (Ep. 42)
If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or 60s, you’ve probably had this moment: You should feel confident by now… but you find yourself staring at a decision, second-guessing every move, and wondering why it feels so hard to just choose...
The Heroine's Journey: How to Find Your Path in Midlife, with Joan Perry (Ep. 39)
Ever asked yourself, Is this all there is? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. In this powerful episode of Mind Your Midlife , I talk with bestselling author Joan Perry about how women over 50 can stop dragging their flowe...
Break Through Limiting Beliefs and Transform your Midlife, with Lisa Andria (Ep. 38)
What if the thing you're most afraid of isn’t actually the problem—but the story you’re telling yourself about it is? In this episode, I sit down with transformation coach Lisa Andria to talk about what happens in midlife when we’re craving change but feel stuck in fear, doubt, or the belief that we might mess everything up. Lisa shares her story of leaving the corporate world, healing from burnout, and building a life that aligns with her purpose—and she gives us the tools to do the sa…
This Simple Vision Board Trick Changes Everything for Midlife Women (Ep. 37)
Ever feel stuck when someone asks what you really want? Like… how are you supposed to answer that with everything going on? If you’re a midlife woman navigating shifting priorities, menopause, and what can feel like a midlife...
The Real Reason Self-Criticism Isn't Helping You in Midlife (Ep. 35)
Do you believe being hard on yourself keeps you motivated? That self-criticism somehow equals discipline? In this episode, we’re throwing that belief overboard. Because tough self-talk isn’t keeping you on track… it’s draggin...
Hidden Money Beliefs That Hold You Back in Midlife (Ep. 33)
💰 Think you just need a better budget? Think again. Your subconscious beliefs about money might be the real reason you feel stuck financially—and in this episode, we’re digging deep into what’s going on beneath the surface. F...