You want better style, so it’s time to go shopping, right? Nope!! Catch episode 87 of Mind Your Midlife with Jennifer Mackey-Mary and let’s talk about what you actually want to do instead. (Hint: it’s mindset-related!) Find Mind Your Midlife on your favorite podcast app (link-in-bio) #mindyourmidlife #everydaystyle #womenover50 #genxwomen…
Do you feel like your body is changing, nothing fits right, and it’s easier to just wear pajama pants with a professional shirt for your Zoom calls? Giving up on getting dressed takes a heavy toll on how we feel about ourselves. In this episode, I welcome style expert Jennifer…
Have you ever thought about how often you say or think the phrase, "don't get your hopes up"? In midlife, dealing with career pivots, aging parents, and changing bodies, we often use this concept as a shield to protect ourselves. But what if lowering your expectations actually hurts you more?…
Many women in their 40s, 50s, and early 60s tend to suffer in total silence when navigating changes in intimacy. We often carry shame around our shifting desires and changing bodies, falsely believing we are the only ones struggling or that we are somehow broken. In this episode, I welcome…
Have you ever set a big goal, started taking action, and then completely self-sabotaged? You are not alone. In midlife, we often feel ready to make a significant change, whether it is a career pivot, starting a new business, or getting in shape. But then procrastination sets in, and we…
There is something that affects so many women in their 40s and 50s, yet we tend to suffer in total silence: emotional eating. We often carry deep shame around our eating habits and falsely believe we are the only ones struggling. In this episode, I welcome emotional eating expert Tricia…
Have you caught yourself looking in the mirror recently, grabbing a little chunk of skin around your middle, or wondering, "Whose body is this?" You are definitely not alone. We are diving deep into the reality of midlife body image. I share my own recent wake-up call after seeing a…
Often, we see the opportunities, we feel the intuitive nudge, but we don't trust ourselves enough to take the leap. In this Changemakers episode, I am joined by New York Times bestselling author, Laura Malone Elliott. Laura shares her midlife pivot from writing long-form narrative journalism in the 1980s to…
*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 realizing it. In this episode, we explore how chronic complaining drains your…
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 realizing it. In this episode, we explore how chronic complaining drains your energy, keeps relationships surface-level, and physically rewires your brain to look…
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…
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 like me, you've written a dozen "pros and cons" lists that…
Part 3: If you're feeling frustrated with how your clothes fit, unhappy with what you see in the mirror, or struggling to find the motivation to exercise and eat well, you’re NOT alone. In this third episode of our Confidence Deep Dive tapping mini-series, I’m guiding you through a specific…
Part 2: In this second episode of our Confidence Deep Dive tapping mini-series, I’m guiding you through a specific practice to handle general stress about world events, political strife, and the negativity we see in the news. If you find yourself "doom scrolling" or feeling unsafe in these turbulent times…
in this first episode of our new Confidence Deep Dive mini-series, I’m breaking down the science behind Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and why this simple practice is recognized by the American Psychological Association as a valid treatment for stress and trauma. If you’re skeptical about how tapping on your face…
Part 4: In this final episode of our Confidence Deep Dive mini-series, I’m sharing the hard but liberating truth: mindset is "always the work." You don't just take the class, get an A, and move on; you build a practice of constant adjustment. If you’re ready to take the intentional…
Part 3: In this third part of our special "Confidence Deep Dive" mini-series, I’m breaking down how to stop walking through life "hypnotized" and start making intentional decisions that light you up. If you’re tired of shuffling along without a plan — or if you’re ready to finally understand the…
Bonus topic! Looking for a saner way to start the New Year? We pressed pause on big, brittle resolutions and asked Dr. Prudence Hall to map a simpler path: anti-inflammatory eating you can actually live with. The approach is grounded and flexible—eat from the land, lean on fiber-rich plants and…
Ever notice how your inner voice can quietly sabotage your confidence, your mood, and even your motivation—without you fully realizing it? Imagine understanding exactly how that happens, and learning how to interrupt it before it derails your day. In this second episode of How to Stop Being Your Own Worst…
Part 1: Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “Why am I the one standing in my own way again?” You’re not broken. You’re human. And in midlife, when change is everywhere, our brains can get extra loud trying to keep us “safe.” In this first episode, I’m kicking off a…
Part 4: Ever set a fitness or weight goal, feel motivated for a couple weeks… and then watch life slowly knock it off the rails? If you’ve been there, this episode is your reset. I’m wrapping everything up with one powerful question: what if you do want to get more…
Part 3: Ever look at a clothing size or a photo of yourself and feel your confidence drop in two seconds flat? You’re not alone. In this private Confidence Deep Dive episode, we’re continuing our body image series with a practical, mindset-first reset for midlife women. We’re talking about what…
What Do You Really Want to See When You Look in the Mirror? In this second episode of our subscriber-only Body Image Mindset Series, Cheryl guides you through a surprisingly simple but powerful exercise: deciding what you actually want your relationship with your body to be. Most of us walk…
When was the last time you looked in the mirror and felt critical of what you saw? Most of us have had moments — or seasons — of unhappiness with our bodies. In this first part of the Body Image Mindset mini-series, we're talking about why that happens, why it’s…