140. What Not to Wear: The “Perfectly” Good | Clear Your Closet of “Shoulds” to Thrive

Let me tell you what I hear from women like you, like me, all the time: “I really should get rid of some things … old things, outdated things." And the brain's knee-jerk response? “But they’re perfectly good.” Talk about an energy drain!Here, Laurie explores the deeper reasons midlife women keep wardrobes in frustrating limbo: inherited scarcity messages, Depression- and wartime-thrift values passed down through families … 1950s and 1960s gender norms that praised female self-denial, and the lasting guilt many still feel about spending money on themselves. Historical and psychological research shows these patterns are not random. They’re rooted in culture, caregiving expectations, financial stress, and the mental burden of scarcity thinking. Just as important is the emotional power of clothes that “almost fit,” why midlife body changes can make closets feel like emotional minefields, and how to begin making wardrobe choices from self-respect instead of guilt. This episode isn’t about reckless spending. It is about creating a clean slate, without guilt and with joy to reflects the woman you are now, not the one who was trained to settle for less. I’m Certified Life, Weight Loss, and Productivity Coach Laurie Adams and if you’re ready to move forward with new energy but no more delay, come work with me one-on-one! Visit my website laurieadamscoaching.com, to schedule a no-pressure conversation/Q & A about individual coaching. During that talk, we’ll explore the goal that has eluded you most and how I’ll provide a tailored plan just for you! Or, reach out to me via email: [email protected] with any question now.Does this sound like you?—Stuck in diet after diet, weighed down by the struggle. Download my free guide now for simple tools to stop the madness by going to laurieadamscoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.