217 | Do You Have Trouble Putting Yourself First? Break Free from Midlife Mom Guilt!

Hi friends, today we're overcoming guilt and prioritizing self-care in midlife on the Life Coach BFF Show. In this episode, we explore the challenges midlife women face, especially moms of teens and young adults, in prioritizing self-care. The host, Heather Pettey,  shares a listener's story about feeling lost and overwhelmed and offers strategies to start putting oneself first, despite years of self-neglect. The episode includes scientific data on the mental health struggles women face and shares inspiring anecdotes like Susan Lister Locke's journey to a fulfilling second career. Practical tips for self-care, scheduling 'me time', reconnecting with passions, and building supportive networks are discussed. Listeners are encouraged to take actionable steps towards a more joyful and balanced life. Homework is assigned to prioritize self-care and reach out to support others in the community. Mentioned in this episode: Listen to episode 126 Connect with Host Heather Pettey: Email: [email protected] Speaker Request Here Instagram @HeatherPettey_ Facebook: @HeatherPettey1 Linkedin: @HeatherPettey Book: "Keep It Simple, Sarah" (Amazon bestseller) Facebook Group: @midlifemoxie Website: www.ourmidlifemoxie.com Don't forget to subscribe to the Life Coach BFF Show for more inspiring content and practical life advice! *Quick Disclaimer- Heather Pettey is a certified coach and not a therapist. Always seek the support of a therapist for clinical mental health issues.                                     00:00 Introduction and Free Mindset Reset Tool 00:40 Welcome to Midlife Moxie Podcast 02:06 Overcoming Guilt and Putting Yourself First 03:30 The Struggles of Prioritizing Self-Care 05:03 Susan's Inspiring Story 06:46 Practical Tips for Self-Care 08:28 Decluttering for a Fresh Start 09:07 Supporting Each Other Through Tough Seasons 10:11 Final Thoughts and Homework 12:13 Upcoming Episode Teaser