236 | Summer Lessons and Functional Freeze in Midlife with Dr. Carol Lynn

In episode 236 of Life Coach BFF Show, Heather Pettey shares her top summer lessons, including avoiding large tubs of cheese dip and celebrating wedding anniversaries. She emphasizes moving for joy rather than fitting into smaller clothes and offers a unique anxiety relief tip involving sour candy.   Alongside her co-host, Dr. Carol Lynn, they explore the concept of 'functional freeze'—a state where women in midlife may go through the motions of daily life while feeling stuck or overwhelmed. They offer practical steps to overcome this, including breaking tasks into smaller parts, moving your body, talking to someone, adding joy back into your life, and giving yourself permission to rest.   They also announce the launch of 'My Midlife Moxie: The Ultimate Mindset and Wellness 90 Day Journal,' designed to help women navigate midlife transitions with guided prompts and inspirational content. The journal is set to release on September 4th on Amazon.   Thanks for listening!   Join The Facebook Group: @ourmidlifemoxie   Connect with Host Heather Pettey: Email: [email protected] Private Coaching with Heather:https://www.ourmidlifemoxie.com/heatherpetteycoaching Speaker Request Here Instagram @HeatherPettey_ Facebook: @HeatherPettey1 Linkedin: @HeatherPettey Book: "Keep It Simple, Sarah" (Amazon bestseller) Connect with Dr. Carol Lynn: Linkedin Website: https://www.drcarollynn.com Facebook Group: @ourmidlifemoxie 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 Unforgettable Summer Lessons 00:57 Celebrating Milestones and Moving for Joy 02:09 Bonus Tip: Calming Anxiety with Sour Candy 02:53 Welcome to the Life Coach BFF Show 04:35 Understanding Functional Freeze 08:08 Practical Steps to Unfreeze and Thrive 10:41 Introducing My Midlife Moxie Journal 12:16 Final Thoughts and Encouragement