#72 Mindset Shifts for Lasting Change:With special guest Natalie Shortsleeve

In this episode of the Midlife Grace podcast, host Ginger Monceaux welcomes Natalie Shortsleeve, founder of Your Better Fit Life, to discuss sustainable health and wellness. Natalie shares her personal journey from burnout in the legal industry to becoming a health coach, emphasizing the importance of mindset, nutrition, and habit changes in achieving long-term success. The conversation explores emotional eating, the RAIN method for recognizing and addressing cravings, and strategies for navigating social situations while maintaining healthy habits. Listeners are encouraged to think about their future selves and the memories they want to create during their wellness journey.takeawaysNatalie's journey began in the legal industry, leading to a passion for health coaching.Mindset is a crucial component of sustainable health and wellness.Emotional eating often stems from childhood experiences and associations.The RAIN method helps individuals recognize and address their emotions.Setbacks are a natural part of any wellness journey; planning for them is essential.The all-or-nothing mentality can sabotage progress; small changes are key.Social situations require strategies to maintain control over eating habits.Building long-term habits takes time and repetition.Creating memorable experiences during social events is important for overall wellness.Now is the best time to start making changes for a healthier future.titlesEmpowering Women Through Sustainable HealthMindset Shifts for Lasting ChangeTackling Emotional Eating: Strategies for SuccessSound Bites"I want to help other women feel what I was feeling.""Mindset is everything.""Recognizing the moment that you're in is key.""This is not a quick fix. This is a journey.""Now is the best time to start a plan.""You have more control than you really think.""It's all about slow and meticulous little changes."Chapters00:00Introduction to Sustainable Health and Wellness03:00The Journey to Empowerment: Natalie's Story05:55The Importance of Mindset in Health Transformation09:07Understanding and Tackling Emotional Eating11:51The RAIN Method: A Framework for Change15:11Navigating Setbacks in Wellness Journeys18:03The All-or-Nothing Mentality: Breaking the Cycle20:58Creating Control in Social Eating Situations23:51Building Long-Term Healthy Habits27:07Future You: Creating Memorable Experiences30:01Conclusion and Resources for Support Connect with Natalie!! @natalieshortsleeve is my IG and my website is yourbetterfitlife.comIf you are looking for a support group join us in our beautiful community Successful Irradiant Women (The Midlife Collective Community )www.facebook.com/groups/653866913126788/