91. Meditation Even When You Can't Stop Overthinking, with Lauri Stern

We know that meditation could help with the stress and upheaval of midlife (or we've at least heard that somewhere). Yet, so many of us feel like we just can't stop our brains from running a mile a minute, leaving us feeling guilty that we can't get meditation right. Today energetic wellness strategist and yoga teacher Lauri Stern joins me to help. Lauri is the host of The Real and the Woo podcast and the founder of Custom Designed Wellness. We discuss a totally different approach to mindfulness, how to release the pressure of sitting perfectly still, and how to use your body to uncover the hidden beliefs holding you back. What You’ll Learn:The Power of Chaos Meditation: Why giving your mind a dedicated container to go crazy and think all the loud thoughts is exactly what you need to calm down. Uncovering Limiting Beliefs: How to use your body's physical reactions post-meditation as a barometer to find out what is truly bothering you. Meditating in Motion: Why you don't have to sit on a rock to be mindful, and how activities like riding a bike, gardening, and dancing can be your best meditation practices. Episode Chapters:0:00 Hook And Why Meditate1:16 What Meditation Really Means2:30 Meet Lari Stern3:26 Chaos Meditation Explained10:19 Regulate After The Timer15:03 Journaling To Spot Limiting Beliefs23:21 Releasing Beliefs With Compassion27:20 Moving Meditation And Joy Tools33:05 You Matter Grounding And Next Steps36:37 Host Wrap And Share RequestLinks & Resources:Lauri's Free Energetic Assessment and website: customdesignedwellness.com  Connect with Lauri on Substack, Instagram, and Facebook  Listen to the laughter yoga episode (episode 6)Connect with Cheryl on Instagram and LinkedIn: @cherylpfischer  Why This Episode MattersBy giving yourself permission to feel all the feels and ditching the idea of meditation perfection, you can finally hit the pause button and stop living on autopilot. You matter.Take a little bit better care of yourself in midlife. Find the GreenSynergy Elixir and Energy Fizz duo at cherylpfischer.com/greens. Grab your water bottle, add these, and enjoy!Support the show🌸 Liked this episode? Share it with fellow Gen X women navigating hormone balance, an empty nest, and/or self-confidence!🫶 Love this show? Leave a review to help more women over 50 find us.💡Want menopause advice, mindset shifts, or support with midlife transformation?Find out more about the Midlife Recharge at cherylpfischer.com/rechargeLet’s talk health after 50, self-talk, and redefining aging for women — without the “midlife crisis” narrative. Every week I'm adding new success strategies for midlife women.Connect with Cheryl: Instagram | LinkedIn | Website---------------💡If you are a brand or business wanting to reach an audience of women in their 40s and 50s who are focused on health, success, and taking care of themselves and others well in this stage of life, consider sponsoring Mind Your Midlife podcast.  More information here.