Ep. 286 How a Pest Control Salesman Increased My Anxiety, Stress & Isolation in Midlife

Could the interruptions that irritate you most actually be telling you something important about yourself?If you've ever felt more frustrated than a situation seemed to warrant, you're not alone.In this episode, you'll discover:How irritation can sometimes be a clue that your day has quietly pulled you away from the calm, flexible, and connected person you want to be.🎧 Take 4 minutes to notice what your irritation may be trying to tell you—you're worth it.Send us Fan Mail****About the Host: MJ Murray Vachon, LCSW, is a seasoned clinician, educator, and host of the podcast Creating Midlife Calm, recognized by Maria Shriver as a “Listen of the Week.” Over the past 40 years, MJ has led more than 50,000 therapy sessions and developed the Inner Challenge mental wellness program and the Inner Challenge Master Class, practical tools for emotional regulation, self-awareness, and resilience taught for more than 30 years in junior high schools and at the University of Notre Dame for freshman football players. Through her podcast, teaching, and coaching, MJ helps people build calmer lives, stronger relationships, and healthier communities.Creating Midlife Calm is a podcast designed to guide you through the challenges of midlife, tackling issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, feeling unworthy, procrastination, and isolation, while offering strategies for improving relationships, family support, emotional wellbeing, mental wellness, and parenting, with a focus on mindfulness, stress management, coping skills, and personal growth to stop rumination, overthinking, and increase confidence through self-care, emotional healing, and mental health support.