Episode 238: Why Do I Feel Like a Different Person After 35?

Let's face it - midlife often brings an unexpected identity shift...As your children grow older, your career changes, your body evolves and your priorities begin to shift, it's normal to question the life you've built and the woman you're becoming.In today's episode, Erin opens up about her experience navigating motherhood, entrepreneurship and personal growth as she learns that this season isn't about falling apart - it's about becoming.She discusses the hidden emotional changes many women experience in midlife, including the grief of unmet expectations, the pressure to stay the same person you've always been and why simplifying your life may be the greatest form of personal growth.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why identity shifts are completely normal during midlife • The hidden "expectation gap" many women experience • How invisible pressure keeps women stuck • Why changing your mind is a sign of growth • How to stop grieving who you used to be • Why subtraction is often more powerful than addition • How simplifying your life creates more freedom • Three practical ways to embrace your next chapterIf you've been feeling disconnected from yourself lately, this conversation will remind you that your identity isn't disappearing, it's just evolving!If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sharing this episode with a friend can also help us reach more incredible women on their journey to better health.Thank you for being a part of our community and investing in your wellness journey!🔗 Connect more with Erin here: 📸 Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredinhealth 💼 Coaching Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinktrier📅 Book a Free Coaching Call: https://www.erintrier.com/coaching🌐 Website: https://www.erintrier.com🎧 Listen on Your Favorite Podcast PlatformSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HVkUSv6V5fKcQz8JiBnUh?si=74e3a64c78e64925Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37565b6e-4648-46d0-8881-548e7193313b/empowered-in-healthiHeartRadio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571