When the Child is the Parent

Do you feel like you’re spreading yourself too thin? Are you feeling exhausted and depleted because you’re constantly saying yes, even when you don’t want to? You’re not alone. Women everywhere, including in the Forty Thrive community, share how fatigued, stressed out and overworked they often feel.  But what if we decided -- together -- for this month of November only, to say NO when we’re asked to add another thing to our never-ending to-do list? In this week’s episode, Jackie talks with Christine Sarno, a business coach, advertising and sales powerhouse and Jackie’s BFF. Together they throw down the "NO-vember Challenge," a 30-day challenge to say NO to the things that don't serve you, your goals and your inner peace. In this episode, Jackie and Christine discuss: [5:05] Why women are often people pleasers [8:30] Christine’s message to women feeling victimized by their circumstances [9:06] Discussion on Diann Wingert's insight into the menopausal brain [11:08] Christine’s parent influence [12:00] Christine talks about being her mom’s advocate  [13:35] What can you say “NO to this month? [16:20] We don’t always have to say yes to everything    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Susie Moore Diann Wingert: Midlife Crisis or Midlife Awakening Diann Wingert: Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life ABOUT CHRISTINE SARNO An award winning sales and advertising powerhouse, Christine Sarno bring her business degree to 20+ years of leadership experience in media, promotions and tech to both corporate and start-up environments.  Christine has worked closely with clients across a broad range of industries that include both Global Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies. As a proven sales strategist, savvy negotiator, deal closer and skilled problem solver, Christine can confidently sift through the clutter to catalyze a clear, effective strategy, and help any client solve their largest, most pressing challenges. It’s my ongoing work as a career mentor, helping others identify what’s truly preventing them from finding success, and teaching them how to face the fear with self-empowerment, where I've found my true niche and life’s calling. I am a self-proclaimed "Tiger Daughter”, rCOCONU: Get 15% off with promo code: GROWNASS at grownasswoman.guide/coconu Support the Show.Let's Connect! The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide is on Facebook and Instagram.If you like what you hear, consider buying me a coffee! Mentioned in this episode:Get The House Manual TodayThe simple system that puts everything about running your home in one place so you can find what you need, stay ahead of maintenance, and stop telling yourself you’ll remember that thing later. Running a home comes with a ridiculous amount of information. Utility accounts. Appliance manuals. Warranty information. The contractor who fixed the roof two years ago. The paint color in the hallway. Where the hell the water shutoff is. The problem isn’t just collecting it all. It’s knowing where to find it when you actually need it. The House Manual gives every important detail about your home one permanent place.House Manual