When You Know Better But Still React: The Power of Awareness in Midlife

Have you ever had a moment where you knew better… and still reacted in a way you wish you could take back? In this honest and unscripted Happy Healthy Her: Between Us Girls episode, we’re talking about awareness — and why it’s so hard to access in the moment when emotions take over. Just days after having a beautiful conversation about “The Pause” — taking a breath, stepping back, and choosing a thoughtful response — everything got tested. A phone call. A situation. A reaction that came too fast. And afterward? The weight of realizing… I didn’t pause at all. In this conversation, we explore: • Why awareness is easy in theory but hard in real life • The space between trigger and response • How quickly emotions can override what we “know” • Why we’re often harder on ourselves than we are on others • And how grace plays a role in growth This isn’t about getting it right every time. It’s about learning to recognize the moment — and giving yourself grace when you miss it. If you’ve ever reacted too quickly, replayed a moment in your mind, or wished you had handled something differently… this conversation will feel very real. Welcome to Between Us Girls — where we drop the scripts and talk about life as it’s actually happening. 👍 Like 💬 Comment — have you ever had a moment you wish you could redo? 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss a new episode 👉 Contact Us: Join the Happy Healthy Her Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568529938183 *************************** 🔹 Lorraine Kihm - Wellness Coach 🌍 https://innerpathwayswellness.com/ ✉️ [email protected] YT : https://www.youtube.com/@InnerPathwaysWellness FB: https://www.facebook.com/InnerPathwaysWellness/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/innerpathwayswellness/ *************************** 🔹 Cynthia Penner - Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist and Author 🌍https://https://mymenopausemap.com ✉️ [email protected] Check out Cynthia’s Book “MIND MAZE Reclaiming Your Clarity in the Midst of Chaos” https://amzn.to/4pNuche Check out Cynthia’s Book “HORMONE HAVOC Finding Balance Without Losing Yourself” https://amzn.to/48MKfpJ Check out Cynthia’s Book “INSOMNIA IMBALANCE Restoring Your Sleepless Mind and Body” https://amzn.to/4ryPwbU Listen to The Menopause Map Minute podcast: Spotify Apple Youtube *************************** 🔹 Tracey Male - Health Empowerment Coach 🌍 NaturesProtege.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@naturesprotege FB: https://www.facebook.com/naturesprotege IG: https://www.instagram.com/natures_protege/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/natures-protege/