Importance of Self-Care, Resilience & Community During Turbulent Times | Sheri Barnes | Ep 25

When three major life challenges converged in 2020 - COVID, perimenopause, and her son's mental health struggles - Sheri Barnes had to find a way to not just survive, but help her family thrive. What she discovered during that difficult season became the foundation for Pen Pedal Pose, her wellness coaching practice that helps midlife women prioritize their wellbeing.In this candid conversation, Sheri shares:How she found her lifeline through an online community of mothers facing similar strugglesWhy cycling became her sanctuary for problem-solving and creativityThe bedtime yoga practice that transformed her ability to cope with stressPractical techniques for reframing negative self-talk and embracing the "not yet" mindsetWhy scheduling self-care like any other important appointment is crucial for successHow to ask "How can I support you?" instead of offering unsolicited adviceSheri's story is a powerful reminder that our deepest struggles can become someone else's survival guide. Whether you're navigating your own crisis or supporting someone who is, this episode offers hope, practical wisdom, and permission to prioritize your own wellbeing.Episode ResourcesShow Notes, Transcript & Conversation: omwowpod.com/25Free tapping, breathwork & emotional resilience tools: askjenniferrobin.com/resourcesFree Self-Compassion ToolkitHope Stream Community- support for parents of kids with mental health/substance use issuesAlternative Balance - business insurance, resources and support for wellness entrepreneursMeet Your GuestSheri Barnes is the founder of Pen Pedal Pose, MINDBODY wellness educator and coach, passionate road cyclist, vegan, and yoga practitioner. Her mission is helping midlife women believe they're worthy of self-care and develop sustainable wellness practices.Connect with Sheri: Website | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTubeAbout Your HostAfter years of searching for answers, including literally googling "how to be happy,” Jennifer Robin O’Keefe discovered why mainstream self-help doesn’t work for everyone. She learned the hard way that most struggles aren't a willpower problem, they're rooted in subconscious beliefs, childhood experiences, and nervous system responses that traditional self-help often overlooks. That search led her to become an EFT Practitioner and Journalist. Jennifer Robin continues to explore the deeper layers of emotional wellness, personal growth, and self-discovery. Through research, personal practice, and conversations with leading experts, she helps listeners better understand themselves and create emotional wellness on their own terms.Come say hi: askjenniferrobin.com/connectGently UntangledGently Untangled is Jennifer Robin's free space to shift the subconscious patterns that keep you stuck, untwist your nervous system, and create emotional wellness on your own terms. It's calm inner work: journaling, EFT tapping, breathwork, and conversation, just a quiet email away. Joining is free, with scholarships available for the expanded version, because this kind of support shouldn't be exclusive. Find it at gentlyuntangled.com.About Om WOWOm WOW is a self-help podcast for people on a healing journey, including those carrying the invisible weight of past trauma. We explore emotional wellness, inner child work, personal growth, EFT tapping, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation. Through personal stories, practical tools, and conversations with leading experts, each episode helps you understand the deeper patterns shaping your thoughts, emotions, and reactions. Join me on this journey toward more peace, joy, clarity, and authenticity in our lives.Resources, show notes, and transcripts: omwowpod.comHang out between episodes on social: omwowpod.com/socialSupport the ShowBeyond listening, one way to support this podcast is through my Media Studio. That’s where I help podcasters and authors in the wellness, self-help, and spirituality space sound as good as their message deserves with professional audio/video editing and voiceover/narration support. If you know a podcaster who needs an editor, or an author who needs a narrator, send them my way: askjenniferrobin.com/studio. It's one of the best ways to support what I do here. Thank you!Things I RecommendMy favorite books, tools & wellness resources: omwowpod.com/shopDisclaimerThis content is for informational purposes only and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or psychological mental health disorder. Consult with your healthcare provider for medical problems and before making changes to your physical activity, eating habits, supplements, or wellness strategies. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, the show, its advertisers or partners. This content may contain affiliate links, which means we might receive a commission if you make a purchase using those links.© 2025 Glikstorm LLC