Love Your Midlife-skip the crisis
by Darcy Justen
Welcome to Love your midlife...I've decided to enjoy my midlife and skip the crisis, and you should to! Do you catch yourself questioning everything, wonder what is next, and why do I have these crazy feelings? You found the right place for all things midlife where we will be exploring health, wellness, mindset, and beauty secrets. How do we find our purpose, and are there better ways to embrace all the changes? Yes, with wit, wisdom and grace. Join me and my guests for meaningful conversations, starting over with laughter and fun! If you crave your best midlife...you may find it here!
Episodes
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70. Are You Where You Want To Be In 2023? It is Time For A Midyear-Midlife Check in
We are half way through 2023, can you believe it? Are you close to where you want to be? What is going well and what needs some attention? Are you...creating the memories you want to have? Do you have the connections you want? Do you have a clear focus on the direction you want to go? Have you…
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69. Sharing My Summer Travel Tips for Midlife Babes
I recently took a trip and I forget some things ...I was very annoyed with myself. I wanted to share a few tips and the latest updates if you are flying this summer. It is hard to keep up with all the airline changes and airline disruptions for passengers so these new updates will help you be...
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68. What are the Benefits of Following Your Own Intuition
How to Develop your own Intuition and take your power back Practice - Listening to your intuition is a skill and that means that to get better at it you have to practice it. When something comes up in your intuition, act on it right away and when the next thing comes up, act on it too. It stops...
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67. The Art of Asking the Right Questions
Do you struggle with small talk? Do you have a hard time finding the right questions to ask in a social setting? Would you like tips on how to ask deeper and more interesting questions? Join me today on this journey of how to master the art of questions and become a more effective and interesting...
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66. Could You Be a More Effective Listener for Better Relationships in Midlife?
Most of us ladies have had the experience of being at a social gathering where another person droned on and on about an uninteresting topic. Or we have been caught in our office with a colleague complaining about problems at work which feels like a waste of our time. Often our children complain…
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65. What Are The Secrets Of A Charmed Life?
It is not private jets or over priced shoes, or being born with a silver spoon in your mouth. No, it's just none of that...I have known some very simple and humble ladies who lead the quintessential charmed life. How does this happen? Why them? What is their secret...could it be in the small...
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64. Surrounding Yourself With Beauty Will Make You Smile
Surrounding yourself with beauty…who doesn’t want more beauty in their life. So many of us have stress and anxiety all around us. Surrounding ourselves in beauty can and will affect our brain and mood. What we look at every day, touch and smell can evoke a powerful feeling or emotion. Our...
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63. How To Kick Mom Guilt and Regrets to the Curb
Join me today on the podcast as we uncover why most women have mom guilt, shame and regrets. Yes, we all have it from time to time what it's' important not to let it weigh you down. Having guilt all the time is not going to change anything...not you...not your child or your family. How do we get...
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62. How I Have Created Better Relationships in Midlife
What would you be willing to do to have better relationships? Our relationships with friends, parents, mates or even our older children are at the core of everything we do. Seldom do we stop to really take a good look at what is working, and what isn't. I wonder why...these are often the most...
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61. My Midlife Beauty Tips and Secrets
I feel very strongly that beauty comes from with in...but I do get asked what are some of my favorite beauty secrets. These are simple things that enhance my beauty routine and I enjoy sharing with family and friends. We are in this together and sharing with each other is a wonderful thing! Here...
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60. Are You in a One-Sided Relationship?
What are the signs you’re in a one-sided relationship...could be a friend, young adult child or marriage. You feel like you’re putting more into the relationship than you’re getting back. Your partner doesn’t seem interested in you as a person. You make sacrifices for your partner that they...
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59. Who Determines Your Self-worth ?
Who and what do you let determine your self-worth? Do you struggle to feel good about yourself? Many women use these external factors to measure their self-worth. The truth is our self-worth must come from with in, what we love and value not what we can try to prove or acquire. Here are some of…
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58. Here are my 6 secrets for a happier midlife
Here are my 6 secrets to a happier midlife 1. Focus on you first. Take time to connect to your mind, body, spirit and soul. 2. Take care of your body, eat right and exercise, work on a better body image no matter how long it takes. 3. Do not fear change it’s a part of life embrace it, and remind...
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57. You Still Get To Have Dreams
When I was a little girl, I was encouraged to dream all the time. Then one day your told that’s ridiculous, and its time to go get a job at the Tastee Freez on the weekends…Really? I say never stop dreaming! Dreams are the images, ideas, visions and sensations that we need to create balance in…
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56. How do we get our shine back in midlife?
What happened to your shine? It is not your fault but rather a part of life, at some point most of lose our shine or begin to watch it fade. Maybe we even question the radiance we saw in the first place. Isn’t it the same for our dreams, our passions, our relationships, our intentions? There is a...
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55. Midlife Health Update: If Your Sluggish and Depressed Could it be Your Thyroid? My Story....
At first, you may barely notice the symptoms of hypothyroidism, such as fatigue and weight gain. Or you may think they are just part of getting older. But as your metabolism continues to slow, you may develop more-obvious problems. This podcast is my story about me being misdiagnosed and how to...
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54. How I Became a Recovering Perfectionist
Perfectionism is a self-destructive and addictive belief system that fuels this primary thought: If I look perfect and do everything perfectly, I can avoid or minimize the painful feelings of blame, judgement, and shame. Bene Brown Join me on this podcast, my story of how I learned to start...
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53. What If Nothing is Done Wrong
What if I told you nothing is done wrong? Sounds crazy right? Not really...just listen... View event details Wednesday, March 22, 2023 7:00 PM (EDT)Free Crash Course- How To Build Better Boundaries in Midlife Boundaries in...
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52. 5 Steps on Becoming a Better You
Join me on this podcast, the 5 steps on becoming a better you. View event details Wednesday, March 22, 2023 7:00 PM (EDT)Free Crash Course- How To Build Better Boundaries in Midlife Boundaries in...
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51. Dating After Trauma and Divorce
If you have ever tried to find love in your 50s or 60s, chances are you quickly grew tired of all the games people play. Today I wanted to share my experiences of dating after my terrible divorce, leaving me with sadness and lots of trauma. I also share my story of hope for all of my midlife…
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50. Is Coaching For Me?
Have you ever thought, “What should I do with my life?” Or, “I don’t feel like I have a purpose.” Sometimes, you come to a crossroads in life. It might come in the form of a quarter-life crisis or existential questioning. It might show up at the heels of a big career change or commitment. It…
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49. The Warning Signs When Your Dating
What do you need to look out for when you start dating someone? When do you hit the panic button? When do you run, I mean run the other way. Here are some tips and suggestions of things to take note of....Get your FREE Midlife Manifesto-Affirmations for Midlife here: loveyourmidlife.com Get your...
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48. Tips For Your First Date
If you have ever tried to find love in your 50s or 60s, chances are you quickly grew tired of the unrealistic, unhelpful, and even dishonest dating services and websites out there. Stay tuned for helpful tips and advice.... The truth is dating can be fun and exciting if we take time to know what...
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47. How to Spice Up Your Marriage After 50
We all long for romantic dinners and desire that intimate touch from our mate but...something needs to come first and it changes everything. As we get a little older, there's nothing quite as sexy as a partner who lets us know how important we are. While thanking a loved one for all that they do...
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46. Dating Advice for Mature Women
If you have ever tried to find love in your 50s or 60s, chances are you quickly grew tired of the unrealistic, unhelpful, and even dishonest dating services and websites out there. Stay tuned for helpful tips and advice.... Share this with a friend who is dating! The truth is dating can be fun…
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45. The Hustle Culture... Will Hustle You In Midlife
The alarm rings...you check your text....you take a shower and check your texts...your running out the door and checking your emails!!! Yikes...your in the hustle! Hustling used to be known as a temporary state of working hard to meet a deadline or goal. However, with the glorification of hustle...
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44. Good Work vs Bad Work
Every women complains about something. It’s human nature. But being a source of negativity affects those around you, and focuses a negative light directly on you. We do get to choose with intention, what work we want to do (good work) and what work isn't aligned to our purpose and passion (bad...
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43. My Best Beauty Secrets For Midlife
I feel very strongly that beauty comes from with in...but recently I was asked what are my top or favorite beauty secrets. Some are funny and others things I have done a long time. Here you go... I want you to love your midlife, feel beautiful and be beautiful... FREE LIVE EVENT View event…
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42. How Can We Create More Energy?
Do you believe we are what we put out into the world? Becoming more positive is a choice we all have. Every action you take is boosting your natural energy or not. Today we will look at the many aspects of becoming who we want to be with positive thoughts and energy. I want you to love your...
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41. Has Complacency Become Your Best Friend
Have you become complacent, bored and feeling life is passing you by? There are very real reasons we become complacent, comfortable and bored: Our brains are hardwired to keep us safe. Fear of failure or the fear of what other people think can propel us to stay complacent, comfortable and bored....
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39. A Bad Week Does Not Equal a Bad Life
If you can change your perspective...you can change your life! Let’s define perspective. According to our old friend Merriam-Webster, perspective is “a mental view or prospect.” It's how and why you perceive things certain ways. Interesting fact the same car crash can happen to 2 different people...
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38. Are You Angry? A Lot?
Starting in your late 30s to mid-40s, your hormones begin to fluctuate wildly. This stage of life is known as perimenopause, the precursor to menopause when your periods stop completely. During this time, estrogen levels, which influence mood-regulating brain chemicals, experience sharp dips and...
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37. Tips From A Woman Who Works From Home
Working from home can be... great and very challenging Fun and frustrating Easy and really hard Lots of flexibility and guilt at the same time Yes, all of these can be true. You would think we all would be in the groove by now, but according to the New York Post woman are still struggling with...
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36. How Do We Get Back Up...
I love to listen how Tony Robins explains our story is our blueprint. It’s what we wanted our life to be like. When your life doesn’t match your blueprint, you can succeed at what you do, but feel unfulfilled. Worse, when your life doesn’t match your blueprint and you don’t feel like you can…
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40. How Meditation Can Change Your Mood and Your Life
If you haven't tried it...now is the perfect time! It can change your mood instantly. I know because I tried it and the results are amazing. There are to many benefits to list but here are a few to start... Please remember the emotional and physical benefits of meditation can change your life....
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35. Love Your Midlife 2023 Challenge
Get your FREE Midlife Manifesto-Affirmations for Midlife here...www.loveyourmidlife.com Get your FREE 30 min plan and discovery call here… www.loveyourmidlife.com 3 WAYS, I CAN HELP YOU GET RESULTS FAST! 🔥 Find out more about my signature 4-month coaching program https://www.loveyourmidlife.com…
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34. 2022 Is a Wrap What Can You Celebrate?
I love to look back long enough to find the things to celebrate, lessons I learned and praise my mistakes....let's celebrate your wins in 2022 Get your FREE Midlife Manifesto-Affirmations for Midlife here: https://artisanal-founder-9055.ck.pag... Get your FREE 30 min discovery call here… 3 WAYS…
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33. How To Be Bold, Beautiful And Confident In Midlife
#midlifecrisis #emotions 10 ways to embrace you.... 1. Stop shaming your self and love you 2. Use your alone time to create strength in the silence 3. Stop comparing your self to others 4.Don't seek outside approval...validate your own feelings 5.Find your story and be proud of it 6. Lovely…
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32. Stop Comparing Yourself To Others And Focus On Your Self-worth
Tips on How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others How do you stop constantly comparing yourself to others? It is a bad habit you can break with some of these tips… • Practice gratitude • Your self-worth is priceless • Be kind to yourself and don’t tear yourself down. • See your own successes. •...
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31. Dealing With Being Alone In Your 50's
Dealing with Loneliness in midlife is very common. Many of us have huge shifts and end up feeling alone. This video brings up several things you can do to learn to be alone and happy. Ask yourself these questions: What is missing? Why? How can I find a positive way to deal with this? What advice...
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30. Is It Time To Deal With Your Shit?
"DEAL WITH YOUR SHIT" Ok what does that mean exactly? Deal with your own shit first of all. Before you think you need to fix everybody else. Understand your dysfunction, your issues, your anger and your harmful behaviors. Except the fact you can be accountable for every faucet of your life. Deal...
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29. Is There a Positive Side To Stress in Midlife?
DON’T FORGET TO FOLLOW – LIKE – COMMENT - SHARE Remember being stressed out of your mind is a choice. There are many things we can do to shift the stress...Start asking yourself these questions: What can I do to relax? What brings me joy and makes me feel good? What do I have control over? What...
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28. Top 5 Things You Should Do in Your 50's
What are the top 5 things you can do to help you ease into your 50's and your midlife? Start with an new awareness of what's coming up for you? Feelings, thoughts and emotions. Then ask yourself why...push yourself to find out why. There are a few more... in this podcast, but end with a plan.…
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27. What Are Energy Drainers in Midlife
What are energy drainers? Those things that we are tolerating, ignoring, or putting up with that are draining us of our precious energy. Energy Drainers can be mental or physical clutter and when they are handled, you can reclaim the energy that is being used up by them. Imagine all the things…
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26. How to Debunk the Midlife Crisis
Is it a midlife crisis or just a change? Again... I don’t believe it is, but many of us do need a reboot to get our lives back on track. Do you feel like your having a #midlife crisis…….? Please comment below… What if I don’t know what I want in midlife? Finding yourself unhappy and unfilled?...
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25. Do You Ever Wonder Why Your So Sensitive
Do you ever wonder why your so Sensitive.... There can be many different reasons. Sometimes, we become more emotional when we go through difficult or stressful times. Recent bereavement, trauma, and stress can make us feel more emotional. You just might be an empath. You should know being an…
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24. Beware Of Energy Vampires
What is an energy vampire? Is an energy vampire the same as a toxic person? YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Energy vampires are people who — sometimes intentionally — drain your emotional energy. They feed on your willingness to listen and care for them, leaving you...
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23. Emotions in Midlife and Having Less Stress
Emotions in midlife can be a roller coaster of ups and downs. In this video Darcy shares all the benefits of opening up and sharing what is on your mind. Suppressing emotions and feelings is just unhealthy. Don’t allow your ego, fear or shame to keep you from reaching out and communicating what…
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22. How Do We Avoid the Midlife Meltdown?
What if I feel confused and I don't have a clear path for the next 5 years? I feel bored and want more! Finding yourself unhappy and unfilled? Looking for so much more but how do I get there? You are NOT alone. This is a big challenge of midlife we start looking at our life in a different light.…
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21. Do You Believe Your Own Drama?
Are you living in a lot of drama, yours or someone else's? The truth is you indeed may not be the one who creates the drama, yet you may be drawn to dramatic people or situations. Why? Maybe for your ego, but not for your blissful existence as the outcome is the same – you end up in a mess, its...
About this show
Welcome to Love your midlife...I've decided to enjoy my midlife and skip the crisis, and you should to! Do you catch yourself questioning everything, wonder what is next, and why do I have these crazy feelings? You found the right place for all things midlife where we will be exploring health, wellness, mindset, and beauty secrets. How do we find our purpose, and are there better ways to embrace all the changes? Yes, with wit, wisdom and grace. Join me and my guests for meaningful conversations, starting over with laughter and fun! If you crave your best midlife...you may find it here!
Hosted by
Darcy Justen