The Kindness Principles Podcast™

As a previous subscriber to the My Midlife Makeover Podcast, you're invited to join me as a subscriber to The Kindness Principles™  Podcast where we will explore returning kindness to the workplace, learning institutions, places of worship, our families, and our daily lives.

This is Part 2 of the Linkedin Wellness in the Workplace Series and this episode brings us great ideas to create a collective sense through the KINDNESS Code™. This results in everyone winning both the employee and the organization. For further info about how this method can enhance your workplace productivity, contact Cindy Smarsh on Linkedin https://www.Linkedin.com/in/TheKindnessCode  or at [email protected]

“We are in the business of instilling kindness as a foundational cultural strategy within organizations, reaching 10 million people globally to cultivate healthier relationships, enhance workplace well-being, and drive collective success." Cindy dives deep into: Why kindness matters in today’s corporate environment. The neuroscience and research behind kindness — it’s not just “fluff”. The full Kindness Code acronym (KINDNESS) and practical, actionable ways to integrate each principle at work. Inspiring real-life stories illustrating the impact of kindness on teams, customers, and corporate culture. Proven benefits: from improved morale and retention to measurable business success. If you’re a leader, team member, or simply someone looking to make your workplace (and world) a little kinder, this podcast is packed with insights, step-by-step tips, and inspirational stories.

Today Cindy walks you through an activity to reflect on the past year so you can begin to visualize what hopes, dreams, and changes you want in 2025. She explains the importance of celebrating your successes while acknowledging those areas you wish had gone differently and teaches the simple difference between endings and beginnings. Knowing setting goals or resolutions is not effective for most people, she shares her simple approach for starting a new year. _____________ Chapters 01:49 What Is A Year End Review? 04:18 Progress, Joys, & Wins 12:16 Endings 14:05 Beginnings 15:44 Hopes, Dreams, or Changes 17:22 Reflection 20:47 One Step ____________________________________________________ Register for my FREE Masterclass called, “How to Love Yourself Fully & Live on Your Terms in Midlife without Guilt” here: https://cindydwhitmer.com/loveyourself To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to ⁠http://timewithcindy.com⁠ to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there. For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter: ⁠Facebook⁠: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifemakeovercoach ⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/themidlifemakeovercoach ⁠LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-d-whitmer-themidlifemakeovercoach ⁠Newsletter⁠: https://archive.aweber.com/newsletter/awlist5139835 Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join ⁠The Mid-Life Makeover Group:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/371736083351664 For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: ⁠https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching⁠ Blessings, Cindy D. Whitmer

With the coming of the Winter Solstice, soon our daylight time will be increasing, which got Cindy thinking about coming out of the darkness in tough times in midlife. Today she shares strategies for finding the light in life when you are going through a difficult period and reminds you of the importance of truly loving yourself through it all. Register register for my FREE Masterclass, “How to Love Yourself Fully & Live On Your Terms in Midlife without Guilt" here: www.cindydwhitmer.com/loveyourself Yes, you CAN learn to live a different way, feeling good & taking care of yourself free of any guilt. Chapters 02:32 Visiting the Salt Mine 05:33 Martin Luther King Quote 05:53 Darkness in Midlife 06:32 How To Find the Light 06:45 Get Support 08:52 Cling to Your Faith 09:38 Do What You Love 10:48 Honor Your Needs 11:54 Remember Who You Are 13:08 Find Hope & Inspiration 15:32 Always Light After the Darkness 15:59 Loving Yourself ____________________________________________________ To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to ⁠http://timewithcindy.com⁠ to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there. For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter: ⁠ Facebook⁠: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifemakeovercoach ⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/themidlifemakeovercoach ⁠LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-d-whitmer-themidlifemakeovercoach ⁠Newsletter⁠: https://archive.aweber.com/newsletter/awlist5139835 Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join ⁠The Mid-Life Makeover Group:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/371736083351664 For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: ⁠https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching⁠ Blessings, Cindy D. Whitmer

Want a better quality of life in midlife & beyond? Don’t forget to take care of your brain! As you reflect on the year you have had and begin to visualize what you want next year to look like, keep in mind the importance of supporting your overall health and happiness by focusing on your brain’s health. Learn practical and fun ways you can keep stimulating your brain and firing those neurons so you stay sharp, focused, and engaged in life. To register for Cindy’s FREE Masterclass, go here: www.cindydwhitmer.com/loveyourself For a FREE Midlife Strategy Session, go here: www.TimewithCindy.com _______________ Chapters 00:34 Aging & Health in Midlife 01:30 Year End Review 02:43 Brain Health in Midlife 04:15 Keeping Your Mind Sharp Helps Everything 04:56 Puzzles & Brain Teasers 06:01 Learn a New Skill 08:04 Memory Techniques 09:59 Reading & Critical Thinking 11:35 Life Long Learning 12:02 Educational Activities 13:34 Learn a New Language 15:19 Stay Engaged 16:34 Exercise for Your Brain 18:02 Other Simple Ways to Support Brain Health & Reduce Alzheimers 19:56 Reflecting & the Role of Health ________________ To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to ⁠http://timewithcindy.com⁠ to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there. For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter: ⁠ Facebook⁠: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifemakeovercoach ⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/themidlifemakeovercoach ⁠LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-d-whitmer-themidlifemakeovercoach ⁠Newsletter⁠: https://archive.aweber.com/newsletter/awlist5139835 Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join ⁠The Mid-Life Makeover Group:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/371736083351664 For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: ⁠https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching⁠ Blessings, Cindy D. Whitmer

The holidays can be the best of times or the worst of times depending on all kinds of things, but if you are going through a major midlife challenge right now, enjoying yourself may be difficult. Today Cindy offers new perspectives on approaching the holidays and setting yourself up for a strong jumpstart into the new year. Register for her FREE Masterclass here: cindydwhitmer.com/loveyourself For a FREE Midlife Strategy Session, go here: timewithcindy.com ________________________ Chapters 01:20 Death & Grief 02:22 Divorce/Breakups 03:41 Empty Nest 04:25 Caregiving 05:30 Feelings 09:00 Flexibility 10:44 Fun 15:52 Faith 17:53 First 19:24 Summary 21:11 Free Masterclass Available! ____________________________________________________ To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to ⁠http://timewithcindy.com⁠ to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there. For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter: ⁠Facebook⁠: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifemakeovercoach ⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/themidlifemakeovercoach ⁠LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-d-whitmer-themidlifemakeovercoach ⁠Newsletter⁠: https://archive.aweber.com/newsletter/awlist5139835 Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join ⁠The Mid-Life Makeover Group:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/371736083351664 For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: ⁠https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching⁠ Blessings, Cindy D. Whitmer

Life can feel like one giant drama playing out day after day in our lives and in our world. With the United States’ Presidential Election over, many are feeling great and many are feeling stressed, disappointed, and frightened about the future. Whether you are going through a difficult time personally or upset about current events, finding peace may feel impossible. Today Cindy shares seven ways you can work on living a state of peace in your life no matter what.  Register for her FREE Masterclass here:  ⁠cindydwhitmer.com/loveyourself⁠ Go to ⁠TimewithCindy.com⁠ to schedule your FREE Midlife Strategy Session.  ________________________________ Chapters 02:30 Midlife Synonym = Transition 03:14 Your Peace Squad 04:43 Focus On What You Want 06:37 Let Go of What You Cannot Control 10:57 Daily Joy 14:26 Intention - Attention - No Tension 16:44 Forgiveness of Self & Others 22:45 Taking Behaviors Personally 27:25 Lean Into Faith 30:51 Loving Yourself 

Having watched the new documentary on Netflix based on Martha Stewart’s life, Cindy shares five lessons she learned about pain, power, persistence, and possibility. Through a set of experiences filled with ups and downs of the most dramatic kind, Martha Stewart has been able to reinvent herself and come back to herself time and time again with great success. She proves age does not have to be a factor in any situation. For access to my free masterclass, How to Love Yourself Fully & Live on Your Terms in Midlife Without Guilt, register at www.cindydwhitmer.com/loveyourself _______________________________________ Chapters 02:16 Synopsis of Martha Stewart’s Life 08:17 Powerful Women in Midlife & Beyond 08:47 We Learn How to Survive Early in Life 10:39 Doing What We Love in Midlife Is Imperative 11:42 We Can Get Through Anything in Midlife & Beyond 13:36 We Can Evolve & Change At Any Age 15:15 Age Doesn’t Have to Stop You 16:57 Avoiding Reality Doesn’t Help You 18:23 Waking Up in Midlife 19:20 The Ostrich Method 20:31 The #1 Question I Would Ask Martha Stewart If I Could 21:20 Keeping Tabs On Your Own Self Love in Midlife _________________________________________________

Today, Cindy is celebrating the second birthday and 200th episode of the Life Makeovers Podcast! Thank you for being a part of the Life Makeovers Podcast family! With it also being Election Day in the United States, Cindy offers several powerful questions to ask yourself when working to understanding what is best for you in your life and as you vote. She shares a mantra she lives by that aids her in all of her decisions and believes this approach is exactly what the world most needs now. As part of her celebration today, she offers a brand new FREE Masterclass called, “How to Love Yourself Fully & Live on Your Terms in Midlife Without Guilt.” She shares midlife mistakes to avoid at all costs, her #1 Anti-Aging Secret, and a four step framework to build your love yourself without guilt so you can live fully on your terms. Register here: https://cindydwhitmer.com/loveyourself To offer feedback about the podcast and share what you’d like in future episodes, email her at [email protected] and put “Podcast Feedback” in the subject line. __________________________________________________ Chapters 00:34 Celebrating the Podcast Today!!! 02:15 My Mission 04:03 Voting for Yourself 05:48 Powerful Questions to Ask Yourself to Know What’s Best for You 09:31 What Needs to Align & Why 10:18 The Significance of Voting 11:45 Free Masterclass for YOU! 13:51 What the World Needs ___________________________ To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to ⁠http://timewithcindy.com⁠ to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there. For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter: ⁠Facebook⁠: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifemakeovercoach ⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/themidlifemakeovercoach ⁠LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-d-whitmer-themidlifemakeovercoach ⁠Newsletter⁠: https://archive.aweber.com/newsletter/awlist5139835 Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join ⁠The Mid-Life Makeover Group:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/371736083351664 For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: ⁠https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching⁠ Blessings, Cindy D. Whitmer

Often when women in midlife are unhappy and they want to make changes, they feel selfish. Somehow they have grown to believe doing things for themselves is against others. Today, Cindy maps out the positive ripple effect of transforming your midlife into your best life. She lists several ways others benefit from you taking ultimate care to have the best life possible and set yourself up for a wonderful future of aging well with great joy and meaning. _____________ Chapters 00:19 A Different Kind of Midlife Makeover 03:09 Why Women Resist 04:12 The Glass Overflowing 05:39 Showing Up Content in Midlife 06:42 Being More Fun in Midlife 07:09 Being More Interested & Interesting 08:30 Modeling An Awesome Life 09:45 Saying the Respectful No’s  10:56 Demonstrating A Passionate Life 12:17 Prioritizing People 13:48 Carrying A Delightful & Balanced Energy 14:45 Inspiring Others to Reach Their Potential 16:04 The Beauty of the Ripple Effect 17:35 Best for Me ~ Best for All 18:59 Feeling Really Good in Midlife 20:01 Starting Your Midlife Makeover  ____________________ To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to ⁠http://timewithcindy.com⁠ to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there. For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter: ⁠Facebook⁠: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifemakeovercoach ⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/themidlifemakeovercoach ⁠LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-d-whitmer-themidlifemakeovercoach ⁠Newsletter⁠: https://archive.aweber.com/newsletter/awlist5139835 Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join ⁠The Mid-Life Makeover Group:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/371736083351664 For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: ⁠https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching⁠ Blessings, Cindy D. Whitmer

Listen in to learn Cindy’s definition of the most important kind of makeover you can get in midlife. When is it time for a makeover? What stops you from going for everything you want? She teaches powerful questions about change, how to shift out of “shoulding” on yourself as well as the ripple effect your efforts can have on the world. Chapters 01:35What is a Midlife Makeover? 05:18 When IS Midlife? 05:36 The Time for A Makeover 06:28 The Reality of Change 07:46 When Healing Is Needed 08:51 Powerful Questions About Change 13:05 My Dramatic Changes 16:01 The Most Important Kind of Makeover 16:47 Shoulding on Yourself 19:47 The Gentle Whys 20:32 Inside & Outside Changes 21:36 The Game Changer of Coaching 22:46 The Ripple Effect 

Today Cindy speaks with Dr. Raquel Muller, a trained psychologist & financial educator, who discusses seven important money milestones in midlife, the importance of self-compassion around your finances, what the “Rule of 72” is and how it affects your future, what a longevity economy means, and where to go for support and planning no matter what your financial circumstances are now.  ______________________ Chapters 03:52 The Old & New Paradigms 07:30 Open to New Possibilities 08:53 It’s Never Too Late 10:28 Having the Conversations About Money 11:13 Self-Compassion Around Money in Midlife 11:52 Unlearning & Learning in Midlife 12:37 The Bare Bones of Our Finances & What to Do Now 14:22 The Seven Money Milestones 26:08 What You Need in Retirement & The Rule of 72 31:42 Where to Go For Financial Support & Planning 35:08 The Longevity Economy & The MIT Lab 37:56 The Future is Female & Grey 40:57 The Power of Our Contribution 44:48   How Money Works for Women (Book) 48:27 This Is Our Time  ______________________ Dr. Raquel Muller is a trained psychologist, financial educator, coach, and motivational speaker.   Dr. Muller harnesses the power of psychology, personal development, spirituality, and financial education to empower others, especially women, to pursue their physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and financial wellbeing so that they can bring their highest contribution to their families, to their communities, and to the world. An engaging and inspiring speaker, Dr. Raquel has been invited to speak at many women's organizations, including the Junior League of Portland and Eugene, Mom Owned Business, the Soroptimists, and various Chambers of Commerce in the Portland area.  She has also been featured in several podcasts and TV presentations.   Dr. Raquel offers educational content on money topics, as well as support for professional and entrepreneur women who want to gain control of their financial destiny. Born and raised in Panama, Dr. Raquel has been calling the PNW her home for the past 10 years. She is happily married for 26 years and has two teenagers, a dog, and a bunny. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with girlfriends, dancing, eating out, wine tasting, hiking, and playing drums. Social media https://www.facebook.com/raquel.a.muller/ https://www.facebook.com/DrRaquelMuller/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquel-muller-ph-d-financial-educator-for-women-entrepreneurs-52510988/ Website https://howmoneyworks.com/raquelmuller ________________________ To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://timewithcindy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there. For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join ⁠The Mid-Life Makeover Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blessings, Cindy D. Whitmer

Maybe this year is going splendidly well for you, but maybe not. No matter what it’s been like, why not use the last few months to clean up your messes or reach another goal? We do not have to wait until January 1st to get into inspired action and create the lives we want. Listen in for guidance on ending the year on a strong note.  Chapters 02:12 Six Areas of Life 07:32 Two Powerful Questions to Ask Yourself 09:12 Visualize the Best Possible Outcome 10:49 Blocks or Obstacles 12:00 Steps You Need to Take 13:000 The Proper Midlife Mindset 15:26 Strengths & Resources 16:35 Who Can You Involve in the Process? 18:40 Map Out A Plan 20:44 3 Things You Need in Midlife to Accomplish Anything  ________________________ To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://timewithcindy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there. For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join ⁠The Mid-Life Makeover Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blessings, Cindy D. Whitmer

Today Cindy talks with Sue Brightman, best-selling author, coach & consultant who interviewed 100 women over 50 and shared the results in her book, A Call to Further Becoming:  The New Declaration from Women Over 50. Ms. Brightman defines Adulthood II, the importance of contribution, the beauty of sisterhood, and what it means to “blast out of the water” as we age. Think you are being selfish doing what you want? Think again. Ms. Brightman clarifies the positive ripple effect of experimenting with the new, feeling the freedom to be yourself, and the concept of “Done With That” as part of a recipe for further becoming.  Sue Brightman. Author, Women’s Leadership Coach, Conscious Business Consultant.  Sue Brightman is here to help women respond to their highest calling in the world. Blasting out of the water worn-out narratives about women over 50 and supporting the new emerging century of women's leadership, Sue's research, writing, and services are aimed at shifting the balance of humanity's direction through affirmation and support of women. With 30 years as a Conscious Business consultant and organizational change expert to company giants such as Shell, General Motors, Huffington Post, Pulitzer Newspapers and giants in the tech, healthcare, and services industries, Sue pivoted her work to focus on the breakthrough new tracks being laid down by women. After interviewing 100 women in Adulthood II and identifying key themes at this stage, Sue wrote an Amazon best-selling book "A Call to Further Becoming: The New Declaration from Women Over 50." Given the evolutionary shift to which it points, she provides affirmation, information, and encouragement for women over 50 and emerging women who feel the tremendous promise in challenging work/life transitions. Sue offers workshops, group and one-on-one retreats, and is a coach to women of all ages who are being called to expand, express, and lead in new ways.  _______________________ Chapters 02:56 Blasting Out of the Water 03:48 Adulthood II 05:07 Disorientation vs. Excitement 09:05 Contribution 11:31 Retirement: A Shift vs. An End 11:47 Selfishness, Guilt, & Inspiration 15:32 Experimenting / Freedom 19:38 Done With That 22:19 Sisterhood 26:33 Loneliness & Scanning 20:12 Lynne Twist & “The Prophecy of the Bird of Humanity” 34:32 Leaving A Legacy 35:06 Further Becoming  ________________________ To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://timewithcindy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there. For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join ⁠The Mid-Life Makeover Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blessings, Cindy D. Whitmer

Today Cindy talks with Elizabeth Kipp, who healed from over 40 years of chronic pain, including anxiety, panic attacks, and addiction. Now she guides others to unleash their healing power, find freedom from suffering, and live a thriving life. Listen in to Elizabeth’s powerful story of healing and transformation. Learn about the “habit” of pain, powerful questions to ask yourself when suffering and how to heal in three steps.  Elizabeth Kipp is a Stress Management and Historical Trauma Specialist who uses Trauma-Trained and Yoga-Informed Addiction Recovery Coaching, Ancestral Clearing®, Compassionate Inquiry, and Yoga to help people with their healing. Elizabeth healed from over 40 years of chronic pain, including anxiety, panic attacks, and addiction. Now, in long-term recovery, she guides others to unleash their healing power, find freedom from suffering, and live a thriving life. She is the best-selling author of “The Way Through Chronic Pain: Tools to Reclaim Your Healing Power.” Book: https://bit.ly/TheWayThroughChronicPain Website https://Elizabeth-Kipp.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKippStressManagement/  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lizi.kipp/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkipp/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethkipp9855/videos  Free Offer: 5 Ways to Relieve Stress, Anxiety, & Fear https://bit.ly/5WaysToRelieveStress Five Ways to Relieve Stress Suffering from stress, anxiety, and fear in your life can lead to chronic pain. But it doesn’t have to be that way! In fact, you’ll be amazed at the positive impact shifting your awareness around your experience with chronic pain has on shifting your physical well-being and your life as a whole. Over five days, Elizabeth shares powerful, effective, and easy-to-implement tools she has used to unleash the healing power of the body, calm the mind, and live a more peaceful and fulfilled life. _____________________ Chapters 01:06 Who is Elizabeth Kipp? 03:34 “The All That Is” of Healing 03:50 Listening Differently 07:10 Bridging the Gap & Dropping Resistance 08:05 The Habit of Pain 13:30 The Importance of the Present Moment in Healing 16:20 The Known & The Unknown 17:43 Our Historical Relationship with Pain 19:56 Powerful Pain Questions to Ask Yourself 22:55 Pain Is Information - The Currency of Transformation 24:07 What to Ask When You Feel Stuck 25:48 Where the Power Really Is 26:46 How to Heal Chronic Pain in Three Steps 38:37 The Mind-Body-Spirit Connection 43:00 The Russian Doll Analogy 46:20 The Greatest Healer  _______________________ To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://timewithcindy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there. For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join ⁠The Mid-Life Makeover Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blessings, Cindy D. Whitmer

Midlife is a time of growth and reflection. What if looking over your life could be easier and more meaningful? What if a spiritual perspective gave you more peace of mind as you move forward?  Today, Cindy shares “The Four Immutable Laws of the Spirit” created by Harrison Owen, who was a prominent business man, husband, father, grandfather, civil rights activist, health care advocate and founder of Open Space Technology, among other prestigious activities. When fully believed and applied, these laws can offer comfort and significance to all aspects of your life. _________________________________ Chapters 01:42 Who was Harrison Owen? 04:12 The 4 Immutable Laws of the Spirit 04:59 There Are No Mistakes 06:48 Everything Happens For Us 07:20 Whoever is present are the right people 13:43 Whenever it begins is the right time 20:09 Whatever happens is the only thing that could have happened 25:21 When it’s over, it’s over To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://timewithcindy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there. For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join ⁠The Mid-Life Makeover Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blessings, Cindy D. Whitmer

Total Acceptance is one of the qualities of radically healthy relationships, and today Cindy defines its nature while sharing several points to consider as you are developing this more strongly in your life. She challenges you with an Acceptance Activity and covers the benefits to bringing acceptance into every relationship you have. Then she teaches how to navigate a relationship with acceptance even when you cannot live with the differences you have with some. _____________________________ Chapters 01:48 Resistance 02:33 Definition 03:08 Who Do You Want to Change? 04:07 What Accepting Someone Means 04:33 Cheryl & Jim’s Example 07:13 The #1 Way to Be More Accepting of Others 08:50 The “Perfect” Body 12:14 Non-Acceptance = Judgment 13:00 Right vs. Wrong 14:39 The Negativity vs. Positivity Lens 16:35 What Do You Want to Create? 18:25 My Confession 19:47 Toxicity ~ Is This What You Want? 22:03 Acceptance Activity 24:35 You Can Be That Space for Others 25:08 What Acceptance Offers 27:28 When You Cannot Live With Differences 34:33 A Challenge for You ____________________________________________________ To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://timewithcindy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there. For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join ⁠The Mid-Life Makeover Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blessings, Cindy D. Whitmer

Tafiq Akhir, “Mr. Menopause,” is a licensed menopause specialist and award-winning healthy aging expert who talks about approaching menopause with greater awareness while focusing primarily on health and vitality. He discusses the importance of creating more natural conversation between men and women about this quality of life experience that affects everyone at home and at work. He also compares menopause to the male version, andropause, and explores the divisiveness between genders with a strong message to be proactive no matter what. Tafiq “Mr. Menopause” Akhir is a licensed menopause specialist and award-winning healthy aging expert with over two decades of experience. As a three-time author and corporate wellness consultant, Tafiq has dedicated his career to empowering women over 40 with proven evidence-based knowledge, tools, and support to confidently navigate their menopause journey. He’s the host of the Mr. Menopause Show, a menopause and healthy aging education series streaming on all major platforms, and Mr. Menopause on the Radio, available on iHeart Radio and Spotify. Tafiq’s mission is to guide 1,000,000 women in reclaiming their health and vitality during menopause. Ready to take control of your menopause experience? S tart with Tafiq’s complimentary Menopause Awareness Assessment here: https://tafiq-th0bfvbp.scoreapp.com Subscribe to the Mr. Menopause Weekly Newsletter here: https://www.tafiq.com/subscribe _______________________________________________ Chapters 02:22 Why He Became Mr. Menopause 05:36 A Taboo Subject 07:12 Our Second Spring 08:03 A Foundation of Awareness 11:12 Not An Old Woman’s Issue 12:44 The Benefit of Talking About It 13:12 Bringing Men Into the Conversation 14:52 Andropause vs. Menopause 19:14 Divisiveness Between Genders 22:14 When Sex Hurts 25:24 Being Proactive in Midlife 26:54 Wholistic Approaches (HRT+) 29:58 Who to Look for For Help 34:24 Practical Ways to Feel Healthy & Vital 36:21 Cortisol: The Belly Fat Hormone 37:26 Muscle Building 39:14 Awareness & Decision Making 40:59 Weight Gain & Balancing Hormones 44:48 Focus on Health & Vitality - Feeling Better 46:26 A Quality of Life Issue 48:46 Menopause Awareness Assessment _______________________ To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://timewithcindy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there. For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join ⁠The Mid-Life Makeover Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blessings, Cindy D. Whitmer

No matter who you call your family, the word itself can be triggering. We love them. We hate them. We don’t know what to do about them. No matter what you’ve experienced, Cindy has guidance today on some of the best ways to navigate these chosen and non-chosen relationships. She also offers specific considerations to keep in mind as you work on finding the most peaceful, joyful way to continue to enjoy yours. To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://timewithcindy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there. For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join ⁠The Mid-Life Makeover Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blessings, Cindy D. Whitmer _______________________ Chapters 01:52 Family experiences range widely 02:30 Broad definitions of family 03:55 F = Focus 06:46 A = Amends 09:03 M = Meet them where they are 11:45 I = Include & Invite (or NOT!) 15:51 L = Love them 17:54 Y = Be Yourself 20:20 For parents who are empty nesters  22:16 You define your family 23:03 You define your boundaries 25:02 Ideas & expectations vary widely 26:57 You don’t owe anybody anything 29:38 The Four L’s in Family Life 

Today Cindy interviews transformation coach & holistic practitioner, Linda Dieffenbach, who discusses the ancestral, biological, and historical impact of patriarchal culture & how women in midlife are affected personally and professionally whether they are conscious of it or not. The conversation evolves into the effects on our relationships, health, and belief systems, as well as what the feminist movement has done for us in response. Listen to the end to hear best ways to change the power dynamics and create greater equality and overall life satisfaction for everyone.  Linda Dieffenbach is a devoted and empathetic personal transformation coach and holistic practitioner with over 20 years of experience. She is deeply committed to assisting individuals in overcoming the detrimental effects of trauma and toxic conditioning while guiding them towards self-actualization. Linda's personal healing journey from childhood trauma led her to recognize the transformative potential of Reiki, sparking her enthusiasm for holistic healing practices. Leveraging her background in Social Work, Linda offers a distinctive approach that blends trauma awareness, energy healing and coaching expertise, compassionate guidance, and intuitive assistance to empower her clients in attaining clarity, self-awareness, and self-empowerment on their healing and personal growth pathways. She establishes a nurturing and safe space for clients to explore and embrace their personal path to achieving their highest potential. In addition to one-on-one sessions, Linda leads practitioner trainings, workshops and events that support individuals through their journey of self-discovery and growth. Connect with Linda: https://WellnessInHarmony.com Facebook LinkedIn Instagram The Wellness Universe __________ To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://timewithcindy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there. For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join ⁠The Mid-Life Makeover Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blessings, Cindy D. Whitmer _______________________ Chapters 00:43 Introduction of Guest 02:01 Impact of Patriarchal Culture 02:49 Not Man-Bashing Here 03:53 Power Structure of the Patriarchy 06:31 Effects on Women in Midlife 09:50 How We Believe & Behave Differently 12:25 How It Affects Our Relationships with Partners (a.k.a. The Survival Strategy) 13:20 Classic Female Training As A Survival Instinct 14:45 Unconscious Ancestral Patterns 15:35 Caretaking Careers/Helping Professions 16:18 Trauma & Caretaking Role in Childhood 17:21 A Client Story ~ Negating Our Needs 19:08 The Effects On Our Health 21:57 The Deeper Look At Patriarchal Patterns 24:28 Pushing Against the Culture/The Feminist Movement 31:21 How to Change This ~ Progress Is Possible 33:20 Start With You ~ Powerful Questions 37:43 Tune Into Yourself ~ Be Present to Your Wants & Needs 39:15 Following the Voice of Your Heart 40:06 In A Corporate Environment 42:13 Always Be Your Bottom Line 44:00 The Importance of Doing The Inner Work 

Having just spent weeks watching the Olympics, Cindy noticed that true winning goes far beyond getting a gold medal. Today she suggests wins available to you in midlife and challenges you to create your own and to work on winning every day.  To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://timewithcindy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there. For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join ⁠The Mid-Life Makeover Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blessings, Cindy D. Whitmer _______________________ Chapters 00:47 The Olympics & What It Means to Win 03:44 Midlife Winning 05:26 Accepting Yourself 06:19 Discovering What you Really Want Now  08:00 Letting Go of the Past 10:15 Learning New Ways of Being 12:50 Setting Yourself Up To Age Well & To Be Happy  16:10 Review of the Five Wins 16:54 Work On This Daily 

Having your heart broken from the ending of a relationship can be one of the most stressful, gut-wrenching experiences you can have in midlife, so today Cindy teaches five things you can do to help yourself move through and beyond the grief of it all by letting go. Then she explores a path with ways to begin again so you can create a life you love.  To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://timewithcindy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there. For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join ⁠The Mid-Life Makeover Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blessings, Cindy D. Whitmer _______________________ Chapters 01:23 What We’re Talking About Today 02:00 The Fantasy 03:36 The Dream 04:51 The Roles 07:12 The Mistakes 09:05 The Drama 13:54 Beginning Again 14:20 Grief 15:38 Gratitude 17:00 Golden Opportunities 18:15 Goals & Intentions 19:27 Get A Mentor 22:35 You CAN Begin Again 

By midlife, you’ve had all kinds of relationship experiences, especially if you’ve been widowed or divorced and have looked for love again. Yet your confidence may be low as you may wonder if you are capable of a healthy relationship at this age and stage of your life. Today Cindy shares the #1 Relationship Killer, how to grow your self-love, how to rebuild your confidence after a breakup or divorce, and ways to show up as a confident partner whether you are dating or in a committed relationship.  To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://timewithcindy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there. For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join ⁠The Mid-Life Makeover Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blessings, Cindy D. Whitmer _______________________ Chapters 01:24 Definition of Relationship Confidence 01:45 Why It’s Hard  02:24 The #1 Relationship Killer  03:20 Ways to Grow Your Self-Love 06:55 Rebuilding Your Confidence After A Breakup or Divorce 15:45 Being A Confident Partner in Midlife 

We’ve all heard the term self-care a million times, but even so it can be tough to remember its importance in our daily lives. Then when exceptional circumstances enter the picture, we may be blind-sided and less able to tend to ourselves. Today Cindy shares the work of Cheryl Richardson, internally-known, best-selling author and coach, who wrote the book, The Art of Extreme Self-Care, and teaches how to create your own Extreme Self-Care Kit, so you are prepared to handle any of life’s curve balls.  To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://timewithcindy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there. For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join ⁠The Mid-Life Makeover Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blessings, Cindy D. Whitmer _______________________ Chapters 01:23 Extreme Self-Care Idea 02:31 Extreme Self-Care Kit 03:23 Questions to Create Your Kit 18:43 Every Day Counts

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of material possessions you have? Do you secretly wish it would all just go away? Clutter is unhealthy but very common, so today Cindy talks about how to easily choose what needs to go, the benefits of releasing stuff, and how doing so could even be considered a spiritual practice.  To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://timewithcindy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there. For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join ⁠The Mid-Life Makeover Group⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blessings, Cindy D. Whitmer _____________________________ Chapters 00:47 My Apology 01:34 How Best to Communicate with Me 03:17 Loose Ends 03:37 Step 3 of The Mid-Life Makeover Method 04:30 Clutter is Common 05:04 Electronic Clutter 07:17 Memory Clutter 11:56 The Four Criteria 12:32 Materialistic Clutter 22:45 Clutter is Unhealthy 24:57 Benefits of Decluttering 29:27 The Fire Test 32:06 Take A Tour 32:37 Ways to Dispose Clutter 33:26 Decluttering As A Spiritual Practice 

Cindy is reflecting today on how life can be happy & celebratory while at the same time sadness & grief can show up as well. She discusses living deeply, truly knowing yourself, honoring your needs, and living a life that feels like it truly matters.  To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://timewithcindy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there. For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? ⁠⁠⁠Join ⁠The Mid-Life Makeover Group⁠⁠⁠. For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blessings, Cindy D. Whitmer _____________________________ Chapters 02:04 My Book 02:54 Loving Yourself 06:45 Denial of Self 08:20 Go Deep 09:01 Wake Up ~ The First Step 09:33 Quote 11:52 Sadness & Grief 16:39 Appreciate Every Day 18:32 Make it Matter 20:22 More to Life 22:55 You Matter 

As a life coach, I see the struggle of women in midlife to love themselves. Many feel it is selfish and others are so overwhelmed caring for others they simply forget about themselves. Today I am sharing ten benefits of loving yourself in hopes you will be convinced this is not only a good idea but also essential to have a healthy, happy life in midlife and beyond.  Click here for my free guide, “It’s Your Time:  How to Start Loving Yourself Unapologetically Today!”  To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to ⁠⁠⁠http://timewithcindy.com⁠⁠⁠ to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there. For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? ⁠⁠Join ⁠The Mid-Life Makeover Group⁠⁠. For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠ Blessings, Cindy D. Whitmer _____________________________ Chapters 01:01 Free Guide Offer 02:45 Benefits of Loving Yourself 02:55 No More Guilt 03:25 “Selfishness” 05:16 Boundaries 06:28 Your Passions 07:46 Things You Want 08:29 Honest and Direct Conversations 11:06 More Energy 11:52 Say “No” More Easily 14:06 Healthier 16:35 The Ripple Effect 

How you choose to think about anything or yourself can either feel good or hurt very badly. Today Cindy helps you reframe common thoughts in midlife encouraging you to move from living in the fear column to the love column. Listen in to hear her personal stories that prove the power of focusing on what we want. To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to ⁠⁠⁠http://timewithcindy.com⁠⁠⁠ to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there. For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? ⁠⁠Join ⁠The Mid-Life Makeover Group⁠⁠. For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠ Blessings, Cindy D. Whitmer ____________________________________________________Chapters 00:58 The Hammer Story 04:53 Quote by Allen Cohen 05:43 Choosing Thoughts That Hurt 06:26 Humans Are Creative 08:08 The Wrist Story 12:02 Think Properly to Feel Good 12:36 The Love and Fear Columns 16:35 Reframing Common Thoughts of Midlife 21:00 This is a Practice, a Choice

Whether you have a parent with dementia, a spouse with compromised health, or a loved one in a nursing home, one of the greatest challenges of being a woman in midlife is caregiving. Today Cindy breaks down the emotional & relationship struggles, the signs & symptoms of caregiver stress, and ways to help yourself through the experience.  To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to ⁠⁠http://timewithcindy.com⁠⁠ to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there. For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter: ⁠⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? ⁠Join ⁠The Mid-Life Makeover Group⁠. For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: ⁠⁠https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching⁠⁠ Blessings, Cindy D. Whitmer ___________________________________________________ Chapters 02:28 What is Caregiving? 05:09 The Emotional Struggle 07:39 When Relationships Shift 10:14 Caregiver Stress 11:09 Signs & Symptoms 11:55 Depression 12:23 Isolation 12:58 Sleep Deprivation 13:41 Worrying 14:05 Your Physical Health 15:13 Dealing with Caregiver Stress 15:18 Empower Yourself with Learning 16:03 Ask for Help 17:20 Establish a Routine 18:20 Time for Yourself - Daily Joy 19:33 Keep Your Health a Priority 21:38 End of Life Conversation 24:46 Resources

Today Cindy shares wisdom from a long research project in Japan that helps us to understand simple ways we can live our lives to promote longevity with vibrant health and daily joy no matter our age. ____________________________________________________ To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to ⁠http://timewithcindy.com⁠ to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there. For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter: ⁠Facebook ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Newsletter⁠ YouTube Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join ⁠The Mid-Life Makeover Group. For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: ⁠https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching⁠ Blessings, Cindy D. Whitmer ___________________________________________________ Chapters (00:00) - Intro (01:21) - Ikigai book (01:36) - Albert Einstein quote (02:19) - Myths of Midlife (03:19) - Rules of a long and healthy life (04:38) - Slow down (05:04) - The 80% Rule (05:46) - Why Friendship is Important in Midlife (06:13) - Best way to make friends in midlife (07:18) - Importance of Movement (09:15) - The power of a smile (10:03) - Reconnect with nature (12:05) - Gratitude (13:15) - Stay in the present (15:30) - Follow your passion (16:39) - Essentials to happiness (17:42) - If you’re fearing aging (19:11) - Midlife is not the end

Today Cindy interviews Denise Ann Galloni, an author and internationally known speaker who started out in life being “the quietest girl.”  Now she helps people find their voice and gets paid to speak while doing so! Learn what “V.O.I.C.E.” means to her and how it can help you be more courageous in your life and get what you want.   Ever since being named “The Quietest Girl” in her senior class, Denise Ann Galloni has focused on using her voice and helping others find theirs. Working with organizations and individuals through her company, DG Training Solutions, Inc., Denise has delivered over 500 presentations and keynotes to countless professionals who want to be better communicators and better leaders. Denise’s passion for leadership, communication and corporate training has earned her a multitude of awards and recognition including being a two-time distinguished Toastmaster and receiving the Business Choice Award for Corporate Training at the Pittsburgh Business Show. She is the host of the award-winning TV show, Empowering You and she has been a featured guest on several domestic and international podcasts as well as seen in 100+ media outlets. Her new show Helping Hands, debuted January 2024 and features local community helpers. Denise is the author of Find Your VOICE: 5 Keys to Lead and Empower Others and contributor of Unleashing Your Soul Level Magic, a book that reached Amazon Best Seller status in one day. She and James Malinchak, the most requested, in-demand business and motivational keynote speaker and marketing consultant in the world, are co-writing a new book Success is a Choice: Inspiring Thoughts to Jumpstart Your Success, due to be released in early 2025. Learn more about Denise here: https://deniseanngalloni.com ____________________________________________________ To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there. For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter: Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Newsletter Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join my Facebook Group: The Mid-Life Makeover Group For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching Blessings, Cindy D. Whitmer ____________________________________________________ Chapters (00:00) - Intro (03:03) - The Quietest Girl:  Denise’s Story  (05:46) - We Can Change Anything!  (06:50) - V is for Vision  (09:13) - O is for Overcoming Obstacles  (10:00) - Worst Case Scenarios/Fear (12:52) - When Your Greatest Obstacle is Yourself (14:03) - I is for Inspire (15:15) - Find Someone to Respect (18:29) - C is for Confidence (25:28) - Worrying About What Other People Think (26:28) - E is for Enthusiasm (33:41) - Look Back on Your Successes (36:18) - Taking A Leap (37:04) - Stepping into the Roles You Want (37:53) - The Clue (43:14) - Outro

While on an 1800 mile road trip recently, Cindy started thinking about how driving is a metaphor for navigating life, so today she shares the inspirations that came to her on the road. If you would like to schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with Cindy, go to timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call.

Today Cindy talks with Patti Smith of Innovative Coaching, LLC, and together they discuss the importance of living a vision-driven vs. a condition-driven life, the importance of gratitude, and how to update your self-image to continue to evolve at any age. What forgiveness really means is also explored as well as how to make mental switches to create a healthier, happier life. You will walk away from this conversation loaded with ways to find your “awesomeness” and ignite what is next in your life.  You can go to her website, www.PattiSmithCoaching.com  to download a free gift - 11 Powerful Affirmations to Spark Your Awesome Factor. About Patti Smith: In 2015, Patti followed her passion and transitioned to the Personal Development field, an area she had always been deeply interested in. Drawing from her extensive experience and her dedication to studying success principles, she earned certifications through the Life Mastery Institute, now the Brave Thinking Institute, a Premier Training Center for transformational coaching. Patti then launched her own business as a life success coach and speaker, specializing in empowering ambitious professional women who feel stagnant and unfulfilled to embrace their “what’s next”, IGNITE their awesomeness, and continue their personal evolution as they elevate their impact in the world.  Patti recently authored a book titled “What Am I To Do Now? – Simple Strategies to Navigate the Unknown & Ignite What’s Next in Your Life.” In this book, she shares her Seven Step System to help readers create an inspired, focused, and actionable plan that serves as a compass for their own journey of personal evolution.

When you are facing dark and difficult circumstances, especially something you do not want, finding hope can be a great challenge. You may feel powerless in your life, as if you have no choices. Listen in today to hear stories of people turning their deepest struggles and unwanted situations and turning them into their sources of greatest happiness, meaning, and success. There really is hope for us all. 

Today Cindy talks to Ileana Gonzalez, the founder of Apurva Wellness LLC, a boutique wellness firm dedicated to empowering women towards vibrant living using the ancient science of Ayurveda as its core framework. Gonzalez teaches how to align our lifestyles with the rhythms of nature to promote health and longevity. Listen to learn how your sleep cycle, nutrition, and movement can be improved to support your wellbeing.  To learn more, you can go to her website and follow her on Instagram. https://apurvawellness.com IG: apurva_wellness Ileana Gonzalez, MBA, CAP, 500-RYT is the founder of Apurva Wellness LLC, a boutique wellness firm dedicated to empowering women towards vibrant living using the ancient science of Ayurveda as its core framework. Blending her corporate background in business development and her passion for promoting a healthy, intentional lifestyle, Ileana is committed to helping women become more proactive, and less reactive to their health and their wealth. After 12 years in private practice as a holistic health practitioner, Ileana made a pivotal decision to broaden her scope. Recognizing the integral role that wealth mindset plays in overall wellness, and the impact that a healthy lifestyle has on financial stability, she sought to learn about the financial services industry.  As a financial services representative, she offers customized financial solutions and is dedicated to guiding clients toward financial freedom, emphasizing wealth creation, family safeguarding, and future strategizing. Leveraging her background as a Yoga teacher and Ayurvedic practitioner, she provides a unique framework centered on intentionality and mindfulness, fostering abundance in every aspect of life.

Today Cindy shares a mistake she made recently on her belated honeymoon and reflects on the life lessons she received from the experience. 

So many of you express feeling lonely in midlife, so today Cindy discusses the three pillars of loneliness addressed in Teal Swan’s book, The Anatomy of Loneliness, what they are, how they develop, and what you can do about it. She lists the most common relationship fears and why being authentic and intimately knowing yourself is the answer.  For an opportunity to talk to Cindy privately about your life, go to TimewithCindy.com. 

With midlife comes all kinds of losses, whether it’s the empty nest, divorce, loss of job, financial ruin, a health diagnosis, or death of a loved one. Therefore learning how to navigate the whirlwind of change and dramatic emotions that come along with them is imperative. Listen in to find out Cindy’s best recommendations for handling the rollercoaster ride of loss and how to discover who you are now and what you want as you move forward again.  For more support with grief, loss and change in midlife, go to TimewithCindy.com.   

The days are longer, the birds are singing again, and you may be starting to look around your house and feel a strong desire to declutter or do a deep cleaning of some kind. Today, Cindy addresses some of the best approaches to doing just that but goes further to offer several additional ways you can spring clean your mind and your life, all with the intention of making your life easier, flowing better, and stopping the overwhelm.  Get a jumpstart on your spring cleaning by having a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with Cindy. Schedule here:  TimewithCindy.com 

Want to find out the foundation of your health? Listen to today’s interview with Dr. Sally Good, who teaches about both of our brains (Who knew ~ I thought we just had one!?), and all things nutrition, intuition, stress management, prevention of cognitive decline and more. You may be surprised to find out something you do every day that takes less than two minutes can actually prevent dementia.  Learn more about Dr. Sally Good here: https://goodbodygoodbrain.com https://www.linkedin.com/in.goodbrain Get the free Second Brain Quickstart Guide here: https://www.buildingasecondbrain.com

In this episode, the Gorgeous Gut Gals, delve into the importance of a healthy gut in making the necessary neurotransmitters and metabolites for optimum body function while dealing with hormonal fluctuations. Topics discussed include bone health and gut absorption, metabolic changes, increased risk of GI disorders, the changes in the gut microbiota and the impact on gut motility.

Just imagine what an old set of flatware and the upcoming summer Olympics might have in common! Sounds odd, but listen in to hear Cindy’s thoughts on authenticity, worth, and being 100% committed to the process of healing yourself from within. She explains where the trouble begins for most of us, how it plays out later in our lives, signs we are off track, and what to do to get in alignment for good.  Schedule a free Mid-Life Strategy Session with Cindy here:  ⁠TimewithCindy.com⁠. 

Today Cindy shares the work of Jamie Kerns Lima, author of the new book, Worthy, which teaches the importance of self-worth and the lies you tell yourself that keep you from feeling your worth. Cindy admits some of the ways she has been affected by these lies telling stories that prove their effect. Learn the key to raising your self-worth so you can create the life you truly want. To grow your self-worth even faster, schedule a free session with Cindy here:  TimewithCindy.com. 

What is your vision for your life? Are you living it? The challenges that arise in midlife can be jarring at best which sometimes leads you down a path of hopelessness about the future. Today Cindy shares her vision for you, specific ways you can be happier and healthier, and offers a path to get you there.  To set up an opportunity to speak to her directly, go to TimewithCindy.com. 

What are you not seeing that’s right in front of you? What are you missing in your life? Today Cindy shares a personal story that brought her to her knees literally, but what came out of the experience were wonderful lessons and powerful questions she believes can be life-changing for all of you. Listen in to hear how something tiny and precious brought to light wisdom to help you drop your worries once and for all. If you would like to chat with Cindy about what’s happening in your life, go to TimewithCindy.com. 

With Leap Year upon us, Cindy talks about what it means to leap in midlife, what it could look like, and what might be holding you back from making changes you desperately want to make. She tells several stories of real people taking leaps in their lives out of urgency, necessity, or desire. Although she understands leaping takes courage, she challenges us by asking, “What if you don’t change anything?”  Fill out The Mid-Life Confidence Profile & get a free assessment by visiting TimewithCindy.com. 

With the new year in the distance now, many of you have lost track of your resolutions or given up on your goals. Change is difficult for most people. Listen in to learn about habit stacking, a new term Cindy recently heard that helps you integrate new behaviors with routine ones, making it easier to accomplish those things most important to you. Are you feeling stuck or alone in midlife? If so, go to TimewithCindy.com to schedule a confidence-building conversation with Cindy. 

It’s Valentine’s Day, so Cindy decided to share her wedding vows with you with a twist! How would your life and relationships be better if you were to vow to love and support yourself every day in every way you can imagine? She also discusses making ourselves victims and others villains and what to do instead. Relationships with others can be challenging. It is important to remember our most effective place of power to change is in our own behavior rather than blaming others with the goal of changing them.  Want to build your confidence? Go to timewithcindy.com & get started for free.

One of the things women in midlife struggle with the most is aging. But what if you are making it harder than it needs to be?  Listen to hear common fears that come with age, ways to look beyond them by using the gifts of aging, and examples of women who are showing us the way.  Want to have a conversation with Cindy about your own journey? Schedule here:   TimewithCindy.com. You can write to Cindy at [email protected] or sign up for her newsletter at cindydwhitmer.com.