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For the woman who feels responsible for everyone and everything: This episode will help so much!!! ⁣ ⁣ Do you ever look at other women relaxing on a porch, laughing with their family, or their posts on social media… and wonder why things feel so much heavier for you?⁣ ⁣ You're not alone! I felt this way too! Everything felt so heavy and serious. Many of us GenX women were raised to be good girls and taught incorrect messages about emotional intelligence - like we were responsible for other people's feelings. ⁣ Which is why we are great at reading the room, can be perfect little people-pleasers, and are really good at carrying the emotional load for everyone else. There's nothing wrong with you, warrior! We were just trained to be useful, responsible, and selfless above all else. If at the end of the day, we've done everything perfectly and have taken care of everyone else's needs and desires, well then, and only then, could we put our feet up.⁣ No wonder life can feel heavy!⁣ ⁣ Well, click play! Because I help you let go of that hypervigilance and over-responsibility so you can learn to relax and truly exhale.⁣ ⁣ You'll leave with two simple steps to start feeling lighter right now - I do them and promise you they work. I can't wait for you to listen in. 

Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. A weight-loss injection with results on par with bariatric surgery? With retatrutide, that is not an exaggeration.Although it's not FDA approved yet, retatrutide is one of the most talked-about medications coming down the line. In this episode, I'm unpacking Eli Lilly's new “triple agonist” medication, which targets three different pathways: GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon.We'll talk about how retatrutide may help curb appetite, support insulin sensitivity, increase energy expenditure, and accelerate fat metabolism.I'll also walk you through the standout clinical trial numbers behind the hype and take an honest look at tolerability, discontinuation rates, and side effects, including nausea, diarrhoea, and vomiting, so you can understand the full picture.ReferencesHarvard Study: Benefits of Micro Walks Cali Boyz BurritosSecure your spot for the September round of The 30/30 Program now (spaces limited).Subscribe to my Youtube channelAll of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I've Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you.Support the show

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Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. A new GLP-1 has entered the chat, and I'm already seeing a lot of confusion around it. Meet Foundayo (orforglipron), a needle-free tablet you take once a day with none of the usual restrictions around timing, food, or storage.On paper, it sounds like the easier option. And for some people, it might be. But like most things in this space, the headline only tells part of the story.In this episode, I'm breaking down what you really need to know before considering it, from cost and access to drug interactions and what the latest trial data shows about maintenance.ReferencesEp. 156. Oral Wegovy: How to Take It, Who It's For, and What It Costs with Joseph Zucchi, PASecure your spot for the September round of The 30/30 Program now (spaces limited).Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity GuideSubscribe to my Youtube channelAll of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I've Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you.Support the show

Does anyone else sometimes feel like the only way they feel calm is if they know everything and have a say in all the things? Or that if you don't stay on top of things, those things will fall apart! And if you don't remind, manage, anticipate, and fix… things won't get done? Great news warrior - you are not alone! Even better news? You don't have to feel this way. In this episode, I'm talking about what it really means to be "the one who holds it all together" and why so many of us feel stuck in that role. If you're tired, resentful, feel like no one understands you, and are wondering why no one else seems to step up, this conversation is for you. I'll walk you through why controlling and overfunctioning might feel helpful in the moment but actually creates more stress, disconnection, and anxiety over time. We'll look at how this pattern impacts your relationships with your partner, your kids, and even your aging parents, and why it can quietly chip away at your own mental and physical well-being. Most importantly, I'll show you a different way!! One that works! I took off my "superwoman/I can do it all" cape, and my kids and I not only lived - we're doing waaaay better than we were when I was managing everything. Listen in so I can help you start letting go of control without feeling like everything is going to fall apart and how to shift out of overfunctioning so the people around you can step up in their own lives. This is the work of feeling calmer, lighter, and more connected. Not just for you, but for the people you love. If you're ready to stop carrying it all and start living a life that actually feels good, press play. (and stay to the end because I highlight a listener's question on this very topic! If you want to get your question answered on the Love Your Life Show, become a patreon here: https://patreon.com/susiepettit )  

Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. The average American gets only about 10 to 15 grams of fiber a day, which is less than half the recommended 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men.Most of us don't realize we're falling short until digestion starts to feel off: bloating, constipation, sluggishness, and that uncomfortable “never quite right” feeling. If you're on a GLP-1 medication, low fiber intake can matter even more, since constipation is one of the most common and frustrating side effects.So how do we close the gap without overhauling everything we eat?In this episode, I walk you through simple, realistic ways to build more fiber into your day. I'm sharing the foods and products I personally rely on, what to know about magnesium and probiotics, and how to spot supplements that may be helping your digestion or working against it.ReferencesSecure your spot for the September round of The 30/30 Program now (spaces limited).Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity GuideSubscribe to my Youtube channelRecommendations:Folly Nutrition Hair Health Gummies (Use code MATTHEA)Floura barsThe Only Bean dried edamame snacksRation Yogurts: Pro Fiber VSL Probiotics  PBfitTrue BotanicaRecipes:High-fiber blueberry dessert bowl Mediterranean salad All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I've Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you.Support the show

Do you ever find yourself replaying conversations, second-guessing your decisions, or lying awake worrying about your teen's future? That mental loop has a name. It's called rumination. And it's quietly draining your energy, increasing anxiety, and affecting how you show up in your life and your relationships. If you catch yourself overanalyzing everything you said, everything they said, and what it all means… this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Inside this episode, you'll learn: Why rumination feels productive but actually keeps you stuck The difference between helpful reflection and harmful mental loops How your thoughts create your feelings and your parenting experience A simple 3 step process to interrupt rumination in real time Practical ways to stop overthinking your teen's behavior and your own responses How to shift into calmer, more intentional parenting without changing your teen or spouse. You don't have to keep living in your head. There is another way to relate to your thoughts that brings more peace, more connection, and more confidence into your daily life. Press play and let's start loosening the grip of rumination together.  

Do you ever find yourself replaying conversations, second-guessing your decisions, or lying awake worrying about your teen's future? That mental loop has a name. It's called rumination. And it's quietly draining your energy, increasing anxiety, and affecting how you show up in your life and your relationships. If you catch yourself overanalyzing everything you said, everything they said, and what it all means… this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Inside this episode, you'll learn: Why rumination feels productive but actually keeps you stuck The difference between helpful reflection and harmful mental loops How your thoughts create your feelings and your parenting experience A simple 3 step process to interrupt rumination in real time Practical ways to stop overthinking your teen's behavior and your own responses How to shift into calmer, more intentional parenting without changing your teen or spouse. You don't have to keep living in your head. There is another way to relate to your thoughts that brings more peace, more connection, and more confidence into your daily life. Press play and let's start loosening the grip of rumination together.

Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. As women, so much of our identity is tied to our hair. And when it starts to fall out, the internet will sell you a thousand solutions before anyone stops to ask why.In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia — triple board-certified endocrinologist, hormone expert, and someone who has lived this firsthand. Stress-related shedding in med school. Postpartum loss. Genetic thinning. She's been through every stage, and she's here to help you finally get some answers. We get into the real hormonal and metabolic causes, the labs worth asking for, and why addressing the root cause will always matter more than the next serum, supplement, or device in your feed. ReferencesFolly Nutrition Hair Health Gummies (Use code MATTHEA)Connect with Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia:Instagram/TikTok: @drpatilsisodiaPodcast: Clearly HormonalPractice: Eastside Menopause and MetabolismGet the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity GuideSubscribe to my Youtube channelAll of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I've Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you.Support the show

What if this summer didn't leave you exhausted… but actually felt good?   So many midlife moms head into summer hoping it will be fun, relaxing, and connecting… and then find themselves overwhelmed, reactive, and running on empty by September.   In this episode, I'm showing you how to do it differently.   Not with a rigid plan. Not with more pressure. But with simple, intentional shifts that change how your days feel and in a way that helps the teens or young adults in your house.   We're talking about the mindset and structure that allow you to enjoy the "flow" of summer without feeling like you're being pulled under by it.   Inside this episode, I'll walk you through: Why intentional living actually gives you more freedom (not less) The "canoe vs. current" shift that instantly changes your experience How to use my 5 wellness pillars (sleep, eating, exercise, relationships, and self-care) to guide your summer The power of 1% changes and how small tweaks create big emotional relief; Simple ways to reduce stress, feel more in control, and stay connected to yourself and your family   This is about creating a summer where you feel calm, energized, and present… not depleted and needing a reset.   A summer you don't need to recover from?   Yes. It's possible. And it starts here.  

What if this summer didn't leave you exhausted… but actually felt good? So many midlife moms head into summer hoping it will be fun, relaxing, and connecting… and then find themselves overwhelmed, reactive, and running on empty by September. In this episode, I'm showing you how to do it differently. Not with a rigid plan. Not with more pressure. But with simple, intentional shifts that change how your days feel and in a way that helps the teens or young adults in your house. We're talking about the mindset and structure that allow you to enjoy the “flow” of summer without feeling like you're being pulled under by it. Inside this episode, I'll walk you through: Why intentional living actually gives you more freedom (not less) The “canoe vs. current” shift that instantly changes your experience How to use my 5 wellness pillars (sleep, eating, exercise, relationships, and self-care) to guide your summer The power of 1% changes and how small tweaks create big emotional relief; Simple ways to reduce stress, feel more in control, and stay connected to yourself and your family This is about creating a summer where you feel calm, energized, and present… not depleted and needing a reset. A summer you don't need to recover from? Yes. It's possible. And it starts here.

Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. What if you've actually been making progress, but just didn't know how to see it?So many people feel stuck because the scale isn't moving, or because progress feels painfully slow. But total weight is only one piece of the picture. You could be losing body fat, building muscle, and moving in exactly the right direction… without even realizing it.In this episode, we look at how to use body composition data in a practical way, which numbers matter most, and how to avoid letting the data take over your life. ReferencesFolly Nutrition Hair Health Gummies (Use code MATTHEA)Body Composition DecodedBody composition scales:InBody HumeGet the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity GuideSubscribe to my Youtube channelAll of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I've Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you.Support the show

Episode 257: A Simple Script for Missionary Moms is for every missionary mom, dad, mission leader, or loved one who has ever wondered, "What do I say when my missionary is struggling?" In this episode, I share one simple but powerful script that can completely change the way you support missionaries, returned missionaries, and young adults through hard days, discouragement, anxiety, homesickness, self doubt, or even thoughts of coming home from the mission. We talk about why our brains naturally want to fix problems, why missionaries often think there is something wrong with them for struggling, and how your response can either add pressure or create safety and connection. I walk through the simple practice of normalize, validate, repeat and explain how learning to "hold space" instead of trying to fix things can strengthen trust, confidence, emotional resilience, and relationships with your missionary or returned missionary. Whether your missionary is struggling with mission anxiety, discouragement, confidence, self worth, social anxiety after the mission, or simply feeling overwhelmed, this episode will give you practical tools and a simple script to help you respond in a way that feels calm, loving, and supportive. You do not have to fix your missionary, solve every problem, or say the perfect thing. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is simply remind them that it makes sense, it is okay, and you are there to help them move through it. Episode 257: A Simple Script for Missionary Moms will show you exactly how. As always, if you found this episode helpful, I want to invite you to subscribe if you aren't already, share this episode with your friends and missionaries you know, and write a review. I know this work will help LDS missionaries around the world and it would mean so much to me if you did. Until next week my friends.   00:00 – Intro 02:00 – Why Missionary Moms Feel So Much Pressure 05:15 – Why We Try to Fix Our Missionaries 08:20 – Thoughts and Feelings Are Not the Problem 11:10 – The Script: Normalize + Validate 14:30 – Mission Anxiety, Going Home, and Hard Days 18:10 – Helping Returned Missionaries Struggle Well 21:00 – "How Can We Help You Move Through This?" 24:15 – Holding Space Instead of Fixing 28:10 – Final Thoughts for Missionary Moms   Website | Instagram | Facebook   5 Ways to Process Any Less-Than Happy Mission Memories Article: HERE   Get the Full Show Notes and Text/PDF Transcripts: HERE   Free PDF Download:  Podcast Roadmap   Free PDF Download:  Preparing Missionary Cheat Sheet   Free Training for Preparing Missionaries:  Change Your Mission with this One Tool   RM Transition Free Video Series:  3 Tools to Help RMs in Their Transition Home   Free Guide:  5 Tips to Help Any Returning Missionary   Schedule a Free Strategy Call:   Click Here

Do you feel like your mind automatically goes to worst-case scenarios, overthinking, or worrying about what might go wrong? You're not broken. Your brain is just doing what it was designed to do. But here's the problem… When your brain fixates on the negative, it can leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and stuck in patterns of stress, self-doubt, and overthinking. In this episode of The Love Your Life Show, I'm teaching you: Why your brain has a natural negativity bias (and why you feel more anxious) How overthinking and worry become habits you didn't choose The surprising way you've been reinforcing stress without realizing it A simple 1 minute daily practice to retrain your brain (without forcing positivity) This isn't about ignoring problems or pretending everything is fine. It's about learning how to work with your brain instead of against it so you can feel calmer, more grounded, and more in control of your emotions. If you're tired of: Constant worry about your kids, relationships, or future Replaying past mistakes or conversations Feeling stuck in anxiety or mental overwhelm This episode will give you a powerful starting point. Because the truth is… You don't need more time, more effort, or more willpower. You just need a new way to use your brain. Press play and learn the 1 minute practice that can start changing how you feel today.  

Do you feel like your mind automatically goes to worst-case scenarios, overthinking, or worrying about what might go wrong? You're not broken. Your brain is just doing what it was designed to do. But here's the problem… When your brain fixates on the negative, it can leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and stuck in patterns of stress, self-doubt, and overthinking. In this episode of The Love Your Life Show, I'm teaching you: Why your brain has a natural negativity bias (and why you feel more anxious) How overthinking and worry become habits you didn't choose The surprising way you've been reinforcing stress without realizing it A simple 1 minute daily practice to retrain your brain (without forcing positivity) This isn't about ignoring problems or pretending everything is fine. It's about learning how to work with your brain instead of against it so you can feel calmer, more grounded, and more in control of your emotions. If you're tired of: Constant worry about your kids, relationships, or future Replaying past mistakes or conversations Feeling stuck in anxiety or mental overwhelm This episode will give you a powerful starting point. Because the truth is… You don't need more time, more effort, or more willpower. You just need a new way to use your brain. Press play and learn the 1 minute practice that can start changing how you feel today.

Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. After pouring everything into my recent in-person retreat, coming home felt harder than I expected. I was sleeping in on weekends, struggling with my normal routine, and asking myself, "Why can't I just get it together?"Turns out, even good things are exhausting, and pushing yourself to bounce back at full speed only makes it worse. In this episode, I'm sharing the four strategies that helped me rebuild my energy and momentum without forcing myself back to 100%. If you've ever crashed after a big season of life, I think this one will hit home.ReferencesFolly Nutrition Hair Health Gummies (Use code MATTHEA)Ep. 170. Losing Weight and Losing Hair? Here's What to Do with Dr. Katherine NolanGet the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity GuideSubscribe to my Youtube channelAudio Stamps00:30 – What Dr. Rentea's recent retreats have taught her about energy management and rest.03:21 – Dr. Rentea's experience with hair loss and the two-pronged approach (prescription + supplements) that's finally making a difference. 09:40 – Ditching the "restart at 100%" mentality and rebuilding consistency before intensity.11:07 – Finding your floor. What's the smallest habit you can stick to right now?12:22 – Dropping the shame. When you're mentally exhausted, comfort-seeking is your brain doing its job. 13:13 – Ways to reduce friction and make it easy to show up, so you're not relying on motivation when you're exhausted. 14:28 – Why it's normal for your comeback to feel boring.All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I've Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you.Support the show

Episode 256: Rethinking Mission Stress is all about understanding why stress shows up on the mission and how to work with it instead of feeling overwhelmed by it. In this episode, I share a real situation from a missionary mom and walk through what is actually happening in your brain when stress hits. We talk about how your brain is wired to see things as high stakes, even when they are not, and how that can create pressure, anxiety, and emotional overload for missionaries, returned missionaries, and missionary moms. I break down the most common ways we accidentally make things feel heavier than they need to be, like trying to fix what is not ours to fix, comparing ourselves to others, or tying our worth to our performance. Then I give you simple mindset and emotional tools to help you rethink stress, create healthier boundaries, and stay grounded in your mission experience. This is especially helpful if you are dealing with mission anxiety, companion stress, pressure to perform, or feeling responsible for things outside your control. You do not need to eliminate stress to have a meaningful and successful mission. You just need to understand it and learn how to use it in a way that supports you. Episode 256: Rethinking Mission Stress will help you shift from overwhelming pressure to a more useful and empowering way of moving forward. As always, if you found this episode helpful, I want to invite you to subscribe if you aren't already, share this episode with your friends and missionaries you know, and write a review. I know this work will help LDS missionaries around the world and it would mean so much to me if you did. Until next week my friends.   00:00 – Intro 01:05 – A Message for Missionary Moms 03:31 – Mission Prep Plus Tools 05:35 – Why Mission Stress Builds 06:27 – What Stress Actually Is 09:40 – When Stress Feels High Stakes 10:45 – 5 Things That Create Stress 18:02 – 5 Ways to Rethink Stress 22:15 – Boundaries + Self Trust 24:00 – Useful Pressure vs Overwhelm 26:30 – Repositioning Stress 28:24 – Outro   Website | Instagram | Facebook   5 Ways to Process Any Less-Than Happy Mission Memories Article: HERE   Get the Full Show Notes and Text/PDF Transcripts: HERE   Free PDF Download:  Podcast Roadmap   Free PDF Download:  Preparing Missionary Cheat Sheet   Free Training for Preparing Missionaries:  Change Your Mission with this One Tool   RM Transition Free Video Series:  3 Tools to Help RMs in Their Transition Home   Free Guide:  5 Tips to Help Any Returning Missionary   Schedule a Free Strategy Call:   Click Here

Do you ever feel responsible for solving everyone else's problems? Whether it's your teen, your adult child, your partner, or even your friends, it's easy to slip into fixing mode.   But what if constantly helping is actually weakening the relationship and leaving you feeling resentful?   In this episode of The Love Your Life Show, I'm teaching a skill that will help you support the people you love without over-functioning, people-pleasing, or taking on emotional labor that isn't yours.   You'll learn a simple framework that helps others feel understood, strengthens their confidence, and creates healthier relationships without you carrying the weight of everyone's struggles.   If you're a mom navigating parenting teens or adult children, or you want to stop feeling responsible for everyone's emotions, this episode will give you practical tools you can start using immediately.   In this episode you'll learn: • Why fixing other people's problems often backfires • The three inner voices that shape how we handle challenges • How to respond when your teen, adult child, or spouse is struggling • A simple way to support loved ones without reinforcing self-criticism or avoidance • How to strengthen relationships without becoming the family problem solver   This is a powerful skill that builds emotional resilience, deeper connection, and more peaceful relationships.   Press play and learn how to stop fixing and start supporting.  

Do you ever feel responsible for solving everyone else's problems? Whether it's your teen, your adult child, your partner, or even your friends, it's easy to slip into fixing mode. But what if constantly helping is actually weakening the relationship and leaving you feeling resentful? In this episode of The Love Your Life Show, I'm teaching a skill that will help you support the people you love without over-functioning, people-pleasing, or taking on emotional labor that isn't yours. You'll learn a simple framework that helps others feel understood, strengthens their confidence, and creates healthier relationships without you carrying the weight of everyone's struggles. If you're a mom navigating parenting teens or adult children, or you want to stop feeling responsible for everyone's emotions, this episode will give you practical tools you can start using immediately. In this episode you'll learn: • Why fixing other people's problems often backfires • The three inner voices that shape how we handle challenges • How to respond when your teen, adult child, or spouse is struggling • A simple way to support loved ones without reinforcing self-criticism or avoidance • How to strengthen relationships without becoming the family problem solver This is a powerful skill that builds emotional resilience, deeper connection, and more peaceful relationships. Press play and learn how to stop fixing and start supporting.

Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. “Doc, I just don't feel like drinking alcohol anymore." Addiction psychiatrist Dr. Nishant Kumar kept hearing it. Patient after patient, unprompted. And nothing in their lives had changed… except one thing. They'd started a GLP-1. What does that tell us about the brain, addiction, and our relationship with food?In this episode, Dr. Kumar unpacks exactly that. We talk about what GLP-1s are revealing about cravings and the brain, how to recognize when your relationship with food has become a problem, how to find the right help, and the lifestyle factors that matter more than you might expect.ReferencesOvereaters AnonymousGet the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity GuideSubscribe to my Youtube channelAll of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I've Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you.Support the show

Episode 255: How One Insight Can Change Everything is all about how a single shift in perspective can completely transform your confidence, your direction, and the way you see yourself as a missionary, returned missionary, or missionary mom. In this episode, I share a personal story about an identity shift I experienced and how something I once saw as a weakness became one of my greatest strengths. We dive into how the meaning we assign to our experiences shapes our emotions, our actions, and ultimately our mission experience and post mission life. If you've ever felt like you need to prove yourself, questioned your qualifications, or believed that certain traits are holding you back on your mission, this episode will help you see things differently. I walk you through simple mindset tools to question your default thoughts, flip your perspective, and open yourself up to new insights. This is powerful work for missionaries struggling with confidence, comparison, anxiety, or feeling like they're not enough, and it applies just as much to life after the mission. You don't need more experience, more credentials, or more proof that you're capable. You may just need a clearer way of seeing yourself. When you shift the meaning you've been giving your experiences, everything can change. Episode 255: How One Insight Can Change Everything will show you how to start creating that shift on purpose. As always, if you found this episode helpful, I want to invite you to subscribe if you aren't already, share this episode with your friends and missionaries you know, and write a review. I know this work will help LDS missionaries around the world and it would mean so much to me if you did. Until next week my friends.   00:00 – Intro 01:10 – Mother's Day + Missionary Moms 03:44 – Why One Insight Changes Everything 05:15 – The Instagram Question 07:20 – The Need to Prove Yourself 09:30 – Turning Weakness into Strength 14:00 – Are You Misreading Your Strengths? 17:30 – 3 Ways to Create Insight 20:45 – Insight Happens in a Moment 22:50 – Final Thoughts + Invitation   Website | Instagram | Facebook   5 Ways to Process Any Less-Than Happy Mission Memories Article: HERE   Get the Full Show Notes and Text/PDF Transcripts: HERE   Free PDF Download:  Podcast Roadmap   Free PDF Download:  Preparing Missionary Cheat Sheet   Free Training for Preparing Missionaries:  Change Your Mission with this One Tool   RM Transition Free Video Series:  3 Tools to Help RMs in Their Transition Home   Free Guide:  5 Tips to Help Any Returning Missionary   Schedule a Free Strategy Call:   Click Here

Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. We talk a lot about losing weight… but rarely about what it actually feels like to live in that new body. And for a lot of people, that experience includes the physical and emotional impact of excess skin.Excess skin isn't just about appearance. It's the rashes, the infections, the discomfort that makes everyday movement harder than it should be. It's the frustration of working so hard to transform your body and still not feeling fully at home in it.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Beckman, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Carmel, Indiana, who specializes in body contouring for post-weight loss patients. She breaks down exactly when to seek a consult, what procedures are most common, how to prepare your body for the best results, and what life can look like on the other side of surgery.ReferencesConnect with Dr. Beckman:Practice Instagram: @myplasticsurgerygroupDr Beckman's Instagram: @dibeckmanmdWebsite: https://myplasticsurgerygroup.com/Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity GuideSubscribe to my Youtube channelJoin me for the Summer Reset, enrollment ends May 1st! Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I've Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you.Support the show

In Episode 254: Fortify the Ship, I share a powerful perspective shift for missionaries, returned missionaries, and missionary moms who feel worried about how hard a mission—or life—can be. Instead of trying to calm every storm, fix every companion, or control every circumstance, I teach why the real work is learning how to strengthen yourself from the inside out. Missions are meant to be 50/50—filled with both incredible moments and difficult emotions—and that's not a problem to solve, it's part of the process. In this episode, I break down three essential tools to help you "fortify your ship": separating your worth from your experience, learning how to process emotion instead of avoiding it, and building deep self-trust. These internal skills are what allow you to move through discouragement, homesickness, anxiety, and unmet expectations without sinking. When you stop needing your mission—or your life—to feel a certain way, you create the ability to navigate anything that comes your way with confidence and resilience. Most importantly, in Episode 254: Fortify the Ship, I want you to understand that the storm is not the problem—it's the training ground. You are strong enough to feel your emotions, manage your mind, and come out stronger on the other side. Whether you're preparing, currently serving, or supporting a missionary, this episode will help you stop trying to fix the outside and start strengthening what matters most—your mindset, your emotional resilience, and your relationship with yourself. As always, if you found this episode helpful, I want to invite you to subscribe if you aren't already, share this episode with your friends and missionaries you know, and write a review. I know this work will help LDS missionaries around the world and it would mean so much to me if you did. Until next week my friends. 00:00 Intro 02:20 Mission Fears & The 50/50 Reality 05:10 The Problem With Trying to Control the Mission 07:00 The "Fortify the Ship" Analogy 09:10 Why Storms Are Not the Problem 11:15 3 Ways to Fortify Your Ship 11:40 Separate Your Worth from Your Experience 14:20 Process Emotion Instead of Escaping It 17:15 Build Self-Trust Instead of Control 19:55 Fixing the Mission vs Fixing Your Experience 22:40 Preparing to Feel, Not Just Perform 24:30 Final Thoughts & Mission Prep Plus   Website | Instagram | Facebook   5 Ways to Process Any Less-Than Happy Mission Memories Article: HERE   Get the Full Show Notes and Text/PDF Transcripts: HERE   Free PDF Download:  Podcast Roadmap   Free PDF Download:  Preparing Missionary Cheat Sheet   Free Training for Preparing Missionaries:  Change Your Mission with this One Tool   RM Transition Free Video Series:  3 Tools to Help RMs in Their Transition Home   Free Guide:  5 Tips to Help Any Returning Missionary   Schedule a Free Strategy Call:   Click Here

What if the reason you feel exhausted, inflamed, anxious, or just not like yourself in midlife isn't a lack of willpower… but a handful of small habits quietly working against you? In this episode, I'm sharing the 5 things I started and the 5 things I stopped in perimenopause that completely changed my energy, sleep, mood, and overall health. If you are navigating perimenopause symptoms, struggling with midlife weight gain and inflammation, or wondering how to feel better in midlife without overhauling your entire life, this episode is for you. These are not extreme protocols. They are simple, doable shifts that support hormone health in your 40s and beyond. Inside this episode, we talk about: The daily 2 minute habit that supports brain health and longevity Why traditional cardio may be backfiring in midlife The surprising connection between alcohol and perimenopause symptoms How to improve sleep in perimenopause with one simple boundary Gentle movement strategies that reduce inflammation and boost mood Identity based habits that actually stick If you have been searching for healthy habits for women over 40 that feel realistic and empowering, I want you to know this: You are not behind. You are not broken. And it is not too late to feel strong and clear in your body again. Small changes add up. And six months from now, you could be amazed at how different you feel. If this episode resonates, come join us inside the Love Your Life School, where we are turning these habits into a fun May Health Game and supporting each other in real time. Your future self will thank you.  

What if the reason you feel exhausted, inflamed, anxious, or just not like yourself in midlife isn't a lack of willpower… but a handful of small habits quietly working against you? In this episode, I'm sharing the 5 things I started and the 5 things I stopped in perimenopause that completely changed my energy, sleep, mood, and overall health. If you are navigating perimenopause symptoms, struggling with midlife weight gain and inflammation, or wondering how to feel better in midlife without overhauling your entire life, this episode is for you. These are not extreme protocols. They are simple, doable shifts that support hormone health in your 40s and beyond. Inside this episode, we talk about: The daily 2 minute habit that supports brain health and longevity Why traditional cardio may be backfiring in midlife The surprising connection between alcohol and perimenopause symptoms How to improve sleep in perimenopause with one simple boundary Gentle movement strategies that reduce inflammation and boost mood Identity based habits that actually stick If you have been searching for healthy habits for women over 40 that feel realistic and empowering, I want you to know this: You are not behind. You are not broken. And it is not too late to feel strong and clear in your body again. Small changes add up. And six months from now, you could be amazed at how different you feel. If this episode resonates, come join us inside the Love Your Life School, where we are turning these habits into a fun May Health Game and supporting each other in real time. Your future self will thank you.

Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. It's one of the most distressing side effects people can experience during a weight loss journey, yet almost no one warns you about it.At first, it's easy to dismiss. Then it starts showing up everywhere: in the shower drain, on your pillow, and in your hands every time you run your fingers through your hair.In this episode, I'm joined by board-certified dermatologist and hair loss specialist Dr. Katherine Nolan to break down why rapid weight loss can trigger shedding, how the hair growth cycle actually works, which labs to ask your doctor for, and when medication might make sense.We'll also talk through some of the biggest myths, including why expensive serums and biotin supplements are not usually the fix people hope they are.ReferencesConnect with Dr. Katherine Nolan:WebsiteInstagramTikTokFacebookSign up for my Summer Reset series with Amanda Sabicer here.A four-month guided recalibration for your metabolism, nervous system, and daily rhythm. Enrollment closes May 1st.Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity GuideSubscribe to my Youtube channelJoin me for the Summer Reset, enrollment ends May 1st! Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I've Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you.Support the show

In Episode 253: Every Day Is a Good Day, I share a message that came from a recent sacrament meeting talk and how it applies directly to missionaries, returned missionaries, and anyone navigating waiting periods, hard seasons, or emotional challenges. Whether you're in mission prep, waiting on a visa, struggling to find your place, or just feeling like life isn't going the way you expected, this episode is a reminder that both the best days and the worst days are part of God's plan for growth. I talk about the reality that life often feels like "the wind did never cease to blow," but that those winds are always moving us toward something greater. We dive into what it really means to "let God prevail," and how that doesn't mean everything works out the way we think it should—it means trusting that God's plan works even in disappointment, uncertainty, and discomfort. I share personal experiences, gospel insights, and powerful reminders that joy is not the absence of hard days, but the presence of Jesus Christ in all of them. This episode will help you reframe your challenges, understand the purpose behind both best days and worst days, and strengthen your trust in Heavenly Parents and the Savior. Most importantly, in Episode 253: Every Day Is a Good Day, I want you to walk away knowing that you are a child of God on your best days and your worst days—and that every day can be a good day because of Jesus Christ. Even when things don't feel good, His Atonement sanctifies every experience for your growth, your healing, and your good. This episode is a powerful reminder to trust the process, lean not on your own understanding, and remember that the real miracle is that we get to partner with Him in this journey. As always, if you found this episode helpful, I want to invite you to subscribe if you aren't already, share this episode with your friends and missionaries you know, and write a review. I know this work will help LDS missionaries around the world and it would mean so much to me if you did. Until next week my friends.   00:00 Intro 02:45 Why This Message Applies to Missionaries & Waiting Seasons 05:35 "Every Day Is a Good Day" – The Core Message 08:55 Best Days vs Worst Days (Emily Belle Freeman Insight) 11:20 The Brother of Jared Story – When the Wind Never Ceases 14:10 Why Hard Days Still Move You Forward 16:45 What "Let God Prevail" Really Means 20:05 Trusting God When Life Doesn't Go As Planned 23:10 You Are a Child of God on Your Best & Worst Days 25:20 Joy Is Not the Absence of Hard Days 27:10 The Real Miracle of Jesus Christ 28:50 Final Thoughts & Takeaways   Website | Instagram | Facebook   5 Ways to Process Any Less-Than Happy Mission Memories Article: HERE   Get the Full Show Notes and Text/PDF Transcripts: HERE   Free PDF Download:  Podcast Roadmap   Free PDF Download:  Preparing Missionary Cheat Sheet   Free Training for Preparing Missionaries:  Change Your Mission with this One Tool   RM Transition Free Video Series:  3 Tools to Help RMs in Their Transition Home   Free Guide:  5 Tips to Help Any Returning Missionary   Schedule a Free Strategy Call:   Click Here

Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. I've been thinking a lot lately about how much we overcomplicate our health. Tracking 15 different metrics, obsessing over the perfect supplement, debating which programme is best — while the simple basics just... aren't happening. I catch myself doing it too.So in this episode, we're rewinding right back to basics with the 8 things that actually matter for your health. Not all at once, not perfectly, just one small area at a time until it sticks.If you feel like you've been doing all the things but still aren't making the progress you expected, consider this your reset. Simple, practical, and actually doable.ReferencesBody Composition Decoded 30/30 Program (Sept 2026 registration now open)Ep 164. Jacqui Cook on GLP-1 Weight Loss, Maintenance Fears, and Letting Go of Diet RulesSign up for my Summer Reset series with Amanda Sabicer here.A four-month guided recalibration for your metabolism, nervous system, and daily rhythmGet the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity GuideSubscribe to my Youtube channelJoin me for the Summer Reset, enrollment ends May 1st! Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I've Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you.Support the show

What if the problem was never you? For so many years, I believed that if I could just fix myself enough, improve enough, and be better enough, I would finally feel calm, confident, and at peace. Yet, no matter how much I worked on myself, there was always something else to fix. In this deeply personal episode, I share one of the most life changing truths I've learned in over 20 years of coaching and doing my own emotional healing work.

What if the problem was never you? For so many years, I believed that if I could just fix myself enough, improve enough, and be better enough, I would finally feel calm, confident, and at peace. Yet, no matter how much I worked on myself, there was always something else to fix. In this deeply personal episode, I share one of the most life changing truths I've learned in over 20 years of coaching and doing my own emotional healing work.

Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. You might be blaming your hormones, your medication, or yourself... when the real problem could be your sleep.Sleep is one of the most overlooked parts of metabolic health. And when it's off, everything feels harder. You feel hungrier. Your cravings get stronger. Your energy drops. Your blood sugar is harder to manage. Progress slows down, even when you feel like you're doing everything right.In this episode, sleep medicine physician Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown explains why sleep matters so much, what could be disrupting yours, and why waking up exhausted is not something you should just accept.ReferencesConnect with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown:Restful Sleep MD: Website Restful Sleep MD: InstagramRestful Sleep MD: LinkedInRestful Sleep MD: YouTubeSign up for my Summer Reset series with Amanda Sabicer here.A four-month guided recalibration for your metabolism, nervous system, and daily rhythmGet the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity GuideSubscribe to my Youtube channelJoin me for the Summer Reset, enrollment ends May 1st! Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I've Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you.Support the show

In Episode 251: When Change Is the Right Move, I'm diving into a powerful and nuanced conversation about personal growth, missionary mindset, emotional resilience, and how to know when it's time to shift your thinking—or actually change your environment. So often, we hear simple advice like "just change your thoughts" or "just stay busy," but real transformation isn't always that straightforward. In this episode, I walk through the deeper patterns that shape how we think, feel, and show up—especially for preparing missionaries, currently serving missionaries, returned missionaries, and missionary moms navigating transitions, anxiety, discouragement, or identity shifts. I share a simple but powerful process for creating real change: awareness, education, and removing judgment. When you understand your thought patterns, why your brain is trying to protect you, and learn to offer yourself compassion instead of self-criticism, your beliefs begin to soften naturally. From there, change becomes possible—not forced. This is where emotional well-being, self-awareness, and confidence start to grow from the inside out, giving you tools to navigate the mission, post-mission life, relationships, and personal development with more clarity and agency. But here's where it gets even more interesting: sometimes growth doesn't come from changing your thoughts—it comes from changing your environment. In Episode 251: When Change Is the Right Move, I explain how to discern whether you're avoiding discomfort or intentionally interrupting a pattern to create new awareness, perspective, and forward movement. Whether you're questioning a relationship, struggling on your mission, or feeling stuck in your current situation, this episode will help you recognize that you are not powerless—you have the ability to choose your next step with confidence and intention. As always, if you found this episode helpful, I want to invite you to subscribe if you aren't already, share this episode with your friends and missionaries you know, and write a review. I know this work will help LDS missionaries around the world and it would mean so much to me if you did. Until next week my friends.   00:00 Intro 03:35 Why tools matter more than advice on the mission 05:46 The problem with "just change your thoughts" 09:44 Why deep patterns and beliefs are hard to shift 13:02 The 3-step process: awareness, education, removing judgment 16:16 How compassion helps patterns begin to shift 20:06 When changing your environment can create growth 23:24 How to know if you're avoiding or intentionally changing 27:20 Example: when feelings signal it's time to make a change 31:53 Final thoughts and invitation to choose your next step   Website | Instagram | Facebook   5 Ways to Process Any Less-Than Happy Mission Memories Article: HERE   Get the Full Show Notes and Text/PDF Transcripts: HERE   Free PDF Download:  Podcast Roadmap   Free PDF Download:  Preparing Missionary Cheat Sheet   Free Training for Preparing Missionaries:  Change Your Mission with this One Tool   RM Transition Free Video Series:  3 Tools to Help RMs in Their Transition Home   Free Guide:  5 Tips to Help Any Returning Missionary   Schedule a Free Strategy Call:   Click Here

Last week, I shared a more personal reflection on why this podcast exists. Today, I want to bring it back to coaching and answer a powerful question: after 400 episodes, what actually helps the most? In this episode, I teach the first of two foundational skills that reduce emotional suffering, reactivity, and relationship drama. This simple but profound shift will help you feel more calm, more empowered, and less at the mercy of other people's behavior. If you've ever felt hijacked by your emotions or stuck in patterns you don't like, this is where the change begins. Next week, I'll share the second skill that completes the picture. Thanks for being the type of person who listens to shows like the Love Your Life Show. xx

Last week, I shared a more personal reflection on why this podcast exists. Today, I want to bring it back to coaching and answer a powerful question: after 400 episodes, what actually helps the most? In this episode, I teach the first of two foundational skills that reduce emotional suffering, reactivity, and relationship drama. This simple but profound shift will help you feel more calm, more empowered, and less at the mercy of other people's behavior. If you've ever felt hijacked by your emotions or stuck in patterns you don't like, this is where the change begins. Next week, I'll share the second skill that completes the picture. Thanks for being the type of person who listens to shows like the Love Your Life Show. xx  

Get the Newly Updated Podcast Roadmap Here! You know that frustrating feeling where you know exactly what to do, but your ADHD brain just won't let you start? SAME. If you've ever had a habit you wanted to keep but somehow couldn't, or found yourself doing something on autopilot that you'd really like to stop, this episode is for you. Today we're talking about the 20-Second Rule: a deceptively simple framework for making good habits easier to start and unwanted habits just a little bit harder to access. The secret is in the friction. In this episode, you'll learn: What the 20-Second Rule is and why it works so well for ADHD brains How to identify the "friction" that's quietly derailing your best intentions Real-life examples of removing friction (and adding it) that actually work How to do a Friction Audit on your own habits — right now This is one of my favorite frameworks to use with coaching clients, and I think once you see it, you'll start spotting friction everywhere. Work With Me: Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) Learn more about private coaching here Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains Resources From This Episode: The Happiness Advantage - Shawn Achor Episode 192: How Tiny Habits Create Lasting Change (Big doors swing on little hinges) More ADHD Resources: Discover my favorite ADHD resources Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info here. Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend! Chapter Outline 00:00 Tiny Glitch Big Habit 01:29 Why Friction Matters 02:05 Starting Small Explained 04:25 The 20 Second Rule  07:24 ADHD Friendly Reframe 10:09 Friction and Podcast Roadmap 12:03 What Friction Looks Like 14:28 Real Life Friction Fixes 19:26 Run Your Friction Audit 20:37 Key Takeaways and Next Steps 21:55 Wrap Up and Resources  

This episode is different, and I wanted to speak to you more personally than usual. I'm sharing the real reasons this podcast was born, the moments that almost broke me, and what has kept me showing up here for 400 episodes. This isn't a how-to or a lecture, it's a heart-to-heart conversation about being human, especially when life feels heavy. If this podcast has ever kept you company during a hard season, this episode is for you. I wanted you to know how much you matter to me and to this community. If you get even one thing from any of these 400 episodes that helps you feel more seen, more connected, more loved, more human, my heart is full. I know others make a lot of money through advertising, and are better marketers to get more clients. I've been told I give too much information away for free. But in my 54 years, I've learned this. If something feels good, do more of it. And this is really what feels good. Links Mentioned on this Episode:

This episode is different, and I wanted to speak to you more personally than usual. I'm sharing the real reasons this podcast was born, the moments that almost broke me, and what has kept me showing up here for 400 episodes. This isn't a how-to or a lecture, it's a heart-to-heart conversation about being human, especially when life feels heavy. If this podcast has ever kept you company during a hard season, this episode is for you. I wanted you to know how much you matter to me and to this community. If you get even one thing from any of these 400 episodes that helps you feel more seen, more connected, more loved, more human, my heart is full. I know others make a lot of money through advertising, and are better marketers to get more clients. I've been told I give too much information away for free. But in my 54 years, I've learned this. If something feels good, do more of it. And this is really what feels good. Links Mentioned on this Episode:  

Feeling stuck in midlife? You're not broken. And you're not behind. In this episode, I'm offering a gentle pause. A loving interruption. A moment to step out of autopilot and actually look at the life you're living. If January started with hope, energy, or a word of the year… and now you feel tired, discouraged, or disconnected from that version of yourself, this conversation is for you. I walk you through how to reflect on the last three months without judgment, why most change efforts fail even when we care deeply, and what actually helps us feel calmer, more grounded, and more hopeful in midlife. This episode is not about doing more. It's about doing what you're doing differently in two ways. Inside, we talk about: • Why feeling stuck in midlife is more common than we admit • How self compassion creates change faster than criticism • The power of tiny daily actions and the 1 percent better approach • Why starting small is not weakness, it's wisdom • How to choose one doable shift that future you will thank you for If you've been taking care of everyone else and quietly wondering when it's your turn… this is it. You don't need a total life overhaul. You need a pause. A breath. And one small step forward. Click play. I'm so glad you found this episode. Let's go. ENJOY THE SHOW? If you liked this episode, you'll like this one: Tame your Inner Critic on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/253-tame-your-inner-critic/id1434429161?i=1000616931135 Tame your Inner Critic on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QFpXdcWBmCon14djNnQnq?si=Q0SYYjPHQBug_FBmF_7Yhw Don't miss out: Get weekly wellness tips straight to your inbox: https://SMBwell.com/newsletter ⭐️Get on Coach Susie's one-on-one schedule here: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/

Feeling stuck in midlife? You're not broken. And you're not behind. In this episode, I'm offering a gentle pause. A loving interruption. A moment to step out of autopilot and actually look at the life you're living. If January started with hope, energy, or a word of the year… and now you feel tired, discouraged, or disconnected from that version of yourself, this conversation is for you. I walk you through how to reflect on the last three months without judgment, why most change efforts fail even when we care deeply, and what actually helps us feel calmer, more grounded, and more hopeful in midlife. This episode is not about doing more. It's about doing what you're doing differently in two ways. Inside, we talk about: • Why feeling stuck in midlife is more common than we admit • How self compassion creates change faster than criticism • The power of tiny daily actions and the 1 percent better approach • Why starting small is not weakness, it's wisdom • How to choose one doable shift that future you will thank you for If you've been taking care of everyone else and quietly wondering when it's your turn… this is it. You don't need a total life overhaul. You need a pause. A breath. And one small step forward. Click play. I'm so glad you found this episode. Let's go. ENJOY THE SHOW? If you liked this episode, you'll like this one: Tame your Inner Critic on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/253-tame-your-inner-critic/id1434429161?i=1000616931135 Tame your Inner Critic on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QFpXdcWBmCon14djNnQnq?si=Q0SYYjPHQBug_FBmF_7Yhw Don't miss out: Get weekly wellness tips straight to your inbox: https://SMBwell.com/newsletter ⭐️Get on Coach Susie's one-on-one schedule here: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/

What if feeling calmer, healthier, and more energized at midlife wasn't about doing more but about stopping a few things that quietly drain you? In this episode, I share five things I stopped doing at age 50 that made an immediate difference in my mental health, energy, and overall well-being. These aren't trendy hacks or extreme rules. They are small but powerful shifts that helped me feel lighter in my body, clearer in my mind, and more present in my life. If you started the year with good intentions but feel like life pulled you right back into old patterns, this episode is your permission slip to begin again. Inside this episode, I talk about: ⭐️One habit I stopped that dramatically improved my sleep and long-term health ⭐️Why being “normal” often works against mental wellness ⭐️The surprising mindset shift that helped me feel more confident in my body ⭐️A decision I made for my mental health that most women are never encouraged to question ⭐️How compassion, not self-criticism, creates real change This conversation is especially for women who spend more time managing everyone else's lives than paying attention to their own. You do not need more discipline. You do not need to be perfect. You need awareness, self-trust, and a willingness to start small.

What if feeling calmer, healthier, and more energized at midlife wasn't about doing more but about stopping a few things that quietly drain you? In this episode, I share five things I stopped doing at age 50 that made an immediate difference in my mental health, energy, and overall well-being.  These aren't trendy hacks or extreme rules. They are small but powerful shifts that helped me feel lighter in my body, clearer in my mind, and more present in my life. If you started the year with good intentions but feel like life pulled you right back into old patterns, this episode is your permission slip to begin again. Inside this episode, I talk about: ⭐️One habit I stopped that dramatically improved my sleep and long-term health ⭐️Why being "normal" often works against mental wellness ⭐️The surprising mindset shift that helped me feel more confident in my body ⭐️A decision I made for my mental health that most women are never encouraged to question ⭐️How compassion, not self-criticism, creates real change This conversation is especially for women who spend more time managing everyone else's lives than paying attention to their own. You do not need more discipline. You do not need to be perfect. You need awareness, self-trust, and a willingness to start small.

  Momentum in a job search can feel strong one week and completely gone the next. One rejection, one quiet stretch, or one unanswered message can suddenly turn confidence into doubt. Let's explore why the mind jumps so quickly from a single experience to sweeping conclusions—and how that mental shortcut quietly derails your otherwise solid searches. What feels like “proof” that something isn't working is often just one data point given too much power. When that happens, decisions start getting reactive, confidence collapses, and the process begins to feel hopeless far faster than it should. Once you learn how to spot this trap early, it'll be much easier to stay steady, focused, and forward-moving—even when results haven't shown up yet.   You'll learn: ✔ Why one bad week can override months of preparation ✔ How the brain turns single data points into false certainty ✔ What hopelessness actually signals in the job search ✔ How to prevent emotional whiplash from derailing momentum ✔ Why early discouragement often has nothing to do with final outcomes   Links in this episode: Download our five step process here: https://theuncommoncareer.com/process Find a time for your Career Audit here:  https://theuncommoncareer.com/audit   ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ WELCOME TO THE UNCOMMON CAREER!  Here's a few ways we can get to know each other:

In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I teach one of the most important relationship skills we were never taught: emotional validation. If you often feel the urge to fix, explain, or make things better when someone you love is struggling, this episode is for you. I have found that in learning the skills of emotional validation and emotional intelligence, the people I love (my kids, my husband, my friends, etc) feel so much more love from me. Versus, when I didn't know these skills, our conversations and my efforts to support were wonky and they were left feeling disconnected, or worse, incompetent or shamed. Learning how to validate is how we support others without taking on their emotions or trying to change their experience, and it will change your parenting, marriage, and every close relationship you have. This episode builds directly on last week's conversation about emotional regulation. When you can stay calm inside yourself while someone else is having big feelings, validation becomes possible. I explain what emotional validation actually is, what it is not, and why validation does not mean agreement, approval, or fixing the problem. We talk about why emotions need soothing, not solving, how to stop minimizing or invalidating feelings without realizing it, and what to say when you want someone to feel seen, heard, and supported. I share practical phrases you can use with your kids, your partner, and the people you care about most, along with guidance on how to stay present without overfunctioning or taking responsibility for someone else's emotions. If you are a parent, partner, helper, or chronic fixer, this episode will help you build healthier emotional boundaries, deeper connection, and more emotionally safe relationships. Spoiler Alert: When they feel better in relationship with you, YOU feel better too!

In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I teach one of the most important relationship skills we were never taught: emotional validation. If you often feel the urge to fix, explain, or make things better when someone you love is struggling, this episode is for you. I have found that in learning the skills of emotional validation and emotional intelligence, the people I love (my kids, my husband, my friends, etc) feel so much more love from me. Versus, when I didn't know these skills, our conversations and my efforts to support were wonky and they were left feeling disconnected, or worse, incompetent or shamed. Learning how to validate is how we support others without taking on their emotions or trying to change their experience, and it will change your parenting, marriage, and every close relationship you have. This episode builds directly on last week's conversation about emotional regulation. When you can stay calm inside yourself while someone else is having big feelings, validation becomes possible. I explain what emotional validation actually is, what it is not, and why validation does not mean agreement, approval, or fixing the problem. We talk about why emotions need soothing, not solving, how to stop minimizing or invalidating feelings without realizing it, and what to say when you want someone to feel seen, heard, and supported. I share practical phrases you can use with your kids, your partner, and the people you care about most, along with guidance on how to stay present without overfunctioning or taking responsibility for someone else's emotions. If you are a parent, partner, helper, or chronic fixer, this episode will help you build healthier emotional boundaries, deeper connection, and more emotionally safe relationships. Spoiler Alert: When they feel better in relationship with you, YOU feel better too!

  High-stakes interviews can quietly shift from a conversation into a performance. When that happens, answers start to feel one-sided, rehearsed, or strangely disconnected – like words are coming out, but real connection isn't landing. This topic explores why that shift happens and how pressure, self-protection, and over-control interfere with presence in the moment. Staying present isn't about saying the perfect thing or proving worth. It's about creating enough internal calm to truly listen, adjust, and respond in real time. When presence replaces performance, interviews become conversations again—and that's when clarity, confidence, and connection show up naturally.   You'll learn: ✔ Why interviews can start to feel like monologues instead of conversations ✔ How self-protection quietly blocks real connection ✔ The link between anxiety, control, and communication breakdowns ✔ What presence actually looks like in a high-pressure interview ✔ How staying regulated helps your message land and resonate   ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ WELCOME TO THE UNCOMMON CAREER!  Here's a few ways we can get to know each other:

Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. Back on your GLP-1 medication… but confused why it isn't working this time?Lots of people stop these medications for valid reasons. Cost, side effects, pregnancy plans, or simply because things were going well and it felt like the right time to try managing without them. But when weight creeps back on and you restart, it can feel really frustrating when results don't look the same.In this episode, I talk through why that happens. Factors like muscle loss, metabolism changes, weight regain patterns, and higher stress levels can all change how your body responds the second time around. If you're feeling stuck or wondering what changed, this episode will help you make sense of what's going on and figure out your next steps without beating yourself up.ReferencesGet the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity GuideJane Pilger: The GatheringA monthly guided experience to help you slow down and learn how to trust yourself.Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy by Matthew Kelly Back to Basics Mini Podcast Series 2025Ep. 100: HydrationEp. 101: ProteinEp. 102: FiberAudio Stamps00:30 - Why GLP-1 medications may stop working when you restart them after taking a break.01:20 - Book recommendation: "Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy" and how constant busyness prevents you from addressing behaviors that aren't serving you.04:04 - The common pattern: success, stopping medication, weight regain, then struggling when restarting.06:25 - Why it's harder the second time: muscle loss, weight cycling, and mismanaged expectations all impact your results.09:00 - The importance of updated lab work and comprehensive metabolic assessment before restarting.10:35 - How chronic stress and high cortisol prevent weight loss, even on medication.14:35 - The real work: learning nervous system regulation instead of constantly fighting cravings and urges.All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I've Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you.Support the show

Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. If you've noticed your sex drive has tanked, whether from GLP-1s, perimenopause or menopause, postpartum changes, or simply the mental load of being a woman in 2026… you're not imagining it. And you're definitely not “broken”.In this episode, I talk with Dr. Kristen Wolfe, OB-GYN and women's sexual health specialist at Evermore Women's Health. She breaks down why 85% of women experience desire differently than we're told and what's actually behind the drop in libido so many women experience.We talk about how hormones, stress, medications, busy lives, and relationship dynamics all play a role, and why so many women blame themselves for changes that are completely normal. Dr. Wolfe also shares practical strategies that can help, from understanding responsive desire and reducing the “brakes” on libido, to scheduling intimacy, practicing mindfulness, and using tools like arousal creams or medical treatments when appropriate.ReferencesConnect with Dr. Kristen Wolfehttps://www.evermorewomenshealth.com/https://www.kristenwolfemd.com/Books:Come As You Are — Emily NagoskiYou Are Not Broken — Kelly CaspersonA Tired Woman's Guide to Passionate Sex — Laurie MintzBetter Sex Through Mindfulness — Lori BrottoBecoming Cliterate — Laurie MintzOnline resources:Dipsea, an app offering erotic audio stories designed for womenOMGYes, an educational platform where women share techniques and insights about pleasure and orgasmThe International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH)Products:Vella BioscienceÜberlubeDocumentary:All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I've Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you.Support the show

Have you ever wondered if you are being compassionate or if you are actually taking on responsibility that was never yours to carry? In this episode, I am talking directly to the women who are capable, thoughtful, and deeply caring, and who often feel exhausted because they are holding everything together for everyone else. This conversation was inspired by real emails from listeners who asked a powerful question. How can I tell if I am being compassionate or codependent? Together, we explore how many of us were raised to overfunction, why this pattern makes so much sense, and how it shows up in our adult relationships. I share why this is not your fault, how being a "good girl" shaped so many of our habits, and why trying to fix other people's feelings can quietly steal your peace. Most importantly, I walk you through simple, practical ways to pause, regulate yourself, and respond differently so you can stay caring without abandoning yourself. I also share real life examples from my own day to show how this work looks in the moment, not in theory. If you are ready to stop feeling so responsible for everyone else and start creating healthier, more connected relationships, this episode is for you.   If you liked this show, you'll like these: Top episodes for moms: https://SMBwell.com/mom Top episodes related to narcissism + relationships: https://SMBwell.com/narc The Podcast Roadmap (foundational episodes on emotional intelligence and emotional maturity): https://smbwell.com/roadmap FREE QUIZ: How Codependent Am I? https://SMBwell.com/coda Get the full show notes here

Have you ever wondered if you are being compassionate or if you are actually taking on responsibility that was never yours to carry? In this episode, I am talking directly to the women who are capable, thoughtful, and deeply caring, and who often feel exhausted because they are holding everything together for everyone else. This conversation was inspired by real emails from listeners who asked a powerful question. How can I tell if I am being compassionate or codependent? Together, we explore how many of us were raised to overfunction, why this pattern makes so much sense, and how it shows up in our adult relationships. I share why this is not your fault, how being a “good girl” shaped so many of our habits, and why trying to fix other people's feelings can quietly steal your peace. Most importantly, I walk you through simple, practical ways to pause, regulate yourself, and respond differently so you can stay caring without abandoning yourself. I also share real life examples from my own day to show how this work looks in the moment, not in theory. If you are ready to stop feeling so responsible for everyone else and start creating healthier, more connected relationships, this episode is for you. If you liked this show, you'll like these: Top episodes for moms: https://SMBwell.com/mom Top episodes related to narcissism + relationships: https://SMBwell.com/narc The Podcast Roadmap (foundational episodes on emotional intelligence and emotional maturity): https://smbwell.com/roadmap FREE QUIZ: How Codependent Am I? https://SMBwell.com/coda Get the full show notes here