Τα καλύτερα Creating Midlife Calm podcast (2024)

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Ep.88 Effective Strategies to Decrease Resistance When Household Members Don't Want to Equitably Share Chores! 7:17

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Are you tired of feeling like household chores aren't fairly divided, leading to tension and frustration at home? Following up on Episode 87 Instantly Reduce Household Stress and Create Calm with THIS Surprising Chore-Sharing Game!", this episode tackles the resistance around dividing household tasks equitably. In this episode, we will discuss stra…

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Ep. 87 Instantly Reduce Household Stress and Create Calm with THIS Surprising Chore-Sharing Game! 17:20

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Are household chores turning into a battleground at your home? Discover the fun and effective game that could bring peace to your chore wars!" In this episode of Creating Midlife Calm, we dive into the common struggle of uneven chore distribution in households. If you're tired of feeling frustrated while doing the lion's share of housework or find …

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Ep. 86 Understanding the 4 Causes of Overthinking To Reduce Your Anxiety & Increase Calm 9:57

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Ep. 86 Understanding the 4 Causes of Overthinking To Reduce Your Anxiety & Increase Calm Do you find yourself trapped in overthinking, draining your energy, disrupting your mental clarity, and leaving you anxious? Overthinking affects many of us, especially when faced with stress or uncertainty. In this episode, MJ Murray Vachon, LCSW, explains the…

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Ep. 85 5 Easy & Effective Steps to Stop Overthinking, Now! 10:58

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Ep. 85 5 Easy & Effective Steps to Stop Over Thinking, Now! Do you ever feel trapped in a never-ending cycle of worry and anxiety, unable to shut off your mind?" Overthinking is an issue many of us face, especially during times of stress or uncertainty. It can rob us of peace, ruin our sleep, and harm our relationships. In this episode, MJ Murray V…

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Ep. 84 3 Effective Strategies to Overcome Family Disagreements when Navigating Your Child'sMental, Social, Intellectual and Physical Differences 8:41

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Ep. 84 3 Effective Strategies to Overcome Family Disagreements when Navigating Your Child's Mental, Social, Intellectual and Physical Differences Do family disagreements over your child's needs feel overwhelming? When you're not aligned with your co-parent or child on how to handle mental, social, learning, or physical differences, finding peace ca…

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Ep. 83 Mastering the Seven-Stage Path: Reducing Anxiety and Boosting Strategies for Families Navigating a Child's Physical, Mental, Learning, or Social Challenges. 32:40

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Ep. 83 Mastering the Seven-Stage Path: Reducing Anxiety and Boosting Strategies for Families Navigating a Child's Physical, Mental, Learning, or Social Challenges What happens when your child’s development takes an unexpected turn, and you suddenly realize their path is different from what you imagined? Raising a child with physical, mental, learni…

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Ep. 82 Stopping The Midlife Spread Your Way By Getting Off The Couch 33:25

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Are you a couch potato? A Sofa Spud? Does your critical voice constantly call you lazy? Do you plan on working out but don’t follow through? Someone looking to stop the weight gain as you juggle all the demands of midlife which leave little time for the gym? This is the episode for you!!!! We all know the stats: working out is essential for the wel…

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Emergency Episode Ep. 81 School Anxiety: Three Coping Skills Parents and Kids Can Use Right Now! 8:09

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It's August and you may be one of those parents sending an anxious child off to school, college, trade school, or the world of full time work. Yep, it's animal house right under your own roof. If it feels a little crazy, I'm here to bring you a bit of calm. In this episode, you'll learn: The practical science of why your child's anxiety is contagio…

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Ep. 80 Mental Wellness: Having Fun Building Self-Confidence & Self-Awareness with the Enneagram! (Part 2 External Self-Awareness) 31:40

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Have you ever wondered how others see you and how it shapes who you are? External self-awareness is crucial for cultivating mental wellness, yet many of us overlook it, believing that internal self-awareness is enough. In this episode, MJ and her guest explore why both are essential. Through real-life examples and practical insights, you'll discove…

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Ep. 79 Mental Wellness: Having Fun Building Self-Confidence & Self-Awareness with the Enneagram! (Part 1 Internal Self-Awareness) 26:06

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Join MJ Murray Vachon, a licensed clinical social worker, as she explores the depths of self-awareness with a guest who shares his journey of understanding through the Enneagram personality test. This unscripted conversation will help you learn the intricacies of internal self-awareness, the importance of values, and how tools like the Enneagram ca…

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Ep. 78 Mental Wellness: Turning Midlife Anxiety from Adult Child into Calm and Effective Parenting! 28:15

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Welcome to Inner Challenge, a podcast dedicated to mental wellness. In this episode, MJ and her guest explore the theme 'How do I stay sane when my adult children are distressed?' Join the unscripted conversation between the host and a mother in mid-life who grapples with the struggles of supporting her adult children while maintaining her own ment…

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Ep. 77 Mental Wellness: Anxiety and the Immigration Journey: Practical Coping Skills 16:42

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Is there anything quite as inspiring as the Olympics! This episode may be it!! Join MJ and her guest, a wise young man who immigrated from Asia at the age of six, as he shares his experiences and challenges growing up in a new land. From dealing with the pain of cultural shocks and relational differences to finding solace in simple activities like …

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Ep. 76 Mental Wellness: Coping Skills to Tame Cell Phone Anxiety: Finding Balance in a Digital World!” 33:50

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It's summertime! Time for the beach, walks and sitting outside with friends-real friends not virtual friends. In one of her favorite episodes MJ talks with a neuroscience major who becomes her own cell phone therapist. This episode will give you not only the science of why it is hard to stop using our phones but little known solutions for this BIG …

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Ep. 75 Mental Wellness: Coping Skills to Improve Relationships with People Who Hold Different Views! 33:16

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While MJ is on summer hiatus she will be sharing some of her favorite episodes! Taping for Season 4 beings in August and MJ would love to have you or someone you think is interesting as a guest. If interested email:mj@mjmurrayvachon.com Enjoy this episode, where MJ's guest shares his perspective on maintaining mental health through habits, relation…

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Ep. 74 Mental Wellness & Hedy Schleifer (Part 2) 36:31

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In this podcast episode, MJ continues a conversation with Hedy Schleifer, an internationally renowned relationship builder and motivational speaker. Hedy introduces the latest iteration of ECT (Encountered Centered Transformation), emphasizing that peace begins with the family through strong, committed partnerships. They discuss the process of host…

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Ep. 73 EMERGENCY PODCAST! Mental Wellness & Inside Out 2 16:36

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Join me on this emergency podcast episode as I analyze 'Inside Out 2,' the Pixar sequel depicting the emotional life of Riley, a young adolescent. As a therapist with extensive experience in adolescent mental health, I delve into the film's portrayal of teen anxiety, its causes, and societal norms contributing to the current mental health crisis. I…

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Ep. 72 Mental Wellness & Hedy Schleifer on Relationships! (Part 1) 45:24

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In this episode MJ is excited to share her conversation with Hedy Schleifer, an internally renowned relationship builder and motivational speaker. Hedy discusses her work on Encountered Centered Transformation (ECT), emphasizing that peace begins with family and strong partnerships. She explains her distinctions between the individual and relationa…

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Ep.71 Mental Wellness: Coping Skills & Fun Ways to Improve Family Relationships!! 33:31

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It isn't hard to hear about bad news, but in many neighborhoods, there is good news to share! In this podcast episode, MJ presents inspiring everyday wins that uplift our mental wellness and add unexpected but fulfilling fun to life. From a broken window incident that demonstrates amazing problem-solving and accountability, to new parents navigatin…

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Ep. 70 Mental Wellness: Quick & Easy Coping Skills for Parenting an Anxious Child! 45:03

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Join MJ and her guest, a mother of two, as they delve into the challenges of parenting amidst anxiety, emphasizing the development of emotional intelligence. The differing experiences of anxiety in this mother's two children illustrate the diverse emotional landscapes parents must traverse. MJ shares her model of emotional regulation, which encoura…

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Ep. 69 A Tribute to Jay Caponigro: One Year Later ( Mental Wellness & Cancer) 49:19

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Join MJ as she pays tribute to Jay Caponigro, an ordinary guy who did some extraordinary things with his one life. In this encore, Jay and his wife Lyn share their journey through cancer. In their humble yet very honest way, they discuss the complex emotional, psychological, and spiritual journey through the lens of mental wellness. They emphasize …

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Ep. 68 Mental Wellness: Coping Skills for Retirement: Releasing Anxiety and Embracing Personal Growth 36:43

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Join MJ and her guest as they discuss retirement, mental wellness, and embracing life's next chapters with openness and adaptability. In this episode MJ, shares insights about filming the Inner Challenge Masterclass and introduces a guest who has recently retired after a 50-year career. They explore the concept of 'Adulthood 2', a phase of life ide…

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Ep. 67 Mental Wellness: Training the Midlife Brain: Coping Skills to Release Anxiety and Enhance Emotional Wellbeing 22:03

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Join MJ as she announces a new partnership with Michael Joseph McDonald creating MasterClass: Mental Wellness our Inner Challenge! While MJ is in the studio filming she revisits an encore episode on mental wellness. MJ discusses the importance of distinguishing between the brain and the mind, emphasizing that mental wellness involves both treating …

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Ep.66 Mental Wellness: Coping Skills for Managing Anxiety When Leaving a Narcissist in Midlife 37:56

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This may be MJ’s favorite episode! Join MJ as she talks with a remarkable woman who shares her journey of leaving a manipulative and narcissistic spouse. Despite her successful career in tech and multiple talents, she faced a struggle at home that challenged her self-worth and independence. Through her story, the podcast delves into the nature of n…

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Ep. 65 Mental Wellness: Coping Skills to increase Relational & Social Intelligence in Midlife! 28:36

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In this episode, MJ shares her the theory of social and relational intelligence as well as an awesome one pager! We all know that relationships are key to cultivating mental wellness but so often relationships can make us unhappy or even miserable. This episode explains how belonging and being known are fundamental to human mental health and outlin…

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Ep. 64 Mental Wellness: Coping Skills for the Stay-at-Home Parenting Journey 36:10

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Join MJ and her guest as they embark on a captivating journey into the realm of stay-at-home parenting. Witnessing a notable 10% surge from 2022 to 2023, more parents have chosen to transition from their corporate roles to become the full-time CEOs of their households. In today's enlightening discussion, our guest sheds light on her own unexpected …

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Ep. 63 Mental Wellness & Love Beyond Travis,Taylor & Valentine's Day! 43:40

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Get ready to dive into a captivating conversation that goes beyond the usual chatter about Taylor, Travis, and Valentine's Day! MJ and special guest Elly Wynia LCSW, a seasoned relationship expert,(https://ellywynia.com/) are turning the spotlight on the country's buzzing atmosphere of LOVE. In this episode, they explore the intricate dynamics of r…

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Ep.62 Mental Wellness: Coping Skills for Managing the Anxiety of TikTok Addiction! 43:05

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Join MJ on a six-month journey with her guest, who initiates a self-imposed TikTok Block. Initially struggling with phone overuse, especially on TikTok, the guest deletes the app and shares valuable insights and strategies regarding the effects this has on her mental and physical wellness over time. The transformation illustrates the power of socia…

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Ep. 61 Mental Wellness: Specific Coping Skills for & Losing Weight Your Way in Young Adulthood, Midlife & the Golden Years 45:39

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Happy New Year! In this episode, MJ talks with personal trainer and weight loss coach, Julie Hamilton, about abandoning the quest for the perfect diet and instead focusing on what works for you. They discuss a practical and achievable approach to weight loss that begins with the question, "What foods can you not give up?" (MJ's – lattes and Julie's…

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Ep. 60 Life's Wisdom and Coping Skills for Kids from 1-93 (Encore) 35:04

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Learning from Age: Wisdom and Insights on Mental Wellbeing How are your New Year's Resolutions going??? Hope to lose some weight? Do a bit more exercise? Maybe less phone time or more sleep. All useful but in this episode MJ invites us to turn our resolutions toward bettering our relationships with those who matter most to us: family and friends. M…

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Ep. 59 Mental Wellness: My favorite Coping Skills & Insights of 2023!! 34:09

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Ep. 53 Mental Wellness & 2023 In this final episode of 2023, MJ looks back on the year and shares her favorite Inner Challenge Insights from this years’ episodes. She celebrates her People of the Year, Grace Morrison, her podcast consultant, and Taylor Swift! Two badass millennials !! Her top ten Inner Challenge Insights underscore the value of cul…

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Ep. 58 Mental Wellness: Coping Skills for Family Holidays: Reducing Anxiety and Avoiding the Grinch Effect!! 30:59

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Join MJ and life coach Joan Claire Gilbert as they ponder some of the holiday classics! You know those family issues that can turn you into The Grinch. We might not have Peace on Earth this holiday season but MJ and Joan Claire give some practical solutions to help you make your holiday a bit brighter. They share some ideas to help you not let your…

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Ep. 57 Mental Wellness: David Romanelli's Coping Skills for Improving Family Relationships During a Child’s Illness! 35:54

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It's the season of turkey, cranberries (who eats these??) and THANKS! Join MJ and her guest, best selling author and wellness innovator David Romanelli, as they gather around the table and talk gratitude. Usually at this time of year podcasts feature episodes about how to tolerate your great uncle who drinks too much or your family member who won't…

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Ep. 56 Mental Wellness: The Science of Compassion as a Coping Skill for Improving Relationships &Wellbeing!! 44:22

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Join MJ as she talks with her husband Dr. Dominic Vachon. No, they aren't talking about wash,(which he excels at) or raising kids but COMPASSION! As Director of Notre Dame's, Ruth Hildebrand Center for Compassion in Medicine, Dr. Dom has a lot to say but it's how he says it that makes this episode a MUST. In these challenging times of war, politica…

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Ep. 55 Midlife Exercise: Building Confidence and Getting Off the Couch! 33:02

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Are you a couch potato? A Sofa Spud? Does your critical voice constantly call you lazy? Do you plan on working out but don’t follow through? This is the episode for you!!!! We all know the stats: working out is essential for the wellness of our body, spirit and mind. But, what to do if you’re a GOOD person but can’t get yourself to exercise? Maybe …

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Ep. 54 Coping Skills to Manage Anxiety & Other Difficult Emotions in Midlife: Taming and Aiming (Part 2) 40:48

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Want to feel better? Get better at feeling!!! In this episode MJ and her guest dive into the model MJ has created to manage feelings in a more direct and healthy way. Most of us are taught to use an external mindset to manage our feelings. You know, Blame & Unclaim--send a text complaining how awful someone is, doom scroll, eat chips or have a glas…

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Ep. 53 Coping Skills to Manage Anxiety & Other Difficult Emotions in Midlife: Naming (Part 1) 36:39

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Stop Trying to Feel Better and Get Better at Feeling? This pithy statement, credited to Whitney Johnson, sums up this episode. Did you know the average feeling moves through us in 90 seconds? EXCEPT, most of us disrupt this natural process by avoiding, minimizing, maximizing or soothing our emotional reactions because at about the 30 second mark fe…

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Ep.52 No-Cost Ways to Renewing Your Anxious & Weary Spirit in Midlife 22:15

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Welcome to Season 3!!! One of the most underutilized tools in cultivating mental wellness is your spirit!It's with you from the minute you're born so why not figure out how to use it to feel better? Join MJ for this 20 minute episode where she shares 10 Inner Challenge Insights to help you figure out how to boost your spirit. Our contemporary cultu…

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Ep. 51 An Easy Way to Use Mindfulness to Decrease Everyday Anxiety! 31:51

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August brings with it lots of new pressures! Yep! Listen to this live coaching session as MJ explores with a D1 Athlete how he grew into handling the pressure. Be it on the field of life or football our mind is the best tool we have to manage pressure. This is a LEARNED skill and this episodes gives very doable tools to balance the ups and downs so…

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Ep. 50 Creating a Foolproof Morning Routine to Reduce Anxiety, Boost Productivity, and Improve Wellbeing! 34:36

1y ago34:36

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As we say good-by to another summer we find ourselves once again facing the dreaded MORNING ROUTINE! Listen as MJ and her guest dive into the latest science that helps us get up and go each and every morning. You might be surprised that a little knowledge can make a HUGE difference in how you start your day! Why not get this new season off to a gre…

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Ep. 49 Coping Skills to Reduce Midlife Anxiety in Parenting Adult Children and Improve Relationships 31:05

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In this episode, MJ and her guest explore the theme 'How do I stay sane when my adult children are distressed?' Join the unscripted conversation between the host and a mother in her mid-life who grapples with the struggles of supporting her adult children while maintaining her own mental wellness. By sharing real-life challenges, strategies for emo…

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Ep. 48 Coping Skills to Reduce the Anxiety & Low Self-Self Esteem Caused by Comparison 27:01

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In this live coaching session, MJ works with a college student who is courageous enough to battle comparison head on! Is comparison really a thief of joy or is it just a human reaction that we can acknowledge and work with in order to get a more accurate picture of a situation. Sit back listen and learn, you're gonna love this young mans' journey! …

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Ep. 47 Coping Skills For Emotional Healing in Loss & Grief 30:43

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Grief and Loss, while being a natural part of life, brings most of us face to face with many new and often uncomfortable feelings, situations and relationships. Grief not faced or processed easily disrupts mental wellness. Listen as this wise and articulate woman shares the road she traveled after losing her husband of 41 years. Her insights and pr…

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Ep. 46 Coping Skills to Reduce Procrastination & Get Sh*t Done! 37:23

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Don't put off listening to this episode on Procrastination! In this episode, a podcast listener takes on the role of guest to explore his problem with procrastination! You may be surprised (and relieved) to learn the origin of procrastination is not laziness. Tune in as MJ shares with this young man her tested and successful method of dancing with …

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Ep. 45 : Practical Coping Skills for Midlife Weight Loss! 32:42

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I want to lose weight! I have tried everything!I think about it daily! When I look at all the various diets they all are too much work, too expensive or too confusing. Today's guest is one of the few people I have talked to about losing weight, and trust me I have talked to thousands, that never said any of the above statements. Instead, one night …

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Ep. 44 Mental Wellness and Family Caregiving! 39:59

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The very essence of family revolves around caregiving. Yet, amidst the chaotic demands of work and our daily lives, we often find ourselves struggling to provide the heartfelt care to those we love the most. And of course, there is the additional challenge of caring for those family members who can truly test our patience! In this episode, MJ engag…

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Ep.43 : Coping Skills for Adulting! Adulting! Adulting! 31:18

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On today’s episode, MJ and her guest take on the topic of Adulting! Adulting! Adulting! As children we are given the impression that becoming an adult is an on/off switch. Something that automatically happens at 18, 21 or when we become a parent. In reality, becoming an adult is more like a dimmer switch, a way of life that we grow into as we figur…

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Ep.42 Who Am I? Legally Blonde Edition! 37:48

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This is a delightful episode! Join MJ as she wraps up her series on Ages & Stages with a guest who went back to law school in her 50's!! What kind of Ager are you? Hopefully an Engager! Not sure what that means? Listen to this episode whether you're 30 or 80 as our guest shares the Engager Mindset. Most of us have interests and dreams that are set …

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Ep.41 Ages & Stages: Young Adulthood to Old Age 23:42

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Listen as MJ shares the GPS from young adulthood to old age. This episode starts where Ep. 38 left off, giving accessible and vital information to help you navigate each life stage with more ease. Knowledge not only helps us cultivate mental wellness but it just makes living a whole lot more fun! One listener commented, "Why do I know more about my…

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Ep. 40 Who Am I? External Self-Awareness (Part 2) 34:27

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Listen as last week's guest takes on a topic he had not anticipated-- external self-awareness. In this episode, MJ helps guide this young man with how to take feedback from others so he can answer the question, Who Am I? more fully. Being open to feedback is a learned skill. MJ shares a process she created to help manage the natural demon of defens…

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Ep.39 Who Am I? Internal Self-Awareness (Part 1) 28:06

1+ y ago28:06

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What Disney Princess are You? Is your Myers-Briggs type ENFJ or ISTP? Maybe your top two E-Colors are yellow/red. What number are you on the Enneagram? Yes, personality inventories are a fun and helpful way to give us words for what we often know about ourself. Join MJ as she talks with a 20 year old who shares how taking the Enneagram not only hel…

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