Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Fitness, Menopause, Empty Nest Confidence, Health & Mindset, Women over 40

239. Why Overthinking Keeps You Stuck in Midlife


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You know that moment when you're standing in the kitchen, staring at two different snacks, and you just can't decide? It's not really about the snack. It's the mental spiral that's running the show.

In midlife, overthinking becomes the default. You're juggling shifting roles, changing bodies, and trying to keep up with everything that used to feel automatic. But now? Every decision feels heavier. You're constantly planning, researching, second-guessing… and feeling more stuck than ever.

In episode 239, "Why Overthinking Keeps You Stuck in Midlife," we explore how mental clutter, perfectionism, and people-pleasing can quietly drain your confidence and energy and how what feels like "playing it safe" is actually keeping you from moving forward.

You'll hear relatable stories—including one about a client who spent so much time creating the perfect workout plan… she never actually worked out. You'll learn why more effort isn't what's missing—and why what you genuinely need is clarity, movement, and self-trust.

We talk about:

  • How overthinking in midlife often disguises itself as "being responsible"

  • The real cost of decision fatigue (spoiler: it's more than mental exhaustion)

  • What it looks like to take messy, empowered action—even if it's not perfect

If you're tired of living in your head and ready to reconnect with yourself…

Take the next step:

📘 Get on the waitlist for my new book: Pursue Your Spark – Your Guide to Escaping Midlife Traps, Reclaiming Confidence, and Living Fully

🎯 Explore deeper support inside the Pursue Your Spark Blueprint course

Because of the clarity, confidence, and momentum you're craving? It's already within you, and you must trust yourself enough to begin.

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