In this Halloween-week episode of Midlife and Glowing, Alicia and Nicole shine a light on the scariest thing of all: the stories we tell ourselves in midlife—and how to rewrite them. We unpack common limiting beliefs (“I’m invisible now,” “It’s too late to change,” “I don’t recognize my body,” “Everyone else is doing it better,” “I should have it all figured out”), why they show up in perimenopause, and simple, science-informed ways to shift your narrative so you can feel calmer, stronger, and more like you.

You’ll hear how chronic negative self-talk impacts stress and brain health, plus practical tools—awareness journaling, reframes, evidence-collecting, self-compassion, and community—that actually change how you feel day to day.

Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 Welcome & why “spooky stories” matter in midlife
02:00 Mindset, cortisol & cognition—why thoughts aren’t “just thoughts”
04:00 Five recurring midlife narratives we’re rewriting
08:00 Choosing your response (Viktor Frankl), comparison traps & social media
12:00 “I should have it all figured out by now” + real-life examples
14:00 What’s driving these narratives: hormones, transitions, culture
15:00 The toolkit: awareness, reframing, evidence, best-friend voice, journaling, community
17:00 Recap, reflection prompt & where to connect

📌 Resources Mentioned:
📚 The Law of Attraction by Esther & Jerry Hicks → https://amzn.to/4qA83nV
📖 A Changed Mind by David Bayer → https://amzn.to/4qgbgZh
🌟 Daily Glow Rituals Guide → https://stan.store/thedailyglowlife/p/daily-glow-rituals-guide

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