The Midlife Makeover Show | Women Over 40, Menopause Support, Life After Divorce, Empty Nest Advice, Aging Gracefully

261 šŸ› Beyond Self-Care: Reframing Your Mind for True Wellness with Dr. Amber Wardell

Listen Later

Join Wendy Valentine as she chats with Dr. Amber Wardell, psychologist, Psychology Today contributor, and author of Beyond Self Care Potato Chips. In this inspiring conversation, Amber shares the science of reframing our minds, rewiring our neural networks, and embracing nourishing self-care in a quick-fix culture. Get ready to ditch those metaphorical ā€œpotato chipsā€ and embrace deeper, more fulfilling self-care that truly supports your well-being.

Ā 

What Youā€™ll Learn:

  • The difference between quick-fix self-care and truly nourishing self-care
  • How to rewire your brain using ā€œtruth trenchesā€
  • The impact of perfectionism and how to overcome it
  • How to identify and release limiting beliefs
  • Why real self-care isnā€™t always easyā€”but itā€™s worth it
  • The importance of having honest conversations and building a trusted support circle

    • Ā 

    Episode Highlights:

    • Amberā€™s Journey: Amber shares her inspiration to become a psychologist, growing up with parents who struggled with mental health, and her mission to eliminate shame around it.
    • Unlearning Limiting Beliefs: How childhood experiences shape beliefs, and how unlearning them is a crucial part of self-growth.
    • Truth Trenches Explained: Amber explains her concept of ā€œTruth Trenchesā€ and how reframing thoughts can rewire the brain.
    • Identifying Truth vs. Lies: Amber provides practical advice on how to differentiate between limiting beliefs and reality.
    • Toxic Self-Care Culture: Amber talks about how social media often presents self-care in a rigid and unhealthy way.
    • The Pendulum of Self-Care: How self-care journeys often start with extremes before finding balance.
    • True Nourishing Self-Care: Amber shares what real, sustainable self-care looks like and how to balance quick fixes with deeper practices.
    • Self-Care in the Abyss: Amber discusses how self-care needs to adapt to lifeā€™s tougher moments and why ā€œpotato chipsā€ self-care is sometimes necessary.

      • Ā 

      šŸŽ§ Tune in now at themidlifemakeovershow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!

      Ā 

      šŸ‘‰ Connect with Amber

      Http://www.amberwardell.com

      Socials: @sensible_amber

      Ā 

      šŸ§˜ā€ā™€ļø Get the FREEDOM Meditations

      https://freedommeditations.com

      Ā 

      šŸ¤© Join the FREEDOM at Midlife Program

      http://freedomatmidlife.com

      Ā 

      šŸ“• Join the Women Waking Up Waitlist

      https://wendyvalentine.com/book

      Ā 

      šŸ¦øā€ā™€ļøĀ Take the Superhero Quiz

      http://mysuperheroquiz.comĀ 

      Ā 

      šŸ˜Š All the Midlife Goods

      https://wendyvalentine.com

      Ā 

      šŸŽ„ Subscribe to my YouTube channel

      http://midlifemakeoveryoutube.com

      Ā 

      šŸ’„ Follow me on IG

      https://www.instagram.com/wendy_valentine_/

      Ā 

      šŸ„° Get Your Free Happiness Hacks

      http://wendyvalentine.com/happiness

      Ā 

      šŸ›ļø Shop my Amazon Store

      http://amazon.wendyvalentine.comĀ 

      Ā 

      šŸŽ¤Nominate a GuestĀ 

      Ā http://midlifemakeoverguest.com

      Ā 

      ā­ļø Leave a 5 Star Review

      http://reviewtheshow.com

      Ā 

      Ā 

      Ā 

      ...more
      View all episodesView all episodes
      Download on the App Store
      The Midlife Makeover Show | Women Over 40, Menopause Support, Life After Divorce, Empty Nest Advice, Aging GracefullyBy Wendy Valentine - Podcaster, Author & Midlife Coach
      • 4.9
      • 4.9
      • 4.9
      • 4.9
      • 4.9

      4.9

      223 ratings

      More shows like The Midlife Makeover Show | Women Over 40, Menopause Support, Life After Divorce, Empty Nest Advice, Aging Gracefully

      View all
      Well Beyond 40 by JJ Virgin

      Well Beyond 40

      1,099 Listeners

      Plenty with Kate Northrup by Kate Northrup, Author, Entrepreneur, and Speaker

      Plenty with Kate Northrup

      656 Listeners

      The Rachel Hollis Podcast by Three Percent Chance

      The Rachel Hollis Podcast

      16,692 Listeners

      Energized with Dr. Mariza by Dr. Mariza Snyder

      Energized with Dr. Mariza

      995 Listeners

      The Dr. Hyman Show by Dr. Mark Hyman

      The Dr. Hyman Show

      9,280 Listeners

      Midlife Conversations with Natalie Jill by Natalie Jill

      Midlife Conversations with Natalie Jill

      635 Listeners

      Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Health, and Science for Women 35+ by Everyday Wellnessā„¢

      Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Health, and Science for Women 35+

      1,223 Listeners

      The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast by Kate Anthony, CPCC

      The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast

      574 Listeners

      The Divorce and BeyondĀ® Podcast with Susan Guthrie, Esq. by Susan Guthrie

      The Divorce and BeyondĀ® Podcast with Susan Guthrie, Esq.

      208 Listeners

      The Mel Robbins Podcast by Mel Robbins

      The Mel Robbins Podcast

      20,417 Listeners

      The Metabolism and Menopause Podcast by Stephanie Crassweller

      The Metabolism and Menopause Podcast

      218 Listeners

      Over 50 & Flourishing with Dominique Sachse by Dear Media

      Over 50 & Flourishing with Dominique Sachse

      838 Listeners

      Life after Kids with Drs. Brooke and Lynne by Drs. Brooke and Lynne

      Life after Kids with Drs. Brooke and Lynne

      98 Listeners

      The Jamie Kern Lima Show by Jamie Kern Lima

      The Jamie Kern Lima Show

      2,636 Listeners

      The Tamsen Show by Tamsen Fadal / Authentic Wave

      The Tamsen Show

      395 Listeners