Midlife Spotlight

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Weight gain. Tummies. Random hairs. 

The relationship with your midlife body can be complex.

In this episode Sara and Kate delve into the important topic of loving and appreciating your midlife  body. 
Loving your body is not about appearance; it's about making a conscious decision to treat your body with care and respect. 
Your body is unique, amazing, and worthy of care and appreciation, irrespective of societal standards. By making a deliberate choice to love and nurture your body, you can embark on a transformative journey toward greater self-acceptance, well-being, and happiness. 
And remember, you’re in a lifetime relationship with your body - so why not make it a good one?

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Every one of us has unique strengths and these are perhaps one of our most valuable assets when it comes to navigating through life. 
Relying on them can create a roadmap for not only dealing with challenging situations but also thriving through positive ones.
Kate and Sara share how they used their strengths to get through cancer, drinking and divorce.
There are many practical ways to identify strengths, including taking formal assessment tools like StrengthsFinder, observing activities that bring joy and flow, reflecting on past successes, and seeking feedback from others. 
Ultimately, understanding your strengths is key to self-awareness and provide a strong foundation for you to build your life on.
In this episode we refer the formal assessment tools for finding out your strengths:

• StrengthsFinder
• Strengths Profile
• VIA character strengths

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“I feel invisible,” is a common complaint for midlife women. But it’s never too late to become visible in your own life.
In this podcast episode, we discuss the concept of "invisible woman syndrome" that many women experience in midlife. We explore the idea that feeling invisible is not solely caused by society valuing younger individuals, but also by the suppression of certain parts of yourself for all the best of reasons. 
However it’s important to recognize and embrace all parts of yourself, even the ones that may be considered rebellious, wild, or lazy. 
By allowing these parts to be seen and heard, you can regain your sense of visibility and authenticity. We believe those parts hold the key to a more fulfilling and authentic life. 

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When the familiar roles and identities fade away, especially during transitional periods like midlife or retirement, a loss of meaning in your life can result. 
As we search for a new sense of meaning, it’s important to realize that meaning doesn't necessarily require grand gestures but can be found in the small things.
For example, by examining your routines and infusing them with intention and significance, you can rediscover meaning, presence, and joy in your daily activities. 
In this podcast episode, we look at how you can turn routines into rituals in order to cultivate a more meaningful and rewarding life.

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Many women feel overwhelmed at work.
In this podcast episode, we look at some reasons behind work overwhelm. These can include the fear of disappointing others, prioritizing other people's needs over your own, and striving for perfection. Unrealistic expectations from others and poor time and task management can also contribute to overwhelm. 
We then emphasize the need to become aware of your overwhelm and take intentional steps to address it, providing you with practical solutions.
Addressing work overwhelm not only improves well-being but also enhances productivity and performance. We encourage you to take small steps towards finding balance and reducing overwhelm in your own life..

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Perimenopause often comes with a massive helping of crankiness, anger, sadness, loss of confidence, anxiety, forgetfulness, and fatigue. No wonder we can feel like we’re losing it.

Acknowledging these mood swings are a normal part of hormonal changes and that many women go through similar experiences is the first step to getting to grips with them. You’re not alone and it’s completely normal to love your life one minute and the next to feel as though everything sucks.

In this podcast episode, we cover strategies for managing your moods. These include:

• Emotion management
• Mindful breathing
• Activities that bring you into the present moment
• EFT tapping (here’s a link to the Tapping Solution)
• Life coaching 

We also refer to some stats and facts from the following places you may find useful:

• American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
• Web MD

Remember, you're not going crazy. These midlife moods are real and they're vicious.  
Please consult your healthcare professional for medical advice if you need it.

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Midlife is a time when you may struggle with your weight. There’s new curves and lumpy bits. You eat a donut and gain 10 pounds. Your body feels like a stranger’s. 

So you try this diet, then that diet - but none of them work.

In this podcast episode, we discuss why diets are NOT a sustainable solution for weight loss. While they may lead to losing pounds, they’re frequently followed by weight regain, and are essentially punishment for being a certain size. 

Now that doesn’t mean you can’t lose weight in midlife. You can, by following these tips around

• what to eat
• when to eat

and thinking about

• why you eat

Weight loss is possible without resorting to diets. You can develop a positive relationship with food and yourself while nourishing your amazing body.

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If you have the career, the partner, the home, but still don’t feel happy - as though something’s missing in your life - you’re not alone.
There’s a difference between having purpose and meaning, and feeling joy in the moment.
However even when you realize this, knowing how to find that joy can be tricky.
In this podcast episode of Midlife Spotlight, we discuss one strategy for finding joy in the present by revisiting favorite activities from childhood - specifically by asking two questions:
What’s something that I enjoyed in my childhood that I no longer do?
How can I bring that back into my life?
We really encourage you to reflect on activities that you enjoyed as a child and consider how to reintroduce those experiences into your present life. Prioritizing happiness is not selfish but essential for your overall wellbeing and fulfillment.
We talked about the health benefits of focusing on happiness: here’s the link I referred to.
We also discussed the idea of being selfish - check out Episode 1 where we unpack this more.

If you liked these two questions and want more to help you find direction, download Kate’s 10 "Midlife map" questions.

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Are you one of the many midlife women telling yourself “you’re too old” to wear that dress, take that course, or start that new hobby? Did you ever consider that it’s this belief - and NOT your age - that’s stopping you doing what you want?

In this episode, we challenge the “I’m too old” mindset and discuss how to embrace the fear of discomfort that comes with change.

Both of us have made midlife shifts with careers, relationships, homes, and hobbies. They haven’t always been easy, but they’ve always been worth it. 

It’s so easy for your world to  become small and stagnant in midlife. By getting comfortable with being uncomfortable you’ll get to drink what Sara calls, “the juice of life”  - which gives you sense of vitality and excitement that you’ll never be too old for.

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If you’ve ever sacrificed not just your own wants, but also your own needs, because you’ve been told that putting yourself first is selfish, you’re in good company.

But it’s important to realize that being concerned excessively or exclusively with yourself, without regard for others, is 100% different from asserting your own desires.

In this podcast episode, we look at how constantly prioritizing others' needs leads to feeling unappreciated and undervalued, and serves up experiences of burnout, and mental exhaustion. We note that it's our generation who often struggles with this idea of “not being selfish” the most.

And because of this, we really encourage you to start with small steps in areas around:

• saying no
• setting boundaries
• honoring your physical needs

Feeling like you might be letting people down is a tough one for us midlife women. However taking care of your own wellbeing ultimately benefits both you and people around you. It enables you to show up as who and how you want to be - and that's a win all round.

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Disclaimer: This podcast, along with associated websites and social media materials, are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The views expressed are that of Sara Garska and Kate Campion, and that of our guests, respectively. It is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for medical questions.