You’ve probably heard that laughter is the best medicine, and science agrees. But did you know that being funny isn’t something you’re either born with or not? My guest today, Lynn Harris, founder of Gold Comedy, is here to show us that everyone can learn to tap into humor—yes, even you.

In this episode, Lynn shares how comedy is not only a tool for entertainment but also for empowerment, especially for women over 40 and 50 navigating midlife changes. We talk about why women are often conditioned to laugh at jokes instead of making them, how comedy builds confidence, and why humor is such a powerful form of self care.

Lynn also gives practical advice for midlife women who might want to try comedy for fun, personal growth, or even as a new career path. Whether you dream of stepping on stage, adding more lightness into your conversations, or simply boosting your self confidence, this conversation will inspire you to see your funny side in a whole new way.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why midlife is the perfect time to embrace your funny side
• How comedy builds confidence and connection
• Practical steps to notice humor in everyday life
• Why humor is one of the most powerful forms of self care for women in midlife

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Connect with Lynn Harris and learn more about Gold Comedy: goldcomedy.com
• Follow Gold Comedy on Instagram: @goldcomedy
• Try laughter yoga! Listen to the MYM episode with Cathy Nesbitt

💛 Join us in Midlife Pivot on Patreon to hear my bonus conversation with Lynn about how to actually get started with comedy - and what we think about the idea of being "too much": www.patreon.com/mindyourmidlife.

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Ever asked yourself, why do I feel guilty taking time for myself? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to carry that belief anymore. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife, I’m sharing the powerful practice of EFT tapping and guiding you through a step-by-step session designed to help midlife women release stress, embrace self care, and shift limiting beliefs.

We’ll explore what tapping actually is, how and why it works on both your emotions and your nervous system, and how women over 40 can use it to lower stress, calm the mind, and build confidence in daily life. Plus, you’ll leave with a guided tapping practice you can return to anytime you need to reset.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

 ✔ The research behind tapping and its ability to lower cortisol and calm the nervous system
 ✔ How to use EFT tapping to move through emotions, stress, and old beliefs
 ✔ A guided tapping practice you can repeat anytime you need clarity, calm, and confidence to take time for yourself

🎯 OMG Moment: Tapping is easy, effective, and even research-backed.

Take Action
Save this episode and come back to the tapping practice whenever you need to calm stress, clear limiting beliefs, or simply remind yourself that self care is your right. 

Want more guided sessions? Join me in Patreon for additional tapping practices you can follow along with anytime.

Related episodes:

• Katharine Giovanni on forgiveness
• Tapping with Rachel McGuire

Why This Episode Matters
Midlife doesn’t have to mean more stress, less energy, and constant pressure to do more. With simple, science-backed tools like tapping, women over 40 can create mindset shifts that unlock confidence, emotional balance, and fulfillment.

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Whether or not you've personally dealt with abuse, you most likely know someone who has. In this powerful episode of Mind Your Midlife, I talk with domestic abuse survivor and advocate Tiffiny Newton about how women over 40 and 50 can recognize the signs of abuse, protect their self confidence, and reclaim their joy.

Tiffiny shares her personal journey of leaving an abusive relationship and transforming that pain into purpose—helping women spot red flags, set boundaries, and understand that real self care starts with safety. This conversation is heavy, but it’s one every midlife woman needs to hear.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

✔ Why abuse isn’t just physical—and how emotional and psychological abuse can quietly strip away your self confidence
 ✔ The red flags midlife women should watch for in dating and long-term relationships
 ✔ How to support a friend or family member you suspect is experiencing abuse
 ✔ Why silence and shame keep women stuck—and how awareness becomes your superpower
 ✔ The difference between healthy disagreements and dangerous control

🎯 OMG Moment: Abuse thrives in silence. If you’re questioning whether something in your relationship is abuse, that’s the answer—trust your gut.

Take Action

Pause and check in with yourself. Are disagreements in your relationship rooted in respect and safety—or do they make you feel fear, shame, or powerlessness? If something feels off, listen to your instincts. 

And if you suspect someone you love is struggling, the simplest words—“I’m here if you need to talk”—can open the door.

Find Tiffiny's book, Behind The Smile, at cherylpfischer.com/read.

Join Cheryl and Tiffiny in Patreon (https://patreon.com/mindyourmidlife) for tips on how to talk with younger women and teens about abuse, personal strength, and protecting themselves.

Why This Episode Matters

Midlife women deserve joy, fulfillment, and healthy love. But too often, fear and silence keep abuse hidden. By talking about this openly, we make it safer for women to recognize abuse, break free, and build a stronger mindset toward confidence and healing.

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Ever feel like your brain just won’t stop racing? Imagine getting your steps in and finding your calm—all in just ten minutes.

In this episode, I guide you through a simple but powerful walking meditation designed especially for midlife women. You’ll combine movement with mindfulness so you can release stress, clear your head, and boost your mood—without having to sit still or “do meditation perfectly.” Whether you’re walking in nature, around your neighborhood, or even pacing in your living room, this practice will help you feel grounded, present, and ready to take on your day.

TLDR: Start at 6:30 into the episode and jump right into the meditation.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

✔ How to link your breath with your steps to create instant calm
 ✔ A simple way to tune in to your senses and stay present
 ✔ Why walking meditation can reduce stress, boost mood, and even spark creativity
 ✔ How gratitude can transform your walk into a joyful, soul-filling ritual

🎯 OMG Moment: You don’t have to stop moving to find your calm—in fact, sometimes the easiest way to quiet your mind is to keep walking.

Take Action
Save this episode in your podcast app so you can come back to it anytime you need a quick mental reset. Next time you walk—whether it’s down the street or around the block—try this guided meditation and see how you feel afterward. 

Make sure you've joined me in the Collective in Midlife Pivot on Patreon - more meditations and tapping exercises are coming your way this month.

Why This Episode Matters
Midlife can be full of stress, transitions, and constant to-do lists. A walking meditation is a simple, free, and accessible tool to bring more peace and presence into your day—no special equipment, gym membership, or fancy retreat required. Just you, your breath, and your steps.

🎧 Hit follow now and join me next week for more mindset tools to help you feel confident, centered, and energized in midlife.

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If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or 60s, you’ve probably had this moment: You should feel confident by now… but you find yourself staring at a decision, second-guessing every move, and wondering why it feels so hard to just choose.

In this episode, I’m sharing:

• Why so many midlife women struggle to make decisions (it’s not just you!)
• The surprising ways overthinking keeps us stuck
• A personal turning point that taught me the value of support
• How to stop waiting for “perfect clarity” before you act
• Why I created the Midlife Pivot Patreon—a space designed for steady encouragement, practical tools, and community

Whether you’re making a big life change or just want to stop second-guessing your daily choices, this conversation will help you take the next step—without having it all figured out first.

Links & Resources:

• Join the Midlife Momentum Collective ($9/month) or the Midlife Breakthrough Experience ($99/month) → patreon.com/mindyourmidlife
• Follow me on Instagram for midlife mindset boosts → @cherylpfischer

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Ever wondered why you’re wide awake at 3am—and nothing seems to help? You’re not broken, and you’re definitely not alone. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife, I sit down with sleep coach Morgan Adams to talk about why so many women over 40 and women over 50 struggle with sleep—and what actually works to get it back.

Morgan shares her own journey from years of insomnia and dependence on medication to finally experiencing deep, restorative sleep. Now, she helps midlife women reclaim their nights through powerful mindset shifts, hormone-aware strategies, and science-backed tools that actually work.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

✔ Why sleep problems are so common for midlife women—and it’s not just menopause
 ✔ What CBT-I is and why it’s more effective than melatonin or sleep meds
 ✔ How your mindset, thoughts, and language affect your sleep patterns
 ✔ Practical, healthy sleep habits that support hormone balance and self care

🎯 OMG Moment: You need to see and experience sun first thing in the morning.  This one habit could change everything.

Take Action

Connect with Morgan at morganadamswellness.com.

Listen to the perimenopause sleep episode with Carin Luna-Ostaseski and find your new favorite menopause products at hotorjustme.com.

🌟 BONUS CONTENT IN PATREON

Want more? In our Midlife Pivot Patreon community, Morgan shares 3 simple sleep tips you can try immediately—no pills, no products, no pressure.
💛 Join us now and listen free for August: www.patreon.com/mindyourmidlife

Why This Episode Matters

In midlife, healthy sleep isn’t just a luxury—it’s foundational self care. If you’re exhausted, your mindset, mood, and relationships suffer. Midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a reset. Getting better sleep helps you step fully into your power as a woman over 40 or 50 with energy, clarity, and confidence to take on what’s next.

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Ever wish you could just ask someone what to do when midlife feels messy, unclear, or overwhelming? Now you can. Welcome to the very first episode of Ask Mind Your Midlife, a new Q&A series where I answer your real questions about confidence, mindset, purpose, and more—with practical ideas to get unstuck and feel more like yourself again.

In this episode, I’m tackling three listener questions: how to start meditating (without sitting still for hours), how to find purpose and passion after 50, and yes—even why I wear so much green.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

✔ Two easy ways to start meditating even if you’re busy, skeptical, or fidgety
 ✔ How to reframe the idea of “purpose” and start following your curiosity
 ✔ A mindset trick for reconnecting with what lights you up in midlife
 ✔ What your favorite color might say about your energy—and how to use that intentionally

🎯 OMG Moment: Midlife is your time to take just a little bit better care of yourself.  It matters - and it works.

Take Action

Have a midlife mindset question you want me to answer? Scroll down and click the link to text me your question for a future episode of Ask Mind Your Midlife.

Listen to the meditation episode.

Why This Episode Matters

Whether you’re figuring out your next chapter, exploring new habits, or just craving more confidence and joy in midlife, your questions matter. This new series gives us a chance to connect directly—and help you create the midlife you actually want.

🎧 Hit follow now and join me next week as we dive into SLEEP - and how to finally get the rest you deserve.

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Ever asked yourself, Is this all there is? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. In this powerful episode of Mind Your Midlife, I talk with bestselling author Joan Perry about how women over 50 can stop dragging their flower cart through life and finally start blooming.

Joan breaks down The Heroine’s Journey, her life-changing framework that helps midlife women move through disruption, reconnect with their self-worth, and build the mindset and stability they need to live with confidence, joy, and meaning.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

✔ Why so many midlife women feel stuck or unfulfilled—and what to do about it
 ✔ The difference between the Hero’s journey and the Heroine’s journey
✔ The four “flower cart wheels” that keep your life stable and rolling forward
✔ How to stop asking, What’s wrong with me? and start asking, What’s next for me?

🎯 OMG Moment: Your fulfillment doesn’t come from avoiding fear—it comes from blooming into who you really are.

Take Action
Check your “flower cart.” Are your four wheels—self-worth, finances, energy, and relationships—on tight and steady? If not, that’s the first place to start. Stabilize first. Then step into your next chapter with clarity and confidence.

Get Joan's book at cherylpfischer.com/read!

Why This Episode Matters
Midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s your call to adventure. But you can’t take the journey if you’re stuck on the side of the road with your wheels falling off. This conversation will help you name where you are, rebuild your strength, and realize you’re not alone. We all have a heroine’s journey—and yours is just getting started.

🎧 Hit follow now and join me next week for our first ever Q&A episode where I’ll be answering your real-life questions about mindset, career shifts, relationships, and whatever else you’ve been dying to ask.

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What if the thing you're most afraid of isn’t actually the problem—but the story you’re telling yourself about it is?

In this episode, I sit down with transformation coach Lisa Andria to talk about what happens in midlife when we’re craving change but feel stuck in fear, doubt, or the belief that we might mess everything up. Lisa shares her story of leaving the corporate world, healing from burnout, and building a life that aligns with her purpose—and she gives us the tools to do the same.

We talk about limiting beliefs, the mental blocks that keep us from moving forward, and why midlife is the perfect time to break free from the patterns that no longer serve us.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

✔ What limiting beliefs are and how they secretly shape your decisions
 ✔ How to recognize the emotional blocks holding you back in midlife
 ✔ A simple phrase (“plug the hose!”) that can interrupt negative thought spirals

🎯 OMG Moment: What if trusting yourself makes all the difference?

Take Action
The next time fear or doubt creeps in, pause and notice the story you're telling yourself. Then ask: “Is this actually true?” Shift the narrative and remind yourself you can always begin again—with trust, not perfection.

Connect with Lisa online at www.ladieswholeap.com. 

Why This Episode Matters
Midlife isn’t a dead end—it’s a doorway. But stepping through that door requires courage, curiosity, and the willingness to let go of beliefs that no longer serve you. If you’ve been feeling stuck or wondering “what’s next?”—this episode is your starting point.

🎧 Hit follow now so you don’t miss next week’s episode, where we’ll explore how to break out of the comparison trap and finally trust yourself in the decisions you make.

💛 Join the conversation and access the extra bonus interview with Lisa inside our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/mindyourmidlife.

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Ever feel stuck when someone asks what you really want? Like… how are you supposed to answer that with everything going on? If you’re a midlife woman navigating shifting priorities, menopause, and what can feel like a midlife crisis, you’re not alone—and it’s not too late to get clear.

In this episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite tools to help you stop spinning your wheels and start uncovering what actually lights you up. (Hint: It’s not another to-do list.) Whether you’re 40, 50, or somewhere in between, this mindset shift will help you start dreaming again—with clarity, intention, and a little fun.

💛 If you’ve been too busy to figure out what you want or feel nervous about reinventing yourself, this episode is for you.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

✔ Why women over 40 often struggle to name what they really want—and how to change that
 ✔ The brain science behind vision boards (and why they actually work)
 ✔ How to use feelings, not goals, to guide your next chapter
 ✔ Why starting something new in midlife is a powerful act of self-care and confidence
 ✔ How to use your reticular activating system to support mental clarity and happiness

🎯 OMG Moment:
Don’t let the question “What do I want?” feel like a weight around your neck. It’s not pressure—it’s a gift to rediscover who you are and who you want to be next.

Take Action

Want a step-by-step guide for building a vision board that actually reflects your midlife goals and feelings? Join me on Patreon for the full how-to and bonus tools (including ChatGPT prompts!): patreon.com/mindyourmidlife

Why This Episode Matters

Midlife women are too often told to quiet down or just coast—but that’s not you. If you’re craving fulfillment, a mindset shift, or a fresh sense of purpose, this episode is a gentle nudge to get curious again. You don’t need a 5-year plan. You just need a vision for how you want to feel.

🎧 Hit follow now and join me next week for a deep dive into limiting beliefs—and how to stop letting them hold you back from the life you deserve.

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