Mother's Day can be a difficult time for many women in midlife, as it brings up a range of mixed emotions and challenges related to motherhood. This podcast episode explores the various mothering issues that arise during this holiday. Dr. Natalie reflects on her own experiences as a mother and discusses the different relationships women have with their own mothers. She also addresses the societal expectations and pressures surrounding motherhood, as well as the complexities of being a non-traditional mother. The episode encourages self-reflection, compassion, and healing for the many of us who find Mother's Day to be a challenging day.

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How Midlife Crisis Looks Different for Women

In this episode of Midlife Crisis to a Centered Life Thriving, Dr. Natalie helps us debunk the mystery of midlife crisis. She explains that this is a natural part of the transition into the second stage of life and the term crisis is the best description for the insurmountable amount of changes we are going through at this stage in life. She emphasizes that midlife crisis is not a character flaw, and urges us to stop judging ourselves so harshly for struggling at this stage of our lives.

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In today's episode, Dr. Natalie and Rachel Astarte discuss the challenges faced by women in midlife, such as the comparison trap and the need to redefine oneself. Rachel encourages listeners to embrace the transformative process of midlife by leaning into your own wisdom and power. In this conversation, Dr. Natalie and Rachel Astarte discuss the importance of self-work and self-development.

Dr. Orazie Cook, founder of Praline's Backyard Foundation, shares her inspiring story and the mission of her organization. The foundation aims to remove barriers for domestic violence survivors by providing immediate housing and foster support for their pets. Dr. Cook emphasizes the importance of partnerships and corporate responsibility in addressing this issue. She also highlights the need to raise awareness and educate the public about domestic violence and the challenges faced by survivors.

In this episode of Midlife Crisis to a Centered Life Thriving, Sabine Schoepke and Dr. Natalie discuss the challenges and discomfort that come with personal growth and change. They emphasize the importance of embracing these challenges as a sign of growth and progress. They also highlight the value of taking small steps towards change instead of making drastic leaps. The conversation explores the concept of pushing through challenges and the rewards that come from persevering. They discuss the importance of trusting the process and enjoying the journey, rather than focusing solely on the destination by shifting our mindset, living in the present moment, and finding joy in the unknown.

In this conversation, Dr. Natalie interviews Sophie Deslauriers, who shares her personal journey of overcoming challenges and reinventing herself. Sophie discusses her background, including her experiences with divorce, financial challenges, cancer, and having a baby late in life and through the pandemic. She explains her decision to forgo traditional cancer treatment and instead focus on mindset shifting and personal healing. Sophie also shares her passion for working with women and creating a safe space for them to transform and thrive.

In this episode, Susan Gold shares her journey of escaping a challenging upbringing and finding her own path to personal and professional success. She recounts her experiences working with Barbara Walters and Andy Warhol. Susan discusses the importance of living from the inside out and embracing change and growth. She also shares her insights on recognizing and overcoming patterns of behavior that she thought were helping her, but in the end were hurting her.

Overall, Susan's story is one of resilience, transformation, and finding authentic freedom. In this conversation, Susan Gold shares her personal journey of healing from a toxic family system and offers insights and advice for others going through similar experiences. The conversation covers topics such as facing fear, seeking support, the importance of therapy and social support, reciprocity in relationships, and the power of sharing experiences and providing support. The conversation also highlights the importance of choosing self-empowerment and creating a life that aligns with one's true desires.

Takeaways

During this podcast, Dr. Natalie interviews Kim Benoy, a podcast host and advocate for inspiring women in midlife. They discuss Kim's journey and the challenges faced by women in midlife. They also explore the importance of self-care, building self-confidence, and breaking patterns of feeling stuck. Dr. Natalie also tells us how Kim was a major inspiration behind starting the Midlife Crisis to a Centered Life Thriving podcast.

In this conversation, Dr. Natalie and her sister Leigh discuss various topics related to personal experiences, challenges, and self-growth. They touch on job downsizing, growing up in an alcoholic family, and the importance of self-worth. They also explore the concepts of blame shifting, self-betrayal, and making empowered decisions during midlife transitions. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the need to take control of situations and focus on personal growth and self-awareness.