The Mind Jab Podcast

I disappeared for a couple of weeks thanks to the proper stay-in-bed, feel-like-poo flu. 🤒😂

But while I was lying there feeling awful, something else crept in: guilt. I should be recording a podcast.

I should be posting.
I should be working.
I should be doing something.

Why are we so quick to turn needing to stop into something we're failing at?

In this episode, I talk about what happened when illness forced me to pause, the stories we tell ourselves when we're not being “productive”, and why starting again doesn't have to mean waiting until you're completely better, perfectly organised or feeling 100%.

Sometimes you need to pause. Sometimes you need to rest. And when you're ready, you simply begin again, exactly as you are.

There may also be a very small violin involved. 🎻😂

Because perhaps you're not broken. Perhaps you've just been carrying the wrong story.

🔗 Links & Resources Sleep Reset
👉 The Menopause Sleep Reset: A Guided Audio for Women Who Wake Between 2–4am
https://mindjab.gumroad.com/l/lxdvzs
Nervous System Reset
👉 Nervous System Reset for Women in Menopause
https://mindjab.gumroad.com/l/cjfdcu
✨ Work With Me
📩 General enquiries: [email protected]
✨ Connect With Me
📘 Facebook: Jeanette Mabin Hypnotherapy
📸 Instagram: @themindjabformenopause
🎵 TikTok: @themindjabformenopause

Have you ever caught yourself thinking... "What's wrong with me?" Maybe you've forgotten something, gained weight, felt overwhelmed, struggled with anxiety or found yourself blaming yourself for things outside your control.

But what if that's the wrong question?

In this first episode of Season 3, I introduce what I call The Broken Theory™... the hidden belief that many of us carry that somehow we're fundamentally flawed. It's a belief that quietly shapes the way we think, feel and respond to life's challenges, especially during menopause, stress and times of change. I'll explore where these beliefs often begin, why they feel so convincing, and how understanding them can be the first step towards lasting change.

Because maybe... You're Not Broken™.

Maybe you've simply been believing a story that was never yours to begin with. 

If this episode resonates with you, I'd love you to follow the podcast, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and join me as we continue exploring how to rewrite the stories that no longer serve us.

🔗 Links & Resources Sleep Reset
👉 The Menopause Sleep Reset: A Guided Audio for Women Who Wake Between 2–4am
https://mindjab.gumroad.com/l/lxdvzs
Nervous System Reset
👉 Nervous System Reset for Women in Menopause
https://mindjab.gumroad.com/l/cjfdcu
✨ Work With Me
📩 General enquiries: [email protected]
✨ Connect With Me
📘 Facebook: Jeanette Mabin Hypnotherapy
📸 Instagram: @themindjabformenopause
🎵 TikTok: @themindjabformenopause

Have you ever noticed how quickly you blame yourself?You forget something...
You gain weight...
You feel overwhelmed...
You lose confidence...
You struggle to cope...And somehow the first question becomes:"What's wrong with me?"

In this episode, I explore why so many women become their own harshest critic, especially during perimenopause and menopause.I'll share some personal stories, including my recent migraine, the guilt that came with simply needing to rest, and why I believe the biggest problem isn't always the symptoms themselves... it's the meaning we attach to them.

What if you're not broken?What if you've simply been asking yourself the wrong question?If you've ever felt like you've lost yourself, this episode is for you.💜

Because maybe... just maybe... you're not broken after all.🎧 If this episode resonates with you, I'd love you to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another woman who needs to hear these words today.

Remember...You're not broken. 💜

🔗 Links & Resources Sleep Reset
👉 The Menopause Sleep Reset: A Guided Audio for Women Who Wake Between 2–4am
https://mindjab.gumroad.com/l/lxdvzs
Nervous System Reset
👉 Nervous System Reset for Women in Menopause
https://mindjab.gumroad.com/l/cjfdcu
✨ Work With Me
📩 General enquiries: [email protected]
✨ Connect With Me
📘 Facebook: Jeanette Mabin Hypnotherapy
📸 Instagram: @themindjabformenopause
🎵 TikTok: @themindjabformenopause

Forget where you parked the car? Menopause.
Burnt the toast? Menopause.
Lost your temper? Definitely menopause.
Won Lotto? Apparently... menopause too. 🤣

In this episode of The Mind Jab Podcast, Jeanette takes a light-hearted look at one of the funniest parts of menopause: the way it somehow becomes the explanation for absolutely everything.
But beneath the laughter lies a much bigger question many women ask themselves:
"What's wrong with me?"

From brain fog and forgetfulness to confidence wobbles and feeling unlike yourself, this episode explores why so many women start doubting themselves during midlife, and why the answer might be much kinder than you think.
Because perhaps the problem isn't that you're broken.
Perhaps you're simply going through a transition nobody properly prepared you for.
And yes... men probably do need their own DIY Menopause Survival Kit.
💜 You're not broken.

ABOUT THE MIND JAB PODCAST
Join Jeanette Mabin as she explores menopause, weight, hormones, confidence, mindset and the stories we tell ourselves, with plenty of humour, honesty and real-life experiences along the way.

🔗 Links & Resources Sleep Reset
👉 The Menopause Sleep Reset: A Guided Audio for Women Who Wake Between 2–4am
https://mindjab.gumroad.com/l/lxdvzs
Nervous System Reset
👉 Nervous System Reset for Women in Menopause
https://mindjab.gumroad.com/l/cjfdcu
✨ Work With Me
📩 General enquiries: [email protected]
✨ Connect With Me
📘 Facebook: Jeanette Mabin Hypnotherapy
📸 Instagram: @themindjabformenopause
🎵 TikTok: @themindjabformenopause

After a couple of weeks away from the podcast, I wanted to come back honestly rather than pretending everything has been perfectly polished behind the scenes.In this episode, I talk about dealing with migraines, exhaustion, nervous system overload, and the pressure so many women feel to keep pushing through no matter what.

We explore:
✨ why rest is not failure
✨ the emotional impact of stress and overwhelm
✨ the “I’m falling behind” voice so many of us hear
✨ why starting again is a skill
✨ how midlife, hormones, anxiety and life pressure can affect us more deeply than we realise.

If you’ve been feeling exhausted, emotionally overloaded, disconnected from yourself, or like life has knocked you sideways lately… this episode is for you.

Sometimes healing begins when we stop fighting ourselves.


🔗 Links & Resources Sleep Reset
👉 The Menopause Sleep Reset: A Guided Audio for Women Who Wake Between 2–4am
https://mindjab.gumroad.com/l/lxdvzs
Nervous System Reset
👉 Nervous System Reset for Women in Menopause
https://mindjab.gumroad.com/l/cjfdcu
✨ Work With Me
📩 General enquiries: [email protected]
✨ Connect With Me
📘 Facebook: Jeanette Mabin Hypnotherapy
📸 Instagram: @themindjabformenopause
🎵 TikTok: @themindjabformenopause

This is a space for you…
especially on the days when everything feels like too much. So many women move through midlife carrying far more than anyone realises —
the mental load, the emotional weight, the constant pressure to keep going. And somewhere along the way, it can start to feel overwhelming… exhausting… and very, very lonely. In this episode, I’ll gently guide you into a space where your body can begin to relax — even if just for a few minutes. There’s nothing you need to fix.
Nothing you need to figure out. Just a moment to pause…
and be supported. You are not behind.
You are not failing.
You are responding to a lot.
And you don’t have to hold it all on your own. 
Come back to this whenever you need to feel held, supported, and reminded - you're not doing this alone.

“”

🔗 Links & Resources Sleep Reset
👉 The Menopause Sleep Reset: A Guided Audio for Women Who Wake Between 2–4am
https://mindjab.gumroad.com/l/lxdvzs
Nervous System Reset
👉 Nervous System Reset for Women in Menopause
https://mindjab.gumroad.com/l/cjfdcu
✨ Work With Me
📩 General enquiries: [email protected]
✨ Connect With Me
📘 Facebook: Jeanette Mabin Hypnotherapy
📸 Instagram: @themindjabformenopause
🎵 TikTok: @themindjabformenopause

I’ve just come back from a weekend away with a group of mums and carers… and something really stayed with me. Yes, there was laughter — the kind that makes your stomach hurt.

Yes, there were beautiful moments, creativity, connection… But underneath it all? Every single woman was exhausted. Not just tired… exhausted. 

In this episode, I share what I saw, what it revealed about midlife women, and why sleep isn’t just about sleep — it’s about your nervous system feeling safe enough to switch off.

Because nothing is wrong with you... your body just hasn't been given the chance to soften.


🔗 Links & Resources Sleep Reset
👉 The Menopause Sleep Reset: A Guided Audio for Women Who Wake Between 2–4am
https://mindjab.gumroad.com/l/lxdvzs
Nervous System Reset
👉 Nervous System Reset for Women in Menopause
https://mindjab.gumroad.com/l/cjfdcu
✨ Work With Me
📩 General enquiries: [email protected]
✨ Connect With Me
📘 Facebook: Jeanette Mabin Hypnotherapy
📸 Instagram: @themindjabformenopause
🎵 TikTok: @themindjabformenopause

Midlife changes show up in surprising ways — including our hair. In this episode of The Mind Jab, Jeanette explores the deeper connection between stress, hormones, hair shedding, and the nervous system during menopause. When estrogen shifts and stress levels rise, the body prioritises survival over shine. Hair changes, sleep disruption, and fatigue are often signals that the system has been carrying a heavy load. If you’ve ever stood in the shower wondering “Is this normal?” — this conversation will resonate. And if sleep has been fragile lately, you’ll also find the Menopause Sleep Reset in the show notes.

🔗 Links & Resources Sleep Reset
👉 The Menopause Sleep Reset: A Guided Audio for Women Who Wake Between 2–4am
https://mindjab.gumroad.com/l/lxdvzs
Nervous System Reset
👉 Nervous System Reset for Women in Menopause
https://mindjab.gumroad.com/l/cjfdcu
✨ Work With Me
📩 General enquiries: [email protected]
✨ Connect With Me
📘 Facebook: Jeanette Mabin Hypnotherapy
📸 Instagram: @themindjabformenopause
🎵 TikTok: @themindjabformenopause

You don’t need another plan.
You don’t need another version of yourself.
And you definitely don’t need more pressure. In this episode of The Mind Jab, I’m inviting you into a gentle reset — one that’s designed for women in menopause who are tired of pushing, fixing, and carrying it all alone. We talk about what happens when the body pulls the emergency brake, why exhaustion and emotional heaviness aren’t personal failures, and how coming back to yourself can be more powerful than any transformation. This episode isn’t about dieting, discipline, or becoming “better.”
It’s about loosening what you’ve been carrying and creating space for calm, clarity, and change — without struggle. You’ll be guided through a quiet moment of reflection and a short relaxation at the end, so you can settle your nervous system and leave feeling steadier than when you arrived. If this episode resonates, I’m quietly opening a small founding round of something I’ve created called The Mind Jab Experience — a six-week, hypnotherapy-based reset for women in menopause who want their nervous system to feel safer, lighter, and more supported.

Details are in the show notes. No pressure — just there if and when you’re ready.

A complimentary relaxation audio is linked below to help you unwind and reconnect in your own time. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to The Mind Jab and share it with another woman who might need a gentle reminder that she’s not broken — she’s returning. 

🎧 Free relaxation recording: https://mailchi.mp/b19b066cbc7e/relaxation-recording

































🔗 Links & Resources Sleep Reset
👉 The Menopause Sleep Reset: A Guided Audio for Women Who Wake Between 2–4am
https://mindjab.gumroad.com/l/lxdvzs
Nervous System Reset
👉 Nervous System Reset for Women in Menopause
https://mindjab.gumroad.com/l/cjfdcu
✨ Work With Me
📩 General enquiries: [email protected]
✨ Connect With Me
📘 Facebook: Jeanette Mabin Hypnotherapy
📸 Instagram: @themindjabformenopause
🎵 TikTok: @themindjabformenopause

This is not a “new year, new you” episode.
This is a gentle reset for women in menopause who are done abandoning themselves — and ready to move forward without force.
In this episode, we explore:
• Why you don’t need to become someone new
• What it means to stop carrying what was never meant to be yours
• How menopause invites truth, not perfection
• Creating calm, confidence and connection without performing or pushing
This is about coming home to yourself.
Not fixing your body.
Not earning rest.
Not proving anything.
If this episode feels like a mirror, you’re not alone.
Your comeback isn’t about becoming more — it’s about becoming truer.

🌱 Ready to Go Deeper? If this episode resonated, I’m opening a small 6-week hypnotherapy experience for women in menopause who are ready to move forward gently — without pressure, punishment, or perfection. This is not a diet.
It’s not about fixing your body.
It’s about calming the nervous system, reconnecting with yourself, and creating sustainable change from the inside out. I’m inviting a small founding group first. 👉 Join the waitlist here:
https://mailchi.mp/d0869f168107/themindjabexperience
There’s no obligation — just an invitation.



🔗 Links & Resources Sleep Reset
👉 The Menopause Sleep Reset: A Guided Audio for Women Who Wake Between 2–4am
https://mindjab.gumroad.com/l/lxdvzs
Nervous System Reset
👉 Nervous System Reset for Women in Menopause
https://mindjab.gumroad.com/l/cjfdcu
✨ Work With Me
📩 General enquiries: [email protected]
✨ Connect With Me
📘 Facebook: Jeanette Mabin Hypnotherapy
📸 Instagram: @themindjabformenopause
🎵 TikTok: @themindjabformenopause