Today’s episode is all about intentional storytelling and sharing your childhood and life stories in midlife. I think that sharing your childhood and life stories with your family can turn into a deeply meaningful informal tradition that you can be super intentional about.

Curating and sharing your stories is a way to connect the past to the present in a way that can foster love, understanding, and even a sense of belonging. 

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-387-intentional-storytelling-sharing-your-childhood-and-life-stories-in-midlife/

Today’s episode is all about the power of mindfulness when you’re coping with a terminal illness with Gillian Borg.

Gillian was diagnosed as terminally ill in August 2022 and was given less than a year to live.

She’s a mother of two beautiful children and grandmother to a beautiful granddaughter. 

Gillian was previously a debt specialist and from a banking background. She’s now retired due to ill health. Gillian also has lots of life skills and hobbies that she’s accumulated over the years. Now 60 years young, she’s definitely got a few stories and experiences to share. 

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-386-the-power-of-mindfulness-when-coping-with-a-terminal-illness-with-gillian-borg/

Today’s episode is all about why you need a word of the year and how you can use your word to your advantage.

You might be surprised to learn all of the benefits of the simple word of the year exercise. Discover five reasons why it’s a great idea to make selecting a word of the year a priority for you.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-385-5-reasons-why-you-need-a-word-of-the-year-in-midlife/

Today’s episode is all about being more intentional about creating new traditions, especially during the holidays.

As a woman over 50, it’s common to be more comfortable putting others first, especially related to the holidays, and this can eventually have a negative effect.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-384-new-traditions-in-midlife/

Today’s episode is all about being more intentional about experiencing your holidays on purpose in midlife. As a woman over 50, it’s common to be more comfortable putting others first, especially around the holiday season.

Raising awareness of what you want for yourself, including your feelings, can be a skill that is life-changing and can lead to greater fulfillment, happiness, and fewer regrets.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/episode-383-holidays-on-purpose-in-midlife/

Today’s episode is all about how to handle disappointment in midlife. 

It’s common in midlife to feel disappointed. Being more sensitive to the passage of time when you’re older can factor into feeling disappointed as well; you may feel pressure to “fix it” or resolve whatever it is to move forward.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-382-how-to-handle-disappointment-in-midlife/

Today’s encore episode is about the importance of find joy in the present moment by developing more thought awareness, especially in midlife.

Our guest today is Thomas M. Sterner, author of the amazing book, The Practicing Mind: Developing Focus and Discipline in Your Life -- Master Any Skill or Challenge by Learning to Love the Process. He’s also the founder and CEO of The Practicing Mind Institute and is an expert in Present Moment Functioning.

Prior to founding The Practicing Mind Institute, Tom served as Chief Concert Piano technician for a major performing arts center preparing instruments for the most demanding performances.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-381-encore-finding-joy-in-the-present-moment-with-tom-sterner-of-the-practicing-mind/

Today’s encore episode is all about your choice to avoid regrets in midlife. Notice the word “choice.”

It’s common in midlife to start to worry about having regrets. When you get close to turning 50 or you’re in your 50s or older, many women in the middle start to be more concerned that they may regret what they haven’t done, having tried, haven’t said or haven’t prioritized.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-380-encore-your-choice-to-avoid-regrets-in-midlife/

Today’s episode is all about becoming a professional planner for your midlife and beyond. 

As an older and wiser midlife woman, your knowledge and experience will support YOUR intentional decision making on the path to a meaningful, fulfilling, and exciting next chapter. The result will be your ability to truly inspire yourself as you intentionally create your personal roadmap to happiness.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-379-becoming-your-own-professional-planner-for-midlife-beyond/

Today’s episode is all about infidelity in midlife relationships with Dr. Lauren Napolitano. 

Surprisingly, one of the hardest parts of working through infidelity can be that you feel alone and without support; that’s because shame and stigma may keep you from telling your loved ones about the infidelity.

My guest today is Dr. Lauren Napolitano, a clinical psychologist in Philadelphia. She has 25 years of experience treating individuals and couples. She specializes in helping couples who are dealing with infidelity, sexual difficulties, and communication issues. 

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-378-infidelity-in-midlife-relationships-with-dr-lauren-napolitano/