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Dr. Natalie: Midlife Crisis to Centered-Life Thriving

By: Dr. Natalie Women's Empowerment Coach for Midlife
  • Summary

  • Calling all women in midlife. STOP SILENCING YOUR DREAMS! Dr. Natalie is a Clinical Psychologist with two decades of experience and a woman in midlife herself, here to teach women in midlife how to step into their power in this stage of life transition. She knows the deep dark secret of women in midlife...they don't like their lives. They have poured themselves into their families, careers, and others and left themselves as the last thing on the To Do List (if they got to themselves on that list at all). Take a listen as Dr. Natalie teaches you how to design the life YOU love and live it.
    Dr. Natalie, Women's Empowerment Coach for Midlife
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Episodes
  • From Survival to Thriving
    Mar 25 2024

    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

    • Embrace change and view challenges as opportunities for growth and transformation.
    • Live from the inside out and prioritize self-care and self-love.
    • Recognize and let go of performative behaviors that no longer serve you.
    • Embrace discomfort as a sign of growth and expansion. Facing the fear and surrendering to the healing process is essential for moving forward.
    • Seeking support from friends, family, and professionals is crucial during difficult times.
    • Therapy and social support networks play a significant role in the healing journey.
    • Reciprocity in relationships is important, and it's okay to lean on others for support.
    • Sharing experiences and providing support can be transformative for both the giver and the receiver.
    • Choosing self-empowerment and creating a life that aligns with one's true desires is essential for personal growth and fulfillment.

    For more information on Susan Gold and her work, visit her website at: https://www.susangold.us/ __________________________________________________ JOIN the LearnToLoveYourStory.com Mailing List! Join my newsletter and receive my FREE video and workbook, “Freeing Yourself: A Guide for Letting Go of Other People's Opinions” SIGN UP on the website at https://learntoloveyourstory.com __________________________________________________ Connect with us on all our Social Media Platforms: Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/learntoloveyourstory⁠ Linked In: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-m-marr/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/learn_to_love_your_story_/⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LearnToLoveYourStory ⁠ DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast and video is not a replacement for therapy and is not clinical, medical, or mental health treatment. Dr. Natalie Marr is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Minnesota. Her work with ⁠LearnToLoveYourStory.com, NatalieMarrCounseling.com,⁠ and all affiliate social media entities is educational and coaching based ONLY. She IS NOT offering therapeutic services of any kind on these mediums. If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please use the following crisis resources (this is not an exhaustive list of available resources): National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: ⁠⁠https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ ⁠⁠ CALL 988 Crisis Text Line: ⁠ ⁠https://www.crisistextline.org/ ⁠⁠ Text HOME to 741741

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    48 mins
  • How to Face Midlife with Courage: Special Interview with Midlife Podcaster, Kim Benoy
    Mar 18 2024
    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. Kim shares her insights and offers advice for listeners. Overall, the conversation highlights the power of embracing change and pursuing personal growth in midlife. In this conversation, Kim Benoy discusses her transition from selling products to educating others about aromatherapy. She shares her plans to create a course and an oil subscription service to teach people how to use essential oils safely and appropriately. Kim emphasizes the importance of exploring alternatives to traditional medicine and adapting lifestyle to manage hormone symptoms. She encourages listeners to seek help and not suffer in silence. Tune in and discover more resources for women in midlife and learn about Kim's inspirational podcast, Midlife with Courage. Takeaways - Self-care is essential for women in midlife to be able to take care of others. - Taking stock of past accomplishments can help build self-confidence and a sense of worthiness. - Breaking patterns and feeling stuck requires conscious awareness and taking action. - Listening to your body and practicing self-care can lead to a healthier and more fulfilling life in midlife. _____ You could catch more about Midlife With Courage and Kim Benoy here: Website: https://www.midlifewithcourage.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Midlifewithcourage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_with_courage/ Podcast: https://www.midlifewithcourage.com/podcast Blog: https://www.midlifewithcourage.com/blog ___________________________________________________________ JOIN the LearnToLoveYourStory.com Mailing List! Join my newsletter and receive my FREE video and workbook, “Freeing Yourself: A Guide for Letting Go of Other People's Opinions” SIGN UP on the website at https://learntoloveyourstory.com ________________________________________________________ Connect with us on all our Social Media Platforms: Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/learntoloveyourstory⁠ Linked In: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-m-marr/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/learn_to_love_your_story_/⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LearnToLoveYourStory ⁠ Keywords: Midlife transitions, Women in midlife, Self-discovery, Empowerment for women, Community support, Kim Benoy, Midlife With Courage, Women's empowerment, Personal growth, MidlifeWithCourage.com, Relationships in midlife, Self-care for women, Essential Oils, Aromatherapy, Wellness resources, Authentic living, Thriving in midlife, Midlife journey, Women's wellness, Expert insights, Redefining success, podcast for women ________________________________________________________ DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast and video is not a replacement for therapy and is not clinical, medical, or mental health treatment. Dr. Natalie Marr is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Minnesota. Her work with LearnToLoveYourStory.com and all affiliate social media entities is educational and coaching based ONLY. She is not offering therapeutic services of any kind on these mediums. If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please use the following crisis resources (this is not an exhaustive list of available resources): National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: ⁠https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ ⁠ CALL 988 Crisis Text Line: ⁠ https://www.crisistextline.org/ ⁠ Text HOME to 741741
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    39 mins
  • Dr. Natalie’s Favorite Guest - Her Sister
    Mar 11 2024

    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. Dr. Natalie's sister, Leigh, shares her experiences of feeling overwhelmed and drowning in work. She discusses the importance of resilience and how she developed it, telling us about the influence of her upbringing and the lessons she learned early in life. She emphasizes the importance of being a difference maker and leading by example. She concludes by offering advice for those feeling stuck and the importance of self-care. You won't want to miss this fun discussion between sisters. We hope you enjoy it! Chapters: 00:00 Introducing Dr. Natalie's Big Sister 04:50 Leigh's Thoughts on Dr. Natalie's 2nd Divorce 05:30 Lessons from Life Challenges 06:20 Living in an Alcoholic Family 7:45 Job Transition in Midlife 11:30 Midlife Transitions and Empowered Decisions 13:10 The Importance of Connection in Life Transition 15:30 Giving Ourselves Credit for All the We Do 16:05 Navigating Midlife Challenges is Hard for Men and Women 18:00 Taking Control of Situations and Avoiding Blame Shifting and Self-Betrayal 21:10 One of Leigh's Favorite Movie Quotes on How to Prevent Yourself from Drowning 22:50 How Leigh Developed Resilience 28:08 Influences on Resilience 25:30 Words of Wisdom 26:20 Leaving a Job with No Regrets 27:40 Being a Difference Maker 29:00 Reflecting on All the Wisdom Leigh has Talked About 30:05 The Fine Line Between Self-Care and Self-Betrayal 32:00 Putting Your Oxygen Mask on First 33:50 How Easily You Can Breed Resentment When You Take on Too Much At Once 35:45 Adjusting to a New Work-Life Balance 36:45 Consider Your Own Self-Worth in Your Decision Making 40:00 Advice for Those Feeling Stuck 40:30 Taking Care of Yourself First 42:20 A Clean Space Helps You Start Anew 44:00 The Power of Connection 45:00 Helping Others Can Bring Meaning to Your Life and Remind You of Your Own Self-Worth ___________________________________________________________ JOIN the LearnToLoveYourStory.com Mailing List! Join my newsletter and receive my FREE video and workbook, “Freeing Yourself: A Guide for Letting Go of Other People's Opinions” SIGN UP on the website at https://learntoloveyourstory.com ________________________________________________________ Connect with us on all our Social Media Platforms: Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/learntoloveyourstory⁠ Linked In: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-m-marr/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/learn_to_love_your_story_/⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LearnToLoveYourStory ⁠ DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast and video is not a replacement for therapy and is not clinical, medical, or mental health treatment. Dr. Natalie Marr is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Minnesota. Her work with ⁠LearnToLoveYourStory.com, NatalieMarrCounseling.com,⁠ and all affiliate social media entities is educational and coaching based ONLY. She IS NOT offering therapeutic services of any kind on these mediums. If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please use the following crisis resources (this is not an exhaustive list of available resources): National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: ⁠⁠https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ ⁠⁠ CALL 988 Crisis Text Line: ⁠ ⁠https://www.crisistextline.org/ ⁠⁠ Text HOME to 741741


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    54 mins

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