Damianne President | Midlife Joy and Fulfillment Coach

Changes Big and Small - Joy, Fulfillment, and Purpose for Women in Midlife

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If you’re a woman in midlife craving more joy, purpose, and authentic connection, welcome. You’ve spent years giving to your family, career, and community. Now you’re wondering, is this all there is? You’re not alone and you’re in the right place. Changes Big and Small helps women over 40 reclaim their fulfillment and create vibrant, meaningful lives through small, intentional steps rooted in self-compassion, clarity, and authenticity. Society pushes reinvention without telling us how. You're told to “find happiness,” but you're exhausted, feeling stuck or invisible, with no roadmap for joy. T...

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Damianne President | Midlife Joy and Fulfillment Coach

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Society

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changesbigandsmall.com

Latest episode

Nov 26, 2025

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Episodes

How to Thrive After Breakup and Have Fun Dating 24.08.2022

Psychotherapist Tracie Pinnock shares what you can do in order to thrive after break up, and how to make dating fun and avoid dating burnout. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. You can reach me at contact@changesbigandsmall.com if you have any questions or feedback. If you'd like...

Master the Four Archetypes to Attract the Right Type for True Love 17.08.2022

Listen to this episode with Ana Lennyr to learn the four archetypes of men and women and how you can use them to attract the partner you want and build a relationship based on true love. Don't miss the test that you should do on every first date. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend....

How to Effectively Create a Romantic Relationship that You Cherish 03.08.2022

Haruna Miyamoto-Borg shares practical tools to help you create your own toolbox for conflict resolution to create a healthy, satisfying romantic relationship. Learn what are the most common sources of conflict or dissatisfaction in your relationship, how can you communicate effectively and repair breaks, and the importance of having savoring in your romantic relationship. Click this link to easily...

Four Factors for Relationship Satisfaction and Commitment 27.07.2022

Dr. Charles (Chuck) T. Hill shares the four factors that predict relationship satisfaction and commitment. Listen to learn how to use them to strengthen your relationships. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. You can reach me at contact@changesbigandsmall.com if you have any questi...

How to be Whole as Your Individual Self and as Part of a Couple in a Relationship 20.07.2022

You need to be whole as your individual self to be able to be in a healthy romantic relationship. Then, you and your partner can show up fully in your relationship as a couple. Listen to this episode to learn what it takes to be able to be full as an individual and in the duality of a partnership in this conversation with Dr. Jane Mims.. You can visit her website here . Click this link to easily r...

What Research tells us about Romantic Relationships 14.07.2022

In this episode, we get into the research around relationships and especially interethnic relationships, attachment theory and interdependence theory. Dr. Gaines also talks about some of his research and his personal experiences. Listen to part two here Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a...

How You Can Succeed in Romantic Relationships 14.07.2022

In this second part of my conversation with Dr. Gaines, we talk about romantic relationships and what he's found are the differences and similarities around the world. We also discuss what makes relationships more challenging and how we can show up in a way that is generous and open-hearted to help make our relationships successful, especially romantic relationships. Listen to part one here Click...

Make Amazing Friends Wherever You Are Regardless of How Long You Stay There 06.07.2022

In We Should Get Together, Kat Vellos invites us to make deep rewarding friendships wherever we find ourselves, no matter how long we are there. In this episode, I go through some of the key ideas in the book for building close friendships wherever you are in life. If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. I would also appreciate it if you would leave a review in iTunes or Spotify....

How to Build Robust Friendship Networks (and Break Up When You Need To) 29.06.2022

Learn how to be thoughtfully about your friendships to create strong friendship networks, even if it means breaking up with some friends. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. I would also appreciate it if you would leave a review in iTunes or Spotify. You can reach me at contact@cha...

Working for Racial Equity While Nurturing a Cross-Racial Friendship 22.06.2022

Aurora Archer and Kelly Croce Sorg share a deep, strong cross-racial friendship as unicorn in the sunset. They share how they nurture their friendship while navigating the challenging demands of working together in a company that centers racial equity. You must check out their site and podcast at theopt-in.com. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigand...

Connection is the Foundation for Relationships, Business, and Life 15.06.2022

Listen to this second part of my interview with Kristen KB Newton to find out how the levels of relationship and the "I"s of connection work not just in friendship but throughout life. Also, learn how you can use the singular motivator common to all people to get what you want in your life. Listen to part 2 of this conversation How to Move between the Levels of Friendship using the Five "I"s of Co...

How to Move between the Levels of Friendship using the Five “I”s of Connection 15.06.2022

Listen to this first part of my interview with Kristen "KB" Newton to learn how to expand your friendship life. She explains the different types and levels of friendship and the five "I"s of connection. This will help you superpower your relationships. Listen to part 2 of this conversation Connection is the foundation for relationships, business and life Click this link to easily rate the podcast....

How to Build Friendships and Community in Action 08.06.2022

Elliott Rae is the founder of the parenting platform MusicFootballFatherhood (MMF) , called the ‘Mumsnet for Dads’ by the BBC. In this episode, he shares his friendship life, and his thoughts on male friendship. Learn how to build friendships and community through activity. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, pl...

Friendship is Beautiful and Friend Breakups is Hard to Do 01.06.2022

In this episode, Dr. Hannah Korrel and I explore the beautiful elements of friendship and what makes friend breakups challenging. Visit her site at

Four Invitations of Actions You Can Take to Enjoy Stronger, Closer Friendships 25.05.2022

An important part of the Changes Big and Small podcast is to take action. Each week, the guests and I share invitations of actions you can take to make desired changes in your life. For the mini-series on friendship, there have been four invitations. The four invitations shared in this episode are a reminder of some actions you could be taking to enjoy stronger, closer, friendships if that is one...

Use Social Skills to Multiply Your Success in Building Friendships 18.05.2022

Knowing the social skills that you lack and working on them can be the turning point in having conversations and developing bonds of friendship. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. I would also appreciate it if you would leave a review in iTunes or Spotify. You can reach me at cont...

How to Ask for Forgiveness 11.05.2022

Listen to learn about the stages of forgiveness, its benefits and dangers. You may also find the forgiveness protocol helpful. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. I would also appreciate it if you would leave a review in iTunes or Spotify. You can reach me at contact@changesbigands...

Untangling Forgiveness, Unforgiveness, Reconciliation and Revenge 04.05.2022

Although researchers may not agree on forgiveness, they generally agree on what it is not. Unforgiveness can also be a deliberate choice. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. I would also appreciate it if you would leave a review in iTunes or Spotify. You can reach me at contact@cha...

Replay: Be the Love, Share the Love and Pass it On 20.04.2022

Kenny Mammarella D'Cruz shares an approach to be the love, share the love and pass it on, in community. You can join a group or create one. [00:32] Intro [04:25] Creating the Environment for Deep Conversations [11:04] Building Connections [14:18] The Surprise of Discovering Freedom [16:46] Male Friendship [21:03] The Importance of Different Types of Relationships in Our Lives [24:44] The Differenc...

How to Use Memorable Conversations to Create Friendship 13.04.2022

Join this conversation with Coach Lee Hopkins to learn how to use memorable conversations to connect with people and build friendships. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. I would also appreciate it if you would leave a review in iTunes or Spotify. You can reach me at contact@chang...

How to Make and Manage Friendships as an Adult 06.04.2022

In order to reap the benefits of friendship, you need to have a best friend or close friends. It requires attention to make and manage these close relationships as an adult. You need to spend time with people to build close friendships, to get to know them, and have them know you. Listen to learn how to create and manage friendships as an adult. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the...

Friendships Are Crucial Relationships that Help You Grow and Thrive 30.03.2022

Outside of our familial relationships, friendships are our first relationships. They are valuable relationships that are very rewarding What is friendship and how does it change over your lifespan? Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. I would also appreciate it if you would leave a...

How Three Primary Brain Hormones Impact Your Life and Relationships 23.03.2022

Oxytocin, dopamine, cortisol and adrenaline are important hormones that affect how you show up in relationships. Learn how to regulate them. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. I would also appreciate it if you would leave a review in iTunes or Spotify. You can reach me at contact@...

How to Build a Thriving Work Culture 16.03.2022

Heather Poliva and Damianne President discuss how to improve relationships and engagement at work to build a thriving work culture. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. I would also appreciate it if you would leave a review in iTunes or Spotify. You can reach me at contact@changesbi...

How to Use Neuroscience to Enrich Your Emotional Life 09.03.2022

Join Debra Pearce, Maria Escobar, Ute Franzen-Waschke, and me as we talk about the role of neuroscience in relationships. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. I would also appreciate it if you would leave a review in iTunes or Spotify. You can reach me at contact@changesbigandsmall....

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