Life in the Middle® with Sharona Patrice

I started the Life in the Middle® podcast to share my thoughts and revelations about life and to spark conversations about topics rarely said out loud. In this 50th episode, I reveal the podcasting lessons and surprises I've encountered on my way to reaching this important milestone.  I'm getting vulnerable and sharing the truth behind creating my podcast and my journey as a podcast host...

The holidays have a way of bringing out all sides of us, from the joyful to the stressed and everything in between. In this conversation, I talk to my friend and  Enneagram coach, Stefanie Shaughnessy, to explore how understanding your Enneagram type can help you handle conflict as you move through the holiday season with more awareness. We talk about the quirks of each type, unpack how to use the...

In this solo episode, I reflect on what it felt like to reconnect with classmates and friends at my 30th high school reunion. Seeing familiar faces reminded me how much I’ve grown, how time reshapes connection, and how the fear we create in our minds disappears when we let go of expectation and just show up as ourselves. This conversation is about being genuine and trusting that who you are today...

What happens when the world feels like too much and you're running on empty?  In this solo episode, I’m unpacking the ways we try to escape ourselves through distraction, overconsumption, or hyperfocus on everything outside of us. I talk about how the weight of the world affects us, why it feels harder than ever to “do the work,” and how escapism can become both a comfort and a barrier. This...

The difference between entrepreneurial success and failure isn't about your business plan; it's about what's already inside of you. In this episode, I talk about the unglamorous reality of building a business alone and reveal the five non-negotiable characteristics that separate successful solopreneurs from those who might struggle to stay in the solo business lane. I share my own c...

I’ve been noticing the same recycled language, copied captions, and business strategies being passed around like scripts. But where’s the real person behind the brand? This conversation is my honest take on the rise of copy-paste culture and the pressure we feel to sound like everyone else just to grab attention and be seen as successful. I’m talking about why originality is quietly disappearing,...

What happens when the career you've worked so hard to build no longer fits who you're becoming? This week, Kristina Butler, a talent acquisition and workforce strategy leader, career clarity coach, and founder of Virtual Six Figure Mom , joins me to talk about how you can make a successful career pivot. With more than 15 years of experience in corporate HR and recruiting, Kristina shares...

We’ve all heard it — if you just work hard enough, success will come. But what happens when you give everything, follow the rules, and still miss the mark? After hearing a well-known entrepreneur on a popular podcast share how she worked hard and used grit to propel her into success, I couldn’t help but think about the parts of the story she didn't tell.  What about the external and invisible...

Have you ever come across a post on social media that sounded too good to be true? I’ve been seeing more and more content that appears genuine and inspirational on the surface but is built on half-truths, recycled stories, and carefully crafted pomp and circumstance.  This conversation is about the fake and disingenuous posts we see on social media from coaches, creators, and business service prov...

What if the real growth in your life and business had nothing to do with strategy and everything to do with how you create relationships?  I'm back from a national business conference, and while I could recap the speakers and presentations, what really shifted the experience was how I chose to show up and meet people. Instead of chasing goals, I focused on planting seeds. I set intentions bef...

What if happiness didn’t hinge on a relationship status? What if joy, freedom, and romance were already yours to create? I invited one of my closest friends, Lorena Lopez, to have the kind of honest, soul-stirring conversation we usually save for long phone calls and voice notes. She’s someone who lives life fully, not because she’s waiting for someone to join her, but because she decided she’s en...

What happens when the relationship with your father doesn't fall neatly into the "daddy's girl" or "deadbeat dad" category?   What if it's just...complicated? This is how I'd describe the relationship with my father. As Father’s Day approaches, it feels like the right time to talk about one of the most important relationships in a daughter's life.  In t...

Let’s be honest. Sometimes we don’t recognize what we need from our friendships until we're deep into them, and a problem comes surfaces. In this episode, I'm talking about the ways we approach relationships and how some friendships break apart in disruption or slowly fade to black without ever being addressed. I’m unpacking why friendships shift, break down, or quietly break up, and how...

After a much-needed break, I’m back behind the mic with more intention and alignment. I’ve been healing my body, getting real about what entrepreneurship looks like for me, and reconnecting with myself through rest, play, and movement. From Pilates and Salsa to reimagining how I want to work in my business, life lately has been about choosing ease and tapping into what feels right for me instead o...

Do you ever take the time to focus on all the new and good things happening in your life?  That's what I'm doing in this final episode of season 2; reflecting on the positive and good things that have happened this year and focusing on what's to come. I've been planting seeds in many areas of my life's garden and laying the foundation for what I want on my terms. I'm...

Are you aware of your power as a woman?  This recent outcome of the US presidential election has caused anxiety and uncertainty about the future. It has also highlighted concerns about women's rights and how society looks at and treats women overall. For too long, we've been waiting for permission, waiting to be valued, waiting for someone to hand us the keys to the kingdom. No more wait...

There is a complex and often overlooked "middle space" of divorce, where we struggle with grief, loss, and the daunting task of rebuilding our lives. Going through a divorce is an intense experience that touches every facet of a person's life. It's like a death, signifying the end of a relationship, shared dreams, and the life we once knew. This loss triggers a grieving process...

Do you feel like your creative well has run dry?  Have you been blocked off from ideas, staring at a blank page, or hitting a creative wall?  In this week's episode, I talk about creative blocks – those moments in the middle of creation when inspiration seems to disappear and progress stops. I share my own experience with being creatively blocked and offer practical ideas to consider to help...

Have you ever wondered why as strong, capable women, we sometimes find ourselves entangled in relationships that don't serve us? In this episode, I share some real and relatable stories about poor relationship choices I've made in the past. I'm unpacking the reasons behind these decisions; exploring how loneliness, insecurity, emotional voids, and other pressures can ultimately put...

Is social media helping us build real connections or is it quietly pulling us apart? In this episode, I dive into how social media might be impacting our relationships both online and in real life. After a recent conversation with my therapist, I realized that a lot of us are struggling to form meaningful connections. With everyone putting out curated versions of themselves on social media, it can...

Ever wonder why some people have big, bold (audacious) dreams and others can't see beyond the basics?  Three major factors shape our perception of success: our immediate environment, what we're exposed to, and the types of conversations we have with other people. I'm sharing why I think awareness within these three E’s can help you move beyond your limitations and expand your mind t...

You’re ready to elevate and shift into the life of your dreams. So, how do you turn your dreams into reality? In this episode, I’m getting real about what it takes to stop dreaming and start doing. Making your dreams a reality isn’t just about setting big goals—it’s about changing daily habits and making moves that bring you closer to the life you truly want. I’ll dig into why the right people, th...

Do you share anything and everything on social media?  In this episode, I talk about the social sharing dilemma - what to share and how much to share on social media. Let's discuss how our interactions online impact our lives, the challenge of balancing authenticity and privacy, and the repercussions that come with sharing too much.  I share questions you can ask to help you decide how to wor...

Let's just be honest...we are all out here telling lies.  We are bathed and surrounded by a culture of dishonesty. We are constantly lying. From white lies to major deceptions, we avoid telling the truth to protect feelings, serve personal agendas, and maintain false harmony. I'm talking about some of the reasons honesty can be so challenging and what we can do to start telling the truth...

In this episode, I talk about the importance of being intentional with how you spend your time, money, and energy. These are the three most valuable assets needed to create a meaningful and fulfilling life and business. I share from the perspective of recognizing how your intuition guides your time, money, and energy in each moment to make the best decisions for your business and personal growth. ...