Life in the Middle® with Sharona Patrice

In this episode, I touch on how we’ve been conditioned to put on a facade of happiness while dealing with the hard parts of life, internal struggle, and… We lie and say that we’re okay, even when we are not. Instead of talking about our pain, we mask it, cover it up, and pretend like it’s not there. I share why we should give our pain the space to breathe and how acknowledging our challenges can l...

Let’s talk about owning a small business! We are living in a time when creatives, entrepreneurs, and coaches are taking advantage of the opportunity to own a small business. I notice that many business owners quit or are disheartened by the myths of owning a small business.  In this episode, I want to share some common myths of small businesses and my hot take on each myth. I also want to share so...

Do you have a circle of friends?  A recent social media post about friendship circles inspired me to share my take on the different levels of friendship and how someone moves from our outer circle – acquaintances and colleagues – to the inner circle of people we share our most vulnerable and deepest thoughts and feelings with – our core group of VIP friends. I talk about managing expectations acro...

It’s that time of the year again – my solar return around the sun. It’s my birthday! I’m sharing the ups, downs, and revelations of each decade in my life up to this point. In this episode, I recall lessons from my twenties' uncertainties, the self-assured strides made in my thirties, and the journey to clarity that being in my forties brings. It's a candid conversation about working to...

It’s time to get back to Life in the Middle with Sharona Patrice! After a brief break, Sharona is back with new episodes. In this short episode, Sharona reflects on where she’s been these past few months, revisits the purpose of the podcast, shares some creative plans for this next season, and recaps who this podcast is for and how it can help you in whatever stage you’re at in life. So grab your...

As we head into the holidays, I'm wrapping up season #1 by sharing some of the highlights and lessons from my podcasting journey. In this last episode of the season, I recap and share 10 of the lessons I've learned from producing and hosting season #1 of the Life in the Middle Podcast™️ podcast. I'm sharing my personal realizations (and some technical nuggets) from my newbie podcast...

Are you open to new friendships as an adult? How do you approach meeting new people and making friends? Making new friends in adulthood poses its own set of challenges. In this episode, I talk about the complexities of starting new friendships as an adult and how you can build friendships in different environments and phases of life. This episode was inspired by a conversation I had with friends a...

What are you planting in your garden of life? What seeds are you sowing? If you approach your life like a garden, you can begin to nurture and grow the areas that are most important to you.  In this episode, I talk about how we can choose what we plant in our gardens, and how understanding our values and what's most important to us, determines which seeds we cultivate and nurture to produce w...

Do you ever wonder if there's a different way, a better way to get something done? Are you over working hard and overworking? In this episode, I reflect on my search for a different way to approach working in a way that feels easier and less hard. I give most of my attention to work and less time to other parts of my life; like fun, a relationship, and having a consistent spiritual practice;...

How do you navigate the middle? If you've ever stood at a crossroads in life, or been caught in the overwhelm of a major decision, transition, or season, then you've been in the middle. The middle is a complex, often uncomfortable place in between a beginning and an ending. It's often the space between where you are right now, and where you want to be.  In this episode, I talk about...

There is a thin line between feeling inspired and feeling overwhelmed.  Our feelings can become illuminated by social media as we either feel inspired to take action or stuck and overwhelmed by other people's stories and lives. In this episode, I talk about how quickly we can jump from inspiration to overwhelm when feelings of inadequacy surface or we compare ourselves to other people.   Can...

Are you feeling stuck and stagnant in your life? Do you feel like you're going in circles instead of moving forward? In this episode, I'm talking about a topic that affects everyone at some point: feeling stuck. We all feel stuck at different times in life. But are we really stuck? I share why being stuck is an illusion and how it's a coverup for the truth behind our inability to mo...

If you’ve ever been at a crossroads in life, trying to figure out your next move or thinking about which direction to go, this podcast episode is for you.  I’m continuing the conversation about being uncomfortable and the decision dilemmas that surface when you reach a crossroads in life. As I navigate uncertainty around my business and relationships, I share how I process and think through life d...

If you’ve ever been in one of life’s uncomfortable seasons, (a time where nothing in life seems to be going as planned) - this is the episode for you. When everything seems out of order and life is “lifeing”, it can leave us feeling very uncomfortable. This is a sign that it’s time to look at things with a microscope and make decisions to help you get back to a state of ease. I talk about my own u...

Have you ever felt alone in a room full of people?  In this episode, I talk about feeling disconnected in a time when technology keeps us connected via our devices, but real human connection is lacking. I share my thoughts about why it can feel hard to find a connection with people and how the art of conversation is slowly dying. I present a few ideas about ways we can begin to cultivate and prese...

When I’m in a funk, it’s hard to focus on anything other than the situation or problem at hand. A funk can feel isolating and never-ending, but we don't always feel safe openly expressing all the emotions that come with the territory.  In this episode, I talk about the importance of creating the space to sit in the messiness of our feelings and work through difficult times by expressing our e...

Are you over being pitched to on social media by people who pretend to like you? I am. In this episode, I’m griping about being cold-messaged and pitched to in the DMs by people with businesses who are looking for leads and clients. Social media is a great place to connect with others and share offers, products, and services, but I need you guys to keep it real. Stop pretending to like me with the...

Do you ever wonder what you were born to do? Are you looking for your thing? There are people who spend their entire lives searching for their purpose and trying to figure out what they're supposed to do. So, how exactly do you figure out what you’re meant to do? In this episode, I talk about the answer to the question that we all seek. What’s my thing?  You probably know that there is more t...

The journey to motherhood is a special and sensitive one. Some women are able to become mothers with little to no complications, while others experience challenges and pregnancy loss.  In this episode, I’m speaking about motherhood from the perspective of the path that may not lead to becoming a mother.  According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG ), as many as 26% o...

Hey, hey, hey! It’s my birthday! Today I am celebrating my birthday and the conversation is all about reflecting on what birthdays mean to me and how I feel about where I’m at in my life. I share stories about two of my most fun and memorable birthdays. I also talk about my quest to become the best version of myself, my approach to life now, and how I feel about getting older. How do you feel abou...

Do you create the time and space to reflect on a relationship after a breakup or do you quickly jump into a new one? Are you comfortable being alone or do you find yourself always needing to be in a relationship?  A breakup can feel like a death. Instead of taking the time to mourn and feel all the feelings, it’s easier to skip over the painful parts and hop into the next relationship. But what ha...

Imagine being at a networking event; someone introduces themself to you and within 30 seconds of meeting, hands you a business card and starts going on and on about what they do. How would you feel? Would you be good with it or would it turn you off? In this episode, I talk about why the traditional way we’ve been taught to network just doesn’t work and how it fails to support authentic connection...

Do you find yourself adjusting your behavior or demeanor at work, at church, or even at the PTA meeting? Do you show up the same way everywhere with everyone?  In this episode, I talk about my thoughts on a concept called shifting. Shifting is the idea of compromising or changing yourself to fit in or to be accepted in a certain environment. The questions that pop up throughout this episode will h...

Have you been talking about the thing you want to do or sitting on an idea you’ve had for a while because you’re waiting for the right time? How would your life be different if you stopped waiting for the perfect time or wishing for more time? In this episode, I share my two cents about what happens when we keep waiting for the “right time”. I’m challenging the stories we tell ourselves about why...

Have you ever had an idea that made you feel excited and scared at the same time? Did you doubt that you could pull it off? Did you put it to the side hoping it would go away? I can relate. This podcast is a passion project that I’ve been sitting on for years. I’ve wanted to create a platform where I can be creative and help people uncover the truth about themselves, while also doing something tha...