Love Your Life: Love Your Life: Midlife Reinvention, Emotional Regulation, & Parenting

Our guest Dr. Gwyneth Jackaway and I dive into the pressing topic of digital wellness and the pervasive issue of screen addiction, exploring neuroscience, social media's hidden costs, and practical strategies for healthier tech use.   ⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/291 ⭐️See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: http://the...

Warriors hello and welcome! Do you sometimes feel afraid to have certain conversations with loved ones friends, family members, kids, co workers  This is the episode for you!  Today we're going to talk about how to have conversations that improve those relationships and why you want to.    ⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/290 ⭐️See if the Love...

In this episode I talked about the intricacies of relationship dynamics. I discuss how to remove drama from relationships, particularly in the context of marriages and other close relationships.   ⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/289 ⭐️Find the NEW LIFE AUDIT HERE http://smbwell.com/lifeaudit ⭐️Listen to the Manuals: Letting Other People Contr...

Enhance your relationships by understanding the role of expectations. Join me on this episode as we explore the impact of expectations and how to create healthier dynamics.     ⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/288 ⭐️Find the NEW LIFE AUDIT HERE http://smbwell.com/lifeaudit ⭐️Listen to the Manuals: Letting Other People Control How We Feel here...

I am so excited to bring you today's interview. I have a guest on the show that talks about all the things that we need to learn, know and practice to live a life we love. If you are someone who feels like they could be labeled as a perfectionist, burnt out, or stressed like all of us, this episode is for you. Dr. Anne Welsh is a clinical psychologist, executive coach, fair play facilitator, and c...

Learning the skill of loving detachment is a meta skill. What that means is, if you learn and practice it, it will positively change your relationships and your life. I do not say that lightly.  This is one of those meta skills that when we are practicing this, we feel better, those around us feel better, and we are all able to thrive. When we are not, the opposite is true.    Listen in to this ep...

Hey there Warriors! I am getting real about the struggle to stick to our goals, especially when the initial rush of New Year's resolutions starts to fizzle out. I talk about the nitty-gritty of how our thoughts can trip us up and shares some practical tips for staying motivated and following through on our goals. So get comfy, and let's chat about mindset and making those changes that really stick...

Is there such a thing as midlife weight loss? Short answer, yes! For the longer answer, listen to this conversation with Dr. Ginny Trierweiler.  Dr. Ginny Trierweiler is a psychologist and certified health coach who scoured the research to find evidence-based answers to her own eating and weight issues. She discovered key principles to actually NOURISH the body so you can activate health and heali...

Hey there, Warriors! Are you ready to conquer your goals and overcome the discomfort that's been holding you back? I get real about the concept of productive discomfort and how it relates to achieving your goals. I will share insightful examples and practical strategies to help you distinguish between productive and unproductive discomfort in various areas of your life, from health goals to relati...

In this final episode of 2023, I did an end-of-year evaluation to help you warriors to assess your lives and make adjustments for a better future. Intentional living is all about pausing to evaluate our lives and make sure we're on the right path. Let's take the time to reflect on the past year and make any necessary adjustments. Together, we can create a life we love.   Key Takeaways: 1. Small ac...

Surprise! Hi Warriors! This is a mini episode on the word of the year. I wanted to shake off those negative resolutions and instead focus on growth and learning. You know, it's all about living a life you truly love! I invite you my dear Warriors to think about what an awesome year would look and feel like for you. Plus, I will share the incredible value of coaching and how it can help us grow per...

Intuition is accessible to all. Throughout history, there have been stories of medicine women and individuals who were responsible for overseeing intuition in their communities or families. In this episode, Isabel will share her expertise in helping people connect to their authentic, natural, intuitive abilities. Warriors, we invite you to keep an open mind. Tune in to gain valuable guidance on li...

You can live a life you love and Susie Pettit will show you how.  Hi, I'm Susie Pettit, a certified life, parent, and relationship coach and I'm so excited you're here! I'm the host of the Love Your Life Show and I am on a mission to inspire, motivate, and empower as many women as I can with the tools and advice you need to live a life you love. I've spent the last 25 years learning and getting tr...

In this episode, I talked about the importance of being intentional with our thoughts and how it can lead to a better life. Thoughts are not facts and that we have the power to choose which thoughts to believe. I will explain the concept of neuroplasticity and the brain's motivational triad, which drives our behavior. Warriors, slow down and become aware of your thinking. I introduce a simple tool...

How to have your best holiday season yet? Hear me speak about the importance of intentional living and making decisions ahead of time to ensure that our actions align with our values and bring us long-term satisfaction. Warriors, let us all reflect on how you felt in previous Januarys and identify areas where you may have felt out of control or needed to make changes. Intentional living involves t...

I share a powerful concept in this episode - "It's not about you." Our brains have a tendency to make everything about us, but in reality, other people's behavior is not a reflection of us. I will offer you tools to help shift our thinking and stop taking things personally. By practicing alternative explanations and recognizing our triggers, we can feel more at ease and confident in ourselves. Rem...

It's time to break free from feeling fear around emotions like anxiety, guilt or shame to live the life you've always wanted. Sherianna Boyle shows us how to tap into the power of your emotions and reveal its gifts of resiliency, hope, empathy, and purpose. By viewing our emotions in this new and empowering perspective, you will find peace and be able to embrace the person you were meant to be. Jo...

Oh warriors! I'm so glad you're here to listen and learn about the expectation theory. This is another way of explaining the thought model that will really help you, whether you've been listening for a while or a search for life satisfaction and thriving came up. Because learning about the expectation theory will help with all of that! It helps midlife and empty nest women and moms of all ages bre...

In this episode, I discuss the dynamic of over-functioning and learned helplessness that often occurs in relationships. I explained how this pattern can lead to feelings of resentment, stress, overwhelm, and powerlessness. I will share my own personal experience with over-functioning and how it was influenced by my upbringing. You can hear me emphasize the importance of recognizing these patterns...

I am so excited I got to talk with Brenda.  As someone who's still recovering from narcissistic abuse, Brenda brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to this topic. Brenda Stephens MS, LPCC is a group practice owner in San Diego, CA where she and her colleagues provide individual and group therapy to those who have been impacted by a relationship with a narcissist. Brenda uses a thorough under...

Distinguishing between difficult and dangerous people isn't always as clear-cut. While narcissists who blatantly cross our boundaries are relatively easy to identify, what about those individuals who fall into the category of "difficult people"? Stay tuned because in this episode, I'll explore the complexities of dealing with difficult individuals. I firmly believe that everyone deserves to be in...

Hey there, warriors!  I have a special episode for you as part of our codependency series called "Get Your Power Back." We are diving deep into the topic of codependency and how it can affect our relationships and overall well-being. Codependency impacts our marriages, our relationships with our teens and preteens, our parenting, our relationships with our aging parents, and more. Trust me, I've b...

I'm excited to share this special birthday episode with you! Today, I share a bit of a journey through my life and my top takeaways, wellness practices and insights here as a woman in my midlife, post divorce, in perimenopause, having raised preteen and teen sons, and how I manage my physical well-being at 52. I want to be open and vulnerable with you, highlighting that even as a life coach, I fac...

It all comes down to confidence, warriors. Listen in to this episode where I dive into confidence and self doubt in a way that will help you feel better, take action on your goals, notice your limiting beliefs, and interact in your relationships with your spouse and your kids in a more empowered way. Thank you for listening in! You matter to me! Enroll in Higher Education for Warriors at the Love...

Anxiety! It's talked about all over the place and is on the rise. Personally, I am passionate about helping moms, kids, teens, preteens, you name it, I want to help anyone with anxiety. I've been on anxiety medication (positive supporter here), had panic attacks, deep emotional trauma and much more. I know what it's like to feel anxious and to love an anxious person. Please listen in because there...