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

Have you ever wondered if things need to be this difficult? If so many of us have to feel overwhelmed, burnt out, resentful?  I am a happiness expert. As such, I am constantly studying and examining the things we routinely do to see if there's a hack, a workaround, an easier way. There always is. Today I bring you four ways that we consistently make our lives harder.  Things that we can STOP doing...

So, you know those times when you're right? Like you're so certain you're right you need to make sure the other people stop doing it wrong? Yeah me too. I am often very certain that my way is the right way and those people in my life would be so much better off if they did it "my way". Please join me today as I deep dive into this way of thinking as it's not only hard on our relationships with oth...

Have you heard of the four money personalities? If not, you're missing out. Learning about these four personalities types has helped so many people not only feel less stress about money, but better choices with their money. On today's show, we dive into the four money personalities, explore how they affect our moods and relationships, and drop some golden action steps to support your unique person...

Financially Free! Wheeee! How good does that feel? Well listen in because this week, Financial Life Coach Liz Carroll is on the show and she not only gives us tools to help us with our money mindset, she shares three ways we can help our kids AND specific steps so we can feel more FINANCIALLY FREE! I loved my conversation with Liz and I'm thrilled I get to share it with you all here! ⭐️See if the...

Did you take a friendship class when you were younger? Most of us didn't. Which means there are a lot of myths about friendship and making friends that aren't helping us. Listen in to this week's episode because I share what experts are saying in terms of how to make friends and bust four myths on friendship. Three of which I believed 100% Whoa! Listen in and then head to Instagram (https://instag...

You asked for it, here it is! The first part of a two part series on our friendships as adults. Thank you for requesting this topic as it reminded me of some tools and practices that I can't believe I haven't shared yet on this show! Listen in as I share a real life problem that I've gotten a handful of emails on. Plus, support and tools to help you do what I always try to do on this show, help yo...

What happens when a renowned Marriage and Family Therapist gets together with a passionate life coach, both of whom have been practicing for almost 20 years?  Let's just say you don't want to miss it. We laughed a lot, I almost cried, and we touched on topics from narcissism to ADHD to childhood attachment wounds to emotional maturity. Listen in and then please let Tony and Susie know what you tho...

This is a QUICKIE warriors! Listen in to learn a how I've been practicing feeling better for those times I want to feel better fast! ⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/235 ⭐️See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com ⭐️Did you love this episode? Make sure you've listened to all the foundational...

Who likes to feel resentful? Uh, come on? Anyone?  It's one of my least favorite feeling states and there's a reason for that. it's a problem solving emotion. It is unhelpful for our relationships and, if left unaddressed in marriage or parenthood, it can lead to some dark days. Please listen in to today's episode as I break it down in a way that really works for us busy, overworked women.  This i...

When we talk about feelings, who wants to feel resentment? NOT ME! And yet, it's a feeling state that comes up for me in my life and instead of feeling shame that I feel it, I'm talking about it and how I've discovered a tactic to move out of it. Listen in and then make sure you've subscribed because this is a two-part series: next week I keep the fun parade going with a convo about how resentment...

Our life is a result of the thoughts we're thinking.  The thoughts we think cause us to feel certain ways. When we feel certain ways, we do things (actions, inaction, reaction).  The actions we take or don't take create the results we see in our lives.  If you've been listening to this show, this won't be news to you. which means you will love this episode and this tool! If you're like me, once yo...

Listen in to learn how to use the power of your brain to make fresh starts and accomplishing your goals easier!   ⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/231 ⭐️See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com ⭐️Did you love this episode? Make sure you've listened to all the foundational episodes of the Lo...

Eek..I'm feeling a bit exposed! This episode is my most real, vulnerable episode yet.  Why am I airing it?  Because you matter greatly to me.  And because, if you somehow think that I'm some special unicorn who has it all together, that limits you and your success.  If you see my current life and think that this is never possible for you or that you're different from me or anyone else you follow o...

Ever since I stopped setting resolutions and started choosing a word of the year, my life has felt a sh*t ton better.  Coincidence? Nope. I know enough about human behavior, neuroplasticity, positive psychology, and having a growth mindset to know otherwise.  Grab your free worksheet (https://www.smbwell.com/word ) choose your word and prepare yourself to feel better in 2023 also!!    ⭐️Find all...

What do you really wish you had more of?  More sweaters?  Knick knacks?  More coffee mugs?  You know what I could always use more of?  Confidence!  Listen to today's episode to learn how doing this one thing will help you feel more confident. How about that for a gift?     ⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/228 ⭐️See if the Love Your Life School...

How great would it be to stop stressing over other people's problems?  What if you could listen to your husband complain about his annoying coworker and not feel the need to help him solve it?  How great would it feel to listen to your kid share his disappointment at not making a team and not feel the need to fix it?  What if you could listen to your mom say how lonely she was without feeling like...

Isn't confidence a great feeling?  Here's a workshop where I teach 5 steps for more confidence.  Listen in to start practicing today!   ⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/226 ⭐️See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com ⭐️Did you love this episode? Make sure you've listened to all the foundatio...

Want to be less cranky, have less sugar cravings, age better, ache less, and feel less tired?  This is the episode for you! Holistic Sleep Coach Morgan Adams joins Susie to help us feel and live better by getting better sleep! She gives us a lot of things we can try, tips and products so listen in, share with a tired friend, and then head to the show notes to find all the links mentioned!   ⭐️Fin...

Short and sweet one for you this week! I bring you the ONE THING that, when practiced, will make you FEEL BETTER as a parent, a spouse, a human!!!! Listen in!   ⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/224 ⭐️See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com ⭐️Did you love this episode? Make sure you've list...

This is a life changing episode. I know because when I started using these tools, my life changed.  Dramatically. For the better. Last week on the show we learned 5 traits of narcissism. This week, I drop the GOLD! Four of themes effective tools to disarm the narcissist or energy vampires in your life.  If you've ever asked yourself: " "Am I crazy?" or wonder why other people in your life put up w...

QUICK! Learn to spot covert narcissism before the holiday business and family gatherings. There a LOT of people with narcissistic traits out there and the more you can recognize narcissistic behavior, the better able you are to protect yourself and your loved ones.  (and PLEASE SHARE! This is an important episode to share. Often we stay in narcissistic relationships for far too long because we thi...

Grief happens warriors.  It happens when people and loved ones die AND it happens when we change aspects of our life: a child going off to school, the end of a relationship, the end of a job, moving, etc... This show is all about providing tools to help you live a life you love. Grief happens and this week I interview Donna Ferris. She provides many excellent tips and tools on how to manage grief...

When we make these three assumptions we have trouble setting boundaries.  Do you make these assumptions? Learn the 3 counter tools!   ⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/220 ⭐️See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com ⭐️Did you love this episode? Make sure you've listened to all the foundationa...

Have you heard of the term mom rage?  Well, I've felt it and know that some of my darkest mom guilt moments come after experiencing (and unfortunately acting upon) my mom rage. Listen in to learn more about the cycle with guilt, shame and rage that not only is happening, but is fixable. The first is for us to stop hiding that it exists. As Brene Brown says: Shame loves secrecy. We don't make lasti...

Are you in a relationship? Are you a parent? Do you have a parent? This episode is for you! Listen in to learn how this simple mindset shift of good versus bad can change how you feel about your children, your partners and even your self!  Bonus! Shifting my mindset in this way is an antidote to SHAME!      ⭐️Get the journaling questions and all links mentioned here: https://smbwell.com/218 ⭐️Se...