Susie Pettit

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

If you've spent years taking care of everyone else and you're ready to reconnect with yourself, this show is for you. I'm Susie Pettit, certified parent coach, life coach, and mom of five. Every week, I share practical tools and compassionate coaching to help you navigate parenting, set healthier boundaries, stop feeling responsible for everyone else's happiness, and reconnect with yourself in midlife. We'll talk about emotional regulation, confidence, relationships, people-pleasing, empty nest transitions, and creating a life you genuinely love. I've lived through divorce, bankruptcy, heart s...

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Susie Pettit

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smbwell.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

217: Boundaries AND Unconditional Love 05.10.2022

Unconditional love means you love them no matter what, no matter what they do, no matter what they say, no matter how they act, right? Uh yes but.... And that's a BIG BUT! I am a huge supporter of unconditional love (as I went over in last week's podcast). Mainly because you're the one who gets to feel the love! Them move you love, the more you feel loving. I'm all for that. What I'm not for is be...

216: Unconditonal Love 28.09.2022

Psst....do you ever feel irritated or annoyed in your relationships? Can I get an AMEN?! I can get annoyed at my kids, my husband, my siblings, my neighbors, heck, I can even get annoyed by random people in the gym. Good news is, there's something we can do that significantly helps us FEEL LESS ANNOYED!! I'm proof! I swear warriors, I went through a big part of my life being annoyed or irritated a...

215: Gap vs Gain Thinking 21.09.2022

Are you a goal setter? Do you like setting intentions or goals for your day, week or year?  If you're a frequent listener of the Love Your Life Show, I'll bet you do. Which is why I'm super excited to bring this concept that I first heard of from business coach Dan Sullivan and author, Ben Hardy. Don't run away though - this concept is one I use in my everyday life, as a mom, a wife, a high achiev...

214: The Urge Jar 14.09.2022

Today I'm sharing the urge jar! One of my clients most favorite (and successful) tools. For free! No session needed! Learning about and using this tool has helped me and my clients break habits that were unhelpful for us like over drinking, over spending, over social media'ing and over eating. It has helped people lose upwards of 25 pounds and helped others to save hundreds of dollars.    ⭐️Find...

213: People Pleasing and Lying 07.09.2022

If you are in a relationship and feeling as if, in order to do be connected to them, you have to lie to yourself or to them, this episode is for you! Wait a minute? You're a people pleaser. Not a liar! You're doing it for them!  There's no way they go together, do they? Dear warrior, true friendships and relationships are based on acceptance of and for the other person. mutuality. None of this ove...

212: Say No for Happiness 31.08.2022

How are you feeling warrior? Stressed? Overwhelmed? Hopeless? Listless? You're not alone. In a recent podcast episode, Chalene Johnson cited a study that reported how Americans were the unhappiest they've ever been in 50 years! Fifty years warriors! Happiness and hacking the brain to raise our happiness set point is my zone of genius warriors! I had to get on and record this podcast episode today....

211: Sex & Intimacy Coach Leah Carey 24.08.2022

Low libido? Low confidence? Feeling comfortable in your body is important for your confidence, health and wellbeing...guess what, that's true in terms of sex too! You are not broken (nor are you alone!) Join Susie and Sex & Intimacy Coach Leah Carey as we discuss libido, body image, patriarchy, body acceptance, and more!    ⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://...

210: 5 Tools to Make Change Easier 17.08.2022

Life is full of change and contrast.  Yin and Yang.  Light and Dark.  In this week's episode I dive into five tools that help me when things around me are changing.  Whether you're sending your first born off to college, to kindergarten, you sent yours off years ago, or you don't have kids but your social relationships are shifting, life involves change and contrast.  Join me on today's episode as...

209: The Infradian Cycle 10.08.2022

What is the infradian rhythm and why will learning about it help you with your metabolism, sleep, stress and even, how we age?!!  Listen in to this week's episode with Cody Sanders to learn what every woman needs to know about her infradian rhythm!   ⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/209 ⭐️See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment...

208: [TACTICAL TIPS] Your Child is Growing Up 03.08.2022

Do you have a child who's growing up? Whether they are two or 22, if you are a parent, you will want to listen in to this episode as I offer true and tested strategies to help you as we support our children (and ourselves!) through this journey of life!     ⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/208 ⭐️See if the Love Your Life School is open for enro...

207: Boundary Setting for People Pleasers 27.07.2022

Listen in as Lori Massicot and I discuss boundary setting for people pleasers! If you liked this episode, let us know on Instagram! https://instagram.com/lori__massicot   ⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/204 ⭐️See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com ⭐️Did you love this episode? Make sure y...

206: Comparison 20.07.2022

One of the top ways we amazing women hold ourselves back in this world is in comparison. When we compare our lives with others we enter into a negative energy space that does not promote our best work or us living our best lives. This week, I share a personal experience where I caught myself comparing (gulp!)  coupled with tactical action steps to empower us to live our best lives.  Listen in warr...

205: One Percent Better 13.07.2022

ABSOLUTE TRUTH: Small progress is still progress. Better yet? It's the best way to create lasting behavior change! Small steps taken consistently over time lead to BIG changes in life. Listen in to this week's episode to learn how to use Susie's one percent better method.  It's midway through another year and I deliver a half pep talk half action plan for finishing your week, month, and year in a...

204: [WOMENS HEALTH] Perimenopause with Jen Sweeney 06.07.2022

Have you ever experienced a physical symptom and thought "You've got to be kidding me?" Well I have! And it seems to be happening more and more frequently the more birthdays I have! Luckily, author Jen Sweeney researched and wrote a book to support women as we move through perimenopause.  Her book (and this interview) are full of practical tips and strategies that we can use TODAY to FEEL BETTER a...

203: Anxiety and What if? 29.06.2022

How often do you think thoughts that begin with what if? How often do you feel anxious? There's a correlation and the tool I teach today has the potential to change your relationship with anxiety and how you view things forever. How can I say that? Because it did for me. Listen in. I love sharing this tool!     ⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/2...

202: Anxiety Happens 22.06.2022

Anxiety happens. Anxiety happens to kids. Anxiety happens to spouses. Anxiety happens to moms. Anxiety happens to CEOs. Anxiety happens to life coaches 😱 Add to that, Anxiety is responsible for our over drinking, over eating, over shopping, over procrastinating, over parenting,  and much much more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Listen in to this week's episode. It's an important one and, as someone who feels...

201: How to Help Your Teen 15.06.2022

Parenting and supporting others is one of the most challenging jobs here on earth.  I know it dear warrior! Not only do I have my own five sons, I interact with plenty of clients and humans that are having their human experiences.  And boy do I want to help! Tune in today to learn three ways to help our loved ones that WORK!     ⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: htt...

200: Celebrating You! EPISODE 200! 08.06.2022

Double celebration time! It's the 200th episode of the Love Your Life Show and I've put together an awesome compilation celebrating you!     ⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/200 ⭐️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 foun...

199: [PEP TALK] Go Get It! 01.06.2022

Psst: Have you thought: "If ONE MORE PERSON asks me to do ONE MORE THING, I'm going to #%$@%#!" Today's episode is for you. These feelings happen: the overwhelm; the exhaustion; the frustration. I'm feeling it.  My husband is feeling it.  Warrior women are feeling it.  My sons are feeling it.  Click play.  Help is here.   ⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://sm...

198: So. Over. It. 25.05.2022

Psst: Have you thought: "If ONE MORE PERSON asks me to do ONE MORE THING, I'm going to #%$@%#!" Today's episode is for you. These feelings happen: the overwhelm; the exhaustion; the frustration. I'm feeling it. My husband is feeling it. Warrior women are feeling it. My sons are feeling it.  Click play. Help is here.   ⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwel...

197: Managing Menopause with Maryon Stewart 18.05.2022

Ever have a hot flash or know someone who has? 🙄 Did you know that "sucking it up to just get through it" is not only emotionally unsupportive but a medically dangerous approach to midlife? Not on my watch, warriors! I have the most amazing interview for you today - chock full of information whether you're in perimenopause (the 8 years before our periods end), have passed through menopause, or kn...

196: HAPPINESS HABITS 11.05.2022

Have you ever started a day thinking: "Today I'm going to _________" only to find yourself getting into bed that night thinking: "DAMMIT! that didn't happen!" and felt disappointed and discouraged? Me too! And listen in dear one, because not only do I share some GREAT NEWS, I also provide an easy way to FEEL BETTER.  This is what I'm about, dear warrior. Supporting women like you so you can feel b...

195: Empowered Women with Melody Pourmoradi 04.05.2022

Wondering how to help your daughter's confidence and self image? Concerned about your child's inner talk? Wondering how to help your child with perfectionism? Or are you focused more globally and wondering how to impact people to show up as their best selves? Wherever you are on your journey, this interview is for you!  Today on the show, I have author and empowerment expert, Melody Pourmoradi. Ou...

194: What Happy People Think 27.04.2022

LET'S GET HAPPY! Happiness is a wonderful state that I help people be more open to, to feel more of, and this podcast episode will help you with that.  This episode for today is all about looking at the thoughts that happy people think so that we can practice and adopt ones that are right for us when happiness is appropriate.  Listen in, choose one of these thoughts to practice and report back to...

193: Toxic Positivity 20.04.2022

You don't want to miss this one! Why? Because we talk about something that, once removed, helps us feel closer and more connected to people we're in relationship with.  What is it? Toxic Positivity! Why is it toxic? Listen in because it has been so toxic for me and I want to help you!   ⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/193 ⭐️See if the Love You...

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