Midlife Transformation | Mindset, Holistic Health, Trust in God, Self-Care, Relationships

Welcome back to Midlife Transformation! This week we have a wonderful guest, Yvonne of You Are Dynamic Ministries, and she is sharing her story. Yvonne lives with her dad, who has Dementia, and she is vulnerable... sharing some funny moments, as well as some difficult moments over the past eight years.  Lean in and listen... I hope this episode helps you or someone you know. You are not alone, eve...

Welcome back to your Midweek episode!  Let me ask you something… Have you ever said that your health matters… but then your choices didn’t quite line up? That’s what we call cognitive dissonance. Cognitive dissonance is that internal discomfort we feel when our actions don’t match our values. When you act in alignment with your values—even in something as simple as a meal—you reduce that internal...

Welcome back to Sunday Solace!  As you move into this week, slow down. God calls us to 'Be Still... Psalm 46:10. There is a reason, and that is due to the clarity that comes after the quiet.  Many Christians will be celebrating Easter next Sunday, thinking about Jesus' death and resurrection. I am reminding myself that this is not just another busy week,  What if this week is your inviti...

Welcome back to Sunday Solace … a space where we slow down, breathe deep, and realign our hearts, our minds, and our spirit for the week ahead. I want to share something with you today that has been so impactful in my own life and in my coaching… It comes from the work I’ve been trained in through the Gibson Banning Method—and it’s this simple but life-changing concept: “My Story.” “My story” is t...

Welcome back to your Midweek Midlife Moment ~ Let's dive in!   SHIFT #1: From Confusion → Clarity Through Values “Instead of asking, ‘What should I do?’  Start asking: ‘What aligns with what matters most?’ When your decisions are rooted in your values, you stop second-guessing yourself. Scripture tells us in 1 Corinthians 14:33 that God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. Clarity comes w...

Good morning friends and welcome to Sunday Solace on the Midlife Transformation Podcast. Take a slow breath with me this morning. Inhale… and exhale. In Session 5 of the Gibson-Banning Coaching Program, we explore external vs. internal authority, cognitive dissonance, and how this asssists in your transformation process. The word authority shares the same root as the word author . Meaning the one...

Because rain brings life. The earth needs that nourishment so that in the coming weeks we’ll see the most beautiful signs of spring… buds forming, flowers blooming, gardens growing. But it made me ask myself something. How are we nourishing our own bodies? Because just like the earth, we cannot bring forth life, energy, or light to others if we are depleted. We’ve all heard the phrase: Y ou cannot...

Are you Healing or Hurting Your Body? We talk often about our spiritual life. We talk about mindset. We talk about discipline. But today, we’re focusing on the physical pillar. One of my favorite go-to vegetables — and my 14-year-old daughter loves this one too — is bok choy. Yes, bok choy. This beautiful cruciferous green belongs to the same family as broccoli, kale, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts...

In this Sunday Solace episode, Rachael reflects on wrapping up a three-part series on unforgiveness and shares a powerful analogy inspired by her cracked coffee cup made at Mississippi Mud Pottery in 2009. Through Scripture and personal reflection, she explores how forgiveness can feel like breaking — yet brokenness does not mean disqualified. If you’ve ever wondered: Does God still have a purpose...

Forgiveness is not weakness. It’s alignment. Unforgiveness doesn’t just live in your memories. It lives in your body. In this episode, we unpack: Why forgiveness is spiritually non-negotiable  How unforgiveness impacts stress, cortisol, and the nervous system  The connection between thought discipline and emotional freedom  Why contentment grows when resentment is released  Practical encouragement...

Forgiveness is not weakness. It is leadership over your own nervous system. If you’ve ever felt your chest tighten… your breathing shorten… or your stomach knot when a memory resurfaces — this episode is for you. Today, we’re talking about the physical cost of unforgiveness, and how choosing forgiveness is how you take your power back.  In this episode, we discuss: The connection between unforgive...

In this special Sunday Solace episode, we explore the true meaning of forgiveness and why forgiveness is a heart matter — especially during Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day can stir up so many emotions: love, longing, disappointment, grief, resentment, and even old wounds we thought were healed. In today’s episode, we talk about what it really means to forgive — not just others, but ourselves. For...

“You can’t heal a system you don’t understand — and Functional Medicine starts by understanding you.” A Functional Medicine doctor is asking: Why is this happening? Where is the imbalance beginning? What is your body trying to tell you? 3 Things to Keep in Mind if you are Looking for a Functional Medicine Dr or Acupuncturist: Find a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner Look for credentials: ...

Do you feel out of alignment the moment stress hits ~ like your peace disappears first? Are you frustrated with the body changes that showed up in midlife? Do you wish you could stay consistent in your self-care without feeling guilty for choosing yourself? I'm so glad you’re here. This podcast helps you rebuild internal peace, strengthen your mind and body, and create simple habits rooted in...

Midweek Midlife Moment – The Soulful Chili Midweek Midlife Moment didn’t come from a big revelation or a perfectly planned routine ~ It came from my kitchen, while snowed in this past weekend. I made a pot of black bean and sweet potato chili—and it was soulful.  Not just ‘this tastes good,’ but the kind of good that touches your senses… the warmth, the aroma, the colors, the way it fills the hous...

Welcome back friend! First, I want to invite you for an upcoming Values Workshop in February, so stay tuned for details. If you are not familiar with values, and the importance of choosing your values, please take time to listen to the Values-Based episode from this past December, and in the show notes is a list of all of the values that we will be discussing and working with in this upcoming work...

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why prayer must come before planning—not after How faith transforms uncertainty into peace Biblical wisdom for decision-making and direction The difference between striving in your own strength and surrendering to God How to pause, listen, and discern God’s guidance for your next chapter Scripture References Proverbs 16:3 – “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, an...

Prayer Before Plans: Starting the New Year with God-Centered Conversations As the new year begins, it’s easy to feel pressure to plan, decide, and change everything at once. In today’s episode, I am inviting you to slow down and take a different approach — beginning the year in prayer. Through a personal reflection on values, communication, this episode offers a gentle reminder that prayer isn’t j...

“Making progress isn’t always moving forward. Sometimes, it’s about bouncing back. Progress is not only reflected in the peaks you reach — it’s also visible in the valleys you cross. Resilience is a form of growth.” — Adam Grant, Hidden Potential Hiden Potential ~ The Science of Achieving Greater Things Author: Adam Grant            https://amzn.to/49pUGQh Hey y’all. Welcome back to Grit, Grace &a...

Sunday Solace is a faith-centered reflection podcast within Grit, Grace & Transformaiton, soon to be Midlife Renewal , created for women navigating midlife transitions, personal growth, and spiritual renewal. In this episode, we explore values-based living, midlife reflection, and how choosing core values can bring clarity, peace, and purpose in the next season of life. “Teach us to number our...

Hey y’all, welcome to Sunday Solace here on Grit, Grace & Transformation and soon to be Midlife Renewal, a podcast for the woman navigating change, craving clarity, and longing to feel grounded in her mind, body, and soul. Men ~ you’re also welcome! I’m Rachael, your Host and Incite Transformation Life Coach. Go ahead and grab your coffee and your water. This is Sunday Solace — let’s renew you...

Good morning, y'all … welcome to another episode of Sunday Solace.  I’m your host, Rachael & It’s the Sunday after Thanksgiving ~  the world is already shifting.   Leftover goodies still in the fridge, and y’all will have to message me and let me know some of things that you made with the leftovers. I have heard of potato cakes the next morning from the leftover mashed potatoes, and many...

Good morning, y’all… and Happy Thanksgiving. I’m your host, Rachael & I know how busy today gets.  But right here, right now… let’s create a little sanctuary together. Before the turkey goes in the oven…  Before the house wakes up…  Before the tablecloth is ironed and the mashed potatoes start flying… grab your coffee and your water with the baja gold mineral salt  ~ Let’s begin. I want to inv...

Good morning, friends, and welcome to another episode of Sunday Solace.  I’m your host, Rachael, and as we enter Thanksgiving week here in the United States — Oh My Stars — my heart is full. This is one of my favorite weeks of the year. There is something about the rhythm of slowing down, cooking with our hands, gathering around tables, and remembering what matters… that just pulls us back into al...

 Hey y’all — welcome back to Grit, Grace & Transformation!  I’m Rachael, and today we’re talking about something that completely shifted my days… and honestly, my healing journey. You’ve heard me say it before — “Do you own your morning, or does your morning own you?” For a long time, my mornings owned me.  I’d wake up, check my phone, scroll emails, and before 6 a.m., my peace was already gon...