She Moves Forward

What if the most transformative experiences in your life were born out of the moments you'd rather forget, or laugh off? Join us in this lively conversation with former High School Principal, Ben Pugh, who shares his journey to becoming a life coach. Ben brings humor, honesty, and powerful insights from his past, including an almost-catastrophic bus incident at age 13, which turned into a lif...

This weeks episode is all about empowering yourself by taking responsibility for how you show up for yourself.  We dive into the cruciality of taking responsibility for our communication and personal growth. We explore the pivotal role an open mind plays in accepting diverse opinions, the influence such an attitude can have on our overall demeanor, and actionable steps to stop restraining ourselve...

Ever feel like being a woman around the 45-50 year mark is clouded with unspoken struggles? You're not alone. As a trauma-informed certified life coach, I, Kristi Falany, tackle the daunting realities of menopause, feelings of loneliness, and that persistent sense of 'not enough' that many of us endure. We're in this together, and I invite you to follow along on my Instagram an...

Hear me out, what if reinventing ourselves in midlife isn't about a complete overhaul but a journey to self-discovery? What if we redirect our energy towards self-growth and embracing our true selves. It's about finding your passion, joy, and authenticity amid the chaos of life.  In this episode, I am sharing with you the difference between a Reinvention at midlife and a Midlife Rediscov...

Ever found yourself caught in a whirlwind of chaos?  This episode unpacks the role chaos plays in our lives, often distorting our perception and making it difficult to accept change and growth. But there's power in vulnerability and connection, and these can be our anchors in the storm, offering healing and a fresh viewpoint. Chaos can be more than just a momentary whirlwind. For some, it&apo...

Ever felt like the hill you're climbing was too steep? Is the big 4-0 looming large or perhaps already in the rearview mirror? Well, our guest today, Ashley Lowe, a certified life coach, is here to show you it's time to embrace those midlife milestones and take control of your health, relationships, and overall happiness. We explore Ashley's personal journey of transformation as she...

Ever caught yourself in a spiral of negative self-talk as soon as you open your eyes in the morning? That was me, Kristi Falany, a certified trauma-informed life coach, until I stumbled upon the profound power of intentional self-talk. In this enlightening journey, we’ll explore the concept of 'emotional home' - the three dominant feelings that unconsciously become our go-to emotions. Th...

Yes, proper nutrition and better sleep are great sources of energy, but let's go beyond those and talk about creating energy. In this candid discussion, we dive into the mindset required to bring energy into every situation. From scheduling time in bite-sized chunks, taking regular breaks to indulging in physical activities, I share practical strategies to manage your energy levels effectivel...

Have you ever found yourself starting over in the middle of your life, after a major change like divorce or an empty nest? That's where I was at 42, and it led me to become a certified trauma-informed life coach dedicated to helping other women navigate similar challenges. In this episode, I'm  exploring the concept of renewal and how to overcome resistance to change as we journey togeth...

There is a reason you are already not choosing to make things better in your life. It's called resistance.   There are a few different ways that resistance can show up. When we allow the patterns of resistance to exist, we are blocking ourselves from creating the lives we actually want. We are blocking ourselves from better relationships with others and ourselves. In this episode, I'm gi...

Coma along with me to create a renewal in your life. Renewal means you don't have to change anything. If it's working, let's make it even better. Your relationship is working, but you know it could be better? You have great friendships, but you have it on your heart to show up with more of you. Your personal develop has you at a steady place, but you know deep down there is more you...

Parenting didn't come with manuals, and if you thought it would get easier as they got older..............boy were you wrong. Parenting young adults doesn't have to come with headache and confusion. Barb Hatfield is an expert at teaching her clients how to parent with grace. In this episode, she shares with me her tips that are necessary for raising your emerging young adult children. Sh...

This episode is a revisit. You may be hearing this for the first time, or maybe it is brand spankin new. Either way I know you are going to learn something new. Uncomfortable and scary are actually good things. You will be surprised to find out why. Your also going to learn three tools to help you move forward with the scary and unknown. 1. Know your why 2. Know the benefits on the other side of s...

Are you giving someone else the power over you emotional home? In this episode, I share with you what your emotional home is and how to stop giving others the power over you emotional home. How you feel on any given day should be a conscious decision, and it should not be based on what others do or don't do. You have the power to create the emotional home that you desire.  Visit my website fo...

When you start piling items onto our calendars, it is so easy to feel overwhelmed or stressed with all the activities you have committed to.  But you really do have a choice in whether or not you participate in overwhelm.  In this episode, I am sharing with you my tips for being someone who says, "I don't do overwhelm". Instead, I do plan ahead decide-is this an event I need a list...

Is your future self an upgrade from who you are today? Wow, have you thought about that? Or are you just letting life happen to you and literally pass you by? In this episode, I am giving you ONE sentence that is going to help you shut down the old patterns that are holding you back from upgrading from who you are today. I am also going to give you some hard truths so today you can stop your peopl...

Ever thought about what it would take to be completely 100% YOURSELF? There are thousands of thoughts that run through our heads every day.  How many of them sound  like: I don't fit in. That's not for me. If they only knew what I've done.... These types of thoughts and others like them are exactly what keeps you from being the authentic wonderful woman you were meant to be.  The al...

In this episode, I take a look at the mindset that is keeping me from really putting myself out there in order to be into community. Often, our fears lead back to "I'm not enough". And that is what holds us back from the community we want to be in. I have worn my independence like a badge of honor, but when we think about quality of life, it always boils down to who we are doing lif...

I totally get when your brain says “ I wish they cared about me as much as I care about them.” This type of mindset happens at mid life, when we are still parenting as if we have control over what our adult children do or don’t do. So you don’t answer messages, or you sit in silence protest over some thing they did or didn’t do that you don’t agree with. And then, when you’re ready to return to yo...

I had the opportunity to sit down with Kara Hackleman, the host of Concierge Weight Loss podcast. We talked about relationships, creating your identity in midlife, and even weight loss.  When she asked me what I was passionate about, I explained that my passion was in helping midlife women live there best lives for the second half of life. The biggest sentences that cause us pain at midlife are: I...

In this episode, I am giving you a more in depth definition of judgment. You will for sure think differently about when you judge yourself and when you judge others. You'll ask yourself questions like, "Do I have enough evidence to make a solid binding contract with that thought?" Heavy right? This is why you should always choose curiosity. In this episode, I am giving you the tools...

Travel is good for your soul. It is good for your relationship with yourself, as well as the relationship you have with those you choose to travel with. I know that we don't do it as often as we would like because of the expense that is involved. What if you could save a couple thousand on flights, and travel more each year? Meet my friend Lyn. Lyn Mettler is a longtime travel journalist for...

Did you fall into that trap that Disney taught us that once we met our Prince Charming life would be happily ever after? Or am I the only one who thought that my husband was going to fulfill all of my connection needs? If you believe that one person can fulfill all of your needs, you are setting them up for failure. In this episode, I am giving a practical practice deciding what you want in your l...

Motivation can look different for everyone. There is a certain feeling that I get when I step up to the start line at every race. Then 10X that feeling as the sense of accomplishment sets in when I cross the finish line. This is what motivates me to run. I am often asked "How do I stay so motivated?" "I don't know" is a very common answer that midlife women give me when I...

Hands down the most empowering sentence when trying to keep the peace with out loosing myself in the process. When you embrace that you don't need to be right, and they don't need to be on board. They is no need to argue your point, or keep explaining your meaning.  If the other person is not open to what you are trying to communicate, you can explain all that you want. As long as you kn...