The Inviting Shift Podcast

Send us Fan Mail What if the secret to self-love and well-being was right on your plate? Allow us to take you on a delicious journey as we explore the profound connection between self-love, mindful eating, and nourishing food choices with our guest, Mira Dessy. Together, we unpack our personal journeys with food, discuss the lessons we've learned, and examine how eating can become an act of s...

Send us Fan Mail What if the secret to a happier, more fulfilled life was as simple as loving yourself more? Sounds too good to be true, right? But it's not. In this enlightening episode, we examine why our society discourages self-love and how this lack of self-appreciation traps us in a cycle of harsh self-judgment. Through understanding the two archetypes related to self-love (or the lack...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to embrace a whole new level of self-love? Join us as we delve into every facet of self-love with our esteemed guests Julie Hunt, Emma Bradford, and Sarah Maurer. Each of them brings a unique perspective to this vast topic, engaging in a profound conversation on the physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental aspects of self-love. From finding tenderness within ourselves to u...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what self-love truly means? It's a term bandied around, often misconstrued as narcissism or vanity. Well, dear listeners, we're here to set the record straight - self-love is all about recognizing your worth, accepting your flaws, and being kind to yourself when you stumble. It's not about reaching some unattainable standard of perfection. It's ab...

Send us Fan Mail Are you feeling sandwiched between the responsibilities of child-rearing and elder care? You're not alone! Listen in as we welcome our special guest, Mary Remmes, a seasoned nursing home administrator and life coach. Mary captivates us with her wealth of knowledge on handling the complexities of health care for the elderly. With Mary's empathetic insights, we delve into...

Send us Fan Mail Are you navigating the tumultuous waters of midlife and feeling like you're just surviving instead of thriving? What if we told you asking for help isn't a sign of weakness, but a form of self-care? Join us as we peel back the layers on the importance of seeking support, sharing candid experiences, and offering up strategies on how to reach out without feeling like you&a...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt overwhelmed dealing with the discomforts of perimenopause or menopause? Is it possible that your body is communicating with you through these symptoms? How can natural remedies and the balance of masculine and feminine energies aid in this journey? Melissa Ayres, an expert menopause coach, homeopath, and theta healing practitioner holding over 15 years of experience, gra...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been so consumed with fear at the thought of a difficult conversation that you chose to avoid it altogether? This episode is going to change that. We're embarking on a journey to unravel the complexity of mastering hard conversations, and how this can become a springboard for personal growth and relationship building. We'll share our insights on preparing f...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to rekindle your creativity through the wisdom of Certified Creativity Coach, Sharon Burton? She joins us in this episode to provide a roadmap to reclaiming your imaginative flair, particularly as we navigate life's middle chapters. Yoga Nidra, curiosity, and supportive surroundings are just a few of the catalysts for your creative resurgence she'll share i...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt like you're playing dress up in your own life, waiting for the moment when someone discovers you're not quite as capable as you seem? Here's the secret: You're not alone. That nagging feeling is called Imposter Syndrome, and it's a sneaky beast that loves to creep in just when you're about to step up. But you know what? It doesn't have...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like your career ladder has turned into a hamster wheel? What if you could turn that feeling of dread into anticipation and excitement? That's exactly what we'll uncover with our esteemed guest, level-up coach Genea Barnes. Specializing in helping individuals navigate midlife career transitions, Genea is a beacon of wisdom for those considering a leap into entr...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt like you're losing your identity as your kids leave the nest? You're not alone. Welcome to an honest conversation about the emotional rollercoaster of empty nesting, the worries, the identity loss, and the mother shame. This episode is a deep dive into the uncharted territory of letting go, as we share our own experiences and provide you with some tools to cope...

Send us Fan Mail Is it time to stay or go? Midlife is all about change and many of us get there thinking, I checked all the boxes and I'm still not happy. If leaving a career that is not fulfilling can seem daunting - especially if you've put in a lot of effort, energy and years tuning into what we should do. Our guest, Laurie Reynoldson (laurie.reynoldson), shares with us how she left h...

Send us Fan Mail Period flu, flooding, serious cramping and anxiety? Even if you have never experienced these, you can in perimenopause.  Our bodies are changing and our hormones are shifting. Our guest, Ali Damron (@alidamron), is an expert in women's cycles and shares with us what happens in perimenopause so we can be more prepared. She also talks about some things we can try. You'll h...

Send us Fan Mail If you look up midlife on the internet, you're bound to find midlife crisis articles from every corner of the web.  However, my guest, Linda Ann Barber, and I think it's more of a calling. It only becomes a crisis when we don't listen.  If you want to hear inspiring stories of answering the call, this is the conversation for you.    You'll hear: When it's...

Send us Fan Mail A lot of women in midlife can feel stuck. We're told that midlife is when we settle in our routines, but what if we were built for more? This week, our guest, Brenda Rigney (@itsbrendarigney), is here to help you find your uniqueness so that you can show up to your life exactly how you want to -- not how you think you should. Which also means you can make new choices and see...

Send us Fan Mail If you've been through a divorce, you know it's not just a piece of paper. It upends your life and your confidence in yourself.  This week, my guest Leah Marie Mazur (@mindfullyready) is our expert to give you some tips on how we can be kinder to ourselves at one of the hardest times of our lives.    You'll hear: What changed in my second marriage from the first (3:...

Send us Fan Mail Do you feel like you want bigger purpose or goals in your life -- but when you think of big things, you cringe a little?    Or maybe you feel stuck in depression or a low-time that you can't get out of?   Our guest, Megan Snedden, has shifted her life from feeling depressed to more purpose with small acts of kindness. She's created a movement from something every single...

Send us Fan Mail That negative self-talk and limiting beliefs you have might be symptoms of emotions that your body hasn't released… at least that's what this week's guest, Cora Naylor (@naylorcora), is sharing with us.  When emotion gets trapped in our bodies we can do all the growth work and still feel like those feelings are just stuck. Cora tells us about a process to help us re...

Send us Fan Mail Do you drink a little more than you used to?  Maybe you mean to have one glass of wine and yet, the bottle comes up empty each night… Look, you are not alone. Especially with all the crazy times in the last few years when gyms and places we didn't drink shut down. Now without all those restrictions lifted, you might still find yourself reaching for that glass a bit too often....

Send us Fan Mail Our culture is all about production.  We always want to get more done.  In fact, our identity gets confused with how much we produce, earn, and check off that list.  So in this episode, I'm talking to a productivity specialist, Valerie Recore (@strideproductivity) about how we feel more accomplished by looking at time and priorities differently.    You'll hear: What happ...

Send us Fan Mail The same rules we had when we are younger don't always work in midlife.  Midlife is a time of change and more often than not, requires us to give ourselves more permission.  That's what my guest, Karen Shatafian, and I talk about this week.  Midlife means rewriting the rules. Get your permission slip here.    What you'll hear:  What permission means for women in mid...

Send us Fan Mail If you think that midlife is when we give up and move into a rocking chair, my guest, Robyn Patton (@midliferebel) wants to talk to you. Robyn and I both believe that midlife can be the best life - especially if you are willing to question your perspective and squash all the limitations we learned about midlife.  Join us for a conversation about what a midlife rebel is, why it can...

Send us Fan Mail If you've ever tried to implement new habits, you know about limiting beliefs.  We make a decision to make a change and then we get solid within ourselves that this is indeed what we are going to do. Resolve. The first few days, it's all great… but then it's a bit of forcing and white-knuckling our way through. And then all that inner talk happens… inner critic, inn...

Send us Fan Mail If you are Gen X, then you are familiar with the stories that you could have it all if you just worked hard enough.  And it does seem like some people are able to do it… at least from their Instagram stories.  My guest, Dr. Lisa Petty, has done the research on midlife and she has a lot to say about 'having it all" and what we truly want.  In this juicy conversation, we&a...