The Mindful Midlife Mom - Mindfulness Practices and Techniques for Mentally Exhausted Moms in the Sandwich Generation

Words are powerful. They can lift you up and motivate your forward or tear you down and create non-starter moments. Negative self-talk can have a powerful effect not only on your mental wellness but also, how you show up and perform in life. Unfortunately, negative self-talk comes all too easily, but there are ways to catch yourself from this type of talk without missing a beat.  Learn how to make...

Elevate your career changing journey with a growth mindset. Join host Valerie Mekki on the latest episode of Mindful Life Changes (formerly known as the Mindful Career Change Podcast) as you’re guided through the exploration of the growth mindset.  Discover how to turn setbacks into stepping stones, failures into opportunities, and challenges into brain-boosting exercises. Learn more about the stu...

We all know that nagging voice that magnifies our flaws, undermines our potential, and fills us with self-doubt, especially during vulnerable moments like a career pivot. Meet your constant companion: the "inner critic." We all have one, that voice that loves to judge, doubt, and undermine us. But it’s time to set up some healthier boundaries and change the dialog between you and your in...

 Life is full of twists and turns, and major transitions like a career change can be challenging. We all encounter moments of frustration, mistakes, and unforeseen obstacles. But what if we viewed these challenges as opportunities for growth and self-discovery? In this transformative episode of the Mindful Career Change Podcast, host Valerie Mekki, shares valuable insights on how to shift our pers...

Fear can manifest in various ways, hindering our progress, and causing indecision and frustration. Physically, it may leave us tense and immobilized, preventing us from taking necessary action. But what if we could change our perspective on fear, freeing ourselves from its paralyzing grip and unlocking our true potential?  In this episode of Mindful Life Changes (formerly known as the Mindful Care...

Break free from limitations about your age and unlock your full career potential in this episode of Mindful Life Changes (Formerly knowns as the Mindful Career Change) Podcast. Host Valerie Mekki shares her personal experience of overcoming age-related doubts and successfully transitioning careers in her 40s. She introduces the concept of crystalized intelligence, which refers to the wisdom and ex...

Discover the secret to inner peace by embracing imperfection and giving yourself some grace in the midst of chaos. It's time to give yourself a break and find your inner peace. Join host Valerie Mekki on the Mindful Life Changes podcast (formerly known as Mindful Career Change) as she reveals a powerful affirmation that applies to all of us, not just career changers. In this episode, Valerie...

Prepare to navigate life after a layoff and embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth in the latest affirmation episode of the Mindful Life Changes (formerly known as Mindful Career Change Podcast), host Valerie Mekki guides you toward reclaiming your self-worth, embracing resilience, and recognizing the abundant value you bring to the professional world with this empowering affirmation: &a...

Step into a world of untapped potential and embark on a transformative journey in the latest affirmation episode of the Mindful Career Change Podcast. Host Valerie Mekki invites you to unlock your hidden superpowers and harness your unique strengths, skills, and talents for your career changing journey. With an empowering affirmation at the core, "I Am Tapping Into My Potential and Where I Fo...

Embrace your intuition and trust the process of career change with this powerful affirmation, “I trust my intuition and the process. The Universe will provide the answers.” In this episode of Mindful Life Changes (Formerly known as the Mindful Career Change) host Valerie Mekki, a career change counselor and guide, explores the power of following your inner wisdom and trusting the process that what...

Push past your comfort zone and embrace change with this powerful affirmation for growth. Plant the seed of encouragement as you carve out your new career path with this pivot. In this episode, host Valerie Mekki, a career change counselor, shares the affirmation "I Am Outgrowing My Comfort Zone And I Am Capable Of Moving Past The Discomfort." She emphasizes the importance of recognizing...

Before we dive into our weekly positive affirmations for your career changing journey, you want to make sure affirmations stick with you by memorizing them, saying them out loud and even visualizing them into action. In this first episode of The Mindful Career Change Podcast, career changer and counselor, Valerie Mekki shares why positive affirmations are so essential for a career change and how t...

A mindfulness body scan before an affirmation practice can cultivate a sense of calm, presence, and self-awareness to support your pursuit of a meaningful career change. In this episode of The Mindful Life Changes Podcast (previously known as the Mindful Career Change), host Valerie Mekki, a career change counselor, introduces the concept of a body scan as a mindfulness practice before engaging in...

Embrace your courage, bravery, and worthiness as you navigate your way through this career changing journey. In this episode of the Mindful Life Change Podcast (previously known as the Mindful Career Change), host Valerie Mekki, a career change counselor, focuses on the affirmation: "I Am Courageous. I Am Brave. I Am Worthy Of This Career Change." This affirmation serves as a reminder of...

Are you an overstretched midlife mom juggling teenagers and aging parents while feeling mentally exhausted and losing yourself in the process? You're not alone in this overwhelming season. As someone currently living in the sandwich generation with my dad in assisted living while my kids are in school, I understand the unique burnout that comes from caring for everyone except yourself. This s...