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Ever wondered why your body feels so good after a deep belly laugh? What if that natural high could be part of your daily health routine? Most of us have heard "laughter is the best medicine," but few know the science behind ...
How do we raise confident young women in today's world? More importantly, how do we become the role models they need? Meet Nellie Harden, mother of four daughters and expert in helping women and girls build their foundation of self-worth. In this powerful episode, discover how our own journey with self-worth directly impacts the next generation of women leaders. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER: The vital things you need to create a foundation of self-worthWhy secu…
Have you pushed your dreams aside because "there's no time" or "it's too late"? What if those were just stories you've been telling yourself? Meet USA Today bestselling author Aven Ellis, who launched her writing career in 2013 – proving it's never too late to pursue your passion. From writing in carpool lanes to crafting stories during lunch breaks, she's built a successful career by finding creative ways to make time for her dreams. In this insp…
Positive thinking sounds great, right? But what if it’s holding you back instead of helping you? In this thought-provoking episode, Cheryl dives into the misunderstood concept of toxic positivity. Learn the critical difference between staying optimistic and ignoring your emotions—and why honoring your feelings is the first step toward real growth and mindset mastery. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: What toxic positivity really is—and how to avoid it in yourself and w...
When was the last time you thought about your "unforgivable person"? That one person you swore you'd never forgive? What if holding onto that anger is actually hurting you more than them? Many of us in midlife are carrying years of resentment, anger, and unresolved pain. We've been told to "forgive and forget," but we can't – and maybe we don't want to. Yet that emotional baggage might be affecting our health, happiness, and future opportunities more t…
When was the last time you could truly name what you were feeling – beyond just "fine" or "stressed"? If you're like many women in midlife, you've gotten so good at powering through your days that you've lost touch with your actual emotions. Maybe you're using wine, Netflix, or constant venting just to cope with all the changes happening around you. In this powerful first episode of Mind Your Midlife, we're diving deep into why recognizing and acc…
Here's what's coming! Episodes every Friday. Join us each week as Cheryl, her guests, and her clients share with you how to feel confident in your body, your decisions, and your goals - and create a midlife that you love. Ask...
Welcome back to OMG Teach Me! Today’s episode is chef’s kiss for anyone who’s ever felt like life wasn’t playing fair. You know those moments when things really aren’t going the way you thought they would, and you're wonderin...
We’re diving into a topic today that no one really wants to think about but absolutely everyone needs to: estate planning. This episode is packed with must-know info that could make your life (and your loved ones’ lives) so m...
Get ready for an inspiring and laugh-out-loud episode of OMG Teach Me! Today, I’m chatting with Jeff and Mindy, a dynamic duo who’ve redefined what it means to transform your life—inside and out. From pioneering the natural b...
Get ready for some serious inspiration in this episode! Cheryl chats with Tatiana LaBello, a motivational speaker, youth mentor, and self-described "recovering perfectionist," about self-esteem, dreaming big, and finding your...
You've hit midlife and you are pondering some changes... you're making decisions (or you want to be able to make some decisions!). It's easy to get stuck in indecision and wonder whether that gut feeling you had actually makes sense to try, or whether it's more responsible to talk yourself out of it. David K. Richards, micro school founder and life coach, joins me today to share with us his principles for navigating these decision-making challenges. You'll hear us ta…
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) is sneaky. If you're a woman with a job, a household, kids, activities, or any combination of the above, raise your hand if you don't ever get tired... I'll wait... We all get tired. Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, ND, joins me today to help us figure out whether that tiredness is simply a signal to us that we need to treat ourselves better or whether it's CFS/ME, which is a complicated syndrome that is sometime difficult to un…
Relationships are all about trust - whether we're talking about work relationships, family relationships, parent/child relationships, or partner relationships. Not only does that mean that trusting each other is important, it also means that self-trust is key. We need to be able to recognize our emotions, be present in the moment, and be truthful about what we are thinking and feeling. How can we improve? Courtney Clifford, psychotherapist, joins me this week to share with us the power …
It's a trend lately to slide money or a gift card anonymously into a diaper box or some other product in a store. Why? Let's talk about it. Your relationship with money if often about difficultly or scarcity. That tends to come from our money stories and experiences we have in childhood. One way to start healing that relationship is the give money away - and do it anonymously. It's not about being thanked, it's about doing something good for someone else and at the same t…
This episode is a life-changer. Amy Kemp joins Cheryl today to talk about the "should" energy we often use on ourselves. I have to... I need to... I should... These are obligation statements coming from our subconscious beliefs about what life should look like. How can we switch to, "I get to...," or "I want to..."? Amy shares a visual and a verbal method to interrupt our thought habits. If we're not going to "should on ourselves" then how can we …
Affirmations are one of my favorite tools for transforming your mindset and belief about various aspects of your life. But, if your brain immediately argues with you as soon as you affirm something about great success or exc...
Perspective is powerful. We all look at the world through a lens of our own experiences and our own core beliefs - about how the world works, our abilities, what's possible, etc. So, how can we change that perspective if we ...
Do you get creative ideas or solve a tough problem while doing something else, like walking, showering, driving, doing the dishes, etc.? I definitely do. Today I'm sharing with you WHY that happens (hint: your subconscious br...
When you get dressed in the morning, do you think about how you are presenting yourself throughout the day? Are you happy with what you see? Cyndy Porter of Success Thru Style joins me today to help us figure out what a perso...
If you are picking up a sport or activity for fun... for relaxation... for moving your body, and you don't necessarily want to compete at a high level, are you able to also avoid being overly pessimistic and negative when the game doesn't go so well? I catch myself regularly being WAY too hard on myself when just playing a friendly game - and in today's episode I'm talking about golf and pickleball, for example. What we speak about and expect is what our brains look for. …
Do you wake up ready to enjoy the day or do you wake up with dread and worry? We all have some bad days, but if your thought habit is to immediately spiral into worry thoughts as soon as you open your eyes, this habit will affect your energy, you mood, your personal interactions, and even your health over time. The good news? You can change your morning attitude habit. This week I'm walking you through a very simple morning routine that will shift your mindset to be open and ready for a…
Do you struggle with how to trust your instincts? I have a treat for you today - listener feedback! Jill from the US shared that she often struggles between trusting her gut and listening to her intuition versus being empath...
In this episode of OMG Teach Me, we dive deep into the emotional and psychological effects of perimenopause and menopause with expert Bev Kemp, a certified menopause doula and coach. Bev shares her personal journey through se...