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Mind Your Midlife: Confidence and Self Care for Women Over 40, with Cheryl Fischer

Cheryl Fischer, Life Coach for Midlife Women

*Global Top 2% Podcast*Did you wake up one morning and realize you’ve officially hit midlife? Welcome to your forties and fifties! You probably thought by now you’d have your retirement fund maxed out, the confidence to speak up at work, and a perfect relationship with your body. Instead, you might be feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and ready to numb the stress with wine and Netflix.If you are a woman over 40 who is tired of toxic positivity, exhausting "5 AM club" routines, and self-help advice

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43:34

81. Changemakers: Using History as Inspiration, with...

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2026/04/24

Often, we see the opportunities, we feel the intuitive nudge, but we don't trust ourselves enough to take the leap. In this Changemakers episode, I am joined by New York Times bestselling author, Laura Malone Elliott. Laura shares her midlife pivot from writing long-form narrative journalism in the 1980s to becoming a best selling historical novelist. We dive into how she turned a dreaded assignment into a book, the reality of juggling a demanding career with kids' activities, and why history...

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33:08

80.a How to Break the Complaining Habit in Four...

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2026/04/19

*This is a duplicate of episode 80 due to systems issues.* Do you default to talking about bad weather, terrible traffic, or how busy you are? You might be using complaining as your primary conversation style without even realizing it. In this episode, we explore how chronic complaining drains your energy, keeps relationships surface-level, and physically rewires your brain to look for the negative. Let's talk about strategies to break the cycle, embrace healthy venting, and train your...

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33:08

80. How to Break the Complaining Habit in 4 Simple Steps

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2026/04/17

Do you default to talking about bad weather, terrible traffic, or how busy you are? You might be using complaining as your primary conversation style without even realizing it. In this episode, we explore how chronic complaining drains your energy, keeps relationships surface-level, and physically rewires your brain to look for the negative. Let's talk about strategies to break the cycle, embrace healthy venting, and train your mind to look for the good. What You’ll Learn: ✔ The Complai...

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34:48

79. Decluttering and Organizing Are Actually About...

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2026/04/10

Does the word "organization" strike fear into your heart? If you have spent decades calling yourself a "piler," a "messy person," or someone who just "cannot handle paper," it is no wonder your house reflects that reality. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife, certified life and organizing coach Tracy Hoth joins me to explain why decluttering isn't just about buying cute bins at Target—it is entirely about your mindset. We dive into why we unconsciously use clutter to protect ourselves from d...

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25:30

78. Decision Fatigue in Midlife? How to Stop...

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2026/04/03

If you are agonizing over a major life decision right now—like whether to move an aging parent, pivot your career, or raise the prices in your business, you’re not alone. Midlife is packed with heavy choices, and if you're like me, you've written a dozen "pros and cons" lists that still haven't given you any peace. In this episode, I am diving into why logical lists fail us when our nervous systems are disturbed. We explore how to listen to the quiet intuition in your body, why making the rig...

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40:20

77. Is It Perimenopause? 100+ Symptoms and How to...

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2026/03/27

Are you in your late 30s or your 40s and wondering if your sudden mood swings, brain fog, or even itchy ears are just stress—or if they are the start of perimenopause? You’re NOT alone, and it is perfectly normal to feel confused. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife, Cheryl is joined by veteran health journalist Meghan Rabbitt, author of the incredibly comprehensive new book, The New Rules of Women’s Health: Your Guide to Thriving at Every Age. We dive into why we need to move beyond "bikini...

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39:37

76. How to Clear Your Midlife Brain Fog (aka...

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2026/03/20

Have you ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why you went in there, or found yourself staring blankly in the middle of a sentence because you just cannot find the word? You’re NOT alone — and it doesn't mean you are losing your mind. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife, scientist, researcher, and health coach Dr. Christine Boev joins Cheryl to dive deep into the real brain science behind perimenopause and menopause brain fog . What You’ll Learn: ✔ The surprising root cause of br...

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28:40

75. How to Take a Little Bit Better Care of Yourself...

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2026/03/13

Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed by the sheer volume of advice about what you "should" be doing in midlife? You’re NOT alone. After speaking to a room of over 125 women at a recent local business event about "Busting the Myths of Menopause," I realized something important: we are drowning in information, but starving for simplicity. In this episode, I’m stripping away the complicated 10-step morning routines and the overwhelming lists. Instead, we are focusing on how to filter the no...

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35:10

74. Changemakers: Why You Should Treat Yourself Like...

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2026/03/06

Are you feeling stuck in a toxic work environment, struggling to let go of an old identity, or blaming yourself when things just aren't working out? You’re NOT alone — and it is never too late to pull up your roots and replant yourself. In this Changemakers episode, licensed therapist, speaker, and author Mary Rothwell joins me to share her journey of leaving a 32-year career in higher education after a leadership change turned her beloved job into a nightmare. Mary shares the messy rea...

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40:03

73. The Truth About Pelvic Floor Dysfunction,...

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2026/02/27

Are you a woman over 40 feeling anxious about bladder leaks when you sneeze, laugh, or jump? You’re NOT alone — but you don't have to just live with it. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife, certified health coach and Pfilates instructor Patricia Linderman joins me to break down pelvic floor health, the reality of prolapse, and the real muscular mechanics behind why we leak and how we can stop it. What You’ll Learn: ✔ How your core acts like a "can" and why deep, three-dimensional breathing i...

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27:20

72. Stop Overthinking and Make Confident Choices |...

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2026/02/20

Are you a woman over 40 or 50 feeling stuck in analysis paralysis, second-guessing every decision from your career to your kitchen renovations, or trapped in a loop of "what if it goes wrong?" You’re NOT alone. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife, I’m sharing the story of my coaching client, Mandy—a highly successful entrepreneur who suddenly found herself unable to move forward on even simple projects. We are diving deep into the Being Profile to uncover why smart, experienced midlife women...

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30:36

71. How Acupuncture And Chinese Medicine Ease...

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2026/02/13

Are you riding the "bumpy ride" of perimenopause and wondering if there is an alternative to Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)? You’re NOT alone — and you have more options than you think. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife, Damon Iacovelli, a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, joins me to break down the science behind acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and how these ancient practices offer a modern solution for hot flashes, sleep issues, and midlife anxiety. I...

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24:55

70. How To Stop Letting Fear and Anxiety Run Your...

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2026/02/06

Are you a woman over 40 feeling "sandwiched" between conflicting needs, stuck in analysis paralysis, or simply numbing out at the end of the day? You’re NOT alone. In this episode, I’m exploring the invisible force that might be sitting in the driver's seat of your life: Fear. I’m breaking down the 4 subtle signs that fear is making your decisions for you, sharing my own vulnerable results from the Being Profile assessment, and giving you a strategy to tap into your true courage. If you are t...

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13:52

Tapping For Your Best Midlife - Part 3 - Your Body Image

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2026/02/04

Part 3: If you're feeling frustrated with how your clothes fit, unhappy with what you see in the mirror, or struggling to find the motivation to exercise and eat well, you’re NOT alone. In this third episode of our Confidence Deep Dive tapping mini-series, I’m guiding you through a specific practice to address body image struggles and the discouragement that often comes with midlife physical changes. If you feel like your body is changing no matter what you do — and you’re ready to move from ...

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69. Hypnosis for Menopause: A Non-Hormonal Solution...

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2026/01/30

Are you a woman over 40 or 50 struggling with hot flashes, battling insomnia, or feeling like you are losing control amidst the massive identity shifts of midlife? You’re NOT alone — and you’re not out of options. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife, clinical hypnotherapist Sarah Rubens joins me to demystify hypnosis and explain why it is one of only two non-hormonal treatments for menopause symptoms recognized by The Menopause Society. If you are ready to learn how to update your brain's "s...

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Tapping for Your Best Midlife, Part 2 - Calm in a...

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2026/01/28

Part 2: In this second episode of our Confidence Deep Dive tapping mini-series, I’m guiding you through a specific practice to handle general stress about world events, political strife, and the negativity we see in the news. If you find yourself "doom scrolling" or feeling unsafe in these turbulent times — and you’re ready to lower your cortisol so you can breathe again — this episode is for you. What You’ll Learn: ✔ The "High Stress" Protocol: Why you must tap on the negative emotion firs...

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31:00

68. Most Of What You Worry About Won’t Happen (And...

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2026/01/23

Are you a woman over 40 or 50 losing sleep over retirement money, health changes, or simply getting stuck in traffic? You’re NOT alone — and you’re not broken. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife, I’m diving into the neuroscience behind why we worry, why our brains are wired to prioritize "safety" over happiness, and why the old advice of "don't get your hopes up" is actually sabotaging your success. If you are tired of the constant worry loop running in the background of your day — and want...

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Tapping For Your Best Midlife - Part 1

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2026/01/21

in this first episode of our new Confidence Deep Dive mini-series, I’m breaking down the science behind Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and why this simple practice is recognized by the American Psychological Association as a valid treatment for stress and trauma. If you’re skeptical about how tapping on your face can change your life — or if you’re ready to learn a proven method to lower cortisol and interrupt negative thought patterns — this episode is for you. What You’ll Learn: ✔ The sc...

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41:47

67. Changemakers: How Wine Became A Confidence Tool...

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2026/01/16

Are you a woman over 40 or 50 with a little feeling in your gut that you wish you could do something else, but worry it’s too late to make a big change? You’re NOT alone — and you’re certainly not done. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife, wine expert and founder of SIP Society Collective, Kristi Mayfield, joins me to break down career pivots, the power of intuition, and how to turn a passion like wine into a "social power skill" for midlife women navigating networking, business dining...

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Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemy, Part 4: Rewire Your...

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2026/01/14

Part 4: In this final episode of our Confidence Deep Dive mini-series, I’m sharing the hard but liberating truth: mindset is "always the work." You don't just take the class, get an A, and move on; you build a practice of constant adjustment. If you’re ready to take the intentional thoughts we created in the last episode and actually cement them into your brain — avoiding the trap of "robotic" affirmations — this episode is for you. **Let me know your questions and comments! Your private emai...

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