The Midlife Makeover Show - Empty Nest, Divorce, Health, Career, Self-Care, Empowered Women, Spiritual Growth, Mindset, Stress Management, Aging, Weight Loss, Menopause, Motivation, Life After 40

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The Midlife Makeover Show is your go-to podcast for bold women ready to reinvent their second act and live life on their own terms. Hosted by Wendy Valentine—author of Women Waking Up and midlife maven—this show is packed with real talk, inspiring stories, expert advice, and powerful tools to help you navigate everything from menopause to mindset, empty nesting to empowerment. If you’re feeling stuck in the same old routine or just know deep down that you’re meant for more, you’re in the right place. Wendy shares her own journey from midlife meltdown to midlife magic, and she’ll help you do the same—with courage, confidence, and a whole lot of fun. So, pour that latte, pop in those earbuds, and get ready to shake things up. Your midlife makeover starts now! ❤️ All the goods: https://wendyvalentine.com 📕 Get the book: https://womenwakingup.com 🆓 Grab some freebies: https://wendyvalentine.com/freebies 👉 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendy_valentine_/ 🎤 Nominate a Guest: http://midlifemakeoverguest.com 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube: http://midlifemakeoveryoutube.com

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Tuesday Jan 21, 2025

261 🛁 Beyond Self-Care: Reframing Your Mind for True Wellness with Dr. Amber Wardell

Tuesday Jan 21, 2025

Join Wendy Valentine as she chats with Dr. Amber Wardell, psychologist, Psychology Today contributor, and author of Beyond Self Care Potato Chips. In this inspiring conversation, Amber shares the science of reframing our minds, rewiring our neural networks, and embracing nourishing self-care in a quick-fix culture. Get ready to ditch those metaphorical “potato chips” and embrace deeper, more fulfilling self-care that truly supports your well-being.

What You’ll Learn:

The difference between quick-fix self-care and truly nourishing self-care
How to rewire your brain using “truth trenches”
The impact of perfectionism and how to overcome it
How to identify and release limiting beliefs
Why real self-care isn’t always easy—but it’s worth it
The importance of having honest conversations and building a trusted support circle

Episode Highlights:

Amber’s Journey: Amber shares her inspiration to become a psychologist, growing up with parents who struggled with mental health, and her mission to eliminate shame around it.
Unlearning Limiting Beliefs: How childhood experiences shape beliefs, and how unlearning them is a crucial part of self-growth.
Truth Trenches Explained: Amber explains her concept of “Truth Trenches” and how reframing thoughts can rewire the brain.
Identifying Truth vs. Lies: Amber provides practical advice on how to differentiate between limiting beliefs and reality.
Toxic Self-Care Culture: Amber talks about how social media often presents self-care in a rigid and unhealthy way.
The Pendulum of Self-Care: How self-care journeys often start with extremes before finding balance.
True Nourishing Self-Care: Amber shares what real, sustainable self-care looks like and how to balance quick fixes with deeper practices.
Self-Care in the Abyss: Amber discusses how self-care needs to adapt to life’s tougher moments and why “potato chips” self-care is sometimes necessary.