106. Stop Comparing Your Chapter 5 to Someone's Chapter 20: Embracing Your Unique Midlife Journey
Do you find yourself minimizing your achievements or feeling chronically "behind" in life? In this transformative episode, discover why comparing your Chapter 5 to someone else's Chapter 20 creates painful "comparative disappointment" that drains your energy and steals your joy. Host Valerie Mekki shares her non-linear journey from failed business owner to laid-off professional to successful content writer, revealing how each detour built essential wisdom that a straight path never could have provided.Learn practical strategies to break free from the midlife comparison trap, including how to measure progress against your own past rather than others' present, create a personal "wisdom inventory," and set goals based on your values instead of social timelines. Through a powerful affirmation practice, you'll begin to recognize that the wisdom you've gained through challenges cannot be measured against others' paths. Press play to transform comparison into appreciation for your unique midlife journey and reclaim the energy you've been losing to comparison.Formerly known as the "Mindful Career Change Podcast," I decided to broaden our conversation to cover all life transitions, not just our careers. Follow the show @mindfullifechanges on YouTube, IG,and DM a question or comment about the life transitions you're going through too. I might answer your question in one of the episodes to help you and other midlifers navigate this ever changing and beautiful season of life.ORFind us on YouTube! Check out a playlist of beautifully animated affirmation videos. I also publish helpful videos about midlife changes for career changers, being in the sandwich generation, vlogs on living part-time with my mom and more. You'll find me "Oh, hello midlife" on YouTube. Connect with me on YouTube @ohhellomidlife
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105. Starting Over Again- Adopting a Beginner's Mindset For a Career Change after 40 (Replay)
No one ever prepares you for the massive hit to your ego or the frustration that comes with learning a new profession. You may have to deal with learning new technology, grasping new concepts and theories and may even fail a test. However, starting over (again), also means learning and failing. In today’s episode, host Valerie Mekki, a career change counselor, delves into the realities of being a student again as you pivot your new career, start a side hustle, or launch a passion project. She shares the importance of adopting a beginner’s mindset to help you optimize your learning phase and avoid any possibility of derailment or contemplating quitting. She also shares an empowering affirmation to help remind you that you are a student again, and mastery doesn’t happen overnight and is part of the journey toward a new career.Formerly known as the "Mindful Career Change Podcast," I decided to broaden our conversation to cover all life transitions, not just our careers. Follow the show @mindfullifechanges on YouTube, IG,and DM a question or comment about the life transitions you're going through too. I might answer your question in one of the episodes to help you and other midlifers navigate this ever changing and beautiful season of life.ORFind us on YouTube! Check out a playlist of beautifully animated affirmation videos. I also publish helpful videos about midlife changes for career changers, being in the sandwich generation, vlogs on living part-time with my mom and more. You'll find me "Oh, hello midlife" on YouTube. Connect with me on YouTube @ohhellomidlife
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104. Mother's Day Mantra: Finding Peace When Motherhood Is Never Easy But Always Worth It
Mother's Day isn't simple for everyone. In this special episode of the Mindful Life Changes podcast, host Valerie Mekki creates a sanctuary for those with complicated feelings about this holiday. Whether you're missing a mother, doing your best as one, or navigating a difficult maternal journey, this episode offers a compassionate space for reflection and healing.Join Valerie as she shares her own complicated Mother's Day experience and guides you through a gentle mantra practice: "Being a mom is never easy, but always worth it." Through calming affirmations and mindful breathing, you'll find validation for the full spectrum of emotions that Mother's Day can bring—from grief and guilt to love and gratitude.This episode isn't about diminishing anyone's celebration but about honoring the complex reality that for many, Mother's Day holds both light and shadow. Discover how to find peace amidst these contradictions and embrace your authentic experience with compassion and grace.Check out episode 52 for a guided body scan meditations and empowering "I am" and "You are" statements designed for moms. We are now on YouTube! Check out a playlist of beautifully animated affirmation videos and helpful videos about midlife changes like changing careers, being in the sandwich generation, and more. Look for my new channel "Oh, hello midlife"Formerly known as the "Mindful Career Change Podcast," I decided to broaden our conversation to cover all life transitions, not just our careers. Follow the show @mindfullifechanges on YouTube, IG,and DM a question or comment about the life transitions you're going through too. I might answer your question in one of the episodes to help you and other midlifers navigate this ever changing and beautiful season of life.ORFind us on YouTube! Check out a playlist of beautifully animated affirmation videos. I also publish helpful videos about midlife changes for career changers, being in the sandwich generation, vlogs on living part-time with my mom and more. You'll find me "Oh, hello midlife" on YouTube. Connect with me on YouTube @ohhellomidlife
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103. "I Am" Affirmations for Reinvention After 40 Declaring Your Courage for Change (Replay)
Are you ready to reinvent yourself after 40? In this episode of Mindful Life Changes, host Valerie Mekki, delves into the power of “I Am” affirmations for reinvention for ones over 40. Explore how midlife can be the perfect time for a fresh start. Learn how to start your journey of reinvention by shedding limiting beliefs, and adopting new habits that align with your reimagined self. Through a guided affirmation session, you’ll learn how to quiet self-doubt, embrace new opportunities, and courageously step into the next chapter of your life. Press play now to discover how to make this season of reinvention your most empowering yet.Formerly known as the "Mindful Career Change Podcast," I decided to broaden our conversation to cover all life transitions, not just our careers. Follow the show @mindfullifechanges on YouTube, IG,and DM a question or comment about the life transitions you're going through too. I might answer your question in one of the episodes to help you and other midlifers navigate this ever changing and beautiful season of life.ORFind us on YouTube! Check out a playlist of beautifully animated affirmation videos. I also publish helpful videos about midlife changes for career changers, being in the sandwich generation, vlogs on living part-time with my mom and more. You'll find me "Oh, hello midlife" on YouTube. Connect with me on YouTube @ohhellomidlife
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102. What If Everything Turned Out OK? Breaking Free From Either/Or Thinking After 40
Do you feel trapped in either/or thinking? "I can either advance my career OR be present for my family." "I can pursue meaningful work OR maintain financial security." This restrictive mindset is one of midlife's biggest mental traps, forcing us to believe we must sacrifice one important value for another.In this perspective-shifting episode, discover how to break free from linear thinking and embrace a more expansive "yes and" approach to life after 40. Host Valerie Mekki shares her personal journey from believing she had to choose between stability OR fulfillment to creating a path that honors both, along with wisdom gained from caring for her aging father.You'll experience a unique affirmation practice featuring ten powerful "yes and" statements designed to rewire your thinking across career, relationships, personal growth, and time management. Learn why positive thinking must be paired with action and how asking "What if everything turned out OK?" can open doors you never knew existed. Press play to transform your limitations into possibilities and discover what might be waiting on the other side of "I'll try."Formerly known as the "Mindful Career Change Podcast," I decided to broaden our conversation to cover all life transitions, not just our careers. Follow the show @mindfullifechanges on YouTube, IG,and DM a question or comment about the life transitions you're going through too. I might answer your question in one of the episodes to help you and other midlifers navigate this ever changing and beautiful season of life.ORFind us on YouTube! Check out a playlist of beautifully animated affirmation videos. I also publish helpful videos about midlife changes for career changers, being in the sandwich generation, vlogs on living part-time with my mom and more. You'll find me "Oh, hello midlife" on YouTube. Connect with me on YouTube @ohhellomidlife
About Mindful Life Changes: Weekly Affirmations For Midlife
A weekly affirmations podcast that takes a deep dive into the heart of life's transitions for those 40 and over. From embracing an empty nest and caring for elderly parents to navigating the body and mind changes of a certain age and reshaping careers. Every Sunday night, join host, Valerie Mekki, offering a blend of mindfulness practices, heartfelt affirmations, and real-life stories to guide you through the evolving landscape of midlife. Whether it involves professional pivots, personal growth, or embracing the changes within, this podcast is designed to create a comforting space where you can learn, grow, and thrive together.
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