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Happy in The Middle, a Podcast for Christian Midlife Women
Hosted by Jane Copier · EN
How can I enjoy my life more now that the kids are grown? How can I navigate the shifts in my roles as a wife and mom? How can I strengthen my faith, even when those I love don't believe as I do? How can I create better connection and deepen the love in my personal relationships? How can I have MORE FUN?
And the biggest question of all, "How can I feel more confident and peaceful, and love the second half of my life, even more than the first?
Whether you are already an empty nester, or it's looming on the horizon, this is the show for you.
The Happy in the Middle Podcast will give you real help with the circumstnaces you're facing as a Christian, midlife woman.. Real tools, real strategies, and everything you need to up level your life, feel more peace and joy, and make YOUR second half, the BEST half!
Be sure to subscribe and download so you don't miss an episode!
We'll cover topics like these:
Parenting Young Adults
Finding new purpose, beyond parenting
Strengthening your midlife marriage
How to become a better communicator
How to stop carrying everyone else's negative emotions
How to love your midlife body
How to change bad habits
How to get your goal
How to stop procrastinating
How to build stronger bonds with your adult children
How to create and implement healthy boundaries
How to get rid of bad habits
How to love myself unconditionally
How to enhance my sexuality
...and ALL things relationships
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#122 Healthy Validation in Marriage: The Christlike Skill That Builds Trust After Conflict
Apr 200:17:32Tap to summarizeWhy does validation feel so hard in marriage, -even when we deeply love our spouse? In this faith-based marriage episode, we’re breaking down one of the most important intimacy-building skills couples can learn: healthy validation. Validation is not agreement, weakness, or self-abandonment. It is the Christlike practice of helping your spouse feel seen, understood, emotionally safe, and less alone, especially during moments of conflict or hurt. In this episode, we explore: What healthy validation really is The difference between healthy and unhealthy validation Why so many spouses become defensive instead of empathetic How shame, family conditioning, and problem-solving habits block emotional attunement Why validation lowers defensiveness and builds emotional safety A simple 3-step validation formula you can start using today How Jesus modeled this same kind of compassionate connection If conflict in your marriage tends to escalate quickly, or your spouse often walks away feeling unseen, this episode will help you bring more empathy, trust, and Christlike love into your relationship. ❤️ Are you ready to make your marriage amazing? I’d be honored to walk with you. Book a free coaching call here:https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation 🤗 Thanks for listening, please like, subscribe, and leave me a 5 star review, so that I can continue to provide helpful relationship content for all of us. Book a Free Consultation with Jane: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation Welcome to Happy in the Middle, with your host, Certified Life Coach, Jane Copier. Happy in the Middle is a podcast for Christian women who want to make the second half of life, the BEST half. This podcast is all about helping women reignite their spark and step into their divine power, in order to create deep and connected relationships, and find the fulfillment and satisfaction they crave. So, if you’re ready to grow, join me and learn how you too, can overcome guilt, resentment, disappointment, and enjoy the fruits of creating a life well and beautifully lived. Let’s gooo! 3 Simple Steps to Leave an iTunes Review: Click here to listen in iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women/id1715566489 Scroll down until you see the reviews, and then click the button that says, “Leave a Review” Leave your review! Easy peasy! Get my FREE GUIDE, How to End the Fight: https://www.jane-copier.com/EndTheFight Get my Free “Conversation Roadmap, a Step by Step Guide to Talk about Any Topic, Without Starting a Fight.” https://www.jane-copier.com/conversation-wkbk Find Jane at: Website: https://janecopiercoaching.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marriageandfamilycoach IG: https://www.instagram.com/jane.copier.coaching/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/LDSChristianMarriageCoach Email: jane@janecopier.com
Transcribe →#121 Five Fresh Ways to Reset Your Life This Spring
Mar 2600:20:14Tap to summarizeAre you ready for a fresh start this spring, but without the pressure to overhaul your entire life? In this episode, I’m sharing 5 gentle, powerful ways to reset your life this spring so you can feel more energized, peaceful, and like yourself again. This isn’t about doing more. It’s about aligning with the natural rhythm of growth, renewal, and becoming. If you’re a woman in midlife who feels a pull for something new, but doesn’t quite know where to start, -this episode will guide you with simple, meaningful shifts that actually last. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: -How to identify what’s draining your energy (and what to do about it) -Why a “living rhythm” works better than a strict routine -The powerful mindset shift that allows things to feel easier -How noticing beauty can transform your mood and presence -Why it’s time to reconnect with who you are in this season You’ll also be reminded that growth doesn’t have to be rushed, and that every season of your life has purpose. 💛 If this message encouraged you, be sure to: 👍 Like this video 🔔 Subscribe for more content for midlife women 📤 Share with a friend who needs a fresh start ❤️ Are you ready to make your marriage amazing? I’d be honored to walk with you. Book a free coaching call here:https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation 🤗 Thanks for listening, please like, subscribe, and leave me a 5 star review, so that I can continue to provide helpful relationship content for all of us. Book a Free Consultation with Jane: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation Welcome to Happy in the Middle, with your host, Certified Life Coach, Jane Copier. Happy in the Middle is a podcast for Christian women who want to make the second half of life, the BEST half. This podcast is all about helping women reignite their spark and step into their divine power, in order to create deep and connected relationships, and find the fulfillment and satisfaction they crave. So, if you’re ready to grow, join me and learn how you too, can overcome guilt, resentment, disappointment, and enjoy the fruits of creating a life well and beautifully lived. Let’s gooo! 3 Simple Steps to Leave an iTunes Review: Click here to listen in iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women/id1715566489 Scroll down until you see the reviews, and then click the button that says, “Leave a Review” Leave your review! Easy peasy! Get my FREE GUIDE, How to End the Fight: https://www.jane-copier.com/EndTheFight Get my Free “Conversation Roadmap, a Step by Step Guide to Talk about Any Topic, Without Starting a Fight.” https://www.jane-copier.com/conversation-wkbk Find Jane at: Website: https://janecopiercoaching.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marriageandfamilycoach IG: https://www.instagram.com/jane.copier.coaching/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/LDSChristianMarriageCoach Email: jane@janecopier.com
Transcribe →#120 Attatchement Styles Part 2, Now That I know, What do I do?
Mar 1900:32:41Tap to summarizeNow that you understand attachment styles… what do you actually do with that information? In Part 2 of this powerful series, we move beyond awareness and into real-life application, -so you can stop repeating painful relationship patterns and start creating a deeper, more secure connection. If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of conflict, emotional distance, or misunderstanding in your relationship, this episode will help you see what’s really happening beneath the surface. You’ll learn: How anxious, avoidant, and fearful attachment styles interact in relationships Why you and your partner trigger each other (even when you love each other deeply) The most common relationship dynamic: anxious + dismissive avoidant Real-life examples of conflict and how to shift them Practical tools to break unhealthy patterns and create emotional safety How to move toward secure attachment—even if your partner doesn’t change right away This episode is especially for women who want to:✨ Understand their partner without labeling or fixing them✨ Take ownership of their emotional patterns✨ Create a more peaceful, connected, and secure relationship Remember… it’s not you vs. your partner.It’s you both vs. the pattern. And the beautiful truth is—patterns can change. ❤️ Do you want to make your marriage amazing? I’d be honored to walk with you. Book a free coaching call here:https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation 🤗 Thanks for listening, please like, subscribe, and leave me a 5 star review, so that I can continue to provide helpful relationship content for all of us. Book a Free Consultation with Jane: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation Welcome to Happy in the Middle, with your host, Certified Life Coach, Jane Copier. Happy in the Middle is a podcast for Christian women who want to make the second half of life, the BEST half. This podcast is all about helping women reignite their spark and step into their divine power, in order to create deep and connected relationships, and find the fulfillment and satisfaction they crave. So, if you’re ready to grow, join me and learn how you too, can overcome guilt, resentment, disappointment, and enjoy the fruits of creating a life well and beautifully lived. Let’s gooo! 3 Simple Steps to Leave an iTunes Review: Click here to listen in iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women/id1715566489 Scroll down until you see the reviews, and then click the button that says, “Leave a Review” Leave your review! Easy peasy! Get my FREE GUIDE, How to End the Fight: https://www.jane-copier.com/EndTheFight Get my Free “Conversation Roadmap, a Step by Step Guide to Talk about Any Topic, Without Starting a Fight.” https://www.jane-copier.com/conversation-wkbk Find Jane at: Website: https://janecopiercoaching.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marriageandfamilycoach IG: https://www.instagram.com/jane.copier.coaching/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/LDSChristianMarriageCoach Email: jane@janecopier.com
Transcribe →#119 Attachment Styles (Part 1): Why You React the Way You Do in Relationships
Mar 1200:35:17Tap to summarizeHave you ever wondered why you react the way you do in your relationship?-Why some people crave closeness, while others pull away when things get emotional? In this episode, we break down attachment theory and the four attachment styles that shape how we connect with the people we love. Attachment styles are not just personality traits—they are nervous system responses developed early in life based on how safe and supported we felt as children. These patterns often follow us into adulthood and influence how we communicate, handle conflict, and experience intimacy. You’ll learn about the four attachment styles: Secure Attachment• Anxious (Preoccupied) Attachment• Dismissive Avoidant Attachment• Fearful Avoidant (Disorganized) Attachment Relationship experts like Sue Johnson, Stan Tatkin, and Thais Gibson have shown that many relationship conflicts are actually bids for connection, -attempts to feel safe, loved, and emotionally secure. The good news? Attachment styles are not permanent. With awareness and intentional communication, couples can develop what psychologists call “earned secure attachment.” In this episode you’ll discover: What attachment theory is and why it matters in relationships• How childhood experiences shape adult relationship patterns• The signs of secure, anxious, and avoidant attachment• Why conflict is often a hidden bid for connection• How attachment patterns show up in everyday relationship moments If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why do we keep having the same arguments?” or “Why do I feel so anxious or distant in my relationship?” this episode will help you understand the deeper patterns underneath. Next week in Part 2, we’ll talk about how different attachment styles interact in relationships and practical exercises to help couples move toward secure attachment and deeper emotional connection. ❤️ Do you want to make your marriage amazing? I’d be honored to walk with you. Book a free coaching call here:https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation 🤗 Thanks for listening, please like, subscribe, and leave me a 5 star review, so that I can continue to provide helpful relationship content for all of us. Book a Free Consultation with Jane: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation Welcome to Happy in the Middle, with your host, Certified Life Coach, Jane Copier. Happy in the Middle is a podcast for Christian women who want to make the second half of life, the BEST half. This podcast is all about helping women reignite their spark and step into their divine power, in order to create deep and connected relationships, and find the fulfillment and satisfaction they crave. So, if you’re ready to grow, join me and learn how you too, can overcome guilt, resentment, disappointment, and enjoy the fruits of creating a life well and beautifully lived. Let’s gooo! 3 Simple Steps to Leave an iTunes Review: Click here to listen in iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women/id1715566489 Scroll down until you see the reviews, and then click the button that says, “Leave a Review” Leave your review! Easy peasy! Get my FREE GUIDE, How to End the Fight: https://www.jane-copier.com/EndTheFight Get my Free “Conversation Roadmap, a Step by Step Guide to Talk about Any Topic, Without Starting a Fight.” https://www.jane-copier.com/conversation-wkbk Find Jane at: Website: https://janecopiercoaching.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marriageandfamilycoach IG: https://www.instagram.com/jane.copier.coaching/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/LDSChristianMarriageCoach Email: jane@janecopier.com
Transcribe →#118 How to Become a Full and Equal Partner in Your Marriage
Mar 500:20:42Tap to summarizeAre you truly an equal partner in your marriage, - or have you quietly been shrinking, over-functioning, or tying your worth to productivity? In this episode, we unpack what the Bible actually teaches about equality in marriage and how cultural conditioning has shaped many Christian women to feel less influential, less important, or overly responsible inside their relationships. We explore: What Genesis 1:27 really means for women The truth about “mutual submission” in Ephesians 5:21 Why shared power strengthens marriages How over-functioning creates imbalance Why speaking up can feel scary (but necessary) How to build emotional equality without disrespect What biblical partnership actually looks like Research from renowned marriage expert John Gottman shows that the healthiest marriages operate from shared influence and mutual respect. Therapist Terry Real explains how over-functioning by one partner creates emotional imbalance. If you are a Christian woman who wants deeper intimacy, shared decision-making, and a stronger, healthier marriage, -this conversation will help you step into your God-given identity with clarity and courage. You are not the supporting character in your marriage. You are half of the covenant. ❤️ Do you want to make your marriage amazing? I’d be honored to walk with you. Book a free coaching call here:https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation 🤗 Thanks for listening, please like, subscribe, and leave me a 5 star review, so that I can continue to provide helpful relationship content for all of us. Book a Free Consultation with Jane: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation Welcome to Happy in the Middle, with your host, Certified Life Coach, Jane Copier. Happy in the Middle is a podcast for Christian women who want to make the second half of life, the BEST half. This podcast is all about helping women reignite their spark and step into their divine power, in order to create deep and connected relationships, and find the fulfillment and satisfaction they crave. So, if you’re ready to grow, join me and learn how you too, can overcome guilt, resentment, disappointment, and enjoy the fruits of creating a life well and beautifully lived. Let’s gooo! 3 Simple Steps to Leave an iTunes Review: Click here to listen in iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women/id1715566489 Scroll down until you see the reviews, and then click the button that says, “Leave a Review” Leave your review! Easy peasy! Get my FREE GUIDE, How to End the Fight: https://www.jane-copier.com/EndTheFight Get my Free “Conversation Roadmap, a Step by Step Guide to Talk about Any Topic, Without Starting a Fight.” https://www.jane-copier.com/conversation-wkbk Find Jane at: Website: https://janecopiercoaching.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marriageandfamilycoach IG: https://www.instagram.com/jane.copier.coaching/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/LDSChristianMarriageCoach Email: jane@janecopier.com
Transcribe →#118 Sick Day Replay! Look at Your Spouse with Fresh Eyes
Feb 2600:24:31Tap to summarizeI have no voice today, so I’m bringing back a fan favorite! Have you unknowingly developed “marriage cataracts”? In long-term relationships, it’s easy to slip into focusing on what frustrates us instead of what first drew us in. Over time, small annoyances, daily stress, and unmet expectations can cloud our vision, - and suddenly we forget why we chose this person in the first place. In this episode, I’m sharing one of the most powerful tools I used while healing my own marriage: learning to look at my husband with fresh eyes. You’ll hear: Why your brain naturally fixates on your spouse’s flaws How to remove the “cataracts” that distort your view A simple mindset shift that can reignite attraction and admiration A 5-step practice to rebuild appreciation and connection How expressing gratitude transforms both partners If you’ve been feeling disconnected, annoyed, or just “meh” in your marriage, - this episode will guide you back to warmth, affection, and renewed love. It’s totally possible to reignite that spark.You are not wrong for feeling what you’re feeling, but it can be so much better!You absolutely can change the lens through which you see your spouse. ❤️ Do you want to fall deeply in love with your spouse again? I’d be honored to walk with you. Book a free coaching call here:https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation 🤗 Thanks for listening, please like, subscribe, and leave me a 5 star review, so that I can continue to provide helpful relationship content for all of us. Book a Free Consultation with Jane: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation Welcome to Happy in the Middle, with your host, Certified Life Coach, Jane Copier. Happy in the Middle is a podcast for Christian women who want to make the second half of life, the BEST half. This podcast is all about helping women reignite their spark and step into their divine power, in order to create deep and connected relationships, and find the fulfillment and satisfaction they crave. So, if you’re ready to grow, join me and learn how you too, can overcome guilt, resentment, disappointment, and enjoy the fruits of creating a life well and beautifully lived. Let’s gooo! 3 Simple Steps to Leave an iTunes Review: Click here to listen in iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women/id1715566489 Scroll down until you see the reviews, and then click the button that says, “Leave a Review” Leave your review! Easy peasy! Get my FREE GUIDE, How to End the Fight: https://www.jane-copier.com/EndTheFight Get my Free “Conversation Roadmap, a Step by Step Guide to Talk about Any Topic, Without Starting a Fight.” https://www.jane-copier.com/conversation-wkbk Find Jane at: Website: https://janecopiercoaching.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marriageandfamilycoach IG: https://www.instagram.com/jane.copier.coaching/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/LDSChristianMarriageCoach Email: jane@janecopier.com
Transcribe →#117 How to Stop Rushing In to Save Your Adult Children
Feb 1900:20:08Tap to summarizeDo you ever feel torn between helping your adult child… and stepping back so they can grow? In today’s episode, we talk about one of the hardest parts of parenting grown children: knowing when to help and when to let them struggle. Because while rescuing feels loving in the moment, real confidence and resilience are built when our children learn to solve problems on their own. As you listen, you’ll discover: The difference between healthy support and unhelpful rescuing What psychology and human development research say adult children truly need How to shift from rescuer → mentor → witness as a parent Loving, faith-centered ways to say no without guilt Powerful questions to ask when you feel the urge to step in Encouragement for trusting God with your child’s growth If you’re raising adult children and wondering whether you’re helping too much, -or not enough, -this conversation will bring clarity, peace, and hope. You are not alone in this struggle, and you are a good mom! 💛 Do you need some support navigating a difficult situation with an adult child?I’d be honored to walk with you. Book a free coaching call here:https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation 🤗 Thanks for listening, please like, subscribe, and leave me a 5 star review, so that I can continue to provide helpful relationship content for all of us. Book a Free Consultation with Jane: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation Welcome to Happy in the Middle, with your host, Certified Life Coach, Jane Copier. Happy in the Middle is a podcast for Christian women who want to make the second half of life, the BEST half. This podcast is all about helping women reignite their spark and step into their divine power, in order to create deep and connected relationships, and find the fulfillment and satisfaction they crave. So, if you’re ready to grow, join me and learn how you too, can overcome guilt, resentment, disappointment, and enjoy the fruits of creating a life well and beautifully lived. Let’s gooo! 3 Simple Steps to Leave an iTunes Review: Click here to listen in iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women/id1715566489 Scroll down until you see the reviews, and then click the button that says, “Leave a Review” Leave your review! Easy peasy! Get my FREE GUIDE, How to End the Fight: https://www.jane-copier.com/EndTheFight Get my Free “Conversation Roadmap, a Step by Step Guide to Talk about Any Topic, Without Starting a Fight.” https://www.jane-copier.com/conversation-wkbk Find Jane at: Website: https://janecopiercoaching.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marriageandfamilycoach IG: https://www.instagram.com/jane.copier.coaching/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/LDSChristianMarriageCoach Email: jane@janecopier.com
Transcribe →#116 The Painful Cycle Every Healthy Marriage Goes Through, Over and Over Again
Feb 1200:16:17Tap to summarizeEvery healthy marriage moves through predictable stages of contentment, tension, and growth, -yet many couples panic when conflict appears, assuming something is wrong. In today’s conversation, we explore why marriage struggles are not a failure, but an invitation to deepen intimacy, strengthen emotional connection, and grow spiritually together. You’ll learn: -The 3 stages of the growth cycle that every strong marriage experiences -Why conflict can actually strengthen love -How to manage yourself during seasons of distance, tension, or emotional growth -Practical, faith-centered tools to build deeper connection, safety, and intimacy If your marriage feels hard right now, this episode will help you reframe the struggle with hope, wisdom, and clarity, -so you can move toward a stronger, more loving relationship. ✨ Remember: healthy marriages aren’t the ones without struggle… they’re the ones who keep growing together. Please like, subscribe, and leave me a 5 star review, so that I can continue to provide faith-centered relationship content for all of us. 🤗 Thanks for listening, please share with your friends, so they can create more joy in their lives too. Book a Free Consultation with Jane: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation Welcome to Happy in the Middle, with your host, Certified Life Coach, Jane Copier. Happy in the Middle is a podcast for Christian women who want to make the second half of life, the BEST half. This podcast is all about helping women reignite their spark and step into their divine power, in order to create deep and connected relationships, and find the fulfillment and satisfaction they crave. So, if you’re ready to grow, join me and learn how you too, can overcome guilt, resentment, disappointment, and enjoy the fruits of creating a life well and beautifully lived. Let’s gooo! 3 Simple Steps to Leave an iTunes Review: Click here to listen in iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women/id1715566489 Scroll down until you see the reviews, and then click the button that says, “Leave a Review” Leave your review! Easy peasy! Get my FREE GUIDE, How to End the Fight: https://www.jane-copier.com/EndTheFight Get my Free “Conversation Roadmap, a Step by Step Guide to Talk about Any Topic, Without Starting a Fight.” https://www.jane-copier.com/conversation-wkbk Find Jane at: Website: https://janecopiercoaching.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marriageandfamilycoach IG: https://www.instagram.com/jane.copier.coaching/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/LDSChristianMarriageCoach Email: jane@janecopier.com
Transcribe →#115 What Is Eros Energy, and Why Your Marriage Needs More of It
Feb 500:18:47Tap to summarizeIf your marriage feels emotionally flat, disconnected, or stuck, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about Eros energy vs Thanos energy in marriage, -two powerful forces that shape desire, emotional intimacy, and connection over time. You’ll learn: What Eros energy really is (and why it’s not just about sex) How Thanos energy slowly drains aliveness from a marriage Why desire must be self-generated, not demanded How differentiation creates deeper emotional and sexual intimacy Practical ways you can cultivate aliveness and bring it back into marriage This episode is especially for those who want a marriage that feels emotionally and spiritually alive, -not just functional. ✨ If you’ve been asking, “Why do I feel so disconnected?” or “How do I bring desire back into my marriage?” -this conversation will give you clarity, hope, and a new way forward. 🤗 Thanks for listening and being a part of my circle. Please share with your friends, so they can create more joy in their lives too. Book a Free Consultation with Jane: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation Welcome to Happy in the Middle, with your host, Certified Life Coach, Jane Copier. Happy in the Middle is a podcast for Christian women who want to make the second half of life, the BEST half. This podcast is all about helping women reignite their spark and step into their divine power, in order to create deep and connected relationships, and find the fulfillment and satisfaction they crave. So, if you’re ready to grow, join me and learn how you too, can overcome guilt, resentment, disappointment, and enjoy the fruits of creating a life well and beautifully lived. Let’s gooo! 3 Simple Steps to Leave an iTunes Review: Click here to listen in iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women/id1715566489 Scroll down until you see the reviews, and then click the button that says, “Leave a Review” Leave your review! Easy peasy! Get my FREE GUIDE, How to End the Fight: https://www.jane-copier.com/EndTheFight Get my Free “Conversation Roadmap, a Step by Step Guide to Talk about Any Topic, Without Starting a Fight.” https://www.jane-copier.com/conversation-wkbk Find Jane at: Website: https://janecopiercoaching.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachformidlifewomen IG: https://www.instagram.com/jane.copier.coaching/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/LDSChristianMarriageCoach Email: jane@janecopier.com
Transcribe →#114 One Foot In, One Foot Out: The Hidden Pain of Straddling in Marriage
Jan 2900:23:49Tap to summarizeAre you still married. but no longer fully in your marriage? In this episode, we talk about one of the most painful and unspoken places many women find themselves in: straddling. That exhausting emotional limbo where you haven’t left your marriage, but you’re no longer fully choosing it either. You’re functioning. You’re doing life together. But intimacy, desire, friendship, and emotional safety feel distant, -or gone altogether. If you’ve ever thought: “I’ll stay for the kids, but I’ve shut my heart down.” “I don’t want a divorce, but I don’t want closeness either.” “I love him… but I don’t trust him, and I’m tired of getting hurt.” This episode is for you. We’ll explore: Why straddling makes sense as a nervous system response How emotional withdrawal quietly erodes intimacy and self-trust What Scripture, neuroscience, and relationship research all reveal about living divided And the three honest choices every woman must eventually make Most importantly, I’ll walk you through four powerful steps to move from ambivalence to integrity, so you can stop living split inside yourself and begin rebuilding clarity, peace, and self-trust. This is not about forcing yourself to stay or pressuring yourself to leave.It’s about choosing wholeness, honesty, and courage, -whatever that ultimately reveals. ✨ Peace lives on the other side of your internal split. Key Scriptures Referenced: James 1:8 1 Corinthians 13:4–7 Referenced Research & Thought Leaders: Dr. David Schnarch (Differentiation-Based Intimacy) The Gottman Institute Next Steps:-If this episode stirred something in you and you want clarity about your marriage, I invite you to book a free coaching call with me. You don’t have to navigate this alone. -If you know a woman who is quietly suffering in this space, please share this episode with her. Sometimes being the “angel” for someone simply means sharing some helpful support. 🤗 Thanks for being a part of my circle. Book a Free Consultation with Jane: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation Welcome to Happy in the Middle, with your host, Certified Life Coach, Jane Copier. Happy in the Middle is a podcast for Christian women who want to make the second half of life, the BEST half. This podcast is all about helping women reignite their spark and step into their divine power, in order to create deep and connected relationships, and find the fulfillment and satisfaction they crave. So, if you’re ready to grow, join me and learn how you too, can overcome guilt, resentment, disappointment, and enjoy the fruits of creating a life well and beautifully lived. Let’s gooo! 3 Simple Steps to Leave an iTunes Review: Click here to listen in iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women/id1715566489 Scroll down until you see the reviews, and then click the button that says, “Leave a Review” Leave your review! Easy peasy! Get my FREE GUIDE, How to End the Fight: https://www.jane-copier.com/EndTheFight Get my Free “Conversation Roadmap, a Step by Step Guide to Talk about Any Topic, Without Starting a Fight.” https://www.jane-copier.com/conversation-wkbk Find Jane at: Website: https://janecopiercoaching.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachformidlifewomen IG: https://www.instagram.com/jane.copier.coaching/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/LDSChristianMarriageCoach Email: jane@janecopier.com
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