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Love Your Life Show: Personal Growth, Mindset, + Habits for Busy Moms
Hosted by Susie Pettit · EN
Welcome to the “Love Your Life Show” with Susie Pettit, your podcast for life empowerment, self growth and midlife wellness This is a great podcast for moms of anxious teens, empty nest, adult children of emotionally immature parents, people with complex PTSD, CPTSD, relational trauma, narcissist recovery, disorganized anxious avoidant attachment or who consider themselves ACOA or adult children. Learn more at http://smbwell.com or https://instagram.com/smb.wellness
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A Guided Tapping Session for the Days You Just Can’t Even
Jan 1400:06:22Summary readyThis is the episode you’ve been asking for! When you next feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or over. it. all….Before booking a one-way ticket to anywhere but here, press play and tap along with me. In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I walk you through a full guided EFT tapping session. This is the exact practice I use when my emotions feel too big, when my anxiety hits a ten out of ten, or when life feels heavier than I want it to. EFT tapping blends Chinese acupressure with modern psychology and is known for helping with anxiety, stress, fear, sleep struggles, and emotional overload. You simply tap on 9 points of the body while repeating a setup statement. This is a quick episode where I guide you through the exact practice. Not one more thing to do or research. I’ve done that for you. Literally, sit back, push play, and feel relief. I’m serious when I say, this works. Inside this episode you will learn: - How EFT tapping works and why it helps so quickly - The 9 tapping points and how to use them - A simple phrase to repeat for emotional relief - When to use tapping for stress, overwhelm, anxiety, and spiraling thoughts - Why this tool is in my personal emotional wellness toolbox This is a short, calming, supportive session designed for real life moments. You can tap along anywhere and any time you need grounding. If you have been feeling stretched thin or stuck in your head, this episode will help you reconnect with your body and breathe again. Give yourself the next few minutes. You deserve it. Press play and let’s tap together. 👉🏽Want another “push play, feel better” practice? Here’s a full body scan Warrior Body Scan on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/warrior-body-scan/id1434429161?i=1000454944667 Warrior Body Scan on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UkMmFbdlO3wwzsi4Hcd2V?si=06f8f264216744c4 👉🏽Looking for more of what helps me when I’m anxious? Listen here: 64: 10 All-Natural Ways to Beat Anxiety on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/64-10-all-natural-ways-to-beat-anxiety/id1434429161?i=1000454561162 64: 10 All-Natural Ways to Beat Anxiety on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4BFVByo5lmPC60mj3g6LeU?si=b31sBGL-QSC-5fHRs_PmIQ Want to see where I’m tapping? Watch this video here: https://youtu.be/FaSuF_JbYM8 And if you’re new here, Here’s the PODCAST ROADMAP I mentioned: https://smbwell.com/roadmap for the foundational episodes on emotional regulation, emotional intelligence, and how to feel better in your life. Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/389 CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE: ⭐️Work with Coach Susie: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓The Love Your Life School Membership-http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Support Susie’s Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🩷Find and follow her on YouTube-LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube Or Instagram-https://instagram.com/smb.wellness The post A Guided Tapping Session for the Days You Just Can’t Even appeared first on Susie Pettit.
SummaryHow to Stop Feeling Resentful in Marriage and Motherhood | Conversation with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
Jan 700:48:21Summary readyIf you’ve ever found yourself feeling resentful, irritated, or annoyed as a mom, wife, or friend, you don’t want to miss this episode. Learning from Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife has helped me so much as a mom, through my divorce and into my now healthy, more mature marriage, my friendships, and my relationship with myself. I can not recommend her work highly enough. Please gift yourself a listen to today’s episode. Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife and I talk about why resentment shows up in marriage and motherhood and how to use it as a path toward self-understanding and deeper connection. We explore how relationships are powerful containers for personal growth, what it really means to self-confront and take responsibility for your part, and how to move away from compliance and people-pleasing into honesty and emotional maturity. Dr. Finlayson-Fife shares her perspective on self-authoring, costly accommodation, and the difference between love and victim entitlement. Together we talk about how to feel more connected in your marriage, less resentful in your motherhood, and more grounded in who you truly are. If you’ve been longing for more peace and authenticity in your relationships, this conversation will help you take the first step. If you liked this show, you’ll like these two: Resentment and Shame on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/233-resentment-feel-it-heres-the-greatest-tip/id1434429161?i=1000596420128 Resentment and Shame on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0kybmmxPsITmZxOflDBKBv?si=gQh8VJswShuK4N9V3AsxUA Resentment in Marriage and Motherhood on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/234-resentment-in-marriage/id1434429161?i=1000597499677 Resentment in Marriage and Motherhood on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6yuhlXIrz0fsPN4OQsha16?si=vSURTNyKSiWWKKxo6O40uw Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/388 Find out more about Dr. Fife here: Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife’s website: https://www.finlayson-fife.com/ Say hi to Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finlaysonfife/ Want more support? 📩 Subscribe to the weekly newsletter so you never miss an episode. http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA 💬 This is a GREAT episode to share with a friend. Who knows, you might pair up and take her Art of Desire Class together! Share the link to this show on Apple and Spotify here https://smbwell.com/listen 👩🏼🎓Take it to the next level and join the Love Your Life School 📸 Come say hi on Instagram @smb.wellness and ⭐️bonus points ⭐️if you let Dr. Finlayson-Fife know you appreciate her coming on the Love Your Life Show https://www.instagram.com/finlaysonfife/ The post How to Stop Feeling Resentful in Marriage and Motherhood | Conversation with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife appeared first on Susie Pettit.
SummaryThe Year You Let It Be Easy
Dec 3100:24:55Summary readyThe Year You Let It Be Easy What if your best year yet didn’t require more effort but less struggle? In this episode, I invite you to imagine a year that feels light, free, and full of possibility. Together we’ll look at how to stop overworking, overthinking, and over-caring so you can start creating a life that actually feels like yours. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: - how to think intentionally about your future without pressure or hustle - why your thoughts, not your to-do list, shape your next year - a simple three-step process to create momentum and ease - how to reconnect with what you want, not what everyone else expects This is your reminder that it’s safe to slow down. You can dream, choose, and believe your way into a gentler, more joyful year. Press play and let’s make this the year you let it be easy. If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: The Case for Boredom on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/155-the-case-for-boredom/id1434429161?i=1000530241019 The Case for Boredom on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4yxhcocfY1yrkNSvCTnLJs?si=r3np0HpMQjOv4LqddUwf7w If you’ve never chosen a word of the year before, you’ll want to 1️⃣ Listen to this episode here Word of the Year or Resolutions? on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/176-word-of-the-year-or-resolutions/id1434429161?i=1000545737438 Word of the Year 2022 on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PRwxKZZWD5hhciK3qx1BF?si=ymdBB4VfSC6I_YeCRxSioA 2️⃣ Get your WORD OF THE YEAR WORKSHEET here https://smbwell.com/word Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/387 CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE: ⭐️Work with Coach Susie: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓The Love Your Life School Membership: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Support Susie’s Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🩷SHARE YOUR WORD OF THE YEAR WITH ME here on Instagram-https://instagram.com/smb.wellness or email me at Susie@SMBwell.com The post The Year You Let It Be Easy appeared first on Susie Pettit.
SummaryWord of the Year 2026
Dec 2700:25:15Summary readyWhoa warriors, this episode wasn’t planned. It started on a walk. One small moment after another, until something landed so clearly that I stopped short, pulled out my phone, and hit record. In this short bonus episode, I share a more personal side of my own life and what that walk stirred up for me in real time. It’s reflective, honest, and a little different than my usual episodes. Then, I bring you the heart of a listener-favorite teaching and walk you through how to choose your word of the year in a way that actually feels supportive instead of stressful. Not a word you should pick. A word that meets you where you are and gently guides you toward how you want to feel and live. If you’ve been craving clarity, a reset, or a softer way to step into the year ahead, this episode is for you. Let it be a pause, a breath, and an invitation to choose on purpose. If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: 230: My Most Vulnerable Episode Yet on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/230-my-most-vulnerable-episode-yet/id1434429161?i=1000589799587 230: My Most Vulnerable Episode Yet on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2kU0nc1wDkFMS0zo2ZmdY0?si=YBmV7dfFTkaUcRGt4_962g GET YOUR WORD OF THE YEAR WORKSHEET HERE: https://SMBwell.com/word Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://smbwell.com/word-of-the-year-2026/ ⭐️Work with Susie in 2026: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓Join the Love Your Life School -http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Support Susie + keep the podcast AD free: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🩷Get the Weekly Warrior Wellness Newsletter: http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA 😊 Let’s be friends on Instagram-https://instagram.com/smb.wellness The post Word of the Year 2026 appeared first on Susie Pettit.
SummaryHow to Break Free from the Habit of Solving Other People’s Problems
Dec 2400:40:20Summary readyAre you tired of being the one who holds everything and everyone together? If you’re the go-to problem solver, the one who jumps in to “help” before anyone even asks, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. 💛 This week, I’m joined by psychotherapist and author Leah Marone, whose new book Serial Fixer explores why so many of us over-function, over-accommodate, and lose ourselves in relationships. Together, we unpack what drives our urge to fix and how to finally stop. 💬 Join us as we talk about: The difference between helping and fixing (and why it matters) What’s really behind our need to keep everyone happy The hidden rewards of over-functioning that keep us stuck Actual things you can say to validate others. What happens when you stop managing everyone else’s emotions Simple, daily steps to release control and reconnect with yourself How to Support not Solve (with your teenager, young adult, or spouse!) Whether you call it people-pleasing, emotional outsourcing, codependency, or just “being the responsible one,” this conversation will help you see that you’re not broken and you’re not alone. If you’ve been craving lighter, freer, more balanced relationships, you’ll want to listen in. Talking with Leah helped me so much. 🌿 Press play and start breaking the habit of fixing so you can finally find peace, connection, and joy that lasts. If you liked this show, you’ll like these too: - Lovingly Detached on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/286-loving-detachment/id1434429161?i=1000642743348 - Lovingly Detached on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bL2I9rFFHSf18buCOEZMi?si=gOQRe5rAR1mwHhfEIl30ow - Popcorn parenting on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/292-popcorn-parenting/id1434429161?i=1000648160327 - Popcorn parenting on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6W3ra8NW1jeJMx8quEQmwx?si=BtH-IixmT--23L3I6sxNtA Manuals https://smbwell.com/manuals-in-relationships/ Find out more about Leah here: https://www.leahmarone.com/ https://www.instagram.com/leahmaronelcsw/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahmaronelcsw/ HER BOOK: https://amzn.to/47L05k6 For the shownotes go here 👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/386 Want more support? 📩 Subscribe to the weekly newsletter http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA so you never miss an episode. 💬 Share this with a friend who’s navigating a tough relationship. 👩🏼🎓Take it to the next level and join the Love Your Life School http://theloveyourlifeschool.com/ 📸 Tag me on Instagram @smb.wellness https://instagram.com/smb.wellness so I can cheer you on! The post How to Break Free from the Habit of Solving Other People’s Problems appeared first on Susie Pettit.
Summary3 Gifts for Your Loved Ones They’ll Remember Far Beyond the New Year
Dec 1700:21:02Summary readyThis holiday season, skip the stress of finding the “perfect” gift. Time and time again, I’ve found that these three gifts last far longer than any new xbox game, fancy watch, or clothing item my teen or spouse wants. I made this week’s Love Your Life Show episode to quickly share three things you can give your loved ones that will mean far more than anything you can buy. I think you’ll like my ideas, especially when you listen in to hear how they work in real life! Click play to learn simple ways to: ✨ Shift your focus to what’s good in your spouse and kids 💬 Use words that build confidence and connection 🤝 Create loving memories through presence and touch I credit these gifts as foundations to the close relationships I have with my kids now. They’ve also helped me in the empty nest! There’s no time that’s too late to start - End your year with less pressure and more peace, and give your loved ones what they truly want: you. If you liked this show, you’ll like these too: 10 Ways to Deepen Your Relationship on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/30-10-ways-to-deepen-your-relationship/id1434429161?i=1000430706493 10 Ways to Deepen Your Relationship on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6zTH6vdwdqFHSmLF9biqVI?si=j6ax0P2wQDmbAjzJbhqf3Q Active Listening on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/active-listening/id1434429161?i=1000724674712 Active Listening on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2d7ZvGySJXicEZb2qIvxSK?si=76ab34247a8742ec Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/385 GIFTS FOR YOU: ⭐️Work with Coach Susie: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓The Love Your Life School Membership: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 💌Get the Weekly Wellness Newsletter delivered straight to you: https://SMBwell.com/newsletter 🎁Actual Gifts: Susie’s favorite gifts, books and resources: https://www.amazon.com/shop/smbwell (buying from this list is a gift for both of us: you get the gift, my mission is supported. Thank you 🙏🏾) GIFTS FOR SUSIE: 🙌🏾 Support Susie’s Mission “To help as many women as possible live lives they love”: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🩷Let’s be friends on Instagram: https://instagram.com/smb.wellness The post 3 Gifts for Your Loved Ones They’ll Remember Far Beyond the New Year appeared first on Susie Pettit.
SummaryThe One-Minute Holiday Reset: Feel Better, Not Behind
Dec 1000:19:57Summary readyThe holidays can bring joy AND… stress. Between the parties, the pressure, and the people-pleasing, it’s easy to slip into that “F it” mindset with our wellness and mental health habits. Which is why many of us, myself included, get to January feeling down on ourselves and/or like our wellness is broken and we need massive change. Now. Dammit. And yet, we know that mindset doesn’t work. Did you know that more than 90% of people quit their new years resolutions before 20 days have passed?! By January 17th! This year and in this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I’m inviting you to try something gentler: a good enough mindset. Instead of throwing your wellness out the window until January, what if you took just one minute to reset? I’ll walk you through simple, realistic stress reduction, wellness, and mental health tips that actually work. From movement to quick ways to calm your brain, nourish your body, and restore your energy. These are the small, mindful holiday habits that help you feel better (not behind) this season. No perfection required 💗 just a willingness to start small. Join me for your One-Minute Holiday Reset and learn how to bring more holiday wellness, peace, and self-compassion into your days. How would it feel to head into the new year feeling proud, grounded, and recharged? If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: How to Change Your Life without Changing Your Life on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/161-how-to-change-your-life-without-changing-your-life/id1434429161?i=1000534653997 How to Change Your Life without Changing Your Life on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7LjTFPnJYvDjun1trMMXjJ?si=xUeh06g9RuWBjrYlI4-XFQ Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/384 CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE: ⭐️Work with Coach Susie: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓The Love Your Life School Membership: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Support Susie’s Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🩷Find and follow her on Instagram: https://instagram.com/smb.wellness The post The One-Minute Holiday Reset: Feel Better, Not Behind appeared first on Susie Pettit.
SummaryFeeling Drained by Relationships? 3 Tools That Work!
Dec 300:18:35Summary readyDo you ever feel drained or tired after your interactions with others in your life? Like maybe your spouse or teen but also with a parent, sibling, coworker or friend? Please know, this is totally normal. We weren’t taught skillful relationship tools and so it makes sense that we’ll feel more reactive, resentful, or heavy after certain interactions. The great news is that we can learn these skills! In fact, I’ve found that there are some very simple things I’ve learned that make all the difference for me in how I feel in my relationships. Even better news? I share three simple ones today. Just in time for you to use them over the holidays! 🌲 These skills aren’t about changing others; they’re about helping you feel calmer, more confident, and back in control of your emotional energy. If you use them, you’ll be practicing mindful communication, active listening, and even non-violent communication (perfect for what’s happening in the world right now!). Tune in and start turning those draining interactions into moments of growth, love, and peace. NEW! 🚨Free PDF with top ranked episodes on Narcissism, Energy Vampires, and Emotionally Immature People: https://SMBwell.com/narc If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: How to STOP Over-functioning and FEEL BETTER on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000554161604 How to STOP Over-functioning and FEEL BETTER on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JPETjXq221KsocVrQkXrR?si=dUdidIrZRNKQYynRTpkPqg ⭐️ Make progress faster! Get on Susie’s calendar here: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 📲 Don’t miss out! Get weekly Wellness Updates in your inbox here: https://SMBwell.com/newsletter 🤓 The Love Your Life School Membership: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Support Susie’s Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🩷 Let’s be friends on Instagram - https://instagram.com/smb.wellness 🖥️ Get the full show notes here 👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/383 The post Feeling Drained by Relationships? 3 Tools That Work! appeared first on Susie Pettit.
SummaryWhy Relationships Feel Draining and How to Bring the Peace Back
Nov 2600:15:19Summary readyWhy do some relationships feel so draining? Do you ever feel stressed when you hear those studies talk about how important healthy relationships are? I know I do! When I hear relationship and happiness experts say how important the quality of the relationships we’re in are, I can sometimes feel overwhelmed and drained, with a “but wait, this is my kid?” Well this is the episode for you! I have looked back over the past 381 episodes of the Love Your Life Show to teach you the thing to help you feel less stressed and more peace and calm. Just in time for the holidays! Whether you’re feeling drained after interacting with a partner, a parent, a teen, or a friend, this will help! We’ll let them be emotionally immature or reactive while we learn this basic shift to feel less reactive and more in control of your emotions. So, for those relationships we want to keep, click play to feel lighter, calmer, and more empowered. 🎁 Resources Mentioned: ✨ Free Relationship PDF for Narcissistic & Emotionally Immature Relationships → www.smbwell.com/narc ✨ Subscribe to the weekly wellness newsletter for holiday wellness tips and fun gift ideas →http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA If you liked this show, you’ll like these two: Let Them [Emotional Freedom] on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000619325997 Let Them [Emotional Freedom] on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5o6LzBpYFIB7QvEZJwiLp9?si=v4wKTmRyQeqXAyTwS7ECzQ Expectations and Expectation Hangovers in Relationship on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000644436619 Expectations and Expectation Hangovers in Relationship on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/1YQcTIJ6D2mPLMS2n1kIDz?si=gnv9ikccRuuS3wEiQ8Uu1g Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/382 ⭐️Work with Coach Susie: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓The Love Your Life School Membership-http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Support Susie’s Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🩷Let’s be friends on Instagram-https://instagram.com/smb.wellness The post Why Relationships Feel Draining and How to Bring the Peace Back appeared first on Susie Pettit.
SummaryBreaking Free from Shame + Codependency with Dr. Zoe Shaw
Nov 1900:39:48Summary readyDo you feel like you’re carrying everyone else’s needs on your shoulders? Or maybe you struggle to set boundaries without feeling guilty? You are not alone. In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, Susie Pettit sits down with Dr. Zoe Shaw, a licensed psychotherapist, life coach, podcast host, and author of Stronger in the Difficult Places. Dr. Zoe specializes in helping women heal from complex shame™ and codependency so they can experience healthy love, freedom, and stronger relationships…including the one with themselves. Together, Susie and Dr. Zoe unpack: ✨ What complex shame really is and how it sneaks into our daily lives ✨ The difference between healthy guilt and toxic shame ✨ Why so many women struggle with codependency in midlife ✨ How to set boundaries without the guilt ✨ The first steps to breaking unhealthy patterns and creating a lighter, freer life If you’ve ever thought, “It’s too late for me to change,” or felt exhausted from always taking care of others before yourself—this conversation will give you the hope and tools you need. Press play and discover how you can become stronger in your own difficult places. If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: How to STOP Over-Functioning and FEEL BETTER on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/188-how-to-stop-overfunctioning-and-feel-better/id1434429161?i=1000554161604 How to STOP Over-Functioning and FEEL BETTER on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JPETjXq221KsocVrQkXrR?si=ec41e2c71af74168 Find Dr. Zoe Shaw’s book, podcast and all other great things mentioned here👉🏾https://SMBwell.com/381 Get her book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593601084?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzstmibo-20&creativeASIN=0593601084&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1ZD9W98EKL8GL&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin Want more support? 📩 Subscribe to the weekly newsletter http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA so you never miss an episode. 💬 This is a great episode to share with a friend. Didn’t you love getting to know Dr. Zoe? Send a quick text with the link now 🙏🏾 👩🏼🎓Take it to the next level and join the Love Your Life School http://theloveyourlifeschool.com/ 📸 Tag me on Instagram @smb.wellness https://instagram.com/smb.wellness so I can cheer you on! The post Breaking Free from Shame + Codependency with Dr. Zoe Shaw appeared first on Susie Pettit.
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