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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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How to Stop Family Drama and Find Peace This Holiday Season
Nov 1200:19:45Summary readyWhat if this holiday season you could walk into family gatherings feeling calm, grounded, and at peace—no matter what your relatives do? 🎄🕎 In this episode of The Love Your Life Show, Susie Pettit reveals a surprising secret that can help you handle the aunt who always criticizes your clothes, the dad who brings up politics, the uncle who drinks too much, or the sibling glued to their phone. Instead of dreading the drama or wishing people would change, Susie will show you how this one mindset shift can free you from frustration, help you set boundaries that actually work, and let you enjoy your holidays in a whole new way. If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: How Lowering Your Expectations Helps Your Relationships on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/71-how-lowering-your-expectations-helps-your-relationships/id1434429161?i=1000459268579 How Lowering Your Expectations Helps Your Relationships on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FX8n9nQk2d7hRAyUzJ6eV?si=N6K73wYJSvuCEkCM7p39rg Boundaries AND Unconditional Love on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/217-can-you-have-boundaries-and-unconditional-love/id1434429161?i=1000581490495 Boundaries AND Unconditional Love on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0M5zIyHvryHm26EiEbqXXF?si=1389340e9cf94cff Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/380 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 How to Stop Family Drama and Find Peace This Holiday Season appeared first on Susie Pettit.
SummaryWhat the Outback Taught Me About Perfection and Anxiety
Nov 500:21:35Summary readyWhat can the Australian outback and a Dr. Seuss story teach us about perfectionism and anxiety? Ever hear yourself saying “I’ll feel better once ‘this’ is over” or ‘this’ is done? Like, once your kid gets through this thing or your partner learns how to manage his anger or you lose that weight or you check off that last goal? That’s the trap of the arrival fallacy, and it keeps so many of us stuck in worry and self-criticism. For me, I find that it steals my present day happiness and calm. I’m always feeling like there’s something more to do or fix or change. Well, listen to this episode as I share two powerful life lessons that were reinforced for me when I was on my Australian camper van adventure through the outback and Great Barrier Reef. With wisdom from Dr. Seuss’s Solla Sollew, I’ll share how perfectionism and anxiety sneak into our daily lives (and how to kick those joy stealers out!) If you’ve ever felt weighed down by worry, waiting for “someday” to feel better, this conversation will help you see why life doesn’t need to be perfect to be meaningful—and how to experience more peace and joy today. If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: How To Worry Better: https://smbwell.com/how-to-worry-better/ Lovingly detached on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-your-life-show/id1434429161?i=1000642743348 Popcorn parenting on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-your-life-show/id1434429161?i=1000648160327 Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/379 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 What the Outback Taught Me About Perfection and Anxiety appeared first on Susie Pettit.
SummaryEnmeshment and Enmeshment Trauma
Oct 2900:48:07Summary readyAre you struggling to set boundaries with a parent? Do you feel responsible for other people’s emotions? Are you having trouble breaking free from codependent behavior? Well great news….you might be experiencing enmeshment! Enmeshment and enmeshment trauma can deeply affect your sense of self, your peace, and your current relationships. In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I sit down with expert Dr. Kate Balestrieri, to break down: - What enmeshment and enmeshment trauma really are - How it shows up in families, divorces, and romantic relationships - Red flags that you might be stuck in an enmeshed dynamic - How to begin healing and individuating (even if this has been your “normal” for years) - How to be the CYCLE BREAKER 🙌🏾 Whether you were the child who had to emotionally support a parent, or the parent realizing you may have leaned too heavily on your kids, or you’ve heard of emotional incest or none of those but love learning about new things, this episode is a must listen! 🎧 Listen now to understand enmeshment and take the first steps toward freedom. If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: Eloisa, please hyperlink and make this prettier 🤓 Codependency + Over-Responsibility on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000673249931 Codependency + Over-Responsibility on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5fet9LWWFslZJODHpjV3or?si=6f6a7b675e394bdf Connect with Dr. Kate and get the links we mentioned here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/378 ⭐️Break your enmeshment patterns! Join the Love Your Life School now: http://TheLoveYourLifeSchool.com ⭐️Get one-on-one support from Coach Susie here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=11643751 ⭐️Find this video on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS The post Enmeshment and Enmeshment Trauma appeared first on Susie Pettit.
SummaryWhat to Say When Someone is Rude or Disrespectful
Oct 2200:21:28Summary readyHave you ever left a conversation replaying it in your head, wishing you had had the perfect response? In this episode, Susie Pettit shares two powerful tools that will help you stay calm, protect your energy, and know exactly what to say when someone is rude or disrespectful. Whether you’re dealing with a moody teen, a critical parent, or a dismissive co-worker, you’ll learn simple strategies to stop pleasing people, set boundaries, and step into your self-authority without guilt. Because while you can’t control rude people…you can control how much power they have over you. 🙌🏾 🎧 Tune in now to learn how to: - Stay calm when others get disrespectful - Use short phrases that stop arguments before they start - Protect your peace with toxic people - Step into the season with more confidence and freedom If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: How to Deal with Emotionally Immature People on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-communicate-with-narcissists-and/id1434429161?i=1000711108596 How to Deal with Emotionally Immature People on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FTaNbB8tCwPfI0sLyix92?si=80962a636d7144f7 Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/377 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 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS Or Instagram: https://instagram.com/smb.wellness The post What to Say When Someone is Rude or Disrespectful appeared first on Susie Pettit.
SummaryCaregiving without Guilt and Burnout
Oct 1500:47:07Summary readyDo you ever feel guilty taking time to do something you enjoy? Or have you ever said things like “I don’t have time for that” (and by that, you mean basic human needs, like you don’t have time to eat, to sleep, to pee?!?) Maybe you are running around so much taking care of everyone and everything that you find yourself fantasizing about hiding in a closet somewhere for a couple of days? I’ve been there/thought that and am so excited for you to listen to this interview. This week I’m joined by Jenny Lytle, a nurse with over 30 years of experience in end-of-life and hospice care. She now helps caregivers stop running on empty so they can keep showing up without losing themselves in the process. Together, we talk about: How to keep caring without collapsing What we get wrong about being a “good caregiver” How to survive caregiving and being in the sandwich generation Tiny, doable ways to refill your energy tank (even if you only have 10 minutes) If you’re the one holding everything (and everyone) together, caring for aging parents, supporting kids, managing the household, this episode is for you. If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: Self Care is NOT Selfish on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7-self-care-is-not-selfish/id1434429161?i=1000420602956 Self Care is NOT Selfish on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/55jg3Kwif8eFiGKbf2OBJe?si=39e0b2dbb11240f9 Get all the links we mentioned and connect with Jenny Lytle go here👉🏾https://SMBwell.com/376 Watch the interview on YouTube here: ⭐️ NEW OPPORTUNITY: 20-min Life Consult https://smb.as.me/lifeconsult ⭐️ 🤓The Love Your Life School Membership: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 👋🏽 Let’s be friends on Instagram: https://instagram.com/smb.wellness 📩 Subscribe to the weekly newsletter so you never miss an episode. http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA The post Caregiving without Guilt and Burnout appeared first on Susie Pettit.
SummaryHealing Tools to Break Free from Narcissistic Abuse
Oct 800:23:13Summary readyLast week, in part one, we talked about three common behaviors many of us carry after leaving a narcissistic relationship: hypervigilance and people-pleasing, difficulty trusting our perceptions, and emotional dysregulation or numbness. In this week’s episode of The Love Your Life Show, we’re talking about how to break free from those patterns so you can move forward with more peace, confidence, and joy. You’ll learn practical, compassionate steps for: Calming hypervigilance and reclaiming your energy Rebuilding trust in your own thoughts and feelings Regulating emotions and reconnecting to yourself If you’ve ever wondered “I’m out… but why do I still feel stuck?” this episode will give you the tools to start shifting your life in small, powerful ways. This is your next step in healing — and you don’t have to do it alone. If you liked this show, don’t miss part one last week! Also, here’s another great one: How To Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/62-how-to-raise-emotionally-empowered-kids/id1434429161?i=1000452847373 How To Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Yp3R4Un5XBfMtcPczNp7l?si=d3d8d72f989a422c This is an extra special important one to share with someone you care about in your life. Please click the link and share away. Also, it’s my birthday week! ☕️For the price of a coffee, please head to https://patreon.com/susiepettit to support my mission and me, while I sit here week after week, year after year, bringing you tips and support to live a life you love. You matter to me, warrior! 💗 Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/375 ⭐️Work with Coach Susie: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓The Love Your Life School Membership: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 👋🏽 Let’s be friends on Instagram: https://instagram.com/smb.wellness The post Healing Tools to Break Free from Narcissistic Abuse appeared first on Susie Pettit.
Summary3 Habits That Keep You Stuck After Narcissistic Abuse
Oct 100:18:36Summary readyIf you’ve ever been in a narcissistic relationship (with a partner, parent, boss, or friend), you know the effects don’t magically disappear when you leave. In fact, sometimes that’s when the real work begins. In this episode of The Love Your Life Show, I share three common behaviors many of us carry after narcissistic abuse: Hypervigilance and people-pleasing Difficulty trusting your own perceptions Emotional dysregulation or numbness These aren’t signs you’re broken. Rather, they’re survival patterns your brain and body learned in unsafe environments. Coping techniques you learned to protect yourself in complex PTSD. Today is part one of a two-part series, and we’re starting with awareness: how these behaviors show up, what they look like in everyday life, and why you might still be doing them even years later. Whether you’re early in recovery or decades out, this episode will help you see your patterns with compassion — and prepare you for next week’s conversation about how to heal and move forward. If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/narcissistic-abuse-recovery/id1434429161?i=1000679967740 Narcissistic Abuse Recovery on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4LZOMV5GGxgk21Tt2oMtYu?si=fe90af4f7cb24793 This is an extra special important one to share with someone you care about in your life. Please click the link and share away. Also, it’s my birthday next week! And I’d love to share a cup of coffee with you! For the price of a coffee, please head to https://patreon.com/susiepettit to support my mission and me, while I sit here week after week, year after year, bringing you tips and support to live a life you love. You matter to me, warrior! 💗 Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/374 ⭐️Work with Coach Susie - https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓The Love Your Life School Membership - http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 👋🏽 Let’s be friends on Instagram - https://instagram.com/smb.wellness The post 3 Habits That Keep You Stuck After Narcissistic Abuse appeared first on Susie Pettit.
SummarySober: Why Midlife Women are Choosing an Alcohol Free Lifestyle
Sep 2400:39:29Summary readyAre you questioning whether that nightly glass of wine is actually serving you? Feeling like you're stuck in the "wine mom" cycle but not sure how to break free? I'm sitting down with Emily Allen, a certified alcohol-free life coach, to have an honest conversation about what it really means to live alcohol-free in midlife - and why it might be the game-changer you've been looking for. Emily shares her personal journey from wine o'clock to freedom, including the wake-up call that shifted everything for her. We're talking about why the alcohol industry has specifically targeted midlife women, how "wine culture" keeps us feeling trapped, and what actually happens when you choose to step away from drinking. From navigating social pressure and family dynamics to discovering energy and clarity you forgot you had, Emily and Susie speak of their personal experiences and surprise at the benefits of sobriety and alcohol free living. You don’t want to miss this! If you've ever wondered if there's more to life than managing your days around when you can have your next drink, or if you're simply curious about what an alcohol-free lifestyle could look like, this conversation will open your eyes to possibilities you may not have considered. It's time to consider if an alcohol free lifestyle might be part of you living a life you love and thriving in midlife! If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: Living Sober with Lori Massicot on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000501793535 Living Sober with Lori Massicot on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7htBqSLD923uj4W2v23bj8?si=Ecfk_hWsQwerUUeDkQ1KPw One Percent Better on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000569733995 One Percent Better on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0jwwj6ulR7MPAMMGjbvxzo?si=IWhiUBKpSp-shpiF0fVHIw Get all the links we mentioned and connect with Emily go here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/373 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Join us in the Love Your Life School next month as we QUIT SOMETHING! (maybe your thing is alcohol?) If you haven’t yet, why not? I know your health and wellbeing matter, what do you have to lose (except hangovers, weight, poor sleep, and anxiety)? http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Support Susie’s Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🩷Find and follow her on Instagram-https://instagram.com/smb.wellness The post Sober: Why Midlife Women are Choosing an Alcohol Free Lifestyle appeared first on Susie Pettit.
SummaryTwo Daily Habits to Boost CONFIDENCE
Sep 1700:19:28Summary readyDid you know that you can email me suggestions of subjects to podcast on? And, did you know I often ask my Instagram followers what they think I should podcast on? Please remember, whether this is your first episode of the Love your Life Show or your 372, I make these for you! This episode is because you let me know that you want to feel more confident in your everyday life? Well yahoo because I know how to help! In this episode, I share two simple daily habits you can start using today to boost your confidence and quiet that inner critic. These are quick practices that have helped me and my clients show up with more ease: whether as a mom, at work, in relationships, or just in how we feel about ourselves. You’ll hear why confidence is something you create (not something you’re born with), how self-doubt sneaks in, and exactly how to start building self-trust. These are two things that I do daily that help me and I can’t wait for you to listen so they help you too. Thanks for listening to shows like this! QUICK JOIN NOW: Get the September trainings and be all set to QUIT SOMETHING when October arrives 💫http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com💫 If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: Confidence and Self-Doubt on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/269-confidence-and-self-doubt/id1434429161?i=1000630128440 Confidence and Self-Doubt on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ulyPw9nzAckprVPswHSS8?si=86443f3feda044f6 Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/372 ⭐️Work with Coach Susie: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🙌🏾 Keep this podcast ad free! https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🩷Find and follow her on Instagram https://instagram.com/smb.wellness The post Two Daily Habits to Boost CONFIDENCE appeared first on Susie Pettit.
SummaryFood Addiction: Dopamine, Cravings, & GLP-1s
Sep 1000:48:59Summary readyIs food addiction real — and what does it mean for you? In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I talk with neuroscientist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson, founder of Bright Line Eating. We talk about the surprising science behind food addiction. You will want to listen in and hear what she says about willpower and our brain chemistry. We explore: - How dopamine and food cravings create compulsive eating patterns - Why certain brains are more susceptible to sugar and processed food addiction - The four “bright lines” that help people find freedom from dieting — not restriction - The pros and cons of GLP‑1 medications like Ozempic for sustainable weight loss If you’ve struggled with emotional eating, yo-yo dieting, or feeling “out of control” around food, this conversation will help you understand the brain science of weight loss. Even greater news? It will give you hope that freedom is possible. Listen now to shift how you see food, addiction, and yourself. If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: Who's Running the Show? Your Adult or Your Child Brain? on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/94-adult-brain/id1434429161?i=1000475156589 Who's Running the Show? Your Adult or Your Child Brain? On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3i1cf87rqHtZVAyBzJbUlm?si=-tq3h4NJRgGo6iDx51pDPA To find the food addiction quiz, the Bright Line books and how to connect with her further, click here 👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/371 📩 Subscribe to the weekly newsletter http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA so you never miss an episode. 💬 Share this with a friend who’s sick of feeling out of control with food. 👩🏼🎓Take it to the next level and join the Love Your Life School http://theloveyourlifeschool.com/. We are working on this very thing through the end of October. If something from this episode spoke to you, take the next step and join the school today. 📸 Let’s be friends on Instagram https://instagram.com/smb.wellness @smb.wellness The post Food Addiction: Dopamine, Cravings, & GLP-1s appeared first on Susie Pettit.
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