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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 Use Active Listening to Deepen Your Relationships
Sep 300:21:43Summary readyDo you ever feel like people tune out when you're trying to help? You’re listening, offering advice, maybe even sharing your own story…but somehow, they shut down? In this episode, I break down the powerful communication skill of active listening. It’s a simple, often overlooked tool that deepens connection and builds trust in your relationships. Whether you’re a parent, a partner, or a leader, learning how to listen without fixing can transform how others respond to you. I will walk you through the four essential steps of active listening in relationships, how to recognize the type of conversation you're in (thanks Charles Duhigg!), and why your good intentions might be missing the mark. If you want to improve communication, connect more deeply with your kids, or stop feeling like you’re doing all the talking and none of the bonding, this episode is for you. You’ll leave with tools you can use today to feel more confident, calm, and connected in the moments that matter most. If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: Communication Tool: Less Drama, More Connection on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/communication-tool-less-drama-more-connection/id1434429161?i=1000658725819 Communication Tool: Less Drama, More Connection on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4t8QgA2UAiFkB9a9XrZszU?si=7877a605f3f34350 Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/370 ⭐️Work with Coach Susie: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓The Love Your Life School http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 💬 Share this with a friend who feels disconnected or is frustrated by her teen’s behavior. https://smbwell.com/listen 🙌🏾 Support Susie and keep this show Ad Free: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🩷Let’s be friends on Instagram - https://instagram.com/smb.wellness The post How to Use Active Listening to Deepen Your Relationships appeared first on Susie Pettit.
SummaryHospital Stay: Life Coaching Tools for Anxiety that WORK
Apr 9, 202500:17:16Summary readySometimes no matter what we do, life throws us curve balls. Recently, I found myself back in the hospital (I had spent 13 days there last year) in a pretty scary situation. I felt a whole range of emotions, from fear to frustration to disappointment to overwhelm, and even some helplessness. 😣 Because of the years and years of training I’ve had to help others and of me having my own life coach, I was able to manage in what I consider a mentally healthy way. Instead of spiraling into anxiety, fear and overwhelm, I leaned on three powerful life coaching tools to stay calm, process my emotions, and get through it with more ease. I come on this week (from the hospital, so please excuse the audio!) to highlight them for you so you can find ease when life goes upside down for you. In this episode, I walk you through: - The What If? CBT tool and how it shifts anxious thoughts - The Zoom In, Zoom Out method to gain perspective - Clean pain vs. dirty pain and why it matters All of us face uncertainty and things that are out of our control (especially now 😬). These life coaching tools really work. Humaning can be hard yet learning these (and using them) are what I use when things go bad. Listen in to this episode of the Love Your Life Show to help you navigate life’s challenges with more peace and confidence. Learn how to take control of your mindset—even in the hardest moments. Job loss, health diagnoses, teenage drama, marital problems, divorce, you name it, I’ve used these tools for it. 💙 If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: What if on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/what-if/id1434429161?i=1000568069716 What if on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4X9aSg2YOSbgaxchBPE7vJ?si=4e5e85b2c49c41d6 Feel Better Fast on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/feel-better-fast-flip-it/id1434429161?i=1000598692640 Feel Better Fast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UuyHJ0O1C5RNDTrHjFeJb?si=f0ffc9db2e2e4b1e Dirty Pain on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/dirty-pain/id1434429161?i=1000467951959 Dirty Pain on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lCyv2rAoeoL3yA7yRp7Iz?si=d6261d8c3c0d4087 To read more and peruse the full show notes, go here 👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/349 CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE: ↻ Website - https://smbwell.com ↻ The Love Your Life School Membership - http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com ↻ Support Susie’s Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit ↻ YouTube - LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS ↻ Instagram - https://instagram.com/smb.wellness The post Hospital Stay: Life Coaching Tools for Anxiety that WORK appeared first on Susie Pettit.
SummaryThe Feedback Wheel: How to Have Hard Conversations Without Drama [RELATIONSHIP SERIES]
Apr 2, 202500:21:23Summary readyDo you ever avoid tough conversations because you don’t want to rock the boat? Or maybe you try to talk but end up feeling misunderstood or defensive? Possibly you’re like me, you over talk, over explain, and sometimes get overly defensive? 🫣 In today’s episode, I’m teaching a game-changing tool: the Feedback Wheel—a simple, four-step framework to help you express yourself clearly and confidently. It has helped me feel more confident and I want to teach it to you so you can feel this way too. I break down exactly how to communicate your thoughts and feelings without blame, defensiveness, or endless back-and-forth arguments. Whether you're talking to your partner, teen, coworker, or parent, this tool will help you feel more calm, confident, and heard. Tune in to learn: ✅ Why relationships impact your mental and physical health ✅ The four steps of the Feedback Wheel (and why they work!) ✅ How to ask for what you need—without guilt or resentment If you’re tired of feeling frustrated in conversations and want a clear, loving way to communicate, this episode is for you. Let’s go, Warriors! 💙 🔗 Links & Resources: → Grab the Feedback Wheel graphic on Instagram (@smb.wellness) https://www.instagram.com/smb.wellness → Listen to my Emotional Intelligence Foundations: https://smbwell.com/roadmap/ → Join Love Your Life School: https://smbwell.com/lifeschool/ If you liked this show, you’ll like these two: 7 Losing Strategies in Marriage and Parenting Teens on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7-losing-strategies-in-marriage-and-parenting-teens/id1434429161?i=1000693864597 7 Losing Strategies in Marriage and Parenting Teens on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4lSjLrUtzbxPxyT7pd5OXh?si=f1edf69f10014adf Energy Vampire on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/energy-vampiers/id1434429161?i=1000499118596 Energy Vampire on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/448fwDLYZG9JPEwpq6OIVm?si=219485c233bb4b08 To read more and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/348 CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE: ↻ Website - https://smbwell.com ↻ The Love Your Life School Membership - http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com ↻ Support Susie’s Mission - https://patreon.com/susiepettit ↻ YouTube - LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS ↻ Instagram - https://instagram.com/smb.wellness The post The Feedback Wheel: How to Have Hard Conversations Without Drama [RELATIONSHIP SERIES] appeared first on Susie Pettit.
SummaryMenopause Myths—And the Truth That Sets You Free
Mar 26, 202500:22:43Summary readyPerimenopause & Menopause: What You Need to Know Warriors! I am so excited to bring you this episode. Earlier this month, I went to a perimenopause and menopause training with top experts like Dr. Mary Clare Haver, Dr. Kelly Casperson, Dr. Louise Newson, and Dr. Vonda Wright. Two big things jumped out at me from the full day of training while surrounded by thousands of other women and I share them with you today. We've been told a lot of things about menopause—most of them wrong. In this episode, I’m breaking down the biggest myths (spoiler: high-intensity workouts aren’t the answer, low-fat diets aren’t helping, and wine isn’t a healthy food). Plus, I’ll share small, doable shifts that can make a huge difference in your energy, brain health, and long-term well-being. If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause—or just want to set yourself up for a strong, vibrant future—this one’s for you! Listen in, and let’s get you feeling amazing at every stage of life. 💛 If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: Strong Bones and A Sharp Mind: Simple Health Hacks for Midlife in Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strong-bones-and-a-sharp-mind-simple-health-hacks/id1434429161?i=1000664553531&l=ar Strong Bones and A Sharp Mind: Simple Health Hacks for Midlife in Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7gsJsU9y9SXaHM9Q1QX1et?si=436175f066c443df GET YOUR FREE MENOPAUSE INFO SHEET HERE: https://smbwell.com/menopause For all the links mentioned 👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/347 Join a community of women committed to living their best lives: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE: ↻ Website - https://smbwell.com ↻ The Love Your Life School Membership - http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com ↻ Support Susie’s Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit ↻ YouTube- LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS ↻ Instagram - https://instagram.com/smb.wellness The post Menopause Myths—And the Truth That Sets You Free appeared first on Susie Pettit.
SummaryWhy You Need an ENERGY AUDIT (and how to do one)
Mar 19, 202500:25:00Summary readyWorld events got you down? OF COURSE! Add to that all the things that we have going on in our lives: anxious kids, multiple responsibilities, needy parents (or spouses), etc… Feeling drained and overwhelmed, even when you’re doing “all the right things”? It might not just be your busy schedule—it could be hidden energy drains in your daily life. In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I’m breaking down how to identify what’s really zapping your energy and, more importantly, how to reclaim it. Join me as we dive into the sneaky ways your environment, relationships, and commitments might be depleting you. I’ll walk you through a simple but powerful personal energy audit to help you pinpoint what’s draining you and how to make small, impactful changes. It’s time to stop feeling exhausted and start feeling energized. Tune in to learn how to protect your energy and live a life that feels lighter, freer, and more in line with who you truly are. Let’s get started, Warriors! If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: Mental Clutter on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/mental-clutter/id1434429161?i=1000556378149 Mental Clutter on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Gg4QYECRLAkgpRw85Dsn5?si=bay0DqeAQwmoqrPs2xfdpA To read more and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/346 CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE: ↻ Website: https://smbwell.com ↻ The Love Your Life School Membership: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com ↻ Support The Podcast: https://patreon.com/susiepettit ↻ YouTube - LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube ↻ Instagram - https://instagram.com/smb.wellness Would you take 32 secs leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review? Click here, scroll to bottom, and tap 5 stars. Then click “Write a Review.” If you leave a comment we might read it on the air! ↻ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Z0N7cm ↻ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OjE0yA The post Why You Need an ENERGY AUDIT (and how to do one) appeared first on Susie Pettit.
SummaryEmotional Safety Explained: People Pleasing, Codependency, Childhood Trauma, Emotional Triggers [HEALING SERIES]
Mar 12, 202500:41:52Summary readyDo you find yourself tiptoeing around conflict, hiding your true feelings, or feeling anxious about how others will react? In this episode of The Love Your Life Show, I sit down with Tarah Kerwin, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and co-founder of Relationship Renovation, to explore emotional safety. If you’ve never considered emotional safety before, you’re not alone—and it might be the missing piece to feeling truly secure and connected in your relationships. With your husband, with your teens or adult children, with your friends, etc. We dive into: What emotional safety really means and why it’s crucial for healthy, loving relationships Signs that you don’t feel emotionally safe (and why that might be causing anxiety and resentment) How unresolved childhood wounds can make emotional safety feel impossible Simple, actionable steps to create emotional safety—even if your partner isn’t on board yet Why people-pleasing and codependency keep you stuck in unsafe dynamics—and how to break free If you’ve ever felt like you’re losing yourself in relationships, or if you’re exhausted from constantly trying to keep the peace, this episode is for you. Join us as we uncover how emotional safety can help you feel secure, authentic, and truly connected. Listen now and take the first step toward feeling calmer (and emotionally safe!) If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: With Brenda Stephens, here's the Apple Podcast link of Narcissistic Abuse Recovery https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/narcissistic-abuse-recovery/id1434429161?i=1000679967740 With Brenda Stephens, here's the Spotify link of Narcissistic Abuse Recovery https://open.spotify.com/episode/4LZOMV5GGxgk21Tt2oMtYu?si=ac2e1e6109d24d4e To read more and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/345 CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE: ↻ Website - https://smbwell.com ↻ The Love Your Life School Membership - http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com ↻ Support Susie’s Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit ↻ YouTube - LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS ↻ Instagram - https://instagram.com/smb.wellness Would you take 32 secs leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review? Click here, scroll to bottom, and tap 5 stars. Then click “Write a Review.” If you leave a comment we might read it on the air! ↻ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Z0N7cm ↻ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OjE0yA The post Emotional Safety Explained: People Pleasing, Codependency, Childhood Trauma, Emotional Triggers [HEALING SERIES] appeared first on Susie Pettit.
SummaryHow to Avoid a Panic Attack [ANXIETY SERIES]
Mar 5, 202500:27:39Summary readyAnxiety is at an all time high - whether it’s our polarizing political climate, our actual climate 🔥, our teen’s anxiety, or any number of other factors in your life, we’re feeling it! And while anxiety itself isn’t a signal that something is wrong with your or your teen, when it turns more into panic, it gets unmanageable. Well, I’ve been there. I’ve had my share of panic attacks and helped teens with theirs. Today I offer help for when we are feeling panicky, either on the verge of our own panic attack or we’re freaking out because our teen or young adult is anxious or having panic attacks. In this week’s Love Your Life Show, I’m sharing three simple, powerful steps to help you manage anxiety before it spirals into a panic attack. These tools aren’t just for emergencies—they’re skills you can use every day to feel more grounded, calm, and in control. I really hope you’ll listen in. As I said, I’ve been there so know how life-changing these steps can be. If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: Loving Detachment on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loving-detachment/id1434429161?i=1000642743348 Loving Detachment on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bL2I9rFFHSf18buCOEZMi?si=TcFLkT1ISduW6dzqX7zcWg How to Feel Better on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-feel-better/id1434429161?i=1000536231921 How to Feel Better on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kZkQAcKknevOQBF4NGMcj?si=JqYFXw9hRYCh2A54ANlxmg To read more and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/344 CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE: ↻ Website - https://smbwell.com ↻ The Love Your Life School Membership - http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com ↻ Support Susie’s Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit ↻ YouTube - LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS ↻ Instagram - https://instagram.com/smb.wellness Would you take 32 secs leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review? Click here, scroll to bottom, and tap 5 stars. Then click “Write a Review.” If you leave a comment we might read it on the air! ↻ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Z0N7cm ↻ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OjE0yA The post How to Avoid a Panic Attack [ANXIETY SERIES] appeared first on Susie Pettit.
SummaryTeens, Self-Talk, and Confidence: Parenting Tips for Moms
Feb 26, 202500:24:16Summary readyHey Warriors! In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I’m diving into something so many of us struggle with: how to truly support the anxious people in our lives—whether it’s your teen, young adult, or even your partner. It’s easy to fall into habits of fixing, dismissing, or saying things we think are helpful but actually fuel their inner critic or inner rebel. I’m sharing how we can instead strengthen their inner coach, the voice that builds resilience and confidence, while staying calm and grounded ourselves. If you’ve ever wondered how to help someone you love without taking on their anxiety, this episode is for you. And then run on over to sign up for the Love Your Life School. The first five people who sign up get a free parenting consultation. Sign up here: http://TheLoveYourLifeSchool.com If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: Apple Podcast: Is it the Inner Critic, Inner Rebel or Inner Coach? https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000616931135 Spotify: Tame Your Inner Critic) https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QFpXdcWBmCon14djNnQnq?si=8541a106760c475e Apple Podcast: 7 Losing Strategies in Marriage and Parenting Teens https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/7-losing-strategies-in-marriage-and-parenting-teens/id1434429161?i=1000693864597 Spotify: 7 Losing Strategies in Marriage and Parenting Teens https://open.spotify.com/episode/4lSjLrUtzbxPxyT7pd5OXh?si=c696583b408c4974 To read more and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾https://SMBwell.com/343 CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE: ↻ Website - https://smbwell.com ↻ The Love Your Life School Membership - http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com ↻ Support Susie’s Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit ↻ YouTube - LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS ↻ Instagram - https://instagram.com/smb.wellness Would you take 32 secs leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review? Click here, scroll to bottom, and tap 5 stars. Then click “Write a Review.” If you leave a comment we might read it on the air! ↻ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Z0N7cm ↻ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OjE0yA The post Teens, Self-Talk, and Confidence: Parenting Tips for Moms appeared first on Susie Pettit.
Summary7 Losing Strategies in Marriage and Parenting Teens
Feb 19, 202500:21:13Summary readyRelationships can be one of the most rewarding parts of our lives ... .and, let’s be real, they can also feel like the most challenging. In this episode of The Love Your Life Show, I’m diving into the sneaky ways we sabotage the connections we crave. Whether it’s with your partner, your teens, your adult children, or your midlife friends, I’ll help you uncover the patterns that leave you feeling stuck, resentful, or disconnected. I’m sharing personal stories (yes, I’ve been there!) and practical tips to help you shift these habits and bring more ease, joy, and understanding into your relationships. If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start building the closeness you’ve been longing for, you don’t want to miss this episode and learning about the seven losing strategies in a relationship. If you liked this show, you’ll love this one: “The Top Ways to Ruin your Relationships” on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-ways-to-ruin-relationships/id1434429161?i=1000509202735 “The Top Ways to Ruin your Relationships” on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/1EBQBlew8NV3eze5npy5dB?si=04a22383f9464b86 To read more and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/342 JOIN THE LOVE YOUR LIFE SCHOOL THIS MONTH and get SPECIFIC TRAINING ON THE 7 LOSING STRATEGIES (AND TO LEARN THE WINNING STRAGIES!) CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE: ↻ Website-https://smbwell.com ↻ The Love Your Life School Membership-http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com ↻ Support Susie’s Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit ↻ YouTube-LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube ↻ Instagram-https://instagram.com/smb.wellness Would you take 32 secs leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review? Click here, scroll to bottom, and tap 5 stars. Then click “Write a Review.” If you leave a comment we might read it on the air! ↻ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Z0N7cm ↻ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OjE0yA The post 7 Losing Strategies in Marriage and Parenting Teens appeared first on Susie Pettit.
SummaryMidlife Sexuality: You’re Not Broken
Feb 12, 202500:43:27Summary readyThis week on the Love Your Life Show, Midlife Intimacy Expert Dr. Jenn and I answer your questions on sexuality and desire. Questions like: "What do we do if we haven’t had sex in weeks, months, or even years?" "How can I share my sexual needs with my partner without causing hurt feelings?" We also explore how the messages we got about our own sexuality may still be affecting us (they’re affecting me!!!) Messages like: → Be desirable but don’t desire; → Be attractive and sexy but not openly so; → Be open and accommodating but not “loose” or “overly flirty”. We also talk about: 🔥 Why desire dips and how to reignite that spark! 🔥 Navigating those "oh-so-fun" hormonal shifts (hot flashes, anyone? 😅) 🔥 Rekindling intimacy even if it's been a while... This episode is packed with actionable tips and honest conversations to help you feel more confident and connected in your body and your relationship. ❤️ Circle back after listening and share in our private Facebook group. what is one thing you learned from this episode? If you liked this episode, you’ll like this one: Let’s Talk about Sex with Dr. Sonia Wright on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/lets-talk-about-sex-with-dr-sonia-wright/id1434429161?i=1000507532904 Let’s Talk about Sex with Dr. Sonia Wright on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kPZokWJmNAFnKunNP0SnK?si=b75159ab7d564a7f To read more, find all the links, and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/341 MORE ON DR. JENN - Website: www.drjennsden.com - Her Book https://www.amazon.com/shop/smbwell/list/1SPIQC1XPTWDL?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_X1D8R48QYBB439F6SWHY Would you take 32 secs leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review? Click here, scroll to bottom, and tap 5 stars. Then click “Write a Review.” If you leave a comment we might read it on the air! ↻ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Z0N7cm ↻ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OjE0yA ↻ YouTube: LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE: ↻ Website- https://smbwell.com ↻ Instagram - https://instagram.com/smb.wellness ↻ The Love Your Life School Membership - http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com The post Midlife Sexuality: You’re Not Broken appeared first on Susie Pettit.
Summary