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V.I.B.E. Living Podcast
Hosted by Lynnis Woods-Mullins · EN
Welcome to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast, the ultimate audio destination for women over 40 looking to thrive in their mid-life journey! Each episode is a treasure trove of secrets and strategies for a life filled with Vitality, Intuition, Beauty, and Empowerment. Dive into diverse topics that resonate with your life's second act – from mastering the art of aging gracefully to conquering mid-life weight challenges and igniting your passion for an active, fulfilling lifestyle. V.I.B.E. Living is your companion for making every moment count!
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Excellence Is Exhausting: The Hidden Biology of Stress & How High-Achieving Women Can Reclaim Their Energy
1w ago00:26:38Tap to summarizeWhat happens when excellence becomes survival mode?In this powerful conversation, Lynnis Woods-Mullins sits down with Dr. Sharita E. Warfield, MD to unpack the hidden cost of chronic stress on high-achieving women—especially women over 40 and women of color who have spent years pushing through, performing, caregiving, and carrying more than anyone realizes.From the outside, success can look impressive. But behind the scenes, many women are battling exhaustion, brain fog, hormone disruption, sleep struggles, anxiety, inflammation, stubborn weight gain, and a nervous system that never truly gets a chance to recover.Together, we break down the biology of stress in a way that actually makes sense. Dr. Warfield explains what elevated cortisol does to the body over time, why chronic stress hits differently during perimenopause and menopause, and how “weathering,” microaggressions, over-responsibility, and constant pressure silently impact long-term health.We also talk honestly about the emotional side of burnout: the guilt around resting, the fear of disappointing people, and the unhealthy praise many women receive for self-neglect disguised as strength.But this episode is not just about awareness—it is about restoration.Dr. Warfield shares practical ways to begin stabilizing your body and nervous system through nutrition, hydration, sleep, boundaries, and what she calls “micro recoveries”—small moments of restoration that help your body feel safe again. She also introduces her THRIVE framework and reminds us that protecting your peace is not selfish—it is necessary.If you have been looking successful while quietly feeling depleted, this conversation will speak directly to you.Press play, share this episode with another woman who needs to hear it, and subscribe to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast for more conversations on holistic wellness, stress recovery, hormones, emotional healing, and thriving after 40.Bio Dr. Sharita E. Warfield is a board-certified Emergency and Lifestyle Medicine Physician, a Certified Life Coach, and an Amazon Best-Selling Author. As a wife, a mother of 4, and a physician, she has spent over 30 years in emergency medicine, thriving in high-stakes environments where lives depended on her ability to perform under pressure. But behind the white coat, she was experiencing what many high achievers silently endure—chronic stress, depletion, illness, and the realization that success was coming at a cost.That turning point led her to expand her work into lifestyle medicine and coaching, where she now helps high-performing leaders—especially women in midlife—reclaim their energy, health, and sense of purpose. As the creator of the T.H.R.I.V.E. framework, Dr. Sharita teaches executives, entrepreneurs, and high-achieving women in their midlife season how to sustain success without sacrificing themselves in the process.Her work sits at the intersection of health, leadership, and transformation—helping people move from simply surviving their success to truly thriving in it.Website and Social Media www.drsharitamd.comFacebookInstagramLinked In Many thanks to our sponsor, SONU.If you’ve been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you’ve been looking for.SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it.Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness.Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter.Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world: 👉 https://www.vibewellnesswoman.comJoin the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, a community for women 40+ focused on proactive wellness, growth, and vitality.
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Your Nervous System May Be the Real Reason You Feel Exhausted After 40
1w ago00:37:55Tap to summarizeYour nervous system isn’t some trendy wellness buzzword. It’s the internal system shaping how you respond to stress, connect in relationships, make decisions, and move through everyday life when things feel overwhelming.In this episode, Lynnis Woods-Mullins sits down with holistic transformation guide Christine Ruch for an honest and deeply grounded conversation about what nervous system work really looks like — and why so many “regulation” tools may help temporarily without truly changing your long-term emotional baseline.Christine shares her personal journey from being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis to reversing her symptoms through an elimination diet, eventually leading her into decades of work in holistic nutrition and wellness entrepreneurship. But one of the most powerful parts of her story came later: recognizing that even a highly successful, hyper-productive life built around “doing everything right” can still be rooted in unresolved childhood wounds, emotional suppression, and chronic stress.Together, we explore the difference between nervous system regulation and true nervous system restoration — and why learning to feel and process emotions may be the missing piece so many women overlook on the path to healing.We also talk about the larger emotional climate many people are carrying right now: post-COVID trauma, collective fear, uncertainty, and the way stress quietly moves through families, communities, and even the media we consume. From there, the conversation shifts into the experience of women in midlife navigating hormonal changes, emotional shifts, identity transitions, and the invitation to see menopause not as a breakdown, but as a doorway into deeper self-awareness and transformation.Christine shares a simple but powerful practice: allowing yourself to sit with an emotion for just 30 seconds with “nothing to fix.” We also discuss co-regulation, emotional attunement, and why being truly seen and supported inside safe mentorship and community spaces can accelerate healing.If you’ve been craving nervous system support that feels practical, compassionate, and deeply human, this episode is for you.Listen now, subscribe, share with a friend who needs this conversation, and leave a review sharing one insight you want to carry into your own healing journey this week.Bio Christine Ruch is a Holistic Transformation Guide who helps people with unresolved health conditions reconnect to their body's innate wisdom and healing potential. After spending 20 years healing her own MS naturally through whole food nutrition, nervous system restoration, spiritual practice, plant medicine, deep self-inquiry and many other Eastern and Western modalities, Christine now guides others on their own transformative healing path. Her work bridges science and soul, offering tools to move beyond symptom management and into lasting inner healing. She’s here to share insight, hope, and grounded practices for listeners ready to reclaim their health from the inside out.Website and Social Media https://www.christineruch.com/InstagramFacebook SubstackMany thanks to our sponsor, SONU.If you’ve been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you’ve been looking for.SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it.Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness.Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter.Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world: 👉 https://www.vibewellnesswoman.comJoin the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, a community for women 40+ focused on proactive wellness, growth, and vitality.
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Why Your Skin Is Aging Faster (Stress, Hormones & Natural Skincare Explained)
3w ago00:30:21Tap to summarizeIs your skin aging faster than it should?In this episode, we talk with Laurel Hoover, founder of Skin Love, about the real causes of aging skin—from stress and hormones to internal chemistry. If you’re dealing with dullness, fine lines, or sudden skin changes after 40, this conversation will help you understand why.We break down natural skincare solutions that go beyond surface-level fixes, including how botanical oils support the skin barrier, why “oils clog pores” is a myth, and how ingredients like meadowfoam can help balance your skin.We also explore the deeper connection between fascia, tension, and visible aging—plus how facial massage, face yoga, and simple daily practices can support firmer, healthier-looking skin naturally.If you’re ready to stop guessing and start understanding your skin, this episode is for you.Bio Laurel Hoover Is the Founder of SkinLove, offering natural skin care through cellular regeneration using ancient techniques. She completed the Plant Medicine Program at Cornell University, mentored under a Native American Medicine Keeper and is a certified Quantum Healing Hypnosis practitioner.Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurel-hooverhttps://www.youtube.com/@laurelhoover https://www.instagram.com/skinlovelive/collagen-stimulating face massage tutorial video https://youtu.be/AQGJlEyyKUsWebsiteMany thanks to our sponsor, SONU.If you’ve been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you’ve been looking for.SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it.Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness.Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter.Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world: 👉 https://www.vibewellnesswoman.comJoin the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, a community for women 40+ focused on proactive wellness, growth, and vitality.
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Your Menopause Symptoms Are NOT in Your Head: The Truth About HRT, Hormones & Misdiagnosis
4w ago00:26:09Tap to summarizeYou can do everything “right” and still be told your symptoms are in your head. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Christy Thozer, a menopause specialist, to break down what’s really happening during perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause—and what real care should look like.We unpack the truth about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), clear up the fear from outdated research, and explore how personalized treatment can support everything from symptoms to long-term health like bone and brain function. We also talk through your options—from patches and pills to local estrogen—and what actually works.Most importantly, this is about self-advocacy. If you’ve ever felt dismissed or unheard, this conversation will help you ask better questions, seek the right support, and get the care you deserve.If this resonates, share it with someone who needs it—and don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review.Bio Christy Thozer is a menopause specialist with Corla Health, a telehealth clinic providing comprehensive menopause and perimenopause care to women across California. With advanced training in women’s health and hormone therapy, Christy focuses on helping women navigate symptoms that are often dismissed or undertreated in traditional healthcare — including sleep disruption, brain fog, vaginal dryness, mood changes, and hormonal shifts.Through Corla Health’s membership model, she provides personalized treatment plans, hormone therapy management, and ongoing support designed specifically for the complexities of midlife. Christy is passionate about helping women understand what’s actually happening in their bodies during perimenopause and menopause — and empowering them with evidence-based treatment options so they can feel like themselves again.Website and Social Media www.corlahealth.comhttps://www.instagram.com/christythozer.dmsc/https://www.tiktok.com/@christythozer.dmschttps://www.youtube.com/@ChristyThozerDMSchttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583854587808https://www.instagram.com/corlahealth/https://www.tiktok.com/@corlahealthhttps://www.youtube.com/@CorlaHealthhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573842630102Many thanks to our sponsor, SONU.If you’ve been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you’ve been looking for.SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it.Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness.Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter.Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world: 👉 https://www.vibewellnesswoman.comJoin the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, a community for women 40+ focused on proactive wellness, growth, and vitality.
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Why Your Belly Fat Hates The Stairmaster and Other Truths About Losing Weight After 40
Apr 2400:43:35Tap to summarizeSpring has a way of flipping a switch—suddenly we all want to feel lighter, stronger, and more confident heading into summer. The problem is the advice is loud, conflicting and often designed to keep you chasing the scale. We bring on certified personal trainer and online nutrition coach Mackenzie Jacobs to cut through the noise with practical, science-backed guidance for women 40+ who want to lose inches, protect their hormones and build real strength that lasts.We dig into five stubborn fitness myths and what to do instead: the fear that strength training makes you bulky, the idea that creatine is only for men, the belief that cardio is the best tool for fat loss, the “more is better” mindset that stalls progress, and the 1200-calorie approach that can leave your body surviving instead of thriving. Along the way we talk about muscle memory, why the scale can mislead you, and how building muscle supports basal metabolic rate, blood sugar regulation and long-term longevity.We also get real about the topics women keep asking about: belly fat, cortisol and stress, walking as the most underrated low-impact cardio, intermittent fasting for weight loss and when it actually makes sense, plus GLP-1 medications and the muscle-loss risk that too many people overlook. If you want a menopause and perimenopause fitness strategy that feels doable, sustainable and empowering, this conversation gives you a clear next step.Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s stuck, and leave a review with the myth you want us to tackle next.Bio McKenzie Jacobs is a San Diego-based certified personal trainer and nutrition coach known for founding More Confident Fitness. She focuses on sustainable health, helping clients build strength and confidence through balanced fitness and nutrition without relying on "quick fixes" or shame-driven habitsClick here for the free download mentioned in our interview InstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebookMany thanks to our sponsor, SONU.If you’ve been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you’ve been looking for.SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it.Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness.Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter.Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world: 👉 https://www.vibewellnesswoman.comJoin the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, a community for women 40+ focused on proactive wellness, growth, and vitality.
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Struggling to Sleep After 40? Hormones, Insomnia & Hidden Sleep Issues Explained
Apr 2300:37:22Tap to summarizeSleep can feel like the first thing to fall apart in midlife, and the most frustrating part is not knowing why. We sit down with sleep expert Dr Benjamin Long to unpack what actually changes for women after 40, why perimenopause and menopause can disrupt sleep, and why sleep apnea in women is so often missed. If you are exhausted but not a loud snorer, wake up unrefreshed, or feel stuck in a cycle of fatigue and insomnia, this conversation helps you spot the patterns worth taking seriously.We also zoom out to the bigger picture: how chronic sleep loss affects blood pressure, heart health, immune function, and even long-term brain health. Then we get practical about the real-life stuff that wrecks rest, from caregiving stress to the hidden impact of screens and late-night social media on your nervous system. Dr Long explains sleep stages in plain language, including why parasympathetic “rest and digest” is so important for easing into restorative non-REM sleep.From there, we dig into what insomnia means clinically, how circadian rhythm works, and why some true night owls are mislabeled and mistreated. You will also hear simple tools you can try tonight, including Dr Long’s “sleepless night rules” inspired by CBT-I stimulus control, plus ideas for building a consistent sleep ritual that actually fits your life. If you want a faith-based option, we also talk about his Sleep Habits Journal and how some people reframe a sleepless night as a moment for prayer rather than productivity.If this helped you, subscribe for more midlife health conversations, share the episode with a friend who is tired of being tired, and leave a review so more women can find it. What is the biggest thing keeping you from great sleep right now?Bio Dr. Long loves talking about sleep. As a dual-board certified sleep medicine physician & pediatrician, he is prepared to discuss any questions around sleep and sleeplessness for any age. But more specifically, his unique calling is to help people see sleep as both a medical need and a gift from God. His book blends biblical reflections, guided prayers, and journaling prompts with proven tools from sleep medicine to help calm anxious hearts and invite God’s presence into restless nights.WebsiteInstagramLinkedInSleep Habits Journal Many thanks to our sponsor, SONU.If you’ve been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you’ve been looking for.SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it.Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness.Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter.Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world: 👉 https://www.vibewellnesswoman.comJoin the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, a community for women 40+ focused on proactive wellness, growth, and vitality.
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The Self-Talk Mistake Blocking Your Manifestation After 40
Apr 100:40:27Tap to summarizeYou can’t create a new life while speaking to yourself like your own worst critic. That’s really where this conversation with Julie Heaton begins—understanding that manifestation isn’t just about what you want, it’s about how you treat yourself along the way.We go beyond surface-level mindset talk and get honest about the patterns many of us have picked up—especially in high-achieving environments. The pressure to perform, the need for external validation, the quiet habit of overriding your intuition… all of it can leave you disconnected from yourself and stuck in perfectionism. Julie breaks down how we’re always manifesting through our dominant thoughts and emotions, and why belief—real, grounded belief—matters more than big, lofty declarations.And we keep it practical. Because this isn’t about jumping from stress to your dream life overnight—it’s about creating the next step your nervous system can actually trust. We talk about simple, powerful tools you can start using right now: mirror work to soften self-talk, gratitude as a daily reset, and taking aligned action—the “do” that builds real momentum.We also touch on the deeper layers—how to recognize the difference between healthy effort and internal resistance, when to walk through an open door, and when a closed one might actually be protection. And yes, we go there—aging, body image, and how often other people’s opinions say more about them than they ever will about you.If you’re in a season of reinvention, feeling the pull toward something more aligned, or just tired of fighting yourself to move forward… this conversation meets you right where you are—and helps you take that next step with clarity and compassion.If it resonates, subscribe for more conversations like this, share it with someone who might need it, and leave a review so more women can find their way here.Bio Julie Heaton is an author, transformational mentor, Certified Health & Wellness Coach, and Reiki Master. After more than 30 years as a corporate executive, she answered a deeper calling—to help others come home to themselves.Her books—including The Manifester’s Playbook, The Manifester’s Workbook, ROAR, and her children’s series The Adventures of the Fabulous Three—offer soulful, practical tools for self-discovery, healing, and personal growth.Through her writing and mentoring, Julie empowers others to release old stories, reclaim their voice, and live with clarity, purpose, and deep self-love. Her message is clear: transformation begins the moment you decide to stop performing and start becomingSocial Media Facebook InstagramWebsiteMany thanks to our sponsor, SONU.If you’ve been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you’ve been looking for.SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it.Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness.Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter.Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world: 👉 https://www.vibewellnesswoman.comJoin the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, a community for women 40+ focused on proactive wellness, growth, and vitality.
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Mercury Retrograde + Midlife: The Reset Your Body Has Been Asking For
Apr 100:33:56Tap to summarizeMercury retrograde gets blamed for everything—ghosted texts, tech issues, plans falling apart—but what if it’s not here to disrupt you… what if it’s here to slow you down on purpose?For many women over 40, that pause isn’t a problem—it’s exactly what your body and your life have been asking for.In this episode, I’m joined by Sheila Hawkins, a personal productivity alchemist who blends strategy with astrology, energy, and intuition. We go beyond the surface-level frustrations—miscommunication, delays, tech glitches—and look at what’s really happening underneath.Because often, Mercury retrograde reveals where you’ve been rushing, ignoring your intuition, or forcing something that no longer fits.If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or out of sync, this is your invitation to pause. To reset your routines, clear what’s no longer aligned, and reconnect with what actually matters.And just like Mercury retrograde, midlife is a shift—not a punishment, but a form of communication.Your body is speaking. Your life is redirecting.You’ll leave with simple questions to help you respond instead of react, plus a free resource from Sheila to support your next steps.If this resonated, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review—because more women need this kind of reset.Bio Sheila Hawkins, productivity strategist and founder of Third Eye Group, is the author of Wielding Time, co-author of Who’s Going to Stop Us Now?, and featured expert in Michael Brecht’s The Productivity Book. For 13 years, Sheila has shared her expertise with thousands of Metropolitan Detroit business owners via her column in the Detroit Smart Pages, a newspaper focused onbuilding business-to-business and business-to-community relationships. Known as the Personal Productivity Alchemist, she guides women business owners and leaders to reclaim their time, energy, and freedom through personalized systems rooted in who they are, not who the world tells them they should be.Social Media InstagramFacebook LinkedInTikTocWebsiteFree download Many thanks to our sponsor, SONU.If you’ve been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you’ve been looking for.SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it.Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness.Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter.Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world: 👉 https://www.vibewellnesswoman.comJoin the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, a community for women 40+ focused on proactive wellness, growth, and vitality.
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Menopause, Midlife Shifts & the Truth Women Were Never Told
Mar 3100:29:12Tap to summarizeMidlife has a way of showing up all at once.Your hormones shift. Your body starts to feel unfamiliar. Relationships evolve. Your role in your career or family begins to change… and somehow, through all of it, that quiet thought creeps in:“Maybe it’s just me.”That’s exactly why I wanted Angela Burke on the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast.She’s the author of The Real Girls Guide to Midlife, and in this conversation, she gives language to what so many women are feeling—but not saying out loud. The guilt. The fear. The shame. That lingering sense that you’re the only one struggling to keep it together.We talk about why menopause isn’t just a moment—it’s a life stage. And why so many of us were never prepared for everything hitting at once: perimenopause symptoms, identity shifts, changing family roles, aging parents, and financial pressure. It’s not just one thing—it’s the convergence of all of it.We also go there when it comes to the women’s health gap… how menopause has been under-discussed for decades, and why so many women are still confused about options like hormone replacement therapy. Angela shares her personal journey—pushing through symptoms for years, hitting a breaking point, and finally finding the kind of medical support that actually made a difference.And then we shift into something practical and empowering.Angela walks us through her personal manifesto exercise—a simple but powerful way to reconnect with yourself. It’s about getting clear on what you’re no longer willing to carry, what you want to reclaim, and the next step you’re ready to take. It becomes a tool for setting boundaries, rebuilding self-trust, and putting yourself back at the center of your life… without guilt.So if you’ve been feeling off, overwhelmed, or questioning yourself lately… hear this:You’re not broken. You’re not behind. And you’re definitely not alone.If this conversation speaks to you, share it with a woman who needs to hear it too. And I’d love to know…What would you write in your personal manifesto right now?BioAngela Burk is an author, former C-suite marketing leader, and the founder of Real Girls Guide to Midlife, a community for women reclaiming this chapter on their own terms. After 30 years in high tech, she now writes and speaks honestly about midlife, change, and self-possession. She lives in Morgan Hill, California, and Australia Social Media Substack Real Girls Guide to Midlife WebsiteInstagram Many thanks to our sponsor, SONU.If you’ve been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the Many thanks to our sponsor, SONU.If you’ve been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you’ve been looking for.SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it.Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness.Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter.Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world: 👉 https://www.vibewellnesswoman.comJoin the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, a community for women 40+ focused on proactive wellness, growth, and vitality.
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Stop Forcing It: Redefining Success on Your Terms
Mar 2300:33:57Tap to summarizeSometimes the deadlines we set for ourselves don’t feel motivating… they feel heavy.In this episode, I’m sitting down with Sunaina Mehta, founder of Design Your Next, and we’re having a real conversation about what success actually looks like when your life—and your energy—starts to shift.We talk about that space so many women find themselves in… where you know something needs to change, but you’re not quite sure what the next step is. And here’s the truth we get into: clarity by itself won’t move your life forward. It’s the small, consistent actions that start to rebuild your confidence.We also dive into what’s really going on when you feel stuck, out of alignment, or second-guessing yourself. And one of my favorite parts of this conversation? Rethinking imposter syndrome—not as something wrong with you, but possibly as your intuition trying to get your attention.If you’ve been feeling stretched, tired, or quietly craving something more… this episode will meet you right where you are.Take a listen, share it with someone who needs it, and if it resonates, make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss what’s next.BioSunaina Mehta is the founder of Design Your Next, a strategic direction practice for enterprising women clarifying who they are becoming and structuring what comes next. Born in America and uprooted to India at twelve, she rebuilt her footing more than once — across two cultures, two continents, and a life lived on her own terms. With 25 years of global leadership across brand strategy, innovation, and human insight — including as VP Global Head of Insights at HP — she left a powerhouse career at 50 to build something she wished had existed earlier. Today she helps women move from restlessness to purposeful direction — from wondering to creating.Choosing yourself, she believes, is the most graceful act of rebellion.Website https://www.designyournext.studio/Social MediaLinked In FacebookInstagramMany thanks to our sponsor, SONU.If you’ve been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you’ve been looking for.SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it.Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness.Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter.Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world: 👉 https://www.vibewellnesswoman.comJoin the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, a community for women 40+ focused on proactive wellness, growth, and vitality.
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