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Breaking the Cycle of Anxiety: Real Strategies That Work
Eeeeek! Things can feel pretty out of control these days, ey? I don’t know about you, but I can feel like I’m walking around 24/7 in a constant state of anxiety: tight chest, shallow breathing, tense jaw, etc. It’s not pretty and, even worse, it makes perimenopause or menopause symptoms worse!
Oh my!
Which is why I’m so excited to bring you this episode of The Love Your Life Show. Join me as I sit down with anxiety and attachment style expert Tami Kiekhaefer, LCSW.
We dive into:
– Real world strategies to stop anxiety from controlling your life
– How your attachment style impacts your relationships and how anxious you feel
– Why you may be feeling anxious with your partner or kids if you’ve had past childhood trauma or relationships with narcissists
– How knowing which of the 5 family roles you were can help you feel better today
– Why confidence and self doubt matter
And much more. I can’t wait for you to listen and to start using some of what you learn to feel better and more in control of your day. Extra bonus – these things also help you if you’re a parent of a teen, preteen, or empty nester.
Thanks for listening. Your mental health and how you feel in your day matters to me.
This conversation with Tami was packed with practical tools for anyone struggling with anxiety, past childhood trauma, low confidence, family relationship struggles, and codependent behaviors. I hope that listening to this conversation with two anxiety experts can help you feel more calm and in control of your current situation. We work on these things every day in the Love Your Life School and in my one-on-one sessions. If you don’t have a coach yet, I’d love to be yours.
See if I have room on my one-on-one calendar here: https://smb.as.me/
Join the Love Your Life School today: http://TheLoveYourLifeSchool.com
If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:
Triggered: How to Feel More In Control on Apple Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/triggered-how-to-feel-more-in-control/id1434429161?i=1000677573325
Triggered: How to Feel More In Control on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7r0mltYCtWF0r61BWk3km0?si=9d0f9b46498b4cfc
Find out more about Tami here:
https://healthyhealing.net/
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Midlife Health Plan [MENOPAUSE SERIES]
Who wants to do things the easy way?
I DO!
I have a lot of things to do, places to go warriors, and when it comes to wellness and best life practices, I want to do the simplest, most efficient things to get me the results I want.
Today I bring you eight of those simple, game changing things. Choose one and you’ll notice big differences!
And yes, this episode comes after the one I did last month on perimenopause and menopause truths. So many of you reached out saying, “Okay, but what do I do?” You’re not alone—this phase of life can feel confusing and frustrating. Well today I take the confusion out, and offer 8 things you can start or stop that will lead to big results.
❌Stop wasting your time on things that won’t make big changes.
❌ You’ve got a full life – things to do! Listen in!
In today’s episode, I’m breaking it all down. We’re talking about simple, doable shifts that will support your body, your brain, and your energy levels—without overwhelm.
If you’ve been feeling tired, foggy, or just off and wondering if it’s your hormones, this episode is for you. I’m sharing practical steps to help you feel stronger, clearer, and more in control of your health. You don’t have to settle for feeling “blah” in midlife—let’s get you back to feeling great!
If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:
5 Questions for a Quick Life Audit [HAPPINESS SERIES] on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/5-questions-for-a-quick-life-audit-happiness-series/id1434429161?i=1000625340692
5 Questions for a Quick Life Audit [HAPPINESS SERIES] on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4mUd7OQEWJ0Xvl1opfGQco?si=8d01b79569
To read more and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/351
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How Somatic Inner Child Healing Sets You Free
Are you a midlife woman, overwhelmed mom, or recovering people pleaser who sometimes feels guilty, alone, shame, or like you’re “too much”?
This episode interview with Dr. Amanda Curry is for you! Dr. Curry is a somatic inner child coach with a passion for helping women—especially moms—reconnect with their true selves. Amanda shares how somatic practices combined with inner child healing can release years of stored tension, allowing you to step into a lighter, more authentic version of yourself. If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of guilt, over-responsibility or codependency, this conversation is for you!
We dive into somatics, inner child healing, breathwork, polyvagal theory and nervous system regulation (plus much more!)
If you’ve ever wondered how breathwork, somatic awareness, and inner child healing can improve your day-to-day life, listen in because Dr. Amanda Curry offers help.
If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:
Triggered: How to Feel More In Control on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/triggered-how-to-feel-more-in-control/id1434429161?i=1000677573325
Triggered: How to Feel More In Control on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7r0mltYCtWF0r61BWk3km0?si=7e2e4c1089294096
How to avoid a panic attack on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-avoid-a-panic-attack-anxiety-series/id1434429161?i=1000697794195
How to avoid a panic attack on Spotify episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zWhZqRUwQT9dTF0GXQukF?si=dc43b8abced7427a
To read more and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/350
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Book Mentioned on the Podcast
The 5 Personalities Book by Steven Kessler
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0996343903?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzstmibo-20&creativeASIN=0996343903&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1ZD9W98EKL8GL&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
Amanda’s Free Training: From Blowing up to Showing up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRa8u9f56Rs&t=6s
Hospital Stay: Life Coaching Tools for Anxiety that WORK
Sometimes 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
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The Feedback Wheel: How to Have Hard Conversations Without Drama [RELATIONSHIP SERIES]
Do 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
Menopause Myths—And the Truth That Sets You Free
Perimenopause & 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
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Why You Need an ENERGY AUDIT (and how to do one)
World 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:
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↻ The Love Your Life School Membership: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com
↻ Support The Podcast: https://patreon.com/susiepettit
↻ YouTube – LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG – YouTube
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Emotional Safety Explained: People Pleasing, Codependency, Childhood Trauma, Emotional Triggers [HEALING SERIES]
Do 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
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↻ The Love Your Life School Membership – http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com
↻ Support Susie’s Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit
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