Interviews
Are 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
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Interviews
Do 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:
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Are 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
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Interviews
Is 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
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Warriors! What if you learned that waking up to pee in the middle of the night is not just a part of being a woman and there were things you could do about it?
How about leaking when you’re exercising, sneezing, or jumping?
It’s for real!
This week on the Love Your Life Show, I have a super helpful conversation with Dr. Kassie DeWitt, a pelvic floor and bladder health expert. She not only busts the myths we’ve been told about leaking, urgency, and nighttime peeing, she helps us learn the healthy things we can do (and that we can teach to our kids) for bladder health.
We talk about why these issues are common but not normal, how hormonal shifts impact your bladder, and what you can actually do to stop leaks and ditch the pads. Dr. Kassie shares her top lifestyle tips, nighttime pee solutions, and what to start (or stop) doing today to take control of your bladder health—for good.
Whether you’re in perimenopause, menopause, or beyond, I can’t wait for you to listen!
If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:
Rethinking Menopause & HRT: Your Best Self Starts Now on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rethinking-menopause-hrt-your-best-self-starts-now/id1434429161?i=1000713365898
Rethinking Menopause & HRT: Your Best Self Starts Now on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5TwRaLgGLrmxBzLlT7vpBu?si=LEQ36rdcQoaS4_xaNNoQlQ
Get all the links we mentioned and connect with Dr. Kassie Dewitt here👉🏾
https://SMBwell.com/366
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Interviews
If you’ve ever had negative thoughts about aging or growing older (haven’t we all?), you don’t want to miss this interview on the Love Your Life Show. Not only will it help you think (and feel!) more positively about aging and what’s possible for you, we give actionable things that you can start in your 30s, 40s, and 50s to set you up for vitality as you age.
I have author Allison Davis and It will help you question what you think about aging and what you think is possible for you with aging.
In my conversation with Allison Davis, former Naturopath now author of the book: Sixty is a Good Start, we explored so many helpful things like:
⭐️How our mindset shapes the way we age
⭐️Specific, small steps to support our bodies
⭐️How our “Environment Triggers Behavior”
⭐️The importance of paying attention to the words we say
⭐️How to move away from diet thinking for our best life
⭐️Bridge Thoughts and self development
And much much more! Listen to the end because she gives specific tips from her book and if you’re eager to get started, make sure you sign up for the Love Your Life School because, not only is this sort of intentional living something we work on all the time, in the month of August, I lead warriors through the Life List experience. It’s a great way to feel more purposeful and motivated about the life you’re living. It helps me every year and I can’t wait to share it with you!
If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:
Bridge Thoughts on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000595118541
Bridge Thoughts on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/03rxxlNQOb6uo6xunabqJn?si=382e3ce056ab48bd
To find all the links mentioned, including Allison’s book and website, click here👉🏾
https://SMBwell.com/363
To plan your own big goal and small goals, join the Love Your Life School here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com We are working on this in August!
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