One Bathroom, Three People, and a Whole Lot of Cardboard Boxes

I'm your host , Melissa , and today's episode is part recap , part real talk and part girl . You have got to hear this . So we just wrapped up the Summer Serenity Blueprint and y'all . It was so rich , so powerful and so needed by everyone who attended , especially in the middle of what I lovingly call my real life hurricane season . Ready , let's do this .

Welcome to the Lemon Balm Coaching Podcast , your cozy corner of the world where we'll sip on life's lessons and squeeze the most out of every moment . I'm Melissa , your coach , cheerleader and maybe even a little bit like that mom who always has a warm hug and the best advice waiting for you .

If you're a woman over 40 , feeling like life's left you a little lost , aimless or downright stuck , you're in the right place . This is where your joy , your freedom and your purpose come back into focus . Together , we'll laugh , learn and rediscover what makes you come alive .

Because it's not too late , this is your time , so grab a cup of something warm , settle in and let's start creating the next , most beautiful chapter of your life together

. Okay , so let me set the stage for you . My husband , after almost 50 years of a combination of military and government service , finally has retired . And that's beautiful , right it is . But it's also a season where he's recovering from surgery , having to downsize an entire life's worth of stuff . Downsize an entire life's worth of stuff .

We had to pack up his apartment in Texas and move him all the way to East Tennessee , 1,100 miles away , and then reintegrating him back into our home life after living apart for a couple of years because he was working and living in Texas while I was here in East Tennessee caring for my dad and getting our home ready for when he retires .

So welcome Welcome to our multi-generational one bathroom life experiment . My dad he has some major digestive issues because of surgeries that he's had to have to save his life . Digestive issues because of surgeries that he's had to have to save his life .

My husband's got heart problems , which comes with its own set of bathroom issues , if you know what I'm talking about , and I'm just trying to keep the peace , while also trying to find the peace in the middle of sneezing , and you know what that can do at this time of life .

But here's what I do know , and this is what I shared during the Summer Serenity Blueprint Peace is not a place , it's not something to chase after , it's

not a destination . It's a practice , and it's one that you actually get to choose , even in the middle of cardboard boxes , rehab schedules and how are we going to make this work conversations . So what was the Summer Serenity Blueprint all about ? It was three days of realignment , release and reconnection .

It was designed specifically for women over 40 who are soul-tired , burned out and one decision away from giving up or glowing up . Each day , we walked through the six pillars of the peace restoration method , which is my signature process for restoring your mind , body and spirit and reconnecting you with who you were designed to be .

Day one , we got to be honest about what was draining our energy and keeping us stuck . We looked at the invisible expectations , the false guilt and the mental noise that keeps us on edge . We talked about clarity and how important that is , and we talked about releasing the crap that's not yours to carry On .

Day number two we pulled the plug on the hustle culture and we gave ourselves permission to pause , to rest and to dream again , and from that stillness , new dreams were able to bubble up Forgotten longings , bold desires and goosebump level clarity . On the third day , we explored how to move forward without burning out again , Because peace isn't passive .

Like I said , it's not a destination , it's not something that you just achieve and then it's there . It's active , it's something that we get to choose every single day , and it flows when we stop fighting ourselves and start honoring our own rhythms and who we were designed to be . There were some tears , there was laughter and there was a whole lot of .

I thought I was the only one that felt this way . It was pretty incredible . And on the fourth day , we had a bonus session , which I thought was absolutely fabulous , because only a couple of people showed up and the way that I believe in that providence dictates everything .

The two people that showed up needed that personal attention and they walked away with something just for themselves . It was absolutely magical .

So if you're thinking , dang , I wish I'd gone to that , let me lovingly say you can still catch the wave , because life isn't suddenly going to get easier . Your calendar won't magically clear itself , your relationships might still feel like an emotional Jenga tower , but peace is still possible .

And I'm not talking about the Instagram perfect piece , you know , where they show you a perfect video and then they show you what really happened behind the scenes . We're not talking about that perfect video . We're not talking about peace in the middle of a mess . We're talking about peace that anchors you while everything else around you is shifting .

And because I know how fast life can come at us , I created something to help you take the first baby step , and it's called the Peace in your Pocket Kit .

It's seven daily anchors for calm and chaos , Simple soul reset tools that you can use anywhere no candles , no crystals , no hour-long routines , just grounding mantras , one-minute breathwork rituals and quick prompts to help you reset instead of react . It's portable , it's practical , it's powerful and you can grab it right now at the link in the show notes .

So , wherever you are , whether you're sitting in your car for just five more minutes of silence or hiding in the laundry room pretending that you're folding towels , don't lie . We've all done it . I see you . You're not broken . You're just tired . And there is a way back to your peace . You do not have to figure it all out today .

We don't have to know how everything is going to work out , but you do have to stop waiting for the chaos to end before you start reclaiming your joy . Your reset can start right now with one deep breath and one little anchor in your pocket .

This was a real quick episode . I just wanted to kind of recap the Summer Serenity Blueprint for you and thank you so much for being here . I am over here in East Tennessee cheering you on Lipstick , on hair , messy boxes , everywhere , because we're in the middle of moving my husband back to Tennessee . But my heart is wide open .

My husband back to Tennessee , but my heart is wide open . It's wide open for you and it's wide open for this newest experiment in my life . So until next time , this is Melissa , reminding you that peace is possible even here . Whatever you're going through right now , it is possible and it is for you .

Thanks so much for spending a little time with me today on the Lemon Balm Coaching Podcast . I hope you're walking away with something that sparks joy , hope or a fresh perspective for your journey . If you loved today's episode , let's keep the conversation going . You can find more inspiration , coaching tips and resources over at my website , lemonbalmcoachingcom .

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