The World Happiness Report is out and I have the 3 big things you can do to boost your mood and impact the world around you. Win Win! So many of us are feeling a bit off lately. Okay, not a bit. A lot! And I wanted to provide some simple things you can do to not only raise your happiness set point, but also to influence the set point and energy of those around you. If your brain is telling you that you are powerless, don’t believe it. You have far more influence than you think. In this uplifting...
Jul 09, 2025•18 min•Ep. 362
Hey warrior, does it feel like you’ve ried every food plan, every tracker, every “reset”... and still feel stuck? 😩 You’re not alone — and you’re not broken. In this week’s episode of the Love Your Life Show, I’m joined by Elizabeth Dall, a certified women’s nutrition and behavior change coach, to talk about what actually works when it comes to healing your relationship with food — especially in midlife. We talk about: Why food isn’t the problem (and neither are you) How to stop the all-or-noth...
Jul 02, 2025•43 min•Ep. 361
Feel Like You're Always Fixing, Pleasing, or Controlling? Try This. What if you stopped trying so hard to make everyone else happy… and just let them? In this powerful refresh of the Let Them theory, I’m giving you a 15-minute reminder that you are not responsible for everyone’s emotions and behaviors. That’s their job. Your job? Taking care of you. This episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever thought: “Why can’t they just do it my way?” “I’m so tired of being the one who holds everything togeth...
Jun 25, 2025•13 min•Ep. 360
This week on the Love Your Life Show, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Maria Sophocles—a women’s health and menopause expert on a mission to help us feel empowered and informed during this stage of life. We’re busting some of the biggest myths about hormone therapy—like the idea that it causes cancer, leads to weight gain, or isn’t safe if you’ve had blood clots. (Spoiler alert: there’s so much more to the story.) Dr. Sophocles also shares something most women never hear—that testosterone is a ho...
Jun 18, 2025•36 min•Ep. 359
Do you ever find it easier to just keep doing what you’re doing rather than what’s best for you? Do you hear about boundaries and nod along like, makes sense, but when it comes to opening your mouth you talk yourself out of it? Or maybe you’re like me, you’d say yes when you want to say no, and then feel like no one understands how much I’m doing and how tired I am? Today on the Love Your Life Show, I’m here to reassure you that you’re not alone and the solution isn’t as far away as you think. T...
Jun 11, 2025•23 min•Ep. 358
Warriors! Here are the strategies that work when interacting with narcissists or emotionally immature people. These are ways that I’ve kept my cool even in the craziest of situations and I’m so excited to share them with you. You know those conversations that leave you feeling drained, confused, or like you’re the one who did something wrong — even when you didn’t? The person you’re interacting with may be a narcissist, or maybe just acting like an emotional child. No matter, these tools work! I...
Jun 04, 2025•20 min•Ep. 357
Feeling overwhelmed by all the skincare advice out there? You’re not alone. In this episode, I sit down with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Mary Alice Mina to cut through the noise and bring you a clear, compassionate approach to skin health—especially as we age. We talk about: - Why a minimalist skincare routine is often the most effective - How to feel more confident in your skin at every stage of life - Three simple habits every woman can start today to protect and nourish her skin - The c...
May 28, 2025•39 min•Ep. 356
Does it seem like everyone’s being labeled a narcissist these days? Truth be told, sometimes I read some of the Instagram posts and wonder: “Wait, am I the narcissist?” Luckily I have years of study in this and know what’s actually happening (and share it to help you today)! Listen in to learn 3 common traits of emotional immaturity, defensiveness, over-functioning, and victim thinking, while also giving you things to do and say when you spot them (in yourself or someone else). This isn’t about ...
May 21, 2025•29 min•Ep. 355
Feeling lonely? You're not the only one. In this episode, I share my personal journey from moving across the world at 51 to building a fulfilling social circle in just one year. -Learn my four-step approach to making adult friendships that actually works—even when it feels awkward. -Discover why friendship is just like dating, -How to "go first" in social situations, and -The mindset shift that changed everything for me. ✨Stop believing everyone else has the friends they need (research shows the...
May 14, 2025•19 min•Ep. 354
Feeling weighed down—but not sure why? It might be emotional weight. In this episode, I share 10 emotional fitness habits to help you lighten your load and feel more in control. From simple routines to mindset shifts, learn what to do when life feels too heavy—and how to build lasting emotional strength. Tune in to discover which “workout” you need most right now. 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/p...
May 07, 2025•20 min•Ep. 353
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 str...
Apr 30, 2025•39 min•Ep. 352
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?” Yo...
Apr 23, 2025•25 min•Ep. 351
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....
Apr 16, 2025•41 min•Ep. 350
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, fea...
Apr 09, 2025•17 min•Ep. 349
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...
Apr 02, 2025•21 min•Ep. 348
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 epi...
Mar 26, 2025•23 min•Ep. 347
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...
Mar 19, 2025•25 min•Ep. 346
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 yo...
Mar 12, 2025•42 min•Ep. 345
Anxiety 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 pa...
Mar 05, 2025•28 min•Ep. 344
Hey 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 an...
Feb 26, 2025•24 min•Ep. 343
Relationships 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...
Feb 19, 2025•21 min•Ep. 342
This 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; ...
Feb 12, 2025•43 min•Ep. 341
Are You Blocking Your Dreams Without Realizing It? I am so excited for you to listen to this episode! In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I teach you how to notice when you’re blocking your dreams or thinking in a way that actually does the opposite of what you want. Learn to spot where your brain is making excuses, how you’re playing small, and/or fighting for your limitations. It’s ridiculously easy to get stuck in patterns of doubt, fear, and excuses, the very things that have us quit...
Feb 05, 2025•18 min•Ep. 340
In this episode of Love Your Life Show, we're diving into the fascinating world of the Enneagram! 🌟 Whether you’ve dabbled in personality types or are brand-new to this tool, you’ll discover how understanding your type can illuminate the patterns that shape your thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. Enneagram Expert, Dr. Deborah Egerton, is on the show today to teach us how the Enneagram can help you: ✨ Break free from self doubt, shame, and confusion. ✨ Cultivate deeper self-awareness and co...
Jan 29, 2025•55 min•Ep. 339
What if there was just one skill that could completely transform your year—without changing a single circumstance in your life? In this episode, I reveal the surprising key to feeling lighter, more confident, and finally breaking free from the grip of self-doubt. Curious what it is? I’ll guide you step by step through this game-changing practice, showing you how to quiet that relentless inner critic, reframe the thoughts that hold you back, and step into 2025 with renewed energy and purpose. You...
Jan 22, 2025•27 min•Ep. 338
Hey, Warriors, who wants to actually feel FREE around food and diet rules in 2025? Listen in! In this episode of The Love Your Life Show, I chat with Amy Connell—author, speaker, and fierce advocate for body acceptance. We talk about food freedom, how to break free from feeling like there’s a “right” way to eat (and somehow we’ll find that way on TikTok or Instagram 😝) and to FINALLY begin to accept and treat our bodies like the amazing vessels they are. This is part battle cry to stop the diet...
Jan 15, 2025•46 min•Ep. 337
How many times have you set a goal, felt excited about a fresh start, and then found yourself weeks later wondering what went wrong? You’re not alone. Most of us fall into the same cycle—big dreams, roadblock, and then the familiar story: “Maybe I’m just not cut out for this.” But let me tell you something important: It’s not your fault, and it’s not true. This week on the podcast, I share the one simple shift you need to stop that frustrating pattern for good. Imagine ending 2025 feeling proud ...
Jan 08, 2025•20 min•Ep. 336
What if the key to a lighter, more joyful life isn’t avoiding the hard moments—but embracing them? As we kick off a new year, I’m sharing a powerful idea that changed my life: a concept taught to me by my coach and mentor, Brooke Castillo. In this episode, I’ll also reveal a lesson I learned during a tough 13-day hospital stay and how it helped me see life—and my emotions—differently. You don’t want to miss this episode as understanding this concept will change everything and set you up for a ne...
Jan 01, 2025•24 min•Ep. 335
Are you ready to make this your best year yet? Let’s do it! In one short week, we are halfway through this decade! The time is perfect to make sure you’re living a life that’s in alignment with your goals and that feels really good (you know, that life you love!) The reality is probably a bit different (and that’s okay, you’re in the right place!). This is a perfect episode for you if you sometimes feel: - burnt out - exhausted (emotionally and physically) - frustrated with doing everything for ...
Dec 25, 2024•26 min•Ep. 334
This is a post for all the optimists out there. All of us who think people will do what we would do. All of us who think people will behave as we would behave. All of us who feel disappointment when they don't. All of us who think "this time it will be different".... And then it isn't. Listen in. If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: https://smbwell.com/can-you-have-bou…conditional-love/ To read more and peruse the full show notes, go here 👉🏾https://SMBwell.com/333 SHOPPING? Support Su...
Dec 18, 2024•26 min•Ep. 333
