Creating Midlife Calm: Coping Skills for Stress & Anxiety in Family, Work & Relationships

Have you ever acted on anxiety, only to find out later your brain got it wrong?
You’re not alone — your brain’s alarm system can misinform, and knowing how to respond changes everything.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1.     What your amygdala is and why it can trigger anxiety even when you’re safe

2.     Three science-backed coping skills to calm your amygdala

3.     How to shift from anxious reactions that cause mistakes to c...

Do you feel like your nest is empty… but your kids still need you just as much?
You’re not alone — this “in-between” stage is one of the most emotionally confusing seasons of midlife.
In this episode, you’ll discover:

1. Why the empty nest often feels more like a “messy middle” than a clean break.
2. The Four D’s every parent needs to recognize — and how they shape your response.
3. Practical coping skills to help you update your r...

Does your “empty nest” still feel full of emotions, memories, and a surprising amount of daily connection?
You’re not alone if this shift feels more complicated than you imagined.
In this episode, you’ll discover:

1.     Why the empty nest often brings unexpected waves of emotion in midlife

2.     How savoring your home can be a powerful coping skill during times of transition

3.     Practical ways to reduce the pressure to ...

Ever feel like your mind is spiraling but your body can’t catch up?
You’re not alone—midlife anxiety and stress often demand more than just logic or positive thinking.
In this episode, you’ll discover:

1. Why your five senses are some of the fastest, most effective coping skills for anxiety and stress
2. What to do when your usual calming strategies aren’t enough to reset your system
3. How to build a personal “grounding routine” u...

How do you begin to feel safe and steady again after experiencing a shooting?

You don’t have to have all the answers, and you don’t have to go through this alone.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1. The most important steps to protect your safety, body, and mind in the first days after a shooting
2. How to gently reintroduce routine and emotional regulation in the following week
3. Grounding practices and therapy options that can help you h...

Is your anxiety hijacking your mind before you even notice it?
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck in the cycle.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1.     How to identify your unique anxiety signals before they take over

2.     Why grounding your body in the present interrupts anxiety faster than thinking

3.     A 90-second coping skill you can use daily to stay calm, focused, and present

🎧 Take 10 minutes to stop anx...

Can imagining success actually reduce stress in midlife—or is that just wishful thinking?
You’re not the only one who doubts simple coping skills when  stress feels overwhelming.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
1.    A real-life listener’s story of using the “mental movie” coping skill to calm stress before a job interview
2.    How running the mental movie three times helps ease resistance and create calm
3. ...

Is midlife stress making even simple tasks feel overwhelming?
There’s a powerful, brain-based coping skill that can help you stop avoiding and start doing—with more calm and clarity.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1.     Why your brain resists certain tasks—and how to gently override it

2.     A simple science backed coping skill that transforms stress and boosts motivation

3.     A real-life example of how this simple shift he...

How do you begin to feel safe and steady again after experiencing a shooting?

You don’t have to have all the answers, and you don’t have to go through this alone.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1. The most important steps to protect your safety, body, and mind in the first days after a shooting
2. How to gently reintroduce routine and emotional regulation in the following week
3. Grounding practices and therapy options that can help you h...

Are daily chores leaving you overwhelmed and anxious in midlife?
There’s a free tool that can feel like a coping skill when life starts to pile up.
In this episode, you’ll discover:

1. How to use one simple, free tool to break down overwhelming household tasks into calm, manageable steps
2. Why this tool helps reduce decision fatigue and supports your mental clarity without replacing your inner voice
3. How to experiment with this ...

Are your mornings setting the tone for anxiety—or for calm?
Peaceful mornings aren’t a personality trait—they’re a midlife leadership skill you can learn and teach.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1.     How to use coping skills that shift your mornings from chaos to calm

2.     Why peaceful mornings begin the night before—with structure and buy-in

3.     How to lead your household like a lighthouse, not a drill sergeant

Start yo...

Are you dreading the back-to-school transition—and noticing it’s affecting your whole household?

Back-to-school doesn’t have to mean breakdowns. You can lead with calm instead of chaos.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1.     The value of naming  your feelings about back-to-school.

2.     How understanding the difference between stress and anxiety can help you get sh*t done.

3.     Why your leadership matters—and...

Are you using the wrong coping skill for what you’re actually feeling?
Stress and anxiety may look similar on the outside—but they need very different responses to truly feel better.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1. How to tell whether you’re feeling stress or anxiety in real-time
2. Why using the WRONG coping skill won't work for stress / anxiety
3. A simple guide to matching the right coping skill to each emotion—so you stop...

Are you using the wrong coping skill for what you’re actually feeling?
Understanding the difference between stress and anxiety can help you respond more effectively and feel calmer faster.
In this episode, you’ll discover:

1. How to recognize the difference between stress and anxiety in your body and mind
2. Why coping skills that help with stress can make anxiety worse—and vice versa
3. Two powerful questions that help you choose ...

Are your quick-fix habits like snacking, scrolling, or venting actually increasing your anxiety?
Most midlife coping habits bring temporary comfort—but they can sabotage your long-term calm.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1. Two free, science-backed coping skills that calm anxiety fast
2. A simple coping skill to decrease your stress response and boost sleep
3. A 90-second habit to ground yourself when anxiety hijacks your focus

Why do the most common anxiety fixes leave you feeling even worse?
Because they offer quick relief—but actually reinforce the anxiety cycle, especially in midlife.
In this episode, you’ll discover:

1. The neuroscience behind why 3 common coping skills you're using actually increase anxiety instead of easing it.
2. How these coping habits form early in life and silently shape midlife behavior.
3. What happens in your brain and ...

Are you stuck in the heartbreak of midlife estrangement and unsure how to move forward?
Estrangement hurts, but it doesn’t have to define your future.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
1.    How to mind your mind and tend to your emotions so you feel better.
2.    How to grow external self-awareness
3.    How to clarify your core values so you can move forward with integrity and self-respect
🎧 Put in your ...

Are you stuck in the heartbreak of midlife breakdown or  estrangement and unsure how to move forward?
When relationships end it  hurts, but it doesn’t have to define your future.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
1.    How to mind your mind and tend to your emotions so you feel better.
2.    How to grow external self-awareness
3.    How to clarify your core values so you can move forward with integrity and self-...

Do you ever feel so overstimulated in public that your mind blanks out—even during important moments?

This kind of emotional and sensory intensity is a normal part of being a highly sensitive person.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1. Easy, science-backed coping skills to reset your overwhelmed nervous system
2. How to manage overstimulation in emotionally charged midlife events
3. Ways to turn your high sensitivity into a superpower witho...