Transitioning to midlife can be challenging for mental health.
In this episode of From Survivor To Thriver, we sat down with Elizabeth Cush to delve into the complexities of midlife transitions, anxiety, and personal healing. Elizabeth, a licensed clinical professional counselor and women's life coach, shares her journey from childhood trauma to becoming a beacon of hope for midlife women.
Join us as we discuss how past experiences shape our present mental health and the significance of meditation and self-compassion. Elizabeth also talks about the importance of recognizing emotional needs, the power of lived experiences, and strategies for overcoming anxiety in your daily life.
Elizabeth Cush is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC), a women’s life coach, and a business owner in Annapolis, MD. She’s also the host of the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast.
She’s learned, through her own experiences, that healing is not a one-size-fits-all model, and that healing can happen at any age.
Today, as a coach, she helps midlife women, who feel overwhelmed and unfulfilled, embrace and embody their inner wise woman so that they can fully enjoy the beautiful life they’ve created.
In this episode, we discuss…
- What it means to be “midlife”
- How Elizabeth struggled with her mental health after abuse and the healing and validation she found in therapy
- How she learned to find self-compassion after PTSD
- The power of learning how anxiety and trauma impact our nervous system
- How meditation can help you through your mental health struggles
- Day-to-day activities you can do to manage anxiety
- The importance of learning how to manage emotions
- Internal Family Systems and how they impact your personality
- The things your brain does to keep you safe
- How Elizabeth decided to focus on helping women
We hope you enjoyed this conversation with Elizabeth! If you would like to learn more from her, make sure to visit her website and follow her on Instagram.
Thanks again for tuning in. We are so grateful to each and every one of you. Please remember to leave a rating and review of our show. It helps us grow and reach those who need it. Also, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Links:
Visit Elizabeth’s website: https://www.elizabethcushcoaching.com
Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awakenyourwisewoman/
Get in touch: amgits.reverse@gmail.com
Quotes:
“Building a kinder relationship with myself also helped with managing the feelings and the emotional distress and anxiety.” -Elizabeth
“Identifying the situation doesn't just make the things go away, but having that lens of understanding just changes your perspective of it.” -Marc
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