Do you feel guilty every time you want something for yourself? If pursuing a career opportunity, taking time for a creative project, or simply prioritizing your well-being triggers that familiar voice saying "Aren't you being selfish?", you're experiencing the classic midlife guilt trap that keeps so many women stuck.
In this deeply personal episode, host Valerie Mekki shares her own full-circle guilt journey—from feeling guilty about working long hours when her kids were young to now experiencing similar guilt while caring for her father with Parkinson's disease. Discover the crucial difference between "founded" and "unfounded" guilt and why most midlife guilt around personal growth falls into the unfounded category.
Learn three powerful strategies to navigate midlife guilt: the "Good Intentions" test, the "What Would They Want?" question, and the game-changing "Both/And" approach that proves you can care deeply for others AND pursue what fulfills you. Through a transformative affirmation practice, you'll internalize that both caring for others and honoring your dreams are expressions of love. Press play to finally release the guilt that's been holding you back and embrace the truth that choosing yourself isn't selfish—it's necessary.
Formerly known as the "Mindful Career Change Podcast," I decided to broaden our conversation to cover all life transitions, not just our careers.
Follow the show @mindfullifechanges on YouTube, IG,and DM a question or comment about the life transitions you're going through too. I might answer your question in one of the episodes to help you and other midlifers navigate this ever changing and beautiful season of life.
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Find us on YouTube! Check out a playlist of beautifully animated affirmation videos. I also publish helpful videos about midlife changes for career changers, being in the sandwich generation, vlogs on living part-time with my mom and more. You'll find me "Oh, hello midlife" on YouTube.
Connect with me on YouTube @ohhellomidlife
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