FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE® with Karli Newman
Hi there! I'm Karli Newman, and this is my podcast, FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®.
In my mid-40s, my positive mindset was tested. I felt life was passing me by. I was restless in my career even though I loved my job, and exhausted after years of ignoring my self-care. PLUS the hormonal shifts of perimenopause were affecting me in ways I didn't know or understand.
Externally I maintained a positive attitude. Internally I struggled with changing my life’s direction. I didn't talk about it and it took me years to work through it.
Over time I took some big leaps, including a move back to Arizona. I created a new approach to my life and maximized my innate positivity. That’s how I ended up here - helping women like you tap into your positive mindset and inner expertise to see and seize the possibilities around you. I don’t want you to do this alone!
I’m a certified coach focused on whole-life wellness. I know from personal experience what a transformational time of life this is and how challenging it feels sometimes! I’m here to help you navigate obstacles, uncover how to move forward, and continue your unique journey of personal growth and self-discovery.
I intentionally create short episodes that fit into your busy life and get you thinking about your well-being. I cover topics that the women in this community care about (that's you BTW!).
Wherever you are in midlife and beyond, there’s space here to honor who you’ve been, love who you are, and be excited about who you are becoming.
This is the FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE® and it's a glorious place to be!
Go ahead...binge all of my episodes. xo Karli
FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE® with Karli Newman
FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®: STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR INTENTION
The start of a new year can bring stress and negativity creeping back into our lives, but you don’t have to let it take over. In this episode, I’m sharing three simple tips to help you protect your energy, limit negativity, and reconnect with what matters most.
Plus, join me for a 3-minute guided meditation to find calm and focus on your intention for 2025. A slow, thoughtful approach to the new year will serve you well.
Want to connect more deeply with me and other women navigating midlife? Explore my ELEVATE membership, a space full of tools, virtual chats, and community connection to help you thrive.
Click play, take a deep breath, and let’s move through this season with clarity and calm. xo Karli
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FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®: STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR INTENTION
As you transition into a more regular routine these first weeks of 2025, remind yourself of the slow and thoughtful season you're in.
You have a choice to deflect the stress and negative energy that so easily creeps back into your world after the holiday season.
Keep listening for three tips to help you tune out the noise and stay connected to your intention for the year ahead.
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Welcome back to the FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®, my friend. I'm Karli Newman and I'm truly thrilled to have you here in this community of positive, kind, and supportive women in midlife and beyond.
I invite you to join my monthly ELEVATE membership where you can connect more deeply with me and other women in this phase of life. Inside ELEVATE, you'll find helpful tools like affirmations, inspiring quotes by women, prompts for writing and thinking, and ideas to get you out of your comfort zone.
You can also access members-only virtual chats, exclusive conversations with my podcast guests, and community connection spaces where you share your experiences, learn from others, and swap tips, tricks, and resources. Want to talk about books or financial wellness with other women? Yep, there's space for that, too.
ELEVATE is valued at more than $75 a month, but I keep it accessible at only $25 a month. Cancel at any time if you find it's not a fit for any reason. Learn more and join at the link in the show notes or transcript.
Okay, let's move on to the three tips I promised that can help you stay connected to your intention for 2025.
Tip number one, set boundaries around your energy.
Your energy is precious, my friend. Protect it by setting boundaries with people or situations that drain you. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the demands of others, it's okay to ask for space, say no, or take a step back to think about it. Imagine creating a buffer zone around your peace.
Tip number two. Limit your exposure to what doesn't feel good.
Negativity is contagious. People can get under your skin. Be mindful of what you're watching and listening to- social media, news, or conversations around the water cooler. Maybe it's someone who complains a lot. That goes back to tip number one, setting boundaries around your energy. If there's something around you making you feel stressed or frustrated, take a break and redirect your focus to something that you know uplifts you or feels restorative. Remember, calm is contagious, too.
Tip number three, breathe and focus on what matters.
When it feels like the outside world is infringing on your slow and thoughtful season, honor your chosen pace. Reconnect with what matters most to you with this meditation.
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Take a deep breath in…hold it for a moment... and exhale slowly.
Close your eyes or lower your gaze take another deep breath in…hold it…and exhale.
Let your shoulders soften. Repeat that one more time.
Let your forehead and your jaw relax.
As you return to a regular breathing pattern, imagine yourself sitting in a space that makes you feel calm.
Maybe it's on a beach. Or in your favorite spot at home.
Notice what you see. Hear the sounds around you.
Now think of your intention for the year. Think of what it means to you. Why it matters to you.
Continue these thoughts while you place a hand on your heart.
Feel your heart beating.
Notice your chest moving as you breathe.
Feel the warmth moving between your hand and your heart.
Imagine a light glowing in that warmth.
That light is there to illuminate your journey in 2025.
Feel it getting brighter. See it radiating out through your fingers.
Take a deep breath in feeling your intention's warmth and seeing its light. As you exhale, remind yourself that a slow and thoughtful approach to the new year will serve you well for the entire year.
When you're ready, place your hand back on your lap and bring your awareness to the space you're in.
Gently blink open your eyes.
Appreciate being calm and connected to your intention.
This slow and thoughtful season exists inside of you, my friend.
Your intention is a warm, glowing light there for you when you need it.
If you found this episode helpful, I'd love to hear from you. Send me an email at karli@flipsideofmidlife.com and share how you're starting your year.
Don't forget to check out the link in the show notes to learn more about my ELEVATE membership.
As always, I'm here cheering you on as you travel through midlife and beyond. I'll be back next Wednesday with another episode of FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®. I can't wait for you to join me here then.
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