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®: CELEBRATE YOUR FRIENDSHIPS
Our female friendships hold space for our truths, vulnerabilities, and growth. Especially in midlife and beyond!
Extract yourself from the day-to-day of your girlfriendships and notice how special they are. In this episode, you’ll find five ideas to spark your creativity and celebrate your bonds with the women who mean the most to you.
There’s nothing like a close girlfriend. Celebrate your friendships to nurture your special connections!
xo Karli
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FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®: CELEBRATE YOUR FRIENDSHIPS
Jane Fonda said, “Friendship between women is different than friendship between men. We talk about different things. We delve deep. We go under, even if we haven't seen each other for years.”
In midlife and beyond, our friendships with other women evolve. It feels good to form new friendships and deepen those we've had for years. And the effort we put into these friendships pays off in spades as we move through our next years.
Our friendships become a safe haven, a place where we're truly seen, heard, and valued exactly as we are. They offer us comfort, joy, and strength, making every bit of nurturing worth it.
Why not celebrate these beautiful relationships, my friend?
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Welcome to FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®. I'm Karli Newman, your favorite GenX dealer of positive vibes and life and wellness coach for women in midlife and beyond.
Thanks for being here with me.
In this episode, I'm here to encourage you to extract yourself from the day-to-day of your girlfriendships and notice how special they are. It's easy to get comfortable with the routine of a friendship. Life is busy and we know our friends are always there for us as we are for them. But how special will it feel to both of you to intentionally celebrate your friendship? What might that look like?
To get your creative juices flowing, I have a few ideas for you. They flow across the time and budget spectrum, so use these as inspiration for the 'just right' celebration for you and your friend.
Number one, create a friendship playlist or photo album together. Put together a playlist of songs that remind you of your friendship or a photo album that highlights your favorite shared moments. Set it up so both of you can add to and enjoy it.
Number two, create a friendship vision board together. Make a digital vision board of things you both hope to experience together in the future. Celebrate by imagining the beautiful things that lie ahead in your friendship.
Number three, celebrate your friend-iversary. Pick a date to celebrate your friendship annually. Maybe you remember the date you met and became friends or maybe it's just a date you choose out of the air because you've been friends so long and can't remember. Go out for brunch, dinner, or any other special experience to mark your friendship. Divvy up the planning so both of you carry the decision-making.
Number four, learn something new together. Take a class that introduces something new to your friendship. Learn, laugh, and grow closer.
And number five, take a friendship vacation. Meet somewhere central, enjoy a staycation, or take a dream trip together. The opportunity to immerse in your friendship, have an adventure, and create memories together is a beautiful way to celebrate.
Your girlfriendships are powerful and precious gifts. Nurture them with celebrations- big and small- to avoid taking them for granted.
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As you listened to this episode, what celebration ideas popped into your head? I'd love to hear your ideas. Share them with me at karli@flipsideofmidlife.com. I cannot wait to hear from you.
Thank you for listening, my friend. 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®. Until then, make plans to celebrate your friendships.
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