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®: REFLECT ON A MONTH OF REST
In this episode, I share a few ways you can reflect on how a month focused on rest impacted your well-being.
Pair them with the 5 prompts I shared in my May 28th email, for a perfect pairing of content that boosts your self-awareness and enables you to intentionally build rest into your routine.
⏲️Reflections begin at 01:06
Carry forward what you learned and loved about rest!
xo Karli
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FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®: REFLECT ON A MONTH OF REST
You've spent a month exploring rest. Now it's time to notice what shifted.
This episode helps you reflect, reset, and carry what worked into next month.
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Welcome to FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®. I'm Karli Newman, your favorite GenX dealer of positive vibes, community builder, and life and wellness coach for women in midlife and beyond.
I'm so grateful to have you here with me, my friend.
As we wrap up the month of May, I'm here to encourage you to keep listening and allow yourself space to pause - even for 10 minutes - to reflect on what these weeks have shown you.
If you receive my free Wednesday emails, then you already have five prompts you can use to kickstart your reflections.
If you don't, you can sign up at the link in the show notes or transcript. Read and listen each week to get a perfect pairing of content that helps you live well.
Find a quiet spot where you are comfortable and can allow your mind to wander. Maybe enjoy your favorite beverage while you use the following ways to reflect on the month.
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Think of the things you learned after focusing on rest this month. Did you find something new that helps you rest or discover something that doesn't? Let your thoughts flow in this quiet space. Your awareness and self-knowledge have expanded. This is a place to notice those learnings.
Another way to reflect is to scan your senses and feel into the rest you experienced. Think of the moments you felt truly rested. What were you seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and smelling? As your mind recalls those sensory moments of rest, notice how you feel in your body. Hold onto that, my friend. Knowing that feeling can help you find it more easily going forward.
And one more way that you can reflect on the month of rest is to choose how you want to rest going forward. Be intentional about rest, my friend. Don't get to a place where you're so exhausted that it's the only option you have. Get creative. What does rest look like for you? How can you make it part of your regular routine?
The benefits of a rested body and mind include enhanced focus, faster recovery, and more even-keeled emotions. You manage stress more easily and you feel better overall. These are all things to prioritize, don't you think?
I'd love to know what came up for you during your reflection time, my friend. If it feels right, please share with me at karli@flipsideofmidlife.com.
And if you're ready to keep this restful momentum going, I invite you to check out ELEVATE, my membership for women in midlife and beyond. It's all about supporting your well-being, personal growth, and community connection. It's just $25 a month, less than a dinner out these days, and you can try it for only $10 your first month. Learn more and join at the link in the show notes or transcript.
Thanks for listening. 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, reflect on rest and practice gratitude for how it positively impacts your well-being.
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