Mind Your Midlife: Confidence and Success for Midlife Women, with Cheryl Fischer – Details, episodes & analysis

Drowning in stuff while navigating midlife transitions? Professional organizer Mary Beth McKinnon reveals why decluttering now might be the greatest gift you'll ever give your family.

Mary Beth shares her personal journey of helping clear out her mother's home after a move to assisted living—a process made doubly painful because her mother was simultaneously grieving her husband and her possessions. This experience transformed Mary Beth's perspective on our relationship with our things and sparked her mission to help others avoid leaving this burden for their children.

Far from just practical advice, this conversation explores the profound emotional aspects of our belongings. 

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER: 

• Compassionate strategies for getting started without becoming overwhelmed
• The best tip I've ever heard for cleaning out photos on your phone
• Ideas for helping family and friends with the clean out or downsizing process
• Ways to make the entire decluttering process less stressful

 🎯 OMG Moment: Give yourself grace throughout the decluttering process. Perfectionism is the enemy of progress, and even small improvements create a sense of lightness and accomplishment that motivates continued effort.

TAKE ACTION:

Find Mary Beth on Instagram @marybeth.mackinnon - and keep enjoying her tips and tricks!

Grab your free StoryCycle resource from Cheryl to navigate the emotional challenges of this process as well.

Listen to Cheryl’s interview with paper organizing expert C. Lee Cawley.

WHY THIS EPISODE MATTERS: 

Whether you're considering downsizing, helping parents through transitions, or simply feeling weighed down by decades of accumulated possessions, this episode provides both the practical tools and the mindset shifts needed to create more space—both physical and emotional—in your midlife.

Find all the coaching and podcast resources at cherylpfischer.com. 

Text me to ask a question - I'll answer on the podcast!

Subscribe to receive bonus episodes at cherylpfischer.com/bonusepisodes.

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Let’s talk midlife body positivity, self-talk, and redefining aging for women — without the “midlife crisis” narrative.

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Feeling isolated in midlife? Trying new hobbies might help—but your mindset determines whether these new pursuits become sources of joy or frustration.

Drawing from her personal experiences with golf, violin, and mahjong in her 50s, Cheryl shares powerful insights about embracing the beginner's journey when we're accustomed to being experts in other areas of life.

Lisa Alfano, of agelessadventures.life, joins Cheryl with her wisdom on sports and community in your 50s and beyond.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

✔ Why mindset—not motivation—is the key to consistency
✔ How humor can be your most powerful tool
✔ The power of community for motivation and success
✔ How to avoid the comparison trap

🎯 OMG Moment: Sports and activities in midlife are meant to bring us joy and help us prioritize movement and community.  When it stops being fun and satisfying, it's ok to do something new.

TAKE ACTION: 

Grab your free StoryCycle resource to help you pause and identify the emotions and thoughts that are impacting you.

Visit cherylpfischer.com/coaching and set up a free consultation on creating a positive mindset and action items you actually look forward to for your next adventure.

Listen to episode 17 on isolation in midlife and episode 6 on laughter yoga!

WHY THIS EPISODE MATTERS:
The real question isn't whether you're instantly good at something new—it's whether it brings you joy and connection. There are endless opportunities to find exactly that.

Find all the podcast and coaching resources at cherylpfischer.com. 

Text me to ask a question - I'll answer on the podcast!

Subscribe to receive bonus episodes at cherylpfischer.com/bonusepisodes.

Support the show

🌸 Liked this episode? Share it with fellow midlife women over 40 navigating hormone balance, an empty nest, and/or self-confidence!

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💡Want support through menopause, mindset shifts, or midlife transitions?

• Join the collective by subscribing on Patreon or grab the bonus episodes!
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Let’s talk midlife body positivity, self-talk, and redefining aging for women — without the “midlife crisis” narrative.

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What if the simplest way to reduce stress, inflammation, and anxiety was right beneath your feet—literally?

In this fascinating episode, Cheryl is joined by Jason Corder, an expert in natural healing and digital wellness, to explore grounding, the powerful yet overlooked practice of reconnecting with the Earth’s energy. Learn how just a few minutes a day can improve your mood, sleep, and overall health—without requiring any fancy equipment.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• What grounding is and how it works on a scientific level (it’s not just woo-woo!).
• The major health benefits of grounding, from reducing inflammation to improving sleep.
• Why spending time barefoot on the earth can help balance your nervous system.
• How forest bathing and natural sound frequencies can enhance your well-being.
• Simple ways to incorporate grounding—even in cold weather when going barefoot isn’t an option.

🎯 OMG Moment: Grounding isn’t just a feel-good practice—it’s backed by science and can significantly impact your health. Reconnecting with nature helps with anxiety, stress relief, and more.

Take ActionLooking for a simple, free way to support your physical and mental well-being? Start grounding for just 15 minutes a day and see how you feel!

Find Jason at digitaladdictionprevention.com and listen to his TedX talk here.

Grab your free thought-emotion resource at www.cherylpfischer.com/storycycle.

Why This Episode MattersIn today’s tech-driven, high-stress world, our bodies are craving a return to nature. Grounding is one of the easiest, most effective ways to calm your nervous system, improve sleep, and reduce stress—without spending a dime.

🎧 Hit follow now and join me next week as we dive into listening styles and how understanding them can change everything about our interactions!

Find all podcast and coaching resources at cherylpfischer.com.

Text me to ask a question - I'll answer on the podcast!

Subscribe to receive bonus episodes at cherylpfischer.com/bonusepisodes.

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Let’s talk midlife body positivity, self-talk, and redefining aging for women — without the “midlife crisis” narrative.

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Welcome to your Friday Take Five moment! Each week I'll share a short episode for you with smart tips, life lessons, funny stories, or empowering quotes.

I think we all need a quick boost sometimes.  Make sure to share this with others - grab a screen shot and share on your social media.

Let's talk about glimmers - if we can train our brains to look for tiny moments of joy and happiness throughout the day, our brains start to do that more and more often.  And guess what happens?  We see and feel more and more moments of joy and happiness.

I'm in if you are.

Find all the podcast info, special offers, music lists and episodes at www.omgteachme.com and find @omgteachme on Instagram as well.  I'll see you right here every Tuesday and Friday!

Text me to ask a question - I'll answer on the podcast!

Support the show

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• Join the collective by subscribing on Patreon or grab the bonus episodes!
• Book a free Mindset Coaching / Intro Call: cherylpfischer.com/coaching

Let’s talk midlife body positivity, self-talk, and redefining aging for women — without the “midlife crisis” narrative.

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I feel like I'm disappearing... Who am I?

Midlife can be a time of feeling a little bit lost.  The ways that we organized our days and determined our value may be changing.  The world may see us differently (can you say ageism?).

No matter what... no matter when... we are worthy.  Worthiness is the quality of being good enough.  We have value, and we matter.

Worthiness coach Jillie Johnston joins me today to chat about worthiness in midlife, and you will leave this episode with a process you can start doing right now to validate your feelings, figure out what you'd love to hear and say, and move toward joy in your life every day.  Awesome.

Make sure to connect with Jillie on Instagram at @jilliejohnstoncoaching and at www.jilliejohnston.com (and you can sign up for her email there as well). Listen to The Worthiness Mindset Podcast on Apple here or wherever you get your podcasts.

Find my favorite skincare at www.omgteachme.com/recommendations - and all the podcast and coaching resources at www.omgteachme.com.  Make sure we're connected on Instagram at @omgteachme too!

Text me to ask a question - I'll answer on the podcast!

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• Join the collective by subscribing on Patreon or grab the bonus episodes!
• Book a free Mindset Coaching / Intro Call: cherylpfischer.com/coaching

Let’s talk midlife body positivity, self-talk, and redefining aging for women — without the “midlife crisis” narrative.

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Are you familiar with hypnotherapy? Have you ever been hypnotized?

The power of hypnosis to change life-long patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting is truly amazing.  Clinical Hypnotherapist Andrew Bennett joins me today to explain what hypnosis is and how and why this is such a powerful form of therapy.

I have seen hypnotherapy work in some amazing situations with multiple people, so let's make sure we understand the brain science behind it.  If you're a brain science nerd like me, you'll love this episode.  And even if you're not, you'll want to know about this powerful option for making your life better.

Find Andrew at NOVA Hypnotherapy and reach out to him with your questions.

Find all the podcast resources at www.omgteachme.com and the Green Gut Glow Plus at www.omgteachme.com/recommendations.  

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🌸 Liked this episode? Share it with fellow midlife women over 40 navigating hormone balance, an empty nest, and/or self-confidence!

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Let’s talk midlife body positivity, self-talk, and redefining aging for women — without the “midlife crisis” narrative.

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Doesn't it feel like everyone either has a strong opinion on gluten or is simply confused about what gluten is and why it's an issue?

Let's clear up the story on gluten this week!

I'm walking you through what gluten is, where it comes from, and how it has changed.  We'll talk about celiac disease, gluten allergies and gluten sensitivity.  We'll talk about how you can figure out how gluten affects your body (because we're all different).  I'll share my story of discovering that gluten makes me sleepy, truly!

The key? Gluten in moderation as part of a whole food-based healthy and balanced way of eating that includes vegetables, protein, healthy fats and healthy carbs might be fine for you.  Or, your body may not handle gluten well at all.

The best thing you can do is find out.

Then we'll talk about gluten-free foods and gluten-free alternatives, because they have their place but they aren't necessarily any healthier.

I hope you walk away from this episode with clarity about the mystery of gluten - and knowing how to find out more for yourself.  Share this with someone who'd also like to understand!

Catch episode 17 with Dr. Katie Collier on gut health here, episode 33 on easy healthy cooking with Jessica Mitchell here, and episode 37 on what healthy means with Lesley Zwick here.

Grab your seven free tips to living well at www.bit.ly/omgteachmesecrets and make sure you're following OMT Teach Me on your favorite podcast app!

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Let’s talk midlife body positivity, self-talk, and redefining aging for women — without the “midlife crisis” narrative.

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If only we knew that our paths would be smooth and without any pitfalls or challenges...

OR

What if the pitfalls and challenges are where we find the growth?  What we if we look back and see that the challenge was the way we created new skills or turned in a new direction that turned out to be amazing?

Jorge Gonzalez, author of Answer the Call, joins me on this episode to talk about how we make it through the challenging times and what fulfillment is all about.  I'd love for you to take away from this discussion that it is powerful to listen to your intuition / your faith / your gut, and it does matter who we spend time around and how we lift each other up, and even more importantly, the major growth that happens in life is almost always outside our comfort zones.

You can find Jorge on Instagram at @jorge_v_gonzalez and you can find his book on Amazon .  Make sure to take a look!

Head over to episode 28 here or on your favorite podcast app and let's talk about following that voice in our heads and hearts as well. 

Your $100 savings on the Social Selling Academy are here at www.omgteachme.com/recommendations and all the podcast resources can always be found at www.omgteachme.com.  See you there!

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Let’s talk midlife body positivity, self-talk, and redefining aging for women — without the “midlife crisis” narrative.

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We hear about burnout related to famous people who had to leave the spotlight for a period of time.  I know I used to think that burnout wasn't something that would affect "regular" people.  And then I hit burnout in my teaching job...

Robyn Krugman, therapist and coach, joins me today to talk us through symptoms of burnout and what we can do to soothe ourselves and hopefully start to create some improvement before we really hit a full burn-it-to-the-ground situation.

You'll want to watch for irritability, feeling disconnected or apathetic, not feeling like yourself, brain fog - and then you'll want to ask for help.  We're talking through tips for relaxation, treating ourselves like humans instead of productivity machines, and even JOMO (the joy of missing out).

Share this episode because burnout is an epidemic at this time.  Then make sure to also listen to episode 28 about bouncing back from burnout as well. 

Connect with Robyn on Instagram at @takecontrolofyourpractice and at www.takecontrolofyourpractice.com.  

Check out the Green Gut Glow at www.omgteachme.com/recommendations and make sure to connect with Cheryl on Instagram at @omgteachme. 

Text me to ask a question - I'll answer on the podcast!

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🌸 Liked this episode? Share it with fellow midlife women over 40 navigating hormone balance, an empty nest, and/or self-confidence!

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• Join the collective by subscribing on Patreon or grab the bonus episodes!
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Let’s talk midlife body positivity, self-talk, and redefining aging for women — without the “midlife crisis” narrative.

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It's bonus month... New episodes 2x/week throughout February!

Urmi Hossain, CFA, speaker and mentor for women in finance, joins me on this episode to talk about what it takes to be a woman in leadership.

What do we as women want in our professional lives? We want to feel valued in our jobs and we want to be recognized for our contributions.

How can we get there? We can speak up (especially since that creates an example for others too!), we can grow our confidence, we can step outside our comfort zones, and we can learn some new skills that create value in our lives.

Above all, remember that your job is not your identity and make sure to follow your passions.  I know you'll leave this episode with inspiring lessons for your job, your business, and your mindset.

Take a look at Urmi's book, Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth from Interracial Struggle, follow her blog at myways.ca, and connect with her on LinkedIn, YouTube.

Make sure also to grab your 7-days of free secrets to living well at www.bit.ly/omgteachmesecrets and find all the podcast resources at www.omgteachme.com.  

Text me to ask a question - I'll answer on the podcast!

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🌸 Liked this episode? Share it with fellow midlife women over 40 navigating hormone balance, an empty nest, and/or self-confidence!

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💡Want support through menopause, mindset shifts, or midlife transitions?

• Join the collective by subscribing on Patreon or grab the bonus episodes!
• Book a free Mindset Coaching / Intro Call: cherylpfischer.com/coaching

Let’s talk midlife body positivity, self-talk, and redefining aging for women — without the “midlife crisis” narrative.

Connect with Cheryl: Instagram | LinkedIn | Website