Mind Your Midlife: Confidence and Success, One Thought at a Time, with Cheryl Fischer

Ep. 56: You Are Enough (Worthiness, Not Comparison)

"I am enough" is something we say, we remind ourselves of, and we post on social media.  But does this mean that we are just enough... barely... or does this mean that we are worthy and empowered?  I say it matters whether you use this phrase to compare yourself to others (not ideal) or to make a powerful statement that you are exactly who you're meant to be.
 
Throughout the episode, I'll share personal anecdotes, insights, and practical tips on how to cultivate a mindset of worthiness and banish feelings of inadequacy. From reframing negative self-talk to embracing imperfection (we're all human), I've included actionable strategies for listeners to incorporate into your daily lives.
 
The freedom that comes from embracing who we truly are is liberating. Whether you're struggling with self-doubt or simply looking for inspiration, this episode is guaranteed to uplift your spirits and remind you that you are worthy, just as you are.
 
Thank you to The M Word podcast for an excerpt from our conversation about the Barbie movie to start this episode.  Make sure to listen to the full Barbie series (episodes 40 and 41 of The M Word) as well; links to listen are at www.omgteachme.com/featuring-cheryl-fischer.
Also make sure to listen in to the OMG Teach Me episodes mentioned:
Episode 35: How to Look Good in Pictures
Episode 48: Midlife - Who Am I? Worthiness in Midlife
Access the free mini-series on how to stop being your own worst enemy at www.bit.ly/empoweredselftalk.  So many amazing things to learn...!
 

OMG Take Five: What is the Difference Between Coaching and Therapy?

You want some help with a concern, or you're feeling burned out, or you are so stressed lately that it can't be ok to live this way.
 
You want to find a coach... or do you want to find a counselor or therapist? When should you see a counselor? When should you use a coach? When do you need a therapist?
 
Let's talk about it.  One approach looks back and inward and one approach looks forward and outward.
 
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Ep. 55: How to Boost Adrenal Health and Thyroid Health

Ever feel like stress is running the show? Well, it might just be your adrenal glands working overtime. Located on top of your kidneys, these little guys pump out cortisol, your body's stress hormone. When stress becomes chronic, it can wreak havoc on your health.
 
But fear not! In this episode, Cheryl and Dr. Lulu Shimek, N.D. are tackling the powerhouse glands in your body: the adrenals and thyroid.  We've got the lowdown on how to recognize potential problems and equip you with the tools to manage it.
 
Plus, we'll explore the fascinating connection between your adrenals, thyroid, gut, and brain.  We'll dish out tips on supplements, diet tweaks, and stress-busting techniques to give your adrenals some much-needed TLC.
 
So, if you're ready to say goodbye to stress overload and hello to balanced adrenal and thyroid function, tune in to this episode of OMG Teach Me! Your body will thank you.
 
Find and connect with Dr. Lulu on Instagram at @drlulushimek, on her website at www.doclulu.com (check out her upcoming retreat!), or at Kale Diagnostics.
 
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OMG Take Five: Slow Down and Read

We rush at a FAST pace through our tasks and our days sometimes.  We open a message or an email, take a quick look, fire off a reply, and move on.
 
But then there are misunderstandings, or no one has answered the full set of questions, or you provide the wrong thing... the list goes on.
 
What if we take a breath, calm ourselves a tiny bit, then open and read the next message with a little more focus? It saves a lot of time in the long run.
 
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Ep. 54: How and Why to Rest Your Brain and Rest Your Body

Rest.  It's a popular topic today, especially in a world where we are often overwhelmed and overstimulated with work, with environmental stimuli, with people (or people-ing as my friend likes to say).
 
Cherry Poon-Crowie joins me today to share with us what the seven types of rest are and why they make a powerful difference in our bodies, our emotions, and our mental state.
 
We know we need to rest, but what if laying on the couch watching Netflix is not actually the rest our bodies need? 
 
We may need sensory rest, physical rest, emotional rest, social rest, mental rest, creative rest or spiritual rest.  Walk through these types of rest with us and choose your top 3 that will be powerful in your life.
 
And Cherry gives some great advice for helping people who are going through grief or trauma or major life events like a new baby.
 
Check these out...
If you love the idea of noise-cancelling earplugs that allow you some sensory and social rest like Cherry mentioned, check out Loop on Amazon.
Make sure to connect with Cherry at @play.thrive.create.with.cherry and you can find her podcast, Bloom Narratives on Spotify as well.
Find your glow with the Green-Gut-Glow-Plus at www.omgteachme.com/recommendations and all the podcast info, resources, book, and offers at www.omgteachme.com.  

OMG Take Five: Credit Cards 101

Credit cards, minimum payments, credit card debt, interest rates... ahhhh!
Let's take five minutes and make it all make sense.
Credit cards are powerful financial tools, and at the same time they can cost you a lot of extra money if you aren't paying bills on time and if you are only making the minimum payment.
 
If this has intrigued you, listen to the series on money, OMG Teach Me episode 29 on budgeting and episode 30 on money mindset.  
 
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 here every Tuesday and Friday! 

Ep. 53: OMG HBD! Lessons Learned From Starting Something New

A year ago, I started a podcast.  I love it.  I'm thrilled to have done it.  And yet, I started without any idea of how it would go and where I would be after a year.
 
Every time we start a new business or a new hobby or try a new activity or learn a new concept, we learn lessons that apply to all different parts of life.  This week I'm sharing what I've learned in a year of podcasting, and how those lessons will matter for you.
 
Let's talk about:
Perspective - there are many different ways to look at things;
Accepting compliments - you want to do it well;
Social media is not the be all end all;
Amazing people doing amazing things can be a valuable part of your life;
It's ok to get loud or silly when excited; and
They key to success is to START.
 
Make sure to check out the episodes I mentioned!  My coaches Jillie and Karen were my guests on episodes 48 and 30, respectively.  Find links to your favorite podcast app and the latest episodes at www.omgteachme.com/podcast.  
 
Check out BossLadyBio at www.omgteachme.com/recommendations and make sure you don't miss a thing by following along with me at www.bit.ly/omgteachmesecrets. 

OMG Take Five: What if it's the food?

I'm taking inspiration from Nate Bargatze today!  He recently talked about having to pay more attention to what he eats now that he's in his 40s... because what we eat really affects how we feel.
Yes.  That's true.
Let's talk about the ways we might justify how we're feeling instead of realizing that a certain food or drink or habit could have caused it.  The most important thing is understanding how different foods affect your own body - and your energy level and sleep as well.  Then you get to decide.
 
Make sure to listen to episode 46 on gluten for lots more information on the idea of being gluten free, who might want to do that, and where gluten comes from.
 
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 here every Tuesday and Friday! 

Ep. 52: Are you REALLY hungry?

There are five types of hunger... and four of them are emotional hunger.
 
Jennifer Dent Brown, Health and Life Coach, joins me today to walk through what hunger feels like and how to recognize the type of hunger you are feeling.
 
We dive into the idea that no foods are off-limits and you can decide individually what foods give you energy and what foods create sluggishness for you.
 
We're talking about weight loss drugs and the pitfalls that may happen when we use only those drugs as a solution and we don't address our emotional eating issues.
 
Eating with intention is key.  If you want to eat something, do it! Just know why.
 
Make sure to connect with Jennifer at www.jenniferdent.com, find her podcast Stop Dieting Forever on your favorite podcast app, and follow her on social media: Instagram, Facebook.  Grab her free Food Freedom newsletter at http://jenniferdent.com/foodfreedom.  
 
Find your seven secrets to living well at www.bit.ly/omgteachmesecrets and all the podcast resources at www.omgteachme.com.  

OMG Take Five: Go Outside

It's healthy to go outside - even for a few minutes - even right where you are.
More time and more greenery (lake or beach, anyone?) is even better!
Let's talk about why just stepping out of doors is so powerful for your brain, your body, your heart, and your sleep.
Step outside for your health.
 
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 here every Tuesday and Friday!