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A mindfulness podcast made for moms juggling kids and aging parents in the Sandwich Generation.

middle age woman sitting on the beach practicing grounding exercises for peace and calm.

· September 24, 2023

19. Grounding Exercises for Anxiety & Stress: Two Practices To Get Centered

We don’t have control over life’s chaos, but we do have the ability to stand firmly in the midst of it all and be grounded, present in the moment with clarity and focus, even when life is spinning around us….

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· September 17, 2023

18. Releasing Your Limiting Beliefs—Affirmation For Abundance

Ever heard the phrase, “Your perceptions shape your reality”? Well, it’s true, and it all starts with your beliefs. Whether they’re empowering or limiting, your beliefs steer your thoughts, attitudes, and actions. However you have more agency and control over…

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woman practicing basic breathing techniques to help calm and find center.

· September 10, 2023

17. Basic Breathing Exercises: Quick & Easy Ways To Center Yourself

Unlock the power of your breath in this episode of Mindful Life Changes podcast (formerly known as the Mindful Career Change podcast). Host Valerie Mekki unveils the secret to conquering stress and anxiety during life’s challenging moments. Whether you’re in…

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woman in her flow state, working on her pottery.

· September 3, 2023

16. Affirmation for Finding Your Flow State and Tapping Into Your Creativity

woman in a field feeling happy and at peace with her self-discovery journey

· August 27, 2023

15. Affirmation For Self Discovery: Explore & Define What Lights You Up

We’ve been taught to focus on career skills, sidelining what truly ignites our soul. Feeling stuck in your career? This isn’t a mid-life crisis, and you don’t need to quit your job tomorrow. This realization is a moment of rediscovering…

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· August 20, 2023

14. Positive Affirmation: I Will Speak Kindly To Myself with Love and Encouragement

Words are powerful. They can lift you up and motivate your forward or tear you down and create non-starter moments. Negative self-talk can have a powerful effect not only on mental wellness, but also on how you show up and…

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· August 13, 2023

13. Affirmation For Growth Mindset: My Failures Are Not Setbacks

Elevate your career changing journey with a growth mindset. Join host Valerie Mekki on the latest episode of Mindful Life Changes (formerly known as the Mindful Career Change Podcast) as you’re guided through the exploration of the growth mindset. Discover how…

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· August 6, 2023

12. Affirmation for Positive Self-Talk: Quiet Your Inner Critic

We all know that nagging voice that magnifies our flaws, undermines our potential, and fills us with self-doubt, especially during vulnerable moments like a career pivot. Meet your constant companion: the “inner critic.” We all have one, that voice that…

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woman in the field, feeling free and full of grace

· July 30, 2023

11. Affirmation For Growth: I Am Open To Life’s Lessons

Life is full of twists and turns, and major transitions like a career change can be challenging. We all encounter moments of frustration, mistakes, and unforeseen obstacles. But what if we viewed these challenges as opportunities for growth and self-discovery?In…

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· July 23, 2023

10. Fearless Affirmation: I Will Release The Grip Of Fear

Fear can manifest in various ways, hindering our progress, and causing indecision and frustration. Physically, it may leave us tense and immobilized, preventing us from taking necessary action. But what if we could change our perspective on fear, freeing ourselves…

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women in her 40s working on changing her career

· July 16, 2023

9. Midlife Affirmation: My Age Is An Asset Not A Limitation

Show Notes and Timestamps: === [00:00:00] Today’s Affirmation [00:00:49] Intro [00:01:36] Feeling aged out of my old profession.  [00:01:59] I discovered the concept of crystallized intelligence. [00:02:12] What is crystallized intelligence?  [00:02:24] What is fluid intelligence? [00:03:16] Can we have both? [00:04:04] Example of my experience of leveraging both [00:04:50]…

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Woman looking out at the cloudy sunset

· July 9, 2023

8. Encouraging Affirmation: It’s OK Not To Be OK

Discover the secret to inner peace by embracing imperfection and giving yourself some grace in the midst of chaos. It’s time to give yourself a break and find your inner peace. Join host Valerie Mekki on the Mindful Life Changes…

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Oh, hello! I'm Valerie, I know midlife can be a rollercoaster full of twists and turns. As a career change guide and mindfulness enthusiast, I'm passionate about helping women like you navigate this phase with more joy and less stress.

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