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Mindfulness · February 19, 2024

The Rubber Band Era Explained: Navigating Life’s Stretching Demands after 40

Midlifers were made to be stretched and pulled in all directions, making this our ‘Rubber Band Era.’

middle age woman feeling empowered.

· February 18, 2024

40. Navigating Midlife Changes: “I am Capable of Stretching with Life’s Demands” Affirmation

In this first official episode of the Mindful Life Changes podcast  (formerly known as the Mindful Career Change), host Valerie Mekki, a career change guide and mindfulness enthusiast, delves deep into the art of thriving during mid-life’s unique challenges. Turning…

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· February 4, 2024

38. “I Am Not Just A Learner” Encouraging Affirmation- Making the Most of Your Knowledge & Skills

Transform Learning into Action on the Mindful Career Change Podcast.  Join host Valerie Mekki in today’s empowering episode as we bridge the gap between knowledge and practice. It’s one thing to absorb information from books, podcasts, and online courses, but…

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· 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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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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