{"podcast":{"title":"Happy in The Middle, a Podcast for Christian Midlife Women","slug":"happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women-6710636","podcast_index_feed_id":6710636,"rss_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/2147625190/feed","website_url":"https://www.jane-copier.com/podcasts/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women","image_url":"https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/site/147407/podcasts/5b17865-3863-678d-b47c-72de448f2f_Cream_Simple_Guest_Speaker_Podcast_Cover-59.png","author":"Jane Copier","episode_count":132,"summary":"How can I enjoy my life more now that the kids are grown? How can I navigate the shifts in my roles as a wife and mom? How can I strengthen my faith, even when those I love don't believe as I do? How can I create better connection and deepen the love in my personal relationships? How can I have MORE FUN? And the biggest question of all, \"How can I feel more confident and peaceful, and love the second half of my life, even more than the first? Whether you are already an empty nester, or it's looming on the horizon, this is the show for you. The Happy in the Middle Podcast will give you real help with the circumstnaces you're facing as a Christian, midlife woman.. Real tools, real strategies, and everything you need to up level your life, feel more peace and joy, and make YOUR second half, the BEST half! Be sure to subscribe and download so you don't miss an episode! We'll cover topics like these: Parenting Young Adults Finding new purpose, beyond parenting Strengthening your midlife marriage How to become a better communicator How to stop carrying everyone else's negative emotions How to love your midlife body How to change bad habits How to get your goal How to stop procrastinatin…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women-6710636"},"episode":{"title":"#124  Finding Fault: How Criticism Harms Your Relationships and Emotional Health","slug":"124-finding-fault-how-criticism-harms-your-relationships-and-emotional-health","published_at":"2026-04-16T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women-6710636/124-finding-fault-how-criticism-harms-your-relationships-and-emotional-health","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women-6710636","url":"https://www.jane-copier.com/podcasts/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women/episodes/2149192693","audio_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149192693.mp3","summary":"Have you ever started out loving your job, your marriage, your neighbor, -or even your kids, only to slowly become irritated by everything they say or do? In this week’s episode of Happy in the Middle , we’re talking about the destructive habit of finding fault and how it quietly rewires your brain for negativity, resentment, and emotional exhaustion. When your mind gets stuck scanning for what’s wrong, it becomes faster at spotting flaws and slower at seeing goodness. The result? Chronic irritability, anxiety, hopelessness, and disconnection in the relationships that matter most. In this episode, I’ll walk you through: why your brain defaults to fault-finding how criticism damages trust and intimacy the deeper emotional needs often hidden beneath judgment how to shift from labels to curiosity the simple appreciation practice that retrains your mind for peace This one simple shift can change the way you experience your marriage, your work, your family…and even yourself. If you’ve been feeling emotionally drained, resentful, or stuck in criticism, this episode will help you find your way back to compassion, connection, and peace. ❤️ Are you ready to make your marriage amazing?  I’d be honored to walk with you. Book a free coaching call here: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation 🤗 Thanks for listening, please like, subscribe, and leave me a 5 star review, so that I can continue to provide helpful relationship content for all of us. Book a Free Consultation with Jane: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation   Welcome to Happy in the Middle, with your host, Certified Life Coach, Jane Copier.  Happy in the Middle is a podcast for Christian women who want to make the second half of life, the BEST half. 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