{"podcast":{"title":"The Centered Midlife: Reclaiming Our Worth From The Inside Out","slug":"the-centered-midlife-reclaiming-our-worth-from-the-inside-out-6385323","podcast_index_feed_id":6385323,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/d86a5224/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://learntoloveyourstory.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/36208465/36208465-1768442051432-bc5c9c7538a9a.jpg","author":"Dr. Natalie Marr, Clinical Psychologist and Midlife Expert","episode_count":138,"summary":"For too long, women in midlife have been the shock absorbers for their families and careers, leaving themselves last on the list. But what if the \"Crisis\" is actually an invitation? Join Clinical Psychologist Dr. Natalie as she helps you navigate the midlife transition with humor, heart, and science to help you shift from external validation to internal peace. The Centered Midlife is your weekly guide to unlearning the \"shoulds,\" healing perfectionism, and reclaiming your worth. You don’t need to fix yourself; you just need to find yourself again.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-centered-midlife-reclaiming-our-worth-from-the-inside-out-6385323"},"episode":{"title":"Choosing Yourself in Midlife","slug":"choosing-yourself-in-midlife","published_at":"2025-04-10T04:55:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-centered-midlife-reclaiming-our-worth-from-the-inside-out-6385323/choosing-yourself-in-midlife","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-centered-midlife-reclaiming-our-worth-from-the-inside-out-6385323","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-nataliemidlifecoach/episodes/Choosing-Yourself-in-Midlife-e31bc6k","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/d86a5224/podcast/play/101084820/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-3-9%2F398135732-44100-2-1df975e2d51ba.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Dr. Natalie explores the importance of self-reflection, particularly for women in midlife. She discusses the challenges of perimenopause, the impact of cultural pressures on women's self-worth, and the necessity of prioritizing oneself. Through personal anecdotes and insights, she emphasizes the significance of making small choices that affirm one's value and well-being, encouraging listeners to break free from societal conditioning and choose themselves first.Keywords: self-care, perimenopause, mental health, women empowerment, midlife crisis, self-reflection, gender expectations, personal growth, choosing yourself, emotional well-being Takeaways Self-reflection is crucial for understanding personal priorities. Many women in midlife struggle to prioritize themselves. Perimenopause can significantly affect mental health and mood. It's important to recognize the small choices we make daily. Cultural pressures often dictate women's sense of worth. Choosing oneself is a radical act of self-care. Women are conditioned to prioritize others over themselves. Small decisions can lead to significant changes in self-worth. Empowerment comes from recognizing and acting on personal needs. You are not alone in your struggles; community support is vital. Chapters 00:00 Identifying What Matters Most 06:35 Navigating Perimenopause and Self-Care Choices 12:16 The Impact of Gendered Expectations 18:28 Empowerment Through Small ChoicesTo Learn More About Dr. Natalie Marr, check her out at:⁠LearnToLoveYourStory.com⁠ (https://learntoloveyourstory.com) DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast and video is not a replacement for therapy and is not clinical, medical, or mental health treatment. Dr. Natalie Marr is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Minnesota. Her work with…","meta_description":"In this episode, Dr. Natalie explores the importance of self-reflection, particularly for women in midlife. She discusses the challenges of perimenopause,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1565,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-centered-midlife-reclaiming-our-worth-from-the-inside-out-6385323/episodes/choosing-yourself-in-midlife/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-centered-midlife-reclaiming-our-worth-from-the-inside-out-6385323/choosing-yourself-in-midlife.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}