{"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":"The Exhausting Lie that Perfectionism Sold You","slug":"the-exhausting-lie-that-perfectionism-sold-you","published_at":"2026-05-22T11:29:53+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-centered-midlife-reclaiming-our-worth-from-the-inside-out-6385323/the-exhausting-lie-that-perfectionism-sold-you","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/The-Exhausting-Lie-that-Perfectionism-Sold-You-e3jnmf3","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/d86a5224/podcast/play/120362915/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-22%2F424653715-44100-2-809ae458b543f.mp3","summary":"Summary: This episode explores the impact of perfectionism, societal conditioning, and hormonal changes during midlife on women's mental health. Dr. Natalie shares data, personal insights, and practical advice to help women love themselves and navigate this transformative phase with resilience. Keywords: midlife, women, perfectionism, mental health, hormonal changes, self-love, resilience, menopause, societal conditioning Key topics: ​Perfectionism and its impact on mental health ​The connection between hormonal changes and emotional well-being ​Societal conditioning and self-betrayal in women ​Practical steps to cultivate self-love and resilience Sound bites: \"Relearn who you are and what you want.\" \"Deserving love even when you screw up.\" \"You do not have to be good.\" Chapters: 00:00 The Burden of Perfectionism in Midlife 03:24 Understanding the Mental Health Crisis for Women 11:29 The Impact of Hormonal Changes and Medical Misunderstandings 28:13 Reclaiming Self-Worth and Breaking Free from Perfectionism 36:18 Introduction and Disclaimer 37:55 Crisis Resources and Support Resources & Links to Connect with Dr. Natalie: Learn to Love Your Story Coaching - ⁠ https://learntoloveyourstory.com ⁠ Dr. Natalie’s Counseling Practice - ⁠https://nataliemarcounseling.com⁠ If you are in MN, book your free 15-minute consultation with Dr. Natalie. Facebook: ⁠ ⁠⁠facebook.com/learntoloveyourstory ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ instagram.com/dr.nataliemarr⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linked In: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/natalie-m-marr-psy-d-lp-6a9298147 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠tiktok.com/@doc.natalie⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources: Mary Oliver's Wild Geese Poem - https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45587/wild-geese Women's Health Initiative Study - https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/women-s-health-initiative Understanding Perf…","meta_description":"Summary: This episode explores the impact of perfectionism, societal conditioning, and hormonal changes during midlife on women's mental health. Dr. Natal…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2296,"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/the-exhausting-lie-that-perfectionism-sold-you/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/the-exhausting-lie-that-perfectionism-sold-you.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}