{"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":"Why Burning Out at 50 Is More About Brain Habits Than Age — And How to Change It","slug":"why-burning-out-at-50-is-more-about-brain-habits-than-age-and-how-to-change-it","published_at":"2026-03-05T02:20:47+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-centered-midlife-reclaiming-our-worth-from-the-inside-out-6385323/why-burning-out-at-50-is-more-about-brain-habits-than-age-and-how-to-change-it","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/Why-Burning-Out-at-50-Is-More-About-Brain-Habits-Than-Age--And-How-to-Change-It-e3fv5mn","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/d86a5224/podcast/play/116413591/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-5%2F419318623-44100-2-f72b52e52ef75.mp3","summary":"Summary In this conversation, Dr. Natalie reflects on her journey through midlife, particularly focusing on the challenges of perimenopause and the emotional turmoil that often accompanies it. She discusses the importance of letting go of societal expectations and the pressure to conform, emphasizing the need for self-acceptance and compassion. Dr. Natalie also explores the concept of procedural memory and how our ingrained habits can shape our perceptions and emotional responses. Ultimately, she encourages listeners to redefine their narratives and embrace a centered midlife, free from the burdens of self-judgment and societal standards. Episode 117: Expert Advice on Addressing the #1 Symptom in Perimenopause: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/y7WjcCkjf1b or https://youtu.be/GFTFQGbN1rg Keywords: midlife, perimenopause, self-acceptance, emotional health, procedural memory, self-compassion, personal growth, women empowerment, mental health, life transitions Takeaways Turning 50 can be a liberating experience. It's important to decide what truly matters to us. Perimenopause can bring significant emotional challenges. Irritability is a common symptom of hormonal changes. 95% of our thoughts and behaviors are pre-programmed. We can reprogram our thoughts to be more compassionate. Self-acceptance is crucial for mental well-being. We often hold ourselves to unrealistic standards. It's essential to shift our narratives about ourselves. You are not broken; you are a work in progress. Sound bites "I was waking up that way." "Tell yourself a new story." "You are not broken." Chapters 00:00 Embracing Midlife: A New Perspective 06:35 Reprogramming the Mind: Breaking Free from Old Habits 12:20 Redefining Self-Worth: A Journey to Centered Midlife…","meta_description":"Summary In this conversation, Dr. Natalie reflects on her journey through midlife, particularly focusing on the challenges of perimenopause and the emotio…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1518,"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/why-burning-out-at-50-is-more-about-brain-habits-than-age-and-how-to-change-it/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/why-burning-out-at-50-is-more-about-brain-habits-than-age-and-how-to-change-it.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}