Mid-Life Mommy to Empty Nester
Lena cracked open the playbook on mid‑life transformation when she launched her “Mid‑Life Mommy to Empty Nester” podcast in 2021. What began as candid conversations about weight loss, faith, and parenting has blossomed into 57 episodes and counting—each one a roadmap for navigating life’s biggest transitions with humor, grit, and divine inspiration.
After fourteen years devoted to nurturing her four children, Lena stepped into the classroom, earning her degree in education and, ultimately, a master’s in Reading. For over a decade she’s served as a Reading Intervention specialist, blending research‑backed strategies with heartfelt mentorship to help students unlock their potential.
By day, you’ll find Lena championing young readers; by night, she’s a Rare Faith Facilitator, crafting workshops, newsletters, and blog posts that teach the kind of faith “that causes things to happen” in finances, relationships, and personal growth. From her popular posts—“Hard Isn’t Hard Anymore” and “I’m a GOOD Teacher”—to her immersive Genius Boot Camp® events, Lena empowers busy parents and professionals to trade overwhelm for confidence and purpose.
Whether you’re wrestling with money mindsets, parenting hurdles, or the empty‑nest blues, Lena’s blend of classroom wisdom and faith‑based tools will help you love yourself as God loves you—and step boldly into your next chapter.
www.breakthrough-mindsets.com
Mid-Life Mommy to Empty Nester
Episode 57- Mid-Life Mommy- Laughter is the Best Medicine
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From Google: "What causes you to laugh?
Laughter starts with activation of the ventromedial prefrontal cortex, which produces endorphins that are intended to alleviate pain. One study showed that within four-tenths of a second of exposure to something potentially funny, an electrical wave moved through the cerebral cortex, the largest part of the brain.Oct 5, 2018
What does the brain do when you laugh?
Laughter enhances your intake of oxygen-rich air, stimulates your heart, lungs and muscles, and increases the endorphins that are released by your brain. Activate and relieve your stress response."