Life in the Middle with Sharona Patrice
Life in the Middle is the place where Sharona Patrice, Certified Empowerment and Life Coach, explores real conversations, situations, and reflections about life topics we all go through. Opinions you think to yourself or only say privately with the people you trust most. It's the space in between where you are and where you want to be in different areas of your life. This podcast navigates the highs and lows (and in-betweens) of personal life, work & career, relationships, and all types of life stuff -- because life be lifin'!
Episodes
48 episodes
Escaping Reality
What happens when the world feels like too much and you're running on empty?In this solo episode, I’m unpacking the ways we try to escape ourselves through distraction, overconsumption, or hyperfocus on everything outside of us. I...
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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22:11
Solo Business Fundamentals
The difference between entrepreneurial success and failure isn't about your business plan; it's about what's already inside of you.In this episode, I talk about the unglamorous reality of building a business alone and reveal the f...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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33:21
Copy-Paste Culture
I’ve been noticing the same recycled language, copied captions, and business strategies being passed around like scripts. But where’s the real person behind the brand?This conversation is my honest take on the rise of copy-paste culture ...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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29:40
Career Pivot with Kristina Butler
What happens when the career you've worked so hard to build no longer fits who you're becoming? This week, Kristina Butler, a talent acquisition and workforce strategy leader, career clarity coach, and founder of
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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46:35
Working Hard
We’ve all heard it — if you just work hard enough, success will come. But what happens when you give everything, follow the rules, and still miss the mark?After hearing a well-known entrepreneur on a popular podcast share how she ...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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24:14
Social Imposters
Have you ever come across a post on social media that sounded too good to be true? I’ve been seeing more and more content that appears genuine and inspirational on the surface but is built on half-truths, recycled stories, and carefully craf...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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33:20
Relationship Seeds
What if the real growth in your life and business had nothing to do with strategy and everything to do with how you create relationships? I'm back from a national business conference, and while I could recap the speakers and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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21:59
Alone But Not Lonely with Lorena Lopez
What if happiness didn’t hinge on a relationship status? What if joy, freedom, and romance were already yours to create? I invited one of my closest friends, Lorena Lopez, to have the kind of honest, soul-stirring conversation we usually...
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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37:47
Father-Daughter Dynamics
What happens when the relationship with your father doesn't fall neatly into the "daddy's girl" or "deadbeat dad" category? What if it's just...complicated? This is how I'd describe the relationship with my father. As Father’...
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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38:17
Friendship Breakdown
Let’s be honest. Sometimes we don’t recognize what we need from our friendships until we're deep into them, and a problem comes surfaces. In this episode, I'm talking about the ways we approach relationships and how some friendships break apart...
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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40:30
Season 3 Kickoff
After a much-needed break, I’m back behind the mic with more intention and alignment. I’ve been healing my body, getting real about what entrepreneurship looks like for me, and reconnecting with myself through rest, play, and movement. From Pil...
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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25:04
Episode 36: New & Good Gratitude
Do you ever take the time to focus on all the new and good things happening in your life? That's what I'm doing in this final episode of season 2; reflecting on the positive and good things that have happened this year and fo...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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36:40
Episode 35: Empowered Woman
Are you aware of your power as a woman? This recent outcome of the US presidential election has caused anxiety and uncertainty about the future. It has also highlighted concerns about women's rights and how society looks at a...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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26:03
Episode 34: Divorce in the Middle
There is a complex and often overlooked "middle space" of divorce, where we struggle with grief, loss, and the daunting task of rebuilding our lives.Going through a divorce is an intense experience that touches every facet of a pe...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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37:55
Episode 33: Creative Block
Do you feel like your creative well has run dry? Have you been blocked off from ideas, staring at a blank page, or hitting a creative wall? In this week's episode, I talk about creative blocks – those moments in the mid...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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30:15
Episode 32: Poor Choice Relationships
Have you ever wondered why as strong, capable women, we sometimes find ourselves entangled in relationships that don't serve us?In this episode, I share some real and relatable stories about poor relationship choices I've made in ...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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37:35
Episode 31: Social Disconnect
Is social media helping us build real connections or is it quietly pulling us apart?In this episode, I dive into how social media might be impacting our relationships both online and in real life. After a recent conversation with ...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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33:38
Episode 30: The 3 E’s of Possibility
Ever wonder why some people have big, bold (audacious) dreams and others can't see beyond the basics? Three major factors shape our perception of success: our immediate environment, what we're exposed to, and the types of c...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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23:27
Episode 29: Dreams to Reality
You’re ready to elevate and shift into the life of your dreams. So, how do you turn your dreams into reality?In this episode, I’m getting real about what it takes to stop dreaming and start doing. Making your dreams a reality isn’...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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30:06
Episode 28: Social Sharing Dilemma
Do you share anything and everything on social media? In this episode, I talk about the social sharing dilemma - what to share and how much to share on social media. Let's discuss how our interactions online impact our lives,...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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28:31
Episode 27: To Tell The Truth
Let's just be honest...we are all out here telling lies. We are bathed and surrounded by a culture of dishonesty. We are constantly lying. From white lies to major deceptions, we avoid telling the truth to protect feelings, s...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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27:36
Episode 26: Time, Money & Energy
In this episode, I talk about the importance of being intentional with how you spend your time, money, and energy. These are the three most valuable assets needed to create a meaningful and fulfilling life and business. I share from the perspec...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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39:49
Episode 25: Mask of Pain
In this episode, I touch on how we’ve been conditioned to put on a facade of happiness while dealing with the hard parts of life, internal struggle, and… We lie and say that we’re okay, even when we are not. Instead of talking about our pain, w...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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34:26
Episode 24: Myths of Small Business
Let’s talk about owning a small business!We are living in a time when creatives, entrepreneurs, and coaches are taking advantage of the opportunity to own a small business. I notice that many business owners quit or are dishearten...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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39:33
