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Mindful Life Changes: Weekly Affirmations For Midlife

A weekly affirmations podcast that takes a deep dive into the heart of life's transitions for those 40 and over. From embracing an empty nest and caring for elderly parents to navigating the body and mind changes of a certain age and reshaping careers. Every Sunday night, join host, Valerie Mekki, offering a blend of mindfulness practices, heartfelt affirmations, and real-life stories to guide you through the evolving landscape of midlife. Whether it involves professional pivots, personal growth, or embracing the changes within, this podcast is designed to create a comforting space where you can learn, grow, and thrive together.

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102. What If Everything Turned Out OK? Breaking Free From Either/Or Thinking After 40

April 27, 2025 • Valerie Mekki • Episode 102

Do you feel trapped in either/or thinking? "I can either advance my career OR be present for my family." "I can pursue meaningful work OR maintain financial security." This restrictive mindset is one of midlife's biggest mental traps, forcing us to believe we must sacrifice one important value for another.

In this perspective-shifting episode, discover how to break free from linear thinking and embrace a more expansive "yes and" approach to life after 40. Host Valerie Mekki shares her personal journey from believing she had to choose between stability OR fulfillment to creating a path that honors both, along with wisdom gained from caring for her aging father.

You'll experience a unique affirmation practice featuring ten powerful "yes and" statements designed to rewire your thinking across career, relationships, personal growth, and time management. Learn why positive thinking must be paired with action and how asking "What if everything turned out OK?" can open doors you never knew existed. Press play to transform your limitations into possibilities and discover what might be waiting on the other side of "I'll try."

Formerly known as the "Mindful Career Change Podcast," I decided to broaden our conversation to cover all life transitions, not just our careers.

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