FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE® with Karli Newman
Hi there! I'm Karli Newman, and this is my podcast, FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®.
In my mid-40s, my positive mindset was tested. I felt life was passing me by. I was restless in my career even though I loved my job, and exhausted after years of ignoring my self-care. PLUS the hormonal shifts of perimenopause were affecting me in ways I didn't know or understand.
Externally I maintained a positive attitude. Internally I struggled with changing my life’s direction. I didn't talk about it and it took me years to work through it.
Over time I took some big leaps, including a move back to Arizona. I created a new approach to my life and maximized my innate positivity. That’s how I ended up here - helping women like you tap into your positive mindset and inner expertise to see and seize the possibilities around you. I don’t want you to do this alone!
I’m a certified coach focused on whole-life wellness. I know from personal experience what a transformational time of life this is and how challenging it feels sometimes! I’m here to help you navigate obstacles, uncover how to move forward, and continue your unique journey of personal growth and self-discovery.
I intentionally create short episodes that fit into your busy life and get you thinking about your well-being. I cover topics that the women in this community care about (that's you BTW!).
Wherever you are in midlife and beyond, there’s space here to honor who you’ve been, love who you are, and be excited about who you are becoming.
This is the FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE® and it's a glorious place to be!
Go ahead...binge all of my episodes. xo Karli
FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE® with Karli Newman
FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®: THE QUIET POWER OF ALONE TIME
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Over the past two weeks, you’ve been invited to lean into self-love and define self-care on your own terms. This week, I want to highlight a form of self-care that may not be on your radar.
This short episode is about a form of self-care I believe is essential in midlife and beyond: quality time alone. Inside, I share why it matters, how it supports self-love and emotional well-being, and why it’s worth planning for - whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert.
Join me to explore three powerful benefits of alone time!
xo Karli
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In last week's episode, I shared about self-care and how to create an easy, sustainable guilt-free practice. This week I want to discuss a form of self-care that I believe is essential in midlife and beyond. Keep listening to hear what it is and the difference it can make in your life. Hi there, my friend. It's me, Karli, your favorite Gen X dealer of positive vibes, Life and Wellness coach, and founder of FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®, a community for women in midlife and beyond. Thank you for joining me here today. I look forward to spending this time with you each week. If you're new here, I hope I get to be part of your weekly podcast lineup. Are you ready to hear about one of my favorite ways to practice self-care in midlife and beyond? Here it is, my friend- spending quality time alone. That's right. Intentionally being alone. How does that sound to you? If you're an introvert, you have known the beauty of solitude for a very long time. What I have to say today will be reinforcement rather than enlightenment. I'm an extrovert, however, so I didn't realize how much I needed to spend time by myself until I entered my late forties. Let's be real. Introvert or extrovert, our busy lifestyles don't make it easy to create space for quality alone time. We must be thoughtful and plan for it just like we do any other form of self-care. Why do I feel alone time is essential in midlife and beyond? Here are my top three reasons. First, alone time helps you connect with yourself. When we reach midlife and beyond, so much of life has been shaped around other people's needs or even shared needs. Family, work, relationships, responsibilities. Alone time allows you to focus on no one but yourself. Assess feelings and needs more easily, determine what you want during this season, and imagine the possibilities that lie ahead. Understand what you are ready to release. Quality time with yourself makes it easier to listen and nurture self-love. Second, alone time supports your emotional wellbeing and nervous system. This season of life brings a lot of change with it- externally and internally. Alone time provides processing and decompression time. There's only you to focus on and you can choose to spend it however you want to. Maybe you spend it lounging at home or putzing around an antique shop. Perhaps nature calls to you and you reset your stress levels with a hike or run. Spend time with yourself on a regular basis to reap the benefits. Third, quiet alone time boosts creativity and curiosity. Being alone allows you to choose what enters your world. Without unwanted input or distraction, your mind has space to wander, imagine, and explore. Don't be surprised when you experience an influx of ideas, insights, and fresh perspectives you hadn't given yourself space to notice before. These are three reasons why I think alone time is essential in midlife and beyond. What do you think? What would you add to this list? I'd love to know your thoughts about alone time and this episode. Reach out to me at karli@flipsideofmidlife.com to share. Thank you for joining me here today. I hope to see you next Wednesday when I show up to help you reflect on a month of self-love and self-care. Can't wait to meet you here for it! Take care and be well, my friend.
