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
BE YOUR OWN BEST FRIEND: A GUIDED MEDITATION
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The most important relationship you have in life is the one you have with yourself.
In this guided meditation, I offer a gentle practice to observe your inner dialogue and compassionately tend to the positive and supportive friend inside of you.
🎧 Settle in, press play, and be your own best friend.
xo Karli
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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. Thanks for joining me here today. The most important relationship you have in life is the one you have with yourself. This guided meditation helps you nurture positive and supportive inner dialogue. Do the work to build a positive and thriving relationship with yourself, and life starts to look and feel really, really good! Let's begin, my friend. Start by finding a comfortable spot to either sit or lie down. Wiggle and fidget a bit to settle in, and then close your eyes or lower your gaze, if that feels better for you. Focus on your breath. At your own pace, take three rounds of deep inhales through your nose, hold at the top, and long exhales through your mouth. Notice the movement of your belly and chest as you breathe. And then from there, return to your natural, calm breathing pattern. Now bring your awareness inward. As thoughts drift in, notice them without judgment or criticism. Allow them to show up and dissipate. Do not hold them in your mind. Neutrally observe, my friend. Tune into your body as you observe these thoughts float in and out of your mind. Are there any shifts happening? Any tension building or fading? Any sensations making themselves known? Continue to neutrally observe. Take a deep breath in hold at the top and exhale. Think about what you observed over the past few minutes. What tone was your inner voice using? How did her words impact your body? Was your inner voice showing up as a protective critic, or was she showing up as a supportive friend? Invite her to stand in front of you now. If she showed up as a critic today, give her a hug. Tell her you love her, and thank her for trying to help you. Hold her hand. Let her know you've got this and she is most helpful when she is supportive, kind, and positive. If she showed up as a supportive friend, tell her thank you for seeing you. Give her a hug of gratitude. Tell her how much you appreciate her positive outlook, compassion and care. Tell her you love her. Take a deep breath in, hold at the top, and exhale. To reinforce the love and compassion you have for yourself, place a hand over your heart. Repeat these affirmations after me. Feel each one in your body as you say it out
loud or to yourself:- I am building a relationship with myself rooted in love, kindness, and compassionate support.-My loving inner voice shapes a life that feels inspiring and full of possibilities.- I treat myself as my own best friend. Take a deep breath in, hold at the top, and exhale. Start to bring your awareness back to the space you're in. Feel the surface beneath you, gently wiggle your fingers and toes. When you're ready, flutter open your eyes. Acknowledge how you met yourself with compassion, love, and kindness today. Each intentional moment of self-love fosters a positive and thriving relationship with yourself. Carry that with you, my friend. Revisit this meditation whenever you want a gentle practice to observe your inner dialogue and compassionately tend to the positive and supportive friend inside of you. She is the most important person in your life. Treat her kindly and with love and compassion, and life will feel really, really good. Thank you for spending time with me today. I'd love to hear from you. Send me an email at karli@flipsideofmidlife.com to say hello, share feedback, or ask me a question. I look forward to meeting you here again on Wednesdays for my regular episodes and every other Sunday for my guided meditations and visualizations. Be well, my friend!
