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
Find Joy When You’re Lost: A Guided Visualization
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We all feel a little lost at times. It's not easy to feel this way, but if you lean into the periods when you're questioning your purpose or sensing that something is shifting, you may be surprised by what comes out of it.
This visualization is an invitation to set aside self-judgment and striving to discover the joys that live in the ‘not knowing’ moments of midlife and beyond.
Being lost is a beginning, and you don't have to find your way alone. If you'd like a guide for this season, I invite you to book a no-cost private coaching consultation with me. Here’s the link: https://www.karlinewman.com/private-coaching
📩 I'd love to hear what surfaces for you! Reach out at karli@flipsideofmidlife.com
xo Karli
PS - Visit my new website focused on my private one-to-one services. I’d love to guide you as you honor where you are and explore what’s next! While you’re at it, join my FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE® email community!
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We all feel a little lost at times. It's not easy to feel this way, but if you lean into the periods when you're questioning your purpose or sensing that something is shifting, you may be surprised by what comes out of it. Hey there, my friend. It's me, Karli, your favorite Gen X dealer of positive vibes, Life and Wellness Coach, and community builder for women in midlife and beyond. Thank you for being here with me today. If you're feeling a little lost right now, I want you to know I've been there too, many times. I've learned through my own experiences, as well as from women I've walked besides during their journeys, that lost doesn't have to be scary. It might, in fact, be just what you need. This visualization is an invitation to set aside self-judgment and striving to discover the joys that live in the not knowing. Let's begin. Find a comfortable position seated or lying down, whatever feels really good for you right now. Fidget a bit, wiggle, settle in, and find just the right spot where you can let it all go. Start with a few slow, deep breaths and long exhales at your own pace. Breathe from your belly, my friend. And as we start here, notice the gentle rise and fall of your belly and your chest. And when you feel ready, go ahead and allow your breath to return to its natural rhythm Now my friend, picture yourself in your favorite type of natural environment. This isn't somewhere you've been before, and in fact, you have absolutely no idea where it could be. You are in awe of the beauty, solitude, and peace that surround you. For as far as you can see, there are no signs or indicators of where you are, and you're not worried. You know that you are safe You don't feel pressure to figure out anything in this place. Instinctively, you know this is a space for you to just be. Take a nice big breath in and exhale. And just check in with your body. Are there any sensations like tightness or discomfort, any residual stress, that remains in your body? If so, continue to take some slow, big belly breaths, letting these feelings dissipate on the exhale. And while you're doing that, continue to visualize this incredible, beautiful place that you're in. Let's explore. Go ahead and start to wander in this place. What have you noticed that you'd like to get a closer look at? Or maybe you've spotted a place where there might be a better view. Move slowly wherever you feel led, and on the way, tune into your senses to notice all the details around you. Time is not a concern here. There's no need to rush. Notice how expansive it feels in your soul to let go of the need to be anywhere else or to do anything else. What brings a smile to your face? What warms your heart? What might bring tears of joy to your eyes? What have you seen and noticed here that sparks joy inside of you? Find a place to sit in this place and take another deep breath in and exhale. Now repeat after me either out loud or to yourself. I am lost and I am safe. I am lost and I am finding my way. I am lost and I experience joy. Place both hands over your heart and bring up those joyful feelings. Savor them, my friend. You don't need a map with directions laid out for you. Find joy in the journey. The wandering can be sweet, and the not knowing can feel spacious and filled with possibilities. Keep listening, keep noticing, and keep following the small nudges toward what feels good for you. When you're ready, begin to bring your attention back to the space you're in. Notice the surface beneath you, the sounds around you. Maybe wiggle your fingers and toes a bit. And when you're ready, flutter open your eyes, my friend. Welcome back. Carry this with you today. Sometimes the most meaningful discoveries happen precisely when you let yourself wander. Lost can be filled with joy and may be exactly where you need to be. Being lost is a beginning, and you don't have to find your way alone. If you'd like a guide for this season, I invite you to book a no-cost private coaching consultation with me. Find the link in the show notes and transcript. Thank you again for joining me here today. Send me an email at karli@flipsideofmidlife.com to say hello, share feedback, or ask me a question. I love hearing from you. Join me every other Sunday for more guided meditations and visualizations, and every Wednesday for bite-sized episodes you can apply to your midlife and beyond. I look forward to meeting you here for all of it. Take care and be well, my friend.
