Life Of Joy & Purpose With Vicki Gardiner, LPC
Life of Joy & Purpose is the go-to podcast for women in life transitions ready to rediscover their passion, purpose, and confidence. Hosted by Licensed Professional Counselor and Life Coach Vicki Gardiner, each episode offers mindset tools and intentional strategies to help you move forward with clarity and joy. You’re not starting over — you’re stepping into who you were always meant to be.
Episodes
47 episodes
Finding Peace in the Middle of Unfinished Stories
Finding Peace in the Middle of Unfinished StoriesHow to Stay Grounded When Life Hasn’t Resolved YetFeeling behind in life? Wondering if you missed your chance, made the wrong choices, or should...
You’re Not Starting Over—You’re Starting From Wisdom
Feeling behind in life in your 40s or 50s? Wondering if you missed your chance, made the wrong choices, or should be further along by now?In this powerful therapy-informed episode, licensed therapist and coach Vicki Gardiner br...
Releasing the Inner Critic That Keeps You Playing Small
Releasing the Inner Critic That Keeps You Playing Small | Stop Harsh Self-Talk in MidlifeDo you ever feel like no matter how much you do… it’s never enough?If you’re constantly second-guessing yourself, replaying conversations, ...
Why Rest Feels So Hard—and How to Receive It Without Guilt
Why Rest Feels So Hard—and How to Receive It Without GuiltBurnout Disguised as Productivity in MidlifeAre you exhausted… but can’t seem to rest?If you’re a midlife woman feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained...
When You Realize… This Isn’t Actually Who You Are
When You Realize… This Isn’t Actually Who You Are Why your body feels exhausted when you’re living out of alignmentFeeling off in midlife but can’t explain why? You’re not broken—you may be living ...
Living Authentically When Everyone Depends on You
Title: Living Authentically When Everyone Depends on You Subtitle: Why You’re Losing Yourself—and the One Check-In That Brings You BackIf you’re the one everyone relies on—the strong one, the fixer, the emotional anchor...
It Might Not Be Your Hormones: The Nervous System Truth About Women’s Libido in Midlife
If your libido has changed and you’ve immediately thought, “It must be my hormones”… this episode may shift everything.In this episode, therapist and women’s mental health coach Vicki Gardiner explores a deeper, science-backe...
You’re Allowed to Want More—Even If Life Is “Fine”
You’re Allowed to Want More—Even If Life Is “Fine”Do you ever feel like your life looks good on the outside—but something still feels missing?In this episode, therapist and life coach Vicki Gardiner explores why so many capable, h...
From Survival Mode to Soul-Led Living
From Survival Mode to Soul-Led LivingAre you constantly handling responsibilities, solving problems, and supporting everyone around you — but feeling disconnected from yourself?In this episode, therapist and life coach Vicki Gardi...
The Power of Letting Go of What No Longer Fits
The Power of Letting Go of What No Longer FitsMany high-capacity women reach midlife and quietly realize something important: they are carrying roles, responsibilities, and expectations that no longer fit the life they want to liv...
Rediscovering Purpose Without Reinventing Your Whole Life
Rediscovering Purpose Without Reinventing Your Whole LifeAre you a high-achieving, overfunctioning woman who feels restless — but terrified of blowing up your life?In this episode, licensed therapist and life coach Vicki Gardiner ...
When You Ask, “Is This All There Is?”—You’re Not Ungrateful, You’re Waking Up
Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Is this all there is?” — and then immediately felt guilty for even thinking it?If you’ve built a good life… If you love your family… If you’ve done the responsible, fait...
Trusting Yourself Again After Years of Putting Everyone Else First
Have you ever looked up and realized you don’t even know what you want anymore?If you’ve spent years being the planner, the strong one, the responsible one — this episode is for you.In today’s conversation, we’re talking about wha...
Boundaries That Protect Your Peace (Without Burning Bridges)
Do you struggle with overgiving… and then feel resentment creeping in?In this episode of Life of Joy and Purpose, we’re talking about how to set healthy boundaries without guilt — and without damaging the relationships that matt...
The Guilt That Keeps Caregivers Stuck (And How to Loosen Its Grip)
Guilt doesn’t always shout. Sometimes it whispers.In this episode of Life of Joy & Purpose, we’re talking directly to midlife women and silent supporters—the ones who carry responsibility quietly, love deeply...
Unshakable Confidence When Life Feels Unsteady
How to Borrow Strength From the Woman You’ve Already BeenBuilding self-confidence in midlife • Overcoming self-doubt • Finding confidence when life feels uncertain • Emotional resilience for womenIn this emotional and grounding ep...
Letting Go of the Version of You Who Did It All
There comes a season—often in midlife or during caregiving—when the version of you who “did it all” no longer fits.In this episode of Life of Joy & Purpose, we’re talking about the quiet identity loss so many women experience ...
The Quiet Exhaustion No One Talks About (And Why You’re Not Broken)
The Quiet Exhaustion No One Talks About (And Why You’re Not Broken)It’s the beginning of the year… and you’re already tired.Not the kind of tired that goes away with sleep—but the quiet exhaustion that settles into your bones afte...
The In-Between Season: Starting the New Year Without Rushing Yourself
The In-Between Season: Starting the New Year Without Rushing YourselfJanuary often arrives with pressure to reset, plan, and become something new — but for many midlife women and caregivers, the heart isn’t ready to sprint forward yet.
Surviving the Holidays as a Caregiver:Stress, Support & Simple Ways to Find Peace
The holidays can feel especially overwhelming for family caregivers, midlife women, and anyone juggling aging parents, dementia care, chronic illness, or nonstop emotional labor. In this heart-centered episode, thera...
When the Holidays Hurt: Finding Peace, Presence, and Purpose Amid the Pressure
The holidays can stir up more than joy — they can awaken grief, shame, exhaustion, and the voice of your inner critic. In this heartfelt episode, Vicki Gardiner shares gentle truths and practical steps for navigating loss, financial stress, and...
Grace in the Chaos – Gratitude, Peace & Purpose in the Holiday Season
“Grace in the Chaos: Finding Gratitude, Peace & Purpose During the Holidays”Feeling overwhelmed by the holidays? 🎄 Between the shopping lists, family expectations, and endless to-dos, it’s easy to lose yourself in the chaos. I...
The Season of Gratitude: Simple Practices to Cultivate Joy, Peace & Presence
As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, this episode of Life of Joy & Purpose invites you to slow down and rediscover the beauty of gratitude. Host Vicki Gardiner, LPC shares heartfelt reflections and powerful daily ...
Preparing Your Heart (and Home) for the Holidays: Self-Care, Relationships & Budget Peace
Description: Feeling overwhelmed by the upcoming holidays? In this heartfelt episode, therapist and life coach Vicki Gardiner, LPC, shares how to prepare your mind, heart, and home for the holiday season with peace and ...