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
32 episodes
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...
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Episode 32
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18:34
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 ...
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Episode 31
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11:38
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...
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Episode 30
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13:53
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.
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Episode 29
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14:14
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...
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Episode 28
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22:44
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...
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Episode 27
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16:37
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...
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Episode 26
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16:09
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 ...
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Episode 25
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15:16
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 ...
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Episode 24
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21:55
Why Self-Compassion Is the New Wellness Routine
In today’s soul-stirring episode, Vicki Gardiner, LPC, reframes wellness for women in midlife. This isn’t another rigid routine—she invites you to explore a softer, more powerful path centered on self-compassion and inner balan...
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Episode 23
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11:27
Midlife, Hormones, and the Invitation to Live Well
“Midlife, Hormones, and the Invitation to Live Well”Are you a woman in your 40s or 50s feeling like your body, mind, and emotions are shifting—and you’re not sure what’s happening? You’re not alone.In this episode...
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Episode 22
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22:54
Calling & Purpose: Finding Meaning in Midlife & Rediscovering Who You Are
Calling & Purpose: Finding Meaning in Midlife & Rediscovering Who You AreAre you in your 40s, 50s, or 60s and wondering, What’s next for me? Maybe your kids are grown, your career feels less fulfilling, or you s...
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Episode 21
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21:28
Confidence: The Fruit of Showing Up and Staying the Course
So many of us believe confidence is something we need before we begin—that once we feel ready, brave, and sure of ourselves, then we’ll finally step into our dreams. But the truth is, confidence isn’t the starting plac...
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Episode 20
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16:09
Consistency + Commitment: Turning Courage into True Transformation
Courage is a beautiful starting place—it lights the fire, stirs your soul, and nudges you out of your comfort zone. But courage alone won’t carry you across the finish line. In this episode, we’ll talk about the two quiet forces that actuall...
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Episode 19
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21:57
Why Courage Is the Bridge Between Clarity and Change
You can have all the clarity in the world—know exactly what you want, see the path ahead—and still stay stuck. Why? Because clarity without courage leaves you standing on the edge of change, too afraid to move forward.In this episode of ...
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Episode 18
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13:41
Why Clarity Is the First Step Toward a Vibrant Life
Do you ever feel like you’re moving fast but not really moving forward? In this episode, we explore why clarity is the foundation for living a vibrant, joy-filled life.You’ll discover:Why we often resist clar...
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Episode 17
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21:24
Rediscovering Who You Are in Midlife
Have you ever looked around and wondered: Who am I now? After years of caring for everyone else—children, family, career—it’s easy to lose sight of your own identity. In this heartfelt episode, Vicki Gardiner invites you into the sacred process...
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Episode 16
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27:00
What Your Soul Needs Right Now
In the rush of everyday life, it’s easy to forget to check in with the deepest part of ourselves — our soul. In this episode of Life of Joy & Purpose, we slow down together to ask one simple, life-giving q...
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Episode 15
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18:43
When Caring Hurts: Understanding Compassion Fatigue- PART 2
Are you emotionally drained from constantly caring for others? Do you feel like you're holding everything together—but falling apart inside?Part 2 of 2In this heartfelt episode of Life of Joy & Purpose, thera...
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Episode 14
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22:29
When Caring Hurts: Understanding Compassion Fatigue- PART 1
Are you emotionally drained from constantly caring for others? Do you feel like you're holding everything together—but falling apart inside?Part 1 of 2In this heartfelt episode of Life of Joy & Purpose, thera...
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Episode 13
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23:43
Finding Purpose After a Major Life Shift
Have you recently walked through a major life change and found yourself wondering, “Who am I now?” If so, you are not alone—and this episode was made with you in mind.In this soulful conversation, therapi...
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Episode 12
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16:54
Friendship Shifts: Letting Go, Making Room
In this heartfelt episode, Vicki Gardiner explores the quiet—and often painful—evolution of friendship in midlife. If you’ve felt the ache of growing apart, the sting of a slow fade, or the longing for deeper, more aligned connections, this con...
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Episode 11
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17:27
The Gentle Art of Starting Again
Starting over doesn’t have to be loud, dramatic, or perfect.In this deeply encouraging episode of Life of Joy & Purpose, Vicki Gardiner, LPC invites you to explore what it means to begin again—with grace, gentleness, and tru...
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Episode 10
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7:32
When You Don’t Feel Like Yourself Anymore — Finding Your Way Back
Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “I just don’t feel like me anymore?"You’re not alone.In this heartfelt episode of Life of Joy & Purpose, Vicki Gardiner, LPC and midlife coach, speaks directly ...
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Episode 9
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14:10
Trading Busy for Fulfilled: Rewriting the Story of Your Worth
Do you ever feel like your worth is tied to how much you can get done in a day?In this heartfelt episode, we explore why so many women in midlife live in constant motion—doing, helping, fixing, producing—and how that busyness can quietly...
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Episode 8
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9:28