It has often been said that necessity is the mother of invention. Well, necessity dictated that I listen to the rumble in my heart, and make some long-overdue changes. The catalyst is not clear, but I suspect it has to do with the unauthentic feeling I had coaching nutrition clients over the last several years. I knew in my heart … Read More
Episode 121: Your Tribe is Your Human Necessity
Understanding our social nature as humans is vital to our sanity. If you think this sounds extreme, you may want to rethink the role of your tribes ~ aka communities. Whether they are familial, social, work-related, or hobby-related…the fact is that we need to be active in our communities to thrive. And sister, the older we get, the more we … Read More
Episode 120: SAD: An Involuntary Seasonal Tradition with Christina Montalvo
Not all traditions of fall and winter – like pumpkin-spice lattes and football parties – are pleasant. One tradition for many people is a serious illness: Seasonal Affective Disorder. In this episode, we are talking all about Seasonal Affective Disorder [SAD] If you are in midlife, this is important information to be aware of. The fact of the matter is … Read More
Episode 119: Crazy Calorie Conversations that are Brainwashing You
How many jokes have you heard about calories? You know the ones where they don’t count if you’re standing up or upside down or if it’s your birthday yada yada yada. Those are just some of the funny ones but there are also some pretty serious ones. These conversations can do a lot of damage. The fact of the matter … Read More
Episode 118: You Have a Super Power
You have a superpower. This superpower will be best utilized when you least expect it to work for you. This superpower comes with benefits, but beware because a certain mindset can ruin it. Did these statements get you wondering? The answers are laid out for you here on the Air Hug Community podcast. This eye-opening episode is one that everyone … Read More
Episode 117: When You Don’t Feel Happy About the Holidays, It’s OK
The holiday season is right around the corner. Already we are being bombarded by the media with all sorts of scenarios of what the ‘perfect’ holiday should look like. The fact is there is no perfect holiday. We are under no obligation to conform to anyone’s idea of a perfect holiday let alone a little voice in our brain called … Read More
Episode 116: Your Brain on Menopause
Are men’s and women’s brains different? You’re going to want to listen to this episode to find out what’s actually not obvious. And you’re also going to want to know how midlife plays a big role in this whole brain thing. When we say things are not all in your head, they kind of are lol. Tune in and listen … Read More
Episode 114: The Little Episode with Big Impact
Why should you view your obligations as privileges? The short answer is that every day above good ground is a good day. [Thank you to Pitbull ] Look, once you get to midlife, literally waking up every day is a privilege. Instead of viewing the things that you must do as dreadful, why not consider them as privileges? Here you … Read More
Episode 115: Trapped in My Sports Bra with Author Marlene Kern Fischer
You are in for a treat today we have some real conversations about what really happens in midlife. My guest today is Marlene Kern Fisher and she wrote a couple of books but one was called “Trapped in My Sports Bra And Other Harrowing Tales”. And we are here to talk about her hilarious take on midlife. Get your tissues … Read More
Episode 113: The Shocking Truth
This may come as a shock to you, but I have found happiness comes from the absence of this attitude and behavior. Here is a little hint, this mantra will change the way you go about life. Balance not perfection The difference between valence in perfection can be thought of as the difference between abstinence in the calm ability to … Read More