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Have you ever calculated how many summers you might have left? If you're in midlife, the answer might be both sobering and surprisingly motivating. After losing my mother in January, I've been thinking deeply about how mortality illuminates what truly matters in our lives.

When we do the math—25 to 35 summers remaining for those of us in our 50s or 60s—we suddenly see time differently. Not as an endless resource to be squandered, but as a precious gift to be savored. How many summers have you already let slip by, lost in to-do lists, people-pleasing, overworking, or waiting for "someday" to arrive? This episode isn't meant to depress you but to spark a revolution in how you approach each passing season.

Summer isn't about doing more—it's about being more present, more open, more authentically you. I share practical ways to reclaim your summer joy, including creating a "to-feel list" instead of a to-do list, saying yes to one experience you've always wanted to try, letting go of something weighing you down, and becoming a tourist in your own hometown. I even share my own revelation about using my backyard fire pit on a random Friday morning to capture that camping feeling I'd been missing.

The beautiful thing about midlife is that we finally know what matters. We understand that time is precious, yet we still have enough time to explore, reinvent ourselves, and play. This is the perfect moment to stop living for others and start living authentically for ourselves—without apology or hesitation.

Ready to make this one of the best summers you've had in years? Subscribe now and join me in using our remaining summers not as a countdown, but as a treasure map—filling our days with meaning, our evenings with wonder, and our lives with stories worth sharing.

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What if those persistent symptoms you've been struggling with – the stubborn weight gain, disrupted sleep, skin problems, or irregular periods – aren't just "normal aging" but signs your body is desperately trying to communicate with you? In this eye-opening conversation, certified integrative health practitioner Chelsea McLeod reveals why four out of five women battle hormone imbalances and, more importantly, how these issues can be resolved by addressing their root causes.

Chelsea shares her personal journey from corporate executive to hormone health expert after discovering that what she thought were inevitable "female problems" were actually fixable imbalances. Her transformation was so dramatic that colleagues, friends, and family members began seeking her help – leading to her current mission helping high-performing women recover their health, energy, and vitality.

You'll discover why those well-intentioned health habits might be working against you: morning coffee on an empty stomach, frequent small meals, excessive cardio, and even staying hydrated too close to bedtime. Chelsea breaks down simple yet powerful adjustments that can dramatically shift your hormonal landscape without deprivation or complicated protocols.

Most compelling are the stories of transformation – women who not only shed weight quickly (often 5-10 pounds in the first two weeks) but also experience profound improvements in sleep quality, skin clarity, joint pain, and overall energy. As Chelsea poignantly notes, "Women come to me to lose 15 pounds but often leave with 15 more years on their life."

This conversation is especially valuable for women navigating perimenopause and menopause who've been told their symptoms are just an inevitable part of aging. If you're tired of feeling like your body is working against you, Chelsea's practical wisdom offers a refreshing alternative – a path to not just surviving midlife but truly thriving through what should be one of life's most vibrant chapters.

Ready to reclaim your hormonal health? This episode provides the roadmap you've been searching for.

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Do you struggle to say those two little letters – N-O? You're not alone.

In this deeply personal exploration of boundaries, we dive into why saying "no" feels so difficult—especially for women, mothers, and caregivers—and why it might be the most radical form of self-care you can practice. Drawing from fascinating research by Dr. Vanessa Bonds at Cornell University, we discover that people actually respect our boundaries more than we think they will. The chronic people-pleasing many of us engage in doesn't just drain our energy; it disconnects us from what truly matters.

For those caught in the "sandwich generation," simultaneously caring for aging parents while supporting adult children or grandkids, boundary-setting becomes even more critical. When everyone needs a piece of you, who advocates for your needs? The answer is simple but profound: you must become your own advocate. Through practical scripts, time-buying strategies, and simple mindset shifts (like the powerful reminder that "every no to someone else is a yes to yourself"), this episode offers actionable ways to reclaim your time, energy, and joy.

Setting boundaries isn't selfish—it's necessary for showing up as your best self for those you truly want to serve. Ready to transform your relationship with "no" and create a life that feels intentional rather than reactive? This episode might just change everything. Listen now, and take the first step toward a more vibrant, aligned life where your needs matter too.

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What if the secret to living with more joy isn't trying to eliminate stress, but transforming how your nervous system responds to it? In this illuminating conversation with yoga therapist and mindfulness coach Rachel, we explore the fascinating relationship between our brain's stress response and our ability to experience gratitude, optimism, and resilience.

Rachel explains how stress literally narrows our vision, making us see only what's wrong while missing what's right. When we're overwhelmed, our nervous system shifts into fight-flight-freeze mode, making it nearly impossible to access positive emotions or see creative solutions. But through simple mindfulness practices, we can train ourselves to maintain a broader perspective even when challenges arise.

The conversation reveals startling insights about our daily habits – like how checking your phone first thing in the morning floods your body with stress hormones before you've even had breakfast. Instead, Rachel suggests practicing "embodied gratitude," where you physically experience positive sensations in your body rather than just mentally listing things you're thankful for. This seemingly small shift activates your parasympathetic nervous system, creating a physiological state of calm that makes subsequent challenges more manageable.

We dive deep into how self-talk dramatically influences stress levels, with Rachel introducing the concept of "self-friendliness" – talking to yourself with the same supportive tone you'd use with a good friend. This internal dialogue isn't just psychological comfort; it creates measurable changes in how your body processes stress hormones.

For those seeking practical applications, Rachel shares a range of accessible practices, from facial relaxation techniques that signal safety to your brain, to mindful moments between work tasks, to "screenless Sundays" that create space for genuine restoration. The beauty of her approach lies in its simplicity – start with just one two-minute practice attached to something you already do daily, and build from there.

Ready to shift from surviving to thriving? Listen now to discover how small mindfulness practices can help you see life's full picture and reclaim your natural capacity for joy.

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Hi! I'm Marnie Martin and I'm a multi-passionate entrepreneur, best selling author and "hot" Midlife Mama ( literally) and I created the "Life Is Delicious" podcast with one simple mission in mind… to help strong, beautiful midlife souls just like you to reclaim your power and turn up the volume on your inner voice so that you can write your own recipe for a next chapter life that is infused with joy and vitality nourishing your soul on every level!

Midlife can be a huge challenge. Whether you are struggling with a career change or an empty nest, going through a divorce, or taking care of aging parents, it can be hard to navigate all of the things you need to do, while trying to find time for your own self care. Add to that all the curve balls that menopause throws at us, and it can be a recipe for disaster, exhaustion and overwhelm. And trust me, I’ve been there through all of the above and I’m here to show you that midlife doesn't have to be a crisis...it can be a beautiful invitation to remember who we are, to rediscover a new version of ourself or to completely reinvent our life to reflect who we are becoming now... No matter what you hunger for.

I'm here to take you on a journey back to self love, passion and purpose because it's NEVER too late to begin again and create an intentional life filled with the vitality and happiness you've been dreaming of. Each week, I'll be chatting with health and wellness specialists, spiritual growth experts, lifestyle coaches and inspiring courageous guests who have some juicy stories to share and you'll come away with actionable strategies, tools and guidance on how to navigate this next chapter of life with grace, gumption, resilience and a whole lot of laughter.

So, If you are ready to get out of your own way, to start trusting your gut and truly create the life that you know you deserve, then you are in the right place.

After all...we were not put here on this planet to struggle, or go just through the motions and simply exist, we were all born to thrive and life is SUPPOSED to be delicious. Come along on this journey with me as we excavate our most authentic desires and get curious about what makes our own secret sauce!

This is going to be so much fun!

So make sure you subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts so that when the next episode drops, it’ll be cued up and ready for you… Let’s fill our metaphorical life cups up, one delicious episode at a time !

I can't wait to be part of your DELICIOUS LIFE!

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Delve into the profound world of mindful love and conscious relationships with psychotherapist Andrea Atherton, who brings over three decades of experience to this illuminating conversation. Getting right to the core of relationship challenges, Andrea reveals why most couples struggle with communication and offers a revolutionary "containment process" that creates space for partners to truly feel heard during difficult conversations.

Singles navigating midlife dating will find particular value as Andrea exposes how dating apps have evolved to prioritize keeping users engaged rather than making successful matches. Her candid insights on creating authentic dating profiles, the importance of in-person connections, and why "we can't order our meat on Amazon" provide a refreshing perspective on finding love in the digital age.

What sets this episode apart is the powerful cake analogy that emerges: we must each be a complete, delicious cake before seeking a partner to be our "icing." This fundamental shift in thinking challenges the romantic notion that another person completes us, instead emphasizing personal wholeness as the foundation for healthy relationships. Andrea advocates for the "slow burn" approach to relationship building—taking time to establish friendship first, maintaining separate interests outside the relationship, and understanding that it can take two years to truly know someone.

Whether you're single, newly coupled, or navigating relationship transitions like the empty nest phase, this episode offers practical wisdom for creating deeper, more authentic connections. Learn to take responsibility for your own happiness, communicate with intention, and approach love with mindfulness rather than fantasy. Ready to transform your relationship with yourself and others? This conversation might just change everything you thought you knew about love.

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Ever look around and realize your life garden has become overgrown with relationships that no longer serve you? As women navigating midlife, we're already juggling so much—teenagers, aging parents, careers, and our changing bodies—while everyone seems to need something from us. When do we pause to consider which relationships truly deserve our precious energy?

Drawing from my personal journey through divorce a decade ago, I share how that transition became a catalyst for intentionally reassessing every relationship in my life. The metaphor of garden maintenance provides a powerful framework for understanding the different people in our lives. The "flowers" are those who make us feel seen and celebrated, who reach out just to check in, and who bring light without demanding we dim our own. These relationships deserve our nurturing energy because they grow with us, making our lives more beautiful by their presence.

Then there are the "weeds"—those energy vampires and chronic complainers who leave us feeling depleted after every interaction. Sometimes they're family members or friends we've known since childhood, making them particularly difficult to address. I offer practical, drama-free strategies for setting boundaries and limiting exposure to these relationships. Remember, not everyone gets to journey with you into this next season of life—that's your choice, so choose wisely.

The most beautiful part happens after you've done some weeding: suddenly, there's space for new growth, new connections, and deeper joy. Midlife is the perfect season to bloom again with stronger roots and intentional relationships that truly nourish your soul. This episode isn't just about cutting people out—it's about creating the space to cultivate a garden that reflects who you're becoming and supports the life you want to live.

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Feeling mentally exhausted by the countless choices you face each day? You're not alone. Decision fatigue – that mental burnout that happens when we've made too many choices – is silently draining our energy and affecting our ability to think clearly, especially during the midlife juggling act.

When you're managing aging parents, supporting adult children, handling work projects, and dealing with your own health changes, those hundreds of little decisions add up quickly. By lunchtime, your mental reserves are depleted, leaving you vulnerable to impulse purchases, unhealthy food choices, or simply shutting down altogether. This isn't a failure of willpower – it's your brain's natural response to decision overload.

The world's most successful people have recognized this cognitive drain and created strategic solutions. Barack Obama wore only gray or blue suits every day, stating "I don't want to make decisions about what I'm eating or wearing because I have too many other decisions to make." Steve Jobs had his black turtleneck uniform, and Serena Williams ate the same pre-match meals – not out of quirky habit, but as deliberate mental energy conservation.

You deserve the same mental clarity. This episode unpacks five practical strategies to combat decision fatigue: automating routine choices, creating daily rituals, limiting options, making important decisions early in the day when your brain is freshest, and reducing digital overwhelm. The challenge? Choose just one area of your life this week where you can simplify decisions – whether it's rotating three work outfits, prepping breakfast the night before, or giving yourself permission to say "no" more often.

Would you take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you found this episode helpful? Your feedback helps other listeners discover the show and lets me know what resonates with you. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode of Life is Delicious!

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