Long weekends shouldn’t leave you feeling more tired than when you started!

In this episode, I walk you through four simple steps to help you enjoy your time off and return feeling recharged - not resentful.

This is your gentle reminder to make rest part of the plan, not just an afterthought.

⏲️The 4 steps begin shortly after the 01:33 mark.

Cheers to your restful long weekend, my friend!

 xo Karli

When was the last time you explored rest in a new way?

In this special episode, I guide you through a gentle meditation that invites you to experience five unique types of rest—creative, emotional, sensory, active, and spiritual.

Have your journal close by! After the meditation, I offer a simple but meaningful writing prompt to help you reflect and remember what came up for you.

⏲️The guided meditation starts at 00:38 and is just over 9 minutes long.
 

Enjoy this restful time to expand your view of what rest can be✨

 xo Karli

In this episode, I share four thoughtful prompts you can use anytime you need a quick and impactful reset. 

Pair them with my five-minute reset strategies from my May 14th email, and you’ll be prepared to shift from chaos to calm - whenever and wherever you need it!

⏲️Prompts begin at 01:46.

Never underestimate the power of a five-minute reset!

 xo Karli

In this episode, I invite you to reflect and redefine what rest looks and feels like for you in this season of life. 

Inside are three prompts to help you explore your relationship with rest, and three ways to gain clarity around how you define rest.

⏲️Prompts begin at 01:46.

This is your gentle nudge to release old beliefs and create a definition of rest that fits who you are today.

 xo Karli

When was the last time you paused to truly rest?

In this special episode, I guide you through a visualization to help you rest, recover, and reset.

Have your journal close by! After the visualization, I share a writing prompt. Use it or write freely to reflect and deepen your experience.

⏲️The guided visualization starts at 00:50 and is just over 7 minutes long.

Enjoy this restful time to reset, my friend✨

xo Karli

In the past 4 episodes, we've explored different facets of friendship in midlife—meeting new friends, being a valued friend, navigating disagreements, and celebrating the women who matter most.

In this episode, I invite you to pause and reflect. Inside are three thoughtful prompts to help you check in with your current friendships, notice where you feel most connected, and explore where you might want to shift your energy moving forward.

⏲️Find the prompts starting at 01:16.

This is your gentle nudge to reflect, realign, and continue nurturing the meaningful connections that bring joy and depth to your life.

xo Karli

Our female friendships hold space for our truths, vulnerabilities, and growth. Especially in midlife and beyond!

Extract yourself from the day-to-day of your girlfriendships and notice how special they are. In this episode, you’ll find five ideas to spark your creativity and celebrate your bonds with the women who mean the most to you.

There’s nothing like a close girlfriend. Celebrate your friendships to nurture your special connections!

xo Karli

Have you ever caught yourself saying ‘I’m sorry’ when an apology isn’t needed? 

In this special episode, I'm guiding you through a meditation to help you break your ‘I’m sorry’ habit. Own your space, know your worth, and claim your confidence 

You'll finish feeling empowered, grounded, and ready to stand tall in who you truly are.

Have your journal handy! After the meditation, I share a writing prompt. Use it or write freely to reflect and deepen your experience.

⏲️The guided meditation starts at 01:39 and is just under 6 minutes long.

Love and celebrate who you are - don’t apologize for it! Enjoy this meditation. 

xo Karli

Friendships in midlife and beyond can be incredibly fulfilling—but they can also face challenges, especially after a disagreement that leaves both of you unsettled.

In this episode are six gentle and effective approaches to reconnect and restore your friendships after a disagreement. 

Your friendships deserve empathy and an open and courageous heart. Because female friendships are SO important in midlife and beyond!

xo Karli

Girlfriends matter—especially in midlife and beyond! 

In this episode, I share three thoughtful ways to nurture your new friendships with other women. 

Allow yourself to be open for positive, kind, and supportive friendships with other women in midlife and beyond. It truly can be life-changing!

xo Karli

When was the last time you intentionally explored something unfamiliar or just a little uncomfortable?

In this special episode, I'm guiding you through a gentle yet powerful visualization designed to help you step beyond your comfort zone. If you feel stuck, uncertain, or fearful, this visualization is made for you.

⏲️The guided visualization starts at 01:28 and is just over 7 minutes long.

I follow this visualization with a thoughtful writing prompt at 08:32. Use it or write freely to deepen your experience and reflection. 

Remember—you are courageous, capable, and ready for beautiful surprises ahead. Enjoy this journey!

xo Karli

Making new friends in midlife and beyond can feel tricky—I’ve been there too! 

In this episode, I share 5 simple questions that quickly spark meaningful conversations and connections with other women. You’ll skip the awkward small talk and get right to the good stuff!

Here are the 5 questions to keep handy:

1. What inspired you to come here today?

2. What’s here that I shouldn’t miss?

3. What are your favorite things to do in your free time?

4. What recommendations do you have for me?

5. What are your favorite local spots?

New friends are out there waiting to meet you, no matter your age or season of life!

xo Karli

This month, you’ve explored how to seek, reset, and create a mindset for harmony—but before you move forward, take a moment to reflect. Reflection helps you notice what worked, what didn’t, and how you can carry harmony forward.

In this episode, I’ll guide you through three prompts to help you process your learnings and deepen your awareness of what harmony truly means for you.

Hi there, my friend! I’m back with a short meditation that ties into the core message of my Midlife Musings email (self-awareness in public spaces). 

If you don’t receive my emails, I’d love to land in your inbox! Join my email list at this link and get an impactful reading AND listening experience.

By the time you reach midlife and beyond, you’ve had plenty of experience with people who seem completely oblivious to how their energy and behaviors affect others in a public setting. To be honest, each of us is guilty of being that person at least once before (but only once, right??!! 😉)

In this short episode, I’ll guide you through a 5-minute meditation to help you notice and adjust your energy so you can show up in a way that cultivates mutual respect in a public space.

⏲️The guided visualization starts at 01:24 and is just under 5 minutes long.

Have your journal close by because I follow this visualization with a writing prompt to help you deepen your take-aways. Take time for yourself—you deserve it.

I’d love to know your thoughts about this episode, so feel free to email me at karli@flipsideofmidlife.com or leave a comment. Your feedback means so much as I explore new ways to connect with you.

xo Karli

In this special guest episode, I’m joined by Dr. Christina Guttuso. She is a dedicated veterinarian and advocate for both pets and their families. 

Dr. Christina, as she is professionally known, founded Arizona’s first in-home pet euthanasia service and hospice program, pioneering a compassionate approach to end-of-life care that emphasizes education, communication, and pet welfare.

Dr. Christina shares how she came to specialize in this service, the best thing you can do as a pet parent, and what she says is the worst indicator of quality of life for your pet. She also tells us a bit about her challenging midlife experience and how it led to her favorite thing about midlife and beyond.

To create harmony in your life, it doesn’t take a giant overhaul or a longer to-do list. What it does take is a different way of thinking. 

In this episode, I help you find your harmony mindset by reframing inner dialogue that puts you into a state of disharmony. 

You are capable and deserve the peace and ease that come into your life when you find your harmony mindset! xo Karli

Some days, everything just flows. Other days? It feels like you’re pushing a boulder uphill. That’s the difference between harmony and disharmony. 

To have more of those free-flowing days, you have to notice your disharmony and make the right adjustments.

In this episode of FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®, I help you recognize signs of disharmony before they derail your day and discover adjustments to bring harmony back into your life.

Disharmony is a cue that helps you shift to harmony. Make the adjustment that works for you, and more of those easy, flowing days are in store! xo Karli 

Hi there, my friend! I’m back with a short visualization that ties into the core message of my Midlife Musings email (replacing information overload with inner peace). 

If you don’t receive my emails, I’d love to land in your inbox! Join my email list at this link and get an impactful reading AND listening experience.

In midlife and beyond, your mental load is huge, and the constant influx of information can leave you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. In this short episode, I’ll guide you through a 5-minute visualization to help you leave those feelings behind and replace them with inner peace.

⏲️The guided visualization starts at 01:12 and is just under 5 minutes long.

Have your journal close by because I follow this visualization with two writing prompts to help you deepen your experience.

I’d love to hear how this resonates with you, so feel free to email me at karli@flipsideofmidlife.com or leave a comment. Your feedback means so much as I create these episodes for you. xo Karli

Do you find yourself craving a better life balance? Yeah, I’ve been there, too.

Instead of chasing balance, what if you focused on harmony instead?

In this episode of FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®, I share 3 benefits of seeking harmony and 3 ways to create it in your daily life.

A harmonious life allows you to flow through different seasons with your self-love and self-compassion intact.

In this special guest episode, I’m joined by Kate Weed. She is the founder/owner of Luckyfish Marketing and an expert in fractional marketing.

Kate shares how her career journey led her to marketing, explains fractional marketing, and gets real about her most and least favorite things about entrepreneurship. Tune in to hear Kate’s advice for women who want to start their own business and what she loves about midlife and beyond.