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Creating Midlife Calm: Coping Skills for Stress & Anxiety in Family, Work & Relationships

MJ Murray Vachon LCSW
Creating Midlife Calm: Coping Skills for Stress & Anxiety in Family, Work & Relationships
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  • Ep. 155 Practical Coping Skills to Enhance the Effectiveness of Your Anxiety Medication in Midlife
    Send us a textAre you frustrated that anxiety medication isn’t giving you the relief you hoped for?If you’ve been relying solely on medication and still struggle with anxiety, there’s hope.In this episode you’ll discover:Five simple, no-cost strategies to enhance your medication’s effectiveness and build a more balanced life.How to shift your mindset from “I need to fix my anxiety” to “I need to improve my lifestyle” for long-term relief.The 5  practical things you NEED to do, to reduce your anxiety. Even if you take medicationPress play now to uncover the missing pieces of anxiety treatment and take the first step toward a healthier, calmer you! Links to Episodes Mentioned in Episode 155:Ep. 61 – Mental Wellness: Specific Coping Skills for & Losing Weight Your Way in Young Adulthood, Midlife & the Golden Years https://tinyurl.com/y3eukhnhEp. 91 – Use These 2 Mindfulness Practices To Instantly Increase Gratitude, Calm & Joy! https://tinyurl.com/u82dbx4zEp. 93 – 5 Simple Sleep Hacks To Help You Sleep Better Tonight! https://tinyurl.com/ymbte8xuEp. 121 – Outsmarting Your Smartphone – The Science and Solutions You Need To Decrease Anxiety & Increase Midlife Calm https://tinyurl.com/43znpns9Ep. 122 – 3 Proven Coping Skills to Outsmart Your Smartphone and Decrease Anxiety & Reclaim 2 Hours a Day for Midlife Calm https://tinyurl.com/mvbd5dzk (Additional Link: https://pod.fo/e/2ac72e)Ep. 123 – Simple Hacks to Conquer Midlife Exercise Resistance, Shift Your Mindset, Decrease Anxiety This New Year https://tinyurl.com/3nbrh2b2Ep. 124 – 3 Science-Backed Coping Skills to Overcome Exercise Challenges in Midlife https://tinyurl.com/4p8rhma5Ep. 140 – Understanding Hormones and Anxiety and How Midlife Women Can Regain Control https://tinyurl.com/55df8dn4Ep. 141 – The 3 Essential Hormones You Must Balance in Midlife for Less Anxiety, Better Sleep, and a Healthier Weight https://tinyurl.com/5n6f4ksn **** About the Host:MJ Murray Vachon LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 48,000 hours of therapy sessions and 31 years of experience teaching her Mental Wellness curriculum, Inner Challenge. Four years ago she overcame her fear of technology to create a podcast that integrated her vast clinical experience and practical wisdom of cultivating mental wellness using the latest information from neuroscience. MJ was Social Worker of the Year in 2011 for Region 2/IN.Creating Midlife Calm is a podcast designed to guide you through the challenges of midlife, tackling issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, feeling unworthy, procrastination, and isolation, while offering strategies for improving relationships, family support, emotional wellbeing, mental wellness, and parenting, with a focus on mindfulness, stress management, coping skills, and personal growth to stop rumination, overthinking, and increase confidence through self-care, emotional healing, and mental health support.
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  • Ep. 154: Causes of Midlife Weight Gain from Anxiety Meds & Easy Coping Skills to Reverse It
    Send us a textAre you concerned about weight gain after starting anxiety medication? You  don’t have to choose between your mental health and your physical health.In this episode, you’ll discover:The key reasons why some anxiety medications lead to weight gain and how to identify if it's affecting you.Four effective strategies to prevent and manage medication-related weight changes. How to work with your doctor to find the right medication for youPress play now to gain the knowledge and tools to manage medication-related weight changes so you can feel your best—mentally and physically.  **** About the Host:MJ Murray Vachon LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 48,000 hours of therapy sessions and 31 years of experience teaching her Mental Wellness curriculum, Inner Challenge. Four years ago she overcame her fear of technology to create a podcast that integrated her vast clinical experience and practical wisdom of cultivating mental wellness using the latest information from neuroscience. MJ was Social Worker of the Year in 2011 for Region 2/IN.Creating Midlife Calm is a podcast designed to guide you through the challenges of midlife, tackling issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, feeling unworthy, procrastination, and isolation, while offering strategies for improving relationships, family support, emotional wellbeing, mental wellness, and parenting, with a focus on mindfulness, stress management, coping skills, and personal growth to stop rumination, overthinking, and increase confidence through self-care, emotional healing, and mental health support.
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  • Ep. 153 How Midlife Caregiving Triggers Anxiety & Identity Loss and Coping Skills to Ease the Ache
    Send us a textAre you quietly grieving while still showing up for everyone else? Your kids need you differently, and your parent needs you more—everything inside can start to shift.In this episode you’ll discover:A deeper understanding of how anxiety and buziness in midlife often masks hidden grief of these profound relationship changesPractical coping tools to manage emotional overwhelm and identity shiftsLanguage to name your experience and reconnect with your sense of selfIf you’ve been carrying too much for too long, this episode will help you name the ache and soften the load.🎧 Listen now to reclaim clarity, calm, and a deeper connection to yourself in midlife. **** About the Host:MJ Murray Vachon LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 48,000 hours of therapy sessions and 31 years of experience teaching her Mental Wellness curriculum, Inner Challenge. Four years ago she overcame her fear of technology to create a podcast that integrated her vast clinical experience and practical wisdom of cultivating mental wellness using the latest information from neuroscience. MJ was Social Worker of the Year in 2011 for Region 2/IN.Creating Midlife Calm is a podcast designed to guide you through the challenges of midlife, tackling issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, feeling unworthy, procrastination, and isolation, while offering strategies for improving relationships, family support, emotional wellbeing, mental wellness, and parenting, with a focus on mindfulness, stress management, coping skills, and personal growth to stop rumination, overthinking, and increase confidence through self-care, emotional healing, and mental health support.
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  • Ep. 152 Midlife Caregiving's Invisible Weight & Coping Skills to Ease the Burden & Anxiety
    Send us a textFeeling mentally drained by caring for both your kids and aging parents? You might be carrying an invisible load that’s fueling your anxiety—and it’s more common than you think. In this episode, you’ll discover:1.    3 transformative coping skills to ease the mental weight of caregiving.2.    How to identify what’s  your responsibility and what isn’t to decrease       overwhelm.          3.    Why updating your expectations is essential for emotional clarity and peaceGive yourself permission to breathe again—tune in now and lighten your invisible load. **** About the Host:MJ Murray Vachon LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 48,000 hours of therapy sessions and 31 years of experience teaching her Mental Wellness curriculum, Inner Challenge. Four years ago she overcame her fear of technology to create a podcast that integrated her vast clinical experience and practical wisdom of cultivating mental wellness using the latest information from neuroscience. MJ was Social Worker of the Year in 2011 for Region 2/IN.Creating Midlife Calm is a podcast designed to guide you through the challenges of midlife, tackling issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, feeling unworthy, procrastination, and isolation, while offering strategies for improving relationships, family support, emotional wellbeing, mental wellness, and parenting, with a focus on mindfulness, stress management, coping skills, and personal growth to stop rumination, overthinking, and increase confidence through self-care, emotional healing, and mental health support.
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  • Ep. 151 Practical Coping Skills to Ease Emotional and Physical Fatigue During a Crisis in Midlife
    Send us a textAre you blaming yourself for being too tired in a crisis? Loss, illness, or major life upheaval can leave you emotionally raw and physically depleted. In this episode you’ll discover:Why exhaustion hits so hard during crisis and doable ways to get more energy. Simple but effective coping skills to regulate your nervous system to improve your sleep and stay grounded. How to find strength in receiving care from others — even if that’s uncomfortable for youThis is your permission slip to stop pretending you’re fine. Listen now to reclaim your energy, your mindset, and your midlife calm.Resources Mentioned in Episode! (Enjoy!!) Andrew Huberman Meditation: Non Sleep Deep Rest  (NSDR)  Meditation: https://www.hubermanlab.com/nsdr#practice-nsdrTara Brach Meditation: Reducing Anxiety and Getting to Sleep https://www.tarabrach.com/meditation-anxiety-sleep-18min/    **** About the Host:MJ Murray Vachon LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 48,000 hours of therapy sessions and 31 years of experience teaching her Mental Wellness curriculum, Inner Challenge. Four years ago she overcame her fear of technology to create a podcast that integrated her vast clinical experience and practical wisdom of cultivating mental wellness using the latest information from neuroscience. MJ was Social Worker of the Year in 2011 for Region 2/IN.Creating Midlife Calm is a podcast designed to guide you through the challenges of midlife, tackling issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, feeling unworthy, procrastination, and isolation, while offering strategies for improving relationships, family support, emotional wellbeing, mental wellness, and parenting, with a focus on mindfulness, stress management, coping skills, and personal growth to stop rumination, overthinking, and increase confidence through self-care, emotional healing, and mental health support.
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About Creating Midlife Calm: Coping Skills for Stress & Anxiety in Family, Work & Relationships

Forget the midlife crisis—how about creating midlife calm? The stress and anxiety of this life stage can be overwhelming, draining your energy, and making it hard to enjoy what should be the best years of your life. This podcast is your guide to easing midlife anxiety and discovering a deeper sense of calm. Discover how to:- Be happier, more present, and more effective at home and work.- Transform stress and anxiety into powerful tools that ignite your inner energy, helping you gain clarity and confidently meet your needs.- Cultivate calm and enjoyment by creating a positive internal mindset using practical, affordable coping skills to handle life's challenges. Join MJ Murray Vachon, LCSW, a seasoned therapist with over 48,000 hours of therapy sessions and 31 years’ experience  as a mental wellness educator as she guides you on a journey to reclaim your inner peace. Learn how to find contentment in the present moment, empowering you to handle the pressures of midlife with a confidence clarity that leads to calm.  Every Monday, MJ delves into the unique challenges of midlife, offering insights and concluding each episode with an "Inner Challenge"—simple, science-backed techniques designed to shift you from feeling overwhelmed to centered. Tune in every Thursday for a brief 5-10 minute "Inner Challenge Tune-Up," where MJ offers easy-to-follow tips to integrate these practices into your daily life. Let’s evolve from crisis to calm and embrace the incredible journey of midlife. Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Tune into fan-favorite Ep. 63 for a boost! Let anxiety go and embrace your calm!   
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