168. Creating Your Live List: How to Bring Fun Back Into Your Life
Are you feeling overwhelmed and burnt out in midlife? It’s time to bring fun back into your life with a simple tool that will help you rediscover joy, balance, and excitement—your Live List! In this episode, I’ll teach you how to create your Live List and use it as a powerful way to add more fun and fulfillment to your daily routine.As a woman in midlife, it’s easy to lose touch with what makes you happy. But creating a Live List can help you reconnect with your passions, nurture your well-being, and inject more joy into your life. Whether you’re a busy mom or a woman experiencing burnout, this episode will guide you through the steps to make your life more enjoyable and meaningful.Listen to learn:How to create your own Live List for midlife joy and fulfillmentPractical strategies for incorporating fun and relaxation into your daily lifeWhy making time for yourself is essential for mental health and well-beingIf you’re ready to bring more joy, energy, and balance into your life, I invite you to join me for The Summer of You: A 6-Week Journey to Joy . This program is designed to help you rediscover fun, prioritize yourself, and make this summer your best one yet.Schedule a free consultation now. Space is limited, so don't delay!Join my free Facebook Group for weekly tips, connection, and inspiration.
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167. How to Have a Good Divorce with Karen McNenny
Can there really be such a thing as a "good divorce"? In this episode, I sit down with Karen McNenny, a divorce consultant and founder of The Good Divorce Experience, to explore how separation can be handled with dignity and care.Karen’s story is both inspiring and relatable—she’s gone from actress and dancer to therapist, mediator, and divorce coach, all while navigating her own divorce as a mom of young kids. She shares how divorce, when approached thoughtfully, can be a transformative tool for building a healthier co-parenting relationship.In our conversation, we dive into:The biggest mistakes parents make during divorce and how to avoid them.How to create a solid communication plan for your kids, their teachers, and extended family.Tips for breaking the news to children in a way that minimizes trauma.Practical ways to let go of resentment, shift your mindset, and focus on growth—even if your ex isn’t on the same page.Whether you’re just beginning the separation process or further along in your journey, Karen’s insights will help you reframe divorce as an opportunity for growth and healing.Karen is a Certified Divorce Coach, Mediator, CoParenting Specialist, Crucial Conversations trainer, Gracious Space facilitator, and host of the The Good Divorce ShowTM podcast. Click here to learn more about Karen and her services.If you'd like to feel more joyful and fulfilled in midlife, I can help. Here's how:Work together 1:1Join my free community
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166. Why It Feels Harder to Lose Weight in Midlife (and What You Can Do About It)
In this episode, I’m diving into a topic that’s been on my mind for a while but one I haven’t talked about too much—especially because it’s a bit triggering for me. If you’ve listened to my Midlife episode (episode 151), you may have heard me mention it briefly, but today I’m going deeper. I’m talking about the challenge of losing weight in midlife and why it can feel like everything you used to do no longer works.Here’s what I’ll be covering:My Personal Struggle with Diet Culture and Body ImageGrowing up in the 80s and 90s with the pressure of “thin is better”How this narrative has impacted my confidence and health in midlifeWhy Weight Loss is Harder in MidlifeHormonal changes and how they affect metabolismThe role of stress, sleep, and muscle mass in weight managementPractical Tips for Healthy, Sustainable Weight LossGetting your blood work checkedThe importance of eating in a calorie deficit (without deprivation)Tracking food mindfully to understand your habitsThe Three Key Steps to Start Feeling Good in Your Body AgainActionable tips you can implement today to take control of your healthIf this episode resonates with you and you’re ready to feel confident and energized in your body again, I’d love to help. Together, we can create a personalized plan that fits your unique needs, whether it’s navigating midlife changes, building healthier habits, or reclaiming your joy and balance.Schedule a free consultation today, and let’s explore how we can work together to create a sustainable, joyful path to your best self.
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165. Breaking Free from "Good Girl" Conditioning with Lauren Redding
This week, we’re diving into a topic that has shaped so much of how we, as women, show up in the world: "good girl" conditioning and patriarchal trauma.In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Redding, a licensed clinical social worker and doctoral candidate, to unpack the emotional, psychological, and physical toll of living in a system that devalues women.We break down what "good girl" conditioning really is—the societal pressure to be quiet, compliant, and self-sacrificing—and how it impacts our mental health, relationships, and sense of worth. Lauren also shares practical tools to help us rewire our nervous systems, release these toxic patterns, and reconnect with our true selves.Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:What "good girl" conditioning and patriarchal trauma are and how they affect us.How these pressures lead to burnout, anxiety, and feelings of unworthiness.Proven strategies to regulate your nervous system and heal from these ingrained patterns.The importance of inner child work and practicing self-compassion.How patriarchal trauma impacts men and women of color differently.Lauren even shares powerful techniques like butterfly tapping and why reconnecting with our inner child is a game-changer. Plus, we touch on how this conditioning affects men and why healing is vital for everyone.Learn more about Lauren here. And don’t miss Lauren’s Taylor Swift-inspired podcast, TheraSwifts.Click here to learn more about how we can work together one-on-one to start creating a life that aligns with your true self—because you deserve to feel empowered, joyful, and at peace.
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164. 7 Energy Shifts for Clarity and Confidence
In this episode, I’m introducing a game-changing concept that has transformed my coaching practice—the Seven Levels of Energy. This isn’t just theory; it’s a powerful tool that helps you understand how your perceptions shape your reality and, more importantly, how to shift them to create a more joyful, fulfilling life.I’ll break down anabolic vs. catabolic energy and walk you through each of the seven levels, giving you real-life examples so you can recognize where these energy levels show up in your life. You’ll learn:- How your thoughts, emotions, and actions are influenced by your energy level- How to shift out of stress, burnout, and overwhelm into a more empowered state- Practical questions to help you identify and transform unhelpful patternsThis episode is packed with insights, so you might want to bookmark it and listen more than once! Plus, I’m hosting a FREE workshop on the 17th to help you apply this concept in your own life. Sign up here.If you’re feeling stuck, drained, or just ready for a shift, this episode is for you. Hit play now and start seeing your world in a whole new way!
Welcome to Subtle Shifts with Jennifer Delliquadri, the podcast for women in midlife who are ready to embrace change and create a life they truly love. If you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or wondering, “Is this all there is?”, you’re in the right place.
Each week, I’ll share practical strategies, inspiring stories, and intuitive insights to help you navigate life’s transitions with ease and purpose. From setting boundaries and rediscovering your passions to improving relationships and stepping into the next c
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