In this heartfelt and insightful episode of The Life Mastery Lounge, I’m joined by Michele Schalin, Mental Fitness Coach, to explore what it truly means to care for our mental and emotional well-being — especially in midlife.Michele shares her personal journey and professional insights into mental health, emotional intelligence, and self-compassion, offering practical tools that women can apply immediately in everyday life. We talk about the power of simple brain-training practices like the 30-30 challenge, how technology impacts our mental well-being, and why meditation doesn’t have to be complicated to be transformative.This conversation also touches on the importance of movement, forgiveness, and choosing joy — even when life feels uncertain or heavy. Michele’s grounded approach reminds us that healing and personal growth don’t require perfection, just presence and kindness toward ourselves.If you’re navigating a season of change, feeling emotionally stretched, or craving more calm and clarity in your life, this episode offers gentle guidance and practical support you can start using today.

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00:00 Introduction to Mental Fitness Coaching02:59 Exploring Mental Fitness Techniques06:02 The 30-30 Challenge for Mental Wellbeing08:59 Navigating Technology's Impact on Mental Health11:55 The Connection Between Mind and Body15:05 The Journey of Healing and Self-Compassion18:04 Meditation as a Tool for Transformation20:46 Movement and Its Role in Mental Fitness23:56 Lifestyle Changes for Better Mental Health26:42 The Joy of Not Driving27:36 Lessons from a Healing Journey28:44 Surrendering to Life's Challenges30:15 Embracing Emotions and Grief32:40 The Power of Self-Perception34:44 The Importance of Forgiveness36:53 Deep Empathy and Compassion38:59 Transformative Healing and Self-Love40:40 Living Joyfully and Embracing Fun45:27 Connecting and Working with Michele48:30 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts

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In this conversation, Dr. Sharon Yeh shares her transformative journey from being a clinical pharmacy specialist to becoming an integrative nutritionist and cellular health specialist. She discusses the importance of community in healing, recognizing personal values, and the courage it takes to embrace change. Dr. Yeh emphasizes that healing is a collective effort and highlights the significance of finding alignment in personal and professional relationships. The conversation concludes with rapid-fire questions that reveal her current life philosophy and self-care practices.

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Dr. Sharon Yeh is an integrative nutritionist and cellular health specialist. She transitioned from a clinical pharmacy career to focus on holistic health. Community support is crucial for healing and personal growth. Recognizing and honoring one's desire for change is essential. It's okay to feel different from peers when pursuing personal values. Healing takes a village; multiple supports are often needed. Self-care involves letting go of what no longer serves you. Dr. Yeh emphasizes the importance of alignment in health relationships. The courage to live authentically is key to well-being. Nature's rhythms can guide personal healing and nourishment.

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In this engaging conversation, Sara Fernandes interviews Norma Powers, a retirement coach dedicated to empowering women through transitions in their lives. Norma shares her journey from a fulfilling career in pharma to becoming a mentor and coach, emphasizing the importance of community, accountability, and following one's passion. The discussion highlights the significance of connection among women, especially in times of change, and offers insights into finding fulfillment and motivation in life. Norma also provides practical advice for women seeking to navigate their own transitions and shares her personal practices for self-care and grounding.

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Norma Powers, Founder of Mind, Body, Vitality. After 33 years in the pharmaceutical industry, her work now centers on supporting high-achieving women as they navigate life transitions and rediscover who they are beyond career and titles. Norma's focus is on identity, purpose, and confidence guiding women to reconnect with what truly energizes them and move forward with clarity and intention. If living unapologetically and shaping what’s next on your terms speaks to you, she’d love to connect. For deeper conversation and community, The Legacy Studio (https://yourlegacystudio.com/home), offers a warm gathering space for connection, growth, and real support for women navigating life transitions or retirement. You can also find me at https://mindbodyvitality.net/ and LinkedIn group: The Purposeful Retirement: Find Clarity, Purpose and Joy after 55 https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14571170/

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