Creating Midlife Calm: Coping Skills for Stress & Anxiety in Family, Work & Relationships
MJ Murray Vachon LCSW
212 episodes
20 hours ago
Have you ever felt that mix of anger and self-pity when life—or family—doesn’t go the way you hoped? You’re not alone. Those emotions you try to hide aren’t weakness—they’re signals that something inside you needs care. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. Why anger and self-pity are your nervous system’s natural way of asking for protection and calm. 2. How to recognize when these emotions become traps that feed midlife stress, anxiety, and disconnection. 3. &...
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Have you ever felt that mix of anger and self-pity when life—or family—doesn’t go the way you hoped? You’re not alone. Those emotions you try to hide aren’t weakness—they’re signals that something inside you needs care. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. Why anger and self-pity are your nervous system’s natural way of asking for protection and calm. 2. How to recognize when these emotions become traps that feed midlife stress, anxiety, and disconnection. 3. &...
Ep. 206 Death Isn’t Creepy: How Reflecting on Mortality Calms Midlife Anxiety & Stress
Creating Midlife Calm: Coping Skills for Stress & Anxiety in Family, Work & Relationships
14 minutes
3 weeks ago
Ep. 206 Death Isn’t Creepy: How Reflecting on Mortality Calms Midlife Anxiety & Stress
Why does reflecting on death feel so uncomfortable, yet hold surprising value for our mental wellness? You’re not alone if the thought makes you uneasy. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why most of us avoid thoughts of mortality—and the hidden costs of that avoidance.How reflecting on death, even briefly, can shift daily stress and anxiety.What hospice work and mindfulness practices reveal about living with greater calm and clarity. Take 20 minutes to see how reflecting on death can fr...
Creating Midlife Calm: Coping Skills for Stress & Anxiety in Family, Work & Relationships
Have you ever felt that mix of anger and self-pity when life—or family—doesn’t go the way you hoped? You’re not alone. Those emotions you try to hide aren’t weakness—they’re signals that something inside you needs care. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. Why anger and self-pity are your nervous system’s natural way of asking for protection and calm. 2. How to recognize when these emotions become traps that feed midlife stress, anxiety, and disconnection. 3. &...
