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Midlife with BrookeBrooke Fest: Not Just a Week—But a Way of BeingWhat if you stopped waiting for permission to rest, celebrate, or do what lights you up—and simply started giving yourself that permission every day?In this soulful solo episode of Midlife with Brooke, Brooke Oniki shares the origin story of Brooke Fest—a playful birthday-week tradition that became a way of living with intention. Through warm storytelling and faith-centered reflection, Brooke invites midlife women to honor their needs, create rhythms of joy, and live from emotional and spiritual abundance.You’ll hear:The heartwarming story behind Brooke FestHow to move from guilt and obliga...
2025-11-1015 minMidlife with BrookeNavigating the Mother-in-Law / Daughter-in-Law Relationship – A Conversation with My Amazing Daughter-in-Law, MalloryThe mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship can be one of the most tender—and sometimes tricky—connections to navigate. In this heartfelt and honest conversation, Brooke Oniki sits down with her daughter-in-law Mallory to talk openly about what they’ve both learned in seven years of sharing family, faith, and life together.Mallory, the creator behind the popular food blog The Palatable Life and author of Cookie Club: 80 Creative Cookies to Make, Swap, and Share, shares her perspective on joining a close-knit family, learning new traditions, and finding her place as both a daughter-in-law and now a mother hersel...
2025-11-0359 minMidlife with BrookeGiving Advice to Adult Children – Thoughts from my lovely daughter, MeganEvery parent wonders when (and how) to give advice to their adult kids—and when to stay quiet. In this heartfelt episode of Midlife with Brooke, Brooke Oniki sits down with her daughter Megan for an honest, funny, and deeply insightful conversation about what it’s really like on both sides of that question.Megan, age 24, shares her experiences navigating early adulthood—marriage, moving across the country, starting a career—and what’s actually helpful (and not so helpful) when parents offer advice. Together, she and Brooke unpack the unspoken dynamics between parents and grown children, including the emotio...
2025-10-271h 06Midlife with BrookeAn Honest Conversation About Missionary Life with My Darling Daughter, KaitlynEvery missionary has a story—but few tell it with as much honesty, humor, and heart as Brooke Oniki’s youngest daughter, Kaitlyn. In this moving and insightful conversation, Brooke and Kaitlyn sit down to talk about what missionary life is really like: the highs, the heartbreaks, and everything in between.From the day she opened her mission call to her final transfer home, Kaitlyn shares what she learned about faith, obedience, emotional resilience, and love. Together, she and Brooke explore how parents can better understand and support their missionaries—without pressure, guilt, or unrealistic expectations.You’...
2025-10-201h 19Midlife with BrookeWhat Allie's Faith Journey is Teaching Me - a follow up to our conversationWhen someone you love starts to question their faith, it can stir up deep emotion—sadness, confusion, fear, and sometimes even guilt. In this tender follow-up to her heartfelt conversation with her daughter, Allie, Brooke Oniki shares what she’s learning about faith, love, and agency as a mother walking that road with grace.Brooke opens up about the real, human process of holding two truths at once: feeling sadness when things look different than she expected, while also feeling peace and hope in God’s timing. Through scripture, reflection, and personal experience, she shares how she’s learni...
2025-10-1320 minMidlife with BrookeCuriosity Over Fear: Talking Faith with My Beautiful Daughter, AllieWhat do you do when someone you love starts to question their faith? How do you stay connected, curious, and loving when your beliefs—and even your choices—don’t line up anymore?In one of the most honest and heartfelt episodes yet, Brooke Oniki sits down with her daughter, Allie, for a vulnerable conversation about faith transitions, parenting adult children, and learning to lead with curiosity instead of fear.Together, they share their real-time experiences navigating faith differences with grace, humility, and compassion. There are no scripts, no easy answers—just love, honesty, and the desi...
2025-10-061h 19Midlife with BrookeFive Secrets to Strong Bonds With Adult Children-A conversation with Brooke OnikiParenting doesn’t end when your kids become adults—but the rules change. In this heartfelt episode of Midlife with Brooke, certified life coach Brooke Oniki shares her personal journey of learning to parent adult children with love, respect, and faith.Interviewed by fellow coach Sara Payne, Brooke opens up about her own transition into the empty nest years, the pain of letting go, and the joy of creating new, healthy connections with her grown children. She shares five powerful secrets that will help you strengthen your bond with your adult kids without control, guilt, or fear.
2025-09-2935 minMidlife with BrookeWhat now? Creating Your Next Chapter-A conversation with Bonnie WiscombeWhen the kids leave home—or even as they grow more independent—it’s common for women in midlife to ask: What now? After decades of pouring energy into raising families, many women feel both excited and unsure about the next chapter.In this empowering episode of Midlife with Brooke, Brooke Oniki talks with Bonnie Wiscombe, online business coach and certified life coach, about how women can rediscover themselves, step into new callings, and create meaningful impact in the “mission phase” of life.Bonnie shares her own story of raising ten children while building businesses online, an...
2025-09-2224 minMidlife with BrookeStrong Grandma Starter Kit: A Conversation with Jille DunsmoreEvery woman wants to show up strong, healthy, and vibrant for her family—especially when grandkids arrive. But in midlife, sugar cravings, low energy, and the changes of perimenopause and menopause can make that vision feel far away.In this inspiring episode of Midlife with Brooke, Brooke Oniki sits down with Jille Dunsmore, an advanced certified life, weight, and mindset coach, to talk about how midlife women can take back their health, build strength, and create a body they love.Jille shares her personal story of overcoming decades of sugar addiction, reframing her relationship with he...
2025-09-1539 minMidlife with BrookeMidlife Matters: Marriage in Midlife with Sara PayneWelcome to a brand-new series on Midlife with Brooke called Midlife Matters—conversations designed to give women in midlife practical tools, fresh perspective, and hope for this meaningful season of life.In this first episode, Brooke Oniki sits down with Sara Payne, a Master Certified Relationship Coach and marriage expert, to talk about one of the biggest shifts midlife women face: what happens to your marriage when the kids start leaving home?You’ll learn:Why the transition to empty nest can feel so unsettling in marriageHow to rekindle connection with your spouse when life...
2025-09-0834 minMidlife with BrookeCleaning House In Your HeadDo you ever feel weighed down by the endless list of “shoulds”? Be a good mom. Keep the house clean. Stay healthy. Show up for every family event. Read scriptures. Serve your community. For many midlife women, the mental checklist feels overwhelming—like an overstuffed closet.In this episode of Midlife with Brooke, Brooke Oniki, a faith-based life coach for Christian women in midlife, shares a powerful tool to help you “clean house in your head.” By emptying out your mental list of obligations and deciding which ones you actually want to keep, you’ll create more peace, clari...
2025-09-0126 minMidlife with BrookeHonoring Boundaries: Parents and KidsBoundaries can feel tricky, can’t they? Especially when it comes to adult children. For years, we managed their lives—bedtimes, meals, homework, playdates. But as they grow, our role changes. And sometimes, when they set boundaries with us—or when we need to set them ourselves—it can sting.In this episode of Midlife with Brooke, Brooke Oniki shares why boundaries aren’t walls meant to keep us apart, but guideposts that help us love each other better. She explores what it looks like to shift from being the manager of our kids’ lives to becoming a supportive...
2025-08-2523 minMidlife with BrookeLearning to Love Her: A Body Image ReframeFor decades, many women have carried the quiet (or not-so-quiet) weight of body shame—waiting until we lose 10 pounds, fit into a smaller size, or look younger before we can finally feel at peace with ourselves. In this vulnerable episode of Midlife with Brooke, Brooke Oniki shares her personal journey of learning to love her body—right here, right now—without waiting for perfection.Brooke explores:The hidden emotional cost of body hate (comparison, hiding, disconnection)Why waiting until you “fix” yourself never actually worksThe cultural conditioning that ties worth to thinness, youth, and appearanceThe pivotal moment she...
2025-08-1828 minMidlife with BrookeDeciding When to Speak Up or Let It GoIn every close relationship—especially with adult children, in-laws, and spouses—there are moments when you wonder: Should I say something… or just let it go? In this episode of Midlife with Brooke, Brooke Oniki shares a thoughtful, faith-centered framework to help you discern when speaking up builds connection and when staying quiet preserves peace.Brooke walks you through:Three clarifying questions to ask before saying anythingHow to check your motives—are you coming from love, or trying to control?What “emotional cost” means and how to recognize it in your relationshipsWhy the outcome you’re hoping for mat...
2025-08-1126 minMidlife with BrookeWhen You Feel Left Out or OverlookedIt happens to the best of us—those moments when your adult kids make plans, share inside jokes, or connect over things you’re not part of. You love them, but a quiet ache settles in: Am I being left out? Am I not as important as I used to be?In this episode of Midlife with Brooke, host Brooke Oniki gently unpacks the emotions that surface when you feel overlooked. She shares personal experiences and client stories that will help you process those feelings with compassion and respond in ways that keep your relationships strong.Yo...
2025-08-0422 minMidlife with BrookeHorizontal Parenting: A Better Way to Love and LeadAre you still parenting from the top down—even though your kids are grown? In this episode of Midlife with Brooke, host Brooke Oniki explores the transformative shift from vertical to horizontal parenting: a powerful reframe that fosters mutual respect, deep connection, and lasting influence in your adult relationships.Whether you're navigating tension with an adult child, offering advice that goes unheard, or feeling dismissed and unheard yourself, this episode will help you step into a more emotionally safe and spiritually grounded way of loving and leading.You’ll learn:The key differences between vert...
2025-07-2826 minMidlife with BrookeWhen Life Doesn’t Go According to PlanWe all carry dreams of how life "should" go—but what happens when those dreams don’t match reality? In this compassionate episode of Midlife with Brooke, host Brooke Oniki offers a heartfelt and faith-rooted framework for releasing disappointment and finding peace in what is—even when it doesn’t look like what you hoped for.Through real-life stories—from missed expectations on vacation to faith transitions in family members—Brooke gently guides you to surrender your resistance, grieve what was lost, and discover the unexpected goodness that can come when you stop arguing with reality.
2025-07-2126 minMidlife with BrookeWhen It Stings: Finding Peace in Honest FeedbackIn this soul-centering episode of Midlife with Brooke, host Brooke Oniki invites you to release the pressure of carrying the emotional burdens of everyone around you. Whether you’re holding onto your children’s anxiety, your spouse’s stress, or even the emotional tension in a room—Brooke offers gentle, faith-rooted wisdom to help you let go of what was never yours to carry in the first place.You’ll learn:The difference between supporting someone and absorbing their emotionsWhy emotional over-functioning is exhausting and unsustainableReal-life stories of learning to set down invisible loadsHow to stop being “the...
2025-07-1422 minMidlife with BrookeWhen Their Mood Becomes Yours: How to Stop Emotional MirroringHave you ever noticed your peace disappear the moment someone else walks in the room with a heavy sigh or a short tone? In this episode of Midlife with Brooke, host Brooke Oniki explores the concept of emotional mirroring—when we unconsciously absorb the moods and energy of those around us, especially the people we love.You’ll learn:What emotional mirroring is and why it’s so commonHow taking on someone else’s emotions can escalate stress and hurt connectionWhy empathy doesn’t have to mean absorbing someone’s painPractical tools to stay emotionally grounded when someone...
2025-07-0718 minMidlife with BrookeUnwritten Expectations, Unnecessary PainIn this powerful episode of Midlife with Brooke, host Brooke Oniki explores how unspoken rules—our “manuals” for other people—quietly create pain, disconnection, and control in our closest relationships. Whether it’s your child, spouse, in-law, or friend, expecting them to follow a script they never agreed to can erode trust and emotional safety.Brooke breaks down:What a “manual” is and why we all have themHow our expectations turn into conditions for love and peaceReal-life stories of learning to let go of control and love people as they are5 practical steps to identify, evaluate, and release yo...
2025-06-3018 minMidlife with BrookeWhen the Story Hurts, Start with the FactsIn this episode of Midlife with Brooke, host Brooke Oniki invites you to step back from the emotional swirl and gently ask: Is this the story—or just the facts? Whether it’s conflict with a daughter-in-law, an old wound that still stings, or a narrative you’ve repeated for years, Brooke guides you through the empowering process of separating truth from assumption.Using heartfelt stories and real coaching tools, Brooke shows how the stories we tell ourselves shape our emotions, our relationships, and even our sense of self—and how shifting those stories can bring deep peace an...
2025-06-2325 minMidlife with BrookeWorking Through Emotional DipsLife has its ups and downs—and sometimes the downs sneak up on us over a cup of spilled vinegar or an unexpected comment at a bridal shower. In this heartfelt episode of Midlife with Brooke, Brooke Oniki walks us through how to navigate emotional dips with self-compassion, spiritual grounding, and practical tools.Instead of numbing out with cookies, social media, or frustration, Brooke offers a better path: feel your feelings, without abandoning yourself. Learn how to ride the waves of emotion while keeping your peace and your purpose intact.You’ll learn:The 4 comm...
2025-06-1625 min
Latter-day Life Coaches233. Helping Your Adult Children Feel Safe to Share with Brooke OnikiIn this deeply meaningful conversation, Heather sits down with coach Brooke Oniki to talk about the evolving relationship between parents and their adult children. Based on powerful focus groups with young adults, Brooke shares what adult children wish their parents understood—especially when it comes to feeling heard, seen, and believed in. They talk about what happens when kids bring up painful memories from the past, how parents can avoid the instinct to take things personally, and why emotional safety matters more than perfection. Whether you're navigating your child's faith journey, building bonds with in-laws, or learning to love in...
2025-06-1047 minMidlife with BrookeBYU Women’s Conference – May 2025: Keeping a Strong Bond with Adult ChildrenIn this special episode of Midlife with Brooke, Brooke Oniki shares her impactful presentation from BYU Women’s Conference 2025 on a topic close to many hearts: how to nurture and strengthen your relationship with your adult children.Drawing on her experience as a faith-based life coach, mother of four adult children, and disciple of Jesus Christ, Brooke offers both spiritual insight and boots-on-the-ground strategies to help you love more deeply, set boundaries with grace, and stop letting fear or comparison get in the way of meaningful connection.You’ll learn:How to love your chil...
2025-06-0240 minMidlife with BrookeHow to Change Your ThoughtsWelcome back to Midlife with Brooke, where we explore the emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges unique to women in midlife—and how to move through them with grace and purpose.In this episode, Brooke Oniki unpacks the art and neuroscience of changing your thoughts, especially the deeply ingrained ones that shape how you feel about yourself, your relationships, and your past. With wisdom and real-life stories, Brooke introduces the transformative concept of ladder thoughts—a practical tool to shift your mindset one believable step at a time.You’ll learn:Why your thoughts matter more t...
2025-06-0219 minMidlife with BrookeSelf-Trust is a MuscleWelcome to Midlife with Brooke, the podcast for women navigating the beautiful and unpredictable season of midlife with intention, faith, and emotional resilience.In this episode, Brooke Oniki dives deep into the concept of self-trust—not as a buzzword, but as a vital emotional muscle we need to strengthen in partnership with God. She shares heartfelt personal stories, including a relatable cookie catastrophe that wasn’t, and explores why so many of us struggle to trust our own judgment.You’ll learn:Why self-trust often feels elusive (hint: fear, people-pleasing, and second-guessing)Signs that you're...
2025-06-0218 minMidlife with BrookeLet's dismiss the mean girl in your head, shall we?Welcome back to Midlife with Brooke, where faith meets emotional wellness for women navigating the meaningful mess of midlife.In this episode, Brooke Oniki helps us confront and disarm the "mean girl" voice in our minds—the one that criticizes, second-guesses, and tells us we’re not enough. Through powerful personal stories, client examples, and spiritually grounded wisdom, Brooke shares how to start building a truly kind and resilient relationship with yourself—one rooted in grace, not shame.You’ll learn:The difference between “Mean Girl You” and “Friend Girl You”—and why it mattersHow to stop...
2025-04-1926 min
The Healthy, Real Food®️ Podcast with Erin Hart, BSN, RNHow to Overcome Emotional Eating with Brooke OnikiEmotional Mastery for Lasting Weight Loss Success | Monday Mindset with Brooke OnikiIn this empowering episode of Monday Mindset, nurse health coach Erin Hart interviews certified life coach Brooke Oniki. Together, they explore strategies to manage thoughts and emotions for breaking emotional eating cycles, especially focusing on a sugar and flour-free lifestyle. Brooke introduces a transformative model to understand how thoughts drive feelings and actions, providing insights applicable to anyone, not just empty nesters. Tune in to learn practical tools for lasting weight loss, improving your relationship with food, and handling emotional challenges with...
2024-12-2346 min
Latter-day Life Coaches200. Learning to Calm the Storm Inside with Brooke OnikiIn this episode, Heather sits down with coach Brooke Oniki to explore the ins and outs of parenting adult children. Brooke shares her expertise in helping women navigate the transition from having children at home to building meaningful relationships with adult children. Together, they discuss the importance of shifting one's mindset from trying to control outcomes to supporting and loving children unconditionally, regardless of their life choices. Brooke emphasizes the power of embracing the journey, letting go of expectations, and finding peace amidst uncertainty. They explore how seeing the goodness in your children and walking the road with them...
2024-10-2247 min
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Latter-day Life Coaches166. Operating From Abundance with Your Adult Children with Brooke OnikiWe all have dreams and expectations of the relationships we will have with our children when they become adults. But far too often, they don't follow the script we have for those dreams and we find ourselves feeling like the relationships we have with them are out of control and lacking in so many ways. Coach Brooke Oniki is on the podcast today to share how the relationships we have with our adult children can be abundant, full, and better than we ever dreamed in the first place. We just have to relax and be patient. We have to...
2024-02-2747 min
Latter-day Life Coaches138. Horizontal Relationships with Brooke OnikiEvery invested parent hopes to have a lasting relationship with their children once they grow and leave the house but transitioning from having your children at home to adult children can often be difficult. Coach Brooke Oniki is a proponent of making sure the relationship between parent and child is a horizontal one. When a horizontal relationship is achieved parents become more trusted and they can exist as a collaborator in their adult children's lives. There is a lot covered on today's episode and Brooke discusses so much about the importance of horizontal relationships and how they will benefit...
2023-08-1544 min
"The Fruit Snacks Podcast" with Emily Wardrop, the T1D Moms Coach"You are a Rock Star!" with Brooke OnikiBrooke Oniki coaches moms who are in the transition from raising the kids to letting them go off on their own in the world.
Her perspective not only gives us light at the end of the tunnel but also we can see the pitfalls that the next season of life can bring if we completely lose ourselves in this phase.
Of course we love our children and want to support them in their interests, but what are your interests outside of them and theirs?
This is a tough question for a lot of Moms who have...
2022-12-0941 min