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Life Makeovers# 208 The Secret to Workplace Wellness with Cindy SmarshThis is Part 2 of the Linkedin Wellness in the Workplace Series and this episode brings us great ideas to create a collective sense through the KINDNESS Code™. This results in everyone winning both the employee and the organization.
For further info about how this method can enhance your workplace productivity, contact Cindy Smarsh on Linkedin https://www.Linkedin.com/in/TheKindnessCode
or at cindy@cindydwhitmer.com
2025-08-2141 min
Life Makeovers#206 Your Year End ReviewToday Cindy walks you through an activity to reflect on the past year so you can begin to visualize what hopes, dreams, and changes you want in 2025. She explains the importance of celebrating your successes while acknowledging those areas you wish had gone differently and teaches the simple difference between endings and beginnings. Knowing setting goals or resolutions is not effective for most people, she shares her simple approach for starting a new year.
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Chapters
01:49 What Is A Year End Review?
04:18 Progress, Joys, & Wins
12:16 Endings
14:05 Beginnings
15:44 Hopes, Dreams, or Changes
17:22 Reflection
20:47 One Step
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2024-12-1726 min
Life Makeovers#206 Your Year End ReviewToday Cindy walks you through an activity to reflect on the past year so you can begin to visualize what hopes, dreams, and changes you want in 2025. She explains the importance of celebrating your successes while acknowledging those areas you wish had gone differently and teaches the simple difference between endings and beginnings. Knowing setting goals or resolutions is not effective for most people, she shares her simple approach for starting a new year.
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Chapters
01:49 What Is A Year End Review?
04:18 Progress, Joys, & Wins
12:16 Endings
14:05 Beginnings
15:44 Hopes, Dreams, or Changes
17:22 Reflection
20:47 One Step
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Register for my FREE Masterclass called, “Ho...
2024-12-1726 min
Life Makeovers#205 Coming Out of the Darkness in MidlifeWith the coming of the Winter Solstice, soon our daylight time will be increasing, which got Cindy thinking about coming out of the darkness in tough times in midlife. Today she shares strategies for finding the light in life when you are going through a difficult period and reminds you of the importance of truly loving yourself through it all.
Register register for my FREE Masterclass, “How to Love Yourself Fully & Live On Your Terms in Midlife without Guilt" here: www.cindydwhitmer.com/loveyourself
Yes, you CAN learn to live a di...
2024-12-1017 minLife Makeovers#205 Coming Out of the Darkness in MidlifeWith the coming of the Winter Solstice, soon our daylight time will be increasing, which got Cindy thinking about coming out of the darkness in tough times in midlife. Today she shares strategies for finding the light in life when you are going through a difficult period and reminds you of the importance of truly loving yourself through it all.
Register register for my FREE Masterclass, “How to Love Yourself Fully & Live On Your Terms in Midlife without Guilt" here: www.cindydwhitmer.com/loveyourself
Yes, you CAN learn to live a di...
2024-12-1017 min
Life Makeovers#204 Keeping Your Brain Healthy in Midlife & BeyondWant a better quality of life in midlife & beyond? Don’t forget to take care of your brain! As you reflect on the year you have had and begin to visualize what you want next year to look like, keep in mind the importance of supporting your overall health and happiness by focusing on your brain’s health. Learn practical and fun ways you can keep stimulating your brain and firing those neurons so you stay sharp, focused, and engaged in life.
To register for Cindy’s FREE Masterclass, go here: www.cindydwhitmer.com/loveyourself
For a FREE Midlife Strate...
2024-12-0321 minLife Makeovers#204 Keeping Your Brain Healthy in Midlife & BeyondWant a better quality of life in midlife & beyond? Don’t forget to take care of your brain! As you reflect on the year you have had and begin to visualize what you want next year to look like, keep in mind the importance of supporting your overall health and happiness by focusing on your brain’s health. Learn practical and fun ways you can keep stimulating your brain and firing those neurons so you stay sharp, focused, and engaged in life.
To register for Cindy’s FREE Masterclass, go here: www.cindydwhitmer.com/loveyourself
For a FREE Midlife Strate...
2024-12-0321 min
Life Makeovers#203 Midlife Holiday Challenges & What To Do About ThemThe holidays can be the best of times or the worst of times depending on all kinds of things, but if you are going through a major midlife challenge right now, enjoying yourself may be difficult. Today Cindy offers new perspectives on approaching the holidays and setting yourself up for a strong jumpstart into the new year.
Register for her FREE Masterclass here: cindydwhitmer.com/loveyourself
For a FREE Midlife Strategy Session, go here: timewithcindy.com
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Chapters
01:20 Death & Grief
02:22 Divorce/Breakups
03:41 Empty Nest
04:25...
2024-11-2622 minLife Makeovers#203 Midlife Holiday Challenges & What To Do About ThemThe holidays can be the best of times or the worst of times depending on all kinds of things, but if you are going through a major midlife challenge right now, enjoying yourself may be difficult. Today Cindy offers new perspectives on approaching the holidays and setting yourself up for a strong jumpstart into the new year.
Register for her FREE Masterclass here: cindydwhitmer.com/loveyourself
For a FREE Midlife Strategy Session, go here: timewithcindy.com
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Chapters
01:20 Death & Grief
02:22 Divorce/Breakups
03:41 Empty Nest
04:25...
2024-11-2622 min
Life Makeovers#200 A Vote For YourselfToday, Cindy is celebrating the second birthday and 200th episode of the Life Makeovers Podcast! Thank you for being a part of the Life Makeovers Podcast family! With it also being Election Day in the United States, Cindy offers several powerful questions to ask yourself when working to understanding what is best for you in your life and as you vote. She shares a mantra she lives by that aids her in all of her decisions and believes this approach is exactly what the world most needs now.
As part of her celebration today, she offers a...
2024-11-0515 minLife Makeovers#200 A Vote For YourselfToday, Cindy is celebrating the second birthday and 200th episode of the Life Makeovers Podcast! Thank you for being a part of the Life Makeovers Podcast family! With it also being Election Day in the United States, Cindy offers several powerful questions to ask yourself when working to understanding what is best for you in your life and as you vote. She shares a mantra she lives by that aids her in all of her decisions and believes this approach is exactly what the world most needs now.
As part of her celebration today, she offers a...
2024-11-0515 min
Life Makeovers#199 The Ripple Effect of A Midlife MakeoverOften when women in midlife are unhappy and they want to make changes, they feel selfish. Somehow they have grown to believe doing things for themselves is against others. Today, Cindy maps out the positive ripple effect of transforming your midlife into your best life. She lists several ways others benefit from you taking ultimate care to have the best life possible and set yourself up for a wonderful future of aging well with great joy and meaning. _____________
Chapters
00:19 A Different Kind of Midlife Makeover
03:09 Why Women Resist
04:12 The Glass Overflowing
2024-10-2922 minLife Makeovers#199 The Ripple Effect of A Midlife MakeoverOften when women in midlife are unhappy and they want to make changes, they feel selfish. Somehow they have grown to believe doing things for themselves is against others. Today, Cindy maps out the positive ripple effect of transforming your midlife into your best life. She lists several ways others benefit from you taking ultimate care to have the best life possible and set yourself up for a wonderful future of aging well with great joy and meaning. _____________
Chapters
00:19 A Different Kind of Midlife Makeover
03:09 Why Women Resist
04:12 The Glass Overflowing
2024-10-2922 min
Life Makeovers#196 How to End the Year On A Strong NoteMaybe this year is going splendidly well for you, but maybe not. No matter what it’s been like, why not use the last few months to clean up your messes or reach another goal? We do not have to wait until January 1st to get into inspired action and create the lives we want. Listen in for guidance on ending the year on a strong note.
Chapters
02:12 Six Areas of Life
07:32 Two Powerful Questions to Ask Yourself
09:12 Visualize the Best Possible Outcome
10:49 Blocks or Obstacles
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2024-10-0926 minLife Makeovers#196 How to End the Year On A Strong NoteMaybe this year is going splendidly well for you, but maybe not. No matter what it’s been like, why not use the last few months to clean up your messes or reach another goal? We do not have to wait until January 1st to get into inspired action and create the lives we want. Listen in for guidance on ending the year on a strong note.
Chapters
02:12 Six Areas of Life
07:32 Two Powerful Questions to Ask Yourself
09:12 Visualize the Best Possible Outcome
10:49 Blocks or Obstacles
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2024-10-0926 min
Life Makeovers#193 Spiritual Laws to Support You in MidlifeMidlife is a time of growth and reflection. What if looking over your life could be easier and more meaningful?
What if a spiritual perspective gave you more peace of mind as you move forward? Today, Cindy shares “The Four Immutable Laws of the Spirit” created by Harrison Owen, who was a prominent business man, husband, father, grandfather, civil rights activist, health care advocate and founder of Open Space Technology, among other prestigious activities. When fully believed and applied, these laws can offer comfort and significance to all aspects of your life.
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2024-09-1830 minLife Makeovers#193 Spiritual Laws to Support You in MidlifeMidlife is a time of growth and reflection. What if looking over your life could be easier and more meaningful?
What if a spiritual perspective gave you more peace of mind as you move forward? Today, Cindy shares “The Four Immutable Laws of the Spirit” created by Harrison Owen, who was a prominent business man, husband, father, grandfather, civil rights activist, health care advocate and founder of Open Space Technology, among other prestigious activities. When fully believed and applied, these laws can offer comfort and significance to all aspects of your life.
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Chapters
2024-09-1830 min
Life Makeovers#192 Total AcceptanceTotal Acceptance is one of the qualities of radically healthy relationships, and today Cindy defines its nature while sharing several points to consider as you are developing this more strongly in your life. She challenges you with an Acceptance Activity and covers the benefits to bringing acceptance into every relationship you have. Then she teaches how to navigate a relationship with acceptance even when you cannot live with the differences you have with some.
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Chapters
01:48 Resistance
02:33 Definition
03:08 Who Do You Want to Change?
04:07 What Accepting Someone Means
04:33...
2024-09-1137 minLife Makeovers#192 Total AcceptanceTotal Acceptance is one of the qualities of radically healthy relationships, and today Cindy defines its nature while sharing several points to consider as you are developing this more strongly in your life. She challenges you with an Acceptance Activity and covers the benefits to bringing acceptance into every relationship you have. Then she teaches how to navigate a relationship with acceptance even when you cannot live with the differences you have with some.
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Chapters
01:48 Resistance
02:33 Definition
03:08 Who Do You Want to Change?
04:07 What Accepting Someone Means
04:33...
2024-09-1137 minLife Makeovers#190 How to Handle F.A.M.I.L.Y. in MidlifeNo matter who you call your family, the word itself can be triggering. We love them. We hate them. We don’t know what to do about them. No matter what you’ve experienced, Cindy has guidance today on some of the best ways to navigate these chosen and non-chosen relationships. She also offers specific considerations to keep in mind as you work on finding the most peaceful, joyful way to continue to enjoy yours.
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you ge...
2024-08-2833 min
Life Makeovers#190 How to Handle F.A.M.I.L.Y. in MidlifeNo matter who you call your family, the word itself can be triggering. We love them. We hate them. We don’t know what to do about them. No matter what you’ve experienced, Cindy has guidance today on some of the best ways to navigate these chosen and non-chosen relationships. She also offers specific considerations to keep in mind as you work on finding the most peaceful, joyful way to continue to enjoy yours.
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you ge...
2024-08-2833 min
Life Makeovers#189 The Impact of the Patriarchal Culture on Women in MidlifeToday Cindy interviews transformation coach & holistic practitioner, Linda Dieffenbach, who discusses the ancestral, biological, and historical impact of patriarchal culture & how women in midlife are affected personally and professionally whether they are conscious of it or not. The conversation evolves into the effects on our relationships, health, and belief systems, as well as what the feminist movement has done for us in response. Listen to the end to hear best ways to change the power dynamics and create greater equality and overall life satisfaction for everyone.
Linda Dieffenbach is a devoted and empathetic personal t...
2024-08-2147 min
Life Makeovers#188 What It Means to Win in MidlifeHaving just spent weeks watching the Olympics, Cindy noticed that true winning goes far beyond getting a gold medal. Today she suggests wins available to you in midlife and challenges you to create your own and to work on winning every day.
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.
For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newslette...
2024-08-1418 minLife Makeovers#188 What It Means to Win in MidlifeHaving just spent weeks watching the Olympics, Cindy noticed that true winning goes far beyond getting a gold medal. Today she suggests wins available to you in midlife and challenges you to create your own and to work on winning every day.
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.
For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newslette...
2024-08-1418 minLife Makeovers#187 5 Things You Must Let Go of When A Relationship Ends in Midlife & How to Begin AgainHaving your heart broken from the ending of a relationship can be one of the most stressful, gut-wrenching experiences you can have in midlife, so today Cindy teaches five things you can do to help yourself move through and beyond the grief of it all by letting go. Then she explores a path with ways to begin again so you can create a life you love.
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY...
2024-08-0724 min
Life Makeovers#187 5 Things You Must Let Go of When A Relationship Ends in Midlife & How to Begin AgainHaving your heart broken from the ending of a relationship can be one of the most stressful, gut-wrenching experiences you can have in midlife, so today Cindy teaches five things you can do to help yourself move through and beyond the grief of it all by letting go. Then she explores a path with ways to begin again so you can create a life you love.
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY...
2024-08-0724 min
Life Makeovers#186 How to Have Relationship Confidence in MidlifeBy midlife, you’ve had all kinds of relationship experiences, especially if you’ve been widowed or divorced and have looked for love again. Yet your confidence may be low as you may wonder if you are capable of a healthy relationship at this age and stage of your life. Today Cindy shares the #1 Relationship Killer, how to grow your self-love, how to rebuild your confidence after a breakup or divorce, and ways to show up as a confident partner whether you are dating or in a committed relationship.
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strat...
2024-07-3121 minLife Makeovers#186 How to Have Relationship Confidence in MidlifeBy midlife, you’ve had all kinds of relationship experiences, especially if you’ve been widowed or divorced and have looked for love again. Yet your confidence may be low as you may wonder if you are capable of a healthy relationship at this age and stage of your life. Today Cindy shares the #1 Relationship Killer, how to grow your self-love, how to rebuild your confidence after a breakup or divorce, and ways to show up as a confident partner whether you are dating or in a committed relationship.
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strat...
2024-07-3121 min
Life Makeovers#185 Extreme Self-Care in Mid-LifeWe’ve all heard the term self-care a million times, but even so it can be tough to remember its importance in our daily lives. Then when exceptional circumstances enter the picture, we may be blind-sided and less able to tend to ourselves. Today Cindy shares the work of Cheryl Richardson, internally-known, best-selling author and coach, who wrote the book, The Art of Extreme Self-Care, and teaches how to create your own Extreme Self-Care Kit, so you are prepared to handle any of life’s curve balls.
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with m...
2024-07-2419 minLife Makeovers#185 Extreme Self-Care in Mid-LifeWe’ve all heard the term self-care a million times, but even so it can be tough to remember its importance in our daily lives. Then when exceptional circumstances enter the picture, we may be blind-sided and less able to tend to ourselves. Today Cindy shares the work of Cheryl Richardson, internally-known, best-selling author and coach, who wrote the book, The Art of Extreme Self-Care, and teaches how to create your own Extreme Self-Care Kit, so you are prepared to handle any of life’s curve balls.
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with m...
2024-07-2419 minLife Makeovers#184 The Four Criteria of DeclutteringDo you ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of material possessions you have? Do you secretly wish it would all just go away? Clutter is unhealthy but very common, so today Cindy talks about how to easily choose what needs to go, the benefits of releasing stuff, and how doing so could even be considered a spiritual practice.
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan...
2024-07-1736 min
Life Makeovers#184 The Four Criteria of DeclutteringDo you ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of material possessions you have? Do you secretly wish it would all just go away? Clutter is unhealthy but very common, so today Cindy talks about how to easily choose what needs to go, the benefits of releasing stuff, and how doing so could even be considered a spiritual practice.
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan...
2024-07-1736 min
Life Makeovers#183 Living DeepCindy is reflecting today on how life can be happy & celebratory while at the same time sadness & grief can show up as well. She discusses living deeply, truly knowing yourself, honoring your needs, and living a life that feels like it truly matters.
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.
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2024-07-1025 minLife Makeovers#183 Living DeepCindy is reflecting today on how life can be happy & celebratory while at the same time sadness & grief can show up as well. She discusses living deeply, truly knowing yourself, honoring your needs, and living a life that feels like it truly matters.
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.
For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up...
2024-07-1025 min
Life Makeovers#182 10 Benefits of Loving Yourself in MidlifeAs a life coach, I see the struggle of women in midlife to love themselves. Many feel it is selfish and others are so overwhelmed caring for others they simply forget about themselves. Today I am sharing ten benefits of loving yourself in hopes you will be convinced this is not only a good idea but also essential to have a healthy, happy life in midlife and beyond.
Click here for my free guide, “It’s Your Time: How to Start Loving Yourself Unapologetically Today!”
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me...
2024-07-0321 minLife Makeovers#182 10 Benefits of Loving Yourself in MidlifeAs a life coach, I see the struggle of women in midlife to love themselves. Many feel it is selfish and others are so overwhelmed caring for others they simply forget about themselves. Today I am sharing ten benefits of loving yourself in hopes you will be convinced this is not only a good idea but also essential to have a healthy, happy life in midlife and beyond.
Click here for my free guide, “It’s Your Time: How to Start Loving Yourself Unapologetically Today!”
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me...
2024-07-0321 min
Life Makeovers#181 Your Thoughts, Your Choice (aka The Hammer Story)How you choose to think about anything or yourself can either feel good or hurt very badly. Today Cindy helps you reframe common thoughts in midlife encouraging you to move from living in the fear column to the love column. Listen in to hear her personal stories that prove the power of focusing on what we want.
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a p...
2024-06-2624 minLife Makeovers#181 Your Thoughts, Your Choice (aka The Hammer Story)How you choose to think about anything or yourself can either feel good or hurt very badly. Today Cindy helps you reframe common thoughts in midlife encouraging you to move from living in the fear column to the love column. Listen in to hear her personal stories that prove the power of focusing on what we want.
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a p...
2024-06-2624 min
Life Makeovers#180 Caregiving in MidlifeWhether you have a parent with dementia, a spouse with compromised health, or a loved one in a nursing home, one of the greatest challenges of being a woman in midlife is caregiving. Today Cindy breaks down the emotional & relationship struggles, the signs & symptoms of caregiver stress, and ways to help yourself through the experience.
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to g...
2024-06-1926 minLife Makeovers#180 Caregiving in MidlifeWhether you have a parent with dementia, a spouse with compromised health, or a loved one in a nursing home, one of the greatest challenges of being a woman in midlife is caregiving. Today Cindy breaks down the emotional & relationship struggles, the signs & symptoms of caregiver stress, and ways to help yourself through the experience.
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to g...
2024-06-1926 min
Life Makeovers#179 Secrets to Living Long, Healthy & Happy Beyond MidlifeToday Cindy shares wisdom from a long research project in Japan that helps us to understand simple ways we can live our lives to promote longevity with vibrant health and daily joy no matter our age.
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To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.
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2024-06-1220 minLife Makeovers#179 Secrets to Living Long, Healthy & Happy Beyond MidlifeToday Cindy shares wisdom from a long research project in Japan that helps us to understand simple ways we can live our lives to promote longevity with vibrant health and daily joy no matter our age.
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To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.
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2024-06-1220 min
Life Makeovers#178 Finding Your Voice in Mid-LifeToday Cindy interviews Denise Ann Galloni, an author and internationally known speaker who started out in life being “the quietest girl.” Now she helps people find their voice and gets paid to speak while doing so! Learn what “V.O.I.C.E.” means to her and how it can help you be more courageous in your life and get what you want.
Ever since being named “The Quietest Girl” in her senior class, Denise Ann Galloni has focused on using her voice and helping others find theirs. Working with organizations and individuals through her company, DG...
2024-06-0543 min
Life Makeovers#177 Driving ~ A Metaphor for LifeWhile on an 1800 mile road trip recently, Cindy started thinking about how driving is a metaphor for navigating life, so today she shares the inspirations that came to her on the road.
If you would like to schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with Cindy, go to timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call.
2024-05-2928 minLife Makeovers#177 Driving ~ A Metaphor for LifeWhile on an 1800 mile road trip recently, Cindy started thinking about how driving is a metaphor for navigating life, so today she shares the inspirations that came to her on the road.
If you would like to schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with Cindy, go to timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call.
2024-05-2928 min
Life Makeovers#172 Why You Are Lonely in MidlifeSo many of you express feeling lonely in midlife, so today Cindy discusses the three pillars of loneliness addressed in Teal Swan’s book, The Anatomy of Loneliness, what they are, how they develop, and what you can do about it. She lists the most common relationship fears and why being authentic and intimately knowing yourself is the answer.
For an opportunity to talk to Cindy privately about your life, go to TimewithCindy.com.
2024-04-2428 minLife Makeovers#172 Why You Are Lonely in MidlifeSo many of you express feeling lonely in midlife, so today Cindy discusses the three pillars of loneliness addressed in Teal Swan’s book, The Anatomy of Loneliness, what they are, how they develop, and what you can do about it. She lists the most common relationship fears and why being authentic and intimately knowing yourself is the answer.
For an opportunity to talk to Cindy privately about your life, go to TimewithCindy.com.
2024-04-2428 minLife Makeovers#170 A Different Kind of Spring CleaningThe days are longer, the birds are singing again, and you may be starting to look around your house and feel a strong desire to declutter or do a deep cleaning of some kind. Today, Cindy addresses some of the best approaches to doing just that but goes further to offer several additional ways you can spring clean your mind and your life, all with the intention of making your life easier, flowing better, and stopping the overwhelm.
Get a jumpstart on your spring cleaning by having a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with Cindy. Schedule here: TimewithCindy.com...
2024-04-1035 min
Life Makeovers#170 A Different Kind of Spring CleaningThe days are longer, the birds are singing again, and you may be starting to look around your house and feel a strong desire to declutter or do a deep cleaning of some kind. Today, Cindy addresses some of the best approaches to doing just that but goes further to offer several additional ways you can spring clean your mind and your life, all with the intention of making your life easier, flowing better, and stopping the overwhelm.
Get a jumpstart on your spring cleaning by having a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with Cindy. Schedule here: TimewithCindy.com...
2024-04-1035 minLife Makeovers#168 More Precious Than GoldJust imagine what an old set of flatware and the upcoming summer Olympics might have in common! Sounds odd, but listen in to hear Cindy’s thoughts on authenticity, worth, and being 100% committed to the process of healing yourself from within. She explains where the trouble begins for most of us, how it plays out later in our lives, signs we are off track, and what to do to get in alignment for good.
Schedule a free Mid-Life Strategy Session with Cindy here: TimewithCindy.com.
2024-03-2735 min
Life Makeovers#168 More Precious Than GoldJust imagine what an old set of flatware and the upcoming summer Olympics might have in common! Sounds odd, but listen in to hear Cindy’s thoughts on authenticity, worth, and being 100% committed to the process of healing yourself from within. She explains where the trouble begins for most of us, how it plays out later in our lives, signs we are off track, and what to do to get in alignment for good.
Schedule a free Mid-Life Strategy Session with Cindy here: TimewithCindy.com.
2024-03-2735 min
Life Makeovers#167 The Lies You Tell YourselfToday Cindy shares the work of Jamie Kerns Lima, author of the new book, Worthy, which teaches the importance of self-worth and the lies you tell yourself that keep you from feeling your worth. Cindy admits some of the ways she has been affected by these lies telling stories that prove their effect. Learn the key to raising your self-worth so you can create the life you truly want.
To grow your self-worth even faster, schedule a free session with Cindy here: TimewithCindy.com.
2024-03-2040 minLife Makeovers#167 The Lies You Tell YourselfToday Cindy shares the work of Jamie Kerns Lima, author of the new book, Worthy, which teaches the importance of self-worth and the lies you tell yourself that keep you from feeling your worth. Cindy admits some of the ways she has been affected by these lies telling stories that prove their effect. Learn the key to raising your self-worth so you can create the life you truly want.
To grow your self-worth even faster, schedule a free session with Cindy here: TimewithCindy.com.
2024-03-2040 minLife Makeovers#165 Hiding in Plain SightWhat are you not seeing that’s right in front of you? What are you missing in your life? Today Cindy shares a personal story that brought her to her knees literally, but what came out of the experience were wonderful lessons and powerful questions she believes can be life-changing for all of you. Listen in to hear how something tiny and precious brought to light wisdom to help you drop your worries once and for all.
If you would like to chat with Cindy about what’s happening in your life, go to TimewithCindy.com.
2024-03-0631 min
Life Makeovers#165 Hiding in Plain SightWhat are you not seeing that’s right in front of you? What are you missing in your life? Today Cindy shares a personal story that brought her to her knees literally, but what came out of the experience were wonderful lessons and powerful questions she believes can be life-changing for all of you. Listen in to hear how something tiny and precious brought to light wisdom to help you drop your worries once and for all.
If you would like to chat with Cindy about what’s happening in your life, go to TimewithCindy.com.
2024-03-0631 min
Life Makeovers#163 Habit StackingWith the new year in the distance now, many of you have lost track of your resolutions or given up on your goals. Change is difficult for most people. Listen in to learn about habit stacking, a new term Cindy recently heard that helps you integrate new behaviors with routine ones, making it easier to accomplish those things most important to you.
Are you feeling stuck or alone in midlife? If so, go to TimewithCindy.com to schedule a confidence-building conversation with Cindy.
2024-02-2117 minLife Makeovers#163 Habit StackingWith the new year in the distance now, many of you have lost track of your resolutions or given up on your goals. Change is difficult for most people. Listen in to learn about habit stacking, a new term Cindy recently heard that helps you integrate new behaviors with routine ones, making it easier to accomplish those things most important to you.
Are you feeling stuck or alone in midlife? If so, go to TimewithCindy.com to schedule a confidence-building conversation with Cindy.
2024-02-2117 minLife Makeovers#161 What Are You Making Your Age Mean?One of the things women in midlife struggle with the most is aging. But what if you are making it harder than it needs to be? Listen to hear common fears that come with age, ways to look beyond them by using the gifts of aging, and examples of women who are showing us the way.
Want to have a conversation with Cindy about your own journey? Schedule here: TimewithCindy.com.
You can write to Cindy at cindy@cindydwhitmer.com or sign up for her newsletter at cindydwhitmer.com.
2024-02-0728 min
Life Makeovers#161 What Are You Making Your Age Mean?One of the things women in midlife struggle with the most is aging. But what if you are making it harder than it needs to be? Listen to hear common fears that come with age, ways to look beyond them by using the gifts of aging, and examples of women who are showing us the way.
Want to have a conversation with Cindy about your own journey? Schedule here: TimewithCindy.com.
You can write to Cindy at cindy@cindydwhitmer.com or sign up for her newsletter at cindydwhitmer.com.
2024-02-0728 minLife Makeovers#158 How To Tell If Your Relationship Is Conflictual or AbusiveToday Cindy shares some indicators that a partnership is generally healthy with what she calls “the normal human factor” of some conflict versus indicators that your partner is abusive and you may be in physical, sexual, or psychological danger. She says one of her favorite resources on the topic of love and relationships to help with the discussion.
Would you like the opportunity to chat directly with Cindy? Just go to TimewithCindy.com to get on her schedule.
2024-01-1717 min
Life Makeovers#158 How To Tell If Your Relationship Is Conflictual or AbusiveToday Cindy shares some indicators that a partnership is generally healthy with what she calls “the normal human factor” of some conflict versus indicators that your partner is abusive and you may be in physical, sexual, or psychological danger. She says one of her favorite resources on the topic of love and relationships to help with the discussion.
Would you like the opportunity to chat directly with Cindy? Just go to TimewithCindy.com to get on her schedule.
2024-01-1717 minLife Makeovers#157 The True Measure of SuccessHow do you measure success? What brings you to wealth and wellness in your life? Listen in to Cindy’s conversation with all-things-amazing, 77 year old Anne Sagendorph-Moon, who shares her radical take on business, social media, aging, color and more. Together they discuss the difference between beauty and radiance, the importance of wisdom and experience, and who your best guru really is.
Learn more about Anne Sagendorph-Moon @ www.annesagendorphmoon.com.
You can also email her @ anne@beyondbusinessasusual.com.
If you would like to discuss your life or business with Cindy, go to ...
2024-01-1032 min
Life Makeovers#157 The True Measure of SuccessHow do you measure success? What brings you to wealth and wellness in your life? Listen in to Cindy’s conversation with all-things-amazing, 77 year old Anne Sagendorph-Moon, who shares her radical take on business, social media, aging, color and more. Together they discuss the difference between beauty and radiance, the importance of wisdom and experience, and who your best guru really is.
Learn more about Anne Sagendorph-Moon @ www.annesagendorphmoon.com.
You can also email her @ anne@beyondbusinessasusual.com.
If you would like to discuss your life or business with Cindy, go to ...
2024-01-1032 minLife Makeovers#145 The Trickle Down EffectWhen you consider putting your own happiness and health at the top of your list, you wonder if that is selfish. What if your personal peace, joy, and life satisfaction was about more than you? Because, guess what, it is! Listen in to hear highlights from Cindy’s recent conversation with one of her former clients to find out more about this concept and other gems that came forth.
To have a free, private conversation with Cindy, go to timewithcindy.com.
2023-11-1711 min
Life Makeovers#145 The Trickle Down EffectWhen you consider putting your own happiness and health at the top of your list, you wonder if that is selfish. What if your personal peace, joy, and life satisfaction was about more than you? Because, guess what, it is! Listen in to hear highlights from Cindy’s recent conversation with one of her former clients to find out more about this concept and other gems that came forth.
To have a free, private conversation with Cindy, go to timewithcindy.com.
2023-11-1711 minLife Makeovers#144 We Always Have A ChoiceToday, Cindy interviews a former coaching client of hers, Melissa Snoots, who is a nurse and reiki master. She shares how she transitioned from losing everything to opening herself up to more, investing in herself, and finding a way of life she truly loves. Listen in to hear her advice about self-talk, the importance of using our intuition, and recognizing how much we matter.
Melissa Snoots’ business is called “Reiki Plus” and you may contact her at reikiplus369@gmail.com.
For a Free Mid-Life Strategy Session with Cindy, go to timew...
2023-11-1538 min
Life Makeovers#144 We Always Have A ChoiceToday, Cindy interviews a former coaching client of hers, Melissa Snoots, who is a nurse and reiki master. She shares how she transitioned from losing everything to opening herself up to more, investing in herself, and finding a way of life she truly loves. Listen in to hear her advice about self-talk, the importance of using our intuition, and recognizing how much we matter.
Melissa Snoots’ business is called “Reiki Plus” and you may contact her at reikiplus369@gmail.com.
For a Free Mid-Life Strategy Session with Cindy, go to timew...
2023-11-1538 minLife Makeovers#143 What Priscilla Presley Learned The Hard WayToday Cindy discusses the tricky balance between loving others, wanting to please them, and having our own needs in the mix as well. Cindy offers powerful questions to ask yourself about your own relationship behavior and what to do if you are consistently struggling to feel acknowledged.
Want to give coaching a try? You can schedule a Free Mid-Life Strategy Session @ timewithcindy.com.
2023-11-1313 min
Life Makeovers#143 What Priscilla Presley Learned The Hard WayToday Cindy discusses the tricky balance between loving others, wanting to please them, and having our own needs in the mix as well. Cindy offers powerful questions to ask yourself about your own relationship behavior and what to do if you are consistently struggling to feel acknowledged.
Want to give coaching a try? You can schedule a Free Mid-Life Strategy Session @ timewithcindy.com.
2023-11-1313 minLife Makeovers#139 Living Love or AboveCindy highlights some of the main takeaways from Wednesday’s interview with Alissa Bicker, The Consultress, reminding us that with every obstacle comes opportunity. They also encourage us to honor our feelings no matter what while finding a way to live at the frequency of love or above as much as possible.
For a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session go to timewithcindy.com.
Let Cindy know what topics you most want to hear about by emailing her at cindy@cindydwhitmer.com or messaging her @themidlifemakeovercoach.
2023-11-0306 min
Life Makeovers#139 Living Love or AboveCindy highlights some of the main takeaways from Wednesday’s interview with Alissa Bicker, The Consultress, reminding us that with every obstacle comes opportunity. They also encourage us to honor our feelings no matter what while finding a way to live at the frequency of love or above as much as possible.
For a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session go to timewithcindy.com.
Let Cindy know what topics you most want to hear about by emailing her at cindy@cindydwhitmer.com or messaging her @themidlifemakeovercoach.
2023-11-0306 minLife Makeovers#138 Turning Midlife Obstacles Into OpportunitiesHow do you turn midlife obstacles into opportunities? On the first birthday of the podcast, Cindy interviews Alissa Bickar, “The Consultress” who shares her journey from grief and despair to freedom, clarity, and joy.
You can connect with Cindy’s guest @ theconsultress.com.
To take advantage of Cindy’s Black Friday Coaching Special, email her at cindy@cindydwhitmer.com, leave your contact information and put “Black Friday Coaching Special” in the Subject line. Act now, as this is the final week to sign up.
2023-11-0141 min
Life Makeovers#138 Turning Midlife Obstacles Into OpportunitiesHow do you turn midlife obstacles into opportunities? On the first birthday of the podcast, Cindy interviews Alissa Bickar, “The Consultress” who shares her journey from grief and despair to freedom, clarity, and joy.
You can connect with Cindy’s guest @ theconsultress.com.
To take advantage of Cindy’s Black Friday Coaching Special, email her at cindy@cindydwhitmer.com, leave your contact information and put “Black Friday Coaching Special” in the Subject line. Act now, as this is the final week to sign up.
2023-11-0141 minLife Makeovers#137 How To Set Yourself Up for A Great New Year NowToday Cindy shares two things you can incorporate in your life right now to set the stage for a strong new year. What do you think they are?
She also offers a practically-priced coaching experience you can take advantage of if you act quickly. Email her at cindy@cindydwhitmer.com, put “Black Friday Coaching Special” in the Subject Line & leave her your contact information, and she will get back to you as soon as possible.
2023-10-3013 min
Life Makeovers#137 How To Set Yourself Up for A Great New Year NowToday Cindy shares two things you can incorporate in your life right now to set the stage for a strong new year. What do you think they are?
She also offers a practically-priced coaching experience you can take advantage of if you act quickly. Email her at cindy@cindydwhitmer.com, put “Black Friday Coaching Special” in the Subject Line & leave her your contact information, and she will get back to you as soon as possible.
2023-10-3013 minLife Makeovers#80 What the Geese Can Teach UsFor today’s boost, Cindy shares how geese have created the perfect support system for their migrations, and how we can learn the importance of a great support group from their behavior. Also, hear more about Cindy’s brand new “Summer of Change” group coaching program which starts TOMORROW & how to get registered before it’s too late!
2023-06-1905 minLife Makeovers#74 A Toleration StoryListen in to hear the story of Cindy’s daughter’s birth which was more about realizing something very upsetting in her marriage than about her baby being born. What are you tolerating? Cindy challenges us to look carefully at the patterns in our relationships that may be unhealthy and think about what we can do to change them.
If you're interested in the upcoming free Summer of Change Workshop happening on June 13th, click here to register and learn more!
2023-06-0513 minLife Makeovers#63 What I Learned from Matthew McConaugheyMatthew McConaughey is on a personal growth kick! Who knew? Recently, Cindy attended a virtual event of Matthew’s called, “The Art of Livin’” where he taught nine mile markers on life involving “more.” Cindy explains his list and how it can help us live more joyfully and meaningfully. You aren’t going to believe what #9 is!
2023-05-1016 minLife Makeovers#49 Our True NatureFor this Final Thoughts Friday episode, Cindy expands on her recent conversation with Pam Grout (pamgrout.com) who discussed our true natures as being creators of the good, the holy, and the beautiful. When we create from a place of authenticity, we become channels of hope and love. Find out what activity both Cindy & Pam find fun, creative, and meditative in their lives.
2023-04-0705 minLife Makeovers#47 The Duck Tape of All Purpose Tools for LifeFor your boost this morning, Cindy shares what best-selling author, Pam Grout, says is “The Duck Tape” of all purpose tools for living simply ~ gratitude! Cindy shares her daily gratitude practice and some of the benefits of living a gratuitous life.
2023-04-0308 min
Life Makeovers#22: 8 Powerful Questions to Make Your Year FantasticWant to get a great start on your year and stay intentional all year long? Cindy offers eight questions you can ask yourself to direct your year exactly the way you want it to go. Keep yourself focused by exploring your own answers.
2023-01-1820 minLife Makeovers#21: Making Peace with Your Body in Mid-LifeIn this episode, Cindy shares highlights from her conversation with Steffany Barton who teaches how to use our bodies issues to learn what we need to do to improve our lives and relationships. Learn about the relationship between aging and carrying people’s burdens, how to reframe exercise to joyful movement, and more!
2023-01-1311 minLife Makeovers#20: Your Body & YouListen to Cindy’s interview with Steffany Barton (angelsinsight.com) as she explores how to shift our relationships with our bodies from judgment to observation and learning. Hear about the relationship between our bodies and souls, and what it means when we cannot sleep, have weight fluctuations, or are aging quicker than we would like and what to do about it.
2023-01-1146 minLife Makeovers#19: Marriage, Blended Families, Retirement & MoreListen in to hear the highlights from Cindy’s conversation with Kathy Pryor who delved into life as a stepmom, who together with her husband, has successfully blended their families into one family unit. Find out takeaways around retiring well, finding your voice at any age, and the importance of growing spiritually.
2023-01-0611 minLife Makeovers#18 Life As A Spiritual JourneyToday’s guest, Kathy Pryor, shares her perspective that true empowerment comes from nurturing yourself so you can grow spiritually. Having worked in a university space for decades, she offers her greatest wishes for young adults and discusses her journey of post-retirement living, moving from feeling disoriented, to balanced and free. Together, Cindy & Kathy explore life with stepfamilies and how to successful blend your lives when marrying someone who already has children.
2023-01-0447 minLife Makeovers#17 The #1 Question to Ask YourselfIn this episode, Cindy highlights the nuggets her daughter shared in their interview about the empty nest from her perspective as a young adult. Whether you like how your child is turning out or not, find out the question you can ask yourself to find peace in the empty nest.
2022-12-3015 minLife Makeovers#16 The Empty NestToday Cindy’s special guest is her daughter! Laura Whitmer joins her in talking about the empty nest from a young adult child’s perspective and offers guidance to parents preparing for or dealing with this major life transition. This mother-daughter team shares some of their personal stories navigating this together and give lots of tips and encouragement as well.
2022-12-281h 06Life Makeovers#15: Health is WealthToday Cindy shares highlights from her interview with Irasa Downing, which include making the empty nest like a second honeymoon in your marriage, learning to love your body no matter what, and how to prepare for retirement holistically with the philosophy that "health is wealth”.
2022-12-2308 minLife Makeovers#14 Extending GraceIn this episode, Cindy speaks with Irasa Downing, career powerhouse, devoted family member, and pickle ball player! They discuss some of the challenges of caring for elderly members of the family, as well as dealing with illness and death. Parenting young adult children was another hot topic, as well as preparing for retirement in all kinds of ways.
2022-12-2151 minLife Makeovers#13: Letting Go of PerfectionIn this episode, Cindy shares the best takeaways from her conversation with Amy Rose Carrillo who encouraged listeners to drop perfection, judge yourselves less, and find self-acceptance. She reminds us we do not have to have everything figured out and can instead just focus on feeling good every single day.
2022-12-1608 minLife Makeovers#11: Acceptance, Grace & RestIn this episode, Cindy shares nuggets from her conversation with the extraordinary, Mea Austin, who taught us three of the best gifts we can give ourselves and others is total acceptance, grace, and rest.
2022-12-0904 minLife Makeovers#8: A Midlife AwakeningThis week, Cindy speaks with her dear friend, Rhonda Burgess, who shares her journey of raising a child with chronic health issues, going through major career shifts, divorce, the empty nest and an identity crisis. She offers a powerful question for all of us to ask ourselves and ways to manage when you feel hopeless.
2022-11-3052 minLife Makeovers#7: Trusting Yourself & The Illusion of PerfectionCindy reflects on her interview with poet, theater producer, and human resources professional, Michelle J. Kaplan, who shared the power of our intuition and how critical it is to let go of perfection because it simply doesn’t exist.
2022-11-2505 minLife Makeovers#6: Passion, Intuition, & AuthenticityToday Cindy speaks with poet, theater producer, and human resources professional, Michelle J. Kaplan. Listen as she shares her “Bread Crumb Approach” and how she has had to trust her intuition through career changes, cancer, and single parenthood. She also treats us with a reading of her poetry! To learn more about her books and corporate programs, visit michellejkaplan.com.
2022-11-2346 minLife Makeovers#5: How to Embrace Challenges At Any AgeCindy summarizes the main takeaways from her recent interview with author and financial advisor, Tresa Leftenant, including how a woman empowered actually serves everyone and how life improves with age when we allow it.
2022-11-1807 minLife Makeovers#4: Aging, Resilience, & EmpowermentListen to Cindy’s conversation with author & financial advisor, Tresa Leftenant, as they discuss the importance of women feeling empowered in their lives in every area including money, aging, and resiliency. For more information about how Tresa Leftenant can serve you, go to reinventingher.com.
2022-11-1645 minLife Makeovers#3: The Greater ViewCindy shares the juiciest takeaways from her recent conversation with Brooke Vandenbrink-Ross, including the importance of seeing everything that happens in life from a bigger perspective. Insights regarding friendship, divorce, and “shoulding” on ourselves in mid-life are also offered.
2022-11-1105 minLife Makeovers#2: An Authentic Conversation Between FriendsListen to Cindy’s conversation with one of her closest friends, Brooke Vandenbrink-Ross, as they explore friendship in mid-life, divorce, raising kids, and the importance of forgiveness in creating a wonderful second chapter in life.
2022-11-0955 min
Life Makeovers#1: The Path to this PodcastIn the first episode ever, Life Makeovers Podcast founder, Cindy D. Whitmer, shares intimate details of her private life and how her greatest trials led her to her life’s work of helping others heal, grow, and change, so they can live lives of greater meaning and satisfaction. Subscribe to this podcast & leave a review, so you don't miss an episode and this helps Life Makeovers reach more people.
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2022-11-0244 minLife MakeoversWelcome to Life Makeovers Podcast!I wanted to introduce myself, Cindy D. Whitmer and share a bit about the podcast. Tune in November 2nd for the first episode release!
2022-10-2802 min