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HI! I'm Karen, Certified Life and Relationship Coach. The Midlife Chaos Podcast is for women facing midlife and wondering how the heck did I get here and where the flip am I going? I’ll be sharing my own personal stories of navigating this phase of life. The good, the bad, the ugly and most definitely the funny. NO topic is off limits. Join me on this adventure and the chaos that midlife brings.
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Fly it Forward with Karen S. Schaefer Twenty Four Years ago I had an experience that would forever change the way I see the world. I knew I was to bring a message to the world but I pushed it down deep. Life gets in the way and 24 years can pass in an instant. But, God is patient and if you are meant to walk a path, to make an impact and share your vision with the world, your dream doesn't leave you. It just burns year after year until it becomes an inferno and you can no longer contain the ...
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The Ashley O Show is a space where nurses and caregivers come together to understand that their identity extends beyond the humans that they care for. Where the hardest workers in the room can have honest and authentic conversations about what is holding them back and the changes needed to move forward. I am here to help you fit nutrition, fitness, and self-care into a life built around 12 hour shifts. It doesn’t have to be complicated, it’s definitely going to be scary, and it’s also going ...
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Let's dispel some myths about Menopause! What is it? How long does it last? When is it NOT normal? HRT - when, what, how... ALL THE THINGS!! You can find Ashlee: A Bit Better Every Day podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-bit-better-every-day/id1563496116 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyashleenoel/?hl=en Courses: https://ashlees…
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Today's episode is raw, real update on a brand new chapter for the business AND what the heck has been going on with my health! Think of this as a coffee chat with your bestie where you just play catch up on life and work. I'm sharing about two big changes in our community: 1. On Instagram, we are starting a fresh page @healthcoachfornurses -> Go F…
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My good friend Lacy has agreed to talk about losing her husband and sharing her journey with grief. I am so impressed with her because as hard as she is on herself for "not getting past it" she has learned many lessons along the way. From feeling like she was warned to learning that it really is all in God's hands. At the end of the day she encoura…
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If you have ever found yourself asking, "is this career I have built really the one I want?" then this episode is meant for you! We are digging into how to make difficult decisions in your career that align with your values, managing your time when you are juggling a million things, and finding yourself when you feel like you have lost who you are …
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“I can’t remember anybody I’ve seen at a public pool with such a memorable body, good or bad, that I’ve thought about it ever again." Today we are talking about body positivity and how empowering Boudoir Photography can be. Kara is sharing how we can Embrace and Celebrate our bodies and how to show ourselves self-love. You can find Kara at: Website…
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Today we are digging into belief, grief, loss, and how to navigate the heavier parts of life as a healthcare professional. Reverend Christine is an experienced hospital chaplain, and joins us to discuss her role as a chaplain, some of the misconceptions around when to use this resource, how nurses can feel empowered in their own role as spiritual c…
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Nena Hart PhD RN, BC-TN, CDONA, CHPN is a dedicated Registered Nurse based in Tennessee, and is committed to supporting struggling healthcare providers and empowering fellow nurses. Through mentorship and coaching, she equips fellow nurses with the tools and mindset necessary to transcend barriers and embrace entrepreneurship. Her unwavering belief…
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April has been what I call Get Fit Month. I think it started out as an "I fell off the resolution wagon and it is time to jump back on" Over the years it has turned into Get... Fit Month. Whatever I feel like I need to re-focus on that year. Get Spiritually Fit, Wanna start a new hobby?? Get Sourdough Fit. On today's episode we are talking about ge…
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Let's dive into a topic that's been on my mind a lot lately: weight loss gaslighting. I may have made this term up, but the impact is very real. It's a critical look at how the weight loss industry has a habit of pointing fingers at individuals for their weight loss challenges, completely overlooking the myriad of underlying health issues that coul…
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Do you have an unwritten set of rules for the people in your life? Have you written an Operator's Manual? Do THEY know you have a manual written for them? Are you frustrated because your expectations aren't being met? Lets chat about what all that means and how to take back your power. #themanual #unmetexpectations #themidlifechaos Thanks for liste…
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In today's episode we dive deep into two crucial aspects of your weight loss journey: sustainable calorie deficits and the importance of preserving muscle. *Hint - your deficit doesn't have to be as big as you think* Episode Highlights: Understanding Calorie Deficits: We start by breaking down what exactly a calorie deficit is and why it's essentia…
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Shelby Forsythia is a grief guide, author, and podcast host, and today she joins us to share a brand new perspective on GRIEF. Shelby helps us welcome grief as a teacher and explains how we can create meaningful lives that honor and include the heartbreaks they’ve faced. We discuss how healthcare workers can help support patients who are facing tur…
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Have you ever had one of those days? Weeks? Today is one of those days... I am just not feeling it. In the name of consistency and accountability, today's episode is just me rambling. What's going on in your life? Me? A whole lot of nothing and something at the same time and it is making me feel some kind of way. I am choosing rest over stress to p…
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There’s a pretty popular quote out there that says - “the only person you should be comparing yourself to is who you were before." Today I'm offering a heartfelt rebuttal to this quote. Too many of us spend our energy thinking about who we used to be, what we used to do, how we exercised in the past, or what we used to weigh...and it's holding us b…
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Join me in welcoming Dr. Christina Fontana, whose mission mirrors our community's - to help heal the world. Christina is a pharmacist, holistic healer, award-winning rapid transformation business coach, speaker, and 5-time author. In this episode, we discuss what self-healing can look like, how to start tuning in and listening to your intuition, he…
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Women's History Month is a focus on all the accomplishments that Women have made. I hope that you realize that any contribution that YOU make, no matter how big or small is HUGE in the eyes of those around you. I see you! and I am so grateful for the love and example you are in my life. #Womenshistory #Sisterhood #community #shedoesntknow #secretli…
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Monday's are for YOUR questions! I was recently answering a really good question in my DMs and thought to myself: "why don't I answer this on the podcast?" It was then that I realized that I get SO many excellent questions from you all in my DMs, on my stories, and from my clients directly - and we are going to start answering them LIVE here on the…
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Today, my husband Daniel is joining us for a casual chat about what it looks like to love a nurse. You guys submitted your questions on Instagram, and we are answering each one, raw and unfiltered! I have to say, you guys asked some DEEP questions, we probably could've spent hours digging into each one. From the story of how we met, to how to suppo…
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Just want to clear a few things up. How do you show up for your spouse who is bringing so much baggage into the relationship? Love Them! #MentalHealth #LoveThem #WomensHistory #birthdaymonth Thanks for listening!! If you liked what you heard... Like my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/themidlifechaos Join the Facebook VIP group https://www.fa…
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Monday's are for YOUR questions! I was recently answering a really good question in my DMs and thought to myself: "why don't I answer this on the podcast?" It was then that I realized that I get SO many excellent questions from you all in my DMs, on my stories, and from my clients directly - and we are going to start answering them LIVE here on the…
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Today I'm bringing on a nurse who is making HUGE waves in the nursing profession: Nurse Caroline Danna! We explore how hospitals might create a more magnetic nursing culture, the ins and outs of travel nursing, the power of pivoting to build a nursing career that works for you, and so much more! SHARE this episode with your nursing friends and let …
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We are getting Raw and Real about JR's childhood and how it has influenced him today. We talk about the importance of getting honest with yourself. Thanks for listening!! If you liked what you heard... Like my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/themidlifechaos Join the Facebook VIP group https://www.facebook.com/groups/266113809474598 Follow me…
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Are the routines you are building actually HELPING you, or holding you back? On today's quick episode, I want to shed a little light on a different approach to building habits and routine that are flexible enough to fit into the busiest lives. I cannot wait to hear how this helps you! I NEED YOUR HELP too - I am on a mission to get into more hospit…
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On today's episode, I am beyond excited to connect you with one of my FAVORITE nurses ever! Michaela is an registered nurse with a decade of healthcare experience, the host of the Built To Be You podcast, certified run coach, and career coach determined to shift the narrative around nursing. She is a living example of how listening to your intuitio…
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I have JR joining us today. We are celebrating 25 years of marriage. I'm interviewing him and letting you have a peek inside who we are. We are answering questions and giving advice to our kids. #HappyAnniversary #25andcounting #HappilyEverAfter Thanks for listening!! If you liked what you heard... Like my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/the…
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It's been a while since we did a good old fashioned life recap! I have had the opportunity to hear more about so many of your current stories and circumstances, so I wanted to return the favor. We are catching up on nomad life, business pivots, my recent business retreat, and our upcoming move. I NEED YOUR HELP - I am on a mission to get into more …
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We can talk all day about getting over good girl syndrome and making that mindset shift of what we have been taught or not been taught about healthy sexuality but at the end of the day, if the sex your having is "meh", then you aren’t going to be too eager to be having that sex. Let's figure this out, together and take back our sexuality! I'll shar…
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You heard me right, we are teaching people not to listen to nurses. How? Because nursing culture is stuck in the stone age. We are all trying to be modern day Florence Nightingales, but we are meant to blaze a new trail. I am so sick of nurses not being heard and not being represented in hospitals, conferences, or administrations. We are the backbo…
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Nurses are running around chasing approval based on how much they sacrifice themselves for the job, how high pressure their work is, or how competitive their workplace is. It’s like we are proud of how much we can handle. What if it could actually be easy? What if our life, career, relationships, and health could be SIMPLE or FUN? Let's reframe thi…
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All about Sexy Sleepover. What is it? Who is it for? I love to talk about sex!! All the fun, silly, taboo parts of it. But I also love to talk about the beauty of it. The way that it is so intimate and connecting. The Sexy Sleepover is a safe place to chat all things sex. A lot of the women I work with have the same conditioning that sex is a total…
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Nurses, are you leaning into solutions that are harming you more than they are healing? It's time to stop numbing, and start solving. No more bandaids, it’s time to heal. We are so willing to invest in quick fixes, but not long term solutions. Let's flip the script.. Healthcare Homecoming is a 12 week hybrid program designed to help nurses lose wei…
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Today I am honored to feature one of my BEST friends, Jess Clerke, and share her experience in The Homecoming Program this time last year. And like our every day conversations, we also just run off on 400 different fun tangents. 🤣 If you have ever struggled with your body image, felt lost on where to start, or just lacked confidence, this episode w…
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How are you holding up? You survived January! All 87 days of it... How are your resolutions coming? Are you allowing yourself some grace? Where can i help? #getyourmarriageon #intimatleyus #sextimacychallenge #accountability #grace Thanks for listening!! If you liked what you heard... Like my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/themidlifechaos J…
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Last week, I got on a call with a nurse who felt like she was on her last rope. Her health had gone down the drain, she was in tears, unsure of what to do next. And she is not the only one. That's why I wanted to build out Healthcare Homecoming. A program that I KNOW will change nurses lives, and help them feel WHOLE again. Today I wanted to dive a…
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SAD, What is it? How do we treat it? #SAD #SeasonalDepression #WinterBlues #LorenDalton Thanks for listening!! If you liked what you heard... Like my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/themidlifechaos Join the Facebook VIP group https://www.facebook.com/groups/266113809474598 Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themidlifechaos/…
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Let's talk about SEX, baby! This episode is so freaking important, and so many of us are ashamed to even give words to this. Nurses - an absent sex drive is a red flag. Despite what you may have been told, it’s not just because you’re getting older, it’s not just a normal part of a long marriage, it’s not about scheduling it. It’s an indicator that…
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Hygge is a state of mind as much as it is an experience. It is the layered mood and ambiance of a situation. Let's chat about how we can bring a spirit of Hygge into our homes, office, wardrobe and even look forward to a Hygge summer. #HyggeHen #ComfortandCozy #favoritethings Thanks for listening!! If you liked what you heard... Like my Facebook pa…
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Hey nurse, be HONEST, is the nursing profession slowly killing you? That may sound dramatic, but I have been connecting with SO many nurses who are feeling watered-down, empty, and like a shell of their former selves. And this is all-encompassing - spiritually, emotionally, mentally, physically. So let's have a real, raw conversation about the curr…
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What would you do if you weren’t afraid? What crazy chances would you take? What if you lived your life out loud? Let's discover your life purpose and learn to live fearlessly! #Fearless #katperkins #adamleipzig Thanks for listening!! If you liked what you heard... Like my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/themidlifechaos Join the Facebook VIP…
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Hey Nurse! It's January 8th, we are through our first week in 2024. Is that exciting, or overwhelming? For so many of us, this is when we start to feel like we are failing, like we are behind, or like we have "wasted" time. How about we reframe that? This is YOUR path. You don't have to chase anyone. Take a few moments today to really listen to thi…
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2023 taught me so much, I am looking forward to what 2024 has in store. What do we need to implement to make our goals a reality? What is no longer serving us? What is working well that we want to continue? Let's take a look at how 2024 can be the best year for GROWTH in our Relationships, Health, Finances, Faith and of course SEX! When we show up …
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While the New Year can feel like a fresh start, it doesn't mean we have to write a whole new story for ourselves. It doesn't mean we lose all of our progress and start at square one. In this episode, I am offering a simple, but POWERFUL reframe to take with you into the first week of 2024. It's all about the value of character development, and our …
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How are we finishing 2023? Are you looking forward to 2024? How can I help you get ready for the new year? Are you setting new years resolutions? Are you struggling to get 2023 resolutions done? I am looking forward to Doing More in '24! Thanks for listening!! If you liked what you heard... Like my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/themidlifec…
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It's CHRISTMAS! So I am going to keep the show notes short and to the point lol. Today we are talking about my predictions for what life in 2024 is going to look like for nurses. Spoiler: It's going to be a transformational year for our profession! Join us this Wednesday, December 27th @ 7pm EST for our next Nurse Coffee Chat! This one is going to …
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Are you feeling the pressure to have everything ready for Christmas? Where is your chaos level today? What are YOU doing to take the time to really enjoy this holiday season? I'm sharing what I am doing to limit my chaos. Maybe some of these ideas can help you too. Thanks for listening!! If you liked what you heard... Like my Facebook page https://…
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Ahh, the holiday season...on the commercials, we see perfect matching little families, big smiles, relaxation, and JOY, but in our realities, we often see pressure, obligation, high expectations, and STRESS. What if we could shift our perspectives, outlook, and circumstance towards more peace this season? It starts with you giving yourself a whole …
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Are you finding it so difficult to shop for your parents or grandparents? Let me help you think out of the box. Practical? Comfort? Just general ideas? I've got some ideas for you! Maybe they work, maybe not. Hopefully it gets your mind thinking about what your grands would love to receive from you! Happy Holidays and Happy Shopping! Thanks for lis…
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In another edition of our new Nursing stories and skills structure, we are chatting about the time my patient had a complete change in personality (and what it meant), AND how you can start getting paid more NOW. Let today's episode act as your reminder to trust your gut, think critically, and demand your worth. Our first FREE nurse coffee chat is …
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Secret Santa or Sexy Santa, Let's talk about the Magic of SANTA this holiday season. #thesantaclause #ibelieveinsantaclaus #givingmachine.org #12DaysofSexmas Thanks for listening!! If you liked what you heard... Like my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/themidlifechaos Join the Facebook VIP group https://www.facebook.com/groups/266113809474598…
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As we enter into a new season here on the podcast, I want to play with a new structure that reconnects back to the nursing experience, and tactical advice you can use in your practice right away. Today, we are diving into two very different, but in some ways related topics: hair care for your patients, and the prevention of HAIs. Buckle in because …
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