Navigating Midlife: Insights from Life Coach Debbie Harbec
Episode Overview
Understand the emotional and physical challenges of perimenopause and menopause. Learn about the growing trend of alcohol use among midlife women. Discover practical tips for managing stress and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Gain insights into balancing career, family, and personal health. Explore the importance of self-awareness and seeking professional help.
We need to be able to sit with negative emotion. Learning that negative emotion is human, 50% of the time we feel negatively.
In this episode of 'Recovery Recharged', Ellen Stewart, also known as the Pushy Broad from the Bronx, sits down with Debbie Harbec, a life coach specialising in helping women navigate midlife challenges. The conversation dives into the emotional and physical hurdles that women face during perimenopause and menopause, such as increased anxiety, weight gain, and hormonal imbalances.
Debbie shares her personal journey from aerospace engineering to becoming a life coach after her mother’s battle with colon cancer, and how it inspired her to help women transform their midlife experiences. Debbie provides practical advice on managing symptoms, emphasising the importance of sleep, exercise, and proper nutrition. She also highlights the growing trend of alcohol use among women in midlife as a coping mechanism for stress and emotional upheaval.
The discussion touches on the risks associated with this trend and offers healthier alternatives for managing stress and emotional well-being. Ellen and Debbie explore the societal pressures and responsibilities that contribute to the stress experienced by midlife women, including balancing careers, family, and personal health. They discuss the importance of self-awareness and seeking professional help to navigate this challenging period.
Debbie’s insights are not only informative but also compassionate, making this episode a must-listen for anyone dealing with or supporting someone through midlife transitions. If you’re looking for practical tips and heartfelt advice on how to handle the complexities of midlife, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and support. Tune in to hear more about how you can manage your midlife journey with grace and resilience.