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There comes a season—often in midlife or during caregiving—when the version of you who “did it all” no longer fits.

In this episode of Life of Joy & Purpose, we’re talking about the quiet identity loss so many women experience when they’ve spent years being the strong one, the dependable one, the one who holds everything together.

If you’ve ever thought:

• I don’t know who I am anymore,
• Why does this feel harder than it used to?
• I’m doing so much, but it never feels like enough,

you’re not alone—and this conversation is for you.

Together, we explore why letting go of old roles can feel so painful, especially in midlife and caregiving seasons, and why that grief deserves compassion. You’ll be gently invited into a small, doable shift: choosing one role you’re allowed to soften this season—without guilt or shame.

This episode offers reflection, reassurance, and a reminder that you’re not losing yourself—you’re becoming someone wiser, more present, and more aligned with the season you’re in.

✨ Perfect for women navigating midlife transitions, caregiving, burnout, identity shifts, and the desire to live with more joy and purpose.

Thanks so much for joining me today on Life of Joy & Purpose. If this episode spoke to you, I’d love for you to subscribe, leave a review, or share it with a friend who’s on the journey too.

You can connect with me on Instagram @vickigardinercoaching. Sign up for my monthly newsletter filled with encouragement, practical tools, and soul-aligned inspiration for midlife women who are ready to live with clarity, joy, and purpose. Click here to sign up!

Until next time—take a deep breath, stay true to yourself, and remember: joy and purpose are already within you. You’re just uncovering it—one step at a time.

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The Quiet Exhaustion No One Talks About (And Why You’re Not Broken)

It’s the beginning of the year… and you’re already tired.

Not the kind of tired that goes away with sleep—but the quiet exhaustion that settles into your bones after months (or years) of carrying responsibility, caring for others, and holding everything together.

In this episode of Life of Joy & Purpose, we’re talking honestly about the exhaustion no one names—especially for midlife women and caregivers who feel like they should be grateful, strong, and capable… even when they’re running on empty.

If you’ve been wondering:

• “Why am I so tired when nothing is technically wrong?”
• “Why does a new year feel heavy instead of hopeful?”
• “Is something wrong with me?”

This episode is for you.

We’ll gently explore:

• Why chronic emotional and mental exhaustion is so common in midlife and caregiving seasons
• Why your tiredness is not a failure—but a signal
• A small, compassionate step you can take today: naming your exhaustion and releasing one unrealistic expectation
  
  

You’ll also hear an invitation to go deeper with my PDF course, How to Care for Others Without Losing Yourself, created to help you support the people you love without disappearing in the process.

We’ll close with a calming prayer—so you don’t just leave informed, but steadied.

✨ You are not broken.
✨ You are not behind.
✨ You are deeply human—and worthy of care too.

🎧 Listen in, take a breath, and let this episode meet you right where you are.

Thanks so much for joining me today on Life of Joy & Purpose. If this episode spoke to you, I’d love for you to subscribe, leave a review, or share it with a friend who’s on the journey too.

You can connect with me on Instagram @vickigardinercoaching. Sign up for my monthly newsletter filled with encouragement, practical tools, and soul-aligned inspiration for midlife women who are ready to live with clarity, joy, and purpose. Click here to sign up!

Until next time—take a deep breath, stay true to yourself, and remember: joy and purpose are already within you. You’re just uncovering it—one step at a time.

🎧 If you loved this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone you love.

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The In-Between Season: Starting the New Year Without Rushing Yourself

January often arrives with pressure to reset, plan, and become something new — but for many midlife women and caregivers, the heart isn’t ready to sprint forward yet.

In this episode, licensed therapist Vicki Gardiner speaks gently to the woman living in the in-between: no longer who she once was, not quite sure who she’s becoming. With compassion and clarity, she explores why early January can feel heavy, how caregiving intensifies this season, and why slowing down may be exactly what your nervous system needs.

You’ll hear reassurance that you’re not behind, practical grounding tools you can use anytime, and a reminder that support — emotional and practical — matters deeply during seasons of transition.

This episode is an invitation to begin the year without rushing your heart, honoring where you are, and creating space for calm, clarity, and steadiness to grow.

🎧 Perfect for midlife women, caregivers, and anyone navigating change with responsibility and tenderness.

Thanks so much for joining me today on Life of Joy & Purpose. If this episode spoke to you, I’d love for you to subscribe, leave a review, or share it with a friend who’s on the journey too.

You can connect with me on Instagram @_vickigardiner_. Sign up for my monthly newsletter filled with encouragement, practical tools, and soul-aligned inspiration for midlife women who are ready to live with clarity, joy, and purpose. Click here to sign up!

Until next time—take a deep breath, stay true to yourself, and remember: joy and purpose are already within you. You’re just uncovering it—one step at a time.

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