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Are you emotionally drained from constantly caring for others?
Do you feel like you're holding everything together—but falling apart inside?

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In this heartfelt episode of Life of Joy & Purpose, therapist and women’s empowerment coach Vicki Gardiner, LPC, unpacks the tender and often overlooked reality of compassion fatigue—the emotional exhaustion that comes from chronic caregiving, emotional labor, and always being “the strong one.”

You’ll learn:
✦ What compassion fatigue really is (and how it differs from burnout)
✦ Subtle and surprising signs you may be experiencing it
✦ The root causes, from family conditioning to role overload
✦ Gentle, practical ways to restore your emotional reserves
✦ A soul-honoring prayer and reflection prompts to guide your healing

Whether you're caring for aging parents, supporting loved ones in crisis, or simply carrying the invisible load for everyone in your life—this episode is a permission slip to pause, reclaim your peace, and remember that your needs matter too.

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.

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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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Have you recently walked through a major life change and found yourself wondering, “Who am I now?” If so, you are not alone—and this episode was made with you in mind.

In this soulful conversation, therapist and midlife coach Vicki Gardiner gently guides you through the disorienting terrain of life shifts—from divorce and empty nests to retirement, grief, and identity loss. Learn how to grieve what no longer fits, reconnect with your values, and begin rebuilding a life that reflects who you are now.

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🎙️ What you’ll hear in this episode:
Why change can feel so destabilizing
Listening for your next chapter
Anchoring in your core values
Living purposefully in the present
Prayer & closing encouragement

👇 Drop a comment below—what’s one thing you're letting go of in this season?

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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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In this heartfelt episode, Vicki Gardiner explores the quiet—and often painful—evolution of friendship in midlife. If you’ve felt the ache of growing apart, the sting of a slow fade, or the longing for deeper, more aligned connections, this conversation is for you.

Together, we’ll unpack:

• Why friendships shift in midlife (and why it’s so common)
• Gentle signs it may be time to let go or redefine a relationship
• How to grieve friendship endings with grace, not guilt
• Ways to open your heart to new, meaningful connections
• What healthy, reciprocal friendship looks like in this season

If your friendships feel different and you’re not sure what to do with that ache—this episode will give you clarity, comfort, and encouragement for what comes next.

✨ It’s time to release what no longer fits and make room for the life-giving friendships you truly deserve.

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.

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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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Starting over doesn’t have to be loud, dramatic, or perfect.

In this deeply encouraging episode of Life of Joy & Purpose, Vicki Gardiner, LPC invites you to explore what it means to begin again—with grace, gentleness, and truth. Whether you’re navigating a life transition, recovering from burnout, or simply feeling the nudge to reconnect with yourself, this episode is your soft landing place.

Inside this conversation, you’ll discover:

🌿 Why starting again is often more about remembering than reinventing
💭 The mindset traps that hold women in midlife back from making a shift
🪞 Small, soul-honoring steps you can take to move forward—without shame or urgency
💌 How self-compassion opens the door to lasting transformation

If you’ve ever whispered, “I thought I’d be further along by now…” or “I don’t know where to begin,” this episode is your reminder that you’re not broken—you’re just being invited into a new beginning.

✨ Includes a short, grounding prayer to bless your next chapter.

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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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Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “I just don’t feel like me anymore?"

You’re not alone.

In this heartfelt episode of Life of Joy & Purpose, Vicki Gardiner, LPC and midlife coach, speaks directly to the women who feel like they’ve lost themselves in the noise of life. Whether it’s motherhood, caregiving, career changes, or years of putting others first—you may be carrying quiet grief for the version of you that’s been left behind.

This episode will walk you through:

🌫️ Why the “midlife fog” is so common
🧭 How we slowly disconnect from ourselves—and what to do about it
🌱 Gentle ways to begin your return to wholeness
💌 How to reconnect with your spark, your voice, and your joy—without needing to start over

You don’t need a complete reinvention. You just need small, loving shifts back toward you.

✨ Plus, a short prayer to ground you and remind you: you are not behind—you’re becoming.

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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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Do you ever feel like your worth is tied to how much you can get done in a day?

In this heartfelt episode, we explore why so many women in midlife live in constant motion—doing, helping, fixing, producing—and how that busyness can quietly disconnect us from our joy and purpose. Vicki shares gentle truths, personal insight, and three powerful steps to begin trading hustle for heart and busyness for a life that actually feels good.

You’ll learn:

• Why “being busy” became a badge of honor (and how to lay it down)
• How to identify the beliefs that keep you stuck in over-functioning
• What it looks like to create fulfillment on your terms

If you’ve been craving white space, rest, and a deeper connection to yourself—this episode is for you.

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.

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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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Feeling like you're stuck in survival mode—always pouring out and never quite filling up? In this episode, Vicki Gardiner, LPC and life coach, shares gentle, practical ways to shift from just getting through the day to actually thriving in the middle of your busy, beautiful life.

You'll learn:

• Why survival mode becomes default for so many women in midlife
• How to reclaim your energy with small, intentional shifts
• 3 doable steps to align your life with what matters most

🌿 Includes a short closing prayer for restoration and peace.

➡️ Subscribe, leave a review, and share with a friend who needs encouragement.
Let’s walk this journey together.

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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.

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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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Have you ever felt like you're carrying more than your heart was made to hold? In this powerful episode of Life of Joy & Purpose, Vicki Gardiner, LPC, explores the deep and often difficult process of letting go—not as giving up, but as making space for peace, clarity, and becoming who you’re meant to be.

You’ll hear:
🌿 Why letting go is so hard—and why we often resist it
🌿 What letting go looks like in everyday life (it’s not always loud or dramatic)
🌿 Real stories and reflections to help you release old roles, outdated expectations, or identities that no longer fit
🌿 Journal prompts for personal growth

Whether you’re in a season of transition, loss, reinvention, or just longing for emotional space—you’ll find encouragement and hope in these words.

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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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