Happy in The Middle, a Podcast for Christian Midlife Women

#130. How to Increase Your Love-Ability

Love is something we all crave, -but what if we’ve been thinking about it backwards? In this episode, we explore one of the most life-changing emotional skills you can develop: your love-ability, -your ability to create, feel, and give love on purpose. Many of us have been conditioned to believe love comes from other people, -their approval, affection, appreciation, or behavior. But that mindset leaves us emotionally dependent and waiting for others to.  Today  we unpack a more empowering truth: love is not something you wait for, it’s something you practice. You’ll learn: * Why love is a skill, not just an emotion * How judgment, pride, and self-protection block love * Why withholding love hurts you more than anyone else * How boundaries and love can coexist beautifully * Practical ways to increase compassion and emotional connection * How gratitude and receiving love deepen relationships * Why loving on purpose creates greater peace, resilience, and joy Whether you’re struggling in marriage, parenting, family relationships, or simply wanting to feel more connected and alive, this episode will help you open your heart and build greater emotional freedom. This is the final episode before summer break, and it’s one close to my heart. Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend! ❤️ Are you ready to make your marriage amazing?  I’d be honored to walk with you. Book a free coaching call here: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation [https://janecopiercoaching.as.me/Consultation] 🤗 Thanks for listening, please like, subscribe, and leave me a 5 star review, so that I can continue to provide helpful relationship content for all of us. Book a Free Consultation with Jane: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation [https://janecopiercoaching.as.me/Consultation]   Welcome to Happy in the Middle, with your host, Certified Life Coach, Jane Copier.  Happy in the Middle is a podcast for Christian women who want to make the second half of life, the BEST half. This podcast is all about helping women reignite their spark and step into their divine power, in order to create deep and connected relationships, and find the fulfillment and satisfaction they crave.  So, if you’re ready to grow, join me and learn how you too, can overcome guilt, resentment, disappointment, and enjoy the fruits of creating a life well and beautifully lived. Let’s gooo!    3 Simple Steps to Leave an iTunes Review:   * Click here to listen in iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women/id1715566489 [https://janecopiercoaching.lt.acemlnc.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZwb2RjYXN0cy5hcHBsZS5jb20lMkZ1cyUyRnBvZGNhc3QlMkZoYXBweS1pbi10aGUtbWlkZGxlLWEtcG9kY2FzdC1mb3ItY2hyaXN0aWFuLW1pZGxpZmUtd29tZW4lMkZpZDE3MTU1NjY0ODk=&sig=Ft7yCt2CiiWLNKg4bZkS2CcKcs4i1zKoY799mqmq6qWC&iat=1702316614&a=%7C%7C27097180%7C%7C&account=janecopiercoaching%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=LTRVM%2Fu9ATftkYr0LhpIfumSDwCnsmtY%2F%2BH6mhQQDOsP7Js%3D%3AZMKdHWJTgwGBssEvkr19iJqPEhZQvdmz&s=c3068047d35b1b6e73b0d99182265171&i=1006A1020A12A6196] * Scroll down until you see the reviews, and then click the button that says, “Leave a Review” * Leave your review!  Easy peasy!   Get my FREE GUIDE, How to End the Fight: https://www.jane-copier.com/EndTheFight [https://www.jane-copier.com/EndTheFight] Get my Free “Conversation Roadmap, a Step by Step Guide to Talk about Any Topic, Without Starting a Fight.” https://www.jane-copier.com/conversation-wkbk [https://www.jane-copier.com/conversation-wkbk] Find Jane at: Website: https://janecopiercoaching.com [https://janecopiercoaching.com/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marriageandfamilycoach [https://www.tiktok.com/@marriageandfamilycoach] IG: https://www.instagram.com/jane.copier.coaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/jane.copier.coaching/] FB: https://www.facebook.com/LDSChristianMarriageCoach [https://www.facebook.com/LDSChristianMarriageCoach] Email:  jane@janecopier.com [jane@janecopier.com]

#129 Life Lessons from the Book of Esther | Faith, Courage, Identity & Purpose

Have you ever wondered if God is still guiding your life… even when you can’t clearly see Him working? In this episode of Happy in the Middle, I’m sharing one of my favorite stories from the Old Testament, - the story of Esther, - and the powerful life lessons we can learn from her courage, wisdom and faith. Esther’s story is remarkable because God’s name is never explicitly mentioned in the book, yet His hand is woven throughout every chapter. And isn’t that often true in our own lives too? Together, we explore how Esther teaches us to trust God through uncertainty, step into courage even when we feel afraid, stay rooted in our identity, and recognize that difficult seasons may be preparing us for something greater. We’ll talk about: * What the story of Esther teaches us today * How courage is rarely the absence of fear * Why your life carries purpose — even when you cannot see it * Trusting God through uncertainty and hard seasons * The power of influence without force or control * Why preparation often comes before calling * How to strengthen your self-concept and remember who God says you are If you’ve been struggling with fear, feeling stuck, or wondering whether your life matters in God’s greater story, this episode is for you. Because perhaps… you too were created for such a time as this. ❤️ Are you ready to make your marriage amazing?  I’d be honored to walk with you. Book a free coaching call here: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation [https://janecopiercoaching.as.me/Consultation] 🤗 Thanks for listening, please like, subscribe, and leave me a 5 star review, so that I can continue to provide helpful relationship content for all of us. Book a Free Consultation with Jane: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation [https://janecopiercoaching.as.me/Consultation]   Welcome to Happy in the Middle, with your host, Certified Life Coach, Jane Copier.  Happy in the Middle is a podcast for Christian women who want to make the second half of life, the BEST half. This podcast is all about helping women reignite their spark and step into their divine power, in order to create deep and connected relationships, and find the fulfillment and satisfaction they crave.  So, if you’re ready to grow, join me and learn how you too, can overcome guilt, resentment, disappointment, and enjoy the fruits of creating a life well and beautifully lived. Let’s gooo!    3 Simple Steps to Leave an iTunes Review:   * Click here to listen in iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women/id1715566489 [https://janecopiercoaching.lt.acemlnc.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZwb2RjYXN0cy5hcHBsZS5jb20lMkZ1cyUyRnBvZGNhc3QlMkZoYXBweS1pbi10aGUtbWlkZGxlLWEtcG9kY2FzdC1mb3ItY2hyaXN0aWFuLW1pZGxpZmUtd29tZW4lMkZpZDE3MTU1NjY0ODk=&sig=Ft7yCt2CiiWLNKg4bZkS2CcKcs4i1zKoY799mqmq6qWC&iat=1702316614&a=%7C%7C27097180%7C%7C&account=janecopiercoaching%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=LTRVM%2Fu9ATftkYr0LhpIfumSDwCnsmtY%2F%2BH6mhQQDOsP7Js%3D%3AZMKdHWJTgwGBssEvkr19iJqPEhZQvdmz&s=c3068047d35b1b6e73b0d99182265171&i=1006A1020A12A6196] * Scroll down until you see the reviews, and then click the button that says, “Leave a Review” * Leave your review!  Easy peasy!   Get my FREE GUIDE, How to End the Fight: https://www.jane-copier.com/EndTheFight [https://www.jane-copier.com/EndTheFight] Get my Free “Conversation Roadmap, a Step by Step Guide to Talk about Any Topic, Without Starting a Fight.” https://www.jane-copier.com/conversation-wkbk [https://www.jane-copier.com/conversation-wkbk] Find Jane at: Website: https://janecopiercoaching.com [https://janecopiercoaching.com/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marriageandfamilycoach [https://www.tiktok.com/@marriageandfamilycoach] IG: https://www.instagram.com/jane.copier.coaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/jane.copier.coaching/] FB: https://www.facebook.com/LDSChristianMarriageCoach [https://www.facebook.com/LDSChristianMarriageCoach] Email:  jane@janecopier.com [jane@janecopier.com]

#128 How to Get Anything You Want by Building Self-Trust

In today’s episode, we’re talking about one of the most important skills you can develop as a woman: self-trust. So many women believe they need more discipline, more motivation, or more confidence in order to create the life they want. But underneath all of those struggles is often a broken relationship with themselves. When you don’t trust yourself to follow through… When you fear uncomfortable emotions… When you repeatedly break promises to yourself… It becomes difficult to feel peaceful, powerful, or secure, - even when things are going well. In this episode, I walk you through five transformational shifts that will help you build deep self-trust and become a woman who knows she can handle life with strength, intention, and grace. We discuss: * Living deliberately instead of reactively * How buffering keeps us disconnected from ourselves * Why emotional discomfort is not dangerous * Building confidence through follow-through * Becoming the observer of your thoughts instead of identifying with them * Creating self-respect through self-regard * Why you cannot shame yourself into peace * How intentional living creates emotional freedom This episode is filled with practical mindset shifts and coaching tools to help you stop self-sabotaging and start creating the life, relationships, and emotional peace you truly desire.   ❤️ Are you ready to make your marriage amazing?  I’d be honored to walk with you. Book a free coaching call here: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation [https://janecopiercoaching.as.me/Consultation] 🤗 Thanks for listening, please like, subscribe, and leave me a 5 star review, so that I can continue to provide helpful relationship content for all of us. Book a Free Consultation with Jane: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation [https://janecopiercoaching.as.me/Consultation]   Welcome to Happy in the Middle, with your host, Certified Life Coach, Jane Copier.  Happy in the Middle is a podcast for Christian women who want to make the second half of life, the BEST half. This podcast is all about helping women reignite their spark and step into their divine power, in order to create deep and connected relationships, and find the fulfillment and satisfaction they crave.  So, if you’re ready to grow, join me and learn how you too, can overcome guilt, resentment, disappointment, and enjoy the fruits of creating a life well and beautifully lived. Let’s gooo!    3 Simple Steps to Leave an iTunes Review:   * Click here to listen in iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women/id1715566489 [https://janecopiercoaching.lt.acemlnc.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZwb2RjYXN0cy5hcHBsZS5jb20lMkZ1cyUyRnBvZGNhc3QlMkZoYXBweS1pbi10aGUtbWlkZGxlLWEtcG9kY2FzdC1mb3ItY2hyaXN0aWFuLW1pZGxpZmUtd29tZW4lMkZpZDE3MTU1NjY0ODk=&sig=Ft7yCt2CiiWLNKg4bZkS2CcKcs4i1zKoY799mqmq6qWC&iat=1702316614&a=%7C%7C27097180%7C%7C&account=janecopiercoaching%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=LTRVM%2Fu9ATftkYr0LhpIfumSDwCnsmtY%2F%2BH6mhQQDOsP7Js%3D%3AZMKdHWJTgwGBssEvkr19iJqPEhZQvdmz&s=c3068047d35b1b6e73b0d99182265171&i=1006A1020A12A6196] * Scroll down until you see the reviews, and then click the button that says, “Leave a Review” * Leave your review!  Easy peasy!   Get my FREE GUIDE, How to End the Fight: https://www.jane-copier.com/EndTheFight [https://www.jane-copier.com/EndTheFight] Get my Free “Conversation Roadmap, a Step by Step Guide to Talk about Any Topic, Without Starting a Fight.” https://www.jane-copier.com/conversation-wkbk [https://www.jane-copier.com/conversation-wkbk] Find Jane at: Website: https://janecopiercoaching.com [https://janecopiercoaching.com/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marriageandfamilycoach [https://www.tiktok.com/@marriageandfamilycoach] IG: https://www.instagram.com/jane.copier.coaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/jane.copier.coaching/] FB: https://www.facebook.com/LDSChristianMarriageCoach [https://www.facebook.com/LDSChristianMarriageCoach] Email:  jane@janecopier.com [jane@janecopier.com]

#126. You’re Not Having a Bad Day -Here’s What’s Really Happening

Do you ever feel like one small thing can throw off your entire day? In this episode, we’re diving into the truth about “bad days”—and why they’re not actually caused by your circumstances, but by the meaning your brain assigns to them. If you’ve ever found yourself spiraling after a frustrating moment, feeling stuck in negative emotions, or wondering why your mood can shift so quickly, this episode will give you practical tools to take your power back. You’ll learn how to: * Stop labeling your day as “bad” after one difficult moment * Manage your thoughts instead of believing everything your brain tells you * Process negative emotions without letting them take over * Interrupt mental spirals before they gain momentum * Redefine what a “good day” really means This is a powerful mindset shift rooted in both coaching principles and faith-based truth, including insights inspired by Brooke Castillo and Jody Moore, along with scriptural support like Philippians 4:8 and Romans 12:2. If you’re ready to stop piling up “bad days” and start showing up with more intention, peace, and emotional strength—this episode is for you.   ❤️ Are you ready to make your marriage amazing?  I’d be honored to walk with you. Book a free consultation call here: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation [https://janecopiercoaching.as.me/Consultation] 🤗 Thanks for listening, please like, subscribe, and leave me a 5 star review, so that I can continue to provide helpful relationship content for all of us.   Welcome to Happy in the Middle, with your host, Certified Life Coach, Jane Copier.  Happy in the Middle is a podcast for Christian women who want to make the second half of life, the BEST half. This podcast is all about helping women reignite their spark and step into their divine power, in order to create deep and connected relationships, and find the fulfillment and satisfaction they crave.  So, if you’re ready to grow, join me and learn how you too, can overcome guilt, resentment, disappointment, and enjoy the fruits of creating a life well and beautifully lived. Let’s gooo!    3 Simple Steps to Leave an iTunes Review:   * Click here to listen in iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women/id1715566489 [https://janecopiercoaching.lt.acemlnc.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZwb2RjYXN0cy5hcHBsZS5jb20lMkZ1cyUyRnBvZGNhc3QlMkZoYXBweS1pbi10aGUtbWlkZGxlLWEtcG9kY2FzdC1mb3ItY2hyaXN0aWFuLW1pZGxpZmUtd29tZW4lMkZpZDE3MTU1NjY0ODk=&sig=Ft7yCt2CiiWLNKg4bZkS2CcKcs4i1zKoY799mqmq6qWC&iat=1702316614&a=%7C%7C27097180%7C%7C&account=janecopiercoaching%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=LTRVM%2Fu9ATftkYr0LhpIfumSDwCnsmtY%2F%2BH6mhQQDOsP7Js%3D%3AZMKdHWJTgwGBssEvkr19iJqPEhZQvdmz&s=c3068047d35b1b6e73b0d99182265171&i=1006A1020A12A6196] * Scroll down until you see the reviews, and then click the button that says, “Leave a Review” * Leave your review!  Easy peasy!   Get my FREE GUIDE, How to End the Fight: https://www.jane-copier.com/EndTheFight [https://www.jane-copier.com/EndTheFight] Get my Free “Conversation Roadmap, a Step by Step Guide to Talk about Any Topic, Without Starting a Fight.” https://www.jane-copier.com/conversation-wkbk [https://www.jane-copier.com/conversation-wkbk] Find Jane at: Website: https://janecopiercoaching.com [https://janecopiercoaching.com/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marriageandfamilycoach [https://www.tiktok.com/@marriageandfamilycoach] IG: https://www.instagram.com/jane.copier.coaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/jane.copier.coaching/] FB: https://www.facebook.com/LDSChristianMarriageCoach [https://www.facebook.com/LDSChristianMarriageCoach] Email:  jane@janecopier.com [jane@janecopier.com] Book a Free Consultation with Jane: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation [https://janecopiercoaching.as.me/Consultation]

#125 10 Relationship Mistakes That Sabotage Connection

Are you unknowingly sabotaging your relationship? In this powerful episode, we’re diving into the top 10 losing strategies in relationships, -the subtle but destructive patterns that block connection, create resentment, and keep you from the love you truly want. You’ll learn how these behaviors, -like defensiveness, emotional withdrawal, criticism, and scorekeeping…are often rooted in fear and self-protection.  The problem? They don’t actually work. If you’ve ever found yourself: * Needing to be right in an argument * Shutting down emotionally * Avoiding conflict to “keep the peace” * Feeling unseen, resentful, or disconnected …this episode will open your eyes in the most empowering way. The good news? Awareness changes everything. You’ll walk away with practical insight to help you: * Recognize your own patterns without shame * Understand what’s really driving your reactions * Replace “losing strategies” with connection-building behaviors * Start creating more intimacy, trust, and emotional safety in your marriage This is honest, transformative work—and it can change everything. 🎧 If you're ready to strengthen your relationship and feel more connected than ever, this episode is for you. ❤️ Are you ready to make your marriage amazing?  I’d be honored to walk with you. Book a free coaching call here: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation [https://janecopiercoaching.as.me/Consultation] 🤗 Thanks for listening, please like, subscribe, and leave me a 5 star review, so that I can continue to provide helpful relationship content for all of us. Book a Free Consultation with Jane: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation [https://janecopiercoaching.as.me/Consultation]   Welcome to Happy in the Middle, with your host, Certified Life Coach, Jane Copier.  Happy in the Middle is a podcast for Christian women who want to make the second half of life, the BEST half. This podcast is all about helping women reignite their spark and step into their divine power, in order to create deep and connected relationships, and find the fulfillment and satisfaction they crave.  So, if you’re ready to grow, join me and learn how you too, can overcome guilt, resentment, disappointment, and enjoy the fruits of creating a life well and beautifully lived. Let’s gooo!    3 Simple Steps to Leave an iTunes Review:   * Click here to listen in iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women/id1715566489 [https://janecopiercoaching.lt.acemlnc.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZwb2RjYXN0cy5hcHBsZS5jb20lMkZ1cyUyRnBvZGNhc3QlMkZoYXBweS1pbi10aGUtbWlkZGxlLWEtcG9kY2FzdC1mb3ItY2hyaXN0aWFuLW1pZGxpZmUtd29tZW4lMkZpZDE3MTU1NjY0ODk=&sig=Ft7yCt2CiiWLNKg4bZkS2CcKcs4i1zKoY799mqmq6qWC&iat=1702316614&a=%7C%7C27097180%7C%7C&account=janecopiercoaching%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=LTRVM%2Fu9ATftkYr0LhpIfumSDwCnsmtY%2F%2BH6mhQQDOsP7Js%3D%3AZMKdHWJTgwGBssEvkr19iJqPEhZQvdmz&s=c3068047d35b1b6e73b0d99182265171&i=1006A1020A12A6196] * Scroll down until you see the reviews, and then click the button that says, “Leave a Review” * Leave your review!  Easy peasy!   Get my FREE GUIDE, How to End the Fight: https://www.jane-copier.com/EndTheFight [https://www.jane-copier.com/EndTheFight] Get my Free “Conversation Roadmap, a Step by Step Guide to Talk about Any Topic, Without Starting a Fight.” https://www.jane-copier.com/conversation-wkbk [https://www.jane-copier.com/conversation-wkbk] Find Jane at: Website: https://janecopiercoaching.com [https://janecopiercoaching.com/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marriageandfamilycoach [https://www.tiktok.com/@marriageandfamilycoach] IG: https://www.instagram.com/jane.copier.coaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/jane.copier.coaching/] FB: https://www.facebook.com/LDSChristianMarriageCoach [https://www.facebook.com/LDSChristianMarriageCoach] Email:  jane@janecopier.com [jane@janecopier.com]