Coming Home to Yourself: A Self-Care Conversation

Coming Home to Yourself: A Self-Care Conversation

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2464690/fan_mail/new] For years, I thought self-care meant carving out a little "me time”: A massage, lunch with a friend, a vacation, or a quiet evening to myself. Those things certainly have their place. But somewhere along the way, I realized self-care goes much deeper than that. It's about self-respect. It's about setting healthy boundaries, protecting your peace, and making room for the people, priorities, and practices that add value to your life. After years of building careers, raising families, caring for aging parents, and showing up for everyone else, many of us lose touch with the person underneath all the responsibilities. In this episode, I invite you to look at self-care through a different lens. Through personal stories, reflections, and encouragement, we'll explore why taking care of ourselves isn't selfish, it's one of the healthiest gifts we can give ourselves and the people we love. If you've been wondering what this next chapter of life could look like, this conversation is for you. Contact Cathy at https://www.moreformidlifers.com/contact/ [https://www.moreformidlifers.com/contact/]

Building & Reclaiming Confidence When the Roles Change After 40

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2464690/fan_mail/new] Career setbacks. Shifting roles. Life transitions. Whether by choice or by force, they don't just disrupt your schedule, they shake your sense of self. The inner critic gets louder, the self-doubt inches its way in, and you start wondering if you'll ever feel sure of yourself again. Nobody warns you about this part.  And because so few people talk about it, it can feel deeply isolating. Even though it happens to almost everyone. In this episode, Cathy Burns shares what's really going on beneath the surface when your identity feels shaken, and why so many high-achieving people struggle through this alone. She offers grounded, practical steps to help you stop second-guessing yourself, regain your rhythm, and reconnect with the core strengths that define you as a professional. If your thoughts have gotten noisy, your self-talk harsh, and the path forward unclear, this episode will help you find your footing again, one step at a time. Contact Cathy at https://www.moreformidlifers.com/contact/ [https://www.moreformidlifers.com/contact/]

Midlife Crisis? The 3 A.M. Question & What it Really Means for Professionals Over 40

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2464690/fan_mail/new] It’s 3 AM. You’ve been tossing and turning and trying to make sense of your life—is this all there is? In this episode, Cathy Burns gets real about what's really happening at midlife. No stereotypes, no shame, no sugarcoating. Just the truth. This isn’t about having a crisis. It’s about waking up to what no longer fits when everything feels like it's shifting at once.  If you're going through something similar, you'll want to make the 3 simple changes to help you move forward, even while you're right in the middle of it.  You'll sleep a lot better.  Midlife isn't a crisis to fix. It's a crossroads. You get to choose what comes next. And if you're at a standstill, not to worry—sometimes standing still is the bravest choice of all.     Contact Cathy at https://www.moreformidlifers.com/contact/ [https://www.moreformidlifers.com/contact/]

Turning Your Midlife & Career Change into Your Greatest Opportunity

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2464690/fan_mail/new] Midlife is a time of shifting priorities, self-discovery, and redefining what truly matters. It’s also a time for change, transformation, and big decisions in our careers, relationships, health, and sense of identity.  And while transitions like these can feel unsettling, they also hold powerful opportunities for clarity, growth, and renewal. In Turning Life’s Changes into Opportunities, Cathy Burns invites you into thoughtful conversations about navigating with intention. This podcast is for those who are feeling pulled in different directions, questioning what’s next, or quietly longing for work and life that feel more aligned. Through reflection and real-life insight, this episode helps you reframe change, reconnect with your strengths, and move forward without losing who you are in the process. Midlife isn’t a crisis. It’s a call to MORE. Contact Cathy at https://www.moreformidlifers.com/contact/ [https://www.moreformidlifers.com/contact/]

Four Signs It's Time for a Career Change After 40 (and Why)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2464690/fan_mail/new] Feeling drained, unmotivated, or unhappy in a job that no longer fits? It might be a sign you’ve outgrown your role. Do you wish you had more meaning, joy, and reward in your work, yet fear it’s too late, too risky, or too complicated to make a change? You’re not alone. In this episode, Cathy breaks down the four clear signs it’s time for a job change and shares what you can do right now to move toward a more fulfilling next chapter. You’ll also hear real client stories, practical advice, and the mindset shifts every midlife professional needs when navigating career transitions. Your next chapter isn’t waiting — it’s calling. Tune in and take your first step today. Contact Cathy at https://www.moreformidlifers.com/contact/ [https://www.moreformidlifers.com/contact/]