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Send us Fan Mail Do you ever struggle to do even the simplest things that you know are good for you? Even when you already did the hard part? Do you ever wonder how to have the hard conversations with people you love when you see them doing the same thing? Today we talk: Stages of change and how being in messy midlife impacts our ability to move through them How we show up in relationships and how we lovingly talk about hard things The importance of talking about the hard things before we are in crisis The importance of trusting and loving friendships that are a safe container to talk about shame Where "I'm not trying to hurt your feelings, but..." and starting at a solution or absolute belongs in loving and difficult conversations Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Setting the Stage 01:29 Navigating Personal Health as Doctors 05:20 The Challenge of Self-Care 10:20 The Psychology of Change and Healing 12:08 Honesty in Friendships and Relationships 19:00 Navigating Difficult Conversations 22:21 The Role of Friends in Relationships 24:44 Openness to Change and Acceptance 27:01 The Impact of Shame on Relationships 31:05 Creating Safe Spaces for Conversations 34:30 Curiosity as a Tool for Connection 40:03 Stages of Change and Personal Growth If our messy is your kind of messy, we would love for you to rate, review and follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. We would also love to know what is on your mind. If you were to join us, what would we be talking about? Email us at messymidlifepodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram or TikTok @messymidlifepodcast.