The Midlife Revolution

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   1. Parts

   Today's episode continues the exploration of Dr. Richard Schwartz breakthrough healing modality: Internal Family Systems or IFS. I discuss examples of the different parts of us that show up in interesting ways based on our past wounds and experiences.About the Host: Megan Conner is the mother of 6 spectacular humans and a breaker of generational trauma cycles. She has spent the last 10 years overcoming the effects of child SA and other abusive relationships and cycles. She is the author of I Wal

   Jun 13,2024 44:09
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   2. Self

   Self:In his book “No Bad Parts”, Dr, Schwartz reveals that just under the surface of these wounded parts is a Self which cannot be hurt, knows how to heal both internally and externally, and has characteristics which represent the highest and best of what we can become as human beings. He refers to these traits as the 8 C’s of self-leadership, and I would like to touch on each of these today. As we walk through these traits, I will give some examples from my own healing journey to help illustrat

   Jun 05,2024 46:53
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   3. LDS

   To my friends in the church after I've left: We learn so much when we listen to voices that express opinions different from our own. One of the best practices we can adopt in our healing journey is to express criticism without judgment, and to accept criticism without shame. In this episode, I express my respect for members of the LDS faith, and discuss three of the issues that I would like LDS members to understand.Megan Conner is the mother of 6 spectacular humans and a breaker of generational

   May 22,2024 01:00:36
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   4. Care

   Care: The radical love of self care and how to make it a daily practiceMegan helps listeners understand that prioritizing our own mental health is important if we want to be able to show up for others. She emphasizes that self-care is not self-ish, and gives practical advice on incorporating self care into a daily routine. Megan gives examples of how she does this in her own life and gives suggestions for listeners as well. Mentioned Resources: LMNT Electrolyte solutions: https://drinklmnt.com/w

   May 07,2024 01:00:08
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   5. Kitchen

   When I decided to reorganize my kitchen, I had no idea that I would be confronting some leftover old beliefs that originated with my relationship with my mother. In this episode, I address these concepts and how I overcame them. I discuss how changing my kitchen is a metaphor for the way I changed my life. I also give some practical tips for how to make your kitchen more efficient and how to decide what to keep and what to say goodbye to.About the Host: Megan Conner is the mother of 6 spectacula

   Apr 23,2024 41:08
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   6. Tidy

   Using the Konmarie method of tidying, we begin with the closet and start addressing the mental blocks that come with ADHD and clutter.About the Host: Megan Conner is the mother of 6 spectacular humans and a breaker of generational trauma cycles. She has spent the last 10 years overcoming the effects of child SA and other abusive relationships and cycles. She is the author of I Walked Through Fire to Get Here, which was written to give support and hope to other survivors. Megan is passionate abou

   Apr 16,2024 31:42
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   7. Physical

   Today we explore the harmful stories we tell ourselves when we get the message that we are not acceptable as we are. Specifically, we address how scarcity mentality and modesty culture can affect what we eat, how we dress, and how we feel about ourselves.About the Host: Megan Conner is the mother of 6 spectacular humans and a breaker of generational trauma cycles. She has spent the last 10 years overcoming the effects of child SA and other abusive relationships and cycles. She is the author of I

   Apr 10,2024 32:19
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   8. Satisfied

   We are being marketed to all day every day, even if we don’t realize it. How many of the choices we make are influenced by this marketing, and how can we be more mindful about what we consume and why? these are some of the questions we explore in today’s episode.Mentioned Resources: https://www.salon.com/2019/10/14/why-dr-zach-bush-believes-herbicides-could-end-life-on-earth/ (Dr. Zach bush interview)The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie KondoAbout the Host: Megan Conner is the mother o

   Apr 09,2024 22:19
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   9. Unafraid

   Today we explore my favorite question: What would you do if you weren’t afraid? We move beyond the trite answers of daredevil stunts and confessions, into the world of what is behind our fears, and how to overcome them.About the Host: Megan Conner is the mother of 6 spectacular humans and a breaker of generational trauma cycles. She has spent the last 10 years overcoming the effects of child SA and other abusive relationships and cycles. She is the author of I Walked Through Fire to Get Here, wh

   Apr 08,2024 37:58
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    10. Alone

    Megan addresses the difficulty of learning to sit with and release negative emotions. She tells the story of how she learned to be alone without being lonely and how she healed her relationship with herself, making it easier to have healthy connections with others. Mentioned Resources: Philosopher Carl Jung, the opera star Leontyne Price, Poet Sean O’Faolain composer Samuel BarberAbout the Host: Megan Conner is the mother of 6 spectacular humans and a breaker of generational trauma cycles. She h

    Apr 08,2024 44:57
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    11. Welcome to The Midlife Revolution!

    Join host, Megan Connor, as she share the inspiration for this podcast and for you as a listener.

    Apr 04,2024 02:24