Podcast Episode – You Are Not Behind: A Midlife Reset for Self-Compassion, Healing, and Confidence

As we step into a new year, many midlife women carry a quiet but heavy belief: I should be further along by now. Further along in our health. Our habits, bodies and our lives. In this short but powerful episode of Healthy Her Midlife, I want to offer you a different truth—one your nervous system, body, and heart may be craving to hear.

You are not behind.

Midlife is a season of transition, not failure. Hormones shift. Energy changes. Priorities evolve. The old rules that once worked for your body and your life no longer apply—and that can feel confusing, frustrating, and exhausting. But what if none of this means you’re doing something wrong? What if this phase of life is not decline, but recalibration?

In this episode, we explore why feeling “behind” in midlife is so common, especially during perimenopause and menopause, and how self-criticism quietly keeps women stuck. I’ll walk you through a simple but powerful mindset shift: choosing support over self-judgment. We’ll talk about how self-compassion affects your nervous system, your energy levels, and your ability to create sustainable habits—without shame or pressure.

You’ll hear why your body isn’t regressing, but communicating. Why you’re not stuck—you’re redirecting. And why becoming more aligned, wiser, and grounded often feels messy before it feels clear. This episode is an invitation to stop postponing self-respect and start treating yourself with care right now, not someday after weight loss, consistency, or life feels “figured out.”

If you’re a woman over 40 navigating body changes, emotional shifts, stress, or self-doubt, this episode is a reminder that you are worthy of compassion exactly as you are.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why midlife transitions often create the false feeling of being “behind”

• How self-criticism impacts your nervous system and energy

• What choosing self-compassion can change in your health and habits

• Why becoming yourself is not a setback—it’s growth

If this message resonates, this is exactly the kind of work I do with women in my one-on-one coaching sessions. This is the final week to join my 5-session coaching package for $50. You can add your name to the waitlist at healthyhermidlife.com/waitlist.

While you’re there, be sure to subscribe to my free weekly newsletter. As a thank-you, you’ll receive my Midlife Metabolism Reset Guide, designed to help boost energy, support your metabolism, and feel calmer and more confident moving into the new year.

You’re not behind.
You’re becoming.

About Kristine:

I help midlife women get their energy back, feel less stressed, and create simple habits that help their bodies feel better again—without dieting or overwhelm. If you’re ready to feel better in your body—with more energy and less stress—you can book a free Midlife Wellness Session with me here — https://healthyhermidlife.com/coaching.