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Creating Midlife Calm: Coping Skills for Stress & Anxiety in Family, Work & Relationships

MJ Murray Vachon LCSW
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Coping Skills for Midlife Stress and Anxiety in Family, Work & Relationships

Forget the midlife crisis—how about creating midlife calm? The anxiety and stress of this life stage can drain your energy, fuel overthinking, and make it hard to enjoy what should be the best years of your life. This podcast offers practical coping skills to help you reduce anxiety, manage stress, and rediscover a calmer... more

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Do you ever feel like you’re stuck saying yes when every part of you wants to say no?

People-pleasing may look helpful on the outside, but it fuels midlife anxiety and stress while leaving you disconnected from what you really want.

In this episode, ... more

Do you ever wonder why you say yes when you want to say no—only to feel anxious, resentful, or even angry afterward?

You’re not alone—people-pleasing is one of the most common hidden drivers of midlife anxiety and stress.

In this episode, you’ll di... more

Do you ever feel like you’re either doing everything—or nothing at all—because stress and anxiety keep hijacking your balance?

Midlife often pulls you between over-functioning and under-functioning, but your nervous system holds the key to calm.

In t... more

Are you constantly doing too much—or pulling back because you feel too drained to care?

These midlife stress patterns are your body’s natural way of managing anxiety, not personal flaws.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1.    What it truly means to ... more

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Beth Kavanaugh
Hospice nurse with nearly two decades of experience
Hospice Care
Episode: Ep. 206 Death Isn’t Creepy: How Reflecting on Mortality Calms Midlife Anxiety & Stress
Rebecca Hunter
Therapist specializing in high sensitivity
Take Out Therapy
Episode: Ep. 173 Why Understanding Your High Sensitivity Is Essential To Reduce Stress, Anxiety & Overwhelm In Midlife
Jay Caponegro
A very healthy 53-year-old father of four and husband, diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer.
Senior Director of Community Engagement at Notre Dame
Episode: Ep. 156 A Midlife Couple Shares Their Journey With Pancreatic Cancer, Stress, Anxiety, and Coping Skills
Lynn Caponegro
Nurse and supportive partner of Jay in his cancer journey.
Episode: Ep. 156 A Midlife Couple Shares Their Journey With Pancreatic Cancer, Stress, Anxiety, and Coping Skills
Dr. Connie Chacko
Expert in hormonal health and wellness for midlife women
Episode: Ep. 141 The 3 Essential Hormones You Must Balance in Midlife for Less Anxiety, Stress, Better Sleep, and a Healthier Weight
Julie Hamilton
Professional trainer with over 10 years of experience.
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Episode: Ep. 82 Stopping The Midlife Spread Your Way By Getting Off The Couch
Unnamed College Student
A college student from St. Charles, Illinois, majoring in marketing and psychology.
Episode: Ep. 79 Mental Wellness: Having Fun Building Self-Confidence & Self-Awareness with the Enneagram! (Part 1 Internal Self-Awareness)
Unknown Guest
A young man who shares insights about immigration and mental wellness.
Episode: Ep. 77 Mental Wellness: Anxiety and the Immigration Journey: Practical Coping Skills
Unnamed Student
A high school senior majoring in science pre-professional studies, from Minnesota.
Episode: Ep. 75 Mental Wellness: Coping Skills to Improve Relationships with People Who Hold Different Views!

Host

MJ Murray Vachon
Licensed clinical social worker with over 50,000 hours of therapy sessions and 32 years of teaching practical, science-backed mental wellness. The host of this podcast guides listeners through various coping strategies tailored to manage midlife stress and anxiety.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Science and strategy

    I love MJ’s why behind the what. And her calming voice is a perfect preview for the calming experience during (and after episodes).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amybehimer
    United States2 months ago
  • A gentle return to myself.

    These episodes were like a deep breath I didn’t know I needed. MJ doesn’t just share ideas, she reminds you of truths you already know but keep forgetting. Her calm, grounded voice brought me back to the present and gave me practical ways to stay there. This is medicine for midlife.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FreeRangeThinking
    United States2 months ago
  • Outstanding

    This is a total game changer since I found this podcast for me and my family. Thankyou so much

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mpreps
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Calming Vibe

    MJ’s voice immediately sets the tone for each episode! Her tone and pace make it easy to listen and absorb the information. I love that she shares personal insights and reflections on her own life and explains how to incorporate it into your skill set.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EmmieB05
    United States2 months ago
  • Practical Tips for Reducing Anxiety and Stress

    MJ provides great practical strategies for dealing with stress. I could easily find myself in the subjects she brings up. And I found her solutions to be easy to implement and effective. You can tell she has a lot of experience helping people with mental wellness. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SmithTodd
    Canadaa year ago

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The host is often praised for her wealth of experience and clarity in guiding listeners toward mental wellness. Many express gratitude for the straightforward, actionable advice provided.
Listeners appreciate the practical strategies offered for managing stress and anxiety, noting the effectiveness of the insights shared.

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Ep. 207 Death as a Teacher: How Thinking About Mortality Strengthens Midlife Coping Skills for Stress & Anxiety
Q: From your perspective, how can the 45-year-old, the 58-year-old, the 71-year-old, how can they hold this inevitable fact that we will die someday?
Acknowledging the reality of death requires inner fortitude and self-care practices, as it helps people deal with their emotions and works as a foundation for acceptance.
Ep. 174 Why Sensitivity Isn’t Your Problem—It’s Your Superpower (If You Learn to Use It)
Q: What should someone do if they are just discovering they are a highly sensitive person?
They should work on understanding their emotions and their relationship with themselves, learning to be present in life.
Ep. 149 Trump’s Tariffs Spiked One Midlife Listener’s Anxiety & Stress and 3 Coping Skills Helped
Q: What were the coping skills that you tried?
Abby implemented the 7-minute and 20-minute meditations and turned off news alerts to manage her anxiety better.
Ep. 149 Trump’s Tariffs Spiked One Midlife Listener’s Anxiety & Stress and 3 Coping Skills Helped
Q: On a scale of 1 to 10, how anxious does all of this make you feel?
Abby felt like her anxiety level was at an 8 or 9, primarily due to job instability and feeling uncertain about finances.
Ep. 145 Tried & Tested Transformative Coping Skills for Midlife Stress & Anxiety & How They REALLY Work
Q: What do you think are the takeaways about this episode for our listeners today?
When you are feeling an emotion, there is going to be a period of time where it feels like too much. We need to make that normal. There's a huge payoff from feeling that, which is aim. Additionally, the pre-work you do to set a boundary is almost more important than the moment of setting the boundary.

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Content focuses on managing midlife stress and anxiety through practical coping skills organized around themes such as personal well-being, family dynamics, and enhancing mental clarity. The host shares relatable insights and techniques to cultivate a sense of calm amidst the pressures of work and relationships. Unique elements include a structured approach to episodes featuring actionable challenges for listeners, aiming to empower them with tools that promote mental wellness and emotional resilience. Strategies often draw from psychological insights and personal anecdotes, fostering a community feel among listeners navigating similar life transitions.

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