Midlife Spotlight Kate Campion

Many women have a complex relationship with food. From battling with cravings to calorie counting, this relationship can often feel tumultuous.This episode of Midlife Spotlight examines what it looks like not to be at peace with food. We touch on the diet culture's impact on our perceptions and Kate’s struggles with weight post-quitting smoking. Our environment, like calorie information on food, can deeply influence our eating habits. We then dive into what not being at peace with food l...

In this episode of Midlife Spotlight, Kate and Sara delve into the significant topic of reconnecting as a couple during the empty nest phase of life and suggest that rituals can play a pivotal role in fostering closeness, purpose, and meaning.We explore various types of rituals that couples can integrate into their lives. These include couple time rituals, which are planned activities like date nights. Next are celebration rituals, centered around commemorating special occasions such as anniv...

In this episode of Midlife Spotlight, Kate and Sara explore the expanding families during the midlife phase. Having connected and enjoyable interactions with your family can be a source of great pleasure. But with growing families, you’re continually adding people that come from their own families and backgrounds. It can feel very stressful when no one seems to have read the manual on how you think things should be done!As such, our growing families bring all kinds of new opportunities f...

In this episode of Midlife Spotlight, Sara and I dive deep into understanding why we often cling to things, habits, and beliefs that no longer serve us.⁠⁠We talk about three core psychological concepts: the "sunk cost fallacy," where people find it challenging to abandon things due to previous investments; "commitment bias," highlighting the human tendency to want to remain consistent with past decisions; and "loss aversion," which speaks to the human experience where the pain of losing...

Many people, especially women, tend to be experts at recognizing what they’re doing wrong - but they rarely acknowledge their successes.In this podcast episode of Midlife Spotlight, we discuss the importance of focusing on what you do right in order to make positive changes in your life. Celebrating progress and achievements not only feels better but also accelerates the journey towards your goals.Overall, we’d like to encourage you to shift your perspective. And remember, "what you do ...

In this podcast episode, we delve into the concept of toxic positivity, which pressures people to show only positive emotions while suppressing negative ones. We stress the importance of acknowledging genuine emotions, while emphasizing the need to find hope, process negative emotions, and create meaning from adversity. Denying life's challenges is unrealistic. What’s more, negative emotions are a part of growth. Stepping out of your comfort zone can be uncomfortable but it’s necessary t...