In this episode, the Vivatude founder and hosts share their thoughts about 2225 and 2226. For some, it's a time to embrace an unknown future, for others a chance for self-forgiveness. Lauren Archer with Vivitude encourages listeners to embrace change and personal growth by letting go of external expectations, trusting in synchronicities, and confidently expressing their true selves. Kate Phillips reflects on the past year and discussed an intention-setting guide that includes journaling prompts and steps for conducting an intention-setting retreat, with the aim of clearing the slate before setting goals. Tracy Cromwell shares simple, achievable ways caregivers can begin supporting their bodies again through movement, rest, nutrition, stress reduction, and asking for help. Life Coach Anu Aurora explores what it means to live in a year filled with paradox: moving fast while longing to slow down, holding joy and grief at the same time, and standing in the “in-between” stage so many women experience during this season of life. Lauren Archer: Embrace Change and Personal Growth Vivatude host Lauren Archer discussed the concept of thresholds in life, which represent phases where individuals are ready to move beyond familiar ways and embrace the unknown. She encouraged participants to pause and connect with their heart energy as a center of intelligence, distinguishing it from the mind's focus on external logic and planning. She invited them to reflect on what qualities or habits they might be ready to let go of, using her own transition from living in the US to becoming a digital nomad as an example. Lauren emphasized the importance of opening up to new aspects of oneself, such as courage, compassion, and authenticity, as they move into the next phase of their lives. Drawing from lived experience, Suzanne Newman explores forgiveness not as a single act, but as a process shaped by accumulated disappointments, altered dreams, and paths that led somewhere different than expected. Before You Set Intentions… Do this! Coach Kate Phillips recommends you “complete the past” and clear the slate for the new year. Kate Phillips hosted a special holiday edition of the Vivitude show focused on reflection and intention-setting for the new year. She discussed the importance of reviewing past experiences and accomplishments before setting new goals, emphasizing the value of gratitude and complete reflection before moving forward. The show included an intention-setting guide with journaling prompts and steps for conducting an intention-setting retreat, with Kate encouraging listeners to make this part of their annual ritual and reminding them to subscribe to the show. Kate discussed her experience with intention setting over the past 20 years and encouraged listeners to download her intention setting guide at https://intention.gr8.com. Closing 2025, Welcoming 2026 As 2025 comes to a close, many women caregivers are carrying exhaustion that runs far deeper than physical tiredness. In this deeply compassionate episode of the Vivatude podcast, host Tracy Cromwell speaks directly to women over 40 who are caring for aging parents—women who are emotionally drained, decision-weary, and quietly holding more responsibility than most people ever see. This episode offers validation, grounding, and reassurance for caregivers who may feel depleted, invisible, or unsure how much longer they can keep going without support. Tracy shares simple, achievable ways caregivers can begin supporting their bodies again through movement, rest, nutrition, stress reduction, and asking for help. Finding Joy While Caregiving and Facing Life Transitions As 2025 comes to a close, Life Coach Anu Aurora invites you into a deeply reflective and heartfelt episode of the Vivatude podcast, created especially for women over 40 navigating caregiving...
