Love Your Life Show: Personal Growth, Mindset, + Habits for Busy Moms

Susie Pettit
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Welcome to the “Love Your Life Show” with Susie Pettit, your podcast for life empowerment, self growth and midlife wellness This is a great podcast for moms of anxious teens, empty nest, adult children of emotionally immature parents, people with complex PTSD, CPTSD, relational trauma, narcissist recovery, disorganized anxious avoidant attachment or who consider themselves ACOA or adult children. Learn more at http://smbwell.com or https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

  1. 6D AGO

    The Bedroom Gap with Dr. Maria Sophocles

    In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I sit down with Dr. Maria Sophocles to talk about midlife sexuality and why so many women experience changes in desire as they move through perimenopause and menopause. We explore the bedroom gap, sexual burnout in women, and the many reasons women find themselves wondering why they no longer want sex in midlife. From body image and sexual desire to the role hormones and stress play, this conversation sheds light on what is actually happening and why you are not broken. We also talk about topics women are rarely given clear guidance on, including menopause and sex, medications that affect libido, and why it can feel so uncomfortable to talk to doctors and partners about sexual health. Dr. Maria shares practical, doable steps women can take today to feel more connected to their bodies and better informed about women’s sexual health after 40. In this episode, we cover: Why libido changes after menopause and during perimenopause What sexual burnout looks like and why it is so common How body image impacts sexual desire in midlife The bedroom gap and mismatched expectations between partners Prescription medications that may be affecting libido How to talk to your doctor about sex and get real support If you have ever felt confused, frustrated, or alone when it comes to sex in midlife, this episode on the bedroom gap with Dr. Maria Sophocles and Susie Pettit will help you understand what is going on and what you can do next. If you liked this show, you’ll like the past conversation I had with Dr. Maria!  Rethinking Menopause & HRT on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rethinking-menopause-hrt-your-best-self-starts-now/id1434429161?i=1000713365898 Rethinking Menopause & HRT on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5TwRaLgGLrmxBzLlT7vpBu?si=Hl3CyADmTCKrAIkgD2QxPg   If you already listened to that and want more about “duty sex” and midlife sexuality, don’t miss this conversation with Dr Sonia Wright: Let's Talk about Sex with Dr. Sonia Wright on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/130-lets-talk-about-sex-with-dr-sonia-wright/id1434429161?i=1000507532904 Let's Talk about Sex with Dr. Sonia Wright on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kPZokWJmNAFnKunNP0SnK?si=bgimi9afQhGSIkxshn2ikQ   Get all the links we mentioned and connect with Dr Maria Sophocles go here 👉🏾https://SMBwell.com/393 Get her book now: https://amzn.to/49uZ7JV Want more support? 📩 Subscribe to the weekly newsletter so you never miss an episode. http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA 💬 Share this with a friend who feels burnt out, resentful towards her husband, or is in a sexless marriage.  👩🏼‍🎓Take it to the next level and join the Love Your Life School http://theloveyourlifeschool.com/ 📸 Tag me on Instagram @smb.wellness so I can cheer you on! https://instagram.com/smb.wellness The post The Bedroom Gap with Dr. Maria Sophocles appeared first on Susie Pettit.

    49 min

  2. FEB 4

    Are You Being Kind or Codependent? How Overfunctioning Is Costing You Your Peace

    Have you ever wondered if you are being compassionate or if you are actually taking on responsibility that was never yours to carry? In this episode, I am talking directly to the women who are capable, thoughtful, and deeply caring, and who often feel exhausted because they are holding everything together for everyone else. This conversation was inspired by real emails from listeners who asked a powerful question. How can I tell if I am being compassionate or codependent? Together, we explore how many of us were raised to overfunction, why this pattern makes so much sense, and how it shows up in our adult relationships. I share why this is not your fault, how being a “good girl” shaped so many of our habits, and why trying to fix other people’s feelings can quietly steal your peace. Most importantly, I walk you through simple, practical ways to pause, regulate yourself, and respond differently so you can stay caring without abandoning yourself. I also share real life examples from my own day to show how this work looks in the moment, not in theory. If you are ready to stop feeling so responsible for everyone else and start creating healthier, more connected relationships, this episode is for you. If you liked this show, you’ll like these: Top episodes for moms: https://SMBwell.com/mom Top episodes related to narcissism + relationships: https://SMBwell.com/narc The Podcast Roadmap (foundational episodes on emotional intelligence and emotional maturity): https://smbwell.com/roadmap FREE QUIZ: How Codependent Am I? https://SMBwell.com/coda Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/392 ⭐️See if Coach Susie has room on her schedule: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓Join the Love Your Life School: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Support Susie’s Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 📰Get the Weekly Warrior Wellness Newsletter: http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA 🩷Let’s be friends on Instagram-https://instagram.com/smb.wellness The post Are You Being Compassionate or Codependent? How Overfunctioning Is Costing You Your Peace appeared first on Susie Pettit.

    32 min

  3. JAN 28

    Three Gen X Blind Spots That Hurt Our Relationships and How to Heal Them

    Do you consider yourself GenX? Do you know someone who was born between 1965-1980? Don’t miss this episode inspired by a TikTok on “The Top GenX Blindspots”. Whoa! For me, and many midlife women, these are things we learned to do to survive in a system where our emotional and mental needs weren’t met. We were pretty ingenious actually, one might even say, warrior like! Yet, as adults, these adaptive, protective strategies become maladaptive and hurt us and our relationships. Join me as I explain how the way we were raised might be quietly sabotaging our emotional wellbeing and the health of our relationships. If you have ever wondered why you say you are fine when you are not, why you push your own needs aside, or why you feel responsible for everyone around you, this episode will help so much. And I don’t leave you hanging - after listening, you’ll have some simple strategies to help you care for yourself, connect more deeply, and begin shifting patterns that have been in place for decades. This episode is the perfect starting point as we begin a new year and move toward February’s relationship healing work in the Love Your Life School. Join me, fellow GenX woman, as I look at three hidden patterns that are probably playing out in your relationships and affecting your mental health. If you liked this show, you’ll love these two: Learned helplessness on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/274-overfunctioning-and-learned-helplessness/id1434429161?i=1000634097009 Learned helplessness on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4MF4IJSaVSMpfNhRAb7wyN?si=JuwR8qQnRiydi4fKDz1UDw Enmeshment interview with Dr. Kate Balestrieri on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/enmeshment-codependency-with-dr-kate-balestrieri/id1434429161?i=1000733979384 Enmeshment interview with Dr. Kate Balestrieri on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6WMOkGaEpLNHcmvF0W5JTa?si=kMALGFXuTQWzb-oFH5qDGQ Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/391 ⭐️See if Susie has room on her schedule for a one-on-one session. Let’s get to where we’re going faster! https://smb.as.me/ 🤓Quick - Join us as we dive into relationships for February 2026! The Love Your Life School Membership http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Support Susie’s Mission https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🩷Find, follow and connect with her on Instagram https://instagram.com/smb.wellness 📩 Subscribe to the weekly newsletter so you never miss an episode. 💬 Share this with a friend who’s feeling disconnected or overwhelmed. (or who often says “I’m fine” but you know she’s anything but ❤️‍🩹) The post Three Gen X Blind Spots That Hurt Our Relationships and How to Heal Them appeared first on Susie Pettit.

    23 min

  4. JAN 21

    Avoid these Conversation Traps: Your Communication Fresh Start

    Anyone else out there tired? Emotionally exhausted? Ready to try something new for 2026? This is the episode for you. 💗 I sat down with Dr. Shonda Allen Hill to talk about the subtle “conversation traps” so many midlife women fall into without realizing it. If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation feeling drained, irritated, or like you just lost thirty minutes of your life you’ll never get back, click play. 🤓 These traps steal our time, amp up our stress, and keep us stuck in cycles of over-explaining, defending, and managing everyone else’s emotions. Dr. Hill breaks down why these patterns feel so exhausting and why they’re especially common for moms who are already carrying the emotional load of the whole household. But here’s the good news: communication doesn’t have to feel heavy. In this episode, Dr. Hill shares simple, doable shifts that help you reclaim your time, your energy, and your peace—even if the people around you don’t change. Her insights will show you how to say less, stress less, and sidestep the conversations that lead straight into conflict or resentment. If you’re ready to feel lighter in your relationships and more in control of your day, you’re going to love this conversation. If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: Communication Tool: Less Drama, More Connection on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/communication-tool-less-drama-more-connection/id1434429161?i=1000658725819 Drama, More Connection on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4t8QgA2UAiFkB9a9XrZszU?si=OcxoBHQsT5a83zh2aiskew Get all the links we mentioned and connect with Dr. Shonda Allen Hill go here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/390 Want more support? 📩 Subscribe to the weekly newsletter so you never miss an episode. http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA 💬 Share this with a friend who feels like her conversations with her husband or kids never change or who sometimes complains “We can’t talk about that” 👩🏼‍🎓Take it to the next level and join the Love Your Life School http://theloveyourlifeschool.com/ 📸 Tag me on Instagram @smb.wellness so I can cheer you on! https://instagram.com/smb.wellness The post Avoid these Conversation Traps: Your Communication Fresh Start appeared first on Susie Pettit.

    40 min

  5. JAN 14

    EFT Tapping for Anxiety

    This is the episode you’ve been asking for! When you next feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or over. it. all….Before booking a one-way ticket to anywhere but here, press play and tap along with me. In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I walk you through a full guided EFT tapping session. This is the exact practice I use when my emotions feel too big, when my anxiety hits a ten out of ten, or when life feels heavier than I want it to. EFT tapping blends Chinese acupressure with modern psychology and is known for helping with anxiety, stress, fear, sleep struggles, and emotional overload. You simply tap on 9 points of the body while repeating a setup statement.  This is a quick episode where I guide you through the exact practice. Not one more thing to do or research. I’ve done that for you. Literally, sit back, push play, and feel relief.  I’m serious when I say, this works.  Inside this episode you will learn: - How EFT tapping works and why it helps so quickly - The 9 tapping points and how to use them - A simple phrase to repeat for emotional relief - When to use tapping for stress, overwhelm, anxiety, and spiraling thoughts - Why this tool is in my personal emotional wellness toolbox This is a short, calming, supportive session designed for real life moments. You can tap along anywhere and any time you need grounding. If you have been feeling stretched thin or stuck in your head, this episode will help you reconnect with your body and breathe again. Give yourself the next few minutes. You deserve it. Press play and let’s tap together. 👉🏽Want another “push play, feel better” practice? Here’s a full body scan   Warrior Body Scan on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/warrior-body-scan/id1434429161?i=1000454944667 Warrior Body Scan on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UkMmFbdlO3wwzsi4Hcd2V?si=06f8f264216744c4   👉🏽Looking for more of what helps me when I’m anxious?  Listen here: 64: 10 All-Natural Ways to Beat Anxiety on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/64-10-all-natural-ways-to-beat-anxiety/id1434429161?i=1000454561162   64: 10 All-Natural Ways to Beat Anxiety on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4BFVByo5lmPC60mj3g6LeU?si=b31sBGL-QSC-5fHRs_PmIQ   Want to see where I’m tapping? Watch this video here: https://youtu.be/FaSuF_JbYM8   And if you’re new here, Here’s the PODCAST ROADMAP I mentioned: https://smbwell.com/roadmap for the foundational episodes on emotional regulation, emotional intelligence, and how to feel better in your life.   Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/389 CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE: ⭐️Work with Coach Susie: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓The Love Your Life School Membership-http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Support Susie’s Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🩷Find and follow her on YouTube-LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube Or Instagram-https://instagram.com/smb.wellness The post A Guided Tapping Session for the Days You Just Can’t Even appeared first on Susie Pettit.

    6 min

  6. JAN 7

    How to Stop Feeling Resentful in Marriage and Motherhood with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

    If you’ve ever found yourself feeling resentful, irritated, or annoyed as a mom, wife, or friend, you don’t want to miss this episode. Learning from Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife has helped me so much as a mom, through my divorce and into my now healthy, more mature marriage, my friendships, and my relationship with myself. I can not recommend her work highly enough. Please gift yourself a listen to today’s episode. Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife and I talk about why resentment shows up in marriage and motherhood and how to use it as a path toward self-understanding and deeper connection. We explore how relationships are powerful containers for personal growth, what it really means to self-confront and take responsibility for your part, and how to move away from compliance and people-pleasing into honesty and emotional maturity. Dr. Finlayson-Fife shares her perspective on self-authoring, costly accommodation, and the difference between love and victim entitlement. Together we talk about how to feel more connected in your marriage, less resentful in your motherhood, and more grounded in who you truly are. If you’ve been longing for more peace and authenticity in your relationships, this conversation will help you take the first step. If you liked this show, you’ll like these two: Resentment and Shame on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/233-resentment-feel-it-heres-the-greatest-tip/id1434429161?i=1000596420128 Resentment and Shame on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0kybmmxPsITmZxOflDBKBv?si=gQh8VJswShuK4N9V3AsxUA Resentment in Marriage and Motherhood on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/234-resentment-in-marriage/id1434429161?i=1000597499677 Resentment in Marriage and Motherhood on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6yuhlXIrz0fsPN4OQsha16?si=vSURTNyKSiWWKKxo6O40uw Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/388 Find out more about Dr. Fife here: Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife’s website: https://www.finlayson-fife.com/ Say hi to Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finlaysonfife/ Want more support? 📩 Subscribe to the weekly newsletter so you never miss an episode. http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA 💬 This is a GREAT episode to share with a friend. Who knows, you might pair up and take her Art of Desire Class together! Share the link to this show on Apple and Spotify here https://smbwell.com/listen 👩🏼‍🎓Take it to the next level and join the Love Your Life School  📸 Come say hi on Instagram @smb.wellness and ⭐️bonus points ⭐️if you let Dr. Finlayson-Fife know you appreciate her coming on the Love Your Life Show https://www.instagram.com/finlaysonfife/ The post How to Stop Feeling Resentful in Marriage and Motherhood | Conversation with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife appeared first on Susie Pettit.

    48 min

  7. 12/31/2025

    The Year You Let It Be Easy

    The Year You Let It Be Easy What if your best year yet didn’t require more effort but less struggle? In this episode, I invite you to imagine a year that feels light, free, and full of possibility. Together we’ll look at how to stop overworking, overthinking, and over-caring so you can start creating a life that actually feels like yours. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: - how to think intentionally about your future without pressure or hustle - why your thoughts, not your to-do list, shape your next year - a simple three-step process to create momentum and ease - how to reconnect with what you want, not what everyone else expects This is your reminder that it’s safe to slow down. You can dream, choose, and believe your way into a gentler, more joyful year. Press play and let’s make this the year you let it be easy. If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: The Case for Boredom on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/155-the-case-for-boredom/id1434429161?i=1000530241019 The Case for Boredom on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4yxhcocfY1yrkNSvCTnLJs?si=r3np0HpMQjOv4LqddUwf7w If you’ve never chosen a word of the year before, you’ll want to 1️⃣ Listen to this episode here Word of the Year or Resolutions? on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/176-word-of-the-year-or-resolutions/id1434429161?i=1000545737438 Word of the Year 2022 on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PRwxKZZWD5hhciK3qx1BF?si=ymdBB4VfSC6I_YeCRxSioA 2️⃣ Get your WORD OF THE YEAR WORKSHEET here https://smbwell.com/word Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/387 CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE: ⭐️Work with Coach Susie: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓The Love Your Life School Membership: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Support Susie’s Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🩷SHARE YOUR WORD OF THE YEAR WITH ME here on Instagram-https://instagram.com/smb.wellness or email me at Susie@SMBwell.com The post The Year You Let It Be Easy appeared first on Susie Pettit.

    25 min

  8. 12/27/2025

    A Walk, a Wake-Up Call, and How to Choose Your Word of the Year

    Whoa warriors, this episode wasn’t planned. It started on a walk. One small moment after another, until something landed so clearly that I stopped short, pulled out my phone, and hit record. In this short bonus episode, I share a more personal side of my own life and what that walk stirred up for me in real time. It’s reflective, honest, and a little different than my usual episodes. Then, I bring you the heart of a listener-favorite teaching and walk you through how to choose your word of the year in a way that actually feels supportive instead of stressful. Not a word you should pick. A word that meets you where you are and gently guides you toward how you want to feel and live. If you’ve been craving clarity, a reset, or a softer way to step into the year ahead, this episode is for you. Let it be a pause, a breath, and an invitation to choose on purpose. If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: 230: My Most Vulnerable Episode Yet on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/230-my-most-vulnerable-episode-yet/id1434429161?i=1000589799587 230: My Most Vulnerable Episode Yet on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2kU0nc1wDkFMS0zo2ZmdY0?si=YBmV7dfFTkaUcRGt4_962g GET YOUR WORD OF THE YEAR WORKSHEET HERE: https://SMBwell.com/word Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://smbwell.com/word-of-the-year-2026/ ⭐️Work with Susie in 2026: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓Join the Love Your Life School -http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Support Susie + keep the podcast AD free: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🩷Get the Weekly Warrior Wellness Newsletter: http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA 😊 Let’s be friends on Instagram-https://instagram.com/smb.wellness The post Word of the Year 2026 appeared first on Susie Pettit.

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Welcome to the “Love Your Life Show” with Susie Pettit, your podcast for life empowerment, self growth and midlife wellness This is a great podcast for moms of anxious teens, empty nest, adult children of emotionally immature parents, people with complex PTSD, CPTSD, relational trauma, narcissist recovery, disorganized anxious avoidant attachment or who consider themselves ACOA or adult children. Learn more at http://smbwell.com or https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

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