Mindset Unlimited: Tips, Tools, and Inspiration for Women in a Time of Change

Valerie Friedlander
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Your Mindset Unlimited is a podcast for women navigating professional and life transitions who are seeking to release learned limitations and build a more holistic, liberatory version of success. Your Host, Valerie Friedlander, is an ICF certified leadership coach, sociologist, intersectional feminist, artist, business owner, and mom. Based in Chicago and supporting clients world-wide, she helps passionate women in demanding careers break free of frustrating patterns, clarify their purpose, and create meaningful success on their own terms. In this podcast you'll find tips, tools, and inspiration to help you release the internalized limitations cultivated by our social system imbalances and lead your life with more ease and joy. Some of the topics you'll find here are: finding fulfillment, habit shifting, motivation, time management, money mindset, stress management, impostor syndrome, productivity, work/life balance, communication, boundaries, leadership, social activism, burnout, building a business, motherhood, and more. You can find out about Valerie and her work at www.valeriefriedlander.com  Follow her on most social media @unlimitedcoachval Sign up for her email list at www.valeriefriedlander.com/signup Books referenced on the podcast can be found on Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/lists/unlimited-podcast-book-recommendations

  1. Jul 15

    Navigating a Mid-life Crisis and the Reclamation of Self

    Navigating a Mid-life Crisis and the Reclamation of Self explores what it really means to hit a midlife “crisis” and why it might actually be an invitation to reclaim who you are instead of a sign that something’s gone wrong. This episode helps you see your midlife career and life questions through a new lens, so you can stop wondering “Is it just me?” and start understanding the deeper patterns at play. If you’re feeling restless, stuck, or like you did “all the right things” and still aren’t happy, this conversation gives you language, validation, and direction for what comes next. Some of what we talk about in this episode includes: Where the idea of a “midlife crisis” comes from and how cultural stories shape your experienceThe difference between genuine crisis and a powerful period of transition and reevaluationHow attention capitalism and constant busyness affect when and how we finally prioritize ourselvesPractical ways to honor this midlife season, without feeling like you’re broken or behind Have thoughts or questions about this episode? Share them with me! Send me a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/MindsetUnlimited   LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: The Modern Midlife Crisis – Psychology Today Midlife Crisis - Wikipedia Quarter Life Crisis - LinkedIn  Quarter Life Crisis – Newport Institute Leaning Into a Mid-Life Career Change [coaching] Reclaiming Your Attention to Focus on What Matters Honoring Menopause as a Life Stage  CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Schedule an exploration call Ask Valerie (anonymous form) Sign up for Valerie’s newsletter Apply to be coached on the podcast   This podcast was produced by Valerie Friedlander Coaching Proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    Navigating a Mid-life Crisis and the Reclamation of Self

  2. Jul 1

    Creating Authentic Connections in Business with Women Belong Co-Founders

    If traditional networking leaves you feeling drained, unseen, or like you have to leave parts of yourself at the door, this conversation is for you. In this episode, Valerie speaks with Women Belong co-founders Kate Alpert and Dorothy Rosen about building business relationships that support your whole self. You’ll come away with a deeper vision of what’s possible when women gather in community, dream bigger together, and measure success by impact as much as income.   Some of what we talk about on this episode includes: Redefining professionalism and showing up as your whole self in businessChallenging internalized rules about work, rest, play, and successHow loss and grief can invite new clarity of purpose and connectionCreating spaces of belonging as hope in action  Have thoughts or questions about this episode? Share them with me! Send me a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/MindsetUnlimited   CONNECT WITH DOROTHY & KATE: Women Belong website  Come to a Women Belong Event Visit a Women Belong Circle Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Dorothy’s LinkedIn Kate’s LinkedIn   CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Ask Valerie (anonymous form) Sign up for Valerie’s newsletter Apply to be coached on the podcast Schedule an exploration call   This podcast was produced by Valerie Friedlander Coaching Proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    Creating Authentic Connections in Business with Women Belong Co-Founders

  3. Jun 17

    How to Stop Procrastinating

    How to stop procrastinating starts with knowing that procrastination isn’t a character flaw. It’s a signal pointing toward misalignment, fear, or lack of support. It’s hard to find or sustain solutions when you’re beating yourself up. In this episode you’ll learn practical, compassionate ways to get curious about what and why you’re avoiding doing something, recalibrate to what actually matters, and create small, supported steps forward. If you’re tired of motivating through shame and ready to take action in a way that works, this episode is for you. Some of what I explore in this episode includes: How procrastination, avoidance, “shoulds,” shame, and time management pressures fit togetherHow to tell if you’re procrastinating from fear, perfectionism, overwhelm, or true misalignmentPractical tools for overcoming procrastination: breaking tasks down, using deadlines, accountability, and body doublingHow to work with your real energy and neurodivergent brain using curiosity, values, and self-compassion  Download the Procrastination Support Checklist! Have thoughts or questions about this episode? Share them with me! Send me a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/MindsetUnlimited   RELATED MINDSET UNLIMITED EPISODES: What’s Killing My Motivation It’s Simple So Why Am I Not Doing It Coaching  What To Do When You’ve Fallen Behind  Unlocking Your Leadership Energy   CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Schedule an exploration call Ask Valerie (anonymous form) Sign up for Valerie’s newsletter Apply to be coached on the podcast   This podcast was produced by Valerie Friedlander Coaching Proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    How to Stop Procrastinating

  4. Jun 3

    Cultivating a Culture of Truthlighting: Stop Workplace Gaslighting and Advance Fair Opportunities for Women with Dr. Falguni Shah

    Cultivating a Culture of Truthlighting offers a path for workplaces to move away from practices that gaslight women and toward ones that build a culture grounded in truth, trust, and accountability that advance fair opportunities for women. In this episode, my guest, leadership and workplace culture consultant and author Dr. Falguni Shah, shares practical ways to recognize gaslighting, validate people’s reality, and use “truthlighting” behaviors to create safer, more inclusive environments where people can thrive instead of constantly second-guessing themselves. This conversation is for anyone who senses something is “off” at work and wants language, clarity, and tools to drive real change.   Some of what we talk about on this episode includes: The erosion of self-trust from workplace gaslightingShifting from “imposter syndrome” to impostor’s ambitionCultivating truthlighting as a leadership and culture frameworkWhen it’s time to leave and reclaim your purpose, confidence, and truth.  Have thoughts or questions about this episode? Share them with me! Send me a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/MindsetUnlimited     CONNECT WITH FALGUNI: WEBSITE BUY THE BOOK: FROM GASLIGHTING TO TRUTHLIGHTING MEDIA FEATURES   BOOK FALGUNI TO SPEAK  LINKEDIN   INSTAGRAM   FACEBOOK TIKTOK      CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Ask Valerie (anonymous form) Sign up for Valerie’s newsletter Apply to be coached on the podcast Schedule an exploration call   This podcast was produced by Valerie Friedlander Coaching Proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    Cultivating a Culture of Truthlighting: Stop Workplace Gaslighting and Advance Fair Opportunities for Women with Dr. Falguni Shah

  5. May 20

    Talking to Your Partner About Internalized Patriarchy

    Talking to your partner about internalized patriarchy is easy to put off (especially when he seems “better than most”). But if you’re feeling increasingly frustrated by how it shows up in shared routines, the mental load, and emotional labor, it’s time to do more than just commiserate with friends. In this episode, we’ll explore how those “small” frustrations connect to sacred rage, how to recognize your own internalized norms, and how to resource yourself and set boundaries. You’ll walk away with language and tools to invite your partner into a collaborative, honest conversation about changing the dynamics in your home.   Some of what I explore in this episode includes: Recognizing your part and being willing to changeStop minimizing emotions and understanding sacred rageResourcing yourself and setting boundariesWays to invite a conversation and initiate change  Have thoughts or questions about this episode? Share them with me! Send me a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/MindsetUnlimited   RELATED MINDSET UNLIMITED EPISODES: CNN Exposing a global r*pe academy Creating Change through Joy for Greater Ease with Heather Vickery Partner Alignment Workbook Stress Language Quiz Energy Leadership Index Assessment code FLASHELI   CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Ask Valerie (anonymous form) Sign up for Valerie’s newsletter Apply to be coached on the podcast Schedule an exploration call   This podcast was produced by Valerie Friedlander Coaching Proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    Talking to Your Partner About Internalized Patriarchy

  6. May 6

    Creating Change through Joy for Greater Ease with Heather Vickery

    Creating real change often feels heavy, but what if joy is actually the most sustainable way through it? In this conversation with my guest, transformation coach Heather Vickery, we explored what it actually means to create change through joy, why authenticity is more than a buzzword, and how we can hold grief and joy at the same time without bypassing the very real challenges we’re facing. Tune in to learn how joy can be a compass for navigating big life transitions and designing a life that truly fits you.   Some of what we talk about on this episode includes: Honoring your embodied knowingFinding your place in the work of changePrioritizing joy while honoring griefBuilding intentional community  Have thoughts or questions about this episode? Share them with me! Send me a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/MindsetUnlimited   LINKS TO REFERENCES MADE IN THIS EPISODE: Chicago Empower Breakfast   CONNECT WITH HEATHER: WEBSITE CONNECT WITH HEATHER FREE HUMAN DESIGN CHART    CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Ask Valerie (anonymous form) Sign up for Valerie’s newsletter Apply to be coached on the podcast Schedule an exploration call   This podcast was produced by Valerie Friedlander Coaching Proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective  Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    Creating Change through Joy for Greater Ease with Heather Vickery

  7. Apr 15

    Releasing Perfectionism and Pursuing Purpose

    Perfectionism isn't just about not wanting our imperfections to show. Sometimes it shows up when we care deeply but feel overwhelmed. In this episode I explore how perfectionism, overwhelm, and our stress response patterns can quietly keep us from taking any action at all, even when our intentions are good. We’ll talk about reconnecting with your purpose in the present moment, honoring your true capacity, and recognizing the unique gifts you naturally bring. If you’ve been stuck waiting to do the “right” or “best” thing, this conversation will help you take meaningful, imperfect action. Some of what I talk about on this episode includes: Perfectionism can be because you really careRecognizing your stress responseHonoring your capacity and giftsFocus on purpose not outcomeThe importance of taking action Have thoughts or questions about this episode? Share them with me! Send me a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/MindsetUnlimited   RELATED MINDSET UNLIMITED EPISODES: How to Cure Comparisonitis How to Avoid Overwhelm and Access Joy in a Time of Change CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Ask Valerie (anonymous form) Sign up for Valerie’s newsletter Apply to be coached on the podcast Schedule an exploration call   This podcast was produced by Valerie Friedlander Coaching Proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    Releasing Perfectionism and Pursuing Purpose

  8. Apr 1

    Being a Mission-Driven Woman and Stepping into Possibilities: The Focus of Season 6

    In this first episode of Season 6 of Mindset Unlimited, host and leadership coach, Valerie Friedlander, introduces the season’s focus on mission-driven Chicago women. She unpacks what “mission-driven” means, highlighting the importance of creativity, possibility, and staying connected to your values in a world that often pulls you into judgment and survival mode. Valerie also reflects on embracing her own non-linear process and invites listeners to explore how they relate to their own way of thinking, creating, and building their mission. Throughout the episode, she lays the groundwork for upcoming conversations with entrepreneurs, community organizers, and artists who are actively shaping the future they want to see. Some of what Valerie explores in this episode: What you can expect this seasonWhat it means to be mission-drivenCultivating a creative mindsetEmbracing your processRequest for listener input  Have thoughts or questions about this episode? Share them with me! Send me a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/MindsetUnlimited   LINKS TO REFERENCES MADE IN THIS EPISODE: Where Do We Go From Here – Reflections on this Podcast & Layoff Uncertainty   CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Ask Valerie (anonymous form) Sign up for Valerie’s newsletter Apply to be coached on the podcast Schedule an exploration call   This podcast was produced by Valerie Friedlander Coaching Proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    Being a Mission-Driven Woman and Stepping into Possibilities: The Focus of Season 6
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Your Mindset Unlimited is a podcast for women navigating professional and life transitions who are seeking to release learned limitations and build a more holistic, liberatory version of success. Your Host, Valerie Friedlander, is an ICF certified leadership coach, sociologist, intersectional feminist, artist, business owner, and mom. Based in Chicago and supporting clients world-wide, she helps passionate women in demanding careers break free of frustrating patterns, clarify their purpose, and create meaningful success on their own terms. In this podcast you'll find tips, tools, and inspiration to help you release the internalized limitations cultivated by our social system imbalances and lead your life with more ease and joy. Some of the topics you'll find here are: finding fulfillment, habit shifting, motivation, time management, money mindset, stress management, impostor syndrome, productivity, work/life balance, communication, boundaries, leadership, social activism, burnout, building a business, motherhood, and more. You can find out about Valerie and her work at www.valeriefriedlander.com  Follow her on most social media @unlimitedcoachval Sign up for her email list at www.valeriefriedlander.com/signup Books referenced on the podcast can be found on Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/lists/unlimited-podcast-book-recommendations

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