The Habit Thrive Podcast ~ Self Care Habits, Mindfulness & Wellness Routines for Women 50 & Beyond

Lorrie Mickelson, Habits & Self Care
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Are you excited yet anxious about your next chapter? Whether it's retirement or empty nesting, the opportunities and possibilities can be overwhelming. Everything from a good night’s sleep to a fit and strong body to living each day with more vitality and less overwhelm…it is all possible with this new found freedom. In this podcast, you’ll gain things like… 1. Solid morning & evening rituals to help you sleep and live better 2. Quick & easy exercises to boost your fitness 3. Self care & spiritual practices for mental resilience All equipping you to crush your day AND your bucket list. I’m Lorrie Mickelson. As a yoga and pilates teacher, certified personal trainer with a masters in health and physical education, I’ve found the recipe for restful nights that smoothly roll into joy-filled days. Recently, I faced sleep issues, decreased strength, and mental fuzziness. Although I was going through menopause I knew something else was going on and was feeling the toll of neglecting self-care. Never again. If you want to regain your MOJO and ensure this chapter is your best chapter, go and listen to our fan favorite Episode 3: How to build habits that last and help you live a healthier and happier life!

  1. 6d ago

    223: Mindfulness for Fall: Breathe, Notice, Begin

    What might change if you gave yourself just one quiet minute before stepping into your day? This week on the Habit Thrive Podcast, we're building on last week's pause by taking one small step further—into mindfulness. Together, we'll explore how simply noticing your breath, including the quiet transitions between each inhale and exhale, can help you become more present. From there, we'll gently shift our awareness outward, taking in the light, the sounds, and the subtle signs of fall all around us. We'll also look at what research says about brief mindfulness practices and why even a few intentional moments can help us feel a little calmer, more grounded, and more prepared for the day ahead. This isn't about adding another task to your morning routine. It's about creating a small ritual that helps you begin your day with greater awareness—of yourself and the beautiful season you're living in. Take a deep breath, look around, and join me for one quiet minute. I'd love to hear what you notice. xoxo Lorrie On this episode: 5 Steps to a Fit, Fearless & Fabulous Fall Loving the show? Let’s connect! Find me: Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” Years Instagram: @Habitguru365 Website: lorriemickelson.com MemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.com Power & Purpose Daily Motivations: A Year of Coming Home to Yourself: Find it here Habits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond Loving the show? Let’s connect! Find me: Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” Years Instagram: @Habitguru365 Website: lorriemickelson.com MemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.com Habits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond

  2. Sep 19

    222: The Fall Pause—A Mindful Ritual to Slow Down, Breathe and Feel Grounded

    Take a few minutes to step away from the busyness of September and simply...breathe. As the excitement of a new season begins to fill our calendars with fall fairs, cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice, and thoughts of the holidays ahead, it's easy to move from one thing to the next without ever slowing down. In The Habit Thrive Podcast's special guided pause today, we're not adding another habit to your list. Instead, we're creating space to simply be. Together, we'll take a few slow breaths, settle into the present moment, and gently reconnect with ourselves before stepping back into the rest of the day. If you've been feeling rushed, overwhelmed, or like the season is already slipping by, this episode is your invitation to pause, breathe deeply, and embrace the beauty that's already unfolding around you. So light a candle, find a cozy spot if you can, and let's take a few quiet moments together. xoxo Lorrie Loving the show? Let’s connect! Find me: Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” Years Instagram: @Habitguru365 Website: lorriemickelson.com MemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.com Power & Purpose Daily Motivations: A Year of Coming Home to Yourself: Find it here Habits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond Loving the show? Let’s connect! Find me: Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” Years Instagram: @Habitguru365 Website: lorriemickelson.com MemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.com Habits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond

  3. Sep 12

    221: Ayurveda, Habits & Routines for Fall: 3 Fall Challenges + 3 Simple Solutions

    Fall isn't just changing what's happening outside—it can change what's happening inside, too. As the days grow shorter and the weather becomes cooler, many of us notice shifts in our energy, mood, skin, sleep, and even our thoughts. Today, on Episode #221 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we're exploring three common changes that often come with the transition into fall—and simple, practical ways to work with them instead of against them. You'll learn how to: Embrace the changing light to support your energy and sleepBring more warmth and nourishment into your daily routinesFeel more grounded when life starts to feel scattered and busy The goal isn't to overhaul your life or add another long to-do list. Instead, choose one small seasonal habit that feels right for you and see what changes. Because thriving isn't about doing the same things all year long. It's about paying attention to what you need in this season. xoxo Lorrie Loving the show? Let’s connect! Find me: Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” Years Instagram: @Habitguru365 Website: lorriemickelson.com MemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.com Power & Purpose Daily Motivations: A Year of Coming Home to Yourself: Find it here Habits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond Loving the show? Let’s connect! Find me: Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” Years Instagram: @Habitguru365 Website: lorriemickelson.com MemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.com Habits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond

  4. Sep 5

    220: Ayurveda, Habits & Routines for Fall: Notice the Shift, Embrace the Shift, Find Your Fall Rhythm

    Welcome to September, Habit Thrivers! After spending August exploring the many ways we can practice rest, we're turning our attention to a brand-new season—and all the changes that come with it. Have you noticed yourself craving different foods? Sleeping differently? Feeling ready for more routine...or maybe a little scattered? Ayurveda reminds us that these shifts aren't something to fight—they're something to notice. This month on the Habit Thrive Podcast, we're exploring the transition into fall through an Ayurvedic lens and discovering simple, practical ways to support ourselves as we move into Vata season. In this episode, we're beginning with three simple invitations: ✨ Notice the shift. ✨ Embrace the shift. ✨ Find your fall rhythm. Because maybe thriving this fall isn't about holding onto summer. Maybe it's about learning what you need now—and building habits that help you feel grounded, steady, and well. Let's step into this new season together. xoxo Lorrie Loving the show? Let’s connect! Find me: Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” Years Instagram: @Habitguru365 Website: lorriemickelson.com MemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.com Power & Purpose Daily Motivations: A Year of Coming Home to Yourself: Find it here Habits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond Loving the show? Let’s connect! Find me: Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” Years Instagram: @Habitguru365 Website: lorriemickelson.com MemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.com Habits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond

  5. Aug 29

    219: August Rest Series: Better Sleep Starts with Your Daytime Rest Habits & Routines

    What if getting better sleep doesn't start at bedtime? As we wrap up the August Rest Series here on the Habit Thrive Podcast, I'm exploring something that surprised me in the research: The rest we practice during the day may have just as much impact on our sleep as our nighttime routine. After diving into peer-reviewed research using Consensus AI, three simple, evidence-based practices kept rising to the top for women over 40: Mindfulness and meditationProgressive muscle relaxationGentle, mindful movement like yoga, stretching or walking The common thread? These practices help calm the mind, relax the body, and train our nervous system to recover—not just when we're trying to fall asleep, but throughout the day. In this episode, I share the research, my own experiences experimenting with these habits, and a simple challenge: Spend just 10 minutes each day practicing one form of intentional rest. Not because 10 minutes is magic—but because it's realistic, repeatable, and consistency is where the benefits begin. Rest isn't just something we do when we're exhausted. It's something we can practice every day. Here's to preparing for tonight's sleep...starting this morning. xoxo Lorrie Loving the show? Let’s connect! Find me: Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” Years Instagram: @Habitguru365 Website: lorriemickelson.com MemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.com Power & Purpose Daily Motivations: A Year of Coming Home to Yourself: Find it here Habits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond Loving the show? Let’s connect! Find me: Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” Years Instagram: @Habitguru365 Website: lorriemickelson.com MemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.com Habits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond

  6. Aug 22

    218: Making Rest a Habit: How to Build Rest Into Your Daily Routine

    Knowing that rest is important is one thing. Actually making time for it is another. In today's episode of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we're taking everything we've started exploring throughout our August Rest Series and putting it into practice. I'll walk you through a simple, realistic way to create a personal rest routine that fits your life—without adding one more thing to your to-do list. We'll revisit the Habit Thrive habit loop of Cue. Routine. Reward. and use it to make restoration a natural part of your day. You'll learn how to anchor your rest practice to an existing routine, create a minimum version for busy days, and recognize the small rewards that encourage the habit to stick. Most importantly, you'll discover that rest isn't about perfection—it's about creating a rhythm of recovery that supports the life you want to live. This week's challenge is simple: Choose one small rest practice, attach it to something you already do, and try it for seven days with curiosity—not judgment. Because the goal isn't to build the perfect routine. It's to make rest a familiar, dependable part of your everyday life. xoxo Lorrie Loving the show? Let’s connect! Find me: Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” Years Instagram: @Habitguru365 Website: lorriemickelson.com MemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.com Power & Purpose Daily Motivations: A Year of Coming Home to Yourself: Find it here Habits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond Loving the show? Let’s connect! Find me: Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” Years Instagram: @Habitguru365 Website: lorriemickelson.com MemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.com Habits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond

  7. Aug 15

    217: August Rest Series: Why Rest Really Matters in Our “Me Now” Years

    We spend so much of our lives doing—working, caring for others, managing schedules, checking off to-do lists—that we often forget how to simply be. But in our "me now" years, rest isn't a luxury. It's one of the most important habits we can build. Today, on Episode #217 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we're exploring why restoration becomes even more essential as we move through midlife and beyond. We'll talk about the difference between stopping and truly resting; why our bodies, nervous systems, and minds all need recovery; and how learning to intentionally restore ourselves allows us to enjoy the life we've worked so hard to create. Drawing on research, Ayurveda, and practical everyday examples, you'll discover why rest isn't something we have to earn—it's something we need. This week's habit practice is beautifully simple: Give yourself five intentional minutes of restoration in the middle of your day and notice what happens. Because rest isn't the absence of activity—it's the presence of restoration. xoxo Lorrie Loving the show? Let’s connect! Find me: Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” Years Instagram: @Habitguru365 Website: lorriemickelson.com MemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.com Power & Purpose Daily Motivations: A Year of Coming Home to Yourself: Find it here Habits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond Loving the show? Let’s connect! Find me: Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” Years Instagram: @Habitguru365 Website: lorriemickelson.com MemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.com Habits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond

  8. Aug 8

    216: August Rest Series: A Rest Meditation - What Does Rest Feel Like for you?

    If July was all about joy, August feels like an invitation to slow down and savor it. I like to think of August as the “Sunday of summer.” The pace feels a little softer, the long days are still here, and there’s an opportunity to pause, breathe, and enjoy the fruits of all our work. This month on the Habit Thrive Podcast, I want to explore something many of us struggle with: Rest. We often treat rest like a reward we’ll get to once everything else is done. But what if rest isn’t something we earn? What if it’s an important part of restoration? On episode #216 today, I’m inviting you to begin thinking differently about rest and to consider what rest actually feels like in your body and mind. I’ll also guide you through a relaxing Rest Inquiry meditation that you can do right in the middle of your day—not just when you’re getting ready for bed. You can do it sitting outside, in your favorite chair, on a walk, or wherever you feel comfortable. The goal is simply to pause, soften, and remind your body that it’s okay to slow down. So, welcome to August. This month, we’re giving ourselves permission to rest, restore, and enjoy a little more of the “Sunday of summer.” xoxo Lorrie Loving the show? Let’s connect! Find me: Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” Years Instagram: @Habitguru365 Website: lorriemickelson.com MemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.com Power & Purpose Daily Motivations: A Year of Coming Home to Yourself: Find it here Habits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond Loving the show? Let’s connect! Find me: Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” Years Instagram: @Habitguru365 Website: lorriemickelson.com MemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.com Habits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond

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Are you excited yet anxious about your next chapter? Whether it's retirement or empty nesting, the opportunities and possibilities can be overwhelming. Everything from a good night’s sleep to a fit and strong body to living each day with more vitality and less overwhelm…it is all possible with this new found freedom. In this podcast, you’ll gain things like… 1. Solid morning & evening rituals to help you sleep and live better 2. Quick & easy exercises to boost your fitness 3. Self care & spiritual practices for mental resilience All equipping you to crush your day AND your bucket list. I’m Lorrie Mickelson. As a yoga and pilates teacher, certified personal trainer with a masters in health and physical education, I’ve found the recipe for restful nights that smoothly roll into joy-filled days. Recently, I faced sleep issues, decreased strength, and mental fuzziness. Although I was going through menopause I knew something else was going on and was feeling the toll of neglecting self-care. Never again. If you want to regain your MOJO and ensure this chapter is your best chapter, go and listen to our fan favorite Episode 3: How to build habits that last and help you live a healthier and happier life!

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