Thrive With Intention™

Jody Phifer
  • 5.0 (11)
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Midlife doesn’t have to be a crisis - it can be a beautiful reinvention. This podcast helps women over 40 navigate the identity shifts of midlife, the chaos of perimenopause (and menopause), changing relationships, and the big “what’s next?” questions, so you can turn this season into your most powerful chapter yet. Hosted by Jody Phifer, Certified Midlife Coach for Women, each episode delivers practical coaching tools, real stories, and mindset shifts to help you tap into your desires, reclaim your energy, feel like yourself again, set clear boundaries without guilt, rewrite your self-talk, and take aligned actions that fit the woman you are now and the the next, badass version of you. Because midlife magic is real—and when you thrive with intention, everything changes. *This podcast isn't for kids. The grown-ups are talking. Expect real talk, mild language, and honest midlife conversations. Episodes will be marked as explicit when things get extra spicy. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. HELPFUL LINKS: ✨Take the free Shift Happens™ Quiz → https://thrivewithintention.com/quiz/ ✨Book a free Clarity Call → https://thrivewithintention.com/call/ ✨Learn about 1:1 Coaching (The Shift™) → https://thrivewithintention.com/shift/

  1. 22H AGO

    19: How to Process Negative Emotions Without Getting Stuck

    Learning how to process negative emotions without getting stuck is one of the most important skills you can build in midlife. In this episode, I share why negative feelings are not a problem to solve, why numbing doesn’t actually work, and how to feel your feelings without letting them define your future. If you’ve ever tried to push past pain or found yourself stuck in it, this conversation will help you move forward with strength and self-respect. Key Takeaways: Recognize that discomfort is not the same thing as dangerAllow emotions to move through your body instead of numbing themAsk powerful questions like, “What am I making this mean?”Decide who you want to be, even in hard momentsTake small steps forward while still honoring your feelings Common Questions This Episode Answers: How do I process negative emotions in a healthy way?How do I stop numbing my feelings with alcohol or distractions?Can I move forward even if I’m still grieving or hurting? Want real coaching support? Book a free 30-minute Clarity Call - This is a coaching call. You’ll leave with clarity and a next step. If it feels aligned, I’ll share how we can work together. 📞https://thrivewithintention.com/call/ Other Mentions: 🔗Build the Life You Want by Arthur Brooks and Oprah Winfrey 🙋‍♀️ Questions? Contact me here: https://thrivewithintention.com/feedback *Some affiliate links may be included. As an Amazon Associate, I earn on qualifying purchases.

    16 min

  2. FEB 11

    18: How The Four Agreements Can Calm Your Mind in Midlife

    The Four Agreements midlife women often overlook can be the key to ending overthinking and unnecessary emotional drama. In this episode, Jody breaks down each agreement and explains how to apply them through a midlife lens for more peace, clarity, and self-trust. Key Takeaways Recognize how assumptions create emotional exhaustionPractice not taking things personally, even when it feels personalSpeak more kindly and clearly to yourself and othersAllow your “best” to change from day to day without self-judgment Common Questions This Episode Answers Why do I feel so drained by situations that never actually happen?How can I stop making assumptions about my partner, kids, or coworkers?How do The Four Agreements apply to midlife challenges and body changes? Want real coaching support? Book a free 30-minute Clarity Call - This is a coaching call. You’ll leave with clarity and a next step. If it feels aligned, I’ll share how we can work together. 📞https://thrivewithintention.com/call/ Better With Every Book Club: Read the book. Actually apply it. Get support and accountability. 📚https://thrivewithintention.com/bookclub Other Mentions: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz 🙋‍♀️ Questions? Contact me here: https://thrivewithintention.com/feedback *Some affiliate links may be included. As an Amazon Associate, I earn on qualifying purchases.

    14 min

  3. FEB 4

    17: Letting Go When Your Child Goes to College with Dylan Phifer

    Letting go when your child goes to college can feel like an emotional whiplash. In this episode, my son Dylan and I have a real, honest conversation about the in-between space right before he leaves. Excited, nervous, and tender, all at once. Key Takeaways Name the “in-between” feelings instead of judging them.Talk about expectations early, grades, jobs, communication, support.Practice staying connected without clinging or micromanaging.Release the “shoulds” and remember they’re on their own path.Remember nothing has to be perfect, for you or for them. Common Questions This Episode Answers How do I cope emotionally when my kid leaves for college?How do I stay close without smothering them?What conversations should we have before move-in day?How do we handle mistakes, learning curves, and asking for help? Want real coaching support? Book a free 30-minute Clarity Call - This is a coaching call. You’ll leave with clarity and a next step. If it feels aligned, I’ll share how we can work together. 📞https://thrivewithintention.com/call/ Better With Every Book Club: Read the book. Actually apply it. Get support and accountability. 📚https://thrivewithintention.com/bookclub 🙋‍♀️ Questions? Contact me here: https://thrivewithintention.com/feedback

    52 min

  4. JAN 28

    16: Goal Setting That Sticks Part 6 - The System

    If you’ve struggled to follow through after setting goals, this episode walks you through a goal setting system designed to keep you engaged, even when motivation dips. This final episode of the series ties everything together so you can keep going quarter after quarter without quitting on yourself. Key Takeaways Choose a weekly check-in that becomes a non-negotiable ritualUse systems and structure to support follow-through, not willpowerAdjust goals without quitting when real life shows upBuild identity-level evidence that you don’t give up on yourself Common Questions This Episode Answers What do I do when I fall behind on my goals?How can I create a weekly check-in that actually helps?Why do most goals fall apart after a few weeks? HELPFUL LINKS✨ Get Started Take the free Shift Happens™ Quiz: https://thrivewithintention.com/quiz/ Book a free Clarity Call: https://thrivewithintention.com/call/ Join Better With Every Book Club: https://thrivewithintention.com/bookclub 📰 Stay Connected Join the Thrive Tribe Newsletter: https://thrivewithintention.com/subscribe/ Visit the Website: https://thrivewithintention.com Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivewithintentionofficial/ Podcast Feedback & Questions: https://thrivewithintention.com/feedback

    11 min

  5. JAN 21

    15: Goal Planning That Sticks Part 5 - 90 Day Blueprint

    In this episode, I’m breaking down 90-day goal planning so your big goals stop feeling overwhelming and start feeling sustainable. You’ll learn how to choose the right focus, create identity-based milestones, and build habits that keep you moving forward even when life gets messy. Key Takeaways: Choose one or two goals that matter most right nowBreak big goals into realistic 90-day milestonesSet a minimum baseline so you don’t quit when things fall apartUse a reset mantra to shift from shame to forward motion Common Questions This Episode Answers: How many goals should I focus on at one time?What do I do when I fall off track with my goals?How do I make goals realistic instead of overwhelming? HELPFUL LINKS: ✨ Get Started Get Your Goal Setting Planner – https://thrivewithintention.com/plannerJoin Better With Every Book Club: https://thrivewithintention.com/bookclubTake the free Shift Happens™ Quiz: https://thrivewithintention.com/quiz/Book a free Clarity Call: https://thrivewithintention.com/call/ 📰 Stay Connected Join the Thrive Tribe Newsletter: https://thrivewithintention.com/subscribe/Visit the Website: https://thrivewithintention.comFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivewithintentionofficial/Podcast Feedback & Questions: https://thrivewithintention.com/feedback

    16 min

  6. JAN 16

    14: BONUS - How to Actually Finish Personal Growth Books

    If you love personal growth books but struggle to finish them or apply what you read, this episode breaks down why that happens and how a personal growth book club can help everything finally stick. I’m sharing how slowing down, adding accountability, and learning alongside other women creates real, lasting change. Key Takeaways • Recognize why passive reading doesn’t lead to transformation • Understand how accountability supports real growth • Learn how to apply personal development tools to real life • Give yourself both structure and grace Common Questions This Episode Answers • Why don’t personal growth books actually change my life? • How can I stay accountable with self-development? • Is joining a book club worth it for personal growth? HELPFUL LINKS: ✨ Get Started Join Better With Every Book Club: https://thrivewithintention.com/bookclub Take the free Shift Happens™ Quiz: https://thrivewithintention.com/quiz/ Book a free Clarity Call: https://thrivewithintention.com/call/ 📰 Stay Connected Join the Thrive Tribe Newsletter: https://thrivewithintention.com/subscribe/ Visit the Website: https://thrivewithintention.com Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivewithintentionofficial/ Podcast Feedback & Questions: https://thrivewithintention.com/feedback 📌 Mentions Build the Life You Want by Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey: https://amzn.to/3YHuvyG *As an Amazon Associate, I earn on qualifying purchases.

    7 min

  7. JAN 14

    13: Goal Setting That Sticks Part 4 – Goals That Matter

    If your goals are already losing steam, it doesn’t mean you failed. It means those goals were never aligned. In this episode, I’m showing you how to create goals that actually matter… goals that fit your real life, your identity, and the season you’re in right now. This is Part 4 of the Goal Setting That Sticks series, where we turn reflection and clarity into goals you can realistically follow through on all year. In this episode, we cover: • What identity-based goals are and why they matter • How to create SMART goals without losing alignment or soul • Why milestones help goals feel doable instead of overwhelming • Real examples from my own Big Five life areas • How accountability and support change everything 🔗LINKS MENTIONED• Better With Every Book Club: https://thrivewithintention.com/bookclub • Free Goal Setting Planner: https://thrivewithintention.com/planner • Shift & Thrive 1:1 Coaching: https://thrivewithintention.com/shift • Take the Quiz: https://thrivewithintention.com/quiz • Podcast Feedback: https://thrivewithintention.com/feedback • Book Club Book for February: Build the Life You Want by Arthur Brooks & Oprah Winfrey https://amzn.to/3Ys9wja As an Amazon Associate, I earn on qualifying purchases.

    13 min

  8. JAN 7

    12: Goal Setting That Sticks Part 3: Clarifying What You Want

    Most people don’t struggle with goal setting because they lack discipline. They struggle because they never slow down long enough to clarify what they truly want. In part three of the Goal Setting That Sticks series, we focus on desire before strategy. This episode will help you move away from “should” goals and toward goals that feel aligned, sustainable, and rooted in who you are becoming in midlife. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why clarifying desire is the foundation of goal setting that sticksHow hidden desires show up as restlessness and resentmentWhy planning too early cuts off clarityHow to anchor your goals to your identity instead of motivationWhy focusing on fewer priorities leads to better follow-through HELPFUL LINKS: 👉Get your FREE Goal Setting Planner – https://thrivewithintention.com/planner 👉Future You Visualization – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PCRmhpkFEml0_R7veFaSsO4ygfTS69kN/view?usp=drive_link 👉Better With Every Book Club – https://thrivewithintention.com/bookclub 👉Book a free Clarity Call: https://thrivewithintention.com/call/

    21 min
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Midlife doesn’t have to be a crisis - it can be a beautiful reinvention. This podcast helps women over 40 navigate the identity shifts of midlife, the chaos of perimenopause (and menopause), changing relationships, and the big “what’s next?” questions, so you can turn this season into your most powerful chapter yet. Hosted by Jody Phifer, Certified Midlife Coach for Women, each episode delivers practical coaching tools, real stories, and mindset shifts to help you tap into your desires, reclaim your energy, feel like yourself again, set clear boundaries without guilt, rewrite your self-talk, and take aligned actions that fit the woman you are now and the the next, badass version of you. Because midlife magic is real—and when you thrive with intention, everything changes. *This podcast isn't for kids. The grown-ups are talking. Expect real talk, mild language, and honest midlife conversations. Episodes will be marked as explicit when things get extra spicy. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. HELPFUL LINKS: ✨Take the free Shift Happens™ Quiz → https://thrivewithintention.com/quiz/ ✨Book a free Clarity Call → https://thrivewithintention.com/call/ ✨Learn about 1:1 Coaching (The Shift™) → https://thrivewithintention.com/shift/

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  • Creator
    Jody Phifer
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Jody Phifer
  • Show Website
    Thrive With Intention™