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

Susie Pettit
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Welcome to "Love Your Life with Susie Pettit" – your go-to podcast for life empowerment and genuine self growth! If you've ever thought, "Why don't I feel happier?" or "How can I finally set boundaries without guilt?"—this podcast is for you. I'm here to help you love the life you're living by teaching the essential skills we weren't taught in school. From mindset and habit formation to codependency recovery, midlife reinvention, emotional intelligence, and even health and wellness through perimenopause and menopause—you'll find it all here. Together, we explore topics like: - Healing from narcissistic abuse - Value-based scheduling and achieving your goals - How to have difficult conversations - Best practices for parenting anxious teens and young adults - How to build emotional intelligence for yourself and your teens - Finding purpose and direction in midlife and as a mom. Through each episode, I offer actionable strategies to help you go from overwhelmed and frustrated to joyful and thriving. As a life coach and mom who's been through these same struggles, I'm here to share real tools you can use to bring calm, balance, and joy into your life. Join me on this journey to thrive—not just survive—and to create a life you truly love. Consider this podcast your supportive space to feel understood, inspired, and equipped with practical strategies for living fully. This is a great podcast for adult children of emotionally immature parents, people with complex PTSD, CPTSD, relational trauma, complete trauma, disorganized anxious avoidant attachment or who consider themselves ACOA or adult children. Learn more about my work at SMBwell.com or on Instagram @‌smb.wellness. Thank you for listening—I'm cheering you on every step of the way!

  1. 22h ago

    How to Stop Overfunctioning and Feel Lighter

    Does anyone else sometimes feel like the only way they feel calm is if they know everything and have a say in all the things? Or that if you don't stay on top of things, those things will fall apart! And if you don't remind, manage, anticipate, and fix… things won't get done? Great news warrior - you are not alone! Even better news? You don't have to feel this way. In this episode, I'm talking about what it really means to be "the one who holds it all together" and why so many of us feel stuck in that role. If you're tired, resentful, feel like no one understands you, and are wondering why no one else seems to step up, this conversation is for you. I'll walk you through why controlling and overfunctioning might feel helpful in the moment but actually creates more stress, disconnection, and anxiety over time. We'll look at how this pattern impacts your relationships with your partner, your kids, and even your aging parents, and why it can quietly chip away at your own mental and physical well-being. Most importantly, I'll show you a different way!! One that works! I took off my "superwoman/I can do it all" cape, and my kids and I not only lived - we're doing waaaay better than we were when I was managing everything. Listen in so I can help you start letting go of control without feeling like everything is going to fall apart and how to shift out of overfunctioning so the people around you can step up in their own lives. This is the work of feeling calmer, lighter, and more connected. Not just for you, but for the people you love. If you're ready to stop carrying it all and start living a life that actually feels good, press play. (and stay to the end because I highlight a listener's question on this very topic! If you want to get your question answered on the Love Your Life Show, become a patreon here: https://patreon.com/susiepettit )   🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one: Popcorn Parenting on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/292-popcorn-parenting/id1434429161?i=1000648160327 Popcorn Parenting on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6W3ra8NW1jeJMx8quEQmwx?si=yCpsLxTHSGmfbMV5-QQEIg How People Pleasing is Making Women Sick on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/how-people-pleasing-is-making-women-sick/id1434429161?i=1000770657406 How People Pleasing is Making Women Sick on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5eQIsT3CK2cChY6FnYyWfh?si=02nUYJmQQKaZtSDQ78Y33g   👉🏽 Get your question answered on the show and become a PATREON here: https://smbwell.com/patreon 📩 Don't miss out: Get weekly wellness tips, episode updates, giveaways and links to things I love each Wednesday: https://SMBwell.com/newsletter ⭐️ Get on Coach Susie's one-on-one schedule here: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓 FIRST TIME LISTENER? Grab the PODCAST ROADMAP with the foundations of emotional intelligence and mental wellness here: https://SMBwell.com/roadmap 👩🏼‍🎓 The Love Your Life School Membership-http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Buy Susie's a coffee (and support small business and Susie's mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🙏🏾 🩷 Let's be friends on Instagram-https://instagram.com/smb.wellness 🌟 Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/410

    29 min

  2. Jun 3

    How To Stop Ruminating

    Do you ever find yourself replaying conversations, second-guessing your decisions, or lying awake worrying about your teen's future? That mental loop has a name. It's called rumination. And it's quietly draining your energy, increasing anxiety, and affecting how you show up in your life and your relationships. If you catch yourself overanalyzing everything you said, everything they said, and what it all means… this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Inside this episode, you'll learn: Why rumination feels productive but actually keeps you stuck The difference between helpful reflection and harmful mental loops How your thoughts create your feelings and your parenting experience A simple 3 step process to interrupt rumination in real time Practical ways to stop overthinking your teen's behavior and your own responses How to shift into calmer, more intentional parenting without changing your teen or spouse. You don't have to keep living in your head. There is another way to relate to your thoughts that brings more peace, more connection, and more confidence into your daily life. Press play and let's start loosening the grip of rumination together.   🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one:  232: Bridge Thoughts on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/232-bridge-thoughts/id1434429161?i=1000595118541 232: Bridge Thoughts on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/03rxxlNQOb6uo6xunabqJn?si=4QhuWb9pSeS7OThn9tGTlw 💝Grab the bridge thoughts worksheet here: https://smbwell.com/bridgethoughts 👉🏽 Get your question answered on the show and become a PATREON here: https://smbwell.com/patreon 📩 Don't miss out: Get weekly wellness tips, episode updates, giveaways and links to things I love each Wednesday: https://SMBwell.com/newsletter ⭐️See if there's room on Coach Susie's one-on-one schedule here: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓FIRST TIME LISTENER? Grab the PODCAST ROADMAP with the foundations of emotional intelligence and mental wellness here: https://SMBwell.com/roadmap 👩🏼‍🎓The Love Your Life School Membership-http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🩷Let's be friends on Instagram-https://instagram.com/smb.wellness 🌟Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/409 📺Find and follow her on YouTube-LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS

    34 min

  3. May 27

    How to Have a Summer You Don't Need to Recover From (5 Simple Shifts for Moms)

    What if this summer didn't leave you exhausted… but actually felt good?   So many midlife moms head into summer hoping it will be fun, relaxing, and connecting… and then find themselves overwhelmed, reactive, and running on empty by September.   In this episode, I'm showing you how to do it differently.   Not with a rigid plan. Not with more pressure. But with simple, intentional shifts that change how your days feel and in a way that helps the teens or young adults in your house.   We're talking about the mindset and structure that allow you to enjoy the "flow" of summer without feeling like you're being pulled under by it.   Inside this episode, I'll walk you through: Why intentional living actually gives you more freedom (not less) The "canoe vs. current" shift that instantly changes your experience How to use my 5 wellness pillars (sleep, eating, exercise, relationships, and self-care) to guide your summer The power of 1% changes and how small tweaks create big emotional relief; Simple ways to reduce stress, feel more in control, and stay connected to yourself and your family   This is about creating a summer where you feel calm, energized, and present… not depleted and needing a reset.   A summer you don't need to recover from?   Yes. It's possible. And it starts here.   🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one: Boundaries with Kids: Why It Feels So Hard (and Matters So Much) on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boundaries-with-kids-why-it-feels-so-hard-and-matters-so-much/id1434429161?i=1000721751621 Boundaries with Kids: Why It Feels So Hard (and Matters So Much) on Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/episode/1B2mH5uGBvl6YkOedYkn4o?si=fjMd8-nNQZ-oJsTy6HvjAg   These 3 Assumptions About Boundaries are Hurting Your Relationships on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/220-these-3-assumptions-about-boundaries-are-hurting/id1434429161?i=1000583909684 These 3 Assumptions About Boundaries are Hurting Your Relationships on Spotify https://smbwell.com/3-assumptions-that-lead-to-trouble-setting-boundaries/   📩 Don't miss out: Get weekly wellness tips, episode updates, giveaways and links I love each Wednesday - https://SMBwell.com/newsletter ⭐️Get on Coach Susie's one-on-one schedule here - https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓FIRST TIME LISTENER? Grab the PODCAST ROADMAP with the foundations of emotional intelligence and mental wellness here - https://SMBwell.com/roadmap 👩🏼‍🎓The Love Your Life School Membership - http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Buy Susie's a coffee (and support small business and Susie's mission - https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🙏🏾 🩷Let's be friends on Instagram - https://instagram.com/smb.wellness 🌟Get the full show notes here 👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/408 📺Find and follow her on YouTube - LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS

    21 min

  4. May 20

    Why Your Brain Fixates on the Negative and the 1 Minute Practice to Change It

    Do you feel like your mind automatically goes to worst-case scenarios, overthinking, or worrying about what might go wrong? You're not broken. Your brain is just doing what it was designed to do. But here's the problem… When your brain fixates on the negative, it can leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and stuck in patterns of stress, self-doubt, and overthinking. In this episode of The Love Your Life Show, I'm teaching you: Why your brain has a natural negativity bias (and why you feel more anxious) How overthinking and worry become habits you didn't choose The surprising way you've been reinforcing stress without realizing it A simple 1 minute daily practice to retrain your brain (without forcing positivity) This isn't about ignoring problems or pretending everything is fine. It's about learning how to work with your brain instead of against it so you can feel calmer, more grounded, and more in control of your emotions. If you're tired of: Constant worry about your kids, relationships, or future Replaying past mistakes or conversations Feeling stuck in anxiety or mental overwhelm This episode will give you a powerful starting point. Because the truth is… You don't need more time, more effort, or more willpower. You just need a new way to use your brain. Press play and learn the 1 minute practice that can start changing how you feel today.   🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one: Anxiety and What if? on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/203-anxiety-and-what-if/id1434429161?i=1000568069716 Anxiety and What if? on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4X9aSg2YOSbgaxchBPE7vJ?si=6-mN5HMsRlyZNPGz3NyF3g 🤓Grab the PODCAST ROADMAP and get the foundations of emotional intelligence and mental wellness here: https://SMBwell.com/roadmap 📩 Don't miss out: Get email inspo! I send weekly wellness tips, episode updates, giveaways and links I love: https://SMBwell.com/newsletter ⭐️Get on Coach Susie's one-on-one schedule here: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 👩🏼‍🎓The Love Your Life School Membership-http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Buy Susie's a coffee (and support small business and Susie's mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🙏🏾 🩷Let's be friends on Instagram-https://instagram.com/smb.wellness 🌟Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/407 📺Find and follow her on YouTube-LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS

    31 min

  5. May 13

    Stop Fixing, Start Supporting: How to Get People to Solve Their Own Problems

    Do you ever feel responsible for solving everyone else's problems? Whether it's your teen, your adult child, your partner, or even your friends, it's easy to slip into fixing mode.   But what if constantly helping is actually weakening the relationship and leaving you feeling resentful?   In this episode of The Love Your Life Show, I'm teaching a skill that will help you support the people you love without over-functioning, people-pleasing, or taking on emotional labor that isn't yours.   You'll learn a simple framework that helps others feel understood, strengthens their confidence, and creates healthier relationships without you carrying the weight of everyone's struggles.   If you're a mom navigating parenting teens or adult children, or you want to stop feeling responsible for everyone's emotions, this episode will give you practical tools you can start using immediately.   In this episode you'll learn: • Why fixing other people's problems often backfires • The three inner voices that shape how we handle challenges • How to respond when your teen, adult child, or spouse is struggling • A simple way to support loved ones without reinforcing self-criticism or avoidance • How to strengthen relationships without becoming the family problem solver   This is a powerful skill that builds emotional resilience, deeper connection, and more peaceful relationships.   Press play and learn how to stop fixing and start supporting.   🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one: Tame Your Inner Critic on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/253-tame-your-inner-critic/id1434429161?i=1000616931135 Tame Your Inner Critic on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QFpXdcWBmCon14djNnQnq?si=mywnMgEoQJGrGVUp9F4ZYw 📩 Don't miss out: Get email inspo! I send weekly wellness tips, episode updates, giveaways and links I love: https://SMBwell.com/newsletter ⭐️ Get on Coach Susie's one-on-one schedule here: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓 FIRST TIME LISTENER? Grab the PODCAST ROADMAP with the foundations of emotional intelligence and mental wellness here: https://SMBwell.com/roadmap 👩🏼‍🎓 The Love Your Life School Membership http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Buy Susie's a coffee (and support small business and Susie's mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🙏🏾 🩷 Let's be friends on Instagram-https://instagram.com/smb.wellness 🌟 Get the full show notes here 👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/406 📺 Find and follow her on YouTube-LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS

    26 min

  6. May 6

    Kid Coming Home from College? Listen to This First

    Your college kid is coming home… and you want it to go well. You're excited to see them. You've missed them. You can't wait to hug them, cook for them, and have them back in your house again. But here's the thing most parents don't realize. The child who left for college is not exactly the same kid coming home. And your home is not the same place they left either. This is a brand new stage of parenting. In this episode, I'm sharing two simple but powerful things every parent should think about before their college student comes home for break. When you understand these dynamics, you can avoid unnecessary conflict, reduce stress in the house, and actually create a stronger connection with your young adult. This quick listen will help you navigate college kids coming home for summer, holidays, or school breaks in a way that feels calm, respectful, and connected for everyone. Take a few minutes to listen before they arrive. It might completely change how this visit feels. Next steps: *First - sign up for the FREE PARENTING WORKSHOP! It's happening live and will set you and your family up for health and happiness: https://smbwell.com/event **Second, if you don't want to wait for that workshop, take my parenting class "How to Raise Good Humans" here https://smbwell.com/parenting. Plus - it's your lucky day - use coupon PODCAST for your special discount 💸 ***Third, If you liked this episode, you'll get a lot out of this one:  Boundaries with Kids: Why It Feels So Hard (and Matters So Much) on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boundaries-with-kids-why-it-feels-so-hard-and-matters-so-much/id1434429161?i=1000721751621 Boundaries with Kids: Why It Feels So Hard (and Matters So Much) on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/1B2mH5uGBvl6YkOedYkn4o?si=AFtAYKTETb6Q2nu3BwFhfA 🌟Get the full show notes and other links mentioned here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/405 📩 Don't miss out: Get email inspo! I send weekly wellness tips, episode updates, giveaways and links I love: https://SMBwell.com/newsletter ⭐️Get on Coach Susie's one-on-one schedule here: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🙌🏾 Buy Susie's a coffee (and support small business and Susie's mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🙏🏾 🩷Let's be friends on Instagram-https://instagram.com/smb.wellness

    24 min

  7. Apr 29

    Perimenopause Health: 5 Things I Started and 5 Things I Stopped That Changed Everything

    What if the reason you feel exhausted, inflamed, anxious, or just not like yourself in midlife isn't a lack of willpower… but a handful of small habits quietly working against you? In this episode, I'm sharing the 5 things I started and the 5 things I stopped in perimenopause that completely changed my energy, sleep, mood, and overall health. If you are navigating perimenopause symptoms, struggling with midlife weight gain and inflammation, or wondering how to feel better in midlife without overhauling your entire life, this episode is for you. These are not extreme protocols. They are simple, doable shifts that support hormone health in your 40s and beyond. Inside this episode, we talk about: The daily 2 minute habit that supports brain health and longevity Why traditional cardio may be backfiring in midlife The surprising connection between alcohol and perimenopause symptoms How to improve sleep in perimenopause with one simple boundary Gentle movement strategies that reduce inflammation and boost mood Identity based habits that actually stick If you have been searching for healthy habits for women over 40 that feel realistic and empowering, I want you to know this: You are not behind. You are not broken. And it is not too late to feel strong and clear in your body again. Small changes add up. And six months from now, you could be amazed at how different you feel. If this episode resonates, come join us inside the Love Your Life School, where we are turning these habits into a fun May Health Game and supporting each other in real time. Your future self will thank you.   🎧 If you liked this episode, you'll like this one on how to finish what you start: The Secret to Following Through on Your Resolutions This Year on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-secret-to-following-through-on-your-resolutions/id1434429161?i=1000683120074 The Secret to Following Through on Your Resolutions This Year on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dAHCFcESXKLEd91SY1PlM?si=BokK8T4EQim1KTPF_gnGWg   📩 Don't miss out: Get email inspo! I send weekly wellness tips, episode updates, giveaways and links I love: https://SMBwell.com/newsletter ⭐️Get on Coach Susie's one-on-one schedule here: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓FIRST TIME LISTENER? Grab the PODCAST ROADMAP with the foundations of emotional intelligence and mental wellness here: https://SMBwell.com/roadmap 🔥WANT MORE MENOPAUSE EPISODES? https://smbwell.com/menopause 👩🏼‍🎓The Love Your Life School Membership-http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Buy Susie's a coffee (and support small business and Susie's mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🙏🏾 🩷Let's be friends on Instagram-https://instagram.com/smb.wellness 🌟Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/404 📺Find and follow her on YouTube-LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS

    19 min

  8. Apr 22

    How to Stay Strong, Mobile, and Independent in Midlife

    If you've ever noticed yourself feeling more stiff, less coordinated, or just not as strong and capable in your body as you used to, this episode is for you. I'm joined by Megan Dahlman, a strength and mobility coach who specializes in helping women move better, feel stronger, and protect their bodies as they age. Megan has such a calming, empowering way of cutting through the noise and confusion and helping you understand what your body actually needs in midlife. In this conversation, we talk about what's really happening in our muscles, joints, and bones as we age and what you can do now to support your mobility, coordination, bone health, and overall strength. We talk about weight gain, body composition, how our minds get in the way of us getting to the gym and much more!  If you want to live a long life feeling strong, capable, and independent in your body, this episode will give you clarity, hope, and practical insight you can start using right away. This is one I will personally be coming back to again and again, and I'm so excited to share it with you. If you liked this show, you'll like this one: How to Eliminate Hip and Back Pain with Megan Dahlman on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/300-how-to-eliminate-hip-and-back-pain-with-fitness/id1434429161?i=1000654128076&l=zh-Hans-CN How to Eliminate Hip and Back Pain with Megan Dahlman on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ZcC6vTYxXC9Jnl0boKZ5j?si=Iv82_fU_RUWNggvumEqNcQ Get all the links we mentioned and connect with Megan go here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/403 Want more support? 📩 Subscribe to the weekly newsletter http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA and get wellness tips and tricks straight to your inbox. 💬 Share this with a friend who's over 40 and feeling a bit creaky 👩🏼‍🎓Take it to the next level and join the Love Your Life School http://theloveyourlifeschool.com/ 📸 Do one of the easy things she spoke of in this episode and tag me @smb.wellness https://instagram.com/smb.wellness and Megan on Instagram @megandalhman https://www.instagram.com/megandahlman/ so we can cheer you on!

    40 min
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Welcome to "Love Your Life with Susie Pettit" – your go-to podcast for life empowerment and genuine self growth! If you've ever thought, "Why don't I feel happier?" or "How can I finally set boundaries without guilt?"—this podcast is for you. I'm here to help you love the life you're living by teaching the essential skills we weren't taught in school. From mindset and habit formation to codependency recovery, midlife reinvention, emotional intelligence, and even health and wellness through perimenopause and menopause—you'll find it all here. Together, we explore topics like: - Healing from narcissistic abuse - Value-based scheduling and achieving your goals - How to have difficult conversations - Best practices for parenting anxious teens and young adults - How to build emotional intelligence for yourself and your teens - Finding purpose and direction in midlife and as a mom. Through each episode, I offer actionable strategies to help you go from overwhelmed and frustrated to joyful and thriving. As a life coach and mom who's been through these same struggles, I'm here to share real tools you can use to bring calm, balance, and joy into your life. Join me on this journey to thrive—not just survive—and to create a life you truly love. Consider this podcast your supportive space to feel understood, inspired, and equipped with practical strategies for living fully. This is a great podcast for adult children of emotionally immature parents, people with complex PTSD, CPTSD, relational trauma, complete trauma, disorganized anxious avoidant attachment or who consider themselves ACOA or adult children. Learn more about my work at SMBwell.com or on Instagram @‌smb.wellness. Thank you for listening—I'm cheering you on every step of the way!

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