V.I.B.E. Living Podcast

Lynnis Woods-Mullins

Welcome to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast, the ultimate audio destination for women over 40 looking to thrive in their mid-life journey! Each episode is a treasure trove of secrets and strategies for a life filled with Vitality, Intuition, Beauty, and Empowerment. Dive into diverse topics that resonate with your life's second act – from mastering the art of aging gracefully to conquering mid-life weight challenges and igniting your passion for an active, fulfilling lifestyle. V.I.B.E. Living is your companion for making every moment count!

  1. The Self-Talk Mistake Blocking Your Manifestation After 40

    1D AGO

    The Self-Talk Mistake Blocking Your Manifestation After 40

    You can’t create a new life while speaking to yourself like your own worst critic. That’s really where this conversation with Julie Heaton begins—understanding that manifestation isn’t just about what you want, it’s about how you treat yourself along the way. We go beyond surface-level mindset talk and get honest about the patterns many of us have picked up—especially in high-achieving environments. The pressure to perform, the need for external validation, the quiet habit of overriding your intuition… all of it can leave you disconnected from yourself and stuck in perfectionism. Julie breaks down how we’re always manifesting through our dominant thoughts and emotions, and why belief—real, grounded belief—matters more than big, lofty declarations. And we keep it practical. Because this isn’t about jumping from stress to your dream life overnight—it’s about creating the next step your nervous system can actually trust. We talk about simple, powerful tools you can start using right now: mirror work to soften self-talk, gratitude as a daily reset, and taking aligned action—the “do” that builds real momentum. We also touch on the deeper layers—how to recognize the difference between healthy effort and internal resistance, when to walk through an open door, and when a closed one might actually be protection. And yes, we go there—aging, body image, and how often other people’s opinions say more about them than they ever will about you. If you’re in a season of reinvention, feeling the pull toward something more aligned, or just tired of fighting yourself to move forward… this conversation meets you right where you are—and helps you take that next step with clarity and compassion. If it resonates, subscribe for more conversations like this, share it with someone who might need it, and leave a review so more women can find their way here. Bio  Julie Heaton is an author, transformational mentor, Certified Health & Wellness Coach, and Reiki Master. After more than 30 years as a corporate executive, she answered a deeper calling—to help others come home to themselves. Her books—including The Manifester’s Playbook, The Manifester’s Workbook, ROAR, and her children’s series The Adventures of the Fabulous Three—offer soulful, practical tools for self-discovery, healing, and personal growth. Through her writing and mentoring, Julie empowers others to release old stories, reclaim their voice, and live with clarity, purpose, and deep self-love. Her message is clear: transformation begins the moment you decide to stop performing and start becoming Social Media  Facebook  Instagram Website Many thanks to our sponsor, SONU. If you’ve been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you’ve been looking for. SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it. Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness. Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter. Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world:  👉 https://www.vibewellnesswoman.com Join the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, a community for women 40+ focused on proactive wellness, growth, and vitality.

    40 min
  2. Mercury Retrograde + Midlife: The Reset Your Body Has Been Asking For

    1D AGO

    Mercury Retrograde + Midlife: The Reset Your Body Has Been Asking For

    Mercury retrograde gets blamed for everything—ghosted texts, tech issues, plans falling apart—but what if it’s not here to disrupt you… what if it’s here to slow you down on purpose? For many women over 40, that pause isn’t a problem—it’s exactly what your body and your life have been asking for. In this episode, I’m joined by Sheila Hawkins, a personal productivity alchemist who blends strategy with astrology, energy, and intuition. We go beyond the surface-level frustrations—miscommunication, delays, tech glitches—and look at what’s really happening underneath. Because often, Mercury retrograde reveals where you’ve been rushing, ignoring your intuition, or forcing something that no longer fits. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or out of sync, this is your invitation to pause. To reset your routines, clear what’s no longer aligned, and reconnect with what actually matters. And just like Mercury retrograde, midlife is a shift—not a punishment, but a form of communication. Your body is speaking.  Your life is redirecting. You’ll leave with simple questions to help you respond instead of react, plus a free resource from Sheila to support your next steps. If this resonated, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review—because more women need this kind of reset. Bio  Sheila Hawkins, productivity strategist and founder of Third Eye Group, is the author of Wielding Time, co-author of Who’s Going to Stop Us Now?, and featured expert in Michael Brecht’s The Productivity Book. For 13 years, Sheila has shared her expertise with thousands of Metropolitan Detroit business owners via her column in the Detroit Smart Pages, a newspaper focused on building business-to-business and business-to-community relationships.  Known as the Personal Productivity Alchemist, she guides women business owners and leaders to reclaim their time, energy, and freedom through personalized systems rooted in who they are, not who the world tells them they should be. Social Media  Instagram Facebook  LinkedIn TikToc Website Free download  Many thanks to our sponsor, SONU. If you’ve been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you’ve been looking for. SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it. Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness. Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter. Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world:  👉 https://www.vibewellnesswoman.com Join the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, a community for women 40+ focused on proactive wellness, growth, and vitality.

    34 min
  3. Menopause, Midlife Shifts & the Truth Women Were Never Told

    3D AGO

    Menopause, Midlife Shifts & the Truth Women Were Never Told

    Midlife has a way of showing up all at once. Your hormones shift. Your body starts to feel unfamiliar. Relationships evolve. Your role in your career or family begins to change… and somehow, through all of it, that quiet thought creeps in: “Maybe it’s just me.” That’s exactly why I wanted Angela Burke on the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. She’s the author of The Real Girls Guide to Midlife, and in this conversation, she gives language to what so many women are feeling—but not saying out loud. The guilt. The fear. The shame. That lingering sense that you’re the only one struggling to keep it together. We talk about why menopause isn’t just a moment—it’s a life stage. And why so many of us were never prepared for everything hitting at once: perimenopause symptoms, identity shifts, changing family roles, aging parents, and financial pressure. It’s not just one thing—it’s the convergence of all of it. We also go there when it comes to the women’s health gap… how menopause has been under-discussed for decades, and why so many women are still confused about options like hormone replacement therapy. Angela shares her personal journey—pushing through symptoms for years, hitting a breaking point, and finally finding the kind of medical support that actually made a difference. And then we shift into something practical and empowering. Angela walks us through her personal manifesto exercise—a simple but powerful way to reconnect with yourself. It’s about getting clear on what you’re no longer willing to carry, what you want to reclaim, and the next step you’re ready to take. It becomes a tool for setting boundaries, rebuilding self-trust, and putting yourself back at the center of your life… without guilt. So if you’ve been feeling off, overwhelmed, or questioning yourself lately… hear this: You’re not broken.  You’re not behind.  And you’re definitely not alone. If this conversation speaks to you, share it with a woman who needs to hear it too. And I’d love to know… What would you write in your personal manifesto right now? Bio Angela Burk is an author, former C-suite marketing leader, and the founder of Real Girls Guide to Midlife, a community for women reclaiming this chapter on their own terms. After 30 years in high tech, she now writes and speaks honestly about midlife, change, and self-possession. She lives in Morgan Hill, California, and Australia  Social Media  Substack  Real Girls Guide to Midlife Website Instagram   Many thanks to our sponsor, SONU. If you’ve been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you’ve been looking for. Many thanks to our sponsor, SONU. If you’ve been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you’ve been looking for. SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it. Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness. Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter. Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world:  👉 https://www.vibewellnesswoman.com Join the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, a community for women 40+ focused on proactive wellness, growth, and vitality.

    29 min
  4. Stop Forcing It: Redefining Success on Your Terms

    MAR 23

    Stop Forcing It: Redefining Success on Your Terms

    Sometimes the deadlines we set for ourselves don’t feel motivating… they feel heavy. In this episode, I’m sitting down with Sunaina Mehta, founder of Design Your Next, and we’re having a real conversation about what success actually looks like when your life—and your energy—starts to shift. We talk about that space so many women find themselves in… where you know something needs to change, but you’re not quite sure what the next step is. And here’s the truth we get into: clarity by itself won’t move your life forward. It’s the small, consistent actions that start to rebuild your confidence. We also dive into what’s really going on when you feel stuck, out of alignment, or second-guessing yourself. And one of my favorite parts of this conversation? Rethinking imposter syndrome—not as something wrong with you, but possibly as your intuition trying to get your attention. If you’ve been feeling stretched, tired, or quietly craving something more… this episode will meet you right where you are. Take a listen, share it with someone who needs it, and if it resonates, make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss what’s next. Bio Sunaina Mehta is the founder of Design Your Next, a strategic direction practice for enterprising women clarifying who they are becoming and structuring what comes next.  Born in America and uprooted to India at twelve, she rebuilt her footing more than once — across two cultures, two continents, and a life lived on her own terms.  With 25 years of global leadership across brand strategy, innovation, and human insight — including as VP Global Head of Insights at HP — she left a powerhouse career at 50 to build something she wished had existed earlier.  Today she helps women move from restlessness to purposeful direction — from wondering to creating. Choosing yourself, she believes, is the most graceful act of rebellion. Website  https://www.designyournext.studio/ Social Media Linked In  Facebook Instagram Many thanks to our sponsor, SONU. If you’ve been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you’ve been looking for. SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it. Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness. Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter. Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world:  👉 https://www.vibewellnesswoman.com Join the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, a community for women 40+ focused on proactive wellness, growth, and vitality.

    34 min
  5. Why Women Over 40 Feel Lost (And the One Shift That Changes Everything)

    MAR 22

    Why Women Over 40 Feel Lost (And the One Shift That Changes Everything)

    The fastest way to disappear in your own life is to keep telling yourself, “I’ll do it later.” If you’re a midlife woman juggling career, family, and shifting roles, that line can quietly turn into years of postponed joy, ignored health, and a constant feeling of running on empty. We sit down with nurse practitioner, author, and coach Jennifer Robb to talk about what it really takes to reconnect with yourself when you’ve spent decades putting everyone else first. Jennifer shares the personal story that changed her path: walking with her daughter through severe anxiety and depression, then looking in the mirror and not recognizing who she had become. From that moment, we dig into a holistic approach to midlife wellness that treats the whole person, mind, body, and spirit. We talk about why perimenopause and menopause hormone shifts can intensify stress, sleep issues, weight changes, brain fog, and mood, and why “just push through” is not a plan. You’ll hear the first practical step Jennifer gives women: remembering what you used to love and putting it back on the calendar, even in small, consistent ways. We also get real about teen mental health advocacy. When you know something is off, how do you speak up, navigate therapists and providers, and pivot when care isn’t working, while still protecting your own mental health? Along the way, we explore boundaries, releasing control as kids grow, and the uncomfortable truth that children learn self-care by watching us live it. Faith and purpose come up too, especially the idea that pain can shape you without hardening you. If this conversation helps, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s carrying too much, and leave a review so more women can find it. What’s one thing you’ve been waiting to do “later” that you can choose this week? Bio Jenn Robb is a nurse practitioner with over 20 years of clinical experience and a deep passion for women’s health.  She specializes in hormones, perimenopause, and functional medicine, helping women connect the dots when something in their body just feels “off.”  Jenn believes women deserve answers, not dismissal, and she is passionate about helping them understand their bodies so they can feel strong and confident in this season of life. Jenn is also the author of "Warrior Mom Rising", a book written to encourage and equip moms navigating their children’s mental health struggles and to help them turn their pain into purpose. Website  warriormomcoach.net Social Media  Facebook Instagram Pinterest Jenn Robb's Book  "Warrior Mom Rising:A Mom's Battle Pl Many thanks to our sponsor, SONU. If you’ve been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you’ve been looking for. SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it. Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness. Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter. Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world:  👉 https://www.vibewellnesswoman.com Join the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, a community for women 40+ focused on proactive wellness, growth, and vitality.

    26 min
  6. “What If Your Diagnosis Isn’t the End of the Story?”

    MAR 18

    “What If Your Diagnosis Isn’t the End of the Story?”

    A scary diagnosis can freeze you in place, especially in midlife when hormones, sleep, energy, and identity already feel like they’re shifting. We sit down with Dayna Wilder, an energy healing practitioner and author, to talk about what happens when you refuse the story that aging means decline and chronic illness means inevitability. Dayna shares how her multiple sclerosis diagnosis pushed her to look beyond symptom management and into root causes like trauma, chronic stress, and nervous system dysregulation. We walk through the five koshas from yoga philosophy as a practical, holistic healing framework: physical body, energy body, mental body, wisdom, and a steadier kind of “bliss” that feels like living in the eye of the storm. Along the way we unpack why mindset and beliefs matter, how emotions become chemistry, and why healing often starts with restoring safety in the body. If you feel wired but tired and meditation sounds impossible, we give you real on-ramps: tiny daily gratitude, diaphragmatic breathing, gentle yoga, and sound-based tools like sound baths, humming, chanting, and vocal toning to support the vagus nerve. We also talk about redefining fitness for women over 40, choosing movement that restores energy, and building boundaries that protect your health without guilt. Subscribe to V.I.B.E. Living, share this conversation with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more women can find it. What’s one small practice you’ll try first: gratitude, humming, or breathwork? Bio  Dayna Wylder is an author, educator, and energy healer, and the founder of Energy Over Matter, where she offers integrative healing services including yoga, sound healing, bioresonance, PEMF, NLP, hypnosis, and frequency-based therapies. She is the author of Unlearn Dis-Ease, Relearn Well-Being, a guide exploring holistic and multi-layered approaches to healing. After receiving a multiple sclerosis diagnosis, Dayna began a personal journey of self-experimentation driven by curiosity about true root-cause healing. Blending modern bioenergetic tools with mind-body practices and consciousness-based healing, she now helps others explore the connection between physical health, energy, thought patterns, and emotional well-being. Social Media Instagram Facebook YouTube Website  www.energyovermatter.com Her Book - Unlearn Dis-Ease Relearn Well-Being: How I Healed My Chronic Dis-ease with Energy and Frequency Many thanks to our sponsor, SONU. If you’ve been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you’ve been looking for. SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it. Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness. Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter. Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world:  👉 https://www.vibewellnesswoman.com Join the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, a community for women 40+ focused on proactive wellness, growth, and vitality.

    31 min
  7. You Are Not Broken For Stepping Off The Relationship Escalator

    MAR 17

    You Are Not Broken For Stepping Off The Relationship Escalator

    Being single shouldn’t feel like you’re on trial every time you show up to a family dinner—but for so many women, it does. In this episode, we sit down with Franny Tristan—trauma therapist, coach, and founder of Soul Supply—to unpack what’s really going on beneath all that pressure. Because when family expectations, cultural messages, and even social media start treating relationships as the ultimate proof that you’ve “made it,” it can quietly make you question your worth. And for many Black and Brown women, that pressure can feel even heavier—layered with the realities of racism, sexism, and the unspoken expectations we carry. We get real about trauma too—not just the big, obvious moments, but the “million paper cuts” that slowly shape how you see yourself and move through the world. Franny breaks down the difference between big T and little t trauma, and why healing isn’t just about fixing symptoms—it’s about understanding the systems and stories we’ve internalized. We also talk about identity, diaspora, eldest daughter energy, and why your value has nothing to do with whether you followed the “relationship timeline.” Then we bring it into real life—because this isn’t just theory. We talk about how the right community can expand your world overnight, why romance isn’t the same as security, and how to protect your peace when those uncomfortable questions start coming your way. Franny also shares how she supports women through Soul Supply—from group programs like Settle for More, to her Single, Empowered, and Free masterclass, virtual spaces you can access from anywhere, and in-person retreats designed for deeper connection. If you’ve ever felt judged, questioned, or “behind,” this conversation is going to meet you right where you are. Listen all the way through—and share it with a woman who needs this reminder. And if it speaks to you, subscribe and leave a review so more women can find their way here too. Bio  Fanny Tristan, LCSW-R, is a Trauma Therapist, Coach, and Founder of Her Soul Supply, a coaching platform for single Black and Brown women. Through workshops, retreats, and her signature coaching programs, she helps women in midlife release outdated expectations about love and timelines, and instead build lives rooted in freedom, joy, and community. With over 15 years of experience, Fanny has supported countless women in breaking free from cycles of self-doubt and relationship pressure, guiding them to embrace singlehood as a season of power, not limitation. Website  www.hersoulsupply.com  Social Media Instagram, Facebook,TikTok and Pinterest  @hersupply  Free Download  - Your Loneliness Ends Here  Many thanks to our sponsor, SONU. If you’ve been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you’ve been looking for. SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it. Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness. Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter. Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world:  👉 https://www.vibewellnesswoman.com Join the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, a community for women 40+ focused on proactive wellness, growth, and vitality.

    28 min
  8. From Self-Sabotage To Self-Love: Midlife Healing With NLP, Energy Work, And Soul-Aligned Journaling

    FEB 25

    From Self-Sabotage To Self-Love: Midlife Healing With NLP, Energy Work, And Soul-Aligned Journaling

    A single question from a five-year-old stopped a suicide attempt and set a new life in motion. From there, Tara Wiskow lost 220 pounds naturally, faced the inner chaos that weight loss didn’t fix, and rebuilt her identity with practical self-love, NLP timeline work, and intuitive energy healing. We dig into the hard truths behind people pleasing, the quiet ways self-sabotage steals midlife joy, and the daily practices that make healing stick. We start with soul-aligned journaling—the deceptively simple act of writing from the life you want—and how it surfaces real desires, buried needs, and the beliefs that block them. Tara explains power statements and mirror work as nervous system training, not fluff: stand taller, speak worth, and watch your energy shift. Then we go under the hood with NLP and mental-emotional release to find the root cause of limiting beliefs. Those “I’m not good enough” files usually start early; once the original imprint is released, your mind stops gathering proof for a story that never belonged to you. From there, we explore intuitive energy healing in plain language: where dense emotion lives in the body, how release happens with consent and presence, and why it matters to refill cleared space with peace, love, and confidence so old patterns don’t return. Along the way, we connect grief, identity, and midlife transition—how loss can unmask who we really are and why this season is a powerful time to come home to yourself. Expect clear takeaways: one boundary to set, one ritual to keep, one belief to examine, and one sentence to claim in the mirror. If your outside has changed but the inside is loud, you’re not broken—you’re unfinished. Press play, then tell us the one belief you’re ready to release. If this resonated, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review so more midlife women can find their way back to themselves. Bio Tara Wiskow, an intuitive energy healer and life reinvention expert who helps women break free from self-abandonment, self-sabotage, and the cycle of people-pleasing. After transforming her own life—losing 220 pounds naturally and overcoming deep emotional struggles—she now guides women to heal by releasing limiting beliefs, negative emotions, and blocked energy that keep them from stepping into their authentic power. Through her She Rises program, Tara helps women unravel old programming, upgrade their mindset, and uplevel into the life and body they desire.  Website Facebook Instagram  TikTok Free Download Many thanks to our sponsor, SONU. If you’ve been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you’ve been looking for. SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it. Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness. Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter. Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world:  👉 https://www.vibewellnesswoman.com Join the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, a community for women 40+ focused on proactive wellness, growth, and vitality.

    36 min
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Welcome to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast, the ultimate audio destination for women over 40 looking to thrive in their mid-life journey! Each episode is a treasure trove of secrets and strategies for a life filled with Vitality, Intuition, Beauty, and Empowerment. Dive into diverse topics that resonate with your life's second act – from mastering the art of aging gracefully to conquering mid-life weight challenges and igniting your passion for an active, fulfilling lifestyle. V.I.B.E. Living is your companion for making every moment count!