Getting To After: A Safe and Empowering Space for Midlife Women

Chatone Morrison Host, with Co-host Morganne Bustos
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Getting to After is a calm, grounding podcast for midlife women navigating change, recovery, and becoming themselves again. Hosted by Core Energy Coach and EFT (Tapping) practitioner Chatone Morrison, with domestic violence survivor and women’s advocate Morganne Bustos, the show blends thoughtful conversation, nervous system coaching, and gentle EFT to help women 40+ release burnout, self-criticism, old patterns, and rebuild confidence, boundaries, and voice without pressure or pretending. Includes: EFT Tapping, nervous system support, and confidence-building for midlife women.

  1. How Did We Learn to Distrust Our Bodies? | Body Confidence for Women 40+

    Jun 9

    How Did We Learn to Distrust Our Bodies? | Body Confidence for Women 40+

    Nobody is born hating their body. Nobody is born believing they aren't enough. So where did those beliefs come from? This week on Getting to After, we're beginning our June Body Confidence Series with a question that changed the entire conversation: How did we learn to distrust our bodies? In this episode, Chatone and Morganne explore the early experiences that shape the way women see themselves, including childhood observations, family influence, comparison, body criticism, media messaging, and the comments that can stay with us for decades. Together, they discuss: ✨ Why body criticism is often learned, not innate ✨ The comments women never forget ✨ How comparison turns into self-doubt ✨ Why appearance becomes tied to worthiness ✨ What happens when women spend years grading themselves instead of listening to themselves ✨ The connection between body confidence and body trust The episode also includes a FREE guided EFT Tapping Transformation designed to help you begin releasing old beliefs and rebuilding trust with your body. Whether you're struggling with comparison, aging, body image, confidence, or simply learning to treat yourself with more compassion, this conversation is for you. This is Part 1 of our June Body Confidence Month series. 💜 Subscribe to the podcast and join us each week as we continue the conversation. Special Note! Be sure to get a copy of the spring Getting to After online magazine while still available, and support our mission to provide self-care kits to transitioning survivors of DV. BIT.LY/G2A-SPRING26 And for more information visit us on the web at gettingtoafter.com Come on back next episode!

    48 min
  2. Allowing Good Things After Hard Seasons | Moving Forward Without Guilt

    Jun 2

    Allowing Good Things After Hard Seasons | Moving Forward Without Guilt

    In this heartfelt conversation, Chatone and Morganne explore what it means to allow good things into your life after difficult experiences. They discuss healing, healthy boundaries, self-trust, and the challenge of receiving joy when survival mode has been familiar for far too long. Together they explore: • Allowing good things after hard seasons • Moving forward without guilt • Trusting yourself after difficult experiences• Healthy boundaries and healthy love • The difference between privacy and secrecy• Why peace can feel unfamiliar after chaos • Giving yourself permission to embrace a new season Plus, stay through the end for a guided EFT Tapping Transformation designed to help you release emotional bracing, welcome healthy change, and receive joy one moment at a time. Because sometimes healing isn't about fixing what's broken. Sometimes healing is learning to trust what's good. ✨ Connect with us for EFT and confidence coaching: GETTINGTOAFTER.COM ✨ REMINDER: There is still time to grab the Getting to After magazine featuring the spring edition: bit.ly/G2A-SPRING26

    53 min
  3. When Life Hurts | EFT Tapping for Emotional Relief

    May 26

    When Life Hurts | EFT Tapping for Emotional Relief

    Ever wonder about the seasons in life where difficult things arrive at your doorstep in bunches and accumulate in quiet whispers? Work stress. Family tension. Financial pressure. Changes in the body. Relationship shifts. Watching people we love make painful decisions while trying to keep functioning through our own emotions. In this solo episode of Getting to After, Chatone Morrison explores what happens when women spend years suppressing stress, disappointment, grief, overwhelm, and emotional heaviness while continuing to show up for everyone else. This episode includes: • A conversation about emotional suppression and the body • Midlife stress and nervous system overload • Grounding and somatic breathing • EFT tapping for emotional relief • Gentle encouragement for difficult seasons • Support for processing emotions honestly without becoming consumed by them Featured EFT Tapping Transformation: Letting The Body ExhaleIf life has been hurting in little ways lately, this episode is a reminder that your body deserves acknowledgment, softness, relief, and support too. The Getting to After Spring Magazine includes exclusive breathing sessions, grounding support, EFT tools, reflections, and encouragement for midlife women navigating stress, change, caregiving, confidence, emotional healing, and overwhelm. Magazine proceeds help support women transitioning from domestic violence situations through self-care and support initiatives.Get the Spring Magazine here: bit.ly/G2A-SPRING26 🎙️ ABOUT GETTING TO AFTER: Getting to After is a weekly podcast for midlife women exploring confidence, emotional healing, nervous system support, self-worth, relationships, life transitions, EFT tapping, grounding practices, and honest conversations about what it means to keep becoming.📅 New episodes every Tuesday at 8AM Eastern.

    35 min
  4. Choosing Peace When Others Don’t Understand | Midlife Decisions, Self-Trust & EFT Tapping

    May 19

    Choosing Peace When Others Don’t Understand | Midlife Decisions, Self-Trust & EFT Tapping

    In this episode of Getting to After, Chatone and Morganne explore what happens when midlife women make decisions that bring them peace… even when the people around them don’t understand. From career changes and relationship shifts to personal boundaries, family dynamics, and major life resets, this conversation centers on the emotional weight of choosing yourself while navigating opinions, guilt, second-guessing, and the fear of disappointing others. This episode also includes: ✨ Reflective journal prompts ✨ Conversations around self-trust and emotional discomfor ✨ A guided EFT Tapping Transformation for women moving through difficult decisions, identity shifts, and personal change Reminder!! The Spring 2026 issue of the Getting to After magazine is available now and centers on the theme of Reset. Your support also helps fund our ongoing work supporting survivors of domestic violence and their children through empowerment initiatives and community outreach. Get a copy here: bit.ly/G2A-SPRING26 🌿 Explore the magazine, free resources, and coaching support:www.gettingtoafter.com

    36 min
  5. The Healing We Inherited From Our Mothers (What We Choose to Keep)

    May 12

    The Healing We Inherited From Our Mothers (What We Choose to Keep)

    This week on Getting to After, we’re talking about something that can be easy to forget unless we truly pay attention: What we carry from our mothers. (Trust us...we forget too!) It's not just who they are now, but who they were when we were growing up…and how their choices, their beliefs, and even their attempts to help us shaped the way we care for ourselves today. In this episode, we share real stories from our own lives, from homeopathic remedies and body awareness to moments that were confusing, uncomfortable, and even life-changing. We talk about how those early experiences show up in our habits, our healing, and the way we move through midlife now. This conversation isn’t about placing blame. It’s about noticing. Because sometimes what we bring along is supportive, but other times it's time for a shift. The best part is that you get to decide. We’ll guide you through a short grounding, introduce a simple acupressure point you can use anytime, and walk you through an EFT tapping session to help you explore what’s showing up for you in your own body. If something comes up while you’re listening, you’re not alone. That’s part of the work. In this episode, we explore:✨Early influences from our mothers and how they shaped our approach to healing✨The connection between body awareness and emotional patterns✨How to recognize what still supports you and what may be ready to shift✨A simple acupressure technique to calm the body✨Guided EFT tapping for reflection and release ______ 📘 Spring 2026 Magazine is available NOW (includes extended grounding + deeper reflection)https://bit.ly/G2A-spring26 Your support helps us continue our work and provide resources for women and children impacted by domestic violence. 💬 Want to connect or work with us? We’d love to hear from you. Whether something came up during this episode or you’re ready for deeper support, reach out anytime. You can reach out at bit.ly/chat-tap 🌐 Website: https://www.gettingtoafter.com 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday at 8AM Eastern on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple.

    54 min
  6. Midlife Reset Without the Pressure | A Softer Way to Start Again

    May 5

    Midlife Reset Without the Pressure | A Softer Way to Start Again

    What if reset didn’t mean fixing everything… or starting over all at once?In this episode of Getting to After, we’re introducing our Spring 2026 magazine and the theme we chose: Reset.We’re talking about reset in a way that fits midlife. Thoughtful, paced, and connected to what you actually need.Inside this conversation, we explore: - Why “reset” can feel heavy and discouraging - A different way to approach change in midlife - Resetting motherhood as roles begin to shift - A gentler approach to food and nourishment - Resetting your space without overwhelm - Emotional reset in small, meaningful moments - Finding joy again through simple, seasonal experiences - Why journaling helps you actually see your progressWe spent an entire episode highlighting the Getting to After magazine because it's not just content.It directly supports women and children navigating domestic violence. Every purchase helps us continue creating Empowerment Essentials Kits and resources for women and their children who often leave with very little.If this episode resonates with you, this is one of those moments where your support truly matters.💛 Get the Spring 2026 Reset Magazine ($10):💛 Support the mission + receive all 2026 issues ($20):💛 Learn more about what we do: https://gettingtoafter.com🎧 Getting to After is a weekly podcast for midlife women ready to release pressure, reconnect with themselves, and move forward with clarity and confidence.New episodes every Tuesday at 8AM ET on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple.

    38 min
  7. 3 Midlife Stressors That Leave You Drained (and How to Reset Your Nervous System Fast)

    Apr 28

    3 Midlife Stressors That Leave You Drained (and How to Reset Your Nervous System Fast)

    If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, or just not like yourself lately… this episode is for you. In this week’s Getting to After, we’re continuing the conversation from last week’s episode, “When You Feel Fried by 4PM,” and going a step deeper. We’re naming three of the most common stressors midlife women are carrying right now and how they quietly build throughout the day without us even realizing it. From decision fatigue and mental overload to emotional buildup and disconnection from self, this conversation puts language to what so many women are feeling… but haven’t fully expressed. And more importantly, we walk you through simple, real-time ways to support your nervous system—without needing a full reset or a perfect routine. ✨ IN THIS EPISODE: -Why your energy feels off even when your day looks “normal” -What might be building in your body without you realizing it -A few simple ways to create space and support yourself in real time -A guided EFT tapping experience to help you reset and reconnect This episode pairs beautifully with last week’s conversation. 👉 If you’ve ever said, “I’m just tired”… but knew it was more than that 👉 If your body feels full before your day is over 👉 If you’ve been pushing through instead of checking in This is your space to pause, reset, and come back to yourself. 🎧 LISTEN NEXT “When You Feel Fried by 4PM” (Last week’s episode — start there if you haven’t yet) https://youtu.be/-LK66Uu0_GY 🔗 RESOURCES 📰 BRAND NEW SPRING GETTING TO AFTER MAGAZINE AVAILABLE NOW!  bit.ly/G2A-SPRING26  🌐 Website: https://gettingtoafter.com 💬 Book a 1:1 EFT + Confidence Session: bit.ly/chat-tap 📓 Get your Getting to After Journal: bit.ly/G2A-Journal

    53 min
  8. Fried by 4PM? It Might Not Be Your Hormones… It Might Be This

    Apr 21

    Fried by 4PM? It Might Not Be Your Hormones… It Might Be This

    Before you pick up your phone again… ask yourself: 👉 “Why am I picking this up?” That one question can change everything.If you feel completely drained by 4PM… this might not be about your hormones.In this solo episode of Getting to After, Chatone Morrison discusses something many midlife women are quietly experiencing: mental overload from constant input—phones, tabs, conversations, responsibilities, and the things we keep avoiding. Because sometimes what feels like “tired” is actually unfinished mental load.In this solo episode, Chatone Morrison breaks down: - Why you keep reaching for your phone (even when you don’t need it) - How “open boxes” (unfinished tasks, conversations, and decisions) drain your energy - The hidden ways distraction shows up in midlife - Why you feel wired, scattered, and exhausted by the end of the day - Simple ways to start closing mental loops without overwhelmYou’ll also be guided through a grounding exercise and EFT tapping transformation to help release mental clutter and restore calm.If this episode resonated, don’t just scroll past it.Close one box.And come back next Tuesday.----------------------------About Getting to After:Podcast supporting midlife women that understand: emotional healing doesn’t have an age limit and confidence isn’t reserved for the chosen few.New episodes every Tuesday at 8:00 AM Eastern on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTube.Resources & Links:✨ Explore the Getting to After MagazineWe use proceeds to support Empowerment Essentials self-care kits for women rebuilding their lives after domestic violence👉 bit.ly/G2A-WINTER26✨Free Breakthrough workbook! 👉bit.ly/G2A-LB1✨ Learn about EFT Tapping Circles for Midlife Women: 👉bit.ly/G2A-W8✨ Book a 1:1 Customized EFT & Confidence Coaching Session 👉 bit.ly/chat-tapConnect with us:Instagram: @gettingtoafter

    38 min
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Getting to After is a calm, grounding podcast for midlife women navigating change, recovery, and becoming themselves again. Hosted by Core Energy Coach and EFT (Tapping) practitioner Chatone Morrison, with domestic violence survivor and women’s advocate Morganne Bustos, the show blends thoughtful conversation, nervous system coaching, and gentle EFT to help women 40+ release burnout, self-criticism, old patterns, and rebuild confidence, boundaries, and voice without pressure or pretending. Includes: EFT Tapping, nervous system support, and confidence-building for midlife women.

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