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

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

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. 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. JUN 18

    Rethinking Menopause & HRT: Your Best Self Starts Now

    This week on the Love Your Life Show, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Maria Sophocles—a women’s health and menopause expert on a mission to help us feel empowered and informed during this stage of life. We’re busting some of the biggest myths about hormone therapy—like the idea that it causes cancer, leads to weight gain, or isn’t safe if you’ve had blood clots. (Spoiler alert: there’s so much more to the story.) Dr. Sophocles also shares something most women never hear—that testosterone is a hormone we need to be talking about, too. This episode is here to help you feel less confused and more confident about your options, your body, and your next steps. You deserve to feel supported and vibrant—not dismissed. Let’s walk through this together, warrior. 💛 If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: Perimenopause & Menopause: What You Need to Know on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000700857606 Perimenopause & Menopause: What You Need to Know on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7fwYhCPxlfLVSE5c1cyxDr?si=a6ebe99d5d984a9a To read more and find the RESOURCES mentioned on this episode, go here 👉🏾https://SMBwell.com/359 To watch us on YOUTUBE, go here 👉🏾 https://youtu.be/pK7uwtQTVkE CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE: ⭐️Work with Coach Susie: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓The Love Your Life School Membership - http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Support Susie’s Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🩷Find and follow her on YouTube - LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS Or Instagram-https://instagram.com/smb.wellness The post Rethinking Menopause & HRT: Your Best Self Starts Now appeared first on Susie Pettit.

    36 min

  2. JUN 11

    Why Setting Boundaries Feels So Hard (and How to Start Anyway)

    If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: Boundaries without the B*tchiness On Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000524730385 Boundaries without the B*tchiness On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2luL8lYiqSElaOkYAuZarD?si=Fr273yOGQ_iAdJpued2mCg Unconditional Love & Boundaries: Your Holiday Survival Guide on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000680778616 Unconditional Love & Boundaries: Your Holiday Survival Guide on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/1f7pZa7jyrTpB35kIn6hZ7?si=fb76c4bfd1414359 Do you want to make sure you hear when she offers the free training she spoke of? Get on the Weekly Warrior Wellness newsletter list and be the first to know: http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/358 CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE: ⭐️Work with Coach Susie: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓The Love Your Life School Membership - http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Support Susie’s Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🩷Find and follow her on YouTube - LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS Or Instagram-https://instagram.com/smb.wellness The post Why Setting Boundaries Feels So Hard (and How to Start Anyway) appeared first on Susie Pettit.

    23 min

  3. JUN 4

    How to Communicate with Narcissists and Emotionally Immature People

    Warriors! Here are the strategies that work when interacting with narcissists or emotionally immature people. These are ways that I’ve kept my cool even in the craziest of situations and I’m so excited to share them with you. You know those conversations that leave you feeling drained, confused, or like you’re the one who did something wrong — even when you didn’t? The person you’re interacting with may be a narcissist, or maybe just acting like an emotional child. No matter, these tools work!  Instead of spiraling into frustration or self-doubt, doing these 4 things help you feel more calm and in control.  In this follow-up episode, I’m sharing clear, actionable tools to help you communicate with all our people, whether they’re currently acting emotionally immature or narcissists. These tools help you stay grounded no matter what they’re throwing your way.  Whether it’s a partner, parent, teenager, coworker, adult child, or friend, these tools will help you so much. They help me navigate tricky dynamics with more ease, clarity, and confidence. 🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn: How to communicate more effectively (aka How to act like an adult when the people around you are not) 4 Different Relationships Techniques (and how to use them) What to stop doing immediately if you want to preserve your energy How to avoid over-functioning in emotionally draining relationships How to shift from reaction to intention in conversations that trigger you Why trying to “get them to understand” is a dead-end street This is your reminder that it’s not your job to fix people. We “let them” be them. It’s your job to take care of you. This episode will help you do just that. 💛 If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: Truth Bomb: It's Not About You! On Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000501078688 Truth Bomb: It's Not About You! On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2TxQu1k5OVR5dsHP3UKB3x?si=cs2hStFqTWSkZA83JJ0rWA Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/357 CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE: ⭐️Work with Coach Susie: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓The Love Your Life School Membership - http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Support Susie’s Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🩷Find and follow her on YouTube - LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS Or Instagram - https://instagram.com/smb.wellness The post How to Deal with Emotionally Immature People appeared first on Susie Pettit.

    20 min

  4. MAY 28

    Confident Skin at Every Age: 3 Habits Every Woman Should Start Today

    Feeling overwhelmed by all the skincare advice out there? You’re not alone. In this episode, I sit down with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Mary Alice Mina to cut through the noise and bring you a clear, compassionate approach to skin health—especially as we age. We talk about: - Why a minimalist skincare routine is often the most effective - How to feel more confident in your skin at every stage of life - Three simple habits every woman can start today to protect and nourish her skin - The connection between skin health and self-worth If you’ve ever felt confused about what you should be doing for your skin—or discouraged by what you didn’t do “soon enough”—this episode is for you. Dr. Mina brings expert guidance and calm clarity that will leave you feeling empowered, not pressured. If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: Anti Aging Skin Care [WELLNESS SERIES] with Natalie Bevans on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anti-aging-skin-care-wellness-series-with-natalie-bevans/id1434429161?i=1000622355065 Anti Aging Skin Care [WELLNESS SERIES] with Natalie Bevans on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/1P5yt0dRalNfc7gRX493LJ?si=b4316b57fb6a43c3 To read more and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾https://SMBwell.com/356 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE I linked the products here (like Vitamin C and some moisturizing lotion and sunblock!) https://www.amazon.com/shop/smbwell/list/1ZD9W98EKL8GL?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_WCSPGV6E744C66H93SJF The special resource direct from Dr. Mina’s https://www.theskinreal.com/habits CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE: ↻ Website - https://smbwell.com ↻ The Love Your Life School Membership - http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com ↻ Support Susie’s Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit ↻ YouTube - LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS ↻ Instagram - https://instagram.com/smb.wellness The post Confident Skin at Any Age: 3 Habits Every Woman Should Start Today appeared first on Susie Pettit.

    39 min

  5. MAY 21

    Is Everyone a Narcissist? 3 Signs of Emotional Immaturity

    Does it seem like everyone’s being labeled a narcissist these days?  Truth be told, sometimes I read some of the Instagram posts and wonder: “Wait, am I the narcissist?” Luckily I have years of study in this and know what’s actually happening (and share it to help you today)!  Listen in to learn  3 common traits of emotional immaturity, defensiveness, over-functioning, and victim thinking, while also giving you things to do and say when you spot them (in yourself or someone else). This isn’t about judging or labeling. It’s about learning the skills we were never taught, so we can show up with more peace, power, and clarity in our relationships. Emotional intelligence isn’t something you’re born with, we’re all emotionally immature. It’s something you build by listening to episodes of the Love Your Life Show like this 🧨 Tune in to learn: 💬 How emotional immaturity shows up in everyday life 💡 The difference between narcissism and immaturity ⚡ Small but mighty actions that help you grow emotional strength ❤️ How to stop feeling so triggered in difficult relationships Whether you're navigating a tricky partner, parent, teen, or just want to feel more emotionally grounded, I made this episode for you! If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: Emotional Abuse, Manipulation and Emotional Immaturity on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emotional-abuse-and-manipulation/id1434429161?i=1000502563179 Emotional Abuse, Manipulation and Emotional Immaturity on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0N1JsiMKXbEritcBlmoEnr?si=273b0a5aaf3c4155 To see the full show notes, go here👉🏾https://SMBwell.com/355   CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE: ⭐️ Website - https://smbwell.com ⭐️ The Love Your Life School Membership - http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com ⭐️ Support Susie’s Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit ⭐️ YouTube- LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS ⭐️ Instagram - https://instagram.com/smb.wellness The post Is Everyone a Narcissist? 3 Signs of Emotional Immaturity appeared first on Susie Pettit.

    29 min

  6. MAY 14

    How To Make Friends

    Feeling lonely? You're not the only one. In this episode, I share my personal journey from moving across the world at 51 to building a fulfilling social circle in just one year.  -Learn my four-step approach to making adult friendships that actually works—even when it feels awkward.  -Discover why friendship is just like dating,  -How to "go first" in social situations, and  -The mindset shift that changed everything for me.  ✨Stop believing everyone else has the friends they need (research shows they don't!) and start creating the connections you deserve. If you liked this show, you’ll like these two: Adult Friendships (and Expiration Dates?) On Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-friendships-and-expiration-dates/id1434429161?i=1000601028706 Adult Friendships (and Expiration Dates?) On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Zb2lX5eRa7SwXl7KaLppb?si=ac5d0e00fc5645e5 Codependent to Interdependent On Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/break-the-codependency-cycle-want-match/id1434429161?i=1000614253533 Codependent to Interdependent On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Mz2LLLPcERf6rLNf2fYwN?si=082bfba4789849c2   The codependent one  To read more and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/354   CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE: ↻ Website - https://smbwell.com ↻ The Love Your Life School Membership - http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com ↻ Support Susie’s Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit ↻ YouTube - LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS ↻ Instagram - https://instagram.com/smb.wellness The post How To Make Friends appeared first on Susie Pettit.

    19 min

  7. MAY 7

    Lose the Emotional Weight: 10 Habits to Boost Emotional Wellness

    Feeling weighed down—but not sure why? It might be emotional weight. In this episode, I share 10 emotional fitness habits to help you lighten your load and feel more in control. From simple routines to mindset shifts, learn what to do when life feels too heavy—and how to build lasting emotional strength. Tune in to discover which “workout” you need most right now. If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: Triggered: How to Feel More In Control On Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/triggered-how-to-feel-more-in-control/id1434429161?i=1000677573325 Triggered: How to Feel More In Control On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7r0mltYCtWF0r61BWk3km0?si=74f1ebe62b6b4bb6 ⭐️ Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/353   ⭐️ See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com   ⭐️ Did you love this episode? Make sure you've listened to all the foundational episodes of the Love Your Life Show. Get the free Podcast Roadmap here: https://smbwell.com/roadmap   ⭐️ Do you get my weekly Wednesday email? I share a whole bunch of fun things, things that are happening in my life, products I'm using, books warriors are reading, etc! Come join the fun here! http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA   ⭐️ Are we friends on Instagram? Let’s catch up! https://instagram.com/smb.wellness   ⭐️ Grab some of my favorite books and products here: https://amazon.com/shop/smbwell   ⭐️For the price of a coffee, Support Susie and the Love Your Life Show: https://patreon.com/susiepettit ⭐️ Have a child between the ages of 9-25? Learn the basics to support your changing child here: https://smbwell.com/parenting The post Lighten Your Load: 10 Habits to Boost Emotional Health appeared first on Susie Pettit.

    20 min

  8. APR 30

    2 Anxiety Experts Share Tips + Strategies for these Uncertain Times

    Eeeeek! Things can feel pretty out of control these days, ey? I don’t know about you, but I can feel like I’m walking around 24/7 in a constant state of anxiety: tight chest, shallow breathing, tense jaw, etc. It’s not pretty and, even worse, it makes perimenopause or menopause symptoms worse!  Oh my!  Which is why I’m so excited to bring you this episode of The Love Your Life Show. Join me as I sit down with anxiety and attachment style expert Tami Kiekhaefer, LCSW. We dive into: - Real world strategies to stop anxiety from controlling your life - How your attachment style impacts your relationships and how anxious you feel - Why you may be feeling anxious with your partner or kids if you’ve had past childhood trauma or relationships with narcissists - How knowing which of the 5 family roles you were can help you feel better today - Why confidence and self doubt matter And much more. I can’t wait for you to listen and to start using some of what you learn to feel better and more in control of your day. Extra bonus - these things also help you if you’re a parent of a teen, preteen, or empty nester. Thanks for listening. Your mental health and how you feel in your day matters to me.  This conversation with Tami was packed with practical tools for anyone struggling with anxiety, past childhood trauma, low confidence, family relationship struggles, and codependent behaviors. I hope that listening to this conversation with two anxiety experts can help you feel more calm and in control of your current situation. We work on these things every day in the Love Your Life School and in my one-on-one sessions. If you don’t have a coach yet, I’d love to be yours.  See if I have room on my one-on-one calendar here: https://smb.as.me/ Join the Love Your Life School today: http://TheLoveYourLifeSchool.com If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: Triggered: How to Feel More In Control on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/triggered-how-to-feel-more-in-control/id1434429161?i=1000677573325 Triggered: How to Feel More In Control on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7r0mltYCtWF0r61BWk3km0?si=9d0f9b46498b4cfc Find out more about Tami here: https://healthyhealing.net/ The post Breaking the Cycle of Anxiety: Real Strategies That Work appeared first on Susie Pettit.

    39 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. 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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