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Recent Episodes
Body Image, Self-Trust, and Food Freedom: What Midlife Can Teach Us
If you’ve spent years counting calories, restricting foods, or shaming yourself for not having the “perfect” body, you’re not alone. For so many women, especially in midlife, the relationship with food and body image can feel...
America in Therapy: Healing Ourselves to Heal Our Nation with Phyllis…
If you’ve been feeling the weight of the world lately, wondering how we got here, why everything feels so divided, or how to reconnect to yourself in a culture that seems more disconnected than ever, this episode offers a tho...
Never Quit on a Bad Day: Phebe Trotman on Resilience, Language, and C…
What if the words you speak could shape your reality and what if the key to moving forward was simply refusing to quit on your hardest days? In this empowering episode of Message in the Middle , I’m joined by Hall of Fame ath...
Is Your Resume & LinkedIn Profile Telling the Right Story? Career Str…
In this episode of Message in the Middle , we’re diving into the often-overwhelming world of career change and job search strategy. I’m joined by Amy Adler , president of Five Strengths Career Transition Experts and a nationa...
Is Magnesium the Missing Link? How to Restore Energy, Ease Anxiety, a…
Have you ever felt exhausted for no clear reason? Struggled with anxiety that seems to come out of nowhere? Or found yourself wondering why, despite doing all the “right” things, you still don’t feel like you ? If so, this ep...
Resetting the Chemistry of Stress: Science-Backed Strategies for Resi…
Ever feel like you’re running on empty while trying to keep it all together? You’re not alone — and you’re not broken. In this episode of Message in the Middle , I’m joined by Jenny Evans — global speaker, author, and expert ...
When You Know You Need a Change but Don’t Know Where to Start: A Conv…
Have you ever felt like something in your life is out of alignment, but the thought of making a change feels overwhelming—or even a little terrifying? You’re not alone. In this episode of Message in the Middle , host Marianne...
Legacy, Loss, and Love: A Mindful Approach to Caregiving with Jessica…
In this heartfelt episode of Message in the Middle , Marianne sits down with mindfulness teacher, caregiver, and dementia advocate Jessica Smith for a conversation that lives at the intersection of presence, purpose, and deep...
Harnessing Courage: Laura Bratton on Blindness, Grit, and the Power o…
What happens when your world begins to go dark — literally — before you’ve even hit your teenage years? In this powerful episode of Message in the Middle , I sit down with author, speaker, and resilience coach Laura Bratton ,...
Recent Blog Posts
Embracing Your Second Act with Shannon Russell
If you’re like many women I talk to, you might feel like you’ve spent the first half of your life checking all the boxes, doing all the things. Career, family, helping with your aging parents, responsibility after responsibility, a…
Can We Really Have It All? A Candid Conversation About Burnout and Ba…
What if the path to a more fulfilling life didn’t require running yourself into the ground first? In this week’s episode of Message in the Middle, I sat down with Dr. Denise Brown—Stanford-trained physician, former CEO, strategic …
Creating Safer Spaces: How to Help Your Loved Ones Age in Place with …
As our loved ones get older, many of them express a strong desire to stay in the homes they know and love—but that doesn’t mean those spaces are ready to support them as they age. From fall risks to poor lighting and tricky stairs, the h…