In this episode of Midlife Crisis to a Centered Life Thriving, Dr. Natalie interviews Shawn Carney, a coach who helps others navigate messy transitions and create a life that reflects their true selves. Shawn shares her own journey of moving through various careers and life experiences, including loss and identity exploration. She discusses the challenges we face during messy work and life transitions and the importance of empowering individuals to overcome self-doubt and navigate systems that weren't designed for their success. In this conversation, Dr. Natalie and Shawn Carney discuss the messy nature of midlife and how to navigate through the transitions and changes that come with it. They explore the challenges faced by women in midlife, including societal expectations and the need to redefine one's self-worth. Shawn shares her advice on reconnecting with one's strengths, identifying barriers, and aligning with personal values. They also discuss the importance of awareness, mindset shifts, and embracing empowerment in order to create a fulfilling life in midlife. You can find Shawn's work online at https://www.shawncarneycoaching.com/ and you can sign up for one of her upcoming talks here. Keywords: empowered living, midlife women, messy transitions, marginalized groups, self-doubt, systems, midlife, transitions, changes, challenges, self-worth, strengths, barriers, values, awareness, mindset shift, empowerment Takeaways Shawn Carney helps others navigate messy transitions and create a life that reflects their true selves.She draws from her own experiences of being marginalized in various industries and uses her lived experience to empower others.Challenges faced by her clients include self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and navigating systems that weren't designed for their success.Shawn emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and championing individuals, providing support and guidance through life's challenges.She believes in the power of connection and the role of mentors in helping people overcome obstacles and find success and happiness. Women in midlife often face societal expectations and the need to redefine their self-worth.Reconnecting with one's strengths and aligning with personal values can help navigate through midlife challenges.Awareness and mindset shifts are important in creating a fulfilling life in midlife.Embracing empowerment and letting go of limiting beliefs can lead to personal growth and transformation. JOIN the LearnToLoveYourStory.com Mailing List! Join my newsletter and receive my FREE video and workbook, “Freeing Yourself: A Guide for Letting Go of Other People's Opinions” SIGN UP on the website at https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/762561/109840834025752017/share ____________________ Connect with us on all our Social Media Platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learntoloveyourstory Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-m-marr/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learn_to_love_your_story_/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnToLoveYourStory DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast and video is not a replacement for therapy and is not clinical, medical, or mental health treatment. Dr. Natalie Marr is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Minnesota. Her work with (https://LearnToLoveYourStory.com), (https://NatalieMarrCounseling.com), and all affiliate social media entities is educational and coaching based ONLY. She IS NOT offering therapeutic services of any kind on these mediums. If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please use the following crisis resources (this is not an exhaustive list of available resources): National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ CALL 988 Crisis Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org/ Text HOME to 741741