This episode was first aired on September 14, 2023 In this episode of Midlife Crisis to a Centered Life Thriving, Dr. Natalie Marr discusses the significance of self-love and self-esteem, particularly for women in midlife. She emphasizes the importance of crafting a personal narrative that fosters self-worth and resilience against life's challenges. Dr. Natalie shares her own experiences and insights on how to navigate personal transitions, encouraging listeners to prioritize their well-being and embrace their unique stories. The conversation highlights the necessity of self-care as a foundation for a fulfilling life. Takeaways - Self-love is essential for personal growth and happiness. - Crafting a positive narrative about oneself can change one's life. - You are the only person responsible for your happiness. - Self-worth is the key to navigating life's challenges. - Life will always present difficulties, but self-love helps you pivot. - You deserve to love yourself as you are, flaws and all. - The societal narrative often tells us we are not enough. - Mindfulness and self-care are tools to enhance self-love. - You can create a centered life by prioritizing your needs. - Loving yourself is the foundation for thriving in all areas of life. Keywords: self-love, self-esteem, mental health, midlife, personal growth, self-worth, life transitions, coaching, mindfulness, empowerment _________________________________________________ JOIN the LearnToLoveYourStory.com (https://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 LearnToLoveYourStory.com (https://LearnToLoveYourStory.com), NatalieMarrCounseling.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