Still chasing “balance” like it’s some magical finish line? What if balance is the thing burning you out?
In Episode 2 of the Midlife Reclamation: Summer Reset Series on Midlife Strategies for Badass Women, host and chief badass midlife strategist Sue Willoughby calls BS on the cultural myth of balance—and shares what you actually need instead: alignment.
From learning to honor your energy to embracing your true values (not just obligations), Sue gives it to you straight—with humor, ho...
Still chasing “balance” like it’s some magical finish line? What if balance is the thing burning you out?
In Episode 2 of the Midlife Reclamation: Summer Reset Series on Midlife Strategies for Badass Women, host and chief badass midlife strategist Sue Willoughby calls BS on the cultural myth of balance—and shares what you actually need instead: alignment.
From learning to honor your energy to embracing your true values (not just obligations), Sue gives it to you straight—with humor, horse wisdom, and a clear challenge to check your own calendar.
🔥 In this episode:
- Why “balance” is a myth that’s keeping badass women stuck and exhausted
- The difference between people-pleasing and aligned living
- How to do a midlife Alignment Audit to get clear on what’s draining you
- What horses can teach us about boundaries, energy, and self-trust
- Why saying “no” without guilt is one of your greatest midlife powers
This one is your permission slip to stop spinning plates, reclaim your energy, and show up on your terms. You’re not here to perform—you’re here to live fully.
🎧 Tune in now and tag your homework with #MidlifeReclaimed
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[00:00:00] - Opening: What is balance?
[00:01:31] - balance vs. alignment
[00:04:14] - Expectativas externas y fracaso
[00:06:53] - External expectations and failure
[00:11:49] - Analogies for self-care
[00:14:03] - Alignment Audit
[00:18:29] - Closing and preview of episode 3
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Thanks to my amazing Producer and Editor Jess Grace Garcia (they/them) of Springwood Productions. https://www.springwoodproductions.com/
If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to us. Jess and I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion.
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