Tag: Emotional Well-being

Prioritizing Health in Midlife with Elizabeth Sherman (Ep. 30)

Prioritizing Health in Midlife with Elizabeth Sherman (Ep. 30)

Are you a midlife woman juggling caregiving, health, and finances?

Join us for this episode of the Simply Retirement Podcast, as host Eric Blake sits down with Elizabeth Sherman, a master-certified life and health coach with over 17 years of experience. Elizabeth offers a reliable health strategy that connects well-being and financial stability. She explores stress management, sleep, and nutrition, offering practical tips to improve overall well-being.

Key Highlights:

  • Comprehensive Health Strategy: Elizabeth goes beyond “eat less, move more,” integrating stress management, sleep, and hormonal changes
  • Caregiving Challenges: Addressing the unique stressors of caregiving and the importance of self-care
  • Health and Wealth Connection: How neglecting health impacts financial stability and vice versa
  • Nutrition and Sleep: Insights into how diet and sleep quality affect energy, emotions, and long-term health
  • Practical Tips: Elizabeth’s “Eight Basic Habits” for healthy living, including hydration, balanced meals, daily movement, and sleep hygiene
  • Empowering Women: Encouraging women to prioritize their needs and health for a better quality of life during retirement
  • And much more!

Listen in for actionable advice on balancing health and finances, and connect with Elizabeth Sherman to start living a healthier, happier life.

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About our Guest: 

Elizabeth is a Master Certified Life and Health Coach specializing in women’s wellness in midlife. Drawing from
over 17 years in the field and a personal journey that began with a desire to reduce her own health risks,
Elizabeth offers a deeply empathetic and knowledgeable approach. Her certifications from The Life Coach
School, American Council on Exercise, Precision Nutrition, Metabolic Effect, and Redesign Your Mind reflect
her comprehensive expertise. Elizabeth’s passion is helping women navigate the complexities of midlife
health, from hormonal changes to mental clarity, with a focus on sustainable, joyful living.

Unveiling the Secrets to a Truly Successful Retirement for Women (Ep. 15)

Unveiling the Secrets to a Truly Successful Retirement for Women (Ep. 15)

What if there’s much more to women’s retirement planning than you ever imagined? 

We’ve got some surprises in store for you.

Join us for a captivating episode of the Simply Retirement podcast with host Eric Blake, as he dives into the nuances of retirement planning specifically for women. Joined by Dr. Karen Midyet, a renowned clinical psychologist specializing in retirement and aging, they dissect the intricate blend of financial and emotional elements crucial to a woman’s retirement journey.

Episode Highlights:

  • Uncover the art of building vibrant social networks post-retirement
  • Learn how activities like pickleball and community engagement can transform socializing in retirement
  • Explore how educational pursuits, from online to university-level, can reinvent your retirement experience
  • Dive into Dr. Midyet’s innovative approach to mental, physical, and nutritional wellness for retirees
  • Understand why planning in your 50s is pivotal for a fulfilling retirement
  • Realize your retirement dreams with the power of personalized coaching
  • Plus, much more insightful content!

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About our Guest: 

Dr. Karen L. Midyet, Psy.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and Retirement and Aging Coach with a career spanning over 45 years. Specializing in life, career, retirement, and aging, she operates from the Denver metro area but extends her services remotely to clients across the US and Canada.

Karen is the visionary behind Coaching Aging Adults, LLC, a practice dedicated to assisting aging clients in developing life purpose and addressing issues related to isolation and loss. She also conducts workshops, online courses, and retreats to assist older adults as they prepare for retirement, facilitating emotional adjustment and planning for their Next Act, be it an Encore Career, volunteering, or grandparenting.

Dr. Midyet’s mental health practice aids adults coping with life transitions, emotional problems, acute or chronic medical illnesses, and personal issues related to traumatic events or family history. She also consults with mental health professionals and facilities on best practices for aging adults. She contributed significantly in her roles as President of Colorado Professional Psychological Group and Chief Psychologist at the Institute of Motivational Development, providing invaluable consultation, supervision, and clinical training in diverse areas such as underachievement, stress management, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. She also was past President of the Psychology Group and on the Board for Bethesda Psychiatric Hospital during its transition to Health One. 

As a forerunner in her field, Karen’s multifaceted approach and innovative techniques have enabled profound personal growth and enhanced well-being among her clients, Her methodologies and client-centered approach position her as a thought leader, with her insights being highly sought after for consultation and podcasts.

Beyond her extensive professional pursuits, Karen is deeply passionate about fostering a balanced and enriching lifestyle and continues to be a beacon of inspiration and support to many aspiring to navigate the complexities of aging and retirement effectively.