Love Your Life Show: Personal Growth, Mindset, + Habits for Moms

Welcome to "Love Your Life with Susie Pettit" – your go-to podcast for life empowerment and genuine self growth! If you’ve ever thought, “Why don’t I feel happier?” or “How can I finally set boundaries without guilt?”—this podcast is for you. I’m here to help you love the life you’re living by teaching the essential skills we weren’t taught in school. From mindset and habit formation to codependency recovery, midlife reinvention, emotional intelligence, and even health and wellness through perimenopause and menopause—you’ll find it all here. Together, we explore topics like: - Healing from narcissistic abuse - Value-based scheduling and achieving your goals - How to have difficult conversations - Best practices for parenting anxious teens and young adults - How to build emotional intelligence for yourself and your teens - Finding purpose and direction in midlife and as a mom. Through each episode, I offer actionable strategies to help you go from overwhelmed and frustrated to joyful and thriving. As a life coach and mom who’s been through these same struggles, I’m here to share real tools you can use to bring calm, balance, and joy into your life. Join me on this journey to thrive—not just survive—and to create a life you truly love. Consider this podcast your supportive space to feel understood, inspired, and equipped with practical strategies for living fully. This is a great podcast for adult children of emotionally immature parents, people with complex PTSD, CPTSD, relational trauma, complete trauma, disorganized anxious avoidant attachment or who consider themselves ACOA or adult children. Learn more about my work at SMBwell.com or on Instagram @‌smb.wellness. Thank you for listening—I’m cheering you on every step of the way!

EFT Tapping for Anxiety 01/14/2026

EFT Tapping for Anxiety This is the episode you’ve been asking for! When you next feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or over. it. all….Before booking a one-way ticket to anywhere but here, press play and tap along with me. In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I walk you through a full guided EFT tapping session. This is the exact practice I use when my emotions feel too big, when my anxiety hits a ten out of ten, or when life feels heavier than I want it to. EFT tapping blends Chinese acupressure with modern psychology and is known for helping with anxiety, stress, fear, sleep struggles, and emotional overload. You simply tap on 9 points of the body while repeating a setup statement. This is a quick episode where I guide you through the exact practice. Not one more thing to do or research. I’ve done that for you. Literally, sit back, push play, and feel relief. I’m serious when I say, this works. Inside this episode you will learn: - How EFT tapping works and why it helps so quickly - The 9 tapping points and how to use them - A simple phrase to repeat for emotional relief - When to use tapping for stress, overwhelm, anxiety, and spiraling thoughts - Why this tool is in my personal emotional wellness toolbox This is a short, calming, supportive session designed for real life moments. You can tap along anywhere and any time you need grounding. If you have been feeling stretched thin or stuck in your head, this episode will help you reconnect with your body and breathe again. Give yourself the next few minutes. You deserve it. Press play and let’s tap together. 👉🏽Want another “push play, feel better” practice? Here’s a full body scan Warrior Body Scan on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/warrior-body-scan/id1434429161?i=1000454944667 Warrior Body Scan on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UkMmFbdlO3wwzsi4Hcd2V?si=06f8f264216744c4 👉🏽Looking for more of what helps me when I’m anxious? Listen here: 64: 10 All-Natural Ways to Beat Anxiety on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/64-10-all-natural-ways-to-beat-anxiety/id1434429161?i=1000454561162 64: 10 All-Natural Ways to Beat Anxiety on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4BFVByo5lmPC60mj3g6LeU?si=b31sBGL-QSC-5fHRs_PmIQ Want to see where I’m tapping? Watch this video here: And if you’re new here, Here’s the PODCAST ROADMAP I mentioned: for the foundational episodes on emotional regulation, emotional intelligence, and how to feel better in your life. Get the full show notes here👉🏾 CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE: ⭐️Work with Coach Susie: 🤓The Love Your Life School Membership- 🙌🏾 Support Susie’s Mission: 🩷Find and follow her on YouTube- Or Instagram- /episode/index/show/loveyourlifeshow/id/39366370

How to Stop Feeling Resentful in Marriage and Motherhood with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife 01/07/2026

How to Stop Feeling Resentful in Marriage and Motherhood with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife If you’ve ever found yourself feeling resentful, irritated, or annoyed as a mom, wife, or friend, you don’t want to miss this episode. Learning from Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife has helped me so much as a mom, through my divorce and into my now healthy, more mature marriage, my friendships, and my relationship with myself. I can not recommend her work highly enough. Please gift yourself a listen to today’s episode. Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife and I talk about why resentment shows up in marriage and motherhood and how to use it as a path toward self-understanding and deeper connection. We explore how relationships are powerful containers for personal growth, what it really means to self-confront and take responsibility for your part, and how to move away from compliance and people-pleasing into honesty and emotional maturity. Dr. Finlayson-Fife shares her perspective on self-authoring, costly accommodation, and the difference between love and victim entitlement. Together we talk about how to feel more connected in your marriage, less resentful in your motherhood, and more grounded in who you truly are. If you’ve been longing for more peace and authenticity in your relationships, this conversation will help you take the first step. If you liked this show, you’ll like these two: Resentment and Shame on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/233-resentment-feel-it-heres-the-greatest-tip/id1434429161?i=1000596420128 Resentment and Shame on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0kybmmxPsITmZxOflDBKBv?si=gQh8VJswShuK4N9V3AsxUA Resentment in Marriage and Motherhood on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/234-resentment-in-marriage/id1434429161?i=1000597499677 Resentment in Marriage and Motherhood on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6yuhlXIrz0fsPN4OQsha16?si=vSURTNyKSiWWKKxo6O40uw Get the full show notes here👉🏾 Find out more about Dr. Fife here: Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife’s website: Say hi to Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife on Instagram: Want more support? 📩 Subscribe to the so you never miss an episode. http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA 💬 This is a GREAT episode to share with a friend. Who knows, you might pair up and take her Art of Desire Class together! Share the link to this show on Apple and Spotify here 👩🏼‍🎓Take it to the next level and join the 📸 Come say hi on Instagram and ⭐️bonus points ⭐️if you let Dr. Finlayson-Fife know you appreciate her coming on the Love Your Life Show /episode/index/show/loveyourlifeshow/id/39353405

The Year You Let It Be Easy 12/31/2025

A Walk, a Wake-Up Call, and How to Choose Your Word of the Year 12/27/2025

How to Break Free from the Habit of Solving Other People’s Problems 12/24/2025

How to Break Free from the Habit of Solving Other People’s Problems Are you tired of being the one who holds everything and everyone together? If you’re the go-to problem solver, the one who jumps in to “help” before anyone even asks, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. 💛 This week, I’m joined by psychotherapist and author Leah Marone, whose new book Serial Fixer explores why so many of us over-function, over-accommodate, and lose ourselves in relationships. Together, we unpack what drives our urge to fix and how to finally stop. 💬 Join us as we talk about: The difference between helping and fixing (and why it matters) What’s really behind our need to keep everyone happy The hidden rewards of over-functioning that keep us stuck Actual things you can say to validate others. What happens when you stop managing everyone else’s emotions Simple, daily steps to release control and reconnect with yourself How to Support not Solve (with your teenager, young adult, or spouse!) Whether you call it people-pleasing, emotional outsourcing, codependency, or just “being the responsible one,” this conversation will help you see that you’re not broken and you’re not alone. If you’ve been craving lighter, freer, more balanced relationships, you’ll want to listen in. Talking with Leah helped me so much. 🌿 Press play and start breaking the habit of fixing so you can finally find peace, connection, and joy that lasts. If you liked this show, you’ll like these too: Lovingly Detached on Apple Podcasts Lovingly Detached on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bL2I9rFFHSf18buCOEZMi?si=gOQRe5rAR1mwHhfEIl30ow Popcorn parenting on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/292-popcorn-parenting/id1434429161?i=1000648160327 Popcorn parenting on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6W3ra8NW1jeJMx8quEQmwx?si=BtH-IixmT--23L3I6sxNtA Manuals: Find out more about Leah here: https://www.instagram.com/leahmaronelcsw/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahmaronelcsw/ HER BOOK: For the shownotes go here👉🏾 For the shownotes go here 👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/386 Want more support? 📩 Subscribe to the weekly newsletter http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA so you never miss an episode. 💬 Share this with a friend who’s navigating a tough relationship. 👩🏼‍🎓Take it to the next level and join the Love Your Life School http://theloveyourlifeschool.com/ 📸 Tag me on Instagram @smb.wellness https://instagram.com/smb.wellness so I can cheer you on! /episode/index/show/loveyourlifeshow/id/39092935

3 Gifts for Your Loved Ones They'll Remember Far Beyond the New Year 12/17/2025

3 Gifts for Your Loved Ones They'll Remember Far Beyond the New Year This holiday season, skip the stress of finding the “perfect” gift. Time and time again, I’ve found that these three gifts last far longer than any new xbox game, fancy watch, or clothing item my teen or spouse wants. I made this week’s Love Your Life Show episode to quickly share three things you can give your loved ones that will mean far more than anything you can buy. I think you’ll like my ideas, especially when you listen in to hear how they work in real life! Click play to learn simple ways to: ✨ Shift your focus to what’s good in your spouse and kids 💬 Use words that build confidence and connection 🤝 Create loving memories through presence and touch I credit these gifts as foundations to the close relationships I have with my kids now. They’ve also helped me in the empty nest! There’s no time that’s too late to start - End your year with less pressure and more peace, and give your loved ones what they truly want: you. If you liked this show, you’ll like these too: 10 Ways to Deepen Your Relationship on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/30-10-ways-to-deepen-your-relationship/id1434429161?i=1000430706493 10 Ways to Deepen Your Relationship on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6zTH6vdwdqFHSmLF9biqVI?si=j6ax0P2wQDmbAjzJbhqf3Q Active Listening on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/active-listening/id1434429161?i=1000724674712 Active Listening on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2d7ZvGySJXicEZb2qIvxSK?si=76ab34247a8742ec Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/385 GIFTS FOR YOU: ⭐️Work with Coach Susie: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓The Love Your Life School Membership: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 💌Get the Weekly Wellness Newsletter delivered straight to you: https://SMBwell.com/newsletter 🎁Actual Gifts: Susie’s favorite gifts, books and resources: https://www.amazon.com/shop/smbwell (buying from this list is a gift for both of us: you get the gift, my mission is supported. Thank you 🙏🏾) GIFTS FOR SUSIE: 🙌🏾 Support Susie’s Mission “To help as many women as possible live lives they love”: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🩷Let’s be friends on Instagram: https://instagram.com/smb.wellness /episode/index/show/loveyourlifeshow/id/39006170

The One-Minute Holiday Reset: Feel Better, Not Behind 12/10/2025

The One-Minute Holiday Reset: Feel Better, Not Behind The holidays can bring joy AND… stress. Between the parties, the pressure, and the people-pleasing, it’s easy to slip into that “F it” mindset with our wellness and mental health habits. Which is why many of us, myself included, get to January feeling down on ourselves and/or like our wellness is broken and we need massive change. Now. Dammit. And yet, we know that mindset doesn’t work. Did you know that more than 90% of people quit their new years resolutions before 20 days have passed?! By January 17th! This year and in this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I’m inviting you to try something gentler: a good enough mindset. Instead of throwing your wellness out the window until January, what if you took just one minute to reset? I’ll walk you through simple, realistic stress reduction, wellness, and mental health tips that actually work. From movement to quick ways to calm your brain, nourish your body, and restore your energy. These are the small, mindful holiday habits that help you feel better (not behind) this season. No perfection required 💗 just a willingness to start small. Join me for your One-Minute Holiday Reset and learn how to bring more holiday wellness, peace, and self-compassion into your days. How would it feel to head into the new year feeling proud, grounded, and recharged? If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: How to Change Your Life without Changing Your Life on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/161-how-to-change-your-life-without-changing-your-life/id1434429161?i=1000534653997 How to Change Your Life without Changing Your Life on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7LjTFPnJYvDjun1trMMXjJ?si=xUeh06g9RuWBjrYlI4-XFQ Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/384 CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE: ⭐️Work with Coach Susie: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓The Love Your Life School Membership: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Support Susie’s Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🩷Find and follow her on Instagram: https://instagram.com/smb.wellness /episode/index/show/loveyourlifeshow/id/38974875

Feeling Drained by Relationships? 3 Tools That Work! 12/03/2025

Feeling Drained by Relationships? 3 Tools That Work! Do you ever feel drained or tired after your interactions with others in your life? Like maybe your spouse or teen but also with a parent, sibling, coworker or friend? Please know, this is totally normal. We weren’t taught skillful relationship tools and so it makes sense that we’ll feel more reactive, resentful, or heavy after certain interactions. The great news is that we can learn these skills! In fact, I’ve found that there are some very simple things I’ve learned that make all the difference for me in how I feel in my relationships. Even better news? I share three simple ones today. Just in time for you to use them over the holidays! 🌲 These skills aren’t about changing others; they’re about helping you feel calmer, more confident, and back in control of your emotional energy. If you use them, you’ll be practicing mindful communication, active listening, and even non-violent communication (perfect for what’s happening in the world right now!). Tune in and start turning those draining interactions into moments of growth, love, and peace. NEW! 🚨Free PDF with top ranked episodes on Narcissism, Energy Vampires, and Emotionally Immature People: If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: How to STOP Over-functioning and FEEL BETTER on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000554161604 How to STOP Over-functioning and FEEL BETTER on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JPETjXq221KsocVrQkXrR?si=dUdidIrZRNKQYynRTpkPqg ⭐️ Make progress faster! Get on Susie’s calendar here: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 📲 Don’t miss out! Get weekly Wellness Updates in your inbox here: https://SMBwell.com/newsletter 🤓 The Love Your Life School Membership: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Support Susie’s Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🩷 Let’s be friends on Instagram - https://instagram.com/smb.wellness 🖥️ Get the full show notes here 👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/383 /episode/index/show/loveyourlifeshow/id/38965950

Why Relationships Feel Draining and How to Bring the Peace Back 11/26/2025

Why Relationships Feel Draining and How to Bring the Peace Back Why do some relationships feel so draining? Do you ever feel stressed when you hear those studies talk about how important healthy relationships are? I know I do! When I hear relationship and happiness experts say how important the quality of the relationships we’re in are, I can sometimes feel overwhelmed and drained, with a “but wait, this is my kid?” Well this is the episode for you! I have looked back over the past 381 episodes of the Love Your Life Show to teach you the thing to help you feel less stressed and more peace and calm. Just in time for the holidays! Whether you’re feeling drained after interacting with a partner, a parent, a teen, or a friend, this will help! We’ll let them be emotionally immature or reactive while we learn this basic shift to feel less reactive and more in control of your emotions. So, for those relationships we want to keep, click play to feel lighter, calmer, and more empowered. 🎁 Resources Mentioned: ✨ Free Relationship PDF for Narcissistic & Emotionally Immature Relationships → ✨ Subscribe to the weekly wellness newsletter for holiday wellness tips and fun gift ideas → If you liked this show, you’ll like these two: Let Them [Emotional Freedom] on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000619325997 Let Them [Emotional Freedom] on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5o6LzBpYFIB7QvEZJwiLp9?si=v4wKTmRyQeqXAyTwS7ECzQ Expectations and Expectation Hangovers in Relationship on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000644436619 Expectations and Expectation Hangovers in Relationship on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/1YQcTIJ6D2mPLMS2n1kIDz?si=gnv9ikccRuuS3wEiQ8Uu1g Get the full show notes here👉🏾 ⭐️Work with Coach Susie: 🤓The Love Your Life School Membership- 🙌🏾 Support Susie’s Mission: 🩷Let’s be friends on Instagram- /episode/index/show/loveyourlifeshow/id/38948000

Breaking Free from Shame + Codependency with Dr. Zoe Shaw 11/19/2025

Breaking Free from Shame + Codependency with Dr. Zoe Shaw Do you feel like you’re carrying everyone else’s needs on your shoulders? Or maybe you struggle to set boundaries without feeling guilty? You are not alone. In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, Susie Pettit sits down with Dr. Zoe Shaw, a licensed psychotherapist, life coach, podcast host, and author of Stronger in the Difficult Places. Dr. Zoe specializes in helping women heal from complex shame™ and codependency so they can experience healthy love, freedom, and stronger relationships…including the one with themselves. Together, Susie and Dr. Zoe unpack: ✨ What complex shame really is and how it sneaks into our daily lives ✨ The difference between healthy guilt and toxic shame ✨ Why so many women struggle with codependency in midlife ✨ How to set boundaries without the guilt ✨ The first steps to breaking unhealthy patterns and creating a lighter, freer life If you’ve ever thought, “It’s too late for me to change,” or felt exhausted from always taking care of others before yourself—this conversation will give you the hope and tools you need. Press play and discover how you can become stronger in your own difficult places. If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: How to STOP Over-Functioning and FEEL BETTER on Apple Podcast How to STOP Over-Functioning and FEEL BETTER on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JPETjXq221KsocVrQkXrR?si=ec41e2c71af74168 Find Dr. Zoe Shaw’s book, podcast and all other great things mentioned here👉🏾 Get her book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593601084?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzstmibo-20&creativeASIN=0593601084&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1ZD9W98EKL8GL&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin Want more support? 📩 Subscribe to the so you never miss an episode. 💬 This is a great episode to share with a friend. Didn’t you love getting to know Dr. Zoe? Send a quick text with the link now 🙏🏾 👩🏼‍🎓Take it to the next level and join the http://theloveyourlifeschool.com/ 📸 Tag me on Instagram so I can cheer you on! /episode/index/show/loveyourlifeshow/id/38438445

How to Stop Family Drama and Find Peace This Holiday Season 11/12/2025

What the Outback Taught Me About Perfection and Anxiety 11/05/2025

Enmeshment + Codependency with Dr. Kate Balestrieri 10/29/2025

What to Say When Someone is Rude or Disrespectful 10/22/2025

Caring for Everyone but Yourself? Help for the Sandwich Generation 10/15/2025

Healing Tools to Break Free from Narcissistic Abuse 10/08/2025

3 Habits That Keep You Stuck After Narcissistic Abuse 10/01/2025

Sober: Why Midlife Women are Choosing an Alcohol Free Lifestyle 09/24/2025

Sober: Why Midlife Women are Choosing an Alcohol Free Lifestyle Are you questioning whether that nightly glass of wine is actually serving you? Feeling like you're stuck in the "wine mom" cycle but not sure how to break free? I'm sitting down with Emily Allen, a certified alcohol-free life coach, to have an honest conversation about what it really means to live alcohol-free in midlife - and why it might be the game-changer you've been looking for. Emily shares her personal journey from wine o'clock to freedom, including the wake-up call that shifted everything for her. We're talking about why the alcohol industry has specifically targeted midlife women, how "wine culture" keeps us feeling trapped, and what actually happens when you choose to step away from drinking. From navigating social pressure and family dynamics to discovering energy and clarity you forgot you had, Emily and Susie speak of their personal experiences and surprise at the benefits of sobriety and alcohol free living. You don’t want to miss this! If you've ever wondered if there's more to life than managing your days around when you can have your next drink, or if you're simply curious about what an alcohol-free lifestyle could look like, this conversation will open your eyes to possibilities you may not have considered. It's time to consider if an alcohol free lifestyle might be part of you living a life you love and thriving in midlife! If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: Living Sober with Lori Massicot on Apple Podcast Living Sober with Lori Massicot on Spotify One Percent Better on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000569733995 One Percent Better on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0jwwj6ulR7MPAMMGjbvxzo?si=IWhiUBKpSp-shpiF0fVHIw Get all the links we mentioned and connect with Emily go here👉🏾 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Join us in the Love Your Life School next month as we QUIT SOMETHING! (maybe your thing is alcohol?) If you haven’t yet, why not? I know your health and wellbeing matter, what do you have to lose (except hangovers, weight, poor sleep, and anxiety)? 🙌🏾 Support Susie’s Mission: 🩷Find and follow her on Instagram- /episode/index/show/loveyourlifeshow/id/37954745

Two Daily Habits to Boost CONFIDENCE 09/17/2025

Food Addiction: Dopamine, Cravings, & GLP-1s 09/10/2025

Food Addiction: Dopamine, Cravings, & GLP-1s Is food addiction real — and what does it mean for you? In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I talk with neuroscientist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson, founder of Bright Line Eating. We talk about the surprising science behind food addiction. You will want to listen in and hear what she says about willpower and our brain chemistry. We explore: How dopamine and food cravings create compulsive eating patterns Why certain brains are more susceptible to sugar and processed food addiction The four “bright lines” that help people find freedom from dieting — not restriction The pros and cons of GLP‑1 medications like Ozempic for sustainable weight loss If you’ve struggled with emotional eating, yo-yo dieting, or feeling “out of control” around food, this conversation will help you understand the brain science of weight loss. Even greater news? It will give you hope that freedom is possible. Listen now to shift how you see food, addiction, and yourself. If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: Who's Running the Show? Your Adult or Your Child Brain? on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/94-adult-brain/id1434429161?i=1000475156589 Who's Running the Show? Your Adult or Your Child Brain? On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3i1cf87rqHtZVAyBzJbUlm?si=-tq3h4NJRgGo6iDx51pDPA To find the food addiction quiz, the Bright Line books and how to connect with her further, click here 👉🏾 📩 Subscribe to the so you never miss an episode. 💬 Share this with a friend who’s sick of feeling out of control with food. 👩🏼‍🎓Take it to the next level and join the http://theloveyourlifeschool.com/. We are working on this very thing through the end of October. If something from this episode spoke to you, take the next step and join the school today. 📸 Let’s be friends on Instagram https://instagram.com/smb.wellness /episode/index/show/loveyourlifeshow/id/37814235

Active Listening 09/03/2025

Why You Don't Do What You Say You'll Do (The Real Reason + How to Fix It for Good) 08/27/2025

Why You Don't Do What You Say You'll Do (The Real Reason + How to Fix It for Good) Pssst: Do you start each day with the best intentions only to end up in bed feeling disappointed and asking "Why didn't I do what I said I would do?" Great news! You're not broken. Join me, certified life and wellness coach, Susie Pettit as I teach two key things about your brain that, once you learn them, you’ll feel less broken. You’ll understand why it’s not about willpower or motivation. Further, you will understand why even smart, successful people struggle to follow through on their goals. I’d love for you to listen to discover the two main reasons your brain sabotages your best intentions… and more importantly, learn how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. You'll learn about: Your brain's motivational triad and why willpower fails The hidden impact of decision fatigue on your daily choices Why "trying harder" isn't the solution (and what actually works) The 4 research-backed habits that raise your happiness set point How to stop the cycle of setting goals, missing them, and feeling terrible If you're tired of living a "good enough" life and ready to build unshakeable self-trust, this episode will change how you approach your days forever. Stop settling and start living the life you actually want. If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: Who's Running the Show? Your Adult or Your Child Brain? On Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000475156589 Who's Running the Show? Your Adult or Your Child Brain? On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3i1cf87rqHtZVAyBzJbUlm?si=LtnDiU_qTXye_QN3fGrn0A Get the full show notes here👉🏾 Get the PODCAST ROADMAP here: QUICK! Learn the 4 habits and join the Love Your Life School Now! (if it’s past September 2025, you can see if her HAPPINESS HABITS course is still available here: ) 🙌🏾 Support Susie’s Mission: 🩷Find and follow her on Instagram- /episode/index/show/loveyourlifeshow/id/37620905

Break Free from Phone Addiction: How Moms Can Take Back Control 08/20/2025

Break Free from Phone Addiction: How Moms Can Take Back Control How are you feeling about the amount of time you’re spending on your phone? If you’re anything like me, you may feel a bit out of control about your phone. Listen in to learn how, when I noticed I was feeling uncomfortable about the time I was spending on the phone and what I found out about my actual time and what that translated to for my life. 😳 Which is why I dug in and made this episode! I love learning the small things that make big, healthy changes in our lives. And I am here to help in this episode. Listen in to learn: - The real cost of phone addiction; not just for you, but for your kids, your health, your happiness, and your peace of mind. - Why tech use is so addictive and something you don’t want to ignore; - How to Break the Addictive Pattern and Take Back our Brains (and attention spans!) - Why setting boundaries is one of the kindest things we can do for our kids (even though they won’t like it) I’ll share the simple way to take back your brain. Start using this one strategy today and I promise by next week you’ll feel more in control. Next week!!! Let’s do it! This isn’t about ditching your phone or feeling guilty. It’s about being intentional and modeling healthy use in a screen-obsessed world. If you’ve ever thought “this isn’t how I want to spend my life,” this episode is for you. Let’s break free together. Press play, warrior 💛 CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE: 💰$20 for 20 minutes of phone addiction advice: 💻Get the show notes here👉🏾 🤓The Love Your Life School Membership- 🙌🏾 Support Susie’s Mission: 🩷Don’t miss a Love Your Life Tip! Get the 😊Let’s be friends on Instagram! If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: Who's Running the Show? Your Adult or Your Child Brain? On Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000475156589 Who's Running the Show? Your Adult or Your Child Brain? On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3i1cf87rqHtZVAyBzJbUlm?si=LtnDiU_qTXye_QN3fGrn0A Digital Wellness + Screen Addiction On Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000647342610 Digital Wellness + Screen Addiction On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0S2HlWc53EivgYpqei8XqD?si=c7ZJrL1FQsmdCr_2MWJOfw /episode/index/show/loveyourlifeshow/id/37535650

Boundaries with Kids: Why It Feels So Hard (and Matters So Much) 08/13/2025

Boundaries with Kids: Why It Feels So Hard (and Matters So Much) If you've ever felt guilty for setting limits or exhausted from repeating the same boundary over and over again…you’re not alone! And you’re not doing it wrong 💕 In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, we’re talking about the often-unseen emotional labor of parenting: setting and holding boundaries with our kids. As a mom myself, I know it’s hard work. And as a parent coach and parent educator, I know it’s possibly the most important work we’ll do as moms. So please tune in! We’ll cover: - Why boundaries are a form of love and safety - Two harmful myths that make boundaries feel even harder - A 3-step process for setting boundaries that actually stick - What to do when your child resists (because they will) If you’re trying to raise emotionally healthy kids without losing yourself, this episode will give you the encouragement and tools to keep going. Whether your kids are 5 or 35, this episode will help you. If you’re ready to stop wavering, stop over-explaining, and start feeling more CONFIDENT as a mom, this episode is for you. Thanks for being the type of person who listens to shows like this! 💝 If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: How to Communicate with Narcissists and Emotionally Immature People on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-to-communicate-with-narcissists-and/id1434429161?i=1000711108596 How to Communicate with Narcissists and Emotionally Immature People on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FTaNbB8tCwPfI0sLyix92?si=0f79e90dbfcf4274 Get the full show notes here👉🏾 👩🏼‍🍼 Take Susie’s Parenting Class “HOW TO RAISE A HUMAN” on sale now here: ⭐️ Get individual support from Coach Susie: 🤓 The Love Your Life School Membership- 🙌🏾 Support Susie’s Mission: 🩷 Connect with me on Instagram so I can cheer you on /episode/index/show/loveyourlifeshow/id/37307240

Stop Waking Up To Pee + Our Pelvic Floor 08/06/2025

Stop Waking Up To Pee + Our Pelvic Floor Warriors! What if you learned that waking up to pee in the middle of the night is not just a part of being a woman and there were things you could do about it? How about leaking when you’re exercising, sneezing, or jumping? It’s for real! This week on the Love Your Life Show, I have a super helpful conversation with Dr. Kassie DeWitt, a pelvic floor and bladder health expert. She not only busts the myths we’ve been told about leaking, urgency, and nighttime peeing, she helps us learn the healthy things we can do (and that we can teach to our kids) for bladder health. We talk about why these issues are common but not normal, how hormonal shifts impact your bladder, and what you can actually do to stop leaks and ditch the pads. Dr. Kassie shares her top lifestyle tips, nighttime pee solutions, and what to start (or stop) doing today to take control of your bladder health—for good. Whether you're in perimenopause, menopause, or beyond, I can’t wait for you to listen! If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: Rethinking Menopause & HRT: Your Best Self Starts Now on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rethinking-menopause-hrt-your-best-self-starts-now/id1434429161?i=1000713365898 Rethinking Menopause & HRT: Your Best Self Starts Now on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5TwRaLgGLrmxBzLlT7vpBu?si=LEQ36rdcQoaS4_xaNNoQlQ Get all the links we mentioned and connect with Dr. Kassie Dewitt here👉🏾 CONNECT WITH COACH SUSIE: ⭐️ Work with Coach Susie: https://smbwell.com/work-with-me/ 🤓 The Love Your Life School Membership - http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com 🙌🏾 Support Susie’s Mission: https://patreon.com/susiepettit 🩷 Watch us on YouTube here: LOVE YOUR LIFE VLOG - YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9PibXJfNpKk5Yr6rpNVq4P_utWFkvYS Or Instagram - https://instagram.com/smb.wellness Dr. Kassie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.kassiedewittotd/ /episode/index/show/loveyourlifeshow/id/37202550

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Make These Small Shifts for Big Results 07/23/2025

Make These Small Shifts for Big Results Ready to feel more alive in your life again? Do you ever feel like you’re moving from one thing to the next without feeling what it’s like to be doing those things? Almost like you’re programmed from the outside, do this then do that? And then what, at the end of the day you’re like, okay bedtime. All to rinse and repeat the next day? Been there, done that. Many of us feel like we have one setting: GO! And no matter whether we’re on vacation or in a regular week, it’s go go go until all those things on our to do list and people in our lives are taken care of. Like we have a constant buzzing in the background. Well guess what, that’s exhausting!!!! 😮‍💨 (not to mention has long term health hazards!). I lived this way for years (and it seems to be my set point that I return to if I’m not careful), I research this stuff and this episode is for you. Short and to the point with something you can do TODAY that will actually make a difference. I double pinky promise you. Listen in to Certified Life Coach Susie Pettit to see why those precious in-between moments are either fueling your burnout or becoming your secret weapon for joy.If you're a high-achieving woman whose days feel like they're flying by in a blur, this episode is your roadmap to reclaiming joy. In this episode, you'll discover: The shocking truth about what you're really doing in your "downtime" Why your brain fights against rest (and how to win) The simple 3-step plan to reclaim your mini-moments 10+ ideas for 5-minute joy breaks that actually restore you How to break free from the internal patriarchy keeping you exhausted No more autopilot living. No more feeling like your life is happening without you. This isn't about adding more to your plate, that’s the last thing us busy moms need! Rather, it's about feeling more present in our days; like they’re not something to get through. I really want this for you! Get the full show notes here👉🏾 If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: How to Have More Fun on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-have-more-fun/id1434429161?i=1000663157732 How to Have More Fun on Spotify Want more support? 📩 Subscribe to the so you never miss an episode. http://bit.ly/2gYQMlA 💬 Share this with a friend who’s feeling flat or exhausted (or is angry at everyone and everything). 👩🏼‍🎓Take it to the next level and join the http://theloveyourlifeschool.com/ 📸 Tag me on Instagram so I can cheer you on! https://instagram.com/smb.wellness /episode/index/show/loveyourlifeshow/id/37202720

Stop Dreading Aging: How to Feel More Confident as You Get Older 07/16/2025

Stop Dreading Aging: How to Feel More Confident as You Get Older If you’ve ever had negative thoughts about aging or growing older (haven’t we all?), you don’t want to miss this interview on the Love Your Life Show. Not only will it help you think (and feel!) more positively about aging and what’s possible for you, we give actionable things that you can start in your 30s, 40s, and 50s to set you up for vitality as you age. I have author Allison Davis and It will help you question what you think about aging and what you think is possible for you with aging. In my conversation with Allison Davis, former Naturopath now author of the book: Sixty is a Good Start, we explored so many helpful things like: ⭐️How our mindset shapes the way we age ⭐️Specific, small steps to support our bodies ⭐️How our “Environment Triggers Behavior” ⭐️The importance of paying attention to the words we say ⭐️How to move away from diet thinking for our best life ⭐️Bridge Thoughts and self development And much much more! Listen to the end because she gives specific tips from her book and if you’re eager to get started, make sure you sign up for the Love Your Life School because, not only is this sort of intentional living something we work on all the time, in the month of August, I lead warriors through the Life List experience. It’s a great way to feel more purposeful and motivated about the life you’re living. It helps me every year and I can’t wait to share it with you! If you liked this show, you’ll like this one: Bridge Thoughts on Apple Podcast Bridge Thoughts on Spotify To find all the links mentioned, including Allison’s book and website, click here👉🏾 To plan your own big goal and small goals, join the Love Your Life School here: We are working on this in August! Connect with Susie here: Watch this video on YouTube here: - Keep the podcast ad free, support Susie here /episode/index/show/loveyourlifeshow/id/37294650

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