The Kindness Principles Podcast™
The Kindness Principles Podcast™ was developed from an inspiration Cindy Smarsh received one day, that what the world needs now more than ever is kindness. She believes kindness is more than a virtue ~ it’s a cultural strategy that empowers people to create meaningful lives, healthier relationships, stronger organizations & a world where everyone can thrive. You can count on powerful stories, interesting conversations, inspiring ideas, & practical ways to integrate kindness into your life & work so you can be happier, healthier, & more successful. You can learn more about her work at cindysmarsh.com.
Listen on:
Episodes
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Often when women in midlife are unhappy and they want to make changes, they feel selfish. Somehow they have grown to believe doing things for themselves is against others. Today, Cindy maps out the positive ripple effect of transforming your midlife into your best life. She lists several ways others benefit from you taking ultimate care to have the best life possible and set yourself up for a wonderful future of aging well with great joy and meaning. _____________
Chapters
00:19 A Different Kind of Midlife Makeover
03:09 Why Women Resist
04:12 The Glass Overflowing
05:39 Showing Up Content in Midlife
06:42 Being More Fun in Midlife
07:09 Being More Interested & Interesting
08:30 Modeling An Awesome Life
09:45 Saying the Respectful No’s
10:56 Demonstrating A Passionate Life
12:17 Prioritizing People
13:48 Carrying A Delightful & Balanced Energy
14:45 Inspiring Others to Reach Their Potential
16:04 The Beauty of the Ripple Effect
17:35 Best for Me ~ Best for All
18:59 Feeling Really Good in Midlife
20:01 Starting Your Midlife Makeover
____________________
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.
For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifemakeovercoach
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themidlifemakeovercoach
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-d-whitmer-themidlifemakeovercoach
Newsletter: https://archive.aweber.com/newsletter/awlist5139835
Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/371736083351664
For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching
Blessings,
Cindy D. Whitmer
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Listen in to learn Cindy’s definition of the most important kind of makeover you can get in midlife. When is it time for a makeover? What stops you from going for everything you want? She teaches powerful questions about change, how to shift out of “shoulding” on yourself as well as the ripple effect your efforts can have on the world.
Chapters
01:35What is a Midlife Makeover?
05:18 When IS Midlife?
05:36 The Time for A Makeover
06:28 The Reality of Change
07:46 When Healing Is Needed
08:51 Powerful Questions About Change
13:05 My Dramatic Changes
16:01 The Most Important Kind of Makeover
16:47 Shoulding on Yourself
19:47 The Gentle Whys
20:32 Inside & Outside Changes
21:36 The Game Changer of Coaching
22:46 The Ripple Effect
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Today Cindy speaks with Dr. Raquel Muller, a trained psychologist & financial educator, who discusses seven important money milestones in midlife, the importance of self-compassion around your finances, what the “Rule of 72” is and how it affects your future, what a longevity economy means, and where to go for support and planning no matter what your financial circumstances are now.
______________________
Chapters
03:52 The Old & New Paradigms
07:30 Open to New Possibilities
08:53 It’s Never Too Late
10:28 Having the Conversations About Money
11:13 Self-Compassion Around Money in Midlife
11:52 Unlearning & Learning in Midlife
12:37 The Bare Bones of Our Finances & What to Do Now
14:22 The Seven Money Milestones
26:08 What You Need in Retirement & The Rule of 72
31:42 Where to Go For Financial Support & Planning
35:08 The Longevity Economy & The MIT Lab
37:56 The Future is Female & Grey
40:57 The Power of Our Contribution
44:48 How Money Works for Women (Book)
48:27 This Is Our Time
______________________
Dr. Raquel Muller is a trained psychologist, financial educator, coach, and motivational speaker. Dr. Muller harnesses the power of psychology, personal development, spirituality, and financial education to empower others, especially women, to pursue their physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and financial wellbeing so that they can bring their highest contribution to their families, to their communities, and to the world.An engaging and inspiring speaker, Dr. Raquel has been invited to speak at many women's organizations, including the Junior League of Portland and Eugene, Mom Owned Business, the Soroptimists, and various Chambers of Commerce in the Portland area. She has also been featured in several podcasts and TV presentations. Dr. Raquel offers educational content on money topics, as well as support for professional and entrepreneur women who want to gain control of their financial destiny.Born and raised in Panama, Dr. Raquel has been calling the PNW her home for the past 10 years. She is happily married for 26 years and has two teenagers, a dog, and a bunny. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with girlfriends, dancing, eating out, wine tasting, hiking, and playing drums.
Social media
https://www.facebook.com/raquel.a.muller/https://www.facebook.com/DrRaquelMuller/https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquel-muller-ph-d-financial-educator-for-women-entrepreneurs-52510988/
Website
https://howmoneyworks.com/raquelmuller
________________________
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.
For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
NewsletterYouTube
Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group.
For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching
Blessings,
Cindy D. Whitmer
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Maybe this year is going splendidly well for you, but maybe not. No matter what it’s been like, why not use the last few months to clean up your messes or reach another goal? We do not have to wait until January 1st to get into inspired action and create the lives we want. Listen in for guidance on ending the year on a strong note.
Chapters
02:12 Six Areas of Life
07:32 Two Powerful Questions to Ask Yourself
09:12 Visualize the Best Possible Outcome
10:49 Blocks or Obstacles
12:00 Steps You Need to Take
13:000 The Proper Midlife Mindset
15:26 Strengths & Resources
16:35 Who Can You Involve in the Process?
18:40 Map Out A Plan
20:44 3 Things You Need in Midlife to Accomplish Anything
________________________
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.
For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
NewsletterYouTube
Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group.
For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching
Blessings,
Cindy D. Whitmer
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Today Cindy talks with Sue Brightman, best-selling author, coach & consultant who interviewed 100 women over 50 and shared the results in her book, A Call to Further Becoming: The New Declaration from Women Over 50. Ms. Brightman defines Adulthood II, the importance of contribution, the beauty of sisterhood, and what it means to “blast out of the water” as we age. Think you are being selfish doing what you want? Think again. Ms. Brightman clarifies the positive ripple effect of experimenting with the new, feeling the freedom to be yourself, and the concept of “Done With That” as part of a recipe for further becoming.
Sue Brightman. Author, Women’s Leadership Coach, Conscious Business Consultant. Sue Brightman is here to help women respond to their highest calling in the world. Blasting out of the water worn-out narratives about women over 50 and supporting the new emerging century of women's leadership, Sue's research, writing, and services are aimed at shifting the balance of humanity's direction through affirmation and support of women. With 30 years as a Conscious Business consultant and organizational change expert to company giants such as Shell, General Motors, Huffington Post, Pulitzer Newspapers and giants in the tech, healthcare, and services industries, Sue pivoted her work to focus on the breakthrough new tracks being laid down by women. After interviewing 100 women in Adulthood II and identifying key themes at this stage, Sue wrote an Amazon best-selling book "A Call to Further Becoming: The New Declaration from Women Over 50." Given the evolutionary shift to which it points, she provides affirmation, information, and encouragement for women over 50 and emerging women who feel the tremendous promise in challenging work/life transitions. Sue offers workshops, group and one-on-one retreats, and is a coach to women of all ages who are being called to expand, express, and lead in new ways.
_______________________
Chapters
02:56 Blasting Out of the Water
03:48 Adulthood II
05:07 Disorientation vs. Excitement
09:05 Contribution
11:31 Retirement: A Shift vs. An End
11:47 Selfishness, Guilt, & Inspiration
15:32 Experimenting / Freedom
19:38 Done With That
22:19 Sisterhood
26:33 Loneliness & Scanning
20:12 Lynne Twist & “The Prophecy of the Bird of Humanity”
34:32 Leaving A Legacy
35:06 Further Becoming
________________________
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.
For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
NewsletterYouTube
Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group.
For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching
Blessings,
Cindy D. Whitmer
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Today Cindy talks with Elizabeth Kipp, who healed from over 40 years of chronic pain, including anxiety, panic attacks, and addiction. Now she guides others to unleash their healing power, find freedom from suffering, and live a thriving life. Listen in to Elizabeth’s powerful story of healing and transformation. Learn about the “habit” of pain, powerful questions to ask yourself when suffering and how to heal in three steps.
Elizabeth Kipp is a Stress Management and Historical Trauma Specialist who uses Trauma-Trained and Yoga-Informed Addiction Recovery Coaching, Ancestral Clearing®, Compassionate Inquiry, and Yoga to help people with their healing.
Elizabeth healed from over 40 years of chronic pain, including anxiety, panic attacks, and addiction. Now, in long-term recovery, she guides others to unleash their healing power, find freedom from suffering, and live a thriving life.
She is the best-selling author of “The Way Through Chronic Pain: Tools to Reclaim Your Healing Power.”
Book: https://bit.ly/TheWayThroughChronicPain
Website https://Elizabeth-Kipp.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKippStressManagement/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lizi.kipp/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkipp/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethkipp9855/videos
Free Offer: 5 Ways to Relieve Stress, Anxiety, & Fear https://bit.ly/5WaysToRelieveStress
Five Ways to Relieve Stress
Suffering from stress, anxiety, and fear in your life can lead to chronic pain. But it doesn’t have to be that way!
In fact, you’ll be amazed at the positive impact shifting your awareness around your experience with chronic pain has on shifting your physical well-being and your life as a whole.
Over five days, Elizabeth shares powerful, effective, and easy-to-implement tools she has used to unleash the healing power of the body, calm the mind, and live a more peaceful and fulfilled life.
_____________________
Chapters
01:06 Who is Elizabeth Kipp?
03:34 “The All That Is” of Healing
03:50 Listening Differently
07:10 Bridging the Gap & Dropping Resistance
08:05 The Habit of Pain
13:30 The Importance of the Present Moment in Healing
16:20 The Known & The Unknown
17:43 Our Historical Relationship with Pain
19:56 Powerful Pain Questions to Ask Yourself
22:55 Pain Is Information - The Currency of Transformation
24:07 What to Ask When You Feel Stuck
25:48 Where the Power Really Is
26:46 How to Heal Chronic Pain in Three Steps
38:37 The Mind-Body-Spirit Connection
43:00 The Russian Doll Analogy
46:20 The Greatest Healer
_______________________
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.
For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
NewsletterYouTube
Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group.
For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching
Blessings,
Cindy D. Whitmer
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Midlife is a time of growth and reflection. What if looking over your life could be easier and more meaningful?
What if a spiritual perspective gave you more peace of mind as you move forward? Today, Cindy shares “The Four Immutable Laws of the Spirit” created by Harrison Owen, who was a prominent business man, husband, father, grandfather, civil rights activist, health care advocate and founder of Open Space Technology, among other prestigious activities. When fully believed and applied, these laws can offer comfort and significance to all aspects of your life.
_________________________________
Chapters
01:42 Who was Harrison Owen?
04:12 The 4 Immutable Laws of the Spirit
04:59 There Are No Mistakes
06:48 Everything Happens For Us
07:20 Whoever is present are the right people
13:43 Whenever it begins is the right time
20:09 Whatever happens is the only thing that could have happened
25:21 When it’s over, it’s over
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.
For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
NewsletterYouTube
Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group.
For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching
Blessings,
Cindy D. Whitmer
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Total Acceptance is one of the qualities of radically healthy relationships, and today Cindy defines its nature while sharing several points to consider as you are developing this more strongly in your life. She challenges you with an Acceptance Activity and covers the benefits to bringing acceptance into every relationship you have. Then she teaches how to navigate a relationship with acceptance even when you cannot live with the differences you have with some.
_____________________________
Chapters
01:48 Resistance
02:33 Definition
03:08 Who Do You Want to Change?
04:07 What Accepting Someone Means
04:33 Cheryl & Jim’s Example
07:13 The #1 Way to Be More Accepting of Others
08:50 The “Perfect” Body
12:14 Non-Acceptance = Judgment
13:00 Right vs. Wrong
14:39 The Negativity vs. Positivity Lens
16:35 What Do You Want to Create?
18:25 My Confession
19:47 Toxicity ~ Is This What You Want?
22:03 Acceptance Activity
24:35 You Can Be That Space for Others
25:08 What Acceptance Offers
27:28 When You Cannot Live With Differences
34:33 A Challenge for You ____________________________________________________
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.
For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
NewsletterYouTube
Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group.
For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching
Blessings,
Cindy D. Whitmer
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Tafiq Akhir, “Mr. Menopause,” is a licensed menopause specialist and award-winning healthy aging expert who talks about approaching menopause with greater awareness while focusing primarily on health and vitality. He discusses the importance of creating more natural conversation between men and women about this quality of life experience that affects everyone at home and at work. He also compares menopause to the male version, andropause, and explores the divisiveness between genders with a strong message to be proactive no matter what.
Tafiq “Mr. Menopause” Akhir is a licensed menopause specialist and award-winning healthy aging expert with over two decades of experience. As a three-time author and corporate wellness consultant, Tafiq has dedicated his career to empowering women over 40 with proven evidence-based knowledge, tools, and support to confidently navigate their menopause journey. He’s the host of the Mr. Menopause Show, a menopause and healthy aging education series streaming on all major platforms, and Mr. Menopause on the Radio, available on iHeart Radio and Spotify. Tafiq’s mission is to guide 1,000,000 women in reclaiming their health and vitality during menopause.
Ready to take control of your menopause experience? S
tart with Tafiq’s complimentary Menopause Awareness Assessment here:
https://tafiq-th0bfvbp.scoreapp.com
Subscribe to the Mr. Menopause Weekly Newsletter here: https://www.tafiq.com/subscribe
_______________________________________________
Chapters
02:22 Why He Became Mr. Menopause
05:36 A Taboo Subject
07:12 Our Second Spring
08:03 A Foundation of Awareness
11:12 Not An Old Woman’s Issue
12:44 The Benefit of Talking About It
13:12 Bringing Men Into the Conversation
14:52 Andropause vs. Menopause
19:14 Divisiveness Between Genders
22:14 When Sex Hurts
25:24 Being Proactive in Midlife
26:54 Wholistic Approaches (HRT+)
29:58 Who to Look for For Help
34:24 Practical Ways to Feel Healthy & Vital
36:21 Cortisol: The Belly Fat Hormone
37:26 Muscle Building
39:14 Awareness & Decision Making
40:59 Weight Gain & Balancing Hormones
44:48 Focus on Health & Vitality - Feeling Better
46:26 A Quality of Life Issue
48:46 Menopause Awareness Assessment
_______________________
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.
For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
NewsletterYouTube
Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group.
For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching
Blessings,
Cindy D. Whitmer
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
No matter who you call your family, the word itself can be triggering. We love them. We hate them. We don’t know what to do about them. No matter what you’ve experienced, Cindy has guidance today on some of the best ways to navigate these chosen and non-chosen relationships. She also offers specific considerations to keep in mind as you work on finding the most peaceful, joyful way to continue to enjoy yours.
To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.
For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
NewsletterYouTube
Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group.
For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching
Blessings,
Cindy D. Whitmer
_______________________
Chapters
01:52 Family experiences range widely
02:30 Broad definitions of family
03:55 F = Focus
06:46 A = Amends
09:03 M = Meet them where they are
11:45 I = Include & Invite (or NOT!)
15:51 L = Love them
17:54 Y = Be Yourself
20:20 For parents who are empty nesters
22:16 You define your family
23:03 You define your boundaries
25:02 Ideas & expectations vary widely
26:57 You don’t owe anybody anything
29:38 The Four L’s in Family Life