About this episode

The episode discusses how to eliminate negative influences and find purpose in midlife by setting boundaries and managing energy.

Are you ready to stop feeling like an “old rag being rung out” by the negative people in your life? For “Girlfriends Of A Certain Age” in our 50s, energy is a precious resource—and it’s time to fiercely protect it. In this brutally honest episode, we dive into the six essential “life hacks” that will help you recharge, set boundaries, and finally achieve your purpose and legacy in a “post AI world”. 🚨Energy Hack 1: Boundary Setting is Resistance 🚨 Learn how to use “next level mind jiujitsu” to set firm boundaries and eliminate the negative people and “dark Forces” around us. We discuss why narcissists are a “bottomless pit” who “will never get enough energy from you”, and why protecting your energy is the ultimate act of “resistance” against manipulation. It’s time to be a “recovering good girl” and declare, “Mama does not want to be a puppet anymore”. Shadow Work: We explore how deep personal “Shadow work” helps you look at your fears and uncover the root causes of exhaustion, moving you away from trying to “perform for anyone else”. Tempo Management: Learn to honor your body’s true rhythms and shift into the “slow lane” when needed, recognizing that your energy is like the…

People in this episode

Hosts: Flesché Hesch, Jessica Neighbor

Topics covered

• midlife
• energy management
• boundaries
• narcissism
• purpose
• shadow work

Keywords

• energy suckers
• narcissists
• boundaries
• shadow work
• midlife purpose
• energy management

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