The Habit Thrive Podcast ~ Self Care Habits, Mindfulness & Wellness Routines for Women 50 & Beyond

What is the absolute least amount that you can do right now to move, to shift, and to get unstuck?The answer is remarkably simple: just breathe.In this episode of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we are diving back into the world of "Movement Morsels" (a direct continuation of last week's Episode #208!). Today, we are exploring a beautiful, powerful truth: simply breathing is movement.This is not your typical podcast episode. There is no formal intro or outro. Instead, after a very brief setup, Lorrie guides you through a short, powerful 3-minute Breath Practice designed to help you tune out the noise of the external world and tune into the magnificent, hidden choreography happening inside your body.What You’ll Experience in This Breath Morsel: The Anatomy of the Inhale: Learn how your diaphragm moves downward like a gentle piston, massaging your liver, stomach, and pancreas to create space and boost digestion. The Hug of the Exhale: Visualize your diaphragm doming upward like an upside-down umbrella, nesting against your lungs and giving your heart a physical, soothing "hug." The Internal Pump: Understand how this rhythmic internal tide filters out stagnation, shifts heavy emotions, and signals absolute safety to your nervous system. External Release: Experience how tuning into your internal movement allows tight external muscles—like your neck, shoulders, and lower back—to completely melt and let go.How to use this episode: I highly recommend downloading or saving this specific episode to your favorite player. Come back to it at different times of the day, in different circumstances, and notice how it moves you.Mentioned in this Episode: Episode #208: Movement Morsels (Catch up on last week's episode to learn more about the philosophy behind minimal movement!)Enjoy the show?Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Your support helps us reach more women in their "Me Now Years" who are looking to create healthy, sustainable habits.Lorrie xoxoxLoving the show? Let’s connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comMemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.comPower & Purpose Daily Motivations: A Year of Coming Home to Yourself: Find it hereHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & BeyondLoving the show? Let’s connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comMemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.comHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond

Do you ever lie in bed at night with your mind racing—replaying conversations or worrying about what’s coming up?Today, on Episode #197 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, I’m sharing a simple practice I’ve been loving lately called the Best Possible Outcome Exercise: It's perfect for those nights when your mind just won’t settle down.Instead of replaying worries or overthinking, you'll learn to gently shift your thoughts by visualizing how things could go really well.Whether it’s an upcoming event, a conversation, or something that’s been weighing on you, I invite you to picture it like a movie—seeing, feeling, and experiencing the best possible outcome.It’s a way to give your mind something calming and optimistic to focus on before sleep.We're also going to talk about letting go—literally handing things over to your subconscious—and using your breath to help your body relax into rest.And if those “what if it goes wrong” thoughts pop up, we acknowledge them briefly and come back to trust: you can handle whatever comes.Think of this as your nighttime “ugh to hug” practice—one that helps you fall asleep with more ease and wake up feeling grounded, optimistic, and ready for your next best chapter.On this episode:The How of Happiness by Sonja LyubomirskyThe Me Now Women's Wellness WheelPower & Purpose Daily Motivations: A Year of Coming Home to Yourself: Find it hereLoving the show? Let’s connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comMemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.comHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & BeyondLoving the show? Let’s connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comMemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.comHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond

Have you ever travelled alone — navigating the airport, checking into a hotel, and realizing the adventure is completely up to you?In Episode #195 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, I'm reflecting on travelling solo through different stages of life — from backpacking in my 20s, to business trips in my 40s, to visiting my incredible 81-year-old mom in Mexico this week.After losing her husband last year, my mom continues to travel independently with a powerful mantra:“I can do this.”Solo travel — even something as simple as sitting in a café alone — can remind us of our independence, courage, and curiosity in our Me Now Years.Today, we're talking about why travelling alone can be empowering at any age and exploring 3 ways to travel boldly that tie directly into our Women's Wellness Wheel.1. Plan Your Routines: A little preparation creates confidence — from airport routines to cozy comforts on the plane.2. Create Connection: Travelling solo opens the door to unexpected conversations and meaningful connections with strangers.3. Choose Adventure: Take advantage of being somewhere new — sit in cafés, explore on your own, journal, or try something you wouldn’t normally do.Boldness doesn’t always mean big adventures.Sometimes it simply means trusting yourself and saying:“I can do this.” On this episode:The Me Now Women's Wellness WheelPower & Purpose Daily Motivations: A Year of Coming Home to Yourself: Find it hereLoving the show? Let’s connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comMemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.comHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & BeyondLoving the show? Let’s connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comMemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.comHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond

How do you decide what your next bold move is?On today's episode of the Habit Thrive Podcast, I'm inviting you to rise to the occasion of yourself.As women in our Me-Now Years, we are not starting from scratch. We are building on decades of experience, wisdom, resilience, and accomplishment.Before we ask, “What’s next?” I want us to pause and celebrate how far we’ve already come.I’m honoring my word of the year—bold—and encouraging you to reflect on your own guiding word for 2026.From that place of awareness and celebration, we are going to start exploring my evolving “Me-Now Women’s Wellness Wheel,” a simple life-design tool to help you identify what you’re already doing well and where you might want to make one small (or bold) move forward.This week, we focus on the first 3 of 8 areas: Connection, Health, and Brain Time. I'll walk you through a powerful exercise—write down one thing you’re already doing in each area, then choose one bold next step.That’s it. No overwhelm. Just intentional momentum.You are not behind. You are not beginning from zero. You are rising—from everything you’ve already built.Let’s move forward—boldly.On this episode:The Me Now Women's Wellness WheelPower & Purpose Daily Motivations: A Year of Coming Home to Yourself: Find it hereLoving the show? Let’s connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comMemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.comHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & BeyondLoving the show? Let’s connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comMemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.comHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond

Self-acceptance. Self-compassion. Self-love. Self-care.Today, on Episode #191 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we explore how research shows that these four practices are deeply connected, but they are not interchangeable.Self-acceptance reduces internal conflict and builds emotional stability.Self-compassion lowers stress and increases resilience after setbacks — and contrary to popular belief, it actually strengthens motivation.Self-love shapes identity and self-worth, influencing the boundaries we set and the long-term choices we make.Self-care, the behavioural piece, reinforces well-being through consistent, supportive action that improves sleep, mood, stress levels, and overall health.Sometimes we don’t need another routine. Sometimes we need to accept where we are; to soften the inner critic; to remember that we are worthy of care, joy, and respect.And, sometimes, we simply need one small action that supports our body and spirit today.I'll also offer four grounded affirmations you can carry with you as you move through your week.If you’ve been feeling stuck, discouraged, or unsure where to begin, this conversation will gently guide you back to yourself.On this episode:Power & Purpose Daily Motivations: A Year of Coming Home to Yourself: Find it hereLoving the show? Let’s connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comMemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.comHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & BeyondLoving the show? Let’s connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comMemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.comHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond

Have you ever had one of those nights where your body is ready for sleep—but your mind has other plans?Today, on Episode #189 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we explore a gentler approach to nighttime rest: Not forcing the mind to quiet down, but allowing the heart to calm the mind.Drawing from mindfulness, heart coherence research, and inspiration from the monks currently walking for peace, we look at how the heart can become a safe landing place for worries, replayed conversations, and uncertainty about the future.You’ll learn why the heart doesn’t argue with thoughts—it holds them—and how practices like gratitude, appreciation, and heart-focused awareness can help soothe the nervous system and guide you back toward rest.As we close January and open ourselves to what February may bring, this episode is an invitation to soften, settle, and remember that peace begins within.✨ You’re not broken. You’re human. And your heart already knows the way. On this episode:Power & Purpose Daily Motivations: A Year of Coming Home to Yourself: Find it hereLoving the show? Let’s connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comMemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.comHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & BeyondLoving the show? Let’s connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comMemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.comHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond

Have you ever noticed that it’s not always the big things that throw you off balance, but the small, familiar habits that quietly pull you away from your center?In this week’s episode of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we're having a gentle, reflective conversation about the habits, patterns, routines, and even conversations that may be subtly unsteadying us — often without even realizing it.Building on last week’s episode about the habits that steady us, we're exploring the other side of the coin: The everyday habits that feel normal and comfortable, yet leave us feeling tense, depleted, or off-kilter.This is not about judgment or fixing yourself.It’s about awareness, curiosity, and choice:Why are unsteadying habits often subtle, familiar, and easy to miss?How is constant news consumption and unbounded screen time keeping our nervous system on high alert?Are you noticing how you feel after scrolling, watching, or listening?How do social conversations rooted in fear, worry, or drama affect your emotional balance?When you utilize your awareness and decide when to engage, listen, shift the topic, or step back, you take control back from those detrimental habits!Remember: Having these habits does not make you wrong!It simply makes you human.The invitation this week is not to change everything, but to notice:What steadies youWhat subtly unsteadies youAnd what small, compassionate shifts might help you feel more grounded On this episode:Power & Purpose Daily Motivations: A Year of Coming Home to Yourself: Find it hereLoving the show? Let’s connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comMemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.comHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & BeyondLoving the show? Let’s connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comMemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.comHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond

Welcome to 2026, Habit Thrivers!Today, in this very first Habit Thrive Podcast episode of 2026, I hope to set the tone for a new year that’s not about rigid resolutions, but about intention, alignment, and self-trust.You may have noticed that traditional New Year goals or resolutions have fallen out of favor over the years (especially for those of us in our “Me Now” years).That harsh “fix yourself and push harder” energy may no longer feel aligned with who you are in this stage of your life.If this is you, I want to instead issue a bold invitation — a phrase that really landed for me as I wrapped up 2025, and one that feels like a much more supportive way to move forward.To me, an invitation is never about pressure or persuasion; it’s a soft opening, a gentle doorway, and a reminder that real change happens when we choose it for ourselves.In 2026, give yourself permission to pause, to breathe, to listen inward, and to trust yourself and the science that supports sustainable change.Join me in moving forward in a way that feels right for you, with curiosity instead of expectation and compassion instead of critique.Today's episode is a reminder that growth doesn’t require force—just trust, kindness, and the confidence to choose what aligns with who you truly are.On this episode:Power & Purpose Daily Motivations: A Year of Coming Home to Yourself: Find it hereLoving the show? Let’s connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comMemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.comHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & BeyondLoving the show? Let’s connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comMemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.comHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond