210: Why Joy Feels So Hard Right Now: Midlife and the Double Whammy
About this episode
This episode discusses the challenges of finding joy in midlife and introduces the July Joy series focused on reconnecting with hope and gratitude.
Have you ever looked around and thought, "Life is good... so why do I still feel so heavy?" If that question has crossed your mind lately, you're not alone. In this episode of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we're talking about why joy can feel surprisingly difficult right now, especially for women in midlife. Between the demands of work, family, aging parents, changing roles, and the constant noise of the world around us, it's no wonder so many of us are carrying a weight we can't quite explain. This isn't about forcing positivity or pretending everything is okay. It's about understanding why our nervous systems may be craving something different. This episode also kicks off our July Joy series, where we'll spend the next month exploring simple, meaningful ways to reconnect with hope, gratitude, connection, and the quiet moments that help us feel like ourselves again. Your invitation this week is beautifully simple: Stop chasing happiness and start noticing the small pockets of peace that are already waiting for you. Joy may not be something you have to create—it may be something you've simply forgotten how to notice. Lorrie xoxox Loving the show? Let’s connect! Find me: Facebook…
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