Show Notes: Summary: Valerie reflects on the changes that occur during the holiday season, particularly when long-held traditions are disrupted. She discusses the emotions that can arise when family dynamics shift, such as when children get married and start spending holidays with their in-laws. Valerie encourages listeners to embrace these…
Show Notes: Summary: Valerie Hatcher discusses the roles of fixers and enablers in our lives, focusing on the importance of recognizing these patterns and finding a balance between supporting and enabling others. She explores various roles, such as parenting, partnerships, grandparenting, and caregiving, and provides practical strategies for breaking the…
Show Notes: Summary: Valerie discusses the topic of ageism and its impact on women over 50. Ageism is a type of discrimination based on age, which includes assumptions that older women are frail, useless, or behind the times. Valerie highlights five areas where ageism is often observed: society, the workplace,…
Show Notes Summary: Valerie discusses breast health and cancer screening awareness in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. She emphasizes the increased risk of breast cancer as women age and the importance of regular self-checks and mammograms. She also provides lifestyle habits that can help prioritize breast health, such as…
Show Notes: Summary: Valerie discusses the concept of midlife as a calling rather than a crisis in this episode of Five to Thrive. She shares personal stories of individuals who have embraced their midlife calling and offers actionable steps to shift from crisis to calling. Valerie emphasizes the importance of…