I'm Joy.

​

Midlife is hard. I'm here to help.

• Midlife is like cruising down the interstate at 80 mph then coming to a screeching halt. You've got physical and hormonal changes and a host of symptoms like hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and mood swings. 
   

• Identify and Self-worth: Your identity and self-worth change after spending years taking care of your kids. You feel a sense of lost purpose, decreased self-esteem, and have questions about unfulfilled dreams and ambitions.
   

• Career and Financial Concerns: Midlife can be a time for career reassessment. You question if you are on the right path or if you desire more meaningful work. You may also face ageism in the workplace, or financial challenges related to retirement savings or changes in household income.
   

• Relationship Shifts: The dynamic with partners and friends often changes. Long-term partnerships may feel stagnant, and you may re-evaluate the fulfillment you receive from your connections. You may also find yourself in a new caregiving role for aging parents.
   

• Mental and Emotional Well-being: The combination of these challenges can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and depression. You may may feel isolated, as if you are "silently struggling," and may internalize your problems, leading to self-criticism.

How a Life Coach Can Help

A life coach provides a structured and supportive environment for women to navigate these transitions. Unlike a therapist who may focus on past issues, a life coach concentrates on the present and helps a client create a roadmap for the future.

​

• Providing Clarity and Direction: I help you move from feeling "stuck" to having a clear sense of purpose. By asking probing questions, I help you identify core values, strengths, and passions that may have been overlooked or set aside. This process allows you to define what you truly want for your next chapter.
   

• Dismantling Limiting Beliefs: Many midlife women carry self-limiting beliefs or imposter syndrome that holds them back. I help challenge these negative thought patterns and replace them with a more confident mindset.
   

• Creating an Actionable Plan: We work together collaboratively to set realistic, meaningful goals and offer accountability needed to achieve them. This turns overwhelming feelings into manageable, step-by-step actions that lead to tangible progress.
   

• Establishing Self-Care and Boundaries: You're accustomed to putting others first; I emphasize the non-negotiable importance of prioritizing your own health and well-being. I help you set healthy boundaries, manage stress, and create sustainable routines that support your personal needs.
   

• Reclaiming Identity and Purpose: Through the coaching process, I help you to see midlife not as a crisis, but as a "midlife adventure" filled with opportunities for personal growth, self-discovery, and renewed purpose.
  
  Let's get started! --Joy