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Creating Midlife Calm: Coping Skills for Stress & Anxiety in Family, Work & Relationships

MJ Murray Vachon LCSW
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Coping Skills for Midlife Stress and Anxiety in Family, Work & Relationships

Forget the midlife crisis—how about creating midlife calm? The anxiety and stress of this life stage can drain your energy, fuel overthinking, and make it hard to enjoy what should be the best years of your life. This podcast offers practical coping skills to help you reduce anxiety, manage stress, and rediscover a calmer... more

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What if your resolutions could feel doable instead of draining?

You deserve goals that support you, not stress you out.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How creating resolutions that align with your demanding life reduces midlife anxiety and cr... more

Why do midlife resolutions feel so stressful—and why don’t they seem to stick, no matter how hard you try?

You’re not alone if January brings pressure instead of calm, let’s change this!

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1.     Why “trying harder”... more

Does the pressure to “get it right” in 2026 already have your anxiety rising?

If you’re in midlife, January often brings more stress than calm—and it’s time for a different way forward.

1.    Learn why typical resolutions often fail and fuel anxiety,... more

Are you craving a gentler and fun way to close out 2025? 

Why not reflect on 2025 with calm, abundance and connection?

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1.    A simple and festive five-minute practice to calm midlife anxiety and stress as you bring 2... more

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Beth Kavanaugh
Hospice nurse with nearly two decades of experience
Hospice Care
Episode: Ep. 206 Death Isn’t Creepy: How Reflecting on Mortality Calms Midlife Anxiety & Stress
Rebecca Hunter
Therapist specializing in high sensitivity
Take Out Therapy
Episode: Ep. 173 Why Understanding Your High Sensitivity Is Essential To Reduce Stress, Anxiety & Overwhelm In Midlife
Jay Caponegro
A very healthy 53-year-old father of four and husband, diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer.
Senior Director of Community Engagement at Notre Dame
Episode: Ep. 156 A Midlife Couple Shares Their Journey With Pancreatic Cancer, Stress, Anxiety, and Coping Skills
Lynn Caponegro
Nurse and supportive partner of Jay in his cancer journey.
Episode: Ep. 156 A Midlife Couple Shares Their Journey With Pancreatic Cancer, Stress, Anxiety, and Coping Skills
Dr. Connie Chacko
Expert in hormonal health and wellness for midlife women
Episode: Ep. 141 The 3 Essential Hormones You Must Balance in Midlife for Less Anxiety, Stress, Better Sleep, and a Healthier Weight
Julie Hamilton
Professional trainer with over 10 years of experience.
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Episode: Ep. 82 Stopping The Midlife Spread Your Way By Getting Off The Couch
Unnamed College Student
A college student from St. Charles, Illinois, majoring in marketing and psychology.
Episode: Ep. 79 Mental Wellness: Having Fun Building Self-Confidence & Self-Awareness with the Enneagram! (Part 1 Internal Self-Awareness)
Unknown Guest
A young man who shares insights about immigration and mental wellness.
Episode: Ep. 77 Mental Wellness: Anxiety and the Immigration Journey: Practical Coping Skills
Unnamed Student
A high school senior majoring in science pre-professional studies, from Minnesota.
Episode: Ep. 75 Mental Wellness: Coping Skills to Improve Relationships with People Who Hold Different Views!

Host

MJ Murray Vachon
Licensed clinical social worker with over 50,000 hours of clinical experience. She is dedicated to teaching mental wellness techniques and guiding individuals towards a calmer, more centered existence. Her warmth and expertise enrich each episode, making the experience both informative and relatable.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Science and strategy

    I love MJ’s why behind the what. And her calming voice is a perfect preview for the calming experience during (and after episodes).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amybehimer
    United States3 months ago
  • A gentle return to myself.

    These episodes were like a deep breath I didn’t know I needed. MJ doesn’t just share ideas, she reminds you of truths you already know but keep forgetting. Her calm, grounded voice brought me back to the present and gave me practical ways to stay there. This is medicine for midlife.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FreeRangeThinking
    United States3 months ago
  • Outstanding

    This is a total game changer since I found this podcast for me and my family. Thankyou so much

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mpreps
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Calming Vibe

    MJ’s voice immediately sets the tone for each episode! Her tone and pace make it easy to listen and absorb the information. I love that she shares personal insights and reflections on her own life and explains how to incorporate it into your skill set.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EmmieB05
    United States3 months ago
  • Practical Tips for Reducing Anxiety and Stress

    MJ provides great practical strategies for dealing with stress. I could easily find myself in the subjects she brings up. And I found her solutions to be easy to implement and effective. You can tell she has a lot of experience helping people with mental wellness. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SmithTodd
    Canadaa year ago

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Many listeners feel empowered by the actionable challenges at the end of each episode, which encourage immediate personal application.
The engaging storytelling style resonates well, making the content relatable and easy to absorb.
Listeners appreciate the calming presence of the host, noting her ability to transform complex ideas into practical coping strategies.
Feedback highlights the effectiveness of the techniques shared, often leading to positive changes in their daily lives.

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Ep. 207 Death as a Teacher: How Thinking About Mortality Strengthens Midlife Coping Skills for Stress & Anxiety
Q: From your perspective, how can the 45-year-old, the 58-year-old, the 71-year-old, how can they hold this inevitable fact that we will die someday?
Acknowledging the reality of death requires inner fortitude and self-care practices, as it helps people deal with their emotions and works as a foundation for acceptance.
Ep. 174 Why Sensitivity Isn’t Your Problem—It’s Your Superpower (If You Learn to Use It)
Q: What should someone do if they are just discovering they are a highly sensitive person?
They should work on understanding their emotions and their relationship with themselves, learning to be present in life.
Ep. 149 Trump’s Tariffs Spiked One Midlife Listener’s Anxiety & Stress and 3 Coping Skills Helped
Q: What were the coping skills that you tried?
Abby implemented the 7-minute and 20-minute meditations and turned off news alerts to manage her anxiety better.
Ep. 149 Trump’s Tariffs Spiked One Midlife Listener’s Anxiety & Stress and 3 Coping Skills Helped
Q: On a scale of 1 to 10, how anxious does all of this make you feel?
Abby felt like her anxiety level was at an 8 or 9, primarily due to job instability and feeling uncertain about finances.
Ep. 145 Tried & Tested Transformative Coping Skills for Midlife Stress & Anxiety & How They REALLY Work
Q: What do you think are the takeaways about this episode for our listeners today?
When you are feeling an emotion, there is going to be a period of time where it feels like too much. We need to make that normal. There's a huge payoff from feeling that, which is aim. Additionally, the pre-work you do to set a boundary is almost more important than the moment of setting the boundary.

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The content covers coping strategies for managing stress and anxiety, particularly during the midlife phase. It emphasizes practical tools and methods to transform anxious feelings into positive outcomes, like clarity and confidence. The episodes often feature personal insights, relatable anecdotes, and evidence-based approaches that encourage listeners to find calm in their daily lives. The host provides straightforward techniques and challenges, making the material accessible and actionable, which likely resonates with individuals experiencing the complexities of midlife transitions. Unique to this content is the blend of therapeutic insights and personal storytelling, aimed at creating a nurturing environment for listeners navigating the... more

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