Summary

In this weeks episode Stuart and Ben learn from Midlife Coach, Mel Statner, about her she took a journey from feeling stuck in her life to becoming a transformative midlife coach for others. She talks throughthe two key emotional states and practical tools and mindset changes to overcome mental barriers, embrace challenges. All of these skills she has learnt through extensive research from leading practitioners around the reprograming of how the brain works to overcome challenge, in everyday life.

Stuart and Ben also have their usual chat about their highs and lows, discus The Big Question and Ben shares his weekly Dad Joke!

If you are wanting to gain support from Mel to grow your life, you can reach out to her directly through her website or by emailing her directly at mel@nomorewasteddays.co.uk

Don't forget that you can also get in touch with Stuart and Ben about your Parenting Business stories, questions, Big Questions or Dad jokes, by either leaving a comment or emailing us at podcast@parentingbusiness.com

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Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Mel Statner and her journey from struggle to empowerment02:30 - The concept of looking up or down in mental health and resilience04:00 - The spiral of mental health and small wins for momentum07:00 - How to catch and shift negative thoughts to positive states10:15 - The two states of being: primal versus powerful13:05 - Personal story: overcoming life crisis with mindset tools15:30 - The role of neuroplasticity in aging and change20:00 - Why societal beliefs about aging and health are myths22:15 - The importance of community and support in transformation27:00 - The power of decision over belief in changing habits like smoking or weight loss32:00 - The flawed educational focus on pass/fail and its impact on self-worth36:00 - How mindset and social beliefs shape our purpose and worth42:00 - The neurobiology of belief, pain, and body-mind connection48:00 - Setting clear goals and visualizing possibilities in limited timeframes55:00 - Practical strategies for managing cravings and resistance62:00 - Accepting life as it is, stopping resistance, and non-attachment66:00 - The exponential effect of small improvements and persistence68:00 - How to reach out for coaching and support without barriers70:00 - Final thoughts: empowerment through mindset, community, and continuous progress