S9 E122 From Fear to Healing: A Midlife Wellness Conversation

In this heartfelt conversation, Robin sits down with Michelle to talk about what real healing actually looks like—especially in midlife. Together, they explore mindset, fear, food sensitivities, rest, and the power of small, intentional shifts. This episode is a reminder that healing isn’t linear, perfection isn’t required, and your story matters. If you’re navigating midlife changes and craving a more empowered, whole-body approach to wellness, this one is for you.
What We Talk About
How fear and mindset can directly impact health
Why healing takes time (and why that’s okay)
Food sensitivities, experimentation, and listening to your body
The importance of rest, recovery, and slowing down
Whole-life nourishment beyond just food
Lifestyle medicine and holistic health practices
Community, accountability, and celebrating small wins
Finding balance and defining your non-negotiables
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction & Journey to Health
07:55 – Overcoming Fear & Mindset Shifts
16:00 – The Importance of Healing & Rest
24:00 – Navigating Midlife & Hormonal Changes
30:00 – Food Sensitivities & Personal Experiments
33:08 – Mindset & Nutrition
35:54 – Building Community for Support & Healing
37:49 – Pillars of Whole-Life Nourishment
42:12 – Small Shifts for Big Changes
44:46 – Accountability & Commitment
49:02 – Integrating Lifestyle Medicine
52:00 – Balance & Life Non-Negotiables
Key Takeaways
Everybody’s story matters.
Fear can keep the body stuck in sickness.
Healing requires patience and compassion.
Mindset shifts are foundational to wellness.
Rest is not optional—it’s essential.
Good enough truly is better than perfect.
You get to choose what you eat and how you feel.
Self-care is not selfish.
Empower yourself to say “no.”
Your body is always communicating—listen and experiment.
Community support accelerates healing.
Small shifts create big, sustainable change.
Accountability deepens commitment.
Balance is the key to long-term health.
Daily kindness toward yourself matters.
Celebrate the small wins—they keep you moving forward.
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Robin Jonas is a holistic health coach and host of Healthy Habits for a Healthier Home. She helps midlife women—especially empty-nest mamas—put themselves back at the forefront of their lives through small, sustainable, whole-body shifts. Robin teaches wellness through a holistic lens, focusing on nutrition, mindset, movement, spirituality, home environment, and daily habits that support long-term health.
About Michelle
Michelle Dwyer takes a holistic, compassionate approach to wellness, helping clients create realistic, sustainable changes that support energy, vitality, and confidence. Rooted in whole, nutrient-dense foods, gut health, and lifestyle balance, her work emphasizes plant-based nutrition, blood sugar regulation, and strategic supplementation when needed. Having navigated her own health challenges, Michelle understands the overwhelm of the journey and guides clients with clarity and care. She is a Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist®, Certified Nutrition Consultant, holds a Master of Science in Health and Nutrition Education, and is a trained Hormone Cure Coach.
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