EP 86: Are you curious about facing your biggest fears and self limiting beliefs? I am too old, this is too hard, everyone is watching me, or what if I failed? Are you craving and seeking more meaning, fulfillment and moments of bravery? What would it feel like to get out of your comfort zone? Have you tasted the joy of overcoming your fears? And, the “rush” of the win.  Are you ready to say yes to the midlife remix and put yourself first? Want to learn how to “exercise bravery” for new confidence and power in midlife? Then this episode is for you! Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in an inspiring and open conversation called “QUIET FIRE & GETTING GUTSY IN MIDLIFE”. My guest Dr. Leah Katz is a well-recognized clinical psychologist, author, and mother of two. She specializes in mental health issues among teenage girls and women. She wrote the book Gutsy Mindfulness Practices for Everyday Bravery (one of my personal favorites), and we are getting into all the details of her approach to depression and anxiety and what it takes to live a life that is fulfilling and deeply connected. I know what you’re thinking… sign me up!  Some Highlights:  Quiet fires and wanting to feel seen  The power of letting go of “all-or-nothing” thinking  What is mindfulness and how can it help you to get “unstuck” Creating small shifts in your daily life  It’s never too late to make a change in your life You can grow your self-awareness and self-compassion (listen to find out how)  Growing and maturing with your partner in a marriage  There can be beauty in failure  Anxiety and perfectionism are about a craving for certainty Respond to things and then make more intentional decisions based on that The importance of being a person outside of your relationship  Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me! THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/86 THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theflexibleneurotic/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC WEBSITE: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC EMAIL: sarah@theflexibleneurotic.com