Creating Midlife Calm: Coping Skills for Stress & Anxiety in Family, Work & Relationships
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 confident version of yourself.
In Creating Midlife Calm, you’ll discover how to:
- Be happier, more present, and more effective at home and work.
- Transform stress and anxiety into powerful tools that boost your clarity, energy, and confidence.
- Cultivate calm and joy through practical, affordable coping skills that help you handle life’s daily challenges.
Join MJ Murray Vachon, LCSW, a seasoned therapist with over 50,000 hours of clinical experience and 32 years teaching mental wellness, as she guides you to reclaim your inner calm. Learn to stay grounded in the present, navigate midlife transitions with clarity, and build emotional resilience using proven coping tools.
Every Monday, MJ dives into real stories and science-backed insights to help you shift from anxious to centered—ending each episode with an “Inner Challenge” you can practice right away. Then, on Thursdays, she shares a brief follow-up episode that connects, deepens, or expands the week’s topic, helping you apply these skills in real life.
Let’s evolve from crisis to calm—and make midlife your most balanced and fulfilling chapter yet.
🎧 Start with listener favorite Ep. 138 to feel the difference calm can make.
Creating Midlife Calm: Coping Skills for Stress & Anxiety in Family, Work & Relationships
Latest Episodes
Ep. 325 The 5 Minute Coping Skill To Reduce Anxiety & Allow You To Enjoy The Present
Does anxiety about a problem keep taking over your thoughts even when you want to be present for what’s happening right in front of you?You don’t have to solve every problem before you can bring your attention back to your life.<...
Ep. 324: How to Stop Feeling Pulled in Too Many Directions To Decrease Anxiety, Stress & Overwhelm in Midlife
Do you ever feel like work, family, relationships and responsibilities are all competing for your attention—even when you’re trying to focus on just one thing?You don’t need to give up the roles that matter to you to feel less pulled...
Ep. 323 Why Wearing So Many Hats Can Leave You Feeling Anxious, Overwhelmed and Never in the Right Place
Do you wear a lot of hats in midlife and still feel like you’re always behind?You’re not alone, and there may be a reason it feels so hard to keep up.In this episode, you’ll discover:1. Why the many rol...
Ep. 322 How To Cope With Tragedy & Trauma, So You Can Ease Anxiety & Stop Feeling Overwhelmed, Even When There's Nothing You Can Do To Fix The Situation
When something painful and tragic happens that you can’t fix, anxiety, stress and overwhelm can show up in ways you don’t expect.Learning to notice what you need can help you move through the experience without demanding that you fee...
Ep. 321 How To Regulate Your Nervous System When Anxiety, Stress & Overwhelm Take Over, So You Can Breathe Again
Anxiety, stress and overwhelm can affect your nervous system in very different ways.Knowing whether you’re becoming more activated or starting to shut down can help you choose the coping skill your nervous system needs.In this...