I’m Done! Now What?

Episode 309: Why Healthy Eating Feels So Hard & Finding Your Next Chapter at 65

I’m Done! Now What?

Show Notes

In this episode, Trisha and I answer two questions from our lovely listeners. The first is from someone approaching 65 who feels like they’ve hit a wall.Wondering what’s next, what will excite them again, and how to move forward without slowing down. We talk about this stage of life and how to navigate it. The second is about the discomfort that comes with eating better.That moment where you know what to do… but another part of you pushes back. The “I don’t want the broccoli” voice. We talk about why this happens and how to start responding to it differently. Click play and let’s dive in. To apply for membership to Jessica’s Thrive Academy go towww.jessicacooke.ie/apply To contact Trisha for more information on Therapy and Counselling services: [email protected] 725 750 About Trisha McHale: Trisha is a Psychotherapist and Director of Mind & Body Works Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre, based in Galway, with centres in Galway and Dublin. Their team of over 50 Psychotherapists and Psychologists work with adults, couples, adolescents, and children, offering therapies including CBT, EMDR, and Art Therapy. They also run a low-cost counselling service.

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