Ep. 5 - The Real Cost of Being "Too Busy"

Have you ever caught yourself saying "yes" to someone...when every part of you wanted to say "no"? For so many women in midlife, people-pleasing feels like second nature…putting everyone else's needs before your own, keeping the peace at all costs, and feeling guilty for setting boundaries. But what if this pattern is the very thing keeping you stuck in old unhealthy patterns? In this week's episode of Life Is Now… Do It While You Can, Suzanne Oshima, Life Coach for Women in Midlife, sits down with Heidi Gustafson, a People-Pleasing Recovery Coach, a Board-Certified Hypnotist, and host of the Mastering Midlife with Heidi podcast to talk about how to finally break free from people-pleasing and start honoring yourself first. Heidi shares her deeply personal turning point in her life, after a painful third marriage ended on New Year's Day 2018.  She faced the hard truth…she was the common denominator in relationships where she felt disrespected and unseen. That painful insight launched her healing journey through Codependents Anonymous and powerful subconscious rewiring through hypnosis. Her biggest A-ha? Your beliefs drive your behaviors. When you change the belief ("I'm only worthy if I keep everyone happy"), you can finally change the habit (overgiving, apologizing, saying yes). This episode is an empowering roadmap for women in midlife who are ready to stop people pleasing, start speaking up, and create healthy, authentic relationships without guilt. In this inspiring conversation for women in midlife, you'll learn: Why people-pleasing isn't "nice", it's a form of self-abandonment. How to rewire the subconscious beliefs that keep you stuck in old patterns. The connection between boundaries, self-respect, and true freedom. How to stop attracting takers and start building balanced, healthy relationships. Simple ways to start putting your needs first, without guilt. If you're ready to stop living for everyone else and start showing up for you, this episode will help you take your power back — one brave "no" at a time. Because midlife isn't the time to keep pleasing others — it's the time to finally please yourself. Connect with Suzanne: Suzanne's Website: https://suzanneoshima.com Join The Circle of Love Sisterhood: https://suzanneoshima.com/circle-of-love-sisterhood/ It's Never Too Late to Make New Friends eBook: https://suzanneoshima.com/friends-ebook/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fb.suzanneoshima Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzanne_oshima/ Connect with Heidi: Heidi's Website: https://www.masteringmidlifewithheidi.com/  

Ever felt like it's too late to change your life? You're not alone. In this inspiring episode of Life is Now…Do It While You Can, Suzanne Oshima, Life Coach for Women in Midlife, sits down with Jen Marples, host of The Jen Marples Show and creator of the You're Not Too F**ing Old* movement — a rallying cry reminding women that midlife is just the beginning. Jen shares the moment that changed everything — overhearing a woman who was 60 in a yoga studio say, "I'm just going to give up." Those words sparked her mission to help women see that they are never too old to reinvent themselves or chase their dreams. Together, Suzanne and Jen talk about the mindset shift that can transform everything: decide. Decide to believe in yourself. Decide to take the next step. Decide that your best life starts now. Whether you're redefining your purpose, craving change, or ready to take your dreams off the back burner, this episode will remind you that life coaching for women in midlife isn't about slowing down — it's about rising up. Connect with Suzanne: Suzanne's Website: https://suzanneoshima.com Join The Circle of Love Sisterhood: https://suzanneoshima.com/circle-of-love-sisterhood/ It's Never Too Late to Make New Friends eBook: https://suzanneoshima.com/friends-ebook/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fb.suzanneoshima Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzanne_oshima/ Connect with Jen: Jen's Website: www.jenmarples.com Find Jen on Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenmarples/ https://www.instagram.com/jenmarples/ https://www.instagram.com/thejenmarplesagency https://www.instagram.com/thejenmarplesshow/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jenmarples    

Have you ever looked back on your life and thought, "I wish I had done that when I had the chance"? For so many women in midlife, the regrets aren't about what we did—they're about what we didn't do. The trip we never took. The dream we pushed aside. The move we were too afraid to make. In this week's episode of Life is Now…Do It While You Can, Suzanne Oshima, Life Coach for Women in Midlife, shares why living with no regrets matters more than ever in this chapter of life. Through her own story of leaving everything behind to follow her dream of moving to New York City—and inspiring her niece to pursue her dream of moving to Australia—Suzanne shows us what it truly means to live fully in midlife. Because here's the truth: waiting for the "perfect time" can easily turn into never. And years from now, the last thing you want is to look back and say, "What if?" In this episode on life coaching for women in midlife, you'll discover: Why the biggest regrets often come from the things we never tried How to push through fear and take the leap anyway Why one decision can create a ripple effect that changes your whole life How to handle naysayers and go after your dream, even when others don't understand If you've been holding back on something you really want—this episode is your wake-up call. Midlife isn't the time to settle. Life is happening right now. Don't wait. Do it while you can. 💗 Connect with Suzanne: Suzanne's Website: https://suzanneoshima.com Join The Circle of Love Sisterhood: https://suzanneoshima.com/circle-of-love-sisterhood/ It's Never Too Late to Make New Friends eBook: https://suzanneoshima.com/friends-ebook/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fb.suzanneoshima Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzanne_oshima/

Midlife is the perfect time to stop settling and start living your bucket list. In this episode, Life Coach for Women in Midlife, Suzanne Oshima, sits down with Maria Leonard Olsen , Author of 50 After 50, to explore how saying "yes" to new experiences can spark courage to live your best life now!

Are you settling for "just OK"? Suzanne Oshima, Life Coach for Women Over 50, shares how one small change can create a ripple effect that transforms your life for the better.

Don't let distractions derail your dream. Suzanne Oshima, Life Coach for Women Over 50, shares how to let go of what you can't control and stay focused on your dreams and goals in midlife.

From fractured relationships with siblings to painful distance from adult children or aging parents, Life Coach for Women Over 50, Suzanne Oshima and Professor of Psychology & Author, Dr. Thema Bryant share how true healing begins with tending to your own heart first.

Do you miss old friends who you lost touch with? Suzanne Oshima, Life Coach for Women Over 50, reminds you it's never too late to reconnect — sometimes, all it takes is one simple message or call that can reignite the old friendship your heart has been missing.

Fear isn't a stop sign—it's a guide when you're growing. In this episode, Life Coach for Women Over 50, Suzanne Oshima, and Master Certified Life Coach and Midlife Mentor, Suzy Rosenstein share how to move through fear, trust yourself, and boldly create your next chapter in midlife.

Suzanne Oshima, Life Coach for Women Over 50, shares the powerful wake-up call of being diagnosed with cancer — and how it completely shifted the way she chooses to spend her most valuable resource, her time. This heartfelt episode is a reminder that your time and life are far too precious to waste on people or things that don't truly matter. It's about making intentional choices, protecting your energy, and investing your moments in what genuinely matters to you… starting now.