<p>In this moving and inspiring episode, I chat to a wise, gentle mid-lifer called Karen Villet. Karen is a cancer survivor, mother and (since we recorded this conversation) now a functional medicine health coach.</p> <p>You'll hear about:</p> <ul><li>The importance of releasing self-criticism to make space for self-compassion and growth.</li><li>The difference between surviving and <i>thriving</i>.</li><li>Chronic disease as a teacher (and then inviting it to leave).</li><li>Why health information (and even a life-threatening illness) isn’t always enough to help us stick to healthy habits</li></ul> <p>Please note: this conversation is in NO WAY intended as medical advice or expert advice on cancer treatment. </p> <p>48-year-old Karen lives in Cape Town, South Africa, and started out as an occupational therapist. Following her own health journey, she's now beginning her next chapter as a functional medicine health coach - inspiring others to live their healthiest, most thriving selves. She's also a busy mum of one teen, one tween and two lively hounds.</p> <p>My website:</p> <p><a href="https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/</a></p> <p>The Wellness Unwrapped Self-Paced Programme:</p> <p><a href="https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/the-wellness-unwrapped-self-paced-programme/" target="_blank">https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/the-wellness-unwrapped-self-paced-programme/</a></p> <p>Contact me at: suzy@peppermintwellness.co.uk</p> <p>Follow me on:</p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzyglaskie/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzyglaskie/</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/peppermintwellness" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/peppermintwellness</a></p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PeppermintWellness" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/PeppermintWellness</a></p>

Midlife Illuminated

Suzy Glaskie

Why swopping perfectionism for self-compassion is the path to vitality

JUN 4, 202534 MIN
Midlife Illuminated

Why swopping perfectionism for self-compassion is the path to vitality

JUN 4, 202534 MIN

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<p>In this moving and inspiring episode, I chat to a wise, gentle mid-lifer called Karen Villet. Karen is a cancer survivor, mother and (since we recorded this conversation) now a functional medicine health coach.</p> <p>You'll hear about:</p> <ul><li>The importance of releasing self-criticism to make space for self-compassion and growth.</li><li>The difference between surviving and <i>thriving</i>.</li><li>Chronic disease as a teacher (and then inviting it to leave).</li><li>Why health information (and even a life-threatening illness) isn’t always enough to help us stick to healthy habits</li></ul> <p>Please note: this conversation is in NO WAY intended as medical advice or expert advice on cancer treatment. </p> <p>48-year-old Karen lives in Cape Town, South Africa, and started out as an occupational therapist. Following her own health journey, she's now beginning her next chapter as a functional medicine health coach - inspiring others to live their healthiest, most thriving selves. She's also a busy mum of one teen, one tween and two lively hounds.</p> <p>My website:</p> <p><a href="https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/</a></p> <p>The Wellness Unwrapped Self-Paced Programme:</p> <p><a href="https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/the-wellness-unwrapped-self-paced-programme/" target="_blank">https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/the-wellness-unwrapped-self-paced-programme/</a></p> <p>Contact me at: [email protected]</p> <p>Follow me on:</p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzyglaskie/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzyglaskie/</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/peppermintwellness" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/peppermintwellness</a></p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PeppermintWellness" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/PeppermintWellness</a></p>