Welcome to FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE™️! In this episode, I chat with travel advisor Claudia Goettig. She’s the Director of Concierge and Guest Experience at the Arizona Biltmore and has her own travel agency, too! 

With over 30 years in hospitality, Claudia shares her take on how to make travel experiences meaningful and memorable, especially for women in midlife and beyond.

Claudia shares her insights on:

• Why midlife is the perfect time to focus on travel that creates lasting memories

• How to simplify the holiday season by gifting experiences instead of things

• The benefits of using a travel advisor to plan hassle-free trips

• How her personal journey has shaped her approach to travel planning

Get inspired by Claudia's advice on creating deeper, more intentional travel experiences that bring joy to this stage of life, AND hear about a river cruise that could be your next unforgettable adventure!

Election day is upon us, and in this episode of MIDLIFE MUSINGS, I’m talking about how to stay peaceful and kind no matter the results.

Tune in for three ways to foster inner peace after you cast your ballot. They’ll help you avoid getting swept up in post-election extremes. I also share 4 ways to act with kindness toward yourself and others over the next days, weeks, and months. 

This episode helps you prioritize and protect your well-being. Vote and let go, my friendl

We’re in this together. Don’t forget to share this episode with a friend!

xo Karli

Can you believe we’ve entered the final quarter of 2024?

You know what that means…there’s a probable boost in stress hormones around the corner.

What if I told you there is a gift you can give yourself starting NOW that can keep you grounded, zap your people-pleasing tendencies, and make the holiday season more enjoyable?

I’m guessing you’d want to know more! Listen to this episode where I cover the ultimate gift to give YOU this holiday season.

As you may now by now, I’m taking a break to celebrate my birthday month and the first anniversary of FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®️.

But don’t worry! I’m here to celebrate with short episodes and little gifts that help you boost your well-being. Tune in to hear what I have for you today!

This is the fourth and final episode in a series that guides you through a mid-year process that replaces New Year’s resolutions for me. I hope you give it a try and love it as much as I do!

The first three episodes cover the reflect, review, and reset phases. In this episode, I help you use what you’ve learned to reignite your journey.

This is the third of four episodes that guide you through a mid-year process similar to what I use instead of New Year’s resolutions.

Once you’ve spent time in the reflect and review phases, it’s time to reset. This is where you choose the stepping stones that give you a solid footing for the next 12 months.

Social connection is more important than you may realize, my friend. In this episode I share an interesting tidbit I recently learned about loneliness and get you thinking about your personal spectrum of social connection.

In midlife and beyond, it is beneficial to forge new social connections and deepen the ones you have. A fun-filled way to make that happen is, well, by having fun together!

This episode gives you reasons for having fun with other women and some ideas for making it happen.

Play is a powerful wellness tool you may forget to use in midlife and beyond, my friend.

If it’s been a while since you engaged in an activity for no other reason than enjoyment, listen to this episode!

I cover 3 benefits of play and give you 4 ideas for bringing more of it into your life.

Feel like your life is boring? It’s time to have more fun!

Listen in for the benefits of spontaneous and planned fun and why both are important. I’m also sharing 5 tips to help you create more fun in your life.

A turning point in my late 40s came about thanks to a belief that started with four words I’m guessing you can relate to.

My perspective on those words has changed over the last decade. Listen to this micro-episode to hear what it is.

How do you rate your social wellness? 

If you feel it can use a boost, listen in!

In midlife and beyond, social connections become increasingly important. NOW is the time to create awareness and practice easy ways to enhance your overall well-being.

In this episode, you'll find 4 actions you can take that help you raise your social wellness rating and positively impact your unique wellness lifestyle.

Do you remember Candid Camera? I used to LOVE watching it with my mom!

Sometimes midlife and beyond feels like an episode of that show to me. I’m convinced there’s a camera crew close by just waiting for my reaction to the latest (and not always the greatest) change I’m experiencing.

That’s not my point of this short episode - seriously, it’s short! - but you’ll have to listen to my MIDLIFE MUSINGS to learn what is.

Even though I’m a fan of living in good health, I’m not so fond of the word ‘healthy’.

Listen in to hear my thoughts, what I encourage you to think about instead, and 3 key decisions to make as you create your life-changing lifestyle.

Prompts start at 03:46

How do you define wellness? Write your personal definition here.

What does a lifestyle of wellness look like in each of the 8 Dimensions of Wellness for you? The 8 Dimensions are Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Social, Intellectual, Occupational, Environmental, and Financial.

Why is it important for you to create a lifestyle of wellness? List all of the reasons you want to live this way.

What possibilities do you see emerging when you foster a wellness lifestyle? How might you change? How might your life change?