#436 Who Better Than You?

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Are you waiting for your spouse to change so you can finally feel happy, seen, and heard? If you’re a midlife woman in a difficult marriage, maybe even wondering if divorce is the answer, this episode is for you. I’m talking about one of my favorite questions to ask my clients: who better than you? Your primitive brain wants what’s easy. It wants other people to fix your problems, make you feel loved, and take responsibility for your happiness. I call that victim mentality, and it will keep you stuck, spinning, and powerless. But here’s the good news: you don’t need permission, buy-in, or a changed spouse to start creating the life your soul craves.

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