269 🧭 Navigating Grief and Life Transitions with Kristine Carlson

The Midlife Makeover Show - Empty Nest, Divorce, Health, Career, Self-Care, Empowered Women, Spiritual Growth, Mindset, Stress Management, Aging, Weight Loss, Menopause, Motivation, Life After 40

In this heartfelt and deeply inspiring episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, host Wendy Valentine welcomes the legendary Kristine Carlson, co-author of the Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff series, which has sold over 25 million copies worldwide. Together, they explore how to navigate life’s biggest challenges with grace, mindfulness, and resilience—especially during midlife transitions. Kristine opens up about the sudden loss of her husband, Dr. Richard Carlson, and how she moved through grief to discover deeper purpose, peace, and joy.

You’ll also hear about her newest book, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day, which offers daily inspiration to help you shift your mindset, calm your inner chaos, and live intentionally. From spiritual insights to simple daily habits, this episode is packed with gentle wisdom for anyone who’s ready to stop sweating the small stuff and start embracing the beauty of the present moment.

👉 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to live mindfully and stop reacting to life
• Why grief can be a powerful teacher and a path to purpose
• The surprising story behind the Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff legacy
• Simple ways to calm your mind and reclaim your joy
• How daily intention and small shifts lead to big transformation

👉 Connect with Kristine

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✨ Favorite Quotes:

“You can’t prepare for loss, but how you live every day shapes how you return to joy.” – Kristine Carlson

“Grief is like a house cleaner for all the tears you never shed.” – Kristine Carlson

“The simplest teachings are often the most profound.” – Wendy Valentine

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