I’d love to hear from you- send a text! As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, this episode of Life of Joy & Purpose invites you to slow down and rediscover the beauty of gratitude. Host Vicki Gardiner, LPC shares heartfelt reflections and powerful daily practices to help you cultivate thankfulness, calm, and connection during the fall and holiday season. You’ll learn how to create meaningful gratitude rituals, find peace in imperfect holidays, and anchor your heart in joy — no mat...

I’d love to hear from you- send a text! Description: Feeling overwhelmed by the upcoming holidays? In this heartfelt episode, therapist and life coach Vicki Gardiner, LPC, shares how to prepare your mind, heart, and home for the holiday season with peace and purpose. Learn simple ways to practice self-care, set healthy boundaries in your relationships, and manage your budget with intention — so you can truly enjoy this time instead of just surviving it. Vicki’s warm, faith-filled approach w...

I’d love to hear from you- send a text! In today’s soul-stirring episode, Vicki Gardiner, LPC, reframes wellness for women in midlife. This isn’t another rigid routine—she invites you to explore a softer, more powerful path centered on self-compassion and inner balance. Discover what self-compassion truly means, why it’s essential for healing, growth, and restoring self worth, and how you can begin weaving it into your daily life through simple steps. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by stres...

I’d love to hear from you- send a text! “Midlife, Hormones, and the Invitation to Live Well” Are you a woman in your 40s or 50s feeling like your body, mind, and emotions are shifting—and you’re not sure what’s happening? You’re not alone. In this episode of Life of Joy & Purpose, therapist and women’s coach Vicki Gardiner, LPC, unpacks the real challenges of midlife—those hormone changes that sneak in during your late 30s, 40s, and 50s, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with th...

I’d love to hear from you- send a text! Calling & Purpose: Finding Meaning in Midlife & Rediscovering Who You Are Are you in your 40s, 50s, or 60s and wondering, What’s next for me? Maybe your kids are grown, your career feels less fulfilling, or you sense there has to be more. Friend, you are not alone. In this episode of Life of Joy & Purpose, we’re talking about midlife calling and purpose—how to move past the lie that “it’s too late,” and step into the life God still has for ...

I’d love to hear from you- send a text! So many of us believe confidence is something we need before we begin—that once we feel ready, brave, and sure of ourselves, then we’ll finally step into our dreams. But the truth is, confidence isn’t the starting place—it’s the harvest. In this episode, we’ll uncover why confidence grows as you keep showing up, how it’s built through trust, consistency, and courage, and why it’s less about being loud and more about being rooted. You’ll learn how to si...

I’d love to hear from you- send a text! Courage is a beautiful starting place—it lights the fire, stirs your soul, and nudges you out of your comfort zone. But courage alone won’t carry you across the finish line. In this episode, we’ll talk about the two quiet forces that actually create lasting transformation: consistency and commitment. You’ll learn why consistency builds trust in yourself, why commitment anchors your courage when life gets hard, and how these two practices together turn ...

I’d love to hear from you- send a text! You can have all the clarity in the world—know exactly what you want, see the path ahead—and still stay stuck. Why? Because clarity without courage leaves you standing on the edge of change, too afraid to move forward. In this episode of Life of Joy & Purpose, Vicki Gardiner, LPC and women’s empowerment coach, unpacks why courage is the essential bridge between clarity and change. You’ll discover: Why awareness alone won’t transform your lifeWhat t...

I’d love to hear from you- send a text! Do you ever feel like you’re moving fast but not really moving forward? In this episode, we explore why clarity is the foundation for living a vibrant, joy-filled life. You’ll discover: Why we often resist clarity (and how to move through the fog).How a moment of honesty can shift your entire life.The beautiful fruits of clarity—peace, energy, focus, and vibrancy.Simple practices to help you uncover clarity in your own life. Includes a short closing p...

I’d love to hear from you- send a text! Have you ever looked around and wondered: Who am I now? After years of caring for everyone else—children, family, career—it’s easy to lose sight of your own identity. In this heartfelt episode, Vicki Gardiner invites you into the sacred process of rediscovering yourself in midlife. You’ll learn why so many women lose themselves along the way, how to recognize the “midlife awakening” as an invitation to growth, and practical steps to begin reconnecting ...

I’d love to hear from you- send a text! In the rush of everyday life, it’s easy to forget to check in with the deepest part of ourselves — our soul. In this episode of Life of Joy & Purpose, we slow down together to ask one simple, life-giving question: “What does my soul need right now?” Through personal stories, gentle reflection, and practical tips, you’ll learn how to recognize the signs your soul is craving attention, how to tune in to her voice, and how to nourish her in smal...

I’d love to hear from you- send a text! Are you emotionally drained from constantly caring for others? Do you feel like you're holding everything together—but falling apart inside? Part 2 of 2 In this heartfelt episode of Life of Joy & Purpose, therapist and women’s empowerment coach Vicki Gardiner, LPC, unpacks the tender and often overlooked reality of compassion fatigue—the emotional exhaustion that comes from chronic caregiving, emotional labor, and always being “the strong one...

I’d love to hear from you- send a text! Are you emotionally drained from constantly caring for others? Do you feel like you're holding everything together—but falling apart inside? Part 1 of 2 In this heartfelt episode of Life of Joy & Purpose, therapist and women’s empowerment coach Vicki Gardiner, LPC, unpacks the tender and often overlooked reality of compassion fatigue—the emotional exhaustion that comes from chronic caregiving, emotional labor, and always being “the strong one...

I’d love to hear from you- send a text! Have you recently walked through a major life change and found yourself wondering, “Who am I now?” If so, you are not alone—and this episode was made with you in mind. In this soulful conversation, therapist and midlife coach Vicki Gardiner gently guides you through the disorienting terrain of life shifts—from divorce and empty nests to retirement, grief, and identity loss. Learn how to grieve what no longer fits, reconnect with your values, and begin ...

I’d love to hear from you- send a text! In this heartfelt episode, Vicki Gardiner explores the quiet—and often painful—evolution of friendship in midlife. If you’ve felt the ache of growing apart, the sting of a slow fade, or the longing for deeper, more aligned connections, this conversation is for you. Together, we’ll unpack: Why friendships shift in midlife (and why it’s so common)Gentle signs it may be time to let go or redefine a relationshipHow to grieve friendship endings with grace, ...

I’d love to hear from you- send a text! Starting over doesn’t have to be loud, dramatic, or perfect. In this deeply encouraging episode of Life of Joy & Purpose, Vicki Gardiner, LPC invites you to explore what it means to begin again—with grace, gentleness, and truth. Whether you’re navigating a life transition, recovering from burnout, or simply feeling the nudge to reconnect with yourself, this episode is your soft landing place. Inside this conversation, you’ll discover: 🌿 Why startin...

I’d love to hear from you- send a text! Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “I just don’t feel like me anymore?" You’re not alone. In this heartfelt episode of Life of Joy & Purpose, Vicki Gardiner, LPC and midlife coach, speaks directly to the women who feel like they’ve lost themselves in the noise of life. Whether it’s motherhood, caregiving, career changes, or years of putting others first—you may be carrying quiet grief for the version of you that’s been left behind. Thi...

I’d love to hear from you- send a text! Do you ever feel like your worth is tied to how much you can get done in a day? In this heartfelt episode, we explore why so many women in midlife live in constant motion—doing, helping, fixing, producing—and how that busyness can quietly disconnect us from our joy and purpose. Vicki shares gentle truths, personal insight, and three powerful steps to begin trading hustle for heart and busyness for a life that actually feels good. You’ll learn: Why “bei...

I’d love to hear from you- send a text! Feeling like you're stuck in survival mode—always pouring out and never quite filling up? In this episode, Vicki Gardiner, LPC and life coach, shares gentle, practical ways to shift from just getting through the day to actually thriving in the middle of your busy, beautiful life. You'll learn: Why survival mode becomes default for so many women in midlifeHow to reclaim your energy with small, intentional shifts3 doable steps to align your life with wha...

I’d love to hear from you- send a text! Have you ever felt like you're carrying more than your heart was made to hold? In this powerful episode of Life of Joy & Purpose, Vicki Gardiner, LPC, explores the deep and often difficult process of letting go—not as giving up, but as making space for peace, clarity, and becoming who you’re meant to be. You’ll hear: 🌿 Why letting go is so hard—and why we often resist it 🌿 What letting go looks like in everyday life (it’s not always lou...