

The Midlife Momentum Podcast
Debbie Harbec
Hi, I’m Debbie Harbec and I’m a PCC accredited life and mentor coach working with women in midlife and going through the menopause transition. So, each week, I’ll be sharing the latest information, inspiration, and generating some momentum so you can move forward and feel more in control of your changing midlife body and your life.Let’s go!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Music Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB
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Jul 16, 2025 • 12min
104: What If It's Not Too Late?
Have you ever looked around at the life you’ve built and thought…"Is this it?"Or maybe you’ve wondered quietly, “Is it too late to change?”If so, this week’s episode is for you. 💜Today I’m speaking directly to the part of you that feels stuck—but still hopes there might be more.Here’s what I cover:💭 The quiet fears we carry about time, purpose, and change🔓 Why the life you’ve built isn’t as “locked in” as it feels🧭 How to reconnect with possibility (even if you feel lost or unsure)🛤️ Stories of women who didn't think it was too late✨ This episode is a loving nudge, a truth-telling moment, and a reminder:You’re not stuck.It’s not too late.And the next chapter could be the most you one yet.With motivation and excitement, keep moving forward,DebbieP.S. Curious about working with me? Book a time to talk, it's always free: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationIf you'd like to find out more about me and what I do, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com ,Email me at debbie@debbieharbeccoaching.com,Find me on Instragram @debbieharbec, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/debbie.harbec.coach➡️ Enjoying my podcast? You can buy me a tea ☕... I'd love it!https://buymeacoffee.com/debbieharbec

Jul 9, 2025 • 42min
103: Channelling Your Inner Compass: Intuition, Astrology & Energy in Midlife with Colleen McCann
Have you been feeling a little off lately—more tired than usual, weirdly emotional, or just sensing that something is shifting under the surface? 🌒💫You're not imagining it.Thanks to my guest, Colleen McCann, this week we’re diving into the energetic undercurrents of midlife—what the planets have to say about this wild chapter, how to tune into your own intuitive wisdom 🔮, and the powerful tools you can use to get grounded, aligned, and re-energized.Here’s what we’ll explore:✨ What midlife transits might be stirring up for you🌌 How astrology can give us a map for this season of transformation🔋 Practical energy tools to protect your peace and raise your vibration🧭 How to deepen your intuition and actually trust what it’s telling youThis episode is for every woman who's ever thought, “What is going ON with me lately?”—and wants to feel more connected, clear, and powerful as she navigates it all.With trust and intuition, keep moving forward,DebbieP.S. Check out the video version of the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mevuaWHNKesHere's Colleen's bio:Colleen McCann is a personal energy stylist. and her business, Style Rituals, offers a fun and practical experience to get grounded, heal issues, practice self-care, build better boundaries, tap into your intuition & more. After straddling the fashion & wellness industries for the last 20 years, Colleen developed her own brand of glamour magic by blending her experiences as a designer, stylist, brand consultant, healer, mentor, teacher, coach, author and a serial entrepreneur.To connect with Colleen:Website: https://www.stylerituals.com/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/style_rituals/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/styleritualspageThanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at https://debbieharbeccoaching.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/debbieharbec/ on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me:https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultation

Jul 2, 2025 • 11min
102: Will I Ever Feel Like Myself Again?
This week’s podcast episode is all about a question I hear a lot — and have asked myself more than once:👉 “Will I ever feel like myself again?”When your body is changing, your emotions are all over the place, and the life you used to know feels like a blur, it’s easy to feel a little lost.But what if feeling lost isn’t the problem? What if it’s part of the path?In this episode, I’m diving into:✨ Why midlife feels like an identity crisis (and why that’s normal)🧠 How “getting back to normal” might not be the goal❤️ My own path and how it's changing me🌱 The difference between losing yourself and becoming yourself🙏 And the powerful spiritual shift that often gets overlookedIt’s honest, it’s hopeful, and it might just change the way you see yourself in this season.You’re not broken. You’re not behind. You’re becoming — and you're not alone.With love, keep moving forward,DebbieP.S. Curious about working with me? Book a time to talk, it's always free: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationIf you'd like to find out more about me and what I do, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com ,Email me at debbie@debbieharbeccoaching.com,Find me on Instragram @debbieharbec, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/debbie.harbec.coach➡️ Enjoying my podcast? You can buy me a tea ☕... I'd love it!https://buymeacoffee.com/debbieharbec

Jun 25, 2025 • 38min
101: Why Your Birthday Matters More Than You Think with Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming
Have you ever found yourself brushing off 🤷 your birthday like it’s no big deal?Or felt a little disappointed 🙁 when others didn’t seem to care about your birthday?Or maybe your find yourself avoiding celebrating 🫣 it as you get older?You’re so not alone.This week on the podcast, I’m joined by the wonderful Tamar Hurwitz-Felming, author of How to Have a Happy Birthday, for a rich, honest convo about why our birthdays can feel complicated—and how to shift that story.🎙️ The episode is called: “Why Your Birthday Matters More Than You Think” …because it does.Whether you’ve been hiding from the spotlight or just going through the motions, this episode is your invitation to reimagine your birthday as something sacred, joyful, and empowering.✨ Here’s what we explore:Why we sabotage or downplay our own birthdaysHow aging can impact the way we show up (or don’t) for ourselvesHow birthdays can become a personal ritual of empowerment💫The surprising mindset shift that can make the next one your best yet 🎉No matter how many candles are on the cake, this is your day—and you get to make it mean something.Keep moving forward with love & birthday-sized joy,DebbieP.S. Check out the video version of the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VchjScbUyCEHere's Tamar's bio:Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming is the author of How to Have a Happy Birthday and the How to Have a Happy Birthday Workbook. She believes that celebrating our birthdays with intention can be transformational. After having the worst birthday of her life, she finally realized it was up to her to make her birthday happy. Tamar draws upon more than thirty years of observation and experience to provide an insightful exploration into why birthdays matter, why they can be hard for many of us, and what we can do to fully put ourselves in the center of our day.To connect with Tamar:Website: https://howtohaveahappybirthday.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author.tamar/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Author.Tamar/Thanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at https://debbieharbeccoaching.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/debbieharbec/ on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me:https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultation

Jun 18, 2025 • 11min
100: Stop Trying to Fit It In and Start Becoming the Woman Who Just Does It
I can’t believe it — we’ve hit Episode 100 of the podcast!Over these 100 episodes, I’ve had countless conversations with women in midlife — and walked through my own ups and downs in the transition. And here’s the truth that keeps ringing louder and clearer:🌀 You don’t become the woman you want to be by simply adding workouts or squeezing in meal prep. You have to become the woman who does those things.In this milestone episode, I’m sharing the 3 things I’ve learned it actually takes to become her — the future version of you who feels strong, clear, and unapologetically grounded in who she is.🎙️ Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll hear:🔁 What it takes to go from running to runNER🧠 How it's not really about what you DO that makes the difference🌱 What to expect (and not expect) on the road to becoming herIf you’ve ever said, “I know what to do… I just don’t do it,” this episode is for YOU.And thank you for being here — whether you’ve listened to one episode or all 100, I’m so glad we’re in this together.Cheers to becoming her,Debbie 💫P.S. Curious about working with me? Book a time to talk, it's always free: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationIf you'd like to find out more about me and what I do, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com ,Email me at debbie@debbieharbeccoaching.com,Find me on Instragram @debbieharbec, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/debbie.harbec.coach➡️ Enjoying my podcast? You can buy me a tea ☕... I'd love it!https://buymeacoffee.com/debbieharbec

Jun 11, 2025 • 12min
99: Take Up Space: 5 Ways to Be Seen and Heard Without Apologizing
Have you ever caught yourself saying "I'm fine" when you're not?Or quietly deferring to everyone else's preferences — whether it's what to eat, how to spend your time, or what you're allowed to say out loud?This week’s podcast episode is for you if you've been playing it small for too long. 🙋♀️Have you...👉 Been praised for being “easygoing”👉 Learned not to rock the boat👉 Been told being good meant being quietHere’s the truth: Taking up space isn’t self-serving or arrogant — it’s necessary.In this episode, I talk about:✨ My own experiences with staying small✨ How you can start saying what you really want (even in tiny ways)✨ What one simple phrase you can use to say no without over-explaining yourself✨ My favorite quote which continues to help me grow and be seenIf you’ve been feeling invisible, unsure of yourself, or a little like you’ve lost your spark — this is your sign to claim it back.You don’t need to get louder than everyone else.You just need to stop silencing yourself.Moving forward with you in the mess and momentum,Debbie 💗P.S. Curious about working with me? Book a time to talk, it's always free: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationIf you'd like to find out more about me and what I do, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com ,Email me at debbie@debbieharbeccoaching.com,Find me on Instragram @debbieharbec, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/debbie.harbec.coach➡️ Enjoying my podcast? You can buy me a tea ☕... I'd love it!https://buymeacoffee.com/debbieharbec

Jun 4, 2025 • 47min
98: Divorce and Money: What Every Woman in Midlife Needs to Know with Gabriella Martinelli
If you’re in midlife and thinking about divorce—or already in the thick of it—there’s something crucial you need to know:Divorce isn’t just a legal process. It’s an emotional and financial one, too. And most women walk into it unprepared… especially when it comes to money.In this week’s episode I’m joined by CDFA (Certified Divorce Financial Analyst) Gabriella Martinelli, and we’re talking about what every woman needs to understand before making major relationship decisions.We cover:✅ Why leading with knowledge instead of fear changes everything✅ The big financial blind spots women face in midlife divorce✅ Why your attorney is not your financial advisor (and what to do instead)✅ The mindset shift that puts you back in control—even when emotions run high✅ And why asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s strategyIf you’re navigating this chapter (or know someone who is), this episode is a must-listen.You don’t have to do this alone—and you definitely don’t have to do it in the dark.With love and strength, keep moving forward,DebbieP.S. Check out the video version of the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YcTfpz13oFwHere's Gabriella's bio:Gabriella Martinelli is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®) and founder of Ever After Wealth®. With 21 years of experience in divorce finance, including 16 working alongside top attorneys, Gabriella helps individuals and professionals navigate the financial complexities of divorce with clarity and confidence. She makes complex financial topics easy to understand, offering real-world strategies that empower listeners to take control of their financial future.To connect with Gabriella:Website: https://www.everafterwealth.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/everafterwealth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EverAfterWealth/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/everafterwealthThanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at https://debbieharbeccoaching.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/debbieharbec/ on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me:https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultation

May 30, 2025 • 11min
97: Phone Down, Power Up: Why it's Important in Midlife and How to Make it Happen
Have you ever picked up your phone to do one thing… and looked up 25 minutes later wondering where your time (and brain) just went?🙋♀️ Same.This really isn't where I want to be wasting my time and energy, and I'm sure you feel the same.Our focus, mood, hormones, and sleep are already shifting—so if we’re not intentional with our tech, it can leave us feeling foggy, frazzled, and disconnected from what actually matters.That’s why I recorded this week’s podcast episode all about how (and why) to free ourselves from our phones.I share:📉 What screen time is doing to your nervous system & hormones (yes, there’s data)💡 5 compelling reasons to cut back (backed by research, not guilt)🛠️ 5 simple ways to make it easier (even if you’ve tried before)✨ Plus: an invite to join my free 10-Day Phone Freedom Challenge starting June 9Let this be your gentle nudge to unplug just a little—so you can plug back into your life, your body, your people, and your peace.You don’t need to go off the grid.You just need a reset. 💛You can do this,DebbieP.S. Want to connect join my 10-Day Phone Freedom Challenge? Here's the link:https://mailchi.mp/38c80aab4916/10-day-phone-freedom-challenge-june-2025Curious about working with me? Book a time to talk, it's always free: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationIf you'd like to find out more about me and what I do, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com ,Email me at debbie@debbieharbeccoaching.com,Find me on Instragram @debbieharbec, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/debbie.harbec.coach➡️ Enjoying my podcast? You can buy me a tea ☕... I'd love it!https://buymeacoffee.com/debbieharbec

May 21, 2025 • 9min
96: Behind “It Must Be Nice...”: What You’re Really Saying
Ever catch yourself muttering:👉 “It must be nice to have time to work out.”👉 “It must be nice to not worry about money.”👉 “It must be nice to have a supportive partner.”Yep. We’ve all said it.But what if I told you that phrase is doing more harm than you think — and also pointing directly to what you really want?🎙️ In this week’s episode I’m unpacking the deeper meaning behind “It must be nice…” — and how this tiny phrase can quietly reinforce resentment, comparison, and a belief that your dreams are out of reach.You’ll learn:✨ Why this phrase keeps us stuck in midlife✨ What it reveals about your desires (and your limits)✨ How to turn envy into clarity and action✨ How coaching helps reframe resentment into personal powerThis episode is short, honest, and might just change how you talk to yourself.And if this one hits home, forward it to a friend — we’re not doing midlife alone anymore.With love and momentum, keep moving forward,Debbie 💗P.S. Want to connect with me for a 90-Minute Reset this May? Here's the link:https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/90-minute-resetCurious about working with me? Book a time to talk, it's always free: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationIf you'd like to find out more about me and what I do, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com ,Email me at debbie@debbieharbeccoaching.com,Find me on Instragram @debbieharbec, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/debbie.harbec.coach➡️ Enjoying my podcast? You can buy me a tea ☕... I'd love it!https://buymeacoffee.com/debbieharbec

May 14, 2025 • 12min
95: The Power of Hitting Pause: Why We Need to Stop and Reset in Midlife
Have you ever just wanted to hit pause on everything?Like… close the tabs, stop the noise, and just breathe?If so—you’re not alone.In this week’s episode I’m talking about something we desperately need (but rarely give ourselves): a RESET.Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, foggy, or just off, this episode will help you tune back in to your body, your needs, and your power.🎧 In this 10-minute episode, you’ll hear:✨ Why hitting pause isn’t quitting—it’s wisdom✨ Sneaky ways your body is begging for a reset✨ A simple 5-minute ritual to help you reorient today✨ Why resetting can actually reduce menopause symptoms 😮You don’t need to push through.You can choose again.And you’re allowed to rest.With renewed strength, keep moving forward,DebbieP.S. Want to connect with me for a 90-Minute Reset this month? Here's the link:https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/90-minute-resetCurious about working with me? Book a time to talk, it's always free: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationIf you'd like to find out more about me and what I do, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com ,Email me at debbie@debbieharbeccoaching.com,Find me on Instragram @debbieharbec, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/debbie.harbec.coach➡️ Enjoying my podcast? You can buy me a tea ☕... I'd love it!https://buymeacoffee.com/debbieharbec


