Meet Melessa. Real Coaching, Session 1 Part 1 Navigating Midlife with Intention

Meet Melessa. Real Coaching, Session 1 Part 1 Navigating Midlife with Intention

35:47 Oct 20, 2025
About this episode
BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this first coaching session, we meet Melessa—an almost empty nester navigating a midlife transition. After raising five children, she’s now pursuing her dream of nonprofit grant writing, downsizing her home, and embracing the community she always hoped to live in. Diagnosed with ADHD at 50, she shares how cognitive behavioral therapy and tools like ChatGPT help her stay focused and manage life’s challenges.Stephanie and Melessa dive into midlife coaching topics like creating healthier routines, resisting the hustle, and embracing personal growth. From a travel bucket list challenge with her husband to honest conversations about ADHD support and empty nest adjustments, this episode offers encouragement and practical insight for anyone ready to rediscover themselves in a new season of life.Past Episodes You May Love: Episode 18: Sleep -- how to get the rest you and your body needsEpisode 151: Understanding CapacityEpisode 192: Perimenopause and Being Your Own ExpertWant to know more about living a slowed down life?!Simple Shortcuts to Peace Course - https://stephanieodea.com/peaceNew Year, New You Mini Challenge - https://stephanieodea.com/newyouJoin me for my LIVE Masterclass - https://stephanieodea.com/masterclass/Website - https://stephanieodea.comBlog - https://stephanieodea.com/blog/Slow Living Podcast - https://stephanieodea.com/podcastSpeaking Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/speaking/Coaching Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/coaching/Courses -
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