Ep. 185 The Incredible Way AI Can Help You Reduce Stress & Anxiety & Build Coping Skills In Midlife — Even If You’ve Never Used It Before

Ep. 185 The Incredible Way AI Can Help You Reduce Stress & Anxiety & Build Coping Skills In Midlife — Even If You’ve Never Used It Before

Released Thursday, 14th August 2025
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Ep. 185 The Incredible Way AI Can Help You Reduce Stress & Anxiety & Build Coping Skills In Midlife — Even If You’ve Never Used It Before

Ep. 185 The Incredible Way AI Can Help You Reduce Stress & Anxiety & Build Coping Skills In Midlife — Even If You’ve Never Used It Before

Ep. 185 The Incredible Way AI Can Help You Reduce Stress & Anxiety & Build Coping Skills In Midlife — Even If You’ve Never Used It Before

Ep. 185 The Incredible Way AI Can Help You Reduce Stress & Anxiety & Build Coping Skills In Midlife — Even If You’ve Never Used It Before

Thursday, 14th August 2025
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Feeling anxious and overwhelmed—what if AI could actually help?
AI isn’t just for techies or task lists, it can support your emotional regulation too.
In this episode, you’ll discover:

  1. How to pair ChatGPT with a simple 4-step emotional regulation method when anxiety spikes
  2. How to use AI in the moment—whether your mind is racing at bedtime or after a tough call with your adult child
  3. What therapists know (and AI doesn’t) about midlife anxiety—and how to bridge that gap wisely

 Listen now to learn how AI can support—not replace—your inner wisdom when midlife anxiety hits.

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About the Host:
MJ Murray Vachon LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 48,000 hours of therapy sessions and 31 years of experience teaching her Mental Wellness curriculum, Inner Challenge. Four years ago she overcame her fear of technology to create a podcast that integrated her vast clinical experience and practical wisdom of cultivating mental wellness using the latest information from neuroscience. MJ was Social Worker of the Year in 2011 for Region 2/IN.

Creating Midlife Calm is a podcast designed to guide you through the challenges of midlife, tackling issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, feeling unworthy, procrastination, and isolation, while offering strategies for improving relationships, family support, emotional wellbeing, mental wellness, and parenting, with a focus on mindfulness, stress management, coping skills, and personal growth to stop rumination, overthinking, and increase confidence through self-care, emotional healing, and mental health support.

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Forget the midlife crisis—how about creating midlife calm? The stress and anxiety of this life stage can be overwhelming, draining your energy, and making it hard to enjoy what should be the best years of your life. This podcast is your guide to easing midlife anxiety and discovering a deeper sense of calm. Discover how to:- Be happier, more present, and more effective at home and work.- Transform stress and anxiety into powerful tools that ignite your inner energy, helping you gain clarity and confidently meet your needs.- Cultivate calm and enjoyment by creating a positive internal mindset using practical, affordable coping skills to handle life's challenges. Join MJ Murray Vachon, LCSW, a seasoned therapist with over 48,000 hours of therapy sessions and 31 years’ experience  as a mental wellness educator as she guides you on a journey to reclaim your inner peace. Learn how to find contentment in the present moment, empowering you to handle the pressures of midlife with a confidence clarity that leads to calm.  Every Monday, MJ delves into the unique challenges of midlife, offering insights and concluding each episode with an "Inner Challenge"—simple, science-backed techniques designed to shift you from feeling overwhelmed to centered. Tune in every Thursday for a brief 5-10 minute "Inner Challenge Tune-Up," where MJ offers easy-to-follow tips to integrate these practices into your daily life. Let’s evolve from crisis to calm and embrace the incredible journey of midlife. Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Tune into fan-favorite Ep. 63 for a boost! Let anxiety go and embrace your calm!   

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