In this Crisis Talks episode of Midlife, No Crisis, we’re joined again by solution-focused hypnotherapist Pat Wilson to dig deeper into goal-setting, anxiety, sleep problems, and the harsh way so many women talk to themselves.

As January comes to an end and New Year’s resolutions start to wobble (or collapse entirely), we explore why big, all-or-nothing goals don’t work - and how small, realistic steps create lasting change.

We talk about:

• Why most New Year’s resolutions fail
• The danger of all-or-nothing thinking
• How tiny goals create motivation and confidence
• The “Valley of Despair” and why reality hits after early optimism
• Negative self-talk, body image, and the inner critic
• Anxiety at night, 3am wake-ups, and racing thoughts
• Simple breathing techniques to calm the nervous system
• Helping teenagers cope with GCSE stress
• Why multitasking doesn’t work (especially for tired brains)
• The power of positivity tennis and noticing small wins

This episode is full of practical tools, relatable parenting moments, and reassurance for anyone feeling overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or frustrated with themselves - especially women navigating midlife, hormones, stress, and responsibility overload.

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