Summer is winding down, but you're feeling fried, not refreshed. If you're a midlife woman staring at the chaos of camp bags, back-to-school emails, and zero motivation, this episode is your deep breath.

In this episode:

• Why summer exhaustion hits differently in midlife
• The 3 reset zones: mental, physical, and emotional
• Micro-habits to support your energy (starting with breakfast, boundaries, and brain dumps)
• How to rebuild rhythm without burning it all down

No shame. No extremes. Just space to reset on your terms

one small shift at a time.

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Feeling constantly pulled in a hundred directions and never alone long enough to even hear your own thoughts? In the final episode of the Summer Energy Zones Series, we’re talking about one of the biggest midlife energy drains: mental noise, overstimulation, and the complete lack of alone time.

If your nervous system is fried, your patience is thin, and even your downtime feels loud, this episode is your reset button.

🔑 What you’ll learn:

• How overstimulation leads to “yellow zone” energy crashes
• The link between lack of quiet and decision fatigue, reactivity, and burnout
• 3 realistic micro-shifts to create mental space (even in a loud season)
• Why protecting your alone time is responsible energy leadership and not selfish

You’ll also hear how to use your Energy Zones Map to get out of the yellow zone faster and fuel your day with more intention.

💛 Ready to stop running on mental fumes?
Listen in, breathe deep, and take the space you’ve been craving.
And if someone in your life needs this message too, share it with them. Let’s normalize rest, reset, and quiet in the chaos.

Listen to Episode 33 on Energy Mapping here

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Feeling crispy around the edges from the heat, chaos, and endless to-do lists? You’re not alone, and you’re definitely not broken.

In this Summer Energy Series episode of Smash the Crash, Melissa shares her go-to Midlife Survival Checklist for the weeks when it’s 100 degrees, your brain is fried, and your energy is running on caffeine and chaos.

You’ll learn:

• Why taking five (literally!) is the reset your nervous system needs
• How hydration and electrolytes can keep you from a 3pm crash
• The best grab-and-go high-protein snacks to fuel your day (spoiler: cheese sticks aren’t just for kids!)
• Simple tips to make smart snacking actually happen during busy summer days

Plus: how skipping meals doesn’t just leave you hangry—it messes with your mood, focus, and decision-making.

This is your permission slip to stop running on fumes.
Take the break. Eat the snack. Drink the water. Repeat.

🟣 Tag @itsmelissahinman with your updated snack stash and let’s normalize fueling midlife with more intention (and less stress).

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Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor. The information and recommendations provided during our coaching sessions are intended to support your overall health and wellness and are not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment. Always consult with your physician before making any changes to your medication, treatment plan, or if you have any concerns about your health.

Feeling like summer should feel easier by now, but somehow you’re still riding the burnout train? In this episode of the Summer Energy Series, we’re doing a mid-season pulse check. Mornings might be lighter, but if your brain’s juggling back-to-back meetings, snack duty, sunscreen reminders, and a 9-5 that's lost its chill; you're not alone.

Melissa shares personal stories, explains why your nervous system may not have gotten the summer memo, and walks you through three soulful shifts to help you stop performing rest and actually practice it. Spoiler: rest isn’t something you earn. It’s something you protect.

You’ll learn:

• The truth behind the “yellow zone” and why it matters
• How to spot sneaky productivity guilt
• The difference between presence vs. performance this season

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Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor. The information and recommendations provided during our coaching sessions are intended to support your overall health and wellness and are not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment. Always consult with your physician before making any changes to your medication, treatment plan, or if you have any concerns about your health.

Feeling like longer summer days mean you should be doing more? In this episode of Smash the Crash, we’re calling out the sneaky pressure that comes with extra daylight—and how it’s draining midlife women of the energy they do have. From "just one more thing" syndrome to the guilt of resting when the sun’s still up, we break down how summer can slide you into the Yellow Zone faster than you think.

You’ll walk away with 3 simple, energy-smart strategies to help you enjoy the light without burning out—plus one challenge that could totally shift your evenings this week. Because more sunshine doesn’t mean more output. Your energy has nothing to prove.

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Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor. The information and recommendations provided during our coaching sessions are intended to support your overall health and wellness and are not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment. Always consult with your physician before making any changes to your medication, treatment plan, or if you have any concerns about your health.

Tired before summer even starts? You might be experiencing Schedule Whiplash. In this kickoff to the Summer Energy Series, we’re talking about the messy in-between: school isn’t quite done, summer hasn’t fully started, and your energy is spiraling.

This episode unpacks:

• Why seasonal transitions, even good ones, are exhausting
• How to recognize the warning signs of your yellow energy zone
• Three micro-shifts to help stabilize your energy this summer

Whether you're overcommitting, underperforming, or snapping at your kids for asking what's for dinner (again), this one’s for you. Plus, a sneak peek into a fun, free tool I’m building to help you map your personal energy zones.

✨Take a deep breath. You’ve got this. Let’s make this summer one that fuels you, not fries you.

I am rolling out a fun new tool FREE to my email list subscribers! It's a personalized Energy Zone builder that will map out your energy zones for you!

Get on the waitlist HERE and be one of the first to try it!

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Tired of the Monday morning restarts that fizzle out by Wednesday? This episode explores why you might be stuck in a cycle of starting over and offers a powerful approach to redefine your personal "feeling good" to create sustainable change.

Key Takeaways:

1. Redefine "Feeling Good": Stop chasing vague goals and identify what tangible "good" looks and feels like for you right now in your current life.
2. Identify Your Green Zone: Understand your sustainable energy zone to make choices and build routines from a place of balance, not burnout.
3. Create Your "Feel Good" List: Define concrete, real-life indicators of well-being to create a realistic and achievable personal finish line.

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Are you really “fine”… or just faking it to power through another day? In this episode, we’re calling out self-gaslighting—those sneaky thoughts that tell you to suck it up, stop being dramatic, and push through—even when your body is clearly waving a yellow flag.

In this episode we:

• break down how midlife women dismiss their own energy signals
• what the science says about it
• why trusting yourself is the most powerful form of self-care.
• You'll learn how to spot when you're heading toward burnout and build micro-habits to stop the spiral before you hit the red zone.

💡 Plus: A personal challenge to stop minimizing your needs and start honoring your energy like you would for your best friend.

🎯 Grab the Energy Tune-Up Tracker at www.melissahinman.com/tuneup

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