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"Your Solar Plexus Called—It Wants Its Power Back"

Description: When's the last time you felt truly POWERFUL at work? If you're a healthcare professional over 50 and you can't remember, this episode is your wake-up call.

Dr. Julie Merriman dives into why your solar plexus chakra (your power center) is probably more blocked than the hospital parking lot at shift change—and what you're going to do about it this weekend.

In This Episode:

• The shocking research on "purpose erosion" in healthcare workers over 50 (68%!)
• Why your solar plexus isn't woo-woo—it's biochemistry
• The Stanford study proving you're IN your prime, not past it
• Permission to stop being the "nice" one (doctor's orders)
• Your weekend assignment involving yellow clothing and fancy cheese

Featured Research:

• Journal of Occupational Health Psychology (2023) - Purpose erosion study
• International Journal of Yoga - Solar plexus activation and cortisol reduction
• Stanford Center on Longevity - Women's decision-making advantage

Key Quotes:

• "You're not past your prime—you're IN your prime. You just forgot because you're too busy trying to figure out why the fax machine is still a thing in 2025."
• "You have permission to choose joy—not someday when you retire, not when things calm down (spoiler: they won't)—but TODAY."
• "Your joy isn't selfish—it's survival."

Resources Mentioned:

• Solar Plexus (Third Chakra) location and function
• Weekend Assignment: The Solar Plexus Power Party

Connect with Dr. Julie:

• Website: www.juliemerrimanphd.com
• Instagram: @dr.julie.merriman
• LinkedIn: Dr. Julie Merriman