Ep. 54 ⏳ How to Handle Life Changes Without Losing Yourself

Life can flip on you in a single week: a sick pet, shifting hormones, friendships changing shape. In this ProblemSolvHer podcast episode, we talk about how to handle life changes without losing yourself in the fear, guilt, or overwhelm. 

When the job, the relationship, your body, or the people you love don’t feel predictable anymore, it’s easy to feel like you’re failing. Chloe and Dagmar share real-time stories—from a beloved cat’s sudden diabetes diagnosis to perimenopause and a 40+ year friendship drifting away—and break down how to stay grounded, compassionate, and in control of what actually is yours to control.

Topics We Cover:

•  The difference between changes you choose and changes that “fall from the sky”
•  How to cope when a long-term friendship stops being reciprocal
•  Why midlife can feel like “change on top of change on top of change”
•  Chloe’s honest experience with perimenopause and low energy
•  Control vs surrender: what’s actually yours to manage
•  How spiritual tools (like Kabbalah) can help you reframe hard seasons
•  Setting emotional boundaries around people who can’t show up for you
•  Giving yourself grace when you can’t be “on” all the time

In this episode, you’ll hear:

•  A real-life story of a pet emergency that turned into a lifestyle change
•  How Dagmar went from frozen in fear to confidently giving insulin shots
•  Chloe’s candid take on perimenopause, heavy cycles, and energy crashes
•  A raw look at the pain of outgrowing a 40+ year friendship
•  Practical questions to ask yourself when everything feels out of control
•  Small mindset shifts that help you move with change instead of fighting it

Timestamps & Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:08 How to handle life changes
02:05 Planned vs unplanned life changes
02:55 Maxie’s sudden diabetes diagnosis
07:52 Facing fear of needles
15:22 Who gets the pets after a breakup or divorce?
18:40 Chloe’s perimenopause story
23:36 Control, surrender, and spiritual lessons from Kabbalah
28:18 Letting go of a 42-year friendship
34:35 Final reflections

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Disclaimer: The content shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It reflects personal experiences and opinions, and is not intended as medical, mental health, legal, or financial advice. Please consult a licensed professional for advice specific to your circumstances.

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