S2E9: Improving Mental Health & Rediscovering Identity in Big Life Transitions w/ Kelly Allmon (Women's Health Series Pt 2)
Mon Mar 17 2025
In this episode of the GoalSet Mindset Podcast, Julie Aviles speaks with Kelly Allmon, a licensed clinical therapist specializing in women's health and life transitions. They explore the various stages of a woman's life, including adolescence, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause, discussing the psychological and physiological changes that occur. The conversation delves into the grieving process associated with these transitions, the importance of creating a new identity, and the challenges of comparison in the age of social media. Kelly emphasizes the need for self-awareness, the power of journaling, and the significance of surrounding oneself with supportive individuals during these transformative times
Life transitions are significant and can be challenging for women.Grieving is a natural part of transitioning between life stages.Creating a new identity is essential after major life changes.Self-awareness is key to understanding our reactions and feelings.Journaling can help process emotions and experiences during transitions.Surrounding oneself with supportive people is crucial during life changes.Taking time to pause and reflect can lead to personal growth.It's important to acknowledge and honor past versions of ourselves.True friendship involves vulnerability and acceptance of our broken parts.Follow Julie:
https://www.instagram.com/julieavilesdpt/
www.thegoalsetmindset.com
Follow Kelly:
https://www.instagram.com/pausingwithin/
https://www.pausingwithin.com/
https://www.allmoncounseling.com/
Shownotes:
01:05: Understanding Major Life Transitions for Women
02:35: The Stages of Womanhood: Identity Shifts
07:08: Grieving the Past: The Dichotomy of Joy and Loss
14:37: Creating a New Identity: The Importance of the Pause
20:35: Navigating Change: Embracing New Stages of Life
25:35: The Power of Inward Reflection and Rebirth
29:07: Embracing the Present Moment
32:02: The Comparison Trap
43:26: Intentional Social Media Use
44:01: Tools for Mental Health During Transitions
49:57: The Power of Meaningful Connections
51:24: Pursuing Passion Over Profession
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In this episode of the GoalSet Mindset Podcast, Julie Aviles speaks with Kelly Allmon, a licensed clinical therapist specializing in women's health and life transitions. They explore the various stages of a woman's life, including adolescence, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause, discussing the psychological and physiological changes that occur. The conversation delves into the grieving process associated with these transitions, the importance of creating a new identity, and the challenges of comparison in the age of social media. Kelly emphasizes the need for self-awareness, the power of journaling, and the significance of surrounding oneself with supportive individuals during these transformative times Life transitions are significant and can be challenging for women.Grieving is a natural part of transitioning between life stages.Creating a new identity is essential after major life changes.Self-awareness is key to understanding our reactions and feelings.Journaling can help process emotions and experiences during transitions.Surrounding oneself with supportive people is crucial during life changes.Taking time to pause and reflect can lead to personal growth.It's important to acknowledge and honor past versions of ourselves.True friendship involves vulnerability and acceptance of our broken parts.Follow Julie: https://www.instagram.com/julieavilesdpt/ www.thegoalsetmindset.com Follow Kelly: https://www.instagram.com/pausingwithin/ https://www.pausingwithin.com/ https://www.allmoncounseling.com/ Shownotes: 01:05: Understanding Major Life Transitions for Women 02:35: The Stages of Womanhood: Identity Shifts 07:08: Grieving the Past: The Dichotomy of Joy and Loss 14:37: Creating a New Identity: The Importance of the Pause 20:35: Navigating Change: Embracing New Stages of Life 25:35: The Power of Inward Reflection and Rebirth 29:07: Embracing the Present Moment 32:02: The Comparison Trap 43:26: Intentional Social Media Use 44:01: Tools for Mental Health During Transitions 49:57: The Power of Meaningful Connections 51:24: Pursuing Passion Over Profession