by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 9, 2026 | Mind, YouTube Vlogs
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed lately—or even if you haven't—you’ve probably heard the phrase “mental load.” It’s everywhere. It sounds like the explanation. But what if it’s not the real issue? What if the problem isn’t how much you’re carrying…but how you’ve...
by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 15, 2025 | Mind, YouTube Vlogs
Every once in a while, something ordinary stops you in your tracks. For me, it was one of my mom’s half-finished projects—something she set down one day and simply never picked back up. And it made me think about how often we do the same thing in midlife. We pause a...
by Alison Moore Smith | Oct 16, 2025 | Mind, YouTube Vlogs
Self-care used to mean rest and reflection.Now it’s become an excuse to cancel, avoid, and drift. In this video, I explain why the “self-care” culture is quietly making midlife women weaker—not happier—and how to reverse it. Watch the full episode below for the five...
