Hosts: Amy Sousa, Tracie Munce, Lisa Carmichael and Guest: Maggie Judge

In this inspiring episode, the Power Lunch team welcomes Maggie Judge, who shares her journey of resilience and reinvention after a breast cancer diagnosis. Maggie discusses the mindset shift that helped her move from burnout to transformation, and how she developed her life philosophy: “Loving yourself forward every day.”

Key Topics Discussed:

• Maggie’s wake-up call: How a cancer diagnosis led to a new approach to life and work.

• The “Four Ps” transformation: Moving from perfecting, pleasing, proving, and producing to being present, playful, purposeful, and open to possibility.

• Befriending the inner critic: Naming and understanding the inner voice (Roxy, Linda, Bruno) and learning to navigate self-talk.

• The difference between self-care and restoration, and the importance of showing up for oneself in new ways.

• Personal power moves: Each host and guest shares a “power move” they’re making this week, from prioritizing health and family time to asking for help and embracing new opportunities.

Memorable Quotes:

• “Progress over perfection.”

• “What you seek is seeking you.”

• “It’s in the stillness that we hear those answers.”

• “Keep showing up, keep rising, and remember there’s no ceiling you can’t break through.”

Takeaways:

• Mindset shifts can be born from life’s toughest moments.

• Naming and befriending your inner critic can help transform negative self-talk.

• • Restoration is about showing up for yourself in meaningful ways, not just self-care routines.
  • Community and honest conversations empower women to support each other on their journeys.

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