Transform your Mind
Transform Your Mind is a health and longevity podcast exploring mental health, mindset, trauma healing, emotional healing, relationships, and personal growth—because living a longer, healthier life begins with transforming the way you think, feel, heal, and live.
Hosted by Myrna Young, trauma recovery expert, life coach and author The Transform Your Mind radio and Podcast brings together doctors, researchers, authors, psychologists, wellness experts, and thought leaders for powerful conversations about the connection between the mind and body.
Discover practical strategies for trauma healing, emotional resilience, brain health, nervous system regulation, healthy relationships, metabolic health, women’s health, and longevity. Episodes explore everything from childhood trauma, attachment and emotional regulation to neuroplasticity, addiction recovery, healthy aging, spirituality, self-worth, and the science of living well.
Whether you’re working to heal your past, improve your mental health, strengthen your relationships, develop a healthier mindset, or simply live longer and feel better while doing it, these conversations are designed to help you turn knowledge into meaningful change.
At its heart, Transform Your Mind is about self-improvement, personal development, and transformation—giving you the insights and tools to create a healthier mind, a stronger body, better relationships, and a more fulfilling life.
Join Myrna and her guests each week and discover how changing your mind can change your health, your relationships, and ultimately, your life.
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Transform your Mind
Love After 50 | Emotional Regulation & Healthy Relationships in Later Life
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What happens when you heal your nervous system before dating again? In this episode, Dr. Victoria Vaughn reveals how emotional regulation and healthy relationships transformed her second act after a 30-year marriage ended at 55. Host Myrna explores the intersection of trauma recovery, mindset shifts, and the science of attraction—showing how rewiring your attachment patterns isn't just about finding love, it's about building the wellness foundation for lasting connection. From her book *Oh, the Frogs I Kissed Before I Finally Found My Prince*, Dr. Vaughn shares the intimate lessons that prove: true empowerment begins when you regulate your inner world first.
Dr. Vaughn shares her personal journey, filled with lessons learned from dating "frogs" before meeting her true prince through Eharmony. They delve into identifying red flags, the importance of self-worth and boundaries, and debunking myths about intimacy with age. Highlighted by anecdotes from her own experiences, listeners are ushered into a world where age does not diminish the prospect of love or the joy of companionship. This episode is a treasure trove of guidance for those embarking on new romantic adventures, underscoring that our best chapters can indeed lie ahead.
Key Takeaways:
- Identifying Red Flags:
- The Journey Through Dating:
- Intimacy Beyond Youth:
- Self-Worth and Authenticity:
- Lessons from Experience:
Timestamp Summary
0:02 Rediscovering Love and Confidence After Heartbreak
2:42 Relearning Social Protocols in a Changed Dating Landscape
4:39 Finding Love, Loss, and Self-Discovery After Divorce
7:20 Dating Challenges and Lessons in Finding True Companionship
15:34 Dating Mistakes, Universal Stories, and Learning From Experience
16:55 Recognizing Red Flags in Relationships and Dating
21:11 Navigating Financial Expectations and Compatibility in Relationships
27:36 Intimacy and Romance in Later Life
36:38 Lessons for Women Over 50 Reentering the Dating World
42:04 Transforming Love Lives in Second or Third Acts
Resources
- Website: Ohthefrogs.com
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