Mindi Lobuzzetta LMHCD, PLLC

02/10/2026

02/06/2026

Just a little reminder to prioritize YOU this weekend. Take a moment and savor that fresh brewed cup of coffee, enjoy sleeping in a little bit or getting cozy under a warm blanket with a good book. Weekend mode in full effect. ✨

02/06/2026

I’m back at it. 👀 I’m here to empower you to rewrite the script on midlife and unleash your true potential. I’m exhausted from trying to fit into others’ expectations, exhausted from staying quiet, and exhausted from putting myself last. It’s time to take back control. Midlife is a turning point, not a deadend. ✨

02/05/2026

👀 Ahhh the Amazon degrees. Now that I have your attention. I'm passionate about self-improvement books because they offer valuable insights into bettering ourselves. Yet, there's a difference between learning new concepts and actually applying them in life. ChatGPT can provide great advice, but it's useless without practical implementation. 🫣

01/27/2026

✨In this deeply moving episode of The Unapologetic Midlife Podcast, host Mindi Lobuzzetta sits down with Vanessa Deys to share an extraordinary story of grief, resilience, and unexpected transformation.
Vanessa opens up about losing her father to su***de at the age of 78 — a loss that reshaped her world and forced her to navigate the complex realities of grief, mental health, and healing in midlife.
At the same time, Vanessa was experiencing a series of heartbreaking challenges, including miscarriage and profound emotional uncertainty. Then, in the midst of her grief, she received life-changing news: she was pregnant with twins at 42 years old.
Together, Mindi and Vanessa explore the emotional collision of joy and sorrow — and what it means to hold both.✨

01/21/2026

✨Doing something that challenges you each day supports growth in everyday life.✨
Sometimes we need reminders to step out of a rut—to move away from what feels familiar and recognize that “new” does not automatically mean bad. Familiarity may feel safe, but safety alone does not guarantee happiness.
Research consistently shows that the hardest part of trying something new is simply getting started. Daily challenges—no matter how small—help ease fear, create space for confidence to take root, and allow negative self-talk to fade into the background.🖤

01/20/2026

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast, host Mindi Lobuzzetta, LMHC, sits down with Ami Patrick — The Midlife Muscle Mentor — to unpack what women over 40 really need to know about strength training, hormones, metabolism, and sustainable health in midlife.
As women enter perimenopause and menopause, everything changes — from muscle mass and metabolism to energy levels, recovery, and motivation. Ami explains why traditional fitness and dieting methods often stop working in midlife and how customized, holistic coaching is essential for women navigating these shifts.
Together, Mindi and Ami explore why strength training is non-negotiable for women over 40, how estrogen directly impacts muscle, fat storage, and bone density, and why so many women feel frustrated when they are doing “all the right things” but not seeing results. Ami breaks down how structured workout plans, smart nutrition, nervous-system support, and mindset shifts create long-term success — without burnout or punishment.
The conversation also dives into functional strength vs. the number on the scale, the role muscle plays in metabolism, the importance of daily movement, and why flexibility in fitness makes consistency easier. Ami also introduces the emerging topic of peptides and how they may support healing, recovery, and overall wellness for women in midlife.
This episode is a must-listen for any woman who wants to feel strong, confident, energized, and empowered in her 40s, 50s, and beyond — without falling back into diet culture or unrealistic expectations.

01/13/2026

12/30/2025

What happens when you grow up in an alcoholic home — and then become a parent yourself?
In this deeply moving and honest episode of The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast, host Mindi Lobuzzetta sits down with Tara Heims, a Buffalo native, former teacher, and mom of two teenage girls, to explore the long-lasting emotional impact of growing up with an alcoholic parent and the powerful choice to break generational cycles.
Tara shares her personal journey as an adult child of an alcoholic, reflecting on how chaos, emotional unpredictability, and silence shaped her early life — and how awareness, therapy, and intentional parenting have helped her begin to heal. Together, Mindi and Tara talk about the invisible wounds many children of alcoholics carry into adulthood, including hyper-vigilance, people-pleasing, perfectionism, emotional disconnection, and struggles with self-worth.
This conversation goes beyond labels and diagnoses. It dives into what it really looks like to parent differently, love differently, and finally choose emotional safety — for yourself and for the next generation.
If you’ve ever wondered:
Why you’re always the strong one

Why you feel responsible for everyone else

Why relationships feel harder than they should

Or why midlife feels like an emotional awakening

This episode will resonate deeply.
Whether you are a child of an alcoholic, someone healing from generational trauma, or a parent trying to create a healthier emotional legacy, this episode offers compassion, insight, and hope.
✨ Healing is possible.
✨ The cycle can end.
✨ And midlife is where so many of us finally begin to choose ourselves.

12/23/2025

Now on YouTube! Check out the newest episode of The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast with Jenna Witkowski LCSW.

✨In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast, host Mindi Lobuzzetta, LMHC, sits down with Jenna Witkowski, LCSW, a lic...

12/22/2025

it In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast, host Mindi Lobuzzetta, LMHC, sits down with Jenna Witkowski, LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapist, and founding member of The Center for Healing Intelligence (CHI).
* Together, they explore the rapidly evolving world of psychedelic-assisted therapy, including Jenna's work in clinical trials at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, and how emerging psychedelic research is reshaping the future of mental health, trauma healing, and emotional wellness.
* Jenna shares her deeply personal journey into this field, the critical importance of set and setting, and how modalities such as ketamine-assisted therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and trauma-informed care intersect with psychedelic work.
The conversation also highlights the role of organizations like
MAPS in legitimizing research and expanding access to evidence-based psychedelic treatments.
** This episode offers a grounded, educational discussion about how psychedelic therapies may support midlife transitions, healing unresolved trauma, and fostering deeper self-understanding - while emphasizing ethical practice, therapeutic alliance, and client safety.
+ Whether you're curious about the science behind psychedelics, navigating midlife change, or interested in the future of psychotherapy, this conversation invites curiosity, openness, and reflection.

11/04/2025

New episode drops Tuesday on Spotify & Apple!