Forget surface-level fall resets. Women are craving more than cozy corners and decluttered drawers…they’re longing for meaning, purpose, and joy. In this episode, Brenda Jasmin challenges the usual “self-care” advice and explores what real self-care looks like: aligning with your values, setting boundaries, practicing compassion, and reclaiming your power. Drawing from Dr. Pooja Lakshmin’s book Real Self-Care and her own stories, Brenda invites you to design a bigger vision for your next chapter. If you’ve been asking “what’s next for me?” this conversation is for you.

Key Topics Discussed:

The limitations of traditional self-care advice vs Real self-care: values, boundaries, compassion, and reclaiming power and agency in midlife.

Designing a life aligned with personal values.

Brenda's personal journey and insights.

Explore Brenda's "Design Your Next Chapter" program starting September 29, 2025.

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https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/design

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Original music composed by Leah Hidalgo

www.leahhidalgo.com