Midlife is full of change—kids grow up, roles shift, and the question of “What’s next?” can feel both exciting and overwhelming.

In today’s episode, I talk with my friend Jill, a faith-based life coach who works with women navigating this very transition. We talk about:

• Why midlife goals require a clear why (and how to find yours)

• The gift of not putting pressure on yourself

• How to keep your goals light, fun, and meaningful

• Why mimicking others can be a useful place to begin

• The role of opposition in making joy deeper and more lasting

This conversation is both tender and empowering. Whether you're deep in the trenches of change or just feeling a shift coming, you'll leave this episode reminded that joy isn't the reward for reaching the goal—it's something you can cultivate along the way.

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In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Holly to talk about navigating the empty nest transition—and how this season can be a launchpad for midlife reinvention and purpose.

Holly spent the last decade exploring different jobs to reconnect with herself after active mothering. Now, she's heading back to school and leaning into her next chapter with clarity and courage.

We talk about:

• Finding your identity after motherhood

• How a personal why statement and core values serves as a guiding light through this transition

• Making time for your goals as an empty nester

• Building self-trust by keeping your word to yourself

• Living authentically in midlife and beyond

• Knowing how our brain works to understand our choices and behavior

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Wellness isn't just physical. Carol explains how tending to emotional, spiritual, financial, and social wellness created lasting change--and helped to heal her physically. It's never too late, and you're never too old to prioritize your wellness and becoming.

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What if all it takes to change your life is one brave step? In this heartfelt episode, I talk with my friend and mentor, Angie, about what real growth looks like—from self-awareness and intentional living to the courage to try, even when you don’t know how it will turn out. I

f you’re ready to stop waiting and start becoming, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

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Angies Option GRM (if you're curious about the non-profit she started 22 years ago)

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Another conversation in the Summer of Conversations series. This delightful conversation with Janine was inspiring as she tells the story of a goal she wrote down 40 years ago, and then accomplished it decades later. She has spent a lifetime reinventing herself and has learned that it's okay if becoming takes time.

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Another great conversation in the "Summer of Conversations" series. This conversation with Anthony was insightful as we talked about principles of becoming as he is navigating changes in his career. As a self-identified 'worrier' we talked about ways he can replace worry with other attributes that will align with his goals. So many great insights that can apply to many different situations!

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The first in a series of conversations about becoming. This beautiful episode demonstrates how becoming happens even in devastating loss. Kelsie opens her heart and shares the reason she is learning to embrace the idea of becoming broken.

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There's two ways to look at becoming, and neither is good or bad. But like a boat in the ocean, learning how to drop anchor or use the rutter will help you get to the desired destination. This episode is exploring two different lenses we can view 'becoming' through. Which one are you currently using?

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Rather than fear this new technology, let's learn how to use it for good! I'm sharing how I used AI to help my process of becoming. It gave me simple insights and suggestions that would have taken me hours to come to on my own. Now I can take what it offered and tweak it to fit me. How are you using AI?

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Why do relationships feel so hard sometimes? They are arguabley the most important aspect of our lives, yet they can cause us to feel so much pain. I'm sharing three personal stories and the principle that has brought me peace.

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