Let’s just say it.

You’re tired.

Not because you’re weak.

You’re the strong one.

The one who remembers the appointments, smooths the tension, checks on the kids, supports the husband, helps the parents, leads at work… and somehow still feels guilty when you want one quiet hour to yourself.

In this deeply honest conversation, I sit down with Dr. Staci Moore to talk about something so many midlife women feel but rarely say out loud:

When did caring for everyone else start costing you yourself?

We unpack:

The invisible weight of emotional labor

Why overgiving feels noble… until it feels resentful

The quiet identity loss that happens in your 40s and 50s

The guilt that shows up the moment you choose yourself

And how to set boundaries without becoming someone you’re not

If you’ve ever thought:

This episode is for you.

This isn’t about becoming hardened.

It’s about learning how to care… without abandoning yourself in the process.

Midlife isn’t meant to drain you.

And maybe this conversation is your wake-up call.

Take a breath.

✨ This episode is part of our Special Edition collaboration honoring the women of Debbie Prediger’s SHINE Circle. Debbie gathered these extraordinary voices together, and it’s been such a gift to highlight their wisdom through Brave Magazine and the Being Brave Tour conversations this week.

I’m Debbie Prediger, founder of BEWN and creator of SHINE—and I believe extraordinary women change the world when they stop being the best-kept secret and let their story be seen. BEWN and the SHINE Circle are where extraordinary women are represented, celebrated, and supported—creating a global ripple of permission, hope, and possibility.

*Special thank you to Laurie Hardie Podcast Coach and creator of 7 Day Podcast Pro Program for helping the Being Brave Tour come to life! http://www.coachlaurie.com/

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What happens when life doesn’t go the way you planned?

In this powerful Brave Story, Marina shares what it truly takes to start over in midlife—with grit, grace, and a willingness to rebuild from the inside out.

After facing significant life changes, she found herself navigating uncertainty, identity shifts, and the quiet fear that comes with beginning again. But instead of shrinking back, Marina chose courage.

In this episode, we explore:

• How midlife women rebuild after divorce, career shifts, or unexpected transitions

This conversation is for any woman standing at a crossroads—wondering if she has what it takes to begin again.

You do.

*Special thank you to Laurie Hardie Podcast Coach and creator of 7 Day Podcast Pro Program for helping the Being Brave Tour come to life! http://www.coachlaurie.com/

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Have you ever found yourself thinking…

Why am I here again?

Midlife has a way of bringing everything to the surface. The relationships. The unfinished conversations. The boundaries we didn’t set. The truths we swallowed. The parts of ourselves we abandoned to keep the peace.

And suddenly we feel stuck.

In this brave and honest conversation, Karen Rae sits down with Carol Pilkington to talk about what’s really happening underneath those repeating emotional cycles — and why midlife can feel like both a breakdown and a breakthrough.

Together, they explore:

Why we keep repeating the same relationship or life patterns

The emotional weight of unspoken truth

What it actually means to “complete” something internally

How to reclaim your voice and your energy

The quiet liberation that comes from finally closing a chapter

If you’re navigating divorce, reinvention, leadership shifts, empty nest, or simply waking up to the realization that you want something different — this episode is for you.

Because being stuck isn’t failure.

And sometimes, the bravest thing we can do… is stop repeating what no longer serves us.

This is a conversation for women ready to break old cycles, trust themselves again, and move forward with courage.

Let’s Connect to go deeper into the process of understanding and Completing Cycles of Action©

✨ This episode is part of our Special Edition collaboration honoring the women of Debbie Prediger’s SHINE Circle. Debbie gathered these extraordinary voices together, and it’s been such a gift to highlight their wisdom through Brave Magazine and the Being Brave Tour conversations this week.

I’m Debbie Prediger, founder of BEWN and creator of SHINE—and I believe extraordinary women change the world when they stop being the best-kept secret and let their story be seen. BEWN and the SHINE Circle are where extraordinary women are represented, celebrated, and supported—creating a global ripple of permission, hope, and possibility.

*Special thank you to Laurie Hardie Podcast Coach and creator of 7 Day Podcast Pro Program for helping the Being Brave Tour come to life! http://www.coachlaurie.com/

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Have you ever felt scattered—questioning your words, your direction, or whether you’re showing up “the right way,” even when everything looks fine on the outside?

In this episode of Everyday Brave, Karen Rae is joined by Jenny Reyes, Brand Integration Strategist and Leadership Development Consultant, for an honest conversation about what it means to move from scattered to aligned—especially for women navigating business, leadership, and midlife transitions.

Together, they explore:

Why feeling scattered is a signal, not a failure

The exhaustion of managing multiple versions of yourself

How authentic alignment leads to clarity, confidence, and consistency

Simple, brave steps to reconnect with your true voice

Inspired by Jenny’s resource From Scattered to Aligned, this conversation is for women who feel overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or quietly questioning their path—and are ready to come home to themselves.

This isn’t about fixing yourself.

✨ A grounding, encouraging episode for women seeking clarity, authenticity, and everyday brave leadership.

✨ This episode is part of our Special Edition collaboration honoring the women of Debbie Prediger’s SHINE Circle. Debbie gathered these extraordinary voices together, and it’s been such a gift to highlight their wisdom through Brave Magazine and the Being Brave Tour conversations this week.

I’m Debbie Prediger, founder of BEWN and creator of SHINE—and I believe extraordinary women change the world when they stop being the best-kept secret and let their story be seen. BEWN and the SHINE Circle are where extraordinary women are represented, celebrated, and supported—creating a global ripple of permission, hope, and possibility.

*Special thank you to Laurie Hardie Podcast Coach and creator of 7 Day Podcast Pro Program for helping the Being Brave Tour come to life! http://www.coachlaurie.com/

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What happens when you hit rock bottom—and decide your story will no longer be told for you?

In this powerful episode, Deanna Powell shares her journey of getting sober in 2012 and the courage it took to reclaim her voice, her truth, and her future. After years of addiction, judgment, and painful family dynamics, Deanna reached a breaking point—and chose to rise.

She opens up about the moment she decided to tell her entire story publicly—the good, the hard, and the uncomfortable—rather than letting rumors and misinformation define her. What began as an act of self-protection became a turning point of empowerment, healing, and deep personal transformation.

This conversation explores:

Deanna also shares how trusting herself and her dreams led her to a life she once believed was out of reach—including becoming a single mom by choice and building a life centered on truth, joy, and intention.

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt misunderstood, faced starting over, or needed the reminder not to quit before the miracle.

🎧 Listen in and be reminded: sometimes, the harder you hit the ground, the higher you rise.

*Special thank you to Laurie Hardie Podcast Coach and creator of 7 Day Podcast Pro Program for helping the Being Brave Tour come to life! http://www.coachlaurie.com/

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In this Being Brave Conversation, Karen sits down with Nicole Cowley to walk through her powerful Confidence Blueprint — a gentle, guided practice designed to help women take one brave next step toward who they’re becoming.

This conversation feels like sitting with two girlfriends who see you, hear you, and remind you that you’re not alone.

Together, Karen and Nicole explore:

Nicole shares the heart behind her resource, weaving in real-life wisdom about navigating transition, reclaiming your power, and remembering the truth of who you are.

If you’ve ever felt scattered, stuck, or unsure of your next step — this episode is a warm invitation to slow down, reflect, and rise.

Perfect for women seeking:

This is your reminder that confidence isn’t something you “have” — it’s something you create, one brave breath, one brave question, one brave step at a time.

Join us for this heart-opening conversation and walk away with a simple, beautiful practice you can use today.

About Nicole: Nicole Cowley is a bestselling author, Identity Reinvention Coach, and certified hypnotherapist helping high-achieving women live more aligned, authentic, and emotionally grounded lives. Her work has been featured in the Los Angeles Tribune Women’s Journal and on a Times Square billboard. Connect with her here: www.nextstepwithnicolerenee.com

Special thank you to Laurie Hardie Podcast Coach and creator of 7 Day Podcast Pro Program for helping the Being Brave Tour come to life! http://www.coachlaurie.com/

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I truly loved this conversation.

In this episode of Every Day Brave with Karen Rae, I sit down with Chelsey Gonzales, a courageous entrepreneur who reminds us that building a business—and a life—takes heart, self-trust, and a willingness to grow through the uncomfortable moments.

During our conversation, Chelsey walks you through the resource she created for the Brave Magazine, sharing why she designed it and how it’s meant to support you in getting clearer, more confident, and more aligned as you take your next brave steps. It’s a beautiful extension of her story—practical, thoughtful, and rooted in real-life experience.

We talk honestly about courage, confidence, and what it looks like to keep showing up as a woman in business, even when you’re still figuring things out.

If you’re navigating change, building something meaningful, or craving clarity on what’s next, this episode is for you.

My hope is that Chelsey’s story—and her resource—help you feel supported, seen, and reminded that you don’t have to do this alone. Remember you don't have to have it all figured out, we are here for you! 

🎧 Listen in and celebrate being Every Day Brave.

*Special thank you to Laurie Hardie Podcast Coach and creator of 7 Day Podcast Pro Program for helping the Being Brave Tour come to life! http://www.coachlaurie.com/

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The Golden Thread: a Conversation with Michele Heffron

We talk about the golden thread that runs through a woman’s life — the experiences, endings, and quiet turning points that shape who she becomes. Michele shares pieces of her own story and how walking through divorce, identity shifts, and reinvention led her to listen more deeply to herself and to life.

This isn’t a conversation about fixing or rushing ahead. It’s about noticing the patterns, honoring the wisdom earned along the way, and trusting that even the hardest seasons are part of something meaningful.

If you’re in a place of transition, wondering who you are now — or who you’re becoming — this conversation will feel like a gentle exhale and a reminder that you’re not alone.

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✨ This episode is part of our Special Edition collaboration honoring the women of Debbie Prediger’s SHINE Circle. Debbie gathered these extraordinary voices together, and it’s been such a gift to highlight their wisdom through Brave Magazine and the Being Brave Tour conversations this week.

I’m Debbie Prediger, founder of BEWN and creator of SHINE—and I believe extraordinary women change the world when they stop being the best-kept secret and let their story be seen. BEWN and the SHINE Circle are where extraordinary women are represented, celebrated, and supported—creating a global ripple of permission, hope, and possibility.

Today’s episode is brave, raw, and unfiltered.

There’s no polished intro—just an honest, heart-open conversation with a panel of extraordinary women from Debbie Prediger’s Be Extraordinary Women’s Network and the Shine Community.

Recorded live, this episode invites you straight into the room as these women share wisdom shaped by lived experience, courage, and truth. It’s not about having the perfect words—it’s about showing up, being seen, and allowing your story to matter.

If you’ve ever needed a reminder that you’re not alone on your journey, this conversation is for you.

Come listen. Come feel. Come be reminded of your own brave.

✨ This episode is part of our Special Edition collaboration honoring the women of Debbie Prediger’s SHINE Circle. Debbie gathered these extraordinary voices together, and it’s been such a gift to highlight their wisdom through Brave Magazine and the Being Brave Tour conversations this week.

I’m Debbie Prediger, founder of BEWN and creator of SHINE—and I believe extraordinary women change the world when they stop being the best-kept secret and let their story be seen. BEWN and the SHINE Circle are where extraordinary women are represented, celebrated, and supported—creating a global ripple of permission, hope, and possibility.

The Shine Circle is a warm, empowering sanctuary where healing, self-discovery, intuition, and inspired action come together. It’s rooted in Debbie Prediger’s SHINE Framework — designed to meet each woman where she is, whether she’s beginning to reclaim her voice or stepping into visible leadership.

Debbie Prediger – Transformative Visionary Leader

Jenny Reyes – Alignment Advisor

Ashley Borromeo – Joy & Embodied Confidence Mentor

Carol Pilkington – Presence Mentor

Carolyn McGee – Discernment Sage

Marilise de Villiers – Empowerment Strategist

Shannon Chapoy Posdijk – Self-Love Mentor

Naomi J. Grevemberg – Grounded Fire Mentor

Nicole Cowley – Identity Mentor

Dr. Staci Moore – Sacred Systems Strategist

This is not just a membership — it’s a soulful circle of resonance, belonging, and empowered becoming.

💛 You’re invited to experience the Shine Circle with a 7-day free trial:

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*Special thank you to Laurie Hardie Podcast Coach and creator of 7 Day Podcast Pro Program for helping the Being Brave Tour come to life! http://www.coachlaurie.com/

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