After weeks of overthinking my return to the podcast, I finally decided perfection was overrated.

So yes, the audio gets a little glitchy in spots.

Yes, I have one (or two) surprise guest hosts.

And yes, we’re rolling with it.

In this Season 3 kickoff episode, I’m catching you up on Costa Rica, turning 42, coming home to a child who somehow grew up while I was gone, rediscovering my love for private practice, and my recent hobby of inventing problems in a season where life is actually pretty good.

We talk about waterfall rappelling, rainforest adventures, a private chef dinner that felt like something out of a movie, and the birthday that started with a broken phone instead of a profound revelation.

We also talk about motherhood, watching Harper become more independent, why I’ve spent entirely too much time cross-examining my own happiness, and what happens when you realize the life you’re living is actually pretty close to the one you once hoped for.

No framework.

No keynote.

No perfectly packaged life lesson.

Just a conversation.

And honestly, that feels about right.

Music Credit:

Tuesday Vibes by Snoozy Beats

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