Dare On with Jodi

What if the struggles in your relationship don’t mean something is wrong…
but instead mean your marriage is ready to evolve?

In this powerful and eye-opening and mic dropping conversation, relationship experts Assael and Galit Romanelli introduce a completely new way to think about long-term relationships: the idea that every marriage ends—but not necessarily in divorce.

Instead of seeing change as failure, they invite you to see it as an opportunity to remarry your partner—again and again.

If you’ve ever felt disconnected, stuck, bored, or unsure about your relationship… this episode will shift everything.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why every marriage will eventually end (and why that’s not a bad thing)
• The 3 hidden forces that change every relationship:
• What it really means to “remarry” your partner
• The difference between: “Working on your marriage” vs. transforming it
• The 4-step relationship framework the teach in their program- The Remarriage Roadmap™
• How to communicate in a way that actually creates connection
• Why most couples stay stuck—and what to do instead

Key Takeaways

• Your relationship isn’t broken—it may just be outdated
• Growth in marriage requires intentional reinvention
• Real intimacy comes from honesty, vulnerability, and emotional range
• You don’t need to leave your relationship to experience something new—you may just need to rebuild it differently

About the Guests

Dr. Assael Romanelli is a licensed clinical social worker, certified couple and family therapist, and co-founder of The Romanelli Group. With over 15 years of experience, he helps individuals and couples build stronger, more vibrant relationships.

Galit Romanelli, MA, is a certified personal coach, lactation consultant, and co-founder of The Romanelli Group. She holds a master’s in Gender Studies and is completing her PhD, focusing on maternal identity and relationships.

Resources & Links

• Book a discovery call to see if we can help you remarry your partner HERE.
• Learn more about Assael and Galit’s work HERE

Connect with Jodi on Substack HERE- fun and exciting things are coming.

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What if your kids aren’t just learning from you… but actually trying to teach you something?

In this powerful solo episode, Jodi Silverman shares the unexpected life lessons her kids taught her—lessons about control, confidence, courage, and boundaries that most women don’t learn until much later in life.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your ways, overwhelmed by responsibility, or caught up in what others think… this episode will shift how you see your role as a mom—and as a woman in midlife.

Because sometimes the greatest growth doesn’t come from leading…
It comes from being willing to listen.

💥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why your long-held beliefs might be creating unnecessary stress
• The powerful mindset shift from control → curiosity
• How your kids model confidence in ways most adults struggle with
• What real courage actually looks like (and why it’s quieter than you think)
• The importance of boundaries—and why many women were never taught them
• How to recognize the lessons your kids are showing you every day

🔑 Key Takeaway

Your kids aren’t just watching you…

They’re showing you a new way to live—
with less pressure, more confidence, and a whole lot more freedom.

💛 Your Dare

Where might your kids be trying to teach you something?

Maybe it’s:

• Letting go of control
• Caring less about what people think
• Taking a risk
• Setting a boundary

Just notice it. That’s where the shift begins.

🎁 Resources Mentioned

👉 30 Tiny Dares – Build confidence one small step at a time
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Continue the conversation with Jodi on Substack HERE!

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Have you ever been told “everything looks normal”… but deep down you know something isn’t right?

In this powerful episode of Beyond Empty Nest, Jodi sits down with Dr. Jenn, a PhD biologist turned founder of a groundbreaking fertility solution, to uncover what’s really happening behind the diagnosis of unexplained infertility.

After being told by multiple doctors that nothing was wrong—and still being unable to conceive—Dr. Jen did what most of us don’t think to do: she asked why.

What she discovered not only changed her own life… it’s now helping hundreds of women conceive in a more accessible, less invasive, and more empowering way.

This episode isn’t just about fertility—it’s about advocating for your body, questioning the narrative, and refusing to settle for incomplete answers.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why “unexplained infertility” is more common than you think (and what it really means)
• The emotional toll of trying to conceive—and why so many women feel dismissed
• What traditional fertility treatments don’t always explain
• How Dr. Jenn used her scientific background to challenge the system
• The surprising science behind increasing your chances of conception
• What the PherDal at-home insemination kit is and how it works
• Why asking “why” could completely change your health journey
• How this innovation is helping couples, single women, and the LGBTQ+ community
• The importance of advocating for yourself in the medical system

Key Takeaway

You are not powerless in your body.

If something doesn’t feel right, you don’t have to accept vague answers or dismissive advice. Your curiosity—your willingness to ask why—might be the very thing that leads you to the solution you’ve been searching for.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Learn more about PherDal and Dr. Jenn HERE
• Explore fertility support resources

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Is This Perimenopause? The Symptoms Women Are Told to Ignore with Julie, The Menopause OT

• Brain fog.
• Anxiety that seems to come out of nowhere.
• Waking up at 3:00 AM for no reason.
• A body that suddenly feels older overnight.

If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering, “What is wrong with me?” — you are far from alone.

In this powerful episode of Dare On with Jodi, we’re breaking the silence around perimenopause, menopause, and the massive knowledge gap in women’s health that leaves so many women confused and unsupported.

Jodi sits down with Julie Parana, founder of The Menopause OT, who shares her personal story of surgical menopause at 42 and how it led her to discover just how little education women (and even doctors) receive about this stage of life.

The result? Millions of women experiencing symptoms they don’t understand… and being told it’s “just aging.”

This conversation is here to change that.

You’ll walk away feeling validated, informed, and empowered to take control of your health and your next chapter.

In This Episode We Talk About

• The most common early symptoms of menopause many women miss
• Brain fog, anxiety, sleep issues, and joint pain in midlife
• Why so many doctors aren’t trained to treat menopause
• The truth about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the myths many women still believe
• How Julie’s experience with surgical menopause led her to create The Menopause OT

Key Takeaways

✨ Menopause doesn’t start at 50 for many women. Symptoms can begin in your mid-30s and early 40s. (share this episode with your daughters!)

✨ Anxiety, sleep disruption, brain fog, and unexplained aches are often early hormonal symptoms.

✨ There is a huge knowledge gap in women’s healthcare when it comes to menopause.

✨ You don’t have to silently suffer—there are treatments, tools, and support available.

Meet Our Guest

Julie Parana – The Menopause OT

Julie is an occupational therapist and certified menopause coach dedicated to helping women understand and navigate the menopause transition.

After experiencing surgical menopause herself at age 42, she discovered firsthand how little support women receive during this phase of life. Now she educates and empowers women through evidence-based menopause education, lifestyle strategies, and coaching.

Her mission is simple: Help women feel like themselves again.

You can connect with Julie and learn more about her work using the links in the show notes.

Connect With Julie

Menopause Doesn’t Have to Suck” Audio Series -  Download my free audio guide to learn what’s happening in your body — and what actually helps.

https://the-menopause-ot.kit.com/da610e33d2

IG:  @themenoot https://www.instagram.com/themenoot?igsh=MWx6anlkam14eDRqeg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Website: https://www.themenopauseot.com

A Resource For Your Next Chapter

Feeling stuck wondering:

• What’s next for me?
• Who am I now?
• How do I reconnect with myself again?

You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out alone either.

Download Jodi’s free guide HERE.

Your 4-Step Guide to Rediscovering Yourself Using the D.A.R.E. Framework

This simple but powerful resource will help you start turning:

• confusion → clarity
• fear → courage
• “someday” → today

✨ The life you’ve been waiting for is already inside you.

Grab the guide in the show notes and start daring on today.

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💥 What If Nothing Is “Wrong” With You?

Midlife hits… and suddenly your body feels different.

Sex feels different.
Desire changes.
And no one is talking about it.

So you’re left wondering:
“Is this normal… or is something wrong with me?”

In this episode, Jodi sits down with OB-GYN Dr. Melissa Lee-Agawa, founder of Grace & Glow MD, to break the silence around what’s actually happening in your body—and what you can do about it.

Because here’s the truth:
Just because it’s common… doesn’t mean you have to live with it.

🎧 In This Episode, We Talk About:

• What women are secretly Googling at 2am (but not saying out loud)
• Why sex, libido, and comfort change in your 30s, 40s, and beyond
• The real reason behind vaginal dryness and painful sex
• The emotional impact these changes have on confidence and relationships
• Why so many women silently avoid intimacy
• Traditional solutions vs. modern, non-surgical options
• How treatments like radiofrequency can restore function and comfort
• The connection between pelvic floor health and sexual satisfaction
• Why this conversation has been taboo—and why that needs to change

🔥 The Truth You Need to Hear

• This is common—but not something you have to accept
• Your body is changing—but you are not broken
• Painful sex is a signal, not something to ignore
• There are real solutions that go beyond “just use lubricant”

💡 Your Dare

Call your doctor.

Not for your annual visit.
Not “when you get around to it.”

Make an appointment specifically to talk about what’s going on.

Because the hardest part?
Picking up the phone.

👩‍⚕️ Connect with Dr. Melissa Lee-Agawa

If this episode resonated with you, take the next step.

• Learn more about Dr. Melissa Lee-Agawa HERE
• Book a complimentary consultation (if you’re local)- HERE
• Download the app:  https://graceandglowmd.repeatmd.app/signin

Connect with Jodi

• Follow me on IG HERE
• Take the Happy in Midlife Quiz HERE

💛 You’re Not Alone

This is the conversation women have been waiting for.

And it’s just the beginning. Share it with every woman you know between the ages of 30-65

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What does resilience really look like?

Not the highlight reel version.
Not the motivational quote version.

But the 3 a.m., can’t-sleep, spiraling-thoughts version.

In this vulnerable solo episode of Dare On with Jodi, I’m sharing the full story of my knee replacement recovery — including the fear, frustration, sleep disruption, and emotional weight that came with it.

More importantly, I’m sharing how I used the same resilience tools I teach inside the Dare On Circle, on this podcast, and on stage — in real time.

If you’re navigating a hard season — whether it’s surgery recovery, an empty nest, a health shift, relationship changes, or simply feeling overwhelmed — this episode will remind you that resilience isn’t about being positive all the time.

It’s about practicing the tools when it matters most.

In This Episode We Cover:

• How to advocate for yourself in medical decisions
• Why trusting your inner knowing builds resilience
• The impact of sleep disruption on fear and self-talk
• How to use the T.A.L.K. method (Take Notice, Acknowledge, Learn, Kick It Out)
• Why realistic recovery expectations matter
• How to manage fear of pain and fear of the unknown
• Reframing setbacks during physical and emotional recovery
• Building mental resilience during midlife transitions

The T.A.L.K. Method for Resilience

When negative or fearful thoughts show up:

• Take Notice – Identify the thought.
• Acknowledge – Allow the feeling without pushing it away.
• Learn – Get curious about what it’s trying to protect you from.
• Kick It Out – Replace it with an alternative, empowering possibility.

This is the foundation of mental resilience.

Resources Mentioned:

💗 Download the FREE 7-Day Self-Talk Mini Reset HERE  

🎧 Listen to more episodes HERE or wherever you listen to your shows.

If this episode resonated, share it with a woman who needs to be reminded of her strength.

Because resilience isn’t loud.

It’s practiced.

And you are more capable than you think.  Dare On!

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You know that itch—the one deep inside that tells you something’s off or that there’s something more waiting for you? That’s not restlessness—it’s your intuition.

In this episode, Jodi sits down with attorney and entrepreneur Kaitlin Files, who shares how she turned an unexpected career detour into her most daring move yet: launching her own law firm during the pandemic.

Together, they explore:

• How to tell the difference between fear and intuition
• Why daring moments often begin with one simple question: Why not me?
• The power of believing in yourself before the world does
• And what it really takes to push through doubt and start again

If you’ve been feeling that itch for something new, this conversation will inspire you to stop ignoring it—and start daring on.

👉 RESET YOUR SELF TALK with Jodi's 7 Day Mini Reset HERE

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Kaitlin’s law firm: Workers’ Compensation & Injury Law
• DIY with Beth Allen (connection that brought them together)
• “Scream Your Dream” by Cheldin Rumer

Dare of the Week: Dare to meditate. Whether it’s your first time or your hundredth, pause long enough to listen to the whisper inside.

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What if the dream you’ve been quietly carrying is the very thing that’s meant to set you free?

In this powerful episode of Dare On with Jodi, we’re joined by Julie Kraus, a psychic, medium, intuitive life coach — and Jodi’s own spiritual advisor. Julie shares her deeply personal journey of moving from fitness entrepreneur to spiritual teacher, and how she dared to stop hiding her true calling.

This is for the woman who feels the pull of “something more” but hasn’t yet given herself permission to say it out loud. If that’s you — you’ll walk away feeling seen, inspired, and ready to take your first bold step.

🔥 In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How to recognize the quiet whispers of your intuition
• Why hiding your dream often feels “safer” — but costs you your joy
• The surprising signs you’re out of alignment with your purpose
• Julie’s transformation from gym owner to spiritual advisor (and the fears she had to overcome)
• Why sacred space — internal and external — is essential to living your truth
• One powerful question to ask yourself if you feel stuck, lost, or unsure what’s next
• A soul-stirring dare to help you reconnect with your truth

💬 Let’s Stay Connected:

Book Jodi for your next event-Whether as a speaker, emcee or panel moderator, she's your girl. HERE

IG HERE      Private FB Group HERE

🌟 Connect with Julie Kraus:
Website: juliekrausspiritualadvisor.com       Instagram: @juliekrausspirit

Whether you’re curious about intuitive coaching, energy upgrades, or channeling your own inner wisdom, Julie is the real deal. Explore her offerings and follow her uplifting content for daily inspiration and spiritual insight.

Dare On.

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In this raw and powerful conversation, Jodi sits down with trauma therapist and DivaGirl Owner Majet Reyes to talk about what happens when your life suddenly shatters — and how to rebuild it with purpose, truth, and healing.

Majet shares how a single night — fueled by exhaustion, trauma, and a desperate desire for sleep — became the turning point that led her from the edge of despair to a life of service, sisterhood, and self-awareness.

You’ll hear about:

• Her powerful pivot from paramedic to trauma therapist
• What it’s really like to push through trauma without healing
• The breaking point that changed everything
• How motherhood inspired her to seek purpose
• Why healing starts with how you talk to yourself
• The surprising way she discovered DivaGirl — and how it became a community lifeline

Whether you’re navigating burnout, searching for a fresh start, or in need of a moment of deep honesty, this episode is a must-listen.

Your DARE:

• Stop Doing and Stay Still and simply Breathe for 30 minutes. 

Let's stay connected:

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✨ Resources & Links:

• 💬 7-Day Self-Talk RESET HERE
• 🧘‍♀️ Majet’s Meditation Challenge: https://majetreyes.com/7-day-meditation-challenge

⚠️ If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts or emotional distress, please reach out for help.

 Call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, confidential support 24/7.

You are not alone. There is support. There is hope.

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Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you’re failing at everything… even when you’re doing all the things?

In this powerful conversation, Jodi sits down with CJ Stasik, founder of She Handles It, to unpack what burnout really is (spoiler: it’s not just about overwork), how it sneaks into our lives, and why it’s often rooted in misalignment—not capacity.

Together, they explore:

• What burnout looks like in midlife women (and why it’s often ignored)
• The myth of the “Betty Crocker Mom” and how guilt fuels the cycle
• How to spot misalignment in your life and career
• CJ’s 3-step Burnout Recovery to Reset™ method
• The mindset shift that changes everything
• How to take bold, daring action—without the guilt

Mentioned in this episode:

• 🌟FREE Self-Talk 7 Day Mini Reset HERE
• 🧘‍♀️ September, 2026 Retreat at the Himalayan Institute – Join Jodi + CJ 
• 💬 Connect with CJ at HERE

Connect with Jodi:

• IG: @jodi_silverman

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