Evolving Together

What if everything you thought you knew about love was wrong?

In this episode of Evolving Together, I'm welcoming back Kristy Halvorsen, author of Perfect Unfolding for a conversation about love, grief, and all the messy, unexpected things in between.

We ask, can love really hurt us? Does unconditional love exist? And if so, how does that work? 

We talk about falling in love when you least expect it and relationships that change form. Of course, we explore what it means to love without all the labels, expectations, and judgments we tend to attach to it. 

And, grab your tissues. We can’t talk about love without bringing up grief, so we go there too. 

This conversation reminded me why I started this podcast in the first place: to connect, share stories, ask questions, and explore the things that make us human. So settle in, because we're talking about love in all its shades and flavors.

About Kristy and where to get her book and follow on social media

If "normal" is a way of being, Kristy Halvorsen is not that. In 2017, she sold everything, left her firefighting career, and hit the road in her Airstream trailer. For nearly nine years, she has migrated with the seasons, often with no idea where she's headed next. In addition to being a nomadic world traveler, she is a mentor, coach, and bestselling author of Perfect Unfolding: Seven Years of Life-Changing Solo Adventure, One Year That Broke Me Open, a vulnerable, deeply human account of what’s possible when you live in curiosity and wonder, embrace the unknown, and trust life while waking up to the simplicity and freedom available to us all. 

Website: PerfectUnfolding.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristy.halvorsen/

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-halvorsen/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/1kristy

Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/241413488-perfect-unfolding

About the Podcast

Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.

Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834

Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/

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YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast

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Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

Affiliate Links and Stuff We LOVE 

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Sugar Fix Pralines - Original New Orleans Pralines - The only fix for your sweet tooth.

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*Essential for great sleep, along with l-Theanine.

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mention Heidi Sexton @checkout where it says “referred by a friend?” get $20 off your first order over $50. 

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.

What happens when you realize you might have more years behind you than ahead of you? And how does that change the way you want to live?

My BFF of 35+ years, Susan, and I have been having some pretty deep conversations lately, and this one is about a subject we don't always like to talk about: our own mortality. 

From getting our wills and important documents organized to questioning what happens after we die, we cover a lot of ground. Losing someone we love, watching our parents age, caring for them while navigating our own midlife transitions, and wondering who will take care of us someday can really shake things up. 

For me, it's also been a reminder that I want to be intentional about the years I have left, how I show up, and how I can continue to serve others. Because when I look back at what matters most, it's the relationships, the laughter, and the ways we help each other through this thing called life.

And because this is Susan and me, we can't possibly talk about death without discussing being launched into the sun, avoiding becoming space junk, donating our bodies to science, and the very real possibility of creating a rebirth plan. 😂 Come have an honest, funny, and occasionally emotional conversation with us about mortality, meaning, aging, and making the most of the life we're living right now.

About the Podcast

Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.

Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834

Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

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Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

Affiliate Links and Stuff We LOVE 

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Luminate - the best brain/energy drink that’s actually good for you

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Tower Gardens - Grow your own food indoors year round or outdoors, no weeds, no waste, no watering, no soil, just delicious salad greens, herbs and vegetables without pesticides, fertilizers or nasty handling of other people in store.

https://us.towergarden.com/#heidisexton

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Sugar Fix Pralines - Original New Orleans Pralines - The only fix for your sweet tooth.

http://www.sugarfixpralines.com 

Seeking Health - the BEST *Ashwaganda, *serotonin support, brain focus and dopamine support supplements. Get $10 off your first order. $20 minimum. https://prz.io/arNRODyIy

*Essential for great sleep, along with l-Theanine.

Lovelyskin.com - They have ALL the best brands for skincare!

mention Heidi Sexton @checkout where it says “referred by a friend?” get $20 off your first order over $50. 

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.

How can getting healthier get easier overall and not just in midlife? 

It’s not all about losing weight, lifting heavier, or spending hours at the gym. It’s about having the strength and energy to do the things you love, whether that's getting down on the floor with your grandkids, traveling the world, gardening or simply living a good life. 

In this episode of Evolving Together, Ashley Anderson of Functional Fitness joins me again to break down fitness and nutrition into simple, doable steps. We talk about why strength training matters as we age, how to get moving when you're starting from scratch or dealing with pain, and why working with a trainer can be about so much more than weight loss. 

I love the practical nutrition tips Ashley shares, from drinking more water and eating a variety of colorful foods to getting enough fiber and choosing whole food sources of protein. We get real about protein bars, questionable food marketing, and why trying to be perfect with your health can steal the joy right out of life. 

Listen next: If you missed our previous conversation about having the strength and energy to follow your dreams as you get older, check out Episode 13. We also continue our conversation with Ashley about her personal fertility and infertility journey in Episode 18.

Thanks for being here. Let’s evolve together.

About Ashley Anderson

Ashley owns Functional Fitness of Pass Christian, Mississippi. She is a personal trainer turned coach, where the focus isn't just on the gym, it's building a lifestyle of health.  Using fitness and practical lifestyle coaching, her and her team help athletes (of all ages) live pain-free, unstoppable lives. 

Ashley holds a degree in Movement & Sports Science from Purdue and puts a focus on healing the gastrointestinal system (your gut/microbiome) and balancing hormones. She’s also currently participating in the Active Life Professional mentorship program. 

Get in touch with Ashley Anderson

Functional Fitness Pass Christian 228-900-9917 or [email protected] 

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About the Podcast

Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.

Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834

Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/

Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U

Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

Affiliate Links and Stuff We LOVE 

Juice Plus Superfood Capsules - Better than vitamins

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Luminate - the best brain/energy drink that’s actually good for you

https://us.juiceplus.com/products/luminate-watermelon-lime?partner=10621426&variant=48040566194434

Tower Gardens - Grow your own food indoors year round or outdoors, no weeds, no waste, no watering, no soil, just delicious salad greens, herbs and vegetables without pesticides, fertilizers or nasty handling of other people in store.

https://us.towergarden.com/#heidisexton

(add Heidi Sexton at check out for affiliate name)

Sugar Fix Pralines - Original New Orleans Pralines - The only fix for your sweet tooth.

http://www.sugarfixpralines.com 

Seeking Health - the BEST *Ashwaganda, *serotonin support, brain focus and dopamine support supplements. Get $10 off your first order. $20 minimum. https://prz.io/arNRODyIy

*Essential for great sleep, along with l-Theanine.

Lovelyskin.com - They have ALL the best brands for skincare!

mention Heidi Sexton @checkout where it says “referred by a friend?” get $20 off your first order over $50. 

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.

If there is ever a time we feel shaken up, it’s midlife. Our health changes. Our kids grow up. We burn out. Our marriage may end. We wake up one morning and realize we don't even recognize ourselves anymore.

So we ask the question: Who am I now?

My conversation with Karen Rudolph is about what happens when we stop seeing those shakeups as proof that something is wrong with us and start seeing them as an invitation to wake up, get curious and find our way back to who we really are.

Karen is the author of Spiraling UP: Command Your Light! and her story includes burnout as an RN, the end of a nearly three decade marriage and a life changing accident that almost left her paralyzed. Her message isn't about fixing ourselves. It's about trusting ourselves, becoming more aware of the patterns and words that shape our lives, and making those little shifts that help us move forward.

We talk about why “work life balance” is unattainable BS and why harmony and  alignment is what we are truly seeking. We venture into how the words we casually use with ourselves, the stories we inherited from childhood, and how something as simple as changing “I should” to “I get to” or “I choose to” can change the way we experience our lives.

But my biggest takeaway from Karen's book and this conversation is one simple question:

What can I build with this?

Instead of staying stuck in the “why is this happening to me?” spiral, what if we got curious about what this experience might teach us, create in us or open up for us?

Maybe we're not starting over. Maybe we're spiraling up.

About Karen, where to get her book and where to find and follow

Karen Rudolf is a life strategist, author, speaker, and the founder of Tranquil SOULutions. After navigating her own life-changing experiences—and spending nearly two decades as a nurse witnessing the powerful connection between the mind, body, emotions, and spirit—she discovered that transformation often begins with how we perceive ourselves and our circumstances.

Today, she supports people in recognizing the beliefs and protective patterns quietly shaping their choices, relationships, and well-being. Through her Spiraling UP™ methodology, she invites others to move from fear to flow, deepen self-trust, and reconnect with the wisdom already within them. Her message is simple and powerful: You are not broken, and there is nothing to fix—there is simply more of you waiting to be discovered.

 https://linktr.ee/KarenRudolf

[email protected]

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About the Podcast

Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.

Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834

Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/

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YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U

Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

Affiliate Links and Stuff We LOVE 

Juice Plus Superfood Capsules - Better than vitamins

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Luminate - the best brain/energy drink that’s actually good for you

https://us.juiceplus.com/products/luminate-watermelon-lime?partner=10621426&variant=48040566194434

Tower Gardens - Grow your own food indoors year round or outdoors, no weeds, no waste, no watering, no soil, just delicious salad greens, herbs and vegetables without pesticides, fertilizers or nasty handling of other people in store.

https://us.towergarden.com/#heidisexton

(add Heidi Sexton at check out for affiliate name)

Sugar Fix Pralines - Original New Orleans Pralines - The only fix for your sweet tooth.

http://www.sugarfixpralines.com 

Seeking Health - the BEST *Ashwaganda, *serotonin support, brain focus and dopamine support supplements. Get $10 off your first order. $20 minimum. https://prz.io/arNRODyIy

*Essential for great sleep, along with l-Theanine.

Lovelyskin.com - They have ALL the best brands for skincare!

mention Heidi Sexton @checkout where it says “referred by a friend?” get $20 off your first order over $50. 

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.

Self love sounds great in theory, right? But what does it actually look like when you’re having a crappy day, you mess up, your body is changing, or you’re looking in the mirror wondering, “Who is that middle aged woman?” 😂

My dear friend Connie is back for a very real and very honest conversation about self love and self compassion which is what the retreat we cohosted in Asheville was all about. 

And because this is Evolving Together, we also talk about aging, wrinkles, changing bodies, dropping the ball, and learning to soften instead of beating ourselves up. Sometimes self love looks less like “I love everything about myself!” and more like “Okay, I messed up. I still love you. Let’s keep going.”

If you’ve ever struggled with being kinder to yourself, especially in midlife, this conversation is for you. And maybe the question isn’t whether you love yourself perfectly. Maybe it’s simply: Can you love yourself through it?

Find and Follow Connie!

Connie Raley-Rose teaches yoga classes and leads retreats along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and beyond, helping students connect more deeply with themselves through mindful movement, breath, and awareness.

Connie hosts local and international retreats annually. Connie and I co-hosted the “Clearing the Path” retreat in Sedona in 2025 and “Journey to the Heart” in Asheville this September. There will likely be more fun retreats together, so be sure to get on her mailing list. 

Connect and Follow Connie

Website - https://www.connieyoga.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/17Li5veZAr/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fearlessjourney?igsh=MTAxaW42anpoNjE0Yg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

YouTube - https://youtube.com/@connieyoga8267?si=G9P6JikalzrQfgz6

About the Podcast

Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.

Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834

Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/

Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U

Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

Affiliate Links and Stuff We LOVE 

Juice Plus Superfood Capsules - Better than vitamins

us.juiceplus.com/?partner=10621426

Luminate - the best brain/energy drink that’s actually good for you

https://us.juiceplus.com/products/luminate-watermelon-lime?partner=10621426&variant=48040566194434

Tower Gardens - Grow your own food indoors year round or outdoors, no weeds, no waste, no watering, no soil, just delicious salad greens, herbs and vegetables without pesticides, fertilizers or nasty handling of other people in store.

https://us.towergarden.com/#heidisexton

(add Heidi Sexton at check out for affiliate name)

Sugar Fix Pralines - Original New Orleans Pralines - The only fix for your sweet tooth.

http://www.sugarfixpralines.com 

Seeking Health - the BEST *Ashwaganda, *serotonin support, brain focus and dopamine support supplements. Get $10 off your first order. $20 minimum. https://prz.io/arNRODyIy

*Essential for great sleep, along with l-Theanine.

Lovelyskin.com - They have ALL the best brands for skincare!

mention Heidi Sexton @checkout where it says “referred by a friend?” get $20 off your first order over $50. 

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.

What if you stopped trying to figure out exactly how your life is supposed to look and started trusting what your heart is telling you?

My conversation with Kristy Halvorsen took us everywhere from living in an Airstream for 9 years, and letting go of labels to learning how to cry, caring for her mom, and discovering that sometimes the hardest decisions are already decided for you if you listen to your heart. 

We talk about following those little nudges, which she calls “tickles of the soul”, releasing expectations, and trusting that life can unfold in ways we never imagined. Our conversation and her book, Perfectly Unfolding are beautiful reminders that we don't have to have it all figured out to take the next step.

About Kristy, and where to get her book

If "normal" is a way of being, Kristy Halvorsen is not that. In 2017, she sold everything, left her firefighting career, and hit the road in her Airstream trailer. For nearly nine years, she has migrated with the seasons, often with no idea where she's headed next. In addition to being a nomadic world traveler, she is a mentor, coach, and bestselling author of Perfect Unfolding: Seven Years of Life-Changing Solo Adventure, One Year That Broke Me Open, a vulnerable, deeply human account of what’s possible when you live in curiosity and wonder, embrace the unknown, and trust life while waking up to the simplicity and freedom available to us all. 

Website: PerfectUnfolding.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristy.halvorsen/

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-halvorsen/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/1kristy

Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/241413488-perfect-unfolding

About the Podcast

Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.

Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834

Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/

Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U

Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

Affiliate Links and Stuff We LOVE 

Juice Plus Superfood Capsules - Better than vitamins

us.juiceplus.com/?partner=10621426

Luminate - the best brain/energy drink that’s actually good for you

https://us.juiceplus.com/products/luminate-watermelon-lime?partner=10621426&variant=48040566194434

Tower Gardens - Grow your own food indoors year round or outdoors, no weeds, no waste, no watering, no soil, just delicious salad greens, herbs and vegetables without pesticides, fertilizers or nasty handling of other people in store.

https://us.towergarden.com/#heidisexton

(add Heidi Sexton at check out for affiliate name)

Sugar Fix Pralines - Original New Orleans Pralines - The only fix for your sweet tooth.

http://www.sugarfixpralines.com 

Seeking Health - the BEST *Ashwaganda, *serotonin support, brain focus and dopamine support supplements. Get $10 off your first order. $20 minimum. https://prz.io/arNRODyIy

*Essential for great sleep, along with l-Theanine.

Lovelyskin.com - They have ALL the best brands for skincare!

mention Heidi Sexton @checkout where it says “referred by a friend?” get $20 off your first order over $50. 

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.

Dating, divorce, marriage & a very questionable boat picture could have been the title for this one as Jaimee Dorris and I discuss how to properly pick a spouse. Well, properly according to two women who’ve both been married twice. 

Throughout the conversation, Jaimee is taking notes, but not from MY advice! Nope! She is putting together a must have checklist for someone wanting to get the best partner for themselves. 

Along the way, we share plenty of stories about our own marriages, including some questionable dating-app profile pictures, second marriages, friends who gave their stamp of approval, and the realization that love isn't just something you feel. It's something you do.

In the end, maybe it’s less about finding the “right” person, and more about making the relationship right. Weigh in…what would be on YOUR checklist? 

Find and Follow Jaimee in all these places -

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/jaimeeedorris/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jaimeeedorris/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/jaimee-dorris

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/jaimeedorris

Website:  https://jaimee.tv/

Read Gulf Coast Woman Magazine where she shares the advice we talked about today!

https://www.gcwmultimedia.com/when-to-get-married/ 

About Jaimee Dorris

Jaimee Dorris is a TV personality, creative producer, and storyteller with over 20 years of experience helping people and businesses stand out. She creates authentic, magnetic, and joy-filled content.

She began her career as a news reporter for WLOX-TV, covering Hurricane Katrina, before launching her own web design and marketing studio — Jaimee Designs Web Studio — in 2007. In 2019, she created her own TV show—MS Congeniality TV—a lively talk show that celebrated bold people and ideas across the South. The show aired on WXXV-TV in Gulfport and WGNO-TV in New Orleans. In 2022, she returned to the WLOX-TV anchor desk, infusing Good Morning Mississippi with viral dance videos and a fresh energy that redefined the station’s local image.

Named “Miss Issippi” for the state’s bicentennial in 2017 and crowned Mrs. Mississippi American 2020, Jaimee has spent her career blending creativity, confidence, and fun.

Today, Jaimee focuses on content creation and personal branding, helping clients amplify their voices and show up with brilliance—online and off. She lives on the Mississippi Gulf Coast with her husband, Joel. Together, they have a blended family of five adult children, three businesses, and three beloved fur babies. 

About the Podcast

Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.

Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834

Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/

Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U

Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

Affiliate Links and Stuff We LOVE 

Juice Plus Superfood Capsules - Better than vitamins

us.juiceplus.com/?partner=10621426

Luminate - the best brain/energy drink that’s actually good for you

https://us.juiceplus.com/products/luminate-watermelon-lime?partner=10621426&variant=48040566194434

Tower Gardens - Grow your own food indoors year round or outdoors, no weeds, no waste, no watering, no soil, just delicious salad greens, herbs and vegetables without pesticides, fertilizers or nasty handling of other people in store.

https://us.towergarden.com/#heidisexton

(add Heidi Sexton at check out for affiliate name)

Sugar Fix Pralines - Original New Orleans Pralines - The only fix for your sweet tooth.

http://www.sugarfixpralines.com 

Seeking Health - the BEST *Ashwaganda, *serotonin support, brain focus and dopamine support supplements. Get $10 off your first order. $20 minimum. https://prz.io/arNRODyIy

*Essential for great sleep, along with l-Theanine.

Lovelyskin.com - They have ALL the best brands for skincare!

mention Heidi Sexton @checkout where it says “referred by a friend?” get $20 off your first order over $50. 

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.

What happens to family dynamics when your kids are grown, but they’re still living at home - AND you’ve remarried?

Susan, my BFF of 35+ years, and I continue our conversation from Episode 5 about adult children living at home. But, this time, we get honest about the unique challenges of blended families like adult privacy, sex, overnight guests, and rules all while living under the same roof. 

Every family, and every kid, even if they are grown, is different. Sometimes evolving together means figuring out what works for your family instead of worrying about what everyone else thinks you should be doing. There’s no one right way to do this and we are figuring it out in real time, sharing with you. 

About the Podcast

Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.

Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

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Caregiving is one of those things many of us see happening around us, but we don't really understand the full weight of it until we're in it ourselves.

In Episode 19, I'm joined by Dr. Tracy Daniel-Hardy, author of The Adventures of Butch and Ruby: Chronicles of a Caregiver, to talk about what it really means to care for aging parents, especially when dementia enters the picture. 

We talk about the emotional weight of caregiving, protecting our parents' dignity while still keeping them safe, encouraging independence without expecting more than they are capable of, and learning to communicate in ways that help rather than take over. We also talk about the grief that happens while someone is still here, the loss of the parent we once knew, and how hard it can be to watch someone you love slowly lose pieces of themselves.

While the journey for the caregiver is incredibly difficult, Tracy shares how she’s managed to bring humor and laughter throughout the daily challenges, but also how stepping away to regroup is essential for showing up in a positive light for her parents.  

If you're caring for a parent, partner, grandparent, or another loved one, this is a reminder that there is no perfect. There is only making the best choices we can at any given time. I also hope this conversation helps you feel a little less alone. Let’s keep evolving together.

Join us in Patreon as a Groupie as we continue the conversation and support for caregivers of those with dementia. 💜 http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834 (Look for the “Caregivers” Collection.)

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Dr. Tracy Daniel-Hardy is a retired educator, ed-tech visionary, and a prominent voice for senior caregiving and advocacy. With nearly three decades of experience in the Gulfport School District, including 15 years as Director of Technology, Dr. Tracy has been a pivotal advisor for the Mississippi Department of Education K12 Security Advisor, Google North America K12 Customer Advisor, Tech & Learning Advisor, MS Ed Tech Leaders Association member, Future Ready Tech Leader Advisor, Innovation Directors Network member, and MS Educational Computing Association (Past President).

Dr. Tracy earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Administration from The University of Southern Mississippi and is a proud alumna of Alcorn State University.

Dr. Tracy’s community impact includes being Founder of and Chief Instructor of the Senior Academy of Technology and Continuing Education; board member for Seashore Highlands Methodist Senior Services, Back Bay Mission, and The John C. Robinson Brown Condor Association; 1st Vice President of MS Gulf Coast Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. President of the Hancock Harrison Alcorn State University National Alumni Association, member of The Gulf Coast (MS) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, and member of the Board Development Committee for The Girls Scouts of Greater Mississippi.

She is the author of the book, The Adventures of Butch and Ruby: Chronicles of a Caregiver; as a featured columnist for Caregivers Corner in Gulf Coast Woman Magazine; as a contributor to several leadership anthologies, and weekly on social media as she shares stories of her caregiving journey with her parents.

Tracy is an advocate for caregivers and the elderly by being a dedicated community educator volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association and caregiver champion/educator.

Whether she is speaking from a stage or writing from the heart, Dr. Tracy’s mission remains the same: to empower the marginalized and provide a toolkit for those navigating the complexities of caregiving. 

About the Podcast

Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.

Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

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Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

• Early access to episodes
• Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
• Community chats
• Extended guest conversations
• Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

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Sometimes you can want something desperately, do everything you possibly can to make it happen, and still not get the ending you hoped for.

That's where my conversation with Ashley Anderson begins. Ashley spent years trying to have a baby, navigating infertility, endometriosis, surgeries, fertility treatments and all of the emotional and financial exhaustion that comes with it. Eventually, she and her husband had to ask a really difficult question: How much more are we willing to do?

Ashley doesn't pretend she isn't sad about not having children. She is. But she has also learned that she can grieve what she didn't get while being genuinely happy with the life she has.

We talk about infertility, marriage, money, health, the pressure women feel to have children, the incredibly insensitive things people sometimes say, and what it looks like to create a meaningful life when it doesn't look like the one you imagined.

As Ashley says, "Your book has more chapters left in it." 

About Ashley Anderson

Ashley owns Functional Fitness of Pass Christian, Mississippi. She is a personal trainer turned coach, where the focus isn't just on the gym, it's building a lifestyle of health.  Using fitness and practical lifestyle coaching, her and her team help athletes (of all ages) live pain-free, unstoppable lives. 

Ashley holds a degree in Movement & Sports Science from Purdue and puts a focus on healing the gastrointestinal system (your gut/microbiome) and balancing hormones. She’s also currently participating in the Active Life Professional mentorship program. 

Get in touch with Ashley Anderson

Functional Fitness Pass Christian 228-900-9917 or [email protected] 

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About the Podcast

Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.

Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834

Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

• Early access to episodes
• Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
• Community chats
• Extended guest conversations
• Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.

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