This week, I am joined by my “almost-cohost” and forever fave Jamie Lee Ruiz for a raw, life-lately convo on transitions, turning 40, and choosing joy on purpose! We get honest about the difference between true misalignment vs. laziness, listening to intuition (without gaslighting yourself), and the courage it takes to let go without a safety net. Jamie also opens up about the friendships she’s released, how she’s practicing real-time boundaries, and what dating looks like entering a new decade!
💛 In this episode:
- What “misalignment” actually feels like (and how to tell it from resistance)
- The retreat that changed everything: 10 days, no talking, 10 hours of meditation/day
- Why Jamie canceled a beloved class the night before—and felt instant peace
- Trust & surrender when you don’t know the next step (rent still due!)
- The 40-Day Joy practice (small moments count) and how it raises your frequency
- Friendship endings with grace: accountability, people-pleasing, and speaking up sooner
- Dating in your 40s: clarity, standards, and saying “no” without drama
- Feminine flow × masculine container: holding all your expressions, safely
- Gratitude as a daily nervous-system reset (and why joy isn’t performative)
🔗 Listen next:
Feminine & Masculine Energy (our most-saved episode)
https://youtu.be/kEtH5d0xlaQ
Valentine’s Day: Icks, Loves & Self-Lovehttps://youtu.be/7XNne0zn_Lw
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