The Next Perfect Step cohosts Kim McStay, Lori Tremblay and Laurie Mullen are energy healers and teachers with their own healing practices. They seek to provide a platform to those who are searching for guidance on how to navigate the shift in global consciousness. The podcast embraces spiritually awakened conversation and invites guests to share their healing gifts and knowledge.   Contact the hosts: [email protected].

Ready to trade autopilot for intention? We sit down with certified life coach and community builder Cheryl Dillon to unpack what it really takes to “soar, not settle” in midlife. Cheryl’s path from corporate HR to divorce coaching to launching Funderful Experiences shows how reinvention grows from small, consistent choices—not magical makeovers. Think real talk on self-compassion, deeper friendships, and the courage to pursue joy without apology.

Cheryl shares the moment she realized isolation and inertia were stealing her spark, and how she rebuilt community through local service, volunteering, and a members’ group designed for depth and play. We dig into the Uplift newsletter—a weekly blend of honest stories, reflection prompts, and tiny challenges—plus Connected Hearts, a monthly in-person circle that pairs meaningful conversations with light-hearted games to keep fun on the calendar. The result is a practical blueprint: decide what you want before you obsess over the how, schedule connections while you’re together, and look for reciprocity as a sign of healthy relationships.

We also explore the natural evolution of friendships. As values shift, some bonds fade without drama—and that’s okay. By showing up as your real self, you become a magnet for the people who match your energy and intentions. If you’ve been questioning your path, craving community, or wondering how to bring more laughter into your week, this conversation offers clear steps you can use today. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help others find the show—then tell us: what’s one small step you’ll take toward more joy this week?