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There are certain places you keep going back to and every time, they feel a little different.

In this episode of Navigating Between the Lines, I’m taking you through Chicago, but not as a travel guide. More like a timeline. The same city, but through completely different versions of me.

From a 17-year-old on a graduation trip…
to girls’ weekends and bachelorette memories…
to becoming a mom, building a business, and now watching my daughter create her own memories in the same place.

Because sometimes it’s not really about the place, it’s about who you were when you were there and who you’re becoming when you go back.

We talk about:

• how places hold different versions of you
• the quiet evolution of friendships, motherhood, and identity
• blending work and life in a way that shapes your kids’ experiences
• and what it really means to be present in the moments you’ll one day miss

If you’ve ever had a place that feels like a time capsule of your life… this one will hit. And maybe it’ll make you want to go back.

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Friendship breakups are one of the most painful parts of adulthood — and somehow we barely talk about them.

In this episode of Navigating Between the Lines, Maggie reflects on why friendships can be so meaningful… and why it hurts so deeply when they change.

From growing up and drifting apart to the quiet disappointment of relationships that slowly fade, this conversation explores what it means to hold gratitude for what a friendship was while accepting that it may no longer be part of your life today.

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I sat down to record this week and realized I didn’t really have a “topic.” But sometimes the most honest conversations come from just talking about what life actually feels like lately.

In this episode, I’m sharing a real-life catch-up — from closet cleanouts and girls’ dinners to getting Chloe ready for the Daddy Daughter dance. That moment unexpectedly cracked open the grief I still carry for my mom and reminded me how much the people in our lives shape the moments we’re living.

We talk about:

• watching your kids grow up faster than you expected
 • the quiet moments that hit harder than the big milestones
 • why friendships matter so much in these seasons of life
 • the internet rabbit holes everyone seems to be talking about lately
 • and something I’m still figuring out at 39 - learning to stop second-guessing myself.

Because most of life isn’t the big highlight moments.

It’s the in-between.

The car rides.
 The kitchen messes.
 The random Tuesday nights that somehow hold everything.

If life has felt a little full, a little emotional, or a little “in between” lately, this episode is for you.

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Spring always feels like a reset and this week we’re talking about how to reset your closet without chasing every trend.

I sat down with stylist and personal shopper Matt Sova to talk about spring fashion trends, finding your personal style, and how to feel confident in what you wear.

If your closet feels overwhelming or you keep saving your “good outfits” for someday, this episode is for you.

We talk about:

• The real difference between fashion and style
 • How to find your style if you feel stuck
 • Spring fashion trends that actually work in real life
 • How to elevate Athleisure without trying too hard
 • Closet clean-out rules that make getting dressed easier
 • How to pack for vacation without overpacking
 • The 5 wardrobe staples everyone needs

Spring is the perfect time for a reset, not because of trends, but because feeling like yourself again matters.

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In this episode, I’m talking about that weird winter energy no one really prepares you for when life is technically fine, you’re still showing up, still doing the to-do list… but internally you feel a little muted.

We’re getting into seasonal blues, high-functioning depression, nervous system resets, and why you’re not lazy, you’re just undercharged.

I’m sharing what helped me this winter (last-minute flights included), what you guys said pulls you out of a slump, and how winter has a funny way of revealing alignment.

If you’ve felt off but can’t quite explain why, this one’s for you. 

Spring always shows up. And so do you.

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This week on Navigating Between the Lines, we’re leaning into the fun side of Valentine’s Day — rom-com nostalgia, family traditions, candy opinions, and why this holiday doesn’t have to be that serious.

Maggie is joined by her daughter Chloe, who shares her thoughts on school Valentine’s parties, handmade cards, and why you definitely don’t need a date to celebrate.

Because sometimes Valentine’s Day isn’t about grand gestures — it’s just love fern energy. IYKYK 

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AI Chapters:

00:00 Valentine's Day Vibes
06:09 Kids' Perspective on Valentine's Day
09:40 Creating Meaningful Memories
13:35 Valentine's Day Stories and Movies

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In this deeply honest, full-circle conversation, Maggie sits down with longtime entrepreneur and boutique owner Gina VanTimmeren to talk about the moments that shape us long before success is visible.

From Gina’s early twenties living alone in London, to opening her business at 24, to navigating childhood complexity, grief, and loss—this episode explores what it really means to build something while carrying life alongside it.

Gina opens up about losing her brother, becoming a mother, redefining strength, and how grief quietly changes the way we move through the world. Together, Maggie and Gina reflect on entrepreneurship without a rulebook, the invisible mental load of owning a business, and why freedom—not hustle—is the truest definition of success.

This episode is about resilience, grace, and learning to ask for help. It’s about honoring the hard chapters without letting them define you—and trusting that growth and grief can coexist.

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Maggie and her longtime friend Heather (owner of MI Hometown Furnishings) sit down for a candid conversation about completing a 72-hour water fast together — what it felt like, what surprised them, and what they’d do differently next time. They talk headaches, irritability, sleep and vivid dreams, the mental game of hunger vs. habit, and the very real post-fast cravings that no one puts on Instagram.

Then, as a bonus, they dig into the GLP-1 conversation — the stigma, the “food noise” everyone talks about, side effects, what happens when you stop, and why Heather used it as a tool to reset her habits — not a magic fix.

No perfection. No preaching. Just two women in their 40ish era comparing notes and trying to figure out what feels sustainable.

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AI Chapters:

00:00 Navigating Between Discipline and Grace
01:56 The 72-Hour Water Fast Experience
09:41 Physical and Mental Effects of Fasting
17:08 Fasting as a Lifestyle Choice
19:27 Listener Questions and Insights
25:45 Understanding Body Absorption and Supplements
30:01 The Impact of Loss on Health Choices
32:19 Exploring Fad Diets and Their Effects
34:38 The Rise of GLP-1 Medications
44:39 Navigating Weight Loss and Lifestyle Changes

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We’re not cold. We’re selective.
Not giving a f*ck isn’t detachment—it’s clarity.

A candid take on the 2026 in-and-outs, friendships after kids, grief, capacity, and energy as currency—plus why choosing peace matters more than performance.

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AI Chapters:

00:00 Life Update: 72-Hour Fast
01:06 BuzzFeed Article Discussion
04:26 What We Don't Care About Anymore
08:53 Friendships: Evolving Connections
16:00 Navigating Life Changes and Friendships
18:40 Listener Reflections: What Do You No Longer Care About?

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In January, when everything feels very January, I start craving a reset. And for me, that reset usually looks like a trip — not because of the destination, but because of what certain places hold.

In this episode, I’m sharing the trips that shaped different versions of me: family spring breaks that stacked memories, returning to places that hold grief, an off-the-grid Alaska adventure with my dad that changed me, couples trips that reminded me who we are together, girls trips that refill my cup, and the comfort of going home when life feels like too much.

This isn’t a travel guide. It’s a conversation about how places carry seasons, people, and pieces of who we were — and how sometimes the greatest gift of travel is the clarity we come home with.

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AI Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Reflections on Podcasting
01:41 The Importance of Travel for Mental Health
03:47 Family Travel Memories and Their Significance
07:28 One-on-One Trips with Parents
13:14 Adventure Travel: A Personal Journey
14:02 Couples Trips: Reconnecting and Rediscovering
15:33 The Value of Friendship in Travel
16:26 Girls Trips: Connection and Fun
18:30 Returning to Roots: The Comfort of Home
20:18 Q&A: Travel Favorites and Future Plans

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