From New Year “resolutions” that last two days to unpacking emotional clutter, shopping habits, control, and the fear of slowing down, we explore what it means to grow older, wiser, and more self-aware—without pretending it’s easy. The conversation moves through themes of productivity, grief, identity shifts, motherhood wounds, friendships changing with life stages, and the realization that many of us were surviving long before we ever learned how to be present.

In the Tap In or Tap Out? segment, we speak to a listener navigating guilt, shame, and fear around leaving relationships, setting boundaries, and choosing themselves. 

The gem: It’s never too late to change, heal, forgive, and reinvent who you are.

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Episode Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome 

00:56 New Year's Reflections 

03:23 Setting Intentional Goals 

04:20 The 12-Week Year Explained 

09:50 Challenges of Perimenopause 

11:29 Moving and Decluttering 

24:43 Aging and Memory 

30:43 Navigating Identity/Self-Discovery 

31:15 Breaking Free from the Hamster Wheel 

31:29 Exploring New Hobbies and Interests 

34:09 Adapting to Life Changes and Friendships 

38:21 Aging and Health Concerns 

44:01 Planning for the Future 

52:22 Tap In or Tap Out!? Moving Forward and Self-Forgiveness 

01:00:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Hosts: Dr. Tiffany Darby, Dr. Tiffany Monroe-Hurd, Dr. Tiffany Hairston

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Produced By: Lumen Vision Sound  

www.lumen-vision-sound.com/podcasts