This season is all about Powerful Perspectives—real stories and fresh insights from incredible women who are thriving, growing, and redefining what it means to live fully in midlife.

This week I’m joined by Erica Bergfeld-Reed.

Erica is married to her husband Brad and is a mama to her beloved fur baby Theo. When not volunteering or traveling, you'll likely find her rocking a great pair of earrings and setting her next goal in life! 

In this episode, Erica opens up about navigating life’s toughest challenges—including a breast cancer diagnosis at just 38. She shares how releasing control and learning to accept help transformed her perspective. 

Erica believes that life’s curveballs can become disco balls—shining light in unexpected ways—and she reminds us that purpose and positivity can coexist, even in hardship. You’ll hear how her incredible community rallied around her during her cancer journey, and she offers thoughtful advice on how to truly support someone walking a similar path.

Connect with Erica: www.linkedin.com/in/erica-bergfeld-reed

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