"We grew up learning math, history, how to parallel park... but no one handed us a real guide for relationships. No one sat us down and said, 'Here’s how you recognize healthy love. Here’s how you set a boundary without guilt. Here's how you survive heartbreak without losing yourself.' "

"So today, we’re starting that conversation. This is about unlearning the myths we absorbed, rewriting the stories we've carried, and learning to love — starting first with ourselves."

"Because real love? It’s not about perfection. It’s about presence. It’s about connection. And it’s never too late to learn."

"Let’s get into it."

We are talking real talk—why boundaries matter, how they build you rather than box you in, and what it looks like to set limits that actually liberate you.

Tune in and start drawing the lines that honor your energy, your values, and your worth. You hold the line—because that’s what the most empowered version of you does.

liveinconfidence.com

Lesliebrooksclc.com

Becky dives into respecting boundaries without taking it personally.

You know that moment when someone says, “I need space,” or “I can’t help with that right now,” and even though you get it, something in you feels rejected or shut out? Yeah—been there.

But what if we flipped the script? What if someone else’s boundary wasn’t about you at all—but simply about them taking care of themselves? In this episode, we’ll explore how to reframe boundaries, stop internalizing other people’s limits, and show up in relationships with more grace, respect, and resilience.

Listen as we get into it.

If someone cares, they make it known. If they wanted to call, text, show up, commit — and they could — they would.

It saves you from overanalyzing mixed signals. Busy? Tired? Sure, we all are. But patterns tell you everything. If someone is consistently absent, that's information, not confusion.

Listen as Becky dives into the reality of effort, priorities, and capability in relationships, careers, and personal growth.

Without intention, transitions can feel overwhelming and uncertain. But with clarity, every change—whether it’s a new job, a move, a relationship shift, or a personal reinvention—can become an opportunity for growth and transformation.

As parents, the journey to raise and nurture our children is filled with purpose and connection. But when they leave their nest, it's normal to feel pride, loss, and uncertainty. Our goal is to get through this transition with empathy and encouragement. But first, we face the grieving process.

Years of saying hello and goodbye---and Letting Go....It does get easier, or maybe more familiar. We all love to watch our kids grow and we all love to watch them evolve and change, but none of this can happen if you don't Let them go. Allow yourself to watch the amazing humans you raised discover themselves as young adults and in the meantime, GO DISCOVER YOU.

Becoming an empty nester can be a transformative and enriching phase of life. After years of raising children, you now have the opportunity to rediscover yourself and explore new passions. 

Picture this: a home that reflects your style, a schedule that’s entirely your own, and the freedom to travel, learn, or pick up hobbies you've always wanted to try.

This transition allows for deeper relationships with your friends and family. It's also a time to reflect on your achievements as a parent and embrace the new dynamics of your relationships with your adult children.

Instead of viewing it as a loss, see it as a new beginning—a chance to invest in yourself, create new memories, and enjoy the quiet moments. Being an empty nester opens doors to possibilities you may have set aside, making this chapter one of growth, adventure, and fulfillment.

Getting to know yourself and understanding who you really are is a very personal and life-changing journey of discovering yourself. It involves exploring the depths of your being and uncovering your values, beliefs, passions, strengths, and weaknesses. By really getting to know your identity, you can lead a truer, more meaningful, and more satisfying life.

Becky Shaffer takes you on a journey on how Self-discovery is a deeply transformative process that can positively impact various areas of your life. She talks about ways that self-discovery can bring about profound change and personal growth.

Survivor's guilt--a response to an event in which someone experienced loss but you did not---seems to be alive and well in the Asheville area after the remnants of Hurricane Helene unleashed floodwaters where lives were lost, homes were lost and all of our lives were turned upside down. Finding meaning providing support, and volunteering are all ways one can help especially when feeling this way. Becky, Liz, and Mel share their personal experience with the hurricane and living in the aftermath.