In this week's episode of Unfucking Midlife, I sit down with my best friend and personal stylist extraordinaire, Laurel Kinney, for the conversation we promised you nearly a year ago (better late than never, right?).

After almost a decade of unfucking and styling life together, Laurel and I dive into her transformative journey from Austin hustler to Taos artist. What started as a pandemic escape evolved into a complete life reinvention when she decided to sell her Austin home and make Taos her permanent residence.

We explore how stepping away from hustle culture allowed Laurel to reconnect with her artistic passions and blend them with her styling expertise. She shares how her annual trips to a nudist camp surprisingly transformed her relationship with body image (in the best way possible), and yes, we both confess our newfound obsession with protein intake because... midlife.

Curiously, we realized after recording that we didn't discuss relationships or men at all—which, as I texted Laurel immediately after, "says a lot" about where our priorities truly lie these days.

Other topics include the unexpected challenges of homeownership, the emotional psychology behind shopping habits, and why midlife might actually be your most iconic era yet.

Whether you're contemplating a major life change or simply curious about what happens when two friends chat candidly about reinvention, this episode offers honest insights into making peace with change and embracing who you really are.

To learn more about Laurel and/or to follow instagram:

Laurel Kinney Personal Stylist

Laurel’s Personal Instagram

Laurel’s Painting Instagram

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