Something shifts in midlife… and it’s not just us. It’s our friendships too.

In this episode of The Big Ask, Tara and Brooke get real about how friendships evolve as we grow and why we’re no longer available for relationships that feel heavy, complicated, or filled with drama.

We talk about the quiet but powerful transition from quantity to quality. The moment you realize you don’t need a big circle; you need the right one. The kind of friendships that feel easy. Safe. Supportive. The ones where you can show up fully as yourself and feel met, not managed.

Because in this season, we’re not chasing connection, we’re choosing alignment.

This conversation is about raising your standards, protecting your peace, and surrounding yourself with women who genuinely love, support, and celebrate you without competition, without chaos, and without conditions.

If you’ve been feeling the shift in your friendships or craving deeper, more grounded connection, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air.

If this resonated, share it with a friend who gets it.

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And if you’re loving The Big Ask, we would be so grateful for a review, it helps us reach more women who are navigating this same season.

In this episode, we’re opening up about a season that so many moms quietly find themselves in but do not always talk about.

Tara is preparing to send her son Ben off to college. Brooke is watching her daughter step into high school while her son begins to pull away into his pre-teen independence. And in all of it, we are both feeling the weight of what it means to love deeply and still learn to let go.

This conversation is about the mixed emotions that come with these transitions. The pride. The grief. The confusion. The beauty. It is about realizing that our children are not ours to keep. They are ours to guide, to nurture, and to release into becoming who they are meant to be.

We talk about what it looks like to navigate this shift with emotional intelligence, to resist the urge to hold on too tightly, and to instead create space for growth while staying deeply connected.

If you are in a season where your kids are changing, growing, or pulling away, this episode will remind you that nothing has gone wrong. This is the process. This is the purpose. And you are not alone in it.

If this episode spoke to you, we would love for you to share it with another mom who needs to hear it. Be sure to follow us on Instagram to stay connected and continue the conversation.

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Leave us a review and let us know what resonated most with you. Your voice helps us reach more women walking through the same season.

Welcome back to The Big Ask Podcast - Season 2 starts here, and we’re not easing in… we’re telling the truth.

In this episode, we’re diving into two conversations that are everywhere right now:

Becoming a homebody…and the idea that your 40's, are supposed to be the hardest years of your life.

And we’re asking the real question…Is something wrong with me… or is something actually shifting for me?

Because here’s what we’ve both experienced: Yes, our world got smaller for a season. Yes, there has been grief, change, and moments that stretched us. Yes, there were times we questioned everything.

But also…

Our 40's have been some of the most freeing, clarifying, and aligned years of our lives.

So what’s actually happening here?

In this episode, we talk about:

• The “homebody era” and what it really means for your nervous system
 • When pulling back is protection… and when it becomes disconnection
 • How to gently retrain yourself to re-engage with life and people again
 • The narrative that your 40's are the worst and why we don’t agree
 • The emotional weight of this season, including grief, identity shifts, and letting go
 • What it looks like to choose yourself without guilt
 • Taking responsibility for your mental health, your energy, and your life

This isn’t about forcing yourself to be who you used to be.

It’s about becoming who you’re meant to be now.

More grounded. More honest. More you.

We want this podcast to be a safe place for you. A place for open and honest conversations.
A place where you feel seen in what you’re navigating.
A place where growth, responsibility, and real life can all exist together. And we want to build this with you.

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You don’t have to navigate this season alone.

Let’s talk about the things that actually matter. ✨

Join us as we dive deep into the world of beauty and business with Amanda Thompson, the visionary behind Kick Peach Beauty. In this enlightening episode, Amanda shares her insights on navigating sales strategies, the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, overcoming rejection, and battling imposter syndrome. We also explore the pivotal role of asking the questions that truly matter in both personal growth and business success.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a top industry leader and get inspired to make your own big asks! Plus, head over to www.kickpeach.com and use our exclusive promo code BIGASK100 to receive a free 5-day supply of Kick Peach, shipping included. Tune in now to discover how to transform challenges into stepping stones for success!

Today, we dive deep into the world of Imposter Syndrome, revealing its hidden value in our journey toward self-actualization. In each episode, we explore how those nagging doubts and the feeling of 'not being enough' are not setbacks but signs of the incredible growth awaiting us. Join us as we unravel the complexities of Imposter Syndrome, transforming it from a source of insecurity into a powerful beacon guiding us toward becoming the person we are destined to be. Discover insights, strategies, and stories illuminating the path to embracing your full potential, proving that you are indeed on the right track to self-actualization.

BIG news! The Big Ask Podcast is heading to California!! Listen for all the details. Ticket links are below! Do not wait to purchase, as tickets are very limited, as this is an intimate, life-changing event for women. See you in California on May 16th, 9-4 p.m.

Tickets and info: https://www.tararenze.com/bigaskca

In this episode, we discuss hustle culture and how to combat that with fulfillment, love, and joy! You can create the life and business of your dreams by slowing down, falling in love with the process, and create incredible results by doing so. If you love this episode, please share it on Instagram and tag us @brooke.thedigitalmomma and @tararenze 

We love you and hope you're creating the life of your dreams in 2024 because YOU deserve it!!! XOXO  

This episode is JUICY! We asked Functional Medicine Coach, Sally Sykes, all the questions you want to know about aging gracefully in our 40's! No topic was off limits as we chatted about periods, birth control, weight loss, weight gain, and our sex drive (or lack thereof). You don't want to miss this episode. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Tara talks with childhood friend Jennifer Leon, who has been diagnosed with cancer 3 times. She fought small bowel cancer in her 20’s and 30’s. Jen is now in her 40’s and currently fighting ovarian cancer. Her big asks have changed over the years, and her story shines light and love on what really matters most in life. 

In this episode, we discuss the 'B' word - BULLYING! As women, we need to do better by building other women up and not down, stop seeing other women as competition, and start being inclusive. Our children are watching and emulating our behaviors. Let's be kind! If you liked this episode, please share and tag Tara & me. Our Instagram handles are below. Thank you!

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