Support uplifts. Enabling anchors. One teaches people to swim; the other ties a weight around your own neck and jumps in after them.

As a life-long fix-it friend, I am often called upon to do things, support and uplift, not alongside of someone, but in front of them doing the work, enabling them to opt out of growth. I want to support and share in empowerment, not be put to work. Being supportive doesn’t mean being self-sacrificial. It means loving people enough to hold them accountable, even when it’s uncomfortable.

You can say no and still be kind.
You can pull back and still care.
You can stop rescuing someone and still love them deeply.

Because the most supportive thing you can do for a friend is believe in their capacity to take care of themselves.

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In today’s episode, we sit down with Dezaray, The Outspoken Adoptee, a domestic private infant adoptee adopted transracially in 1976. Left in a hospital by her biological family due to racial and religious biases, Dezaray grew up in a home that taught children to “be seen, not heard.”

In this conversation, she shares the challenges of growing up unseen, the abuse she endured, and the moment she reclaimed her voice. We dive deep into the adoption system, its flaws, and the personal and societal impact it has on children. Dezaray’s story is raw, honest, and empowering—a reminder that your voice always matters.

Whether you’re child-free, thinking about adoption, or simply want to hear a story of resilience and triumph, this episode will challenge what you think you know and inspire you to stand in your truth.

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Taking the trip isn’t about having the perfect savings account or unlimited time off — it’s about aligning your actions with what you truly want. In this hype tip, I invite you to think about how you can start making space for the adventures on your heart. When you decide your joy and experiences are non-negotiable, you’ll find creative ways to make them happen. The trip isn’t just about travel — it’s about choosing yourself and the life you want to live.

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Today on The Empowered Millennials Podcast, I’m chatting with Lucy Meggeson—a powerhouse advocate for single women everywhere. Lucy is the author of Shiny Happy Single (Thrive Solo in the U.S.), host of the Thrive Solo Podcast, and creator of the Thrive Solo community. She helps women embrace independence, challenge societal expectations, and build extraordinary lives on their own terms.

In this conversation, we cover:
Lucy’s personal journey as a single, childfree woman and what inspired her work.
How to redefine happiness beyond the traditional milestones of marriage and couplehood.
Breaking outdated narratives about singlehood and societal stereotypes.
Practical ways to prioritize your own passions, goals, and freedom.
The importance of community and connection for women living life solo.
Whether you’re single, childfree, or just looking to claim your life unapologetically, this episode is full of honest, thought-provoking insights—and a little fun too.

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When a friend gets pregnant, we’re expected to be nothing but happy for them. And while we are happy, what’s rarely acknowledged is the grief that bubbles underneath: the fear of being left behind, the pain of losing the friendship as it once was, and the silence childfree women carry as we quietly mourn what we didn’t choose to lose. In this episode, I name that truth out loud: it’s okay to feel sadness, anger, and even resentment alongside joy. It doesn’t make you a bad friend. It makes you human.

Together, we’ll unpack why pregnancy is one of the few life changes where our grief isn’t validated, and I’ll walk you through what to do with those feelings: from naming your grief, to redefining (or releasing) friendships, to building communities and milestones of your own. If you’ve ever felt invisible as your closest friends step into motherhood while you remain childfree, this episode will remind you that you are not the last one left behind. You are a pioneer carving out a powerful new way of living and connecting, and your life deserves to be celebrated just as much.

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In this episode, we sit down with Nathalie Huerta, founder of The Queer Gym—the first first nationally recognized LGBTQ-friendly fitness haven in Oakland, CA, built to heal what traditional gyms broke. Nathalie shares her candid story of exclusion, empowerment, and the radical choices that turned a healing space into a revolution in fitness culture. She is committed to making "happy, healthy, homos."

This episode is about fitness and getting healthy, but more so about soul, belonging, and reimagining what fitness—and healing—can look like for a community built to thrive.

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If a kid sneezes in your face, don't blame the kid or even the parent. Rather, get yourself a flow chart to decide if you should even be there in the first place.

If you are going to hang out with mom friends and their kids, there is a level of discernment that you use so that you are resolute in your boundaries. It is important to have as much info as possible to make the best, most informed decision for yourself and your life.

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We deserve to feel alive and experience more joy, every day. From navigating grief, addiction, and death anxiety to embracing her calling as an “INSPIRER,” Kate shares how the darkest moments became catalysts for joy and presence. Together, we explore what it means to go beyond the ordinary, make bold choices, and infuse everyday life with courage and aliveness.

Kate's mission is to help people live more alive. Her work empowers leaders, teams, and individuals to break free from decision paralysis, stop settling for the ordinary, and cultivate an undercurrent of aliveness in their daily lives. In our conversation, Kate shares her turning points, the everyday practices that help us live more alive, and how to find courage when fear feels like the loudest voice in the room. If you’ve ever felt stuck, scared to take a leap, or disconnected from joy, this episode is your invitation to choose boldness, presence, and a life that feels vibrantly alive.

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For years, I’ve had fun, sometimes wild but mostly unremarkable, one-night stands—from the pedicab driver who left a bike in my bedroom to the man in Hawaii who accidentally threw away my contacts. My trip to Mallorca, Spain this summer was incredible for so many reasons: from the people I met to the man who unlocked something in me and ended my sad girl era. I am ready for vulnerability, raising my standards, ending my sad girl era, and stepping into life that matches the joy and strength I’ve cultivated. Here's to leaving behind the wrong city and people and the letting in the right people in the right place.

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What does financial planning look like when you’re single and child-free? How do you prepare for your future, make smart money decisions, and design a life of freedom when you’re not following the traditional path?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jay Zigmont, Certified Financial Planner™ and founder of Childfree Wealth, who specializes in helping child-free individuals and couples create a financial plan aligned with their unique lives. Dr. Jay shares why child-free adults need a different approach to money management, and how to:

Redefine wealth and success outside of traditional milestones
Build security and confidence on a single income
Plan for the future with wills, estate planning, and long-term care
Invest wisely so your money continues to work for you
Align your money choices with the life you truly want

If you’ve ever wondered how to make empowered financial choices as a single, child-free millennial, this episode is full of clarity, strategy, and encouragement.

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