If your to-do list is full of things you don’t even want todo — this one’s for you.

In this episode of Perimomopause, host Ash iscalling out the “shoulds” that weigh us down in midlife — and showing you howto drop them. From people-pleasing and performative productivity to the quietguilt of saying no, we’re untangling it all so you can start living with morefreedom, clarity, and joy.

🧠 Why we’re so conditioned to overcommit
⛔How to recognize when you’re acting out of obligation, not alignment
💡Tools to shift from “performing” to living — on your own terms

You’ll learn:
• How to spot the sneaky “shoulds” running your life
• Scripts for saying no — without the over-explaining spiral
• Permission practices that help you reclaim time, energy, and peace
• What a “should-free” midlife actually looks and feels like
• A 3-step challenge to start choosing you this week

Because midlife isn’t a crisis — it’s a chance to rewritethe rules.
🎧Press play, take a breath, and get ready to set yourself free.