In this episode of The Things We Know, Lisa and Kari explore what it really means to make peace with your pace in a world that constantly equates speed with worth. They unpack the quiet pressure so many women feel to keep up, especially in midlife, when responsibilities multiply and life demands more care, not more urgency. The conversation moves through burnout, ambition, desire, and the seasons of life that force us to slow down whether we want to or not, naming the tension between loving where you are and still longing for more. This is an honest, compassionate look at pacing your life in a way that's sustainable, aligned, and deeply human, without giving up on growth or meaning.

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What if getting dressed could feel like a way to reconnect with who you're becoming? In this episode, Kari and Lisa talk with Julia Dietmar, CEO and co-founder of OpenWardrobe, about how style naturally evolves through the seasons of our lives and how clothing can help us express ourselves more authentically during times of change. Julia shares how to let go of old fashion "rules," how to make the most of the clothes you already own, and how she found the courage to launch a company in her fifties. This is an encouraging, practical, and creative conversation for anyone ready to feel more aligned, more confident, and more at ease in their style.

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In this episode of The Things We Know, Kari and Lisa revisit a topic that sits at the heart of every meaningful relationship: repair. Rather than striving for perfection or trying to get it right all the time, they explore why the willingness to notice harm, take responsibility, and come back into connection matters more. Drawing from relationship research, parenting and caregiving realities, and their own lived experience, they talk about why rupture is inevitable, why repair is often uncomfortable, and how repair builds trust over time — with others and with ourselves. This conversation invites listeners to release shame, soften self-judgment, and stay oriented toward connection, integrity, and growth, even when things don't go as planned.

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In this episode, Lisa and Kari sit down with international speaker and visibility expert Kimberly Crowe to talk about finding your voice and letting it work for you, especially in the middle chapters of life. They explore why so many women stay hidden, how the stories we tell ourselves shape our confidence, and what begins to shift when we choose visibility over perfection. Kimberly shares her journey from early speaking experiences to thousands of stages around the world, along with her philosophy that business and self-expression can be both meaningful and fun. It's a warm, encouraging conversation about midlife reinvention, storytelling as a path to connection, and the small, brave steps that help a voice grow stronger.

To learn more about Kimberly and explore opportunities to grow your voice and visibility, visit https://speakersplayhouse.com/.

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In this episode of The Things We Know, Kari and Lisa sit down with Dr. Nelva Lee to reflect on how embracing life's turns helped define the path she ultimately built. Nelva reflects on a career spanning healthcare administration, education, entrepreneurship, and community advocacy, and how building systems to support multilingual, immigrant, and underserved communities emerged through lived experience rather than linear planning. She shares how faith has guided her leadership and service, why midlife has become a season of intentional challenge and growth, and how continuing to push herself physically, most recently by running an ultramarathon, feels essential to staying alive and awake to her own life.

To learn more about Dr. Nelva Lee and her work, or to get in touch with her directly, visit DrNelvaLee.com.

If this conversation resonated and you're craving space to reflect on your own pivots, growth, and next chapter alongside other thoughtful women, there is still a short window to join Kari and Lisa at Unstoppable: A Best Chapter Yet Retreat, happening February 27 through March 1 in Palm Springs, California. It's an invitation to step into clarity, connection, and forward movement in a supportive, judgment-free circle, and it's coming up quickly.

In this episode of The Things We Know, Lisa and Kari use the psychological thriller All Her Fault as a doorway into a much larger cultural conversation about how quickly women are judged, blamed, and morally scrutinized. Through the intertwined storylines of working mothers, caregivers, and a woman whose life has been shaped by inherited guilt, they explore how blame lands differently on women than on men, how motherhood is policed through impossible standards, and how judgment often disguises itself as concern. Drawing on research, cultural patterns, and familiar moments from pop culture, this conversation invites listeners to slow down their own reflexes, notice who gets the benefit of the doubt, and consider how awareness itself can begin to loosen these patterns.

If this conversation stirred a desire for something different than judgment or fixing, and you're craving an empowering, safe, and genuinely loving circle of women where you can show up without being evaluated, there is still time to join Kari and Lisa at Unstoppable: A Best Chapter Yet Retreat, happening February 27 through March 1 in Palm Springs, California. It's an invitation to step out of scrutiny and into connection, reflection, and forward movement with women who know how to hold space without verdicts.

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In this episode of The Things We Know, Kari and Lisa name the moment we're living in without softening it or pretending it's business as usual. They talk honestly about the emotional and nervous system toll of staying awake to what's happening in the world, why disengagement is no longer a neutral choice, and how caring deeply right now comes with a real cost. Drawing from their work as coaches, mothers, and women paying close attention, they explore how to stay engaged without burning out, why regulation is not avoidance but capacity-building, and how community helps keep despair from taking over. This is a conversation about moral distress, presence, and what it means to remain human, grounded, and connected in a time that feels anything but normal.

And if this conversation stirred a desire not just to stay informed, but to stay human and resourced in the midst of it all, there is still a small window to join Kari and Lisa at the Unstoppable: A Best Chapter Yet Retreat in Palm Springs, February 27–March 1, 2026. The retreat is a place to slow down, tend to your nervous system, reflect on your own story, and reconnect with what gives you steadiness and courage for the long road ahead. More details and registration are linked above if this feels like the kind of support you've been needing.

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In this episode of The Things We Know, Kari and Lisa talk with Kristy about what it looks like to take a leap in midlife and step into a version of yourself you didn't see coming. Kristy shares how she went from growing up in a very nonpolitical household to becoming an activist and community organizer, working alongside a committed network of women through Build Tomorrow Chicago and Indivisible Edgewater. Together, they explore how concern turns into action, how community creates purpose during times of upheaval, and why getting involved doesn't require a certain personality or background. This conversation is for anyone navigating big, unexpected life changes and wondering how to channel their energy into something meaningful and alive.

To learn more about Kristy's work or get involved, find her communities on Instagram at @buildtomorrow.chi and @indivisible.edgewater

And if this conversation stirred that familiar feeling of wanting your next chapter to feel more vibrant, purposeful, and connected, there is still a small window to join Kari and Lisa at Unstoppable: A Best Chapter Yet Retreat in Palm Springs, February 27-March 1, 2026. It's a powerful and loving space for women who want to step into community with clarity and courage, and it's coming up quickly, so click the link above to learn more and register to join!

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Kari and Lisa talk with researcher and storyteller Rachel Joy Swardson about the real landscape of women's friendships—the fractures we don't speak about, the quiet eroders that dissolve connection, and why midlife can feel both full and lonely at the same time. Together they explore how values shifts, life transitions, and unspoken expectations shape the way women find, make, and keep friends, and they consider what it looks like to repair or release a friendship with honesty and compassion. This conversation invites listeners to reflect on their own patterns, the friendships that shaped them, and the possibility of forming meaningful new connections in midlife.

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And because connection is at the heart of their Best Chapter Yet Retreats, Because of course any good chapter includes the best kinds of friends as our stories unfold! Kari and Lisa share what they see every time: women forming deep, organic friendships almost instantly, thanks to the intentional work that begins long before anyone arrives. The bonds that spark there are real and lasting, and it's one of their favorite parts of this work. For those craving that kind of community, there is still time to join them at Unstoppable: A Heroine's Journey in Palm Springs, February 27-March 1, 2026

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Lisa Callahan and Kari Morin are back! Here to open Season Four of The Things We Know by retiring the familiar pressure to be better and asking a different, more honest question. What if this year is about being braver instead. In a world that feels heavy and uncertain, they explore what courage actually looks like in midlife and in these times. Not perfection or optimization, but emotional honesty, softened strength, clear boundaries, and the willingness to be seen as we are. Through personal stories about caregiving, grief, identity shifts, friendships, parenting adult children, and the courage required to stay present rather than numb, they reflect on the small, everyday acts of bravery that help women move forward without abandoning themselves.

Because bravery is easier when it is practiced in community, Lisa and Kari also share what they witnessed at their Brave and Boundless retreat last Fall, and why they are so excited about their next gathering, Unstoppable: A Heroine's Journey, taking place February 27 through March 1, 2026 in Palm Springs. This retreat offers women a chance to explore their stories, reclaim their courage, and step into the year ahead with support, connection, and intention. There's still time to register, and spaces are filling, but the invitation is simple: come be held in community, explore your next chapter with support, and step into the kind of courage this new season is all about.

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