When she was 35, Diane Woodford was living a pretty picture. She was married with two kids and a dog, living in her dream house, and driving a minivan to her dream job. She had no idea that everything was about to blow up. She says the next decade was when she transitioned from a caterpillar to a butterfly. But first, she had to make some decisions that not everyone would agree with but ultimately led to both her - and her family - thriving.

Guest Bio

Diane is a retired critical care nurse, instructor, author, podcaster, philanthropist, world traveler, one-love ambassador, mentor, wife, mother, and nana. Diane has a heart for serving humanity and raising the vibrations in whatever space she enters. Diane and her husband Charles are on an incredible journey of being love in action wherever they feel called to go. They call it their "Go Where I Send You Journey."

Turning 40 and Emerging from the Cocoon

In this episode of the Forty Drinks Podcast, Stephanie interviews Diane Woodford, a woman who has experienced multiple transformative periods in her life. Diane shares her journey of going through a divorce and leaving her children behind to start a new life on her own in California, and finding the courage to heal unresolved issues with her father. She discusses the importance of trusting oneself, giving oneself grace, and surrendering to the shifts and changes that life brings. Diane also talks about her ongoing journey to reach her dream of going to Paris and the unexpected adventures and achievements she has unlocked along the way. This episode is filled with wisdom, inspiration, and a reminder to embrace the journey and trust the process.

Highlights from the episode:

• Diane's realization that her marriage was coming to an end and the feelings of discomfort and out-of-sync that led to their separation.
• The importance of uncovering and addressing unresolved issues, such as Diane's relationship with her father, to find healing and transformation.
• The courage it took for Diane to leave her children behind and start a new life in California, and the positive impact it had on both her and her children's growth and independence.
• The power of surrendering to the shifts and changes in life, and the importance of giving oneself grace during the journey.
• Diane's ongoing journey to reach her dream of going to Paris and the unexpected achievements and adventures she has experienced along the way. 

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Guest Resources

Connect with Diane at the Paths 2 Transformation website

Diane’s book, Clearly Ready: See yourself in your next season

"When God Winks" by Squire D. Rushnell

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