Markathy shares her transition from military service into civilian life and the devastating experience of being laid off after 11 years with a company where she thought she would eventually retire.
After months of job applications, rejection and uncertainty, Markathy found herself questioning not only her career, but part of her identity. The difficult season forced her to reconnect with her faith, lean on her family and eventually rethink how she approached her career and professional network.
But another transition was already happening.
Her children were growing up.
With two children in college and another approaching adulthood, Markathy began confronting a question many mothers eventually face:
Who am I when my children don't need me the same way anymore?
Donna and Markathy unpack the guilt women can experience when prioritizing themselves, the emotional transition from raising children to advising adult children, people-pleasing, therapy, self-care, saying no and rediscovering what they actually enjoy.
They also reflect on a friendship that began during their military service and has lasted for decades, creating a space where neither woman has to perform or become someone else to feel accepted.
And as Markathy enters this next chapter, she's beginning to dream again, including growing her catering business, Markathy's Table, creating cooking content and finally making room for goals that belong to her.
Because sometimes unpacking the mess isn't about fixing what's broken.
Sometimes it's about asking yourself a question you haven't had time to ask in years:
What about me?
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