Today was supposed to be a podcast and a video. I had it all planned — until the wave of emotion hit.

Brennan’s last Monday here with me stirred something deep. As I faced the reality of becoming an empty nester, I realized I didn’t want to perform. I wanted to feel.

So instead of pushing through, I chose presence. I chose to speak — but not to perform. To reflect — but not to hide.

In this episode, I talk about honoring your needs in real time, giving yourself permission to pause, and letting the plan shift when your heart needs care more than content.

If you’re in transition, this one’s for you. You’re not behind. You’re becoming.