Did anyone else blink… and somehow lose an entire year?

In this episode of WTF Just Happened — Life Is Messy, Let’s Talk About It, Sada and Hilary slow things way down to talk about something so many women are craving but don’t know how to access anymore: intentional living.

Because somewhere between work, grief, parenting, marriage, phones, calendars, and constant noise, time started moving at warp speed — and we forgot how to actually be in our lives.

This conversation is honest, funny, reflective, and deeply relatable as we unpack why slowing down feels so uncomfortable, why busyness became a personality trait, and how we can choose a different pace moving forward — without quitting our jobs or moving to a mountain.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why time feels like it’s accelerating in midlife
• Grief, loss, and how trauma distorts our sense of time
• Why “busy” doesn’t equal fulfilled
• Doom-scrolling, phone addiction, and creating no-phone moments
• The power of gratitude (and why it actually works)
• Slowing down in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond
• Setting boundaries without explaining yourself
• Saying no — and not feeling guilty about it
• The difference between goals and intentional living
• Why dreaming again matters
• Choosing connection over productivity
• How to stop auditioning for a life you don’t actually want

This isn’t about perfection, resolutions, or overhauling your life. It’s about small, intentional choices — putting your phone down, having deeper conversations, creating space to breathe, and remembering that time is the one currency we don’t get back.

If you’ve been feeling exhausted, disconnected, overstimulated, or like life is flying by faster than you can process — this episode will feel like an exhale.

🎥 Watch the Reel we shared with our audience here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DPUF8_hkalS/

Grab a cocktail, mocktail, or your favorite emotionally supportive snack… and let’s talk about slowing down on purpose.

Thank you for joining us for another real, raw, and healing conversation on WTF Just Happened — Life Is Messy.

Connect with us on the socials:

🎙 Podcast: @wtf.lifeismessy

💛 Hilary: @hilary.mode

💛 Sada: @simplysadajames

If you’re walking through grief, midlife transitions, healing, or the messy middle and want deeper support, Sada offers RISE, an intimate 8-week mentorship container for women ready to feel held, seen, supported, and less alone. It’s for anyone craving community, clarity, connection, and a softer place to land through the hard.

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This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views shared are based on personal experience and do not constitute medical, legal, financial, or professional advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation. Guest opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or this podcast.