Today’s episode is a cozy ramble. I’m a little under the weather, a little low on energy, and still very much in my feelings.

I talk about the Super Bowl halftime show, Bad Bunny, and how much joy surprised me when I wasn’t even looking for it.

We wander into Valentine’s Day and all the mixed emotions that come with it: loneliness, hope, resistance, eye rolling, and tenderness.

This isn’t a lesson or a how-to.

It’s just a reminder that joy is still alive and well, even when we’re tired, even when love feels complicated, even when life isn’t picture perfect.

Pull up a chair, rest with me for a few minutes, and let’s remember that joy still knows our name.

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If you are looking for more support, encouragement, or one-on-one guidance, you can explore all of my current offerings at my Stan Store at https://stan.store/the_sarah_valentine.

If you have a question you would like me to answer on the podcast or want to reach out directly, email me anytime at sarah@intimateconsciousness.com.

And as we move through these quieter winter months, I am continuing my "Winter of a Man" special with 30-minute sessions offered at half off for those who could use connection, clarity, and encouragement right now. I would love to work with you.

Midlife is often labeled as a crisis, but for many men it is something else entirely.

A wake-up call.

A truth-telling moment.

A quiet invitation to stop performing and start listening.

In this episode of Here Comes Sunshine, if you are wondering if you missed your chance or waited too long to become who you really are. Let's dive into the truth!

This conversation explores exhaustion, uncertainty, and the relief that comes from stopping the fight where you are.

You will be invited to release old stories that no longer serve you and begin rewriting your life with greater intention, self-trust, and compassion.

This is not about blowing up your life. It is about waking up to it.

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If you are looking for more support, encouragement, or one-on-one guidance, you can explore all of my current offerings at my Stan Store at https://stan.store/the_sarah_valentine.

If you have a question you would like me to answer on the podcast or want to reach out directly, email me anytime at sarah@intimateconsciousness.com.

And as we move through these quieter winter months, I am continuing my "Winter of a Man" special with 30-minute sessions offered at half off for those who could use connection, clarity, and encouragement right now. I would love to work with you.

Desire does not disappear with age, disappointment, or life experience. But many men quietly convince themselves that wanting more closeness, affection, intimacy, or emotional connection is unrealistic or selfish.

In this episode of Here Comes Sunshine, I will share a permission-giving conversation for men who feel a deep longing for more but have learned to silence it.

More emotional closeness.

More tenderness.

More connection that feels mutual and alive.

This episode explores why wanting more can feel risky later in life, how men often settle out of fear rather than truth, and what it means to honor your desires without shame or pressure.

If you have been telling yourself it is too late, too much, or not meant for you, this episode is an invitation to listen to your heart again.

You are allowed to want more. At any age.

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If you are looking for more support, encouragement, or one-on-one guidance, you can explore all of my current offerings at my Stan Store at https://stan.store/the_sarah_valentine.

If you have a question you would like me to answer on the podcast or want to reach out directly, email me anytime at sarah@intimateconsciousness.com.

And as we move through these quieter winter months, I am continuing my "Winter of a Man" special with 30 minute sessions offered at half off for those who could use connection, clarity, and encouragement right now. I would love to work with you.