As empty nesters, we finally have the space to look back and ask: "Who am I now?" Join me as I reflect on lessons learned from my 20s, 30s, and 40s!

Today, I open up about my personal journey through different decades of my life – my 20s, 30s, and 40s – and share the lessons I've learned that resonate deeply with where we are now as empty nesters. I talk about my struggle with people-pleasing in my 20s and the importance of finding my authentic voice. In my 30s, I reflect on being "knee-deep in motherhood" and the realization that I needed to honor my kids for who they were, not who I wanted them to be. My 40s were a time of grappling with control and, unfortunately, letting my relationship with Joel take a back seat. Now, in my 50s, I'm finally finding my voice and leaning into the person I was always meant to be. This episode is about making peace with our past, sharing our wisdom, and deciding how we want to move forward from this point on.

In this episode, we cover:

👉 Finding your authentic voice in your 20s

👉 Honoring your kids' true selves

👉 Releasing control as a parent

👉 Prioritizing your marriage in midlife

👉 Embracing your voice in your 50s

👉 Owning your story and the lessons learned

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Does it feel like our bodies threw a massive party (that we didn't RSVP to) when our kids went off on their adventures? If you're nodding, feeling lost and cranky, you're in the right place. This episode is for YOU.

I've been eager for this episode because when I started going through "it," I felt confused and alone. One minute you're juggling carpools and college applications, and the next, you're wondering if the thermostat is broken or if you're combusting! Suddenly, our homes are quieter and our roles are shifting. It's a LOT.

That's why I was excited to talk to Dr. Codi Wiener, an OBGYN, to unpack menopause. We discussed why this has been a "hush-hush" topic—spoiler: it's not just about "getting older" or something only "women deal with." Dr. Weiner explained everything from pesky hot flashes and belly fat to the differences between perimenopause and menopause.

We covered important questions about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), the fears surrounding it, who it's for, and how long one can stay on it. Plus, we discussed testosterone and those controversial pellets. It was an eye-opening and reassuring conversation. Knowing that what we're experiencing is shared by many and there are ways to manage it and feel like ourselves again is empowering. We deserve to thrive in this chapter, not just survive it!

In this episode, we cover:

👉 Why menopause talk is finally emerging now

👉 Decoding perimenopause vs. actual menopause symptoms

👉 Hormone Replacement Therapy: busting myths, knowing facts

👉 Testosterone: understanding its crucial role for women

👉 Pellets vs. other effective hormone therapy options

👉 Navigating intimacy and desire changes during menopause

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Ever been completely inspired by someone's story of overcoming adversity? Get ready, because today's guest will amaze you with her resilience and ability to create the life she wants!

Today, I sit with DeAnna, whose life journey has been filled with both challenges and triumphs. We discuss her experiences growing up, including navigating her parents' struggles and becoming a teen mom. DeAnna shares how she found the strength to build a successful career, raise her children, and ultimately, reinvent herself in her 40s. DeAnna's story is a powerful reminder that our circumstances don't define us and that we all have the potential to create a fulfilling life.

Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode:

👉 Your circumstances don't define you

👉 Embrace your personal story

👉 Prioritize self-discovery

👉 Be kind to yourself

👉 You can reinvent yourself

👉 Life isn't always linear

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