We explore how travel shifts in midlife from family logistics to an intentional tool for creativity, focus, and joy. We map three travel modes—rest, adventure, and living—while challenging restrictive remote work rules and inviting listeners to design mini-retirements now.

• Defining travel as a design choice for a beautiful life
• Three modes of travel: restorative, adventure, living
• The three-week acclimation threshold and re-entry
• Four-trips framework: family, partner, friends, solo
• Segmenting family trips one-on-one with kids or parents
• Negotiating flexible work and mini-retirements
• Pushback on out-of-province work restrictions
• Using time zones to create deep work windows
• Accessibility of experiences vs distance and budget
• Growth from youth exchanges and adult “home base” stays

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We rethink sleep by peeling back routine, hormones, family schedules, and the shame that surrounds night owls and early risers. We land on a practical, compassionate take: build life around your rhythm when you can, and stack small tools when you can’t.

• how daylight saving exposes fragile routines
• small kids vs teens as different sleep disruptors
• hormones, HRT, magnesium, and deeper sleep
• two chronotypes and why both can thrive
• screens, midnight productivity, and boundaries
• environmental tweaks for noise and light
• naps, the 20-minute window, and nappuccino
• school start times and workplace flexibility
• shifting from sleep shame to outcomes

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We swap a city hike for a deeper look at how curiosity and discipline shape midlife, from daily routines to brave little experiments that make life feel wider. A walk, a map, and a flurry of left turns become a clear plan to try three new things and say yes on purpose.

• using a hike to reveal leadership, trust and time styles
• curiosity versus discipline as complementary tools
• finding a buddy to lower the barrier to trying new things
• low‑stakes starts like a beginner pickleball session
• work from home shrinking circles and how to expand them
• Big Magic and creative living beyond fear
• small daily experiments in walking, cooking and music
• a simple homework: three new things this month

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We show how a goofy costume night turned into a masterclass on permission, play, and belonging. Dressing as Helen Roper becomes a shortcut to ease nerves, widen the circle, and remember that owning what’s left can start with choosing joy on purpose.

• redefining success as owning what’s left
• why costumes lower inhibition and spark connection
• adult play as a tool for confidence and relief
• the difference between belonging and connection
• easing social anxiety with prescribed fun
• inviting more voices by lowering creative burden
• honoring humor as a practiced skill for women
• practical ways to schedule silly and keep it easy

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In this episode, we explore the messy, energizing shift from parenting on-call to owning your time, and how that change spills into work, health, and identity.

We share different coping styles, practical habits, and simple ways to build community so the quiet feels full rather than empty

• empty nest emotions meet work-life choice
• time as a resource to steward, not fill
• travel vs home-based coping and why both work
• avoiding the trap of “just work more”
• health habits that lower cortisol and lift mood
• simple social rules to keep momentum
• celebrating launches and honouring your role
• defining a left turn as a conscious choice
• small experiments to find joy and energy

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We’ve always believed different works.

Tanya Garcia and Ann-Marie Burton built their careers in traditional advertising and digital marketing — then took a hard left into agency ownership to prove there’s a better way.

That turn became LeftTurn Strategy, and eventually, Turning Left — a podcast about leading, thinking, and creating on your own terms.

Now, we’re evolving.

Living Left is what happens after the pivot — when you stop chasing what’s next and start owning it.

It’s raw talk about reinvention, risk, and the freedom that comes from changing the path.

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It’s everything.

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a dynamic marketing agency? Join us as we share the candid journey of creating our new brand video—complete with bloopers and behind-the-scenes fun! Meet our core team members, Pam, Katie, and Jess, and discover the unique roles they play in making our marketing magic happen. We promise you'll gain insights into the importance of showcasing your work and the value of putting a face to your brand.

And that's not all—celebrate with us as we announce a thrilling new partnership with a well-known Canadian brand, a testament to the power of referrals and glowing client feedback. Hear the proud moments and heartfelt stories that make Left Turn Strategy more than just a business. It’s an episode filled with team spirit, exciting milestones, and practical tips for growing businesses. Tune in, get inspired, and maybe even have a laugh at our expense!

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What would you do if you knew that cutting your marketing budget during tough times could actually harm your business more than help it? Join Ann-Marie and Tanya from Left Turn Strategy on this episode of the Turning Left Podcast as we explore the challenging realities faced by marketing directors and small teams in corporate companies during economic downturns.

We'll break down why it's crucial to establish a strong digital presence that operates like an always-on sales machine and the importance of keeping your data systems up-to-date for smarter decision-making. Plus, we'll share some actionable insights on why maintaining your marketing budget can be a game-changer, even when business is slow, and how partnering with experts like us can help you navigate these turbulent times effectively.

We do agency differently - visit https://leftturnstrategy.com/

Reach out to Tanya Garcia on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-garcia-15521612

Reach out to Ann-Marie Burton on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-marie-burton/