Have you ever looked around your life in midlife and thought… “Wait, I did what?!”
Whether it’s bold sexual escapades with a 23-year-old, becoming a Mahjong teacher, or finally setting boundaries with that one bossy sibling, this episode is all about the unexpected (and often hilarious or profound) ways women are surprising themselves in midlife.
In this soul-stirring, laugh-out-loud solo episode, I’m sharing real stories from women in our community who answered one question: What have you done in midlife that surprised you? Their answers are raw, raunchy, tender, and deeply inspiring—and they just might shift your perspective on what this chapter of life can truly hold.
In this episode:
- From beach abs to badass boundaries: real answers from real women
- Why giving up alcohol in midlife can be radically liberating
- The quiet strength found in grief—and how one woman honored hers
- How international solo travel becomes a rite of passage for many midlife women
- Unexpected career pivots, from surfing in Panama to launching a business after divorce
- The emotional sandwich of caring for aging parents and reconnecting with siblings
- What it really means to live unapologetically in this bold season of life
Resources Mentioned:
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107. What Travel, a Puppy, and My Daughter Taught Me About Reconnecting with My Rhythm in Midlife