The AWEd Life

Anyone else feeling a little lost between launching kids and the empty nest?

Or maybe you just graduated college and feel adrift because you now have all these gaps of time than you care for or because your friends aren’t just down the hall anymore.

My guest today is Jane Stewart, of Inspired With Jane on Instagram, and in this episode, we share her story about resilience, healing, and bringing joy back into her daily life.

Jane inspires me daily with her authenticity, her fun fashion, and her “Watch Me” attitude. I think...

Well, no one is more surprised than myself that I’ve made it to 100 episodes of the podcast!

I’ve started and stopped many a project over the span of my lifetime so to start this and stick with it says a lot about how much I love producing this podcast. I’ve met some ama...

The conversation continues!

In this episode, we’re talking social media and all that comes with showing up online in a very public way, navigating friendships in midlife, as well as what events she’s got up her sleeve!

I know. I’m just as shocked as you are that I’m speaking to THE MaryJo Anderson on today’s episode. But also, this has been a long time coming.

MaryJo and I “met” on Instagram through Landyn Hutchinson (Living with Landyn), everyone’s favorite influencer and MJ ...

We’re back in Kansas City from our two-month stay in Colorado and I have some thoughts! Actually, they’re things I’ve learned since doing this a couple of times and I thought I’d share my tips on how to make your long-term stay memorable, meaningful, and time well-spent.

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When I discovered Helen, it was from an Instagram Reel where she shared who she was (a retired SAHM) and that she had gone away for a month to spend time with herself now that she was an empty-nester.

I knew instantly I needed to chat with her, both as my new favorite person and as a poten...

Today, I’m sharing some insights into living in Colorado part-time, taking in what we learned from last year and what we want to do differently this year.

We came out here last year to be closer to our boys during baseball season and make it easier on us to see them play each weekend. It was a wonder...

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Podcast episode about creating what you need, Hosting a Salon: The Friendship Upgrade from Book Clubs with Linda-Marie Barrett and Nina Badzin, Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship

If you’re sober/sober c...

This week, I’m having a conversation with Sara Stansberry, writer, podcaster, life coach, and mother who found her true self after blowing up her life.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re not living the life you’re meant to, you’ll relate to her story. Maybe you're in an u...

I sat down at the beginning of the year and examined how I wanted to feel this year. What I kept going back to was a gorgeous hike I’d done last fall and realized I wanted to recreate exactly how I felt on that hike.

I think it may be the way I want to live the rest of my life, actu...

This week’s conversation is with Kim Costa, one of Atlanta’s top realtors who is also a TV host, podcaster, and soon to be author!

We talked about how a home should be a reflection of self but what happens when we’re out of alignment? Kim shares how getting in alignment directly ...

t's been a couple of months since I've been paying attention to a new health measurement, HRV, which stands for Heart Rate Variability.

The reason I'm paying attention to it is because HRV reflects my nervous system's adaptability and how well I respond to stressors, both physical and mental.

Yes, I'm still living alcohol-free but it’s not without some bumps and bruises. I'm sharing some recent experiences that have left me with feeling both frustrated and grateful.

I know that sounds like an impossible combination but you'll have to listen to find out how I managed to d...

I wholeheartedly believe we are all creative beings, just in different ways. Some people paint, some write, some design gardens, and some design buildings.

Creativity is what helps us fully express ourselves, all with some serious side benefits like reducing stress and anxiety. Yes, pleas...

Wow. Mallory and I had the best chat about the deconstruction and reconstruction of herself, her marriage, her religion, and so much more.

She’s rebuilding her life in a way she’s always wanted and such a great example of what can happen when we choose ourselves.

Lately, I’ve been thinking about how I show up for people and if I’m doing it enough.

Maya Angelou said it best…”'I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

My guest today is Kate Moon, yoga teacher, mentor, and retreat leader, whom I met last spring at a women’s retreat at Sansara Resort in Panama.

Kate was the retreat liaison for guests while we were there and I instantly knew Kate was someone I wanted to get to know more. I kept in touch with...

Season 4 is finally here!

Today, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s been like as a podcast host for the past three seasons and what’s coming up next season.

Join me for a cup of coffee as I sha...