This one’s for every woman who’s ever wondered if she was a good enough daughter—or a good enough mom.
Karen and Lisa sit down with attorney, writer, and self-proclaimed Queen Bee, Bernadette Catalana, for a conversation that’s tender, honest, and full of midlife wisdom.
Inspired by her book Daughter Lessons: Wise and Witty Reflections on Leading, Learning From, and Loving Our Daughters, Bernadette opens up about raising two girls, navigating the emotional complexity of mother-daughter relationships, and how writing helped her process grief, aging, and identity. From healing generational wounds to finding herself after the kids left home, Bernadette’s story is a reminder that it’s never too late to reflect, reconnect, and redefine what legacy means.
Pour yourself something cozy—this episode explores:
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Letting go of old narratives (and writing new ones)
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The surprising grief of launching grown children
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Reconnecting with hometown roots (and old heartbreaks)
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Keeping the promises we make to ourselves in midlife
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The beauty and bravery of sharing our stories—even the hard ones
Whether you’re a mom, a daughter, or someone trying to make peace with both, this conversation will hit you in the heart and stay with you long after the last sip.
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🎙️Guest:Bernadette Catalana bernadette@daughterlessons.com
https://www.daughterlessons.com/
🍸☕ What We Were Drinking: Pacifico w/Lime Drink Up Witches Glass Stella Artois Liberte Rosé Wine
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