Confessions of a Freebird - Midlife, Divorce, Heal, and Date Differently with Somatic Experiencing, Empty Nest, Well-Being, Happiness

Does your heart feel heavier this time of year? 

Maybe you're missing someone who's no longer here…or carrying a quiet ache that’s lingering and hard to name. When the world is celebrating, it can feel lonely to carry sadness that doesn’t have a clear place to land.

In this episode, I’m joined by Barri Grant, certified grief coach and founder of The Memory Circle—a woman who has turned her own profound losses into a compass...

Have you ever stopped to think about the relationship you have with money, not just your budget or bank balance, but the emotions that shape your financial choices?

Even though money looks logical on paper, the truth is most of our financial decisions come from our emotional state—shaped by the families we grew up in, what we witnessed, and what we learned about having “enough.”

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Shannon Ryan,...

Have you spent years doing everything “right”? Building your career, caring for others, keeping things together and still feel like something is off? 

Maybe it’s a quiet ache you can’t shake. 

That pull between might not be burnout at all. It might be a kind of betrayal you didn’t know you were carrying.

In this episode, I sit down with Lora Cheadle, author, speaker, and betrayal recovery coach. Lora’s story began with infidelity but ...

You might’ve grown up believing you weren’t the “creative type.”

Maybe someone told you your art wasn’t good enough, or life pulled you toward what felt practical. After years of raising kids, caregiving, working, or just keeping things afloat, your creative side may have faded into the background.

But creativity never left — it’s simply waiting for you to notice it again.

In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Murphy, master illustra...

Dating in midlife isn’t for the faint of heart. Maybe your marriage or a long-term relationship ended, you’ve healed, and now you’re ready to date again—only to ride a rollercoaster of hope, disappointment, or those “fetal position on your bed” moments we don’t always admit. 

But what if dating wasn’t about forcing it or giving up—what if it was about trusting yourself, slowing down, and staying rooted in your worth? 

In this episode...

Have you ever sent a text to your teen or college-aged kid and immediately wondered if they rolled their eyes when they read it? Maybe you’re trying to stay connected as they move across the country—or even just across the house. 

If you’ve ever longed for a deeper bond with your child, this episode is for you.
I’m joined by Tammy Cohen—speaker, author, founder of Women Beyond the Table, and mom of three sons. Tammy is also the ...

Ever feel like you’re drawn to the wrong people—repeatedly? That pull isn’t random. It’s often old patterns and unhealed wounds running the show, not true safety or connection.

If dating has left you feeling confused, overwhelmed, or ready to give up, you’re not imagining it—and you’re not alone.

In this episode, I sit down with Bernardo Mendez, relationship coach and creator of one of YouTube’s top dating advice channels, for a grou...

When a relationship ends, how do you really move through the grief—body, mind, and heart?

In this solo episode, I share my own recent breakup story and how I used somatic practices to walk through the grief process. Because here’s the thing: heartbreak isn’t just emotional—it’s physical too. Our bodies feel the loss, and somatic healing tools can help us soften, ground, and gently move through it.

As a somatic practitioner, I walk yo...

Have you ever reached for a drink—not because you genuinely wanted it—but because you were trying to soothe stress, numb emotions, or simply make it through the day?

This week’s episode features Colleen Freeland Kachmann, an intuitive drinking coach and host of It’s Not About the Alcohol podcast. Colleen shares her powerful personal transformation and offers a radically different approach to navigating alcohol use disorder through e...

Do you want to make sure you’re not just alive… but truly living? My guest this week suggests, starting by contemplating your own death.

In this transformative episode, I’m joined by Karen Salmansohn, bestselling author and behavioral change expert known for blending humor, heart, and science to make life’s most meaningful lessons accessible. We dive into her latest book, Your To Die For Life, and explore how embracing mortality awa...

Have you ever felt as though the ground has suddenly dropped out from under you after someone you trusted deeply betrayed you?

Betrayal can manifest physically and emotionally, preventing you from achieving what you truly desire.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Debi Silber, PhD, the founder of The Post Betrayal Transformation Institute and an international bestselling author. She shares three key insights from her personal experie...

Is your body changing in ways that feel unfamiliar or unexpected? 

Perhaps your midlife body has gained a few pounds without any changes to your eating habits. Or maybe you’ve always struggled with body image and are searching for ways to accept yourself with more ease.

This week, I’m joined by Elizabeth Dall, a certified women’s wellness coach who focuses on nutrition for women, behavior change, and body acceptance. Elizabeth brings...

When we are healing, do we only focus on the emotional aspect, or do we look at healing our lives holistically? 

Addressing different aspects of our lives is essential for feeling our best and ultimately creating space for what many desire the most—a secure and healthy intimate relationship. 

In this conversation, I reconnect with Kate Anthony, a coach, author, and host of The Divorce Survival Guide podcast, who is a listener favorit...

Are you feeling uncertain about what’s happening to your body during perimenopause and menopause? Are you unsure of whom to trust regarding hormone therapy?

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Maria Sophocles, a nationally recognized menopause specialist, OBGYN, and founder of Women’s Healthcare of Princeton. With nearly 30 years of experience and a deep passion for women's health in midlife, Dr. Sophocles helps clarify the confus...

Have you ever experienced a loss so deep it changed everything?
What if healing isn’t about moving on, but about learning to live differently with your grief?

In this episode, I talk with Melissa Saleh, a trauma advocate, storyteller, and mother who shares her powerful journey through stillbirth grief and how she found her way back to life after everything crumbled beneath her. Following the loss of her daughter during labor, Me...

Is the story you’ve been telling yourself keeping you stuck?

Maybe it’s not the circumstances that need to shift, but your perspective on them and how you feel inside. 

In this episode, I talk with Karen Fabian, a yoga teacher, podcast host, and founder of Bare Bones Yoga. She left her high-level corporate job to pursue a more meaningful path. We discuss what it looks like to make a midlife career change, especially when self-doubt a...

Many people say that your life begins at birth, but what if your emotional imprint starts to take shape long before that? What if your emotions, behavioral patterns, and adaptability are formed in the womb?

This is the conversation Cynthia Marks, host of the And Now, Love Podcast, and I explore. We delve into the transformative work of her late husband, Dr. Bernard Bail, who developed the “Love, Dreams, Imprint” paradigm. ...

What does it mean to be ‘the good daughter’?

Being ‘the good daughter’ is a role many people step into without even realizing it. If you find yourself constantly maintaining peace, prioritizing others’ feelings over your own, and seeking your mother’s approval, you may be experiencing ‘the good daughter syndrome.’ Over time, this role can quietly wear you down, erode your mental well-being, sense of self, and energy to the poin...

Have you ever wondered, “Why isn’t anyone fixing this problem?” Maybe it’s something in your community, your workplace, your government, or in your own life. You see a problem, but there’s no solution. When that happens what do you do? 

Assume someone smarter and more experienced is already solving the problem. Or maybe your fear steps in and says, “Who am I to solve this problem?”

But what if you are?

In this episode, I have the plea...