141. The Courage to Reinvent Yourself: Liz Baker Plosser on Leaving Women’s Health, Resilience & Taking Risks

Liz Plosser is back, and she’s stepping into a whole new chapter of life—on her own terms. After two decades in corporate media, including seven years as Women’s Health Editor-in-Chief, she made the bold decision to walk away and embrace the unknown. In this conversation, Liz gets real about navigating career reinvention, overcoming self-doubt, and building momentum when everything feels uncertain. She shares the daily habits that keep her grounded, why stepping outside her comfort zone has been the key to resilience, and how she’s creating her Best Case Scenario. If you’re craving change, feeling stuck, or just need a reminder that it’s never too late to start fresh—this one’s for you.

(00:00:00) Introductions

(00:02:47) Liz’s Career Pivot: From Women’s Health to Freebird

(00:08:31) How A Career Change Can Lead to Your Best Case Scenario

(00:14:54) Overcoming Self-Doubt & Owning Your Age

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Guest Info:

• Instagram: @lizplosser

• Substack: Best Case Scenario

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