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July 29, 2025 54 mins

Are you mistaking breadcrumbs of effort for the full banquet of real love?


I said something in the last solo episode that hit a nerve with so many of you: you deserve a champion. Not someone who just says the right words but someone who shows up for you, holds space for your evolution, and protects your light. Too many women call emotional labor “love” and stay in relationships built on potential instead of reality. It’s time to break that pattern.

In this episode, I’m sharing what a true champion looks like, how to recognize relationship red flags, and what it means to show up as a champion yourself. This is about emotional safety, personal standards, and creating space for joy and growth in midlife and beyond.


✔️ The difference between a partner who cheers you on and one who truly evolves with you

✔️ Why emotional labor disguised as loyalty is draining your soul

✔️ The powerful questions you need to ask to find clarity and peace in your relationship


Your worth isn’t negotiable. You don’t just deserve love, you deserve a champion. Listen now and share this episode with a friend who needs to hear this truth.


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