In this episode, Angie and Shelly dive into the evolution from FOMO (fear of missing out) to ROMO (relief of missing out) to JOMO (joy of missing out). They share stories of overscheduled calendars, avoidance disguised as “busy,” and how midlife brought them the freedom to finally say no without guilt. From dishwashers and laundry piling up to hot air balloon dreams and moving to new cities, this episode is about learning when to show up—and when staying home is the healthiest choice of all.

😅 FOMO Days – Being the first to arrive, the last to leave, and filling every minute to avoid discomfort

🛋️ The Shift to ROMO – That magical relief when plans get canceled and you finally have a night to yourself

🌸 JOMO Energy – Why being intentional about rest, routines, and me-time makes everything better

🧠 Avoidance Disguised as Busy – How overscheduling sometimes hides deeper struggles

💔 Divorce, Freedom, and Resetting Life – Why moving, living alone, or adopting a rescue dog can shift everything

🌍 Travel vs. Downtime – How to know when to say yes to adventure and when to say yes to rest

✈️ The South Africa Story – Why Jeff’s support of Angie’s photography retreat trip showed what freedom in marriage really looks like

💭 Dreams, Jedi Powers, and Knowing Too Much – Why not knowing the outcome is part of the fun

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💬 Are you in your FOMO, ROMO, or JOMO era? Do you still say yes to everything—or have you learned the joy of saying no? Tell us where you’re at, we’d love to hear it.