In this episode of My Happiness Defined, I’m exploring what it means to honor the woman I used to be while giving myself permission to discover who I’m becoming. We’re talking about changing desires, wanting more without feeling ungrateful, outgrowing old passions, and realizing that some things we once loved simply don’t fit anymore.

Maybe letting go of an old version of yourself isn’t about rejecting her. Maybe it’s about keeping what still fits, appreciating what got you here, and making room for something new.

Have you been so busy grieving the life you imagined that you've overlooked the beauty of the life you're already living?Together, we'll explore how joy and grief can exist in the same heart, why confidence often comes after courage, and how some of life's greatest blessings are found when we stop comparing our reality to an imagined version of what could have been.

If you've ever questioned your purpose, felt behind in life, carried silent grief, or wondered if you're enough, I hope this episode reminds you that your story isn't defined by what you've lost. It's shaped by every courageous step you've taken to keep showing up.Faith, family, growth, courage, confidence, healing, joy, grief, motherhood, purpose, self-worth, resilience, gratitude, hope, personal growth, authentic conversations, life transitions, emotional healing, defining happiness.

After years of putting my dreams on hold while navigating marriage, motherhood, career, and life's many transitions, I finally asked myself one question: What am I waiting for?

In this first episode of My Happiness Defined, I share why I chose to launch this podcast on my 41st birthday, how fear quietly kept me from pursuing my passions, and why I'm saying goodbye to perfection once and for all.

This is the beginning of choosing joy, purpose, and the courage to simply start. Welcome. 💛

Personal growth, motherhood, marriage, Christian encouragement, self-discovery, creativity, starting over at 40, intentional living, overcoming fear, women's personal development.