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The holidays can be beautiful… and exhausting—sometimes at the exact same time.

In this episode, we’re not just helping you get through the final stretch of the year—we’re showing you how to protect your energy, honor your limits, and carry real momentum into the new year without burnout, guilt, or pressure.

We check in honestly about how we’re really feeling mid-December—what’s lighting us up and what’s quietly draining us. From there, we dive into the very real midlife holiday challenges: hormonal shifts, family dynamics, disrupted routines, and the invisible mental load that seems to triple this time of year.

But this isn’t about surviving. It’s about thriving on your own terms.

Together, we explore:

• Why the way we handle these next two weeks sets the tone for how we step into the new year
• Simple but powerful energy protectors to help you feel more grounded (even when everything feels loud)
• Emotional boundaries that actually work—without blowing up traditions or relationships
• Small, meaningful ways to experience joy right now, not someday in January

We also walk you through a gentle, reflective ritual for the space between Christmas and New Year’s—a time many women feel stuck, reflective, or restless. We talk about what to release from 2025, what to carry forward, and how to intentionally create excitement for January before it arrives.

Recommended episodes to enjoy and get you through the New Year 🥂:

Ep. 88 Dr. John John Gray on Venus on Fire, Mars on Ice: The surprising Link Between Hormones and Connection

Ep. 86 What’s in Your Beauty Bag? Clean and Simple Swaps with Paige & Tracey of Elan Pure

Ep.83 How connections and Friendship Transform Midlife Wellness: The Power of B.O.N.D.

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Ever wake up to a confirmation email and instantly regret whatever your nighttime shopping self was up to? Yeah… late-night us is out here making purchases we absolutely did not need to “buy now.”

🛍️ In this episode, we’re disclosing the wild west of social-media shopping — and every other place ads ambush us, especially our browsers — where the algorithm knows our insecurities, our hobbies, and our late-night cravings a little too well. We break down why we suddenly “need” the thing we didn’t even know existed five minutes ago… and how 1 a.m. us is not to be trusted.

We’re spilling:

• Our most celebrated online shopping wins (the rare gems that actually delivered)
• The things we wish we NEVER clicked on
• The embarrassing scams we fell for so you don’t have to
• The must-hear lessons that now guide every “add to cart” moment
• Our real-deal tips for buying smarter, dodging scams, and not getting hoodwinked by “limited time only” lies

✨ From the products that truly changed our lives to the ones that belonged in the literal trash, we’re serving up the glow-ups, the glow-downs, and the “never again” rules that now keep our wallets safer and our sanity intact.

If you’ve ever questioned your life choices while unboxing a mystery package…

come laugh, cringe, and maybe save your wallet with us.

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We are honored to sit down with Chef Mareya Ibrahim for a second visit ( See Episode 36 after this episode)to explore what food freedom really looks like in midlife—and why now is the perfect time to say yes to the things that fuel you. We talk about bringing pleasure back to eating, letting go of guilt, and learning to nourish ourselves in a way that feels aligned, grounded, and genuinely satisfying.

Chef Mareya shares her personal journey healing from disordered eating and how it reshaped the way she cooks, moves, and treats her body. Together, we get honest about why so many women hit midlife and start restricting, shrinking, or apologizing for what they eat—and how choosing joy, quality, and intention can change everything. Eating isn’t meant to be a battle; it’s meant to help us thrive.

We also discuss her philosophy of FITlife—a refreshing & sustainable approach to health that prioritizes energy and joy over punishment and perfection. It’s movement that feels good, eating food that supports your whole self, and a way of living that gives midlife women permission to take up space and take care of themselves without guilt.

This episode is a reminder that your body is a temple, joy is a nutrient, and you are so much more than the size of anything you’re wearing. Whether we’re talking nourishment, movement, travel, or self-care, the message is the same: say yes to the things that make you feel alive—and yes to yourself.

To connect with Chef Maraya sign up to her CANNOT MISS newsletter at — chefmareya.com

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