Welcome to the first episode of 2025! Today, I’m shifting gears and inviting you to get to know me a little better. In this cozy, reflective episode, I share my thoughts on embracing joy and romance (with a capital R) after loss, and why I’m ditching resolutions for something more meaningful.

From navigating the bittersweetness of turning 50 to intentionally choosing Romance, I reflect on the choices, regrets, and new opportunities that shape my life and relationships. Together, we explore what it means to rediscover beauty, and live with curiosity and open-heartedness.

So, grab a mug (hot chocolate optional), and let’s take this journey together—holding space for grief and joy, one step at a time.

What You'll Hear in This Episode:

• Why I’ve renamed my home office “the study” and how language shapes our mindset
• The significance of embracing romance with a capital R
• Reflections on grief, heartbreak, and turning 50
• How my father’s life inspired me to believe it’s never too late
• The importance of relationships and curiosity in navigating life’s challenges

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Music

Intro and Outro: Eulogy | Licensed and Used with Permission of Thrumm, a division of Junius Recording Company

Bibliography

Do Not Go Gentle Into that Good Night by Dylan Thomas: https://poets.org/poem/do-not-go-gentle-good-night

This year, let’s embrace the beauty, the mess, the joy, and the pain. Together, we can rediscover what makes life worth living—even in its hardest moments.

Don’t forget your coffee and hot chocolate moment of sweetness! See you next time.