Hi Reader, Yesterday, I was talking to my sister, Karen, on FaceTime, hearing about her follow-up doctor’s appointment. She was soooooo relieved (and a bit proud, I think) that she got an A+ from her doctor only two weeks after hip replacement surgery. Then this morning, I found a text from her that inspired this email. Karen told me that after she got home from the doctor’s office and running errands (she was also finally cleared to drive at that appointment-YAY!), she felt great... and then...
17 days ago • 2 min read
Hi, Reader If you’ve been asking yourself, “Why don’t I feel happy? I’ve done everything ‘right’.”—you’re not alone. So many women going through a big transition (retirement, loss, reinvention, you name it) find themselves surprised by the emptiness that follows doing “the thing” they thought was right - and even thought would make them feel better. The truth? Happiness isn’t a destination.It’s a breadcrumb. In this week’s article, I share why chasing happiness backfires—and what to do...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader. Over the weekend, I was sorting through my emails (all 10,000 of them – slight exaggeration, but barely) and noticed a pattern... What Not to Wear Over 50 Total Transformation Program How to Stay Relevant After 60 Look 10 Years Younger in 10 Days Say "Yes" to Soul-Led Manifestation And now here I am, adding to the noise in your inbox. First thought? "WTF am I doing joining this crazy list?" Then I remembered why I started doing this in the first place – because when I was feeling...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi again, Reader. It's been a minute since you've seen a regular note from me in your inbox. My excuse is that I've been head-down running the first Wayfinding beta program (...it's been amazing!!) and keeping up with all the new folks finding me on YouTube (...also amazing!!). Since I'm a one-woman show, sometimes something's gotta give. It's a big learning curve, but I'm back and aiming for more consistency moving forward. That Voice in Your Head? It Isn't You. Yes, I know you've noticed...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi, Reader. You know those big, bold moves that look so dreamy from the outside? Yeah—this isn’t that email. When I sold most of my stuff and moved to France, I expected some discomfort… but the emotional whiplash that shows up from time to time really surprised me. Everyone keeps saying, “You’re living the dream!” And yes, I am so very fortunate to have landed where I've landed. I love my life. Still, there are times I find myself sitting in the middle of the living room floor, stuffing my...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader. Let me ask you something BOLD: What lights you up now? Not what used to. -- Not what looks good on paper. I mean, the kind of spark that makes you feel alive —maybe even a little dangerous ...in a good way. 😏 If you’re struggling to answer that, you’re not broken. You're likely in the Messy Middle—that strange in-between space where your old identity doesn’t quite fit, and the next version of you hasn’t fully shown up yet. And guess what? That space is sacred. You’re waking up....
2 months ago • 1 min read
Reader, I tell you this from experience. Reinvention sounds sexy ...until you’re in it. Truth: Change is Messy. My sister trip is winding down here in Texas. I fly back to France on the 29th. The visit has been both wonderful and a tad confusing. Familiarity is a drug. The familiar is comfortable, like a soft blanket... even if the blanket has a few thorns and stickers in it. The discomfort of the known is still hard to let go when the unknown is so ...well, unknown. I'm feeling it now. As...
3 months ago • 1 min read
It’s Time to Toughen the Talk. Reader, over the last few weeks, we’ve covered why you might feel stuck after retiring (or after a divorce, the death of a loved one, or any other lifequake event). We’ve also talked about the core truth: Mystical moments of clarity that magically illuminate your path forward aren't waiting for you. Here’s the next truth bomb: Your happiness is absolutely, 100% your responsibility. You don’t get to use your husband, your aging parents, your kids or grandkids,...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, You know it's true—staying stuck is f *cking expensive. Not in dollars, but in time, energy, and sanity. You tell yourself that waiting for clarity is the “smart” thing to do. That if you just sit tight, research a little more, and think it through one more time, then you’ll know what to do. But here’s the truth: Waiting isn’t harmless. It’s actively draining you. And the longer you stay stuck, the more it costs you. Two Things It’s Costing You: #1 Time You’ll Never Get Back Every...
3 months ago • 1 min read
