108. From Age-Inappropriate Men to Caring for Aging Parents—The Surprising Parts of Midlife

Have you ever looked around your life in midlife and thought… “Wait, I did what?!”Whether it’s bold sexual escapades with a 23-year-old, becoming a Mahjong teacher, or finally setting boundaries with that one bossy sibling, this episode is all about the unexpected (and often hilarious or profound) ways women are surprising themselves in midlife.In this soul-stirring, laugh-out-loud solo episode, I’m sharing real stories from women in our community who answered one question: What have you done in midlife that surprised you? Their answers are raw, raunchy, tender, and deeply inspiring—and they just might shift your perspective on what this chapter of life can truly hold. In this episode:From beach abs to badass boundaries: real answers from real womenWhy giving up alcohol in midlife can be radically liberatingThe quiet strength found in grief—and how one woman honored hersHow international solo travel becomes a rite of passage for many midlife womenUnexpected career pivots, from surfing in Panama to launching a business after divorceThe emotional sandwich of caring for aging parents and reconnecting with siblingsWhat it really means to live unapologetically in this bold season of life Resources Mentioned:FREE RESOURCE: Download “From Exhausted to Empowered” – your guide to feeling better in your body and spirit in midlife: RisingWomanProject.com Connect with me, Dr. Sara Poldmae:Website: https://risingwomanproject.comInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/drsarapoldmaeHave a question I can answer? Send me a message! I love to hear from my listeners!