127: Say Yes & Start Over: Reinventing Yourself After an Empty Nest: With Dee Webb

What happens when the life you've built for decades suddenly changes—and you're left asking, "Who am I now?" In this powerful episode of Girls Talk Healthy Aging, co-hosts Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr sit down with Dee Webb—wildlife photographer, yoga instructor, and global entrepreneur living between Canada and Costa Rica—to explore how one simple decision can completely transform your life: saying yes. For 27 years, Dee built a meaningful career running a childcare business from her home. But when her children grew up and left the nest, she found herself facing overwhelming loneliness, loss of identity, and a lack of community. With her support system also struggling, Dee hit a crossroads that so many women experience in midlife. Then—unexpectedly—she walked into a yoga class. Not as the "flexible yoga girl," but as a woman searching for emotional healing, clarity, and purpose. That moment led her to yoga therapy training… which sparked a journey of self-discovery, courage, and ultimately, reinvention. From reconnecting with her love of the outdoors (rooted in her childhood in Australia) to saying YES to a spontaneous opportunity in Costa Rica after a simple Facebook post—Dee's story is proof that it's never too late to rewrite your life. After a close friend's terminal cancer diagnosis gave her a new perspective, Dee made a life-altering mindset shift: 👉 Say no, and you'll always wonder. Say yes, and you might fall—but you'll learn, grow, and say yes again. Today, she's a thriving entrepreneur, tour leader, and partner in a photography business—while also modeling for her daughters what it truly means to choose yourself. In this episode, you'll learn: How to rebuild your identity after kids leave home (empty nest recovery) Why saying YES is the key to midlife reinvention and personal growth How yoga can support emotional healing—not just physical fitness The mindset shift that turns fear into opportunity How to create community and purpose after major life transitions Why choosing yourself is one of the most powerful lessons you can teach your children If you're navigating midlife changes, feeling stuck, or craving more purpose, adventure, and fulfillment—this conversation will inspire you to take your first bold step. To Learn more about Dee Webb visit: https://www.deewebbphotography.com   *Subscribe, Share, & Rate our Show. And follow us on social media:**   📷 Instagram: @GirlsTalkHealthyAging   Facebook Group: Girls Talk Healthy Aging: https://www.facebook.com/groups/330434366004030 🌐 Website: GirlsTalkHealthyAging.com   📧 Email: [email protected] Follow & Message Shawna on Instagram: @shawnakaminski Grab Shawna's book 'Lose Your Menopause Belly' and other freebies here: https://shawnakworkouts.com Follow & Message Alli on Facebook & Instagram: Alli Kerr and @allikerrfitness (respectively).  Train with Alli at The Pink Physique in person in Macon, Georgia or Online here: https://www.thepinkphysique.com