Why Reinventing Yourself at 45 Feels So Hard (and How to Do It Anyway, Without Guilt or Losing Yourself) with Lauren Thomas [Ep 29]

Some conversations make you rethink your whole approach to life change, female friendship, and personal evolution, especially when something still looks like it is working.In this episode, I’m joined by Lauren Thomas, author of The Modern Hippie Table and the voice behind Lauren Thomas Living. Lauren shares why she decided to shift her brand after building something successful, how she started listening to what felt more aligned, and why food, hosting, and the table have become a way for her to talk about much bigger things.We talk about self trust, intentional living, and what happens when a version of your life no longer fits the person you are becoming. Lauren also shares how charcuterie boards became a metaphor for table conversations, how different generations approach hard conversations, and why friendships in your forties can start to look very different.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why Lauren decided to rebrand something that was already workingHow to recognize when a role or identity no longer feels alignedWhy table conversations can make sensitive topics easier to approachHow family communication changes across generationsWhat it means to choose your friendships more intentionallyWhy female friendship can shift in your fortiesHow to think about kids’ activities without losing the whole family rhythmWhy self trust matters when other people do not understand your changeHow comfortable misery can keep you stuck longer than you realizeWhat it can look like to break your own rules and make life feel more like yoursThis episode is for anyone who has ever felt ready for change, curious about living with intention, or quietly aware that something in their life may be ready to change.Hit play and let’s grow together, KimberlyConnect with me:Website: https://www.kimberlyhand.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyhand_Shop The Cinnamon Effect Journal here: https://thecinnamoneffect.com/journalConnect with Lauren Thomas:Instagram: @lauren_thomas_livingWebsite: themodernhippieway.comBook: The Modern Hippie Table Your old nonstick pans could be leaching chemicals into every meal. Swap them for Caraway's non-toxic cookware and cook clean: https://rstr.co/caraway/kimberlyhandGet dressed faster, feel more confident, and stop staring at your closet. Explore Style Society here: https://www.chelliecarlson.com/style-society-special-offer?affiliate_code=7c5771