EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 32 MIN
Life On Our Own Terms
from Say it Sister... · host Lucy Barkas & Karen Heras Kelly
Send us Fan MailWe talk about midlife as a coming of age, where we stop apologising and start building a life that fits our needs, our bodies, and our values. We share the parts of ourselves we once hid and how freedom becomes real through honest choices, not perfect circumstances.• Gen X freedom myths and why conditioning still grips us• creating small windows of liberation through planning and commitment• redesigning life yearly through honest self-questioning• rejecting “women of a certain age” and owning menopause openly• reclaiming wildness as energy and leadership rather than performance• living with ADHD and letting suppressed opinions back out• channelling bold truth with wisdom when calling out bias• embracing eccentricity as a way to spot what others miss• using grief and change as prompts to explore new parts of self• dreaming without practicality first and widening what feels possible• learning from money-driven choices that ignore the heart• trusting a soft landing and taking life one step at a timewe would love to hear your thoughts on the topics that we are sharing.Send us a comment, ask a question, or suggest a topic. We would love to hear from you
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Send us Fan Mail We talk about midlife as a coming of age, where we stop apologising and start building a life that fits our needs, our bodies, and our values. We share the parts of ourselves we once hid and how freedom becomes real through honest choices, not perfect circumstances. • Gen X freedom myths and why conditioning still grips us • creating small windows of liberation through planning and commitment • redesigning life yearly through honest self-questioning • rejecting “women of a ce...
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