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EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 35 MIN

Midlife Career change. Second Act, New Direction

from Say it Sister... · host Lucy Barkas & Karen Heras Kelly

Send us Fan MailWe explore the quiet courage of midlife pivots, from the first tug of misalignment to the practical steps that turn lostness into a second act. Stories, signals, values, and rituals guide us to choices that open energy rather than drain it.• January triggers and career misalignment• Hormonal shifts and growing discernment• Leaving high-status roles for meaning• Lostness as a portal to the next step• Second acts built with intention• Relevance traps and overwork patterns• Feedback as a compass to identity• Navigating noise and finding real educators• Parenting phases and evolving purpose• Values as decision filters• Vision boards, themes and loose plans• Following signals and small experiments• Grieving old selves and keeping their gifts• Owning the wise rebel and setting boundaries• Simple practices to reconnect and choosePlease keep us updated of your journey. You can send us messages via the Say It Sister app or via the Say It Sister social media handles, and we're always around to answer any questions as wellHit follow. Share it with a sister and leave us a reviewSend 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 explore the quiet courage of midlife pivots, from the first tug of misalignment to the practical steps that turn lostness into a second act. Stories, signals, values, and rituals guide us to choices that open energy rather than drain it. • January triggers and career misalignment • Hormonal shifts and growing discernment • Leaving high-status roles for meaning • Lostness as a portal to the next step • Second acts built with intention • Relevance traps and overwork pattern...

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