The Magic of Yes and Embracing the Wise Woman Within" with Lori Pappas-Ep#125

In this powerful episode of Beyond Empty Nest, Jodi sits down with author and humanitarian Lori Pappas, whose life story is as inspiring as her message. At 75, Lori dared to say “yes” to fully stepping into her authentic self —and she’s here to help you do the same.🔑 In this episode, you’ll discover:How Lori escaped a from a mental institution at age 17 and built a purpose-filled lifeThe importance of stillness, silence, and reflective time in midlifeWhat the “magic of yes” really means—and how it changes everythingThe difference between knowledge and wisdom (it’s not what you think!)How to overcome low self-worth by detaching your value from doingLori’s DREAM Framework to guide your next empowered decision💡 Your Midlife DARE:Reflect on this question: What does success mean to me now—and how do I define it for myself, not for others?📚 Mentioned in the Episode:Get Lori’s Book HERE: The Magic of Yes: Embrace the Wise Woman Within (Link in show notes)30 Days of Doable Dares— Free resource to help you take inventory of where you are and where you want to goJoin the Dare On™ Membership Community🔗 Connect with Lori Pappas:Website HERE🎧 Subscribe & Review:Love what you’re hearing? Be sure to follow Beyond Empty Nest and leave a review. Your words help more midlife women discover the courage to dare into their next chapter.Send me a quick note/message- what stood out in this episode! 🎙️ You've been listening to me—now I want to meet YOU.  Join me on Substack, where Dare On goes beyond the podcast. We're having real conversations about midlife, what's next, the things we're struggling with, and the lives we still want to create. You'll find live gatherings, connection, encouragement. Subscribe for FREE and come introduce yourself HEREI can't wait to meet Subscribe to my Substack HEREStep into the Dare On Circle HERE