In my last episode of this season, I'm sharing some things I've learned about podcasting these past nine months, what opportunities have come my way because of it, why you should follow your own curiosities, and what's coming up for The AWEd Life community this summer as well as some changes for next season!

In this episode, I wrap up my conversation with accountability coach, Jennifer Chaney, where we talk about what society has wrong about life in the middle, why doing hard things is so important, how an accountability coach can help in all stages of motherhood, as well as some of Jennifer's favorite books and hobbies.

Do you have a life plan for the next phase of your life? If not, my guest today shares her own story about what led her to create hers and, hopefully, inspires you to do the same. We had such a great conversation that I divided it up into two episodes so you wouldn’t miss a thing. Whether you’re in early motherhood or almost an empty nester, there is much you can glean from Jennifer. I think you’re going to enjoy hearing about the experiences that led her to where she is now and how she can help us all not leave ANY parts of our life to chance.

In today's episode, I'm sharing some thoughts on how to take a different approach for a more mindful birthday. And I've had quite a few not-so-good ones but I think I've got just the thing to keep it from happening ever again. Listen in to hear my own stories of birthdays past and how I see my birthday from a whole new perspective than I used to. I also share some ideas on how to make each year more meaningful (and less disappointing!)

If you’re like me, you’ve been led to believe that drinking eight-plus glasses of water means you are properly hydrated but it’s not that simple or accurate. Today, I’m sharing some health issues you may not have associated with dehydration and what you need to include in your diet to ensure the water you drink actually does your body good.

Today, I'm talking with my guest, Cara Menz, about finding and living an alcohol-free lifestyle, what it's given her, and how it's transformed the way she sees the world and herself. She has become an alcohol-free empowerment coach to help guide others who are curious about forgoing alcohol in their lives and has also created a community of women to feel more empowered and less alone on their journey. She's all things empowerment, taking action, and learning lessons along the way. I can't wait for you to meet her so take a listen!

Where does our energy come from? And, no, I'm not talking about the jolt of energy you get from your morning coffee. I'm talking about the energy that comes from within, our life force. I'm reading a fascinating book right now that discusses energy in detail and how it can either drain us or fuel us, physically and mentally. I share what energy I'm talking about, what chakras are, where they are in the body, and the physical, mental, and emotional components that are associated with each. I also share some personal examples of where I'm stuck and why I'm paying attention to my energy centers to help me heal. Hope this can help you., too!

If you’ve been a habitual dieter, a calorie counter, or dedicated to macros, you must listen to this episode with guest, Sarah Adler. She’s a nutrition coach, healthy lifestyle and wellness expert, bestselling cookbook author, and now podcaster who has been where many of us are/were. She shares her own personal struggles with food, her culturally misguided beliefs about healthy was and wasn't, what opened her eyes to what true health is, and how she released the grip food had on her life once and for all. We also talk about how her love for nutrition started and how it turned into a passion-filled career to help others discover real health as well.

What we can do now: 1. Call your local representatives and tell them you want common sense laws and a ban on weapons of mass destruction for civilians. 2. Support Everytown to help their efforts to improve gun laws in America and share your support of bipartisan gun safety laws with your local elected representatives.

My guest, Kristi Hemmer, is the embodiment of empowerment. She's a social entrepreneur, world traveler, public speaker, author, educator, and champion for putting women in power. Moxie is her modus operandi and I'm convinced it's the only way to live. I'm so honored to have her on the podcast and I hope our conversation inspires you to "moxie on" as well!