Best Cecelia Curtis Christian Friendship Coach Podcasts (2025)

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61 | The Beauty of Belonging: How to Build Friendships in Midlife with Cecelia Curtis 21:36

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Hello Beautiful! Is friendship supposed to feel this hard in midlife? Whether you’re navigating an empty nest, moving into a new season of life, or just realizing that the built-in friendships from motherhood, work, or church aren’t there anymore—this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Cecelia Curtis, host of The Friendship …

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92 | From Grocery Store Reunion to Global Podcast: How One Encounter Inspired The Friendship Tour with Josie Cordova 30:45

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In this heartfelt and full-circle episode of The Friendship Tour, host Cecelia Curtis welcomes her former colleague, Josie Cordova — the very woman who inspired The Friendship Tour podcast. Hear how a chance reunion at a grocery store in England sparked nearly two years of reconnection, reflection, and meaningful conversations about friendship. Thi…

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12 | How to Meal Plan Efficiently for a Busy Momma 17:20

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Do you love the idea of meal planning but don’t know where to start? Have you tried meal planning and found it too complicated and ended up spending way too much time and money? Is your family tired of the same thing for dinner because you have been too busy to think of anything else to make? In this episode, we’re going to dive deep into meal plan…

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91 | Why Successful Women Struggle with Friendship: Perfectionism, Control, and Fear of Failure with Dr. Anokhi Kapasi 34:25

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Do successful women have a harder time building and maintaining meaningful friendships? In this episode of The Friendship Tour, Cecelia sits down with Dr. Anokhi Kapasi, host of the Achieve Your Ambitious Mom Life podcast (formerly Solve for Mom), to talk about the unique friendship challenges that come with success, ambition, and modern womanhood.…

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60 | How to Give Yourself a Full Makeover (Without Waiting to Lose the Weight First) 24:41

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Hello Beautiful! You don’t have to lose 20 pounds, change your whole wardrobe, or become someone else to feel confident again. In this episode, I’m walking you through a 4-part makeover framework designed specifically for Christian midlife women who are ready to stop hiding and start showing up — right now, exactly as they are. We’ll cover: - Face:…

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90 | Stop Letting Disagreements Break Your Friendships: A Guide to Healthy Conflict Resolution with Ashley Cook 26:15

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Conflict is normal — even in the healthiest female friendships. But how you handle it can determine whether your bond deepens or slowly fades away. In this episode of The Friendship Tour, Cecelia sits down with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Ashley Cook, to discuss conflict — why it happens, why we avoid it, and how to navigate it with gra…

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11 | Here’s a Time Saving Tool to Make a Quick Meal 15:23

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What kitchen appliance can help you get a meal together for your family in 5 to 10 minutes? Are you looking for the one tool that will help you feed your family fast? This appliance has been around for a while and it’s the humble panini press. Today’s the episode for you if you are looking for a tool to help get dinner on the table in 5 minutes! He…

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59 | You've Been the Rock Too Long: A Midlife Wake-Up Call 15:48

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Hello Beautiful! Have you spent years being the strong one—holding it all together—but somewhere along the way, you stopped feeling seen? In this powerful episode, I invite you to explore what it means to stop living like a rock and start embracing the diamond you were always meant to be. You’ll discover: The surprising connection between rocks, di…

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89 | Why Is It So Hard to Make Friends as an Adult? 4 Reasons We Struggle with Friendship 12:03

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Why Is It So Hard to Make Friends as an Adult? 4 Reasons We Struggle with Friendship Why is it so hard to make friends as an adult? You’re not alone in wondering! In this episode, host Cecelia Curtis, a Christian friendship coach, wife, boy mom, and all-around friendship encourager, breaks down four key reasons adult friendships can feel so complic…

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10 | 5 Strength Training Benefits For Mental Wellbeing and Mobility 14:05

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Do you think that strength training is only for weightlifters? Are you wondering how to boost your long-term health? Are you avoiding strength training because you don’t want to “bulk up”? Are you more of a cardio-workout gal, and don’t think you have time to do strength training? In this episode, I will dive into the long-term benefits of strength…

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09 | 5 Points to Eating Well With a Mediterranean Diet 15:35

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Hey Friend! When you think of Mediterranean foods do you only come up with gyros and souvlaki in your mind? Does Mediterranean food conjure up a picture of a table with a plate of hummus with pita bread on the side and a backdrop of bright white Greek buildings and a clear blue sky? While hummus, pita, gyros and souvlaki all are part of the Mediter…

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88 | DAY 3 of The Friendship Reset Challenge: Reaffirm 4:45

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In today’s episode, I invite you to slow down and show gratitude for the people who've been showing up for you — the friend, coworker, or acquaintance who prays for you, listens to you, checks in, or just makes you laugh. Reaffirming is about nurturing what’s already good. It’s a reminder that friendship doesn’t always need fixing or finding — some…

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58 | A Kinder Way to Lose Midlife Belly Fat with Amy Bryan 24:16

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Hello Beautiful! Have you noticed your belly changing after 40—even though your habits haven’t? You’re eating well, trying to move more, maybe even squeezing in extra crunches or cardio, but nothing seems to work. That stubborn midlife belly fat can feel frustrating and defeating. Here’s the thing: it’s not just about calories or willpower—it’s abo…

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87 | DAY 2 of The Friendship Reset Challenge: Reconnect 4:54

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Welcome to Day 2 of The Friendship Reset Challenge. Today’s focus is Reconnect — taking intentional action to reconnect with an old friend. Whether you send a text, make a quick call, or reach out to someone who’s been on your heart, this small act can make a big difference. It might lead to a rekindled friendship, or it might simply be a sweet mom…

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86 | DAY 1 of The Friendship Reset Challenge: Reflect 6:26

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08 | The Importance of Friendship and Making Friends With Cecelia Curtis 19:46

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Hey Friend! With all the 'busy' going on in your life, have you found it difficult to make new friends? Are you feeling disconnected and lonely? God created us for relationship…relationship with Him and relationship with one another. There is a deep need for us to have friends regardless of where we are in life. This deep need is so important to ou…

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85 | Intro to The 3-Day Friendship Reset Challenge 4:33

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Introduction to The Friendship Reset Challenge How do you feel about your current friendships? Do they build you up or leave you feeling drained? Do you have fun or are your friendships a bit of a drag? Do you have anyone you can call a true friend? Have you been sitting on the sidelines while everyone talks about friendship, but not really DOING a…

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84 | Friendship in Action: Book Club Highlights and Sneak Peek at the Friendship Reset Challenge 3:34

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FRIENDSHIP IN ACTION! In this special episode of The Friendship Tour, I’m sharing highlights from the recent virtual book club—where women came together to connect, share ideas, and gain new perspectives on female friendship, motherhood, and life. You’ll hear what women loved most about the event, from meaningful conversations to the joy of simply …

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57 | From Picking Myself Apart to Finding Confidence Again in Midlife 19:16

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Hello Beautiful! If you’ve ever rushed past the mirror only to scan for flaws… or whispered something cruel to yourself you’d never say to a friend… this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I’m sharing one of the most vulnerable mirror moments of my life—the kind that broke me open and set me on a path to healing my relationship with mysel…

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83 | 6 Truths About Deep Friendships Every Woman Needs to Hear 10:40

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6 Truths About Deep Friendships Every Woman Needs to Hear Are you hanging out in Facebook groups asking, “Where is my bestie?” Are you putting yourself out there, hoping to meet a woman who could be a true friend, but still frustrated? You’re tired of doing life alone, and you’re longing for a real connection. I get it, and you’re not alone. In thi…

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07 | No Time To Cook? Here's 5 Healthy Snacks So Your Busy Family Eats Well 12:42

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Is there no time to cook? Are you squeezing multiple sports for multiple kids this season? Do you have to travel for your child’s tournaments, competitions, or performances and have zero time to cook? The dilemma is real and it’s so easy to go through a drive thru or grab quick snacks that are highly processed and probably not the best fuel for gro…

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82 | Real Women Share Their Thoughts on the “Strong Friend” Role in Friendships 7:00

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Community Response to The "Strong Friend" Series In this special community-focused episode of The Friendship Tour, we’re closing out our Strong Friend Series by hearing directly from real women in The Friendship Tour's Facebook group. 💬 Some of the responses you’ll hear include: Why being called “the strong friend” can sometimes feel isolating. How…

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56 | Facial Massage for Anti-Aging: Look Younger Without Botox 19:40

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Hello Beautiful! Tired of watching wrinkles deepen—even though you’re using great skincare, sleeping well, and staying hydrated? The truth is, aging isn’t always the culprit. In this episode, I reveal the surprising role tension, circulation, and facial muscles play in how your skin looks and feels. You’ll learn: - Why forehead lines, smile lines, …

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81 | The "Strong Friend's" Dilemma: Helping vs. Enabling with Latasha Kennedy 24:38

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Are you helping… or are you enabling? It’s not always easy to tell the difference, especially in our closest relationships. In this episode of The Friendship Tour, we’re closing out the 3-part Strong Friend series with a conversation that gets right to the heart of support, accountability, boundaries, and the weight of “superwoman” expectations. My…

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06 | DONE With Stress Management Strategies? How To Reduce Stress God's Way 14:46

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Hey Friend! Have you tried all the stress management strategies out there but feel little difference? Does it feel overwhelming to even research stress management strategies? Are you grasping at any and all strategies to reduce stress, but find that you are right back where you started?...and even more overwhelmed? You are not alone! Sometimes in o…

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55 | How to Shop Your Closet and Feel Like You Again 13:36

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Hello Beautiful! Ever stand in front of a full closet and feel like you have nothing to wear? You’re not alone — and it’s not about the clothes. In this episode, we’re digging into: Why midlife women keep buying clothes that don’t feel like them The emotional reason your closet feels overwhelming (and what to do about it) How to reconnect with your…

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80 | The "Strong Friend" Unmasked: Vulnerability, Baggage, Burnout, and Freedom with Latasha Kennedy 22:59

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The Strong Friend Unmasked Are you the “strong friend” in your circle? The one who always shows up, holds everything together, and carries the weight of everyone else’s struggles? While being dependable and supportive is a gift, it can also come with a hidden cost—frustration, resentment, loneliness, stress, and even physical symptoms like panic at…

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05 | Feeling Overwhelmed? 5 Ways Exercise Supports Stress management and Mental Health 14:57

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Hey Friend! Are you feeling stressed and frustrated with circumstances that are out of your control? Do you have muscle tension and tightness in your neck and upper shoulders or other part of your body because of the stress in your life? Are you experiencing overwhelm and feel like you have no control? Today, we are going into details on how physic…

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54 | How to Get Your Energy Back After 40 with Dr. Jihane Farrell 22:22

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Hello Beautiful! Do you ever feel like your energy just isn’t what it used to be? Maybe you’re huffing and puffing up the stairs, dragging after work, or wishing you had a little more spark left for the people and things you love. If you’ve been telling yourself, “Well, I guess this is just what getting older feels like,” I want you to stop right t…

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79 | Are You The "Strong Friend"? 3 Mistakes We Make in Our Female Friendships (and How to Avoid Them) with Latasha Kennedy 29:28

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Are you the "strong friend"—the one everyone calls when life falls apart, the steady one who always shows up? If so, how do you feel about it? And who do you call on when YOU need support? In this episode of The Friendship Tour, Latasha Kennedy and I explore what it means to carry that role in adult friendship—and how it can sometimes leave us feel…

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04 | Struggling With Eating Well? 3 Easy Mediterranean Recipes Your Family Will Love 15:41

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Hey Mama! Are you searching for easy Mediterranean recipes? Do you feel stuck on how to put together something that resembles a Mediterranean dinner? Are you looking for an easy way to streamline your weekday dinners so you can have more Mediterranean foods? In this episode, I will discuss the 4 elements that help me put together a Mediterranean me…

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53 | Always Tired & Bloated After 40? 3 Gentle Moves Every Woman Should Try 17:54

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Hello Beautiful! Feeling exhausted, bloated, or out of sync with your body—but still trying to keep up with everything and everyone? In this episode, I’m talking directly to women in midlife who are tired of waking up drained, battling brain fog, and wondering why their usual routines just aren’t working anymore. You’ll discover: ✨ 3 low-energy mov…

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78 | SELAH: A Time to Pause, Reflect, and Recharge Your Life and Friendships 3:50

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SELAH: A time to pause, reflect, and recharge your life and friendships. Sometimes the best thing we can do for our ourselves—and our friendships—is to pause. In this short episode of The Friendship Tour, Cecelia shares how the word Selah (found in the Psalms and beautifully echoed in Forrest Frank’s song) reminds us to stop, breathe, and reflect…

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03 | Feeling Burn-Out and Stretched? 2 Things a Busy Mom Can Do Without Spending Money 18:30

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Hi Friend! Are you wiped out and feel totally drained? Do you feel like you are always running around with no margin? Is anxiety, overwhelm, and stress dominating your days on a daily basis? In this episode, I’m sharing what you can do to banish the burnout, stress and anxiety that creeps in throughout the days…and without spending a dime! I have b…

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77 | NEW TRAILER! - The Friendship Tour with Cecelia Curtis 1:09

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WELCOME TO THE FRIENDSHIP TOUR! Have you ever scrolled through Facebook friendship groups, hoping to find your people, but still come up empty? You’re not alone—and that’s exactly why The Friendship Tour exists. This is the podcast for women navigating the beautiful (and sometimes complicated) world of adult friendships and female friendships. Whet…

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52 | The Mirror Has Been Lying to You. and Here's the Proof 18:31

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Hello Beautiful! For so many midlife women, the mirror feels less like a reflection and more like a reminder — of wrinkles, regrets, or the years you’ve poured into everyone else while neglecting yourself. If you’ve ever struggled with self-worth, body image, or finding your identity again in midlife, this episode is for you. By the end of this epi…

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76 | Conversations You Don't Want to Miss: Adult Friendship, Purpose, Motherhood, & More 5:04

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Adult Friendship, Purpose, Motherhood & More Being a good friend means celebrating and supporting other amazing women. And, that's what I'm doing this week! In this episode, I highlight some of my favorite conversations about friendship, faith, motherhood, and living with purpose. Listen in for encouragement, practical advice, and inspiration from …

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02 | No Time for the Gym? 4 Flexible Ways to Get a Routine Into Your Schedule! 24:16

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Hey Friend! No time to go to the gym? Is a gym membership not in your budget right now? Are you wondering how on earth to get any exercise without having to go to a gym? In this episode, I’m sharing what you can do to establish a daily exercise routine without needing to have a gym membership. I have used these 4 strategies to establish a daily exe…

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51 | Comparison to Your Younger Self Is Stealing Your Beautiful Life 14:42

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Hello Beautiful! Do you ever catch yourself comparing your current self to who you used to be—wishing your energy, body, or confidence could look like it once did? In this episode, I dig into the unexpected way comparison sneaks into our lives. It’s not just an influencer or someone on social media we’re comparing to... it’s the younger version of …

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75 | A Little Celebration & Something New! 4:05

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This week’s episode of The Friendship Tour is short, sweet, and full of joy. I’m talking about quality time with loved ones (and with myself), celebrating a big podcast milestone, and sharing something exciting and new that I’ve been working on behind the scenes. Press play to celebrate with me, hear the latest news, and get inspired to savor the r…

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01 | Healthy Diet Plans Getting You Stuck? 3 Steps to Get You Started 24:15

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Hey Mama! Do you wish to exercise, but you just can’t seem to find any time? Are the myriad of diet plans out there getting you stuck? Is it difficult to be able to stay consistent with healthy foods and exercise? In this episode, I’m sharing the 3 pillars that anchor my days and how they can help you make simple, lasting choices around food and ex…

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50 | What to Do in Midlife When You Don’t Feel Like Yourself Anymore 14:19

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Hello Beautiful! Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “I don’t even recognize her anymore”? You’re still showing up, checking all the boxes, smiling through the day… but inside, you feel distant, disconnected, and honestly? Tired. In this episode, we’re talking about what it means to lose yourself quietly over time—and how to gently, int…

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Trailer: Self-Care for Busy Moms 3:02

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Is your schedule jam packed and there is no time to exercise? Are you struggling to make healthy food choices because with zero time, comfort food and take out fits the bill every time? Does it feel like you never have enough time in a day…and you are running on fumes? Do you feel your heart pounding because you just realized there’s another appoin…

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74 | How to Make Peace with Small Talk: 4 Tips to Make New Adult Friendships Less Awkward 11:53

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Do you dread small talk? You're not alone. In this episode of The Friendship Tour, I share practical, encouraging advice to help you make peace with those polite, sometimes awkward conversations that often open the door to meaningful friendships. I walk through four simple truths about small talk that can help you stop overthinking, loosen up, and …

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49 | Time Strategies That Actually Work for Busy Midlife Women 16:14

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Hello Beautiful! Got a dream you want to bring to life… but your calendar says otherwise? This episode is packed with realistic, actionable time strategies created specifically for midlife women juggling full plates and full hearts. We're skipping the typical advice (no fancy planners or color-coded time blocks here) and getting real about what it …

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73 | An Honest Conversation About the "No New Friends" Mentality, Church Hurt, and Why Adult Friendships and Community Matter — with Chryssy Payne 17:41

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I'm back with part two of my conversation with sociology professor Chryssy Payne, and this time we’re going even deeper. In this episode, we unpack the “No New Friends” mentality and how it may be doing more harm than good—especially for those of us trying to build healthy, lasting adult friendships. We also talk candidly about church hurt, the cha…

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48 | From Start to Finish: How to Stay the Course in the Quiet, Hard Middle 22:09

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Hello Beautiful! So, you started with clarity. You even took the first brave step toward that big, beautiful dream. But now you’re in the middle — and it’s way harder than you expected. Life got loud. Motivation dipped. And maybe you’re wondering if you’ll ever finish. This episode is for you, friend. We’re talking about what it really takes to kee…

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72 | Craving Connection? Let's Have a Real Talk about Community with Sociology Professor Chryssy Payne 26:15

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This episode is all about community — what it really means, why it matters, and how it shapes our sense of belonging. Join sociology professor Chryssy Payne and me as we explore how community meets deep human needs like validation and identity, even in our increasingly digital world. We share stories from our younger years, talk about how technolog…

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BONUS | The Friendship Tour Book Club is BACK! And You're Invited! 2:24

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The Friendship Tour Book Club is back — and you’re invited! In this quick bonus episode, I’m sharing everything you need to know about our next gathering: 📘 We’re reading My Friends by Fredrik Backman. 📅 The virtual meeting is tentatively set for Saturday, September 6th 🕔 Exact time is TBD based upon time zones. (Last time, we met at 5pm PST / 8pm …

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47 | Midlife is Your Season to Begin: How to Finally Start That Dream 17:14

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Hello Beautiful! Are you a Christian woman in your 30s, 40s, or 50s feeling stuck between clarity and action? You’ve identified the dream. You know what God’s been whispering to your heart. But life is loud. Your schedule is full. And even with all the clarity from last week… you still haven’t started. In this episode of the Midlife Reset Series, M…