In this fiery and deeply personal episode, Karen and Lisa are clinking glasses to the end of the “good girl” era—and the rise of bold, badass midlife women who are done shrinking to fit. Inspired by Karen’s viral blog post, “The Good Girl Myth: Why Midlife Women Are No Longer Buying It,” the girls dive into how people-pleasing, perfectionism, and playing nice have held women back for decades—and why midlife is the perfect time to break free.

From religious conditioning to family dynamics, and from corporate double standards to caregiving burnout, they get honest (and a little loud) about what it means to live authentically as women in our 40s, 50s, and beyond. With wit, warmth, and the occasional “fork,” Karen and Lisa unpack how being a “good girl” made them feel exhausted, invisible, and—let’s be real—cheated.

Whether you’ve ever felt guilty for wanting more, struggled to set boundaries, or been called “too much” for just being yourself, this one’s for you. No shame. No filter. Just real talk, radical honesty, and a loving push to step into your full midlife power.

✨ Topics We Cover:

• The good girl myths that keep women small

• Why women in midlife are finally saying no more

• How family, religion, and culture shaped our sense of worth

• The invisible emotional labor of caregiving and advocacy

• Reclaiming your voice, your needs, and your freaking joy

🎧 Tune in for one of our most vulnerable and validating episodes yet. This is the midlife rebellion you didn’t know you needed.

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Karen’s Blog Post

“Break the Good Girl Myth: How to Dismantle Outdated Rules, Unleash Your Power, and Design a More Purposeful Life” by Majo Mofino

Christian Science

Grease

Divorce Episode

Alcohol episode

Brooke Shields episode

Plastic surgery episode

Menopause and Ayurveda

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