281. The Midlife Wake-Up Call

The Awaken Series

In this powerful kickoff to The Awaken Series, I’m sharing the moment I realized I was no longer truly living—I was just surviving. On the outside, everything looked “fine.” But inside, I was flatlining. Overwhelmed, overgiving, disconnected from my body, my style, and myself.

This is the story of how I hit the reset button—not just on my wardrobe, but on my identity. I’ll share the exact moment I saw my reflection and didn’t recognize the woman staring back… and how that wake-up call changed everything.

We’ll talk about why “fine” is often a mask for burnout, why midlife is the time to reclaim your spark, and how style became the surprising tool that brought me back to life.

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Inside, I’ll guide you through the first 3 steps to reclaim your energy, your clarity, and your confidence.

Next episode: I’ll be sharing the boldest move I made during my reset—letting my gray hair grow in—and why it was about so much more than hair.

Other Podcasts to Listen to:

Understanding the Cycle of Style Ep. 116: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/116-understanding-the-cycle-of-your-style/id1560924181?i=1000577998077

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