3.9 Mid-Life Glow Up: Why the 22 Year Old Version of Us Was Wrong AF

February honesty hits different. The motivation buzz fades, real life crowds in, and the question sharpens: are we building lives that actually fit? We ditch quick fixes for sturdy rules—starting with Laura’s favorite: never miss twice. Miss a day, reset the next. It’s the cure for all-or-nothing thinking and the backbone of habits that last. Although Claire has inspired with a new aesthetician subscription…

Claire is talking about her word of the year- “privacy” and digging into the quiet power of privacy (not secrecy), better boundaries, and fewer explanations. Laura is talking about her filters for Impact and deeming this year as the one where that’s what matters most for her. From kinder no’s and protected relationships to midlife glow-ups that go deeper than skincare (though yes, chemical peels and “don’t cut bangs” still make an appearance), this episode is about moving from performance to alignment.

Books, therapy, and responsibility thread it all together. Fiction as soul care. Clarity over buzzwords. Owning harm, apologizing when possible, and living honestly when life won’t wrap things up neatly.

If you’re craving sustainable habits, better boundaries, and a midlife reframe that actually works, this one’s for you.