In this empowering episode, Tiffany and Jeanette sit down with Certified Midlife Coach and Thrive with Intention podcast host, Jody Phifer, to talk about what so many women quietly struggle with — reinvention, identity shifts, boundaries, trauma healing, clutter, money guilt, and the courage to want more at midlife.

Jody shares deeply personal stories, powerful mindset tools, and actionable frameworks that help women break old cycles, release guilt, reclaim their power, and step into the next chapter on purpose.

Whether you're navigating divorce, career shifts, empty nesting, or a quiet knowing that “something needs to change,” this episode will feel like a warm, wise conversation with the midlife mentor you didn’t know you needed.

• What a midlife coach actually does

• How coaching differs from therapy

• Jody’s career evolution from travel blogger to coach

• Google algorithm changes & trusting a career pivot

• Allowing space for clarity and intuition

• Identity loss in midlife: motherhood, marriage, career shifts

• Why reinvention becomes necessary in your 40s and 50s

• How guilt stops women from wanting more

• Shifting limiting beliefs like “I should be grateful” or “It’s too late”

• The myth of being “too old to start over”

• Trauma, childhood patterns & emotional reframing

• Tools to release resentment, including gratitude lists

• Decluttering, money guilt, emotional attachment to items

• Energetic space: why clutter blocks growth

• Boundaries, self-worth, and stopping the habit of playing small

• Creating coaching programs and community spaces for women

  Key Takeaways 1. You’re allowed to want more.

  Gratitude and ambition can coexist. Wanting more doesn’t make you ungrateful — it makes you human and evolving.

  2. Reinvention is a normal midlife milestone.

  Marriage, career, friendships, and identity all shift. Reinvention isn’t failure — it’s an upgrade.

  3. Trauma doesn’t define you.

  Reframing past experiences can release emotional charge and create space for growth.

  4. Decluttering is emotional and energetic work.

  Clearing physical space creates emotional space for new relationships, opportunities, and income.

  5. You are not too old — ever.

  Whether it’s going back to school, starting a business, changing careers, or dating again, midlife is still the beginning.

  6. Own your wisdom and stop playing small.

  Your lived experience is a superpower that younger generations don’t have. Connect with Jody Phifer Jody Phifer | Certified Midlife Coach for Women Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivewithintentionofficial Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrive-with-intention/id1846688617 Website & Blog: https://thrivewithintention.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jody-phifer-thrive-with-intention/ Join the THRIVE Tribe: https://thrive-with-intention.kit.com/421e222c3f

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In this honest and heartfelt episode, Tiffany and Jeanette dive deep into what the holidays really feel like when you’re a single mom, co-parent or newly empty-nester. From navigating custody schedules to battling loneliness, rewriting traditions, handling guilt and embracing new seasons of life, they’re breaking down the real challenges — with zero sugarcoating and lots of compassion.

Whether this is your first holiday without your kids or one of many, this conversation gives you practical tips, mindset shifts and emotional tools to help you create joy, peace and meaningful memories on your own terms.

• The emotional rollercoaster of holiday custody schedules

• Why kids adjust way better than parents think

• Avoiding guilt, comparison and pressure during the season

• The fear of kids “forgetting” old traditions and what actually matters

• How to avoid interrogating kids after switching homes

• Giving your kids permission to enjoy time with the other parent

• Loneliness during the holidays and how to cope in healthier ways

• Rewriting your holiday traditions as a single parent

• Creating a life outside motherhood so kids don’t feel responsible for your happiness

• How flexibility and healthy communication make co-parenting smoother

• Why it’s okay if your holiday looks non-traditional

• Travel, solo rituals, Friendsgiving, volunteering and more creative ideas

• A powerful reframe for empty-nesters during the holiday season

Children adapt well when both homes feel emotionally safe and pressure-free.

If you approach the holiday with peace, acceptance and joy, your kids won’t carry guilt or sadness.

Your home and traditions don’t need to match anyone else’s. Embrace your strengths and style.

Find meaningful rituals, volunteer, host friends, or plan solo traditions that replenish you.

Kids remember moments, jokes, experiences — not the specific gifts or the picture-perfect setup.

Don’t let others feed your resentment or guilt. Protect your peace.

Your kids will create their own lives. Support them, show up with love and avoid pressure.

• Confirm holiday plans early to avoid last-minute tension

• Let kids call you on their schedule, not yours

• Swap guilt with curiosity: “Did you have fun? What was your favorite part?”

• Plan a “date night with yourself”

• Join or host a Friendsgiving or cookie-decorating party

• Consider traveling on years you don’t have the kids

• Volunteer to fill your cup and shift your energy

• Don’t expect the kids to always come home — sometimes you go to them

• Create duplicate celebrations on alternate days

• Tiffany’s ritual of Christmas Eve alone with gift wrapping, movies and peace

• Jeanette sharing how her quiet weeks help her recharge before the chaos weeks

• The funny “inside jokes and accents” tradition Tiffany and her daughter share

• Creative Christmas surprises like scavenger hunts and clues

• The reminder that kids rarely remember gifts — they remember experiences

• Nostalgic reflections on how parents shouldn’t expect kids to maintain old traditions

• Discussions about setting boundaries with family who unintentionally feed negativity Follow us on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aholisticdose TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/aholisticdose Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aholisticdose 🌐 Visit our website: https://www.aholisticdose.com Hosted by Tiffany Castillo & Jeanette Soltys 🔔 Subscribe for real talk, budgeting tips, and unfiltered friendship every week.

Your first Thanksgiving on a GLP-1 can feel emotional, freeing, confusing, or all three. Tiffany and Jeanette share real experiences and judgment-free tips to help you handle family, food, travel, and traditions with more confidence and less pressure. You are not alone in this journey.

If this is your first holiday season on a GLP-1, you are not alone. We’ve been there. Let’s make this season feel calmer, lighter, and a little more joyful.

• How our first Thanksgiving on GLP-1s actually went

• Letting go of old food-based traditions without guilt

• Handling family members who comment on weight or appearance

• How to respond if you’re keeping your medication private

• What to bring or eat if rich holiday meals make you nauseous

• Travel tips to avoid stomach issues

• Navigating alcohol while on meds

• Why this journey is worth celebrating, even if no one else understands yet

• You may not crave Thanksgiving dinner the way you used to. That is normal.

• Bring one food you know your body can handle.

• Prepare a boundary sentence ahead of time, so you’re not caught off guard.

• Keep Gas-X, Pepto tablets, ginger chews, or charcoal capsules with you while traveling.

• It’s okay to be proud of your progress. You don’t owe anyone explanations.

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The holidays can be magical… or stressful as hell. In this episode, Tiffany and Janette get honest about gift giving as adults in the rebuild season—whether you’re newly single, co-parenting, or simply redefining what the holidays mean to you.

They unpack childhood traditions, financial pressure, blended families, exes, and how to create gifting rituals that actually feel good (instead of forced).

• How childhood traditions shape how we give today

• Letting go of unrealistic holiday expectations

• Navigating gifting after divorce & in blended families

• Making meaningful memories on a budget

• Tween wishlist strategy (and how to make surprises fun)

• DIY gifting ideas that feel personal and thoughtful

• Experience gifts vs. material gifts

• Reframing the entire holiday mindset

• Holiday magic isn’t about how much you spend, but how present you are.

• Gifting shouldn’t be a competition — especially with exes or extended family.

• Thoughtful, small gestures can be more powerful than big purchases.

• Experiences, DIY crafts, and intentional giving create lasting memories.

• Candy train DIY ornaments

• Tween wishlist PowerPoints & scavenger hunts

• Morse code gift tags for a slower unwrapping moment

• Matching PJs traditions

• Baking gifts & coupon book ideas

• Handling co-parenting gifts & setting expectations early

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In this empowering episode, Tiffany and Jeanette dive into what it really means to reinvent yourself in midlife. Whether it’s starting a new career, building a business, or embracing long-held passions, women over 40 are proving every day that it’s never too late to begin again.

They explore why emotional intelligence, confidence, and creativity peak in midlife, and how cultural narratives about “slowing down” after 40 are being rewritten. From personal stories to inspiring real-life examples, this conversation is a powerful reminder: there’s no expiration date on purpose.

• Tiffany and Jeanette share their own journeys of reinvention after 40.

• Real talk on letting go of expectations and choosing what you really want.

• Bobbi Brown’s inspiring comeback story with Jones Road after her non-compete ended — proof that passion doesn’t expire.

• Examples of women who found massive success later in life: Mel Robbins, Vera Wang, J.K. Rowling, Reese Witherspoon, and more.

• Why hormonal and neurological shifts in your 40s and 50s can actually sharpen creativity and confidence.

• The power of focusing on authenticity and designing a life on your own terms.

👉 Mentioned in this episode:

• Bobbi Brown’s new book (available now)

• Tiffany – Life Coach & Co-Host of Holistic Dose

• Jeanette – Divorce Attorney & Co-Host of Holistic Dose

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✨ “There’s no expiration date on purpose. Reinvention is always an option.”

In this week’s episode, Tiffany and Jeanette kick off a brand-new series: “Real Life Behind the Highlight Reel” — where they pull back the curtain on what social media doesn’t show you. From business burnout and chaotic schedules to parenting, home disasters, and unexpected life curveballs, they get real about what it looks like to hold it all together… even when it feels like everything is falling apart.

They share the messy middle — the stress, the guilt, the ice maker meltdowns, the late-night takeout, and the hard choices that don’t make the Instagram feed. If you’ve ever looked at someone online and thought they have it all figured out, this episode is a reminder: no one does.

• Why Tiffany and Jeanette are starting a new “Behind the Highlight Reel” series • The pressure of juggling business, parenting, and personal life • Jeanette’s behind-the-scenes challenges as a business owner • Tiffany’s renovation stress and how Instagram only shows the glossy side • The reality of burnout, hiring struggles, and messy houses • How TikTok became a mental escape — not proof of “having it all together” • Why consistency matters more than perfection in business and life • Giving yourself grace (even when the freezer breaks and the dog eats your dinner) • How expectations — especially around the holidays — can weigh you down • Letting go of guilt, shifting priorities, and finding support where you can

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