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What if financial wellness had less to do with math and more to do with meaning?

In this empowering episode of Beyond Empty Nest, host Jodi Silverman sits down with Ramat Oyetunji, founder of The FI Woman, who retired at age 44 after a 20-year career in engineering. Ramat’s mission? Helping women align their finances with what they truly value so they can live with clarity, confidence, and choice.

Together they explore:

• How Ramat planned her early retirement—and how you can build your own roadmap
• Why financial clarity is the foundation for bold midlife living
• The critical reasons women must build financial security
• What “financial wellness” really means (hint: it’s not about the amount in your bank account)
• The mindset shifts needed to stop “should-ing” yourself about money
  
  

If you’ve ever said, “I’m not good with money,” this conversation will change that narrative—and maybe your life.

Resources Mentioned:

• 🧠 Ramat’s guided journal: The Selfish Guide to Financial Wellness
• Clean up your self-talk and get rid of those old stories with Jodi’s 7-Day Mini challenge HERE.

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Are you secretly exhausted from always saying “yes”? Do you find yourself doing things for everyone else, while your own dreams sit on the back burner?
This week on Beyond Empty Nest, I’m talking with leadership coach and community builder Jessi Sheridan about the real cost of people pleasing—and how setting healthy boundaries can help you design a life you truly love.

Jessi’s story will inspire you to ask the big questions, get crystal clear on your values, and create a vision for your days that leaves you feeling fulfilled, not depleted. We cover:

• Jessi’s journey from working with college women to leading a thriving women’s community
• How a single "What impact do I want to make?" question changed her life
• Why identifying your top values is the key to healthy boundaries
• Practical ways to say “no” without guilt
• How to recognize when you’re people pleasing—and what to do about it
• The surprising link between boundaries and stronger relationships
• Jessi’s dare for you: put yourself first every single day

This conversation is your permission slip to stop overcommitting, ditch the guilt, and start intentionally designing a life you love.

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• Connect with Jessi Sheridan → habitualleadership.com
• Join the Dare On Membership Community → dareontowhatsnext.com/moms-who-double-dare
• Free Resource: 5 Dares for Connection and Well-Being
• Moms Who Dare Facebook Group → Join Here

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Is your marriage thriving—or just surviving? When the kids leave and the house falls quiet, many couples find themselves at a crossroad. In this honest, hopeful, and eye-opening episode of Beyond Empty Nest, Jodi Silverman is joined by marriage and family therapist Dr. Becky Wetstone, who brings a powerful blend of clinical expertise and personal wisdom.

Together, they dive into:

• The surprising traits that predict a lasting, happy marriage
• The silent habits that slowly destroy connection
• How to navigate power struggles over money, location, and lifestyle
• Why checking in with your spouse might be the game-changer you didn’t know you needed
• What to do if you're feeling lonely, even while together

Dr. Becky also shares her own unexpected journey—from stay-at-home mom to advice columnist to therapist—and the pivotal moments that shaped her passion for helping couples in crisis.

Whether your marriage feels strong or strained, this episode is your reminder that it’s never too late to turn toward each other.

Resources Mentioned:

• 🛑 Dr. Becky’s book: I Think I Want Out – What To Do When One of You Wants to End the Marriage
• 💬 Take the first step: Join the Dare On Membership Community

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