It's a tale as old as time. Four male investment managers try to tell a woman that a product she's interested in doesn't exist. How does she know they're wrong? She literally traded them when she worked at Goldman Sachs. That's just one moment that inspired Wallis Tsai to start her own company, AboveBoard Financial, built on the idea that you deserve straight answers about your insurance.

We get into red flags to watch for when choosing an agent, the real difference between term and permanent life insurance, why your workplace coverage probably isn't the deal you think it is, and what to do if you're in your 40s or 50s and haven't tackled this yet.

Don't want to take notes? We did it for you. Grab the cheat sheet that covers all three episodes.

"Health is the unbecoming. So much of the work around health is unbecoming the beliefs that were never yours." — Courtney Townley

What if getting healthy wasn't about doing more but about finally putting some things down?

In this episode, Courtney Townley, health and self-leadership coach, author of The Consistency Code, and host of the Grace & Grit podcast, drops some midlife truth bombs we absolutely need to hear. We cut through the noise of wellness culture, talk about what consistency actually means at this stage of our lives (hint: it's not doing the same thing over and over until you die). And we dive into why outsourcing to the "experts" might be the thing holding you back.

If you're looking for an episode to guilt or shame you around diet and exercise, you've come to the wrong place.

In This Episode

1. Why the first thing women need from their health is relief, not results
2. How to stop outsourcing your life choices
3. What changes when you finally do it for yourself
4. Pre-deciding: why planning doesn't require charts, graphs, or a color-coded notebook
5. Grace vs. excuses: two questions that help you tell the difference

Free Resource:

The Grown-Ass Woman's Health Cheat Sheet: screenings, labs, vaccines, hormones, HRT, and supplements all in one printable checklist. Download it at grownasswoman.guide/myhealth and bring it to your next appointment.

About Courtney Townley:

Courtney Townley is a health and self-leadership coach, speaker, and host of the top-rated Grace & Grit podcast and the author of The Consistency Code. She helps midlife women cut through the noise of wellness culture and lead themselves with less overwhelm and more confidence. With over 30 years in the wellness industry, Courtney blends neuroscience, behavior change, and straight talk to show women that deep health isn’t about following someone else’s plan... it’s about learning to trust and lead yourself. A sought-after speaker and educator, she is known for her grounded, no-nonsense approach to sustainable change. When she’s not coaching or podcasting, you’ll find her salsa dancing, traveling, or soaking up time with her family and her Great Dane, Sully.

Resources & Links

1. The Consistency Code by Courtney Townley
2. Grace & Grit Podcast
3. Courtney on Instagram
4. The Grown-Ass Woman's Health Cheat Sheet
5. The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide on Instagram

73% of women polled said they were either winging it or had no idea how their home worked.

Have you ever stood in a flooding garage, phone in hand, searching Facebook for a plumber on a holiday weekend? Or packed up your home during a fire evacuation and realized you had no idea what mattered or where anything was?

That was me. Twice.

In this episode, I’m sharing the two moments that cracked me wide open — and why I believe every woman, whether she owns, rents, or is currently on a very nice pullout couch, needs to actually know how her home works.

In This Episode:

1. The Friday my house rained inside (and what a firefighter taught me)
2. What happened when my neighborhood went under evacuation warning during the LA fires
3. The poll I ran in my Facebook community, and the 73% statistic that changed everything
4. Five things every woman should know about her home right now
5. Why The House Manual exists and who it’s really for

Links & Resources

→ The House Manual (30% off early bird)

→ Home Maintenance 101

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Join us for Grown-Ass Study Hall!

Grown-Ass Study Hall is a virtual co-working session for women who are done putting things off. You bring your task. We show up together. No camera required, no pressure to speak. Just an hour of actually getting it done. Founding members lock in $27/month for life (regular price will be $37) plus access to a private Voxer channel with direct access to keep the convo going outside of the sessions. Sessions kick off the last week of March! https://grownasswoman.guide/studyhall

What if the scariest change you could make turned out to be the most freeing?

After nearly 30 years of dyeing her hair, Katie Emery made the decision at 50 to go gray cold turkey, and discovered it was about so much more than hair color. In this episode, the creator of Katie Goes Platinum shares her raw and honest journey, from the depression that sparked her decision to the surprising joy she found on the other side.

We talk:

1. Why going gray became a catalyst for bigger life changes
2. The emotional rollercoaster of transition (and why it's worth it)
3. Savage comebacks for the haters ("Wow" is just the beginning)
4. Products that actually work vs. total BS
5. Different methods to go gray (cold turkey isn't your only option)
6. Why 85-95% of women who go gray never go back
7. The powerful mindset shift: "You're no longer chasing who you used to be, but enjoying who you are now"

Whether you're gray-curious, mid-transition, or just here for the life wisdom, this one's for you.

CONNECT WITH KATIE:

Blog: KatieGoesPlatinum.com

YouTube: Katie Goes Platinum

Instagram: @katiegoesplatinum

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• Silvering Root Cover Powder (white & salt and pepper)

• Silvina London Shampoo & Conditioner

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Join us for Grown-Ass Study Hall!

Grown-Ass Study Hall is a virtual co-working session for women who are done putting things off. You bring your task. We show up together. No camera required, no pressure to speak. Just an hour of actually getting it done. Founding members lock in $27/month for life (regular price will be $37) plus access to a private Voxer channel with direct access to keep the convo going outside of the sessions. Sessions kick off the last week of March! https://grownasswoman.guide/studyhall

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What if I told you that brands are actively looking to pay Gen X and Boomer women to create content—and you don't need a single follower to get started?

Yeah, I know. It sounds too good to be true. But it's not.

In this episode, you'll meet Megan Collier, who's been teaching women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond how to create user-generated content (UGC) and get paid for it.

FYI we're not talking about becoming an influencer or posting to your own social media where your judgmental sister can see it. We're talking about creating content for brands to use in their marketing—content that can pay anywhere from a few hundred bucks per video to $10,000+ per month for those who go all in.

Megan breaks down exactly what UGC is, how it's different from influencing, why brands specifically want to work with our age group (finally!), and how you can get started even if you've never been on camera before. She shares real stories from her students—including her own mom—who are making real money doing this.

Come as you are. Show the heck up. And let's talk about making some money in 2026.

Connect with Megan:

Instagram

TikTok

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Join us for Grown-Ass Study Hall!

Grown-Ass Study Hall is a virtual co-working session for women who are done putting things off. You bring your task. We show up together. No camera required, no pressure to speak. Just an hour of actually getting it done. Founding members lock in $27/month for life (regular price will be $37) plus access to a private Voxer channel with direct access to keep the convo going outside of the sessions. Sessions kick off the last week of March! https://grownasswoman.guide/studyhall

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Is it ADHD or anxiety? If you've ever asked yourself this question, you're not alone. In this final episode of our 3-part ADHD series, host Jackie MacDougall sits down with ADHD coach Kristen Carder to unpack what ADHD actually looks like when it overlaps with anxiety, shame, overstimulation, and the constant pressure to keep it all together.

This conversation goes deep into:

✨ How to tell the difference between ADHD and anxiety (and why so many women are misdiagnosed)

✨ The "too much and not enough" paradox that defines untreated ADHD

✨ Why shame keeps us stuck—and how to break free from it

✨ Phone addiction, social media, and self-medicating behaviors

✨ Practical coping strategies that actually work (hello, productive procrastination!)

✨ How to work WITH your ADHD brain instead of against it

✨ Setting boundaries around your capacity and energy

✨ Why there's no "perfect system" that will fix everything

Key Takeaway: Whether you have ADHD or not, you are not broken. You don't need fixing—you need understanding, compassion, and support to work with your unique brain.

This episode is not medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment.

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Join us for Grown-Ass Study Hall!

Grown-Ass Study Hall is a virtual co-working session for women who are done putting things off. You bring your task. We show up together. No camera required, no pressure to speak. Just an hour of actually getting it done. Founding members lock in $27/month for life (regular price will be $37) plus access to a private Voxer channel with direct access to keep the convo going outside of the sessions. Sessions kick off the last week of March! https://grownasswoman.guide/studyhall

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In part two of our three-part ADHD series, Jackie is joined again by ADHD coach and I Have ADHD podcast host Kristen Carder to talk about something a lot of grown-ass women are quietly wondering about: treatment.

In the first episode, we unpacked how ADHD actually shows up in women—and why it’s so often missed or confused with things like perimenopause, burnout, or major life transitions. In this episode, we go deeper into what helps once you start asking, Okay… now what?

We talk about ADHD medication—who it might help, who might not need it, and what it really looks like in real life—along with non-medication options like exercise, therapy, and coaching. We also break down the differences between therapy and coaching, why trauma-informed care matters, and what questions to ask so you can find support that actually fits your brain and your life.

This conversation is not medical advice, and it’s not here to diagnose you or anyone you love. It is here to help you understand your options so you can make more informed, empowered decisions.

If you’ve ever wondered whether ADHD treatment could make life feel less overwhelming—or you’re trying to support a child, partner, or friend—this episode will help you see the landscape more clearly.

Up next: In the final episode of this series, we talk about ADHD, anxiety, and depression—because the symptoms can overlap in confusing ways. How do you know what’s really going on?

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Join us for Grown-Ass Study Hall!

Grown-Ass Study Hall is a virtual co-working session for women who are done putting things off. You bring your task. We show up together. No camera required, no pressure to speak. Just an hour of actually getting it done. Founding members lock in $27/month for life (regular price will be $37) plus access to a private Voxer channel with direct access to keep the convo going outside of the sessions. Sessions kick off the last week of March! https://grownasswoman.guide/studyhall

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If you can solve a crisis before lunch but forget where you put your keys, this episode is for you. ADHD coach and host of I Have ADHD, Kristen Carder, joins Jackie to explore how ADHD really shows up in grown-ass women. From distractibility and impulsivity to working memory and emotional regulation, we break down symptoms that often get mistaken for menopause, anxiety, burnout, or just everyday overwhelm.

In part one of a three part series, Kristen shares her own story of discovering ADHD in adulthood, why so many women go undiagnosed, and the difference between being occasionally forgetful and having symptoms that impact every area of life.

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Join us for Grown-Ass Study Hall!

Grown-Ass Study Hall is a virtual co-working session for women who are done putting things off. You bring your task. We show up together. No camera required, no pressure to speak. Just an hour of actually getting it done. Founding members lock in $27/month for life (regular price will be $37) plus access to a private Voxer channel with direct access to keep the convo going outside of the sessions. Sessions kick off the last week of March! https://grownasswoman.guide/studyhall