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In this heartfelt episode, Vicki Gardiner explores the quiet—and often painful—evolution of friendship in midlife. If you’ve felt the ache of growing apart, the sting of a slow fade, or the longing for deeper, more aligned connections, this conversation is for you.

Together, we’ll unpack:

• Why friendships shift in midlife (and why it’s so common)
• Gentle signs it may be time to let go or redefine a relationship
• How to grieve friendship endings with grace, not guilt
• Ways to open your heart to new, meaningful connections
• What healthy, reciprocal friendship looks like in this season

If your friendships feel different and you’re not sure what to do with that ache—this episode will give you clarity, comfort, and encouragement for what comes next.

✨ It’s time to release what no longer fits and make room for the life-giving friendships you truly deserve.

Thanks so much for joining me today on Life of Joy & Purpose. If this episode spoke to you, I’d love for you to subscribe, leave a review, or share it with a friend who’s on the journey too.

You can connect with me on Instagram @_vickigardiner_. Sign up for my monthly newsletter filled with encouragement, practical tools, and soul-aligned inspiration for midlife women who are ready to live with clarity, joy, and purpose. Click here to sign up!

Until next time—take a deep breath, stay true to yourself, and remember: joy and purpose are already within you. You’re just uncovering it—one step at a time.

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Starting over doesn’t have to be loud, dramatic, or perfect.

In this deeply encouraging episode of Life of Joy & Purpose, Vicki Gardiner, LPC invites you to explore what it means to begin again—with grace, gentleness, and truth. Whether you’re navigating a life transition, recovering from burnout, or simply feeling the nudge to reconnect with yourself, this episode is your soft landing place.

Inside this conversation, you’ll discover:

🌿 Why starting again is often more about remembering than reinventing
💭 The mindset traps that hold women in midlife back from making a shift
🪞 Small, soul-honoring steps you can take to move forward—without shame or urgency
💌 How self-compassion opens the door to lasting transformation

If you’ve ever whispered, “I thought I’d be further along by now…” or “I don’t know where to begin,” this episode is your reminder that you’re not broken—you’re just being invited into a new beginning.

✨ Includes a short, grounding prayer to bless your next chapter.

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Thanks so much for joining me today on Life of Joy & Purpose. If this episode spoke to you, I’d love for you to subscribe, leave a review, or share it with a friend who’s on the journey too.

You can connect with me on Instagram @_vickigardiner_. Sign up for my monthly newsletter filled with encouragement, practical tools, and soul-aligned inspiration for midlife women who are ready to live with clarity, joy, and purpose. Click here to sign up!

Until next time—take a deep breath, stay true to yourself, and remember: joy and purpose are already within you. You’re just uncovering it—one step at a time.

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Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “I just don’t feel like me anymore?"

You’re not alone.

In this heartfelt episode of Life of Joy & Purpose, Vicki Gardiner, LPC and midlife coach, speaks directly to the women who feel like they’ve lost themselves in the noise of life. Whether it’s motherhood, caregiving, career changes, or years of putting others first—you may be carrying quiet grief for the version of you that’s been left behind.

This episode will walk you through:

🌫️ Why the “midlife fog” is so common
🧭 How we slowly disconnect from ourselves—and what to do about it
🌱 Gentle ways to begin your return to wholeness
💌 How to reconnect with your spark, your voice, and your joy—without needing to start over

You don’t need a complete reinvention. You just need small, loving shifts back toward you.

✨ Plus, a short prayer to ground you and remind you: you are not behind—you’re becoming.

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Thanks so much for joining me today on Life of Joy & Purpose. If this episode spoke to you, I’d love for you to subscribe, leave a review, or share it with a friend who’s on the journey too.

You can connect with me on Instagram @_vickigardiner_. Sign up for my monthly newsletter filled with encouragement, practical tools, and soul-aligned inspiration for midlife women who are ready to live with clarity, joy, and purpose. Click here to sign up!

Until next time—take a deep breath, stay true to yourself, and remember: joy and purpose are already within you. You’re just uncovering it—one step at a time.

🎧 If you loved this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone you love.

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