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Dare On with Jodi
💜You did the mom thing—and you did it well.
Now the house is quieter, the roles have shifted, and you're asking: What’s next for me?
Whether you're navigating an empty nest, moving through divorce or widowhood, facing a career pivot, or simply longing to reconnect with your true self in midlife—this space is for you.
Welcome to Dare On with Jodi, the podcast for midlife women who are ready to dare more, doubt less, and live fully.
I’m Jodi Silverman—speaker, mindset coach, and your personal…
Episodes
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What's My Purpose? I Finally Have The Answer For You!- Season 1-Ep#15
“I feel as if I've lost the best job I've ever had.” This is the exact statement many moms have said to me over the past ten years while I've been supporting…
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Empty Nest Grief Is REAL - 3 Strategies For Navigating The Sadness with Adina Tovell
How can empty nesters deal with grief and loneliness after their children leave? Today, we have Adina Tovell, an Executive Coach and Founder of the People…
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Midlife Reinvention: Finding Purpose, Fulfillment, and Yourself Again
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to lose sight of our own identity amidst the roles we play. For many women, the journey through motherhood…
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College Move-In Day & The #1 Shift Every Mom Must Make
This Season One finale episode is dedicated entirely to moms and we are diving deep into a topic that hits home for many. We're shining a light on the…
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Beyond Bubble Baths: The Self-Care You Actually Need- Ep#117
What if the exhaustion, resentment, or disconnection you’ve been feeling isn’t because you’re doing too much—but because you’ve been doing everything except…
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What If Letting Go Is The Secret to Moving Forward?- Ep#116
What if the stress, tension, or emotional heaviness you’re carrying isn’t just “life”—but a direct result of resisting what you can’t control? Just like our…
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Feeding Your Mind When Life Feels Like a Dumpster Fire- Ep#115
What if the mental clutter, overwhelm, or low energy you’re feeling isn’t just “life”—but a direct result of what you’re feeding your mind? Just like your body…
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The Happiness Hack Hiding in Plain Sight- Ep#114
Gratitude isn’t just about saying “thank you” or jotting a few notes in a journal. It’s about choosing to focus on what’s good—even when life feels anything…
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Is Your Inner Voice a Mean Girl? How to Clean Up the Mental Mess-Ep#113
If you spoke to your best friend the way you speak to yourself… would you still be friends? 😬 It’s a confronting question—but an important one. Because most of…
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The Power of Lead Dads: Supporting Working Moms and Stronger Families-Ep#112
What happens when dads take the lead at home? 🤔 In this episode, I’m joined by Paul Sullivan, founder of The Company of Dads, to explore the evolving role of…
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Being a Dad-Ep#111
Is your comfort zone holding you back from the life—and parenthood—you truly want? Today, I’m joined by Tim Conniff—keynote speaker, clean comedian, and proud…
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A Dad’s Midlife Perspective- Ep#119
What does it take to go from workaholic executive to deeply present father and purposeful guide? Today’s guest, Art Blanchford, has lived that transformation…
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Connecting to Purpose- Ep#109
What happens when the kids leave, the routine shifts, and you're left asking, "Now what?" This week, I’m joined by Jay Ramsden—host of The Empty Nest Life…
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"Mom Mode "to "Me Mode": Eating, Moving & Living in a Way That Feels Good- Ep#108
✨ You’ve given your heart, your time, and your energy to everyone else—now it’s time to turn that same love inward. Midlife isn’t a season of slowing down—it’s…
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Empty Nest Joyride: Marriage, Midlife, and Embracing the Open Road- Ep#107
Today, we’re hopping on the back of a tandem bike and taking a joyful ride through midlife with the wonderful Linda Hanstra—author, semi-retired…
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Leading a Life That Feels Right: Knowing Your Values with Misty Hughes- Bonus
Ever feel like you're running on empty, juggling everything, and still wondering why it doesn't feel right? If you’re a busy mom striving for more balance and…
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Supporting Your Anxious Children: Real Talk for Real Parents- Ep#106
Parenting is never easy, but when your child is struggling with anxiety, it can feel even more overwhelming and isolating. As a parent, you want to help, but…
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Motherhood & Mental Health: Navigating the Mental Load- Ep#105
What if everything you do for your family—every task, every decision, every emotional and mental ounce of energy—was being carried by you without recognition?…
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Midlife, Menopause & Mindset: How Essential Oils Can Support Your Well-Being with Kim Benoy- Ep#104
🌿 What if something as simple as a scent could ease perimenopause symptoms, boost your confidence, and even strengthen connections with other women in midlife?…
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Reinventing Your Life Over 40-Break the Rules-Find Your Fire- Ep#103
Ready to reinvent your life after 40? Erin Keating’s journey is proof that it’s never too late to make a bold change. She shares how a wake-up call during a…
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Get Organized for Life!- Ep#102
Ever look around and feel like your life is drowning in clutter? Not just the stuff you can see, but the mental clutter too? If you're nodding along, you're…
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Dare On Empowerment Panel: Reclaiming Your Dreams and Purpose-Ep#100
In this special 100th episode, we dive deep into the empowering mantra of "Dare On." This phrase holds the power to transform lives—if you truly embrace it. It…
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From Stuck to Soaring: Turn ‘In-Between’ into Breakthrough- Ep#101
Ever find yourself in that weird "in-between" phase where life feels like it’s on pause and you’re wondering, What now? Whether your kids have flown the nest…
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When Women Get Sick- Ep#99
Navigating illness as a woman comes with unique challenges that go beyond physical health. Rebecca Bloom, a workplace and insurance benefits advocate, sheds…
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Resilient Habits-Ep#98
Life’s roller coaster never stops, but what if your routines could help you ride the waves instead of feeling tossed around by them? It’s time to say goodbye…
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Thriving As a Divorced Empty Nester- Bonus
What if the end of one chapter is actually the start of something way better? On today’s episode of Beyond Empty Nest, we’re talking about thriving as a…
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Midlife Marriages - Closing the Midlife Marriage Gaps-Ep#97
When the kids leave the nest, many couples find themselves facing an unexpected challenge: rediscovering their relationship. Jill Savage, author of Empty Nest…
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You’re More Than Just a Mom: Finding Yourself Again with Kathy Chlan😀
If you've ever found yourself wondering, “Who am I beyond being a mom?”, this is the episode for YOU! As our kids gain independence, it’s the perfect time to…
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Stress Less & Live More
Stress—it's that sneaky little thing that can derail our day, disrupt our mood, and even harm our health. Stress is something that most of us deal with on a…
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Divorce and Children
Divorce can be tough at any age, but when it happens later in life, after your children have already left the nest, the emotional toll can often go unnoticed…
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Midlife Reckoning
"Confidence isn’t about being fearless. It’s about daring to step outside your comfort zone, even when you’re scared." If you’re here, you know it’s time to…
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Is This Really My F'in Life
Have you ever had a moment when you looked around and thought, “Is this really my effing life?” Maybe it's a quiet afternoon, or a chaotic moment, but…
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Audacity To Be Resilient - What it Means and Why it Matters
Do you have the audacity to be resilient, to face life's challenges head on and come out stronger? If not, is this a viewpoint that you’d like to adopt in…
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Is It Time To "Have the Talk" (with our aging parents)
If you've got an older parent or loved one, you might be noticing little things that make you wonder if it's time to step in a bit more. Maybe you're seeing…
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Money Matters in Midlife & How to Understand It Better
It comes as no surprise to anyone that life is filled with ups and downs. But curiously, we aren’t always given the tools that we need to prepare for these…
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Special Workshop Episode: Getting Clear on What Matters Most to You NOW!
Do you want your 2025 (and the rest of your life) to be full of confidence, ease and joy? I want to introduce you to a tool that has changed my life: The Wheel…
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Living your miraculous midlife! What it means to live in the "Miracle Zone"
What if I told you there's one major block standing between you and the happiness, love, and miracles you crave and deserve? And that today, we're about to…
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Season 4 Recap
Our empty nest adventures are always exciting because we're constantly preparing for what's next. As we head into 2025 and a brand-new podcast season, let's…
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What’s Your Theme For 2025?
As 2024 is coming to a close, are you making plans for the new year?🎉 Have you thought about choosing a theme to shape your year? It’s more than just picking a…
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How to Co-Parent During the Holidays to Make It Pleasant for All
The holidays are a time for joy, not stress—even after a divorce. We're tackling the tricky world of co-parenting during the holiday season with expert…
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Making Sense of the Changes You See in Your Loved Ones
With dementia cases projected to surge as baby boomers age, our country is facing a crisis that we're not ready for. This, coupled with the lack of resources…
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Lives Well Lived-Bringing GENERATIONS Together
We all have our own stories—yours, your parents', your grandparents'. Each of us carries years of life experience behind us, but are these stories being shared…
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Handling Holiday Stress & Difficult People: 3 Effective Strategies to Cope-#83
Is less stress, less anxiety, and less reactivity on your wish list this holiday season? That used to be me for years, until I refused to let these emotions…
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Healthy in Midlife During the Holidays
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the changes that come with midlife? You may be grappling with sleep issues, stress, or body shifts…the list goes on! Many of us…
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Your Comfort Zone is No Joke!
Stepping out of your comfort zone can feel like standing at the edge of a cliff—terrifying, yet exhilarating. It's time to step away from the familiar and…
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The Masks We Wear
Do you ever feel like you're pretending, hiding parts of yourself to fit in, or shielding your true self from the world? 🎭 In this episode, we explore the…
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Close But Letting Go: Navigating College Life from 30 Minutes Away
How do you encourage independence when your child is so close? How do you resist becoming a helicopter mom? We're getting real about the lessons in letting go…
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Downsizing - How and when to get started for yourself and your ageing relatives.
Navigating midlife often means taking on new responsibilities, and for many of us, that includes helping aging parents make difficult transitions, like…
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The Empty Nester Club
Losing your confidence and sparkle as an empty nester can feel hopeless, trust me I know. By taking small, meaningful steps to rediscover what lights you up…
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Have You Missed The Mark?
As we enter a new season, what are some of the questions that you’re asking yourself? 🍂💭 Fall is known to be a time of reflection and renewal, this episode I…
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Stuck? Overwhelmed? Disorganized? Perhaps it's ADHD
Is managing your day to day or sticking to goals a big struggle for you? Empty nests, menopause and life transitions can leave us feeling lost, but what if…
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Writing/Righting Our Own Lives with Amy Ferris
If you’re here, you’ve more than likely heard the term ‘midlife crisis’. In addition to the emotional aspect of experiencing midlife, there are so many other…
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Using Affirmations for Happiness & Confidence
I am smart. I've got this. I can, I will, watch me! 3 simple affirmations that I use daily for a positive mindset during challenging and difficult times…
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Making Empowered Decisions During Times of Transition
Are you currently being faced with a tough decision that is causing you anxiety and unease? This could be a result of health concerns you’re facing, changing…
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They're gone, NOW WHAT? Empty Nest Syndrome is Real
How do you handle good-byes? Some of us find it easier than others. As moms, we face countless good-byes with our children, but none are quite as emotionally…
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Cooking for The Empty Nest-Bringing joy back to your kitchen!
If you’re new to the empty nest scene, you may be struggling with a surprising time of day…dinner time! 🍽️ Maybe it’s because you’re not used to eating alone…
Dare On with JodiSeason 3 Recap
Welcome to Beyond Empty Nest! Get ready to dive into Season 3, where we explore the next chapter of life with fresh insights and inspiring stories. This season…
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Celebrating Yourself and Others with Home Bartending
One of my favorite things to do at home is to entertain. We have a big bar at our home where I try my best to ensure that I have each of our closest’s friends’…
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Things That Matter
As our nests become empty and we enter midlife, there's a lot of talk about downsizing and decluttering. And although there are many benefits to simplifying…
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Midlife is just YOUR Beginning!
I’m ready to do-away with age-old notions of what we should do, how we should act, and how we should dress when we’re in our midlife years! I’m tired of being…