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Conversations Beyond Borders
Welcome to "A Conversation Beyond Borders" - a podcast hosted by two women who have raised their children and are now navigating their way through midlife. Join us as we explore life, family, and self-help-related topics through lively discussions and book reviews.
We believe that midlife is a time for reflection, growth, and learning. We also know it can be a challenging time, full of transitions and changes. That’s why we created this podcast – to share our experiences, insights, and wisdom…
Episodes
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When “It’s Normal” Doesn't Feel Helpful
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever shared something you were struggling with, only to hear, “Well, that's just normal at your age”? Whether it's sleepless nights…
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No More Glow Up – Accepting and Embracing Your Growth
Send us Fan Mail Everywhere we turn, someone seems to be telling us there’s something we could improve—our skin, our bodies, our routines, our homes, our…
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Why do Friendships Feel Different Now?
Send us Fan Mail Friendship feels different in midlife. The people we once connected with because of kids, work, neighborhoods, or shared schedules may no…
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Maybe You're Not Tired... Maybe It's Capacity
Send us Fan Mail "I'm just so tired." It's become one of the most common phrases we hear in midlife—but what if we're using the wrong word? In this episode, we…
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The Part of Menopause We Never Expected
Send us Fan Mail When most of us imagined menopause, we pictured hot flashes, night sweats, and changing hormones. What many of us weren't prepared for were…
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What If Your Choices Don't Need a Full Explanation?
Send us Fan Mail How much of your life is spent explaining yourself? "I'm tired." "I've changed my mind." "I'm staying home tonight." Why do so many of us feel…
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When Did My Own Voice Become the Quietest One in the Room?
Send us Fan Mail Long before we knew who we were, we were shaped by the voices around us. Parents. Teachers. Family expectations. Society. Over time, those…
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Why Does Everyone Think I'm Fine?
Send us Fan Mail How many times have you answered the question "How are you?" with "I'm fine"—even when you weren't? In this episode, Susan and Laura explore…
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The Wake-Up Call I Didn't Want
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 of Conversations Beyond Borders. This week, Laura and Susan kick off the new season with a candid conversation about…
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Season 2 Trailer
Send us Fan Mail Season 2 of Conversations Beyond Borders is coming—and this time, we’re showing up differently. In this trailer, Laura and Susan share what…
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Mini Episode #6 - Staying Steady When The Chaos Arrives
Send us Fan Mail December has a way of turning up the volume — on the house, the schedule, the opinions, and the emotions. In this warm, grounded episode of…
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Mini Episode #5 You Don’t Have to Do Everything Just Because You Can
Send us Fan Mail In this validating and gently humorous December mini-series episode, Susan and Laura explore a familiar truth for midlife women: being…
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Mini Episode #4 Last on the List: The Holiday They Don’t Know You’re Holding”
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of our December mini-series, Laura and Susan explore the invisible emotional and logistical load midlife women carry during…
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Mini Episode #3: Calm Before the Chaos — Small Shifts that Change the Season
Send us Fan Mail Before the holidays sweep you into their familiar rhythm of rushing, this conversation invites you to pause. In this episode, Susan and Laura…
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Mini Episode Intro: Holiday Stress Management System — Sanity, Sparkle, and a Little Bit of Sass
Send us Fan Mail Tired of white-knuckling your way through the holidays? This episode is your permission slip to reclaim your peace, protect your joy, and…
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Mini Episode 2: Halloween Without the Chaos — Costumes, Candy, Safety & Sensory
Send us Fan Mail Ready to ditch Halloween chaos and step into the holiday season with more peace and less pressure? 🎃 In this episode of Conversations Beyond…
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Episode 10: Your Evolution — Celebrating Growth and Embracing What’s Next
Send us Fan Mail In this final episode of Season 1, we arrive at Stage 5 of our journey: Your Evolution. This episode is a heartfelt pause—an opportunity to…
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Episode 9: Building Resilience: Practicing Mindfulness and Resilience
Send us Fan Mail As we step into the final stage of our journey, we’re no longer just naming the challenges—we’re moving through them with intention. In this…
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Episode 8: Aligning Goals with Values – Finding Clarity and Purpose in Midlife
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like the life you worked so hard to build no longer fits? Maybe everything looks fine from the outside, but deep down…
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Episode 7: Empowering Self-Discovery and Cultivating Connection
Send us Fan Mail Who is the woman staring back at you in the mirror? Not the mom, the wife, the daughter, or the professional—but the real you, at your core…
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Episode 6: Giving Yourself Permission To Be You
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Conversations Beyond Borders, Susan and Laura dive into the power of assertive communication and why so many of us…
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Episode 5: Finding Your Voice: Asking for What You Truly Need
Send us Fan Mail Advocating for your needs sounds simple, but for many of us, it’s one of the hardest things to do. In this episode, we dive into Stage 3 –…
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Confronting the Void: Overcoming Emptiness, Perfectionism, and Self-Doubt in Midlife
Send us Fan Mail Life transitions can leave us feeling lost, uncertain, and disconnected—from ourselves and the world around us. In this episode, we explore…
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Breaking Free: Overcoming the Midlife Void
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself lying awake at night wondering, Is this all there is? You’re not alone. Midlife can be a season of transition…
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From Surviving to Thriving: A Foundations for Self-Compassion
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Conversations Beyond Borders, we explore the power of small, intentional habits in helping midlife women reconnect with…
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Lost and Found: Navigating Midlife’s Emotional Crossroads
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the inaugural episode of Conversations Beyond Borders! In this highly anticipated launch, Laura and Susan introduce Season 1, The…
Conversations Beyond BordersWelcome to Conversations Beyond Borders!!
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Conversations Beyond Borders, a podcast where two midlife women dive deep into the unique challenges and beautiful transformations…