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A quiet companion for the in-between seasons. This free reflection invites you to pause, listen inward, and honor where you are — before rushing toward what’s next.

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In this final episode of Reflections from the Middle, Jessie B and Maureen Mansi explore the theme of Radiate — a deeper, more honest expression of self-honor rooted in nervous system awareness, authenticity, and emotional truth.

They discuss how personal values shift over time, the importance of recognizing when something no longer feels aligned, and the emotional cost of staying “functional” in situations that quietly disconnect us from ourselves. The conversation also highlights the healing power of solitude, the role of self-love in growth, and how radiance can coexist with grief, change, and uncertainty.

This episode is an invitation to trust yourself, release what no longer serves you, and allow your true self to emerge — even in the midst of life’s challenges.

Key themes include:

• Nervous system awareness and emotional health
• Letting go of relationships that no longer serve
• Self-love as a foundation for healing
• The wisdom of solitude
• Trusting yourself through change
• Redefining radiance in midlife

Join us as we wrap up this series and discuss radiating through all midlife has to offer us!

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Single motherhood, exhaustion, and responsibility can make it feel impossible to move forward with your dreams. In this episode of Reflections from the Middle, we talk about what it really means to rise when life isn’t ideal.

This is Week 3 of our Reflections from the Middle series, where we explore the theme Rise — choosing movement even when your life is full, resources feel limited, and the weight of responsibility is real.

Jessie B and Maureen Mansi share honest reflections from their journeys as single mothers navigating different realities — full custody, shared custody, financial pressure, self-doubt, and the quiet fear of wanting more when life already asks so much.

In this episode, we talk about:
• Rising without hustle or burnout
• Why sustainability matters more than speed
• The hidden cost of staying still for too long
• How support and community change everything
• Taking small, intentional steps when you don’t feel ready

Jessie also shares how discovering the concept of single parent stress syndrome helped her release self-blame and understand that exhaustion isn’t a personal failure — it’s often the result of carrying too much alone.

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Episode 6 Reflections from the Middle | Week 2: Renew
Life isn’t falling apart — it’s asking something new of you.

In this episode of Reflections from the Middle, Jessie B and Maureen Mansi explore the emotional, physical, and identity shifts many women experience during midlife — especially around perimenopause and hormonal change.

Even when life looks “fine” on the outside, something inside may feel unfamiliar. Your body feels different. Your emotions fluctuate. Your sense of self begins to shift. And it can leave you wondering: What is happening to me?

In Week 2: Renew, we talk about:

• Why midlife changes can feel disorienting and emotional
• How perimenopause and hormonal shifts impact mood, body image, and identity
• The hidden cost of resisting change instead of listening to it
• Why renewal isn’t about becoming someone new — but honoring who you’re becoming
• How awareness and self-acceptance can help you feel more at home in yourself again

This conversation is for women over 40 who feel disconnected, tender, or quietly questioning who they are becoming — and want reassurance that they are not alone.

✨ Renewal doesn’t mean starting over. It means returning to yourself — with compassion.

Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Midlife Changes
01:13 Personal Experiences with Body Changes
05:22 Emotional Fluctuations and Mood Changes
10:42 The Importance of Awareness and Acceptance
14:00 Hidden Costs of Not Renewing
17:40 Seeking Support and Community
19:30 Finding Beauty in Becoming

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