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There is a feeling many people in midlife carry that does not have a name, a clear cause, or anyone to blame. It shows up when you have been the dependable one long enough that dependable starts to feel like a cage. Or when you have handled everything capably and walked away feel ...  Show more

Gotta love a good midlife reinvention story, and today we’ve got a great one!Sari Botton built her career editing some of the most celebrated voices in American literary nonfiction. Then, in her mid-50s, she watched doors close in her face, turned down for jobs she was overqualif ...  Show more

Our stories today start with a of couple friends, thinking back on what they’ve shared in the past year and an idea for a way to start the next one in Over the Fence. Then early on New Year’s Day, they’re joined by a few others around the bonfire as the sun comes up, to share a c ...  Show more

Do you always feel the need to "fix" broken people or choose partners who are a renovation project? In this episode, we dive into why inner child wounds this pattern is coming from, and 3 ways to change your perspective on relationships.

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There are a lot of myths surrounding the attainment of happiness. Understanding these myths and moving toward a better path will improve your relationship and your life. Listen to today's show to learn how get on a path toward more happiness! In this episode, we discuss relations ...  Show more

Our story tonight is called Cinder and the Springtime, and it’s a story about a gift given to returning neighbors on a bright warm day. It’s also about moss and pine needles, a bicycle basket made special for a friend, practical magic and gratitude for the ones we share our space ...  Show more