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It's Graduation Time
On his 18th birthday, my son's school communication app revoked my access. No warning. No transition. Just: you no longer belong here. And while that sounds like a small, practical thing, it didn't feel small at...
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The Courage Circle
What if trusting yourself didn't require a dramatic decision or a complete life overhaul? What if it started with just noticing?
In this episode, Lisa introduces the Courage Circle, a simple three-part practice...
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What it takes to choose yourself
We’ve been told that change happens in a moment, a leap, a lightning bolt, a breaking point that clarifies everything. And sometimes it does. But most of the time, that’s not the whole story.
In this episode, Lisa...
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Why women stay in a life that no longer fits
You know something no longer fits. So why is it so hard to move on? In this episode, Lisa Blanchet names what's actually underneath that question, and it's not a lack of courage. Most women who stay in jobs,...
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The Mess Doesn't Mean You Are Doing it Wrong
In her mid-forties, after leaving a 25-year career, Lisa sat across from her first coach and couldn't answer a simple question: " What do you love to do?" She didn't know. And she beat herself up about it for a long...
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The Hats We Were Gifted
How many hats are you wearing right now? And more importantly, did you choose them, or were they placed on your head by someone who believed in you, needed you, or simply assumed you'd figure it out?
In this episode,...
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You Can be Grateful and Still Want More
The guilt of wanting more when your life already looks good on the outside, that's what this episode is about. And if you've ever felt it, you know exactly how quietly it arrives. You can be grateful for the life you...
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Welcome to The Courageous Middle
Something brought you here today, even if you can't quite name what that something is, you're in the right place. This first episode is an invitation. Into the space I call the courageous middle, the beautiful, messy...
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Midlife is More Than Menopause
If you've been carrying a lot lately this episode is for you. The kids leaving or coming back. The aging parent. The career that no longer fits. The relationship that's shifted. The body that's changing. And...
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Getting to know Lisa
Ten years ago, I was working seven days a week, missing time with my son, watching my health decline, and genuinely believing I had no choice. I thought I was supposed to stay, and figuring it out was just what the...
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