Let’s talk about a season no one really prepares us for:
The in-between.
You’ve done the career thing. Raised the babies. Been the strong one for everyone else.
But now… you're asking, “What’s next for me?”
If that sounds familiar, you're going to love this week’s episode.
I sat down with my amazing friend, Demi Austin Thomas—a midlife transformation coach, keynote speaker, and author of Sizzle Boldly: Seven Rule-Breaking Steps to Own Your Fire. And let me tell you: this woman does not play small.
She’s bold, honest, and wildly relatable—and in this episode, she opens up about how women can stop feeling stuck and start owning their next chapter with confidence, clarity, and unapologetic fire.
Why You Feel Stuck (And What To Do About It)
So many women over 40 find themselves at a crossroads. Empty nests. Divorce. Identity shifts. The roles we’ve played—wife, mom, caregiver, boss—start to change, and suddenly, we don’t even recognize ourselves.
Demi walks us through how to peel back the layers and redefine who you are now—not who you used to be, and not who everyone expects you to be.
Real Talk on Marriage and Wearing the Right “Hat”
Okay, we went there.
As women, especially ambitious ones, we sometimes carry our CEO energy right into our relationships. And let’s be honest: that doesn’t always work.
Demi called me out (lovingly, of course) on wearing my “coach” hat at home and reminded me: your husband didn’t marry the brand—he married you.
How Demi and Her Husband Save Their Marriage (Every 90 Days)
Demi and her husband of 25 years, Jay, do something genius: a 90-day marriage reset.
These aren't lavish getaways (though sometimes they are)—they're intentional time to unplug, check in, and reconnect.
They ask each other honest questions like:
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“How are we doing?”
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“What do you need more of… or less of?”
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“Where are we feeling disconnected?”
Sizzle Boldly—What That Really Means
Demi’s book isn’t just a pep talk—it’s a call to reclaim your fire.
To stop waiting for permission.
To stop comparing your timeline to everyone else’s.
To realize this isn’t just your next chapter—it’s a whole new book.
If you’ve been feeling like you're “too late” to change your life—let me lovingly remind you:
It’s not too late. You’re not behind. And you don’t need permission to evolve.
As Demi says, give yourself grace—and start sizzling boldly.
🎧 Watch now and send it to a girlfriend who needs it too!
Link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmeaKPbnuDo.
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