You’re Not Broken; You’re Becoming: A Solo Episode of 2025 Reflections As We Enter a New Year
As we come to the end of the year and step into a new one, this episode of Message in the Middle is meant to feel like a bridge between seasons.
Instead of a detailed recap, Marianne reflects on the themes that showed up again and again in conversations throughout the year and reminds us why they matter so deeply for women in midlife.
In this episode, we explore:
- Why feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or emotional doesn’t mean you’re broken
- How identity shifts in midlife are not a crisis, but an invitation
- Why rest is not a reward you earn, but a necessity
- The importance of connection and community
Marianne also shares a personal note as she heads into a two-week vacation, practicing what she often talks about, slowing down, letting go of perfection, and creating meaningful memories with her kids and grandkids (the thing she loves most).
This episode is a reminder that midlife isn’t about winding down, it’s about waking up. You’re not behind. You’re not broken. You’re just becoming.
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