Somewhere along the way, the friendships that used to happen on their own stopped happening. The school pickups ended, the schedules changed, and one day you looked around and realized your circle got smaller.
But what if the connection you're craving is more available than you think, and the only thing standing between you and it is knowing where to start?
In this episode, we're talking about why social connection changes in midlife, why the female friendship you're craving now is different from the friendship of your 20s, and what it actually takes to rebuild your village on purpose. We also share what our first women's wellness retreat taught us about what women in this stage of life are really asking for.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- The reason your social circle shrank without you doing anything wrong
- What changes about the connection you crave once you know what being supported actually feels like
- Why so many midlife women are braver than they were at 25, and what that bravery unlocks
- The shift that happens when you stop caring what people think of you
- What a viral Facebook group revealed about how many women are craving women's community right now
- Why proximity built your old friendships and why building community now takes intention
- The first place to look when finding community and you don't know where to start
- How women supporting women becomes the kind of support system that can literally save your life
- What the research on social prescribing says about connection and how long you live
- The one thing retreat attendees asked for more of, and what it tells you about what you're missing too
You don't need a huge circle or a perfect starting point, you just need one brave yes, and this episode shows you where to find it.
Let’s rebrand wellness together!
Elizabeth, Tara & Maria
Experience Wellness Rebranded in real life! Join Elizabeth, Maria, and Tara on October 3rd for Inhale, a one-day fall retreat with movement, nature walks, nourishing food, and conversations that go deeper. Reserve your spot here.
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Episodes Mentioned
Want to go deeper on why connection is so good for your health? Go back and listen to Episode 156: Boost Your Health Without Medicine: Understanding Social Prescribing
And if the midlife conversation resonated, don't miss our recent episode with Jenn Salib Huber: The Truth About Menopause Metabolism: How to Support Energy, Sleep, and Body Changes (Without Cutting Carbs)
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