Blank Pages

Most of us never really chose our definition of success. We inherited it. In this episode we sit with a bigger question: who actually gets to decide what a successful life looks like? We talk through the pull between the version the world hands you and the one that comes from your own values, and why the two do not always line up. The goal here isn't to hand you answers. It's to talk through the p...

Six months in. We didn't plan on doing a look-back episode, but Terry basically volunteered the idea and we're glad he did. In this episode, we revisit some of the threads from Episode 1, what we thought this next phase of life would feel like, what it actually feels like, and the things that genuinely caught us off guard. Turns out the "every day is Saturday" concept is more complicated than it s...

Are the generations really that far apart when it comes to work? In this episode of Blank Pages, we move beyond the usual stereotypes about who works hard, who changes jobs too often, and who sees work the “right” way. Instead, we explore how the meaning of work has evolved over time, how culture and circumstances shaped what each generation thought was possible, and why people across generations...

We often hear that growth comes from stepping outside our comfort zone and there's truth in that. But what if growth is also about expanding that zone over time? In this episode, we explore how comfort and growth can move together, as our sense of what feels natural, possible, and within reach evolves with us. It's a conversation about expanding your comfort zone and how growth can still feel like...

What does meaningful connection look like today and why does it sometimes feel harder to find? Building on our previous conversation about true belonging, we explore how relationships evolve over time and the challenges of creating deeper connections in today’s world. We talk about how generational perspectives and technology shape the way we relate to one another, and reflect on what each of us c...

Belonging is something we all desire. But what if most of us have been thinking about it backwards? In this episode of Blank Pages, we explore the difference between fitting in and truly belonging. Through personal stories and lessons learned over time, we unpack how the pressure to be accepted can quietly pull us away from who we really are. The conversation moves from childhood experiences to ad...

A new year often feels like a blank page, but if setting goals feels good, why do so many resolutions fade so quickly? In this episode of Blank Pages, we take a deeper look at New Year’s resolutions and why they so often fall apart. We explore the psychology and biology behind goal-setting, from the dopamine boost of making plans to the “all-or-nothing” thinking that sets us up to quit. Along the...

In this episode of Blank Pages, we explore a question that sits beneath so many of life’s transitions: Who are we becoming? Last week, we talked about change and what it means to turn the next blank page. This week, we shift the conversation toward identity—not just the roles we hold or the jobs we’ve had, but the deeper values and inner motivations that shape who we are. We reflect on how easy it...

 In our very first episode, we introduce Blank Pages and talk about what it means to turn the page in life. From moving abroad to entering a new season after decades of work, we explore how change shapes us, what it feels like to start fresh, and how we each navigate the uncertainty and possibility of new beginnings.