Peace & Plenty in 20 ❤︎

🔑 WHAT WE COVER: Are you struggling to give yourself full permission to make change or do things differently? You’re not alone—and you don’t need to overhaul your entire life to start feeling better. In this episode, I’m introducing you to The 24-Hour Experiment —a gentle, doable way to take aligned action without triggering overwhelm. You’ll learn how to choose one small shift and try it on for...

🔑 WHAT WE COVER: Why that “something feels off” feeling is actually your soul calling you to evolve • The difference between reinvention vs. realignment with who you’re becoming • How to navigate the guilt of disappointing others when you change • Why you’re not betraying anyone by evolving • The 3 pillars of sustainable transformation (Permission, Priorities, Perimeters) • How to keep the best p...

Welcome to the Freedom Series! This July on Peace & Plenty in 20 , we’re exploring what it means to let go of what’s weighing us down —starting with the emotional weight we carry for our kids. In this first episode of the series, I’m diving into something I know so many midlife moms feel but rarely say out loud: "I’m drowning in my teenager’s emotions." From mood swings to friend dra...

When was the last time you went to the doctor and felt truly seen ? Not rushed. Not dismissed. Not told, "It’s just your age." 🙄 In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with women’s health expert Emily Sadri, CNM, WHNP-BC, to talk about why so many midlife women are feeling unheard, misdiagnosed, and flat-out exhausted — and what we can actually do about it. 💥 Emily pulls back the curt...

Have you ever felt like you and your partner are speaking different languages when it comes to communication? You're not alone. In this candid and unscripted episode, I sit down with my husband David to explore the intricacies of communication in relationships. We dive into the challenges of modern communication, from the pitfalls of texting to the importance of clear, direct expression. Draw...

Midlife can feel like a blur of responsibilities, especially for moms—but what if this season is actually an invitation to come back to you? 🤹🏻‍♀️ In this powerful 20-minute conversation with licensed psychologist Dr. Melissa Fiorito Grafman, we explore how to reconnect with your authentic self, trust your intuition, and reclaim your purpose—without guilt. You’ll also learn why you're not m...

Tired of the constant mental chatter around food? What to buy, what to cook, whether you're doing it "right"? I get it, mama. The food overwhelm is REAL in midlife. In this episode, I'm sharing how one simple shift — eating what's actually in season — can quiet all that mental noise and help you feel like yourself again.  Eating what's in season cuts through food deci...

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “I know there’s more for me” but felt too busy, too scared, or too unsure to figure it out… this episode is for you. In this heartfelt conversation, I’m walking you through: ✨ Why your purpose doesn’t have to mean a total life overhaul ✨ How to recognize the gentle nudges of your calling ✨ The ONE small step you can take this week to move closer to the li...

Ever feel like getting back into a routine feels impossible—like you're trying to jump onto a moving treadmill, but instead, you just want to lie down and avoid it all? Same. And today, we're talking about it. 🎙️ In this week’s episode of Peace & Plenty in 20, I’m sharing what’s been going on behind the scenes—sickness, stress, celebration, and just… being totally off track. And I’m...

This week, I’m sharing part of a timeless interview from my 2021 Midlife Mama Conference — a conversation that continues to speak straight to the heart. My guest is the incredible Julie Lythcott-Haims — former Stanford Dean and bestselling author of How to Raise an Adult . We talk about the high cost of perfectionism in parenting, why over-functioning backfires, and how to raise independent, groun...

When was the last time you tried to motivate your twenty-something... and ended causing more frustration (for BOTH of you 😣)? In this episode, we’re talking all about that fine line between supporting your adult child and suffocating them—with love, of course. 💁‍♀️ 👯‍♀️ Join me and my guest, Jess Diamond (aka The Adulting Coach), for a real conversation about what our young adults actually need...

🌟 That gnawing feeling you keep pushing down? The dream that won't stay quiet no matter how many times you tell yourself "maybe someday"? In this episode, we're tackling the voice that whispers "you can't" and replacing it with "what if you did?" 💪  👩‍👧‍👦 Join me as I sit down with Carrie Pace, a mom of three who transformed her longtime dream into...

Discover the productivity hack that's transforming how midlife women get things done! In this episode, I reveal why working alongside someone else (even virtually) can dramatically boost your focus and motivation. 🧐 Body doubling is the simple yet powerful technique that helped me crush my to-do list at the shore last summer, and it's been a game-changer for countless clients struggling...

Are you the woman who runs meetings flawlessly, but can't find her car keys? Who presents to executives, but loses track of time? Who has brilliant ideas, but steps over piles of clothes on the floor? In this eye-opening episode, I'm tackling the fascinating paradox of being a high-achieving woman who also struggles with executive functioning and "normal" routines. 👩‍💼 Join m...

When life feels heavy, sometimes the best medicine is answering questions about what makes you smile! In this refreshing break from our usual format, I'm responding to YOUR questions —because giving ourselves permission to lighten up is exactly what we need sometimes. Join me for this intentionally joy-filled Q&A where I share travel plans, parenting teenage girls, guilty pleasures and ho...

When was the last time you felt energized at the end of your day instead of completely drained? In this eye-opening episode, we're exposing the hidden labor that's burning you out without recognition or compensation. 🔍 👩‍💼 Join me as I break down the invisible jobs women perform daily—from tracking everyone's preferences and nutritional needs to emotionally buffering between fami...

In this powerful episode of Peace & Plenty in 20, Jeannine and Michele tackle the universal challenge that holds so many women back: comparison.  🔑 YOU'LL LEARN... ❤︎ The importance of focusing on YOUR own baseline & growth ❤︎ Who to surround yourself with ❤︎ How gratitude is game changer ❤︎ To ground yourself in your "WHY"s in all areas of life Whether you're navigati...

You ARE Your Own Hero: Stop Waiting & Start Living After 40 | Peace & Plenty Ep.2 Are you waiting for permission to live your best life? In this episode, we're talking about why you don't need external validation to make changes, take chances, or prioritize yourself. Learn why YOU are the hero you've been waiting for and how to stop giving away pieces of your power to others...

When was the last time someone asked about your hobbies and you actually had an answer? (No, making doctors' appointments doesn't count! 😅) In this Valentine's week special, we're talking about falling back in love with YOU and rediscovering what lights you up. 💃 👯 Join me and my special guest (and bestie of 30+ years!), Melissa Robusto, for a real conversation about finding...

🏖️Ever wonder why vacations feel so magical? In this episode of "Peace & Plenty in 20", I'm breaking down the psychological and physiological secrets that make vacation time so incredible – and more importantly, how you can recreate that blissful state in your everyday life! 🧠We'll dive into why your brain feels so different on vacation and the science behind it! You'...

❤️ In this special episode of Peace & Plenty in 20, I'm joined by my husband, DAVID DERAMO, to share the communication tools that have transformed our marriage and can revolutionize ALL your important relationships. Whether you're married, single, divorced, widowed, or navigating any kind of partnership, these three powerful strategies work with partners, children, friends, colleague...

❤️ In this episode of Peace & Plenty in 20, I explore the unique journey of midlife women navigating career transitions and new roles. Joined by my special guest Michele Madden Perez, we dive into how finding your community becomes essential when you're reinventing yourself professionally. We tackle the "noise" that often holds us back - those limiting beliefs, imposter syndrome...

Are you juggling multiple roles as a woman in midlife? Feeling stretched thin between being a mother, professional, caregiver, and trying to maintain your own identity? In this premiere episode, discover why it's time to rewrite the rules and embrace a both/and mindset instead of either/or thinking. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Welcome to Peace & Plenty 2:30 The Challenge of Modern Women's Ba...