Butterfly Days w Tami Jorden

With compassion and clarity, Tami Jorden walks through the realities many women face as they age – longer life expectancy, financial vulnerability, widowhood, and the rising tide of gray divorce. These aren't fear-based facts – they're invitations to wake up, to prepare, and to take loving responsibility for our future selves. We don't have to fear later life. This episode of Butterfly Days is a g...

Today's topic is one of those uncomfortable subjects that can make your stomach clench: financial enmeshment with adult children. It's that place where love and money intertwine, and boundaries start to blur – bringing a range of complicated emotions and destructive patterns. But today's guest, Hanna Morrell, is a trauma-informed financial coach, and she's here to help you find the wisdom to navig...

Have you ever looked back on something you didn't get – a job, a relationship, a dream – and realized it was one of the best things that never happened? In this tender and witty reflection, Tami Jorden takes us back to her twenties, to heartbreak, a bad perm, and a job interview gone sideways. In this episode of Butterfly Days, Tami reminds us that wisdom isn't born from getting what we want – it'...

In this uplifting episode of Butterfly Days, Tami Jorden invites Gen X (and anyone cruising through midlife) to laugh, reflect, and gently roll their eyes at the cultural nonsense we were sold-that our worth was based on status, possessions, and other "externals"–rather than what's on the inside. With warmth and wit, she shares ten soul-fortifying truths about love, work, kindness, curiosity, and...

There's something sacred about stepping away from routine, about shaking loose the patterns that keep us stuck on autopilot. When we challenge ourselves to see the world differently, we wake up the beautiful muscle of curiosity – and that's the secret to staying alive inside, no matter our age. In this episode of Butterfly Days, Tami Jarden shares how you can break patterns and upgrade your story...

Sometimes, life hands you a season that tests every ounce of your heart. You don't plan for it – you just wake up one day and find yourself in the middle of it. In this episode of Butterfly Days, Tami Jarden talks with Lauren Bayne, founder of Your Chief Brand Officer, to talk about how she walked through taking care of her aging parents, through dementia and cancer. Plus, she shares how she pivot...

Join Tami Jorden in this episode of Butterfly Days as she shares her journey of finding purpose and connection through service and community. From bedside vigils with the dying to creating the Legacy 22 Women's Circle, Tami explores the transformative power of intuition and intention. Discover how midlife can be a time of joy and fulfillment, as we navigate life's challenges with grit and grace. T...

Albert Einstein once said, "No problem can be solved by the level of consciousness that created it." This week's guest lives that truth every day in her work as a co-parenting expert. In this episode of Butterfly Days, Anna Giannone, author of Co-Parenting in Harmony, shares her inspiring story of successfully co-parenting in harmony, and how you can co-parent in a way that puts the kids first. Si...

What makes friendship one of the best investments a woman can make? Tami celebrates the joy, depth, and healing that come from ride-or-die sisterhoods. From Harvard data proving friendship's role in healthy aging to real talk on "Reason, Season, and Lifetime" friends, she shares how deep, mutual investment can be as important as your 401k or a healthy diet. GenX and Boomer women, if you've ever wo...

In this heartfelt episode of Butterfly Days, Tami Jorden welcomes acclaimed author Theo Boyd, who shares her poignant journey through unimaginable loss and the profound lessons learned along the way. Theo, author of My Grief Is Not Like Your Grief, opens up about the tragic events that reshaped her life, including the loss of her parents and the end of her marriage. Through candid conversation, Th...

Wanna stop a party cold? Tell someone you're a death doula. In this thought-provoking episode, Tami pulls back the curtain on what it really means to companion someone at the end of life—and what it's taught her about how to truly live. With wit, wisdom, and zero sugarcoating, she explores why dying isn't the scariest thing—it's regret. GenX and Boomer women, this is your call to stop waiting, sta...

Join Tamara Jorden as she sits down with Aree Bly, a retired actuary turned coach and speaker, to explore the journey of sustainable success and personal growth. Aree shares her insights on transitioning careers, the importance of aligning with one's core values, and the power of experimentation in finding fulfillment after 50. Discover how Aree's experiences and wisdom can inspire you to embrace...

What if your next chapter is already whispering to you—and all you have to do is listen? In this soulful episode, Tami explores the power of intuition in midlife and why now is the time to trust your inner compass. She unpacks how decades of responsibility, people-pleasing, and pressure often silence that quiet voice within—and how reconnecting with it can lead to clarity, courage, and even reinve...

There comes a moment when the work we once believed in no longer sustains us. For Alison Nazarowski, that moment came after decades of serving as a family law attorney and later as a Superior Court judge in Atlanta. Burnout set in, and Alison knew she couldn't ignore it any longer.   She could have stayed. She could have played it safe. Instead, she chose to listen to the whispers of her soul, eve...

You gotta be you, baby! In this powerful episode, Tami takes a bold look at ageism, self-talk, and the quiet revolution happening among GenX and Boomer women. She shares how midlife cracked open the door to freedom—not by chasing youth, but by rewriting the inner narrative and reclaiming power. With humor, grace, and grit, Tami explores how reframing our past, challenging old assumptions, and dari...

"You are meant for connection. You are worthy of love. You deserve to belong."   These words from Florence Ann Romano hold a truth we often forget, especially in the later chapters of life. Florence Ann Romano, celebrated keynote speaker, author of Build Your Village, and popular media voice on creating community, joins Tami Jorden on Butterfly Days to explore what it means to intentionally build...

You gotta love you, baby!   Tami shares the journey from self-criticism to self-compassion, revealing how the harsh inner voice of her younger years gave way to a wiser, more loving one in her 50s. She explores the impact of people-pleasing, the power of rewriting our inner story & the quiet strength found in finally trusting ourselves. As a death doula & proud GenX woman, she offers a fresh take...

Welcome to today's episode, where we dive into the extraordinary journey of Simone Knego. From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to gracing TEDx stages, Simone has redefined what it means to live life without limits. Join us as we explore her insights on self-respect, overcoming personal challenges, and the power of embracing failures. Whether you're seeking inspiration or practical advice on building co...

Welcome to Butterfly Days, a podcast about harnessing the wisdom, strength, and extraordinary potential you already have—so you can step fully into your next chapter with purpose and confidence. Each week, host Tami Jorden, a certified death doula and passionate advocate for meaningful living, explores navigating midlife with confidence, reinventing yourself after 50, and embracing aging with stre...