New Roads, New Rules

Send us Fan Mail Pull up a chair, grab a plate, and join us for our first-ever Friendsgiving episode — where things get loud, funny, and a little unhinged in the best way. With Sandi home sick (we miss her!), Terri takes over the host chair and brings along five guests ready to spill their wildest traditions, funniest Thanksgiving mishaps, and the little moments they’re grateful for this year. It’...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re talking about gratitude — but not the polished, Pinterest version. Sandi and Terri dive into the real stuff: the everyday, overlooked thank-yous that actually make life feel lighter. From the tiny moments that save our sanity to the invisible emotional labor women carry, this episode explores how noticing the “small things” can shift your mood, your mindset, and e...

Send us Fan Mail It’s been a hard week—and Terri and Sandi are saying it out loud. In this honest and heartfelt episode, they open up about burnout, self-doubt, and those moments when you start wondering if you’re really holding it all together. With insights from You Are a Badass, Mel Robbins’ “Let Them” theory, and Burnout by the Nagoski sisters, they explore how to find your footing when life f...

Send us Fan Mail This episode dives into the freedom and friction that come with midlife — when your body, mindset, and priorities shift, but your spirit hasn’t exactly caught up. It’s about embracing that sweet spot between wisdom and wildness — knowing we could stay home, but we might still end up barefoot on a dance floor. Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow New Roads, New Rules on...

Send us Fan Mail In this empowering and heartfelt conversation, Terri and Sandi open up about their own journeys of taking the leap — leaving the comfort of “safe” paths to create businesses and projects built around their passions. Joining them is Jamie Martin, a longtime friend of Terri’s — wife to Erik, mom of three girls, CEO of Blythe Martin Productions, and the creative force behind Miss Jam...

Send us Fan Mail In this Season 3 kickoff, Sandi and Terri tackle a workplace topic that’s all too real: how to move up the ladder without kicking someone off the rung below you. From advocating for yourself to being a true team player, this episode explores how women can succeed at work without competing destructively. You’ll learn ways to showcase your ideas, own your achievements, and build inf...

Send us Fan Mail As we wrap up our two-week break, we’re bringing back another one of our most downloaded interviews of the season: Cindy and Steve Crescenzo. In this heartfelt and insightful conversation, Terri & Sandi sit down with the husband-and-wife duo behind a thriving communications consulting business. Cindy and Steve open up about the risks and rewards of starting their own company,...

Send us Fan Mail While we take a short two-week break to build fresh new content, we’re bringing back our two most downloaded interviews of the season. First up: Penny. Terri & Sandi sit down with a true force of nature—Penny: filmmaker, novelist, black belt, roller derby athlete, and founder of a hit adult summer camp. Penny doesn’t just dream—she does. As she celebrates a three-book publishi...

Send us Fan Mail In our season finale, we dive into Netflix’s Unknown Number —a chilling true story of a mother who staged anonymous threats against her own family. 🚨 Spoiler alert: we unpack the entire documentary. Together, we explore the psychology behind why a mom might do something so extreme, the ripple effects on family and community, and what we can learn to protect our own well-being. Pl...

Send us Fan Mail It’s fall, y’all! 🍂 In this episode, we dive headfirst into the frenzy of the season—from pumpkin spice overload to football weekends, cozy Hallmark movie marathons, and questionable fall fashion choices. We’re talking game-day snacks, weird pumpkin-flavored products, and the return of trends we swore we’d never wear again. Plus, we reflect on fall as a season of little shifts th...

Send us Fan Mail It’s Terri’s 55th birthday, and she and Sandi are diving into the funny, surprising, and meaningful sides of midlife. From laugh-out-loud “mirror moments” to reflections on what really matters, this episode is equal parts humor, heart, and a toast to new chapters. Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow New Roads, New Rules on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes co...

Send us Fan Mail L iving life with intention.  Sandi & Terri talk with Tami who is a Career & Life Coach, Writer, Retreat Leader, founder of greyzone mentoring, author of The Greyzone: Insights on Leading Your Career with Intention (winner of a 2025 Nautilus Book Award), plus co‑founder of the Professional Moms Community Network. Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow New Roads, N...

Send us Fan Mail Terri & Sandi are taking you on a trip to Music City—but not the kind you’ll find in a guidebook. From unexpected adventures to hilarious “only in Nashville” moments, this episode is all about living it up, laughing it off, and finding fun where you least expect it. Grab your boots (or at least a cocktail) and come along for the ride—you never know what kind of honky-tonk stor...

Send us Fan Mail Back-to-school season isn’t just for kids—somehow it still gets to us as adults. 🍎✨ From the rush of fresh starts to the lessons life teaches us long after graduation, Terri and Sandi are diving into the energy this season brings. We’re sharing funny memories, surprising truths, and the real-life “supplies” grown women need to reset, refocus, and reclaim this time of year. Plus,...

Send us Fan Mail  From fizzy drinks claiming to fix your gut to a sport that’s sweeping the suburbs, Sandi and Terri are taking a swing (literally and figuratively) at the latest crazes. In this playful, no-guest-needed episode, your favorite Gen Xers taste-test wellness drinks, revisit breakfast nostalgia, and debate whether pickleball is the new midlife therapy. Support the show Stay connected w...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Sandi and Terri sit down with Christina Hall, a military spouse, personal development coach, and a woman who has turned life’s hardest moments into her greatest sources of strength. From leaving her home country, navigating military life, battling autoimmune disease, and confronting health care challenges to transforming from a shy girl into...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re diving into the generational gap—not to divide us, but to understand and celebrate the ways each generation navigates life, love, and those big, scary decisions. We’re joined by three amazing guests: Sarina, who’s turning 30, and Sydney, 27, Claire, 21—three smart, insightful women representing the Millennial and Gen Z voices. We’ll explore everything from quick-f...

Send us Fan Mail In this relatable and real talk episode, Terri and Sandi explore how stress shows up in our lives—and how we often respond in ways that only make it worse. From emotional eating and skipping workouts to pouring that extra glass of wine, we’ve all been there. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. Backed by science and sprinkled with humor, this episode offers healthy, empowering st...

Send us Fan Mail In this empowering episode, Terri and Sandi dive into the thrill—and growth—that comes from traveling solo. Whether it’s a weekend road trip or a solo flight across the globe, taking time to explore the world on your own terms can lead to meaningful connections, personal breakthroughs, and a deeper understanding of yourself. It’s not about being alone—it’s about becoming more you...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Season 2! In this fun, heartfelt kickoff episode, Terri and Sandi talk about life detours —those unexpected turns, delays, and re-routes that force us to slow down, switch lanes, or take an entirely different path. From missed deadlines to personal pivots, this episode is all about embracing flexibility, laughing at the bumps, and finding unexpected joy (or at leas...

Send us Fan Mail Terri and Sandi look back on an incredible first season of New Roads, New Rules . From building boundaries and beating procrastination to saying yes to life and embracing our flaws, this season has been a journey of growth, grit, and real talk. With special guest highlights, global listener love, and powerful takeaways, this wrap-up is both a celebration and a look ahead at the ne...

Send us Fan Mail What would happen if you stopped beating yourself up for your imperfections and started seeing them as part of what makes you uniquely powerful?  On this revealing episode, we peel back the layers of perfectionism to explore how our perceived flaws might actually be our greatest strengths. From those horizontal "what the f*ck" lines on our foreheads that show we've...

Send us Fan Mail Join Terri and Sandi for a heartwarming (and often hilarious) reflection on the lessons we wish we’d known in our 20s, 30s, and beyond. From hard-earned wisdom to laugh-out-loud moments, we’re opening up about what we’ve learned along the way—and how it’s shaped who we are today. Tune in for a dose of honesty, inspiration, and encouragement to embrace your own journey, no matter w...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to laugh, relate, and feel seen ? This week on New Roads, New Rules , Terri and Sandi get real about the ups, downs, and hilarious moments of reentering the dating world after big life changes. From personal stories to navigating dating apps and new relationships, we’re sharing what it’s really like to put yourself back out there. Tune in for honest talk, plenty of laughs, a...

Send us Fan Mail This week on New Roads, New Rules , Terri and Sandi dive into the beauty of saying YES to life—whether it’s an impulsive road trip, a bold haircut, or finally doing something you’ve always wanted but thought it was “too late.” From unexpected moments to bold firsts, we’re talking spontaneity, serendipity, and shedding the myth that you’re too old to try something new. Get ready to...