Cheers to Two Years! 🎉

Cheers to Two Years! 🎉

Two years. Countless laughs, honest tears, unforgettable conversations—and we're just getting started. 🍸 This special anniversary episode is a heartfelt celebration of everything Drinks With the Girls® has become: a place where women in midlife can laugh, learn, question, and remember they never have to figure it all out alone. Karen and Lisa reflect on the conversations that challenged them, the guests who inspired them, the moments that caught them completely off guard, and the incredible community that's grown around the podcast. They also share exciting news about the launch of Drinks With the Girls®: After Hours, their new Patreon membership where paid members enjoy bonus episodes, ad-free listening, and early access to every new episode a full day before the public. If you're a woman over 40 navigating reinvention, empty nesting, changing relationships, menopause, or simply craving authentic connection and meaningful conversation, this episode is for you. Come celebrate two amazing years—and raise a glass to everything still to come. Cheers! ____________________________________________________________________ 🍸☕ What We Were Drinking: Just Iced Tea [https://justicetea.com/] Lisa's Arbonne Elixir - Energy Fizz, Mind Health, Skin Elixir, Gut Health, and NAD+ Cellular Energy [https://www.arbonne.com/us/en/arb/LisaCorricelloMcdowell/cart?shareId=8906174254631] 🎧Podcast Episodes Living Abroad Part 2 Panel [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-the-girls/id1755458197?i=1000738129845] Winter Olympics [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-the-girls/id1755458197?i=1000755583687] Taylor Swift & the Patriarchy [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-the-girls/id1755458197?i=1000752613281] How Women Are Surviving the Patriarchy [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-the-girls/id1755458197?i=1000748922540] Being an Ally [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-the-girls/id1755458197?i=1000730706082] Patricia Drain Interview [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-the-girls/id1755458197?i=1000773739618] Our Favorite Binges [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-the-girls/id1755458197?i=1000758227242] Unpacking Trauma Parts 1 - 3 1 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-the-girls/id1755458197?i=1000723445858] , 2 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-the-girls/id1755458197?i=1000725533191], 3 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-the-girls/id1755458197?i=1000761107716] We Do Not Care Club [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-the-girls/id1755458197?i=1000740233613] Confidence and Hormones (and Parasites!) [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-the-girls/id1755458197?i=1000759819823] Eat Pray Love Review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-the-girls/id1755458197?i=1000756772887] Early Birds Club [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-the-girls/id1755458197?i=1000751029200] Empowered Parent Collective [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-the-girls/id1755458197?i=1000735052495] The Panini Generation [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-the-girls/id1755458197?i=1000722511685] Marie Crews on Grief [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-the-girls/id1755458197?i=1000771694277] 🔗Links Certified B Corp [https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/certification/] Lisa’s Affiliate Link with Arbonne [https://www.arbonne.com/us/en/arb/LisaCorricelloMcdowell/cart?shareId=8906104426023] - Pure, Safe, Beneficial nutrition, skincare, body care, and make-up that’s vegan, non-gmo, and free from 2000 banned chemicals Email her for 35-45% off here. [lisacorricello@gmail.com] ____________________________________________________________________ The Conversation Continues on Patreon Drinks With the Girls®: After Hours  [https://www.patreon.com/cw/DrinksWiththeGirlsPodcast] 💬 Takeaways — What Do YOU Think? We want to hear from you! Drop your thoughts in the comments, or send us an email at drinkswiththegirlspodcast@gmail.com [drinkswiththegirlspodcast@gmail.com]. Whether it's a story, a laugh, or a “yep, been there”—we love hearing how our episodes land with you.  📲 Stay Connected Follow, like, and join the conversation: Instagram: @drinkswiththegirlspod [https://www.instagram.com/] Facebook: Drinks With the Girls Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562302816308] Pinterest: Drinks With the Girls Podcast [https://www.pinterest.com/drinkswiththegirlspodcast/] YouTube: Drinks With the Girls Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@DrinksWiththeGirls] Website: www.drinkswiththegirlspodcast.com [http://www.drinkswiththegirlspodcast.com] 💌 Reach Out Got a question, idea, or just want to say hi? We’re all ears. Email us anytime: drinkswiththegirlspodcast@gmail.com [drinkswiththegirlspodcast@gmail.com] Connect with your hosts: ✨ Karen Shatafian – https://karenshatafian.substack.com/ [https://karenshatafian.substack.com/] ✨ Lisa Corricello-McDowell – www.nextlevellifewithlisa.com [http://www.nextlevellifewithlisa.com]

The Walk-Away Wife Phenomenon: What Everyone Gets Wrong

She didn't leave overnight—and chances are, neither do most women. The walk-away wife phenomenon isn't about one fight or one bad day. It's about years of emotional labor, feeling unheard, carrying the invisible weight of a relationship, and quietly grieving long before anyone else notices. Karen Shatafian and Lisa Corricello-McDowell unpack why so many women in midlife reach a breaking point after spending years trying to save their marriages. Through honest conversation, personal insight, and real-life stories, they explore what happens when emotional needs go unmet, why communication breaks down, and how women can reconnect with their own voice before losing themselves. If you're navigating a changing marriage, questioning your relationship, carrying the mental load, or wondering why you feel emotionally exhausted, this conversation will help you feel seen, understood, and far less alone. ____________________________________________________________________ 🍸☕ What We Were Drinking: Aperol Spritz [https://cookieandkate.com/classic-aperol-spritz-recipe/] Topo Chico Mango [https://www.coca-cola.com/us/en/brands/topo-chico/products/sabores] Olipop Cream Soda [https://www.sodaolipop.com/product/cream-soda/] 📰Articles Walkaway Wives - Independent [https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/gen-x-marriage-divorce-walkaway-wives-b2969628.html] Studies continue to show women still carry the majority of emotional labor and household management inside heterosexual marriages. (Time) [https://time.com/7344525/why-women-divorce/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📖Books What Color Is Your Parachute? By Richard N. Bolles [https://parachutebook.com/] 🎧Podcast Episodes Bernadette Catalano [https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-32w98-19d5fd3] Extreme Parenting [https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-bz9v7-17b9404] 🔗Links Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell [https://people.com/movies/goldie-hawn-kurt-russell-relationship-timeline/] ____________________________________________________________________ 💬 Takeaways — What Do YOU Think? We want to hear from you! Drop your thoughts in the comments, or send us an email at drinkswiththegirlspodcast@gmail.com [drinkswiththegirlspodcast@gmail.com]. Whether it's a story, a laugh, or a “yep, been there”—we love hearing how our episodes land with you.  📲 Stay Connected Follow, like, and join the conversation: Instagram: @drinkswiththegirlspod [https://www.instagram.com/] Facebook: Drinks With the Girls Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562302816308] Pinterest: Drinks With the Girls Podcast [https://www.pinterest.com/drinkswiththegirlspodcast/] YouTube: Drinks With the Girls Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@DrinksWiththeGirls] Website: www.drinkswiththegirlspodcast.com [http://www.drinkswiththegirlspodcast.com] 💌 Reach Out Got a question, idea, or just want to say hi? We’re all ears. Email us anytime: drinkswiththegirlspodcast@gmail.com [drinkswiththegirlspodcast@gmail.com] Connect with your hosts: ✨ Karen Shatafian – https://karenshatafian.substack.com/ [https://karenshatafian.substack.com/] ✨ Lisa Corricello-McDowell – www.nextlevellifewithlisa.com [http://www.nextlevellifewithlisa.com]

How Women in Midlife Can Turn Their Gifts Into Income | Guest: Patricia Drain

Feeling stuck, overlooked, or unsure what's next? The answer may be hiding in plain sight. Career and entrepreneur coach Patricia Drain joins Karen and Lisa for a powerful conversation about the gifts women often underestimate, the confidence we lose along the way, and why it's never too late to begin a new chapter. Through personal stories, surprising insights, and one simple question that could change how you see yourself, Patricia offers a fresh perspective on purpose, possibility, and reinvention in midlife. If you've ever wondered whether there's still something more for you, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and ready to take the next step. ____________________________________________________________________ 👉Join the Podsquad here! [https://lisacorricello.activehosted.com/f/41] Subscribe for show notes & episode goodies, delivered weekly, spam free! 🎙️Guest: Patricia Drain [http://www.Patriciadrain.com] Patricia@patriciadrain.com [Patricia@patriciadrain.com] 🍸☕ What We Were Drinking: Sparkle Hops Acai [https://pelicanbrewing.com/beer/sparkle-hops-strata-acai/] Fallbrook Winery San Giovese [https://fallbrookwinery.com/product/n-v-sangiovese] ____________________________________________________________________ 💬 Takeaways — What Do YOU Think? We want to hear from you! Drop your thoughts in the comments, or send us an email at drinkswiththegirlspodcast@gmail.com [drinkswiththegirlspodcast@gmail.com]. Whether it's a story, a laugh, or a “yep, been there”—we love hearing how our episodes land with you.  📲 Stay Connected Follow, like, and join the conversation: Instagram: @drinkswiththegirlspod [https://www.instagram.com/] Facebook: Drinks With the Girls Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562302816308] Pinterest: Drinks With the Girls Podcast [https://www.pinterest.com/drinkswiththegirlspodcast/] YouTube: Drinks With the Girls Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@DrinksWiththeGirls] Website: www.drinkswiththegirlspodcast.com [http://www.drinkswiththegirlspodcast.com] 💌 Reach Out Got a question, idea, or just want to say hi? We’re all ears. Email us anytime: drinkswiththegirlspodcast@gmail.com [drinkswiththegirlspodcast@gmail.com] Connect with your hosts: ✨ Karen Shatafian – https://karenshatafian.substack.com/ [https://karenshatafian.substack.com/] ✨ Lisa Corricello-McDowell – www.nextlevellifewithlisa.com [http://www.nextlevellifewithlisa.com]

Women Who Won’t Stay On the Sidelines: How Female Leaders Are Changing Sports

A Kentucky Derby upset. A female NHL coach. A Super Bowl-winning team owned by a woman. The game is changing—and women are leading the charge. We dive into the inspiring stories of women breaking barriers in sports leadership and explore why these victories matter far beyond the playing field. From female coaches and team owners to trailblazers rewriting the rules, this conversation is really about something bigger: reclaiming your voice, your ambition, and your place at the table. Packed with powerful real-life moments, laughter, and a few passionate rants about the patriarchy, this episode is a reminder that every woman who goes first creates new possibilities for the rest of us. If you're navigating midlife, dreaming bigger, reinventing yourself, or wondering what's still possible for your next chapter, pull up a chair. This one's for you. ____________________________________________________________________ 👉Join the Podsquad here! [https://lisacorricello.activehosted.com/f/41] Subscribe for show notes & episode goodies, delivered weekly, spam free! 🍸☕ What We Were Drinking: Hoplark - Sparkling Hop Tea [https://hoplark.com/products/green-tea-one] ____________________________________________________________________ 💬 Takeaways — What Do YOU Think? We want to hear from you! Drop your thoughts in the comments, or send us an email at drinkswiththegirlspodcast@gmail.com [drinkswiththegirlspodcast@gmail.com]. Whether it's a story, a laugh, or a “yep, been there”—we love hearing how our episodes land with you.  📲 Stay Connected Follow, like, and join the conversation: Instagram: @drinkswiththegirlspod [https://www.instagram.com/] Facebook: Drinks With the Girls Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562302816308] Pinterest: Drinks With the Girls Podcast [https://www.pinterest.com/drinkswiththegirlspodcast/] YouTube: Drinks With the Girls Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@DrinksWiththeGirls] Website: www.drinkswiththegirlspodcast.com [http://www.drinkswiththegirlspodcast.com] 💌 Reach Out Got a question, idea, or just want to say hi? We’re all ears. Email us anytime: drinkswiththegirlspodcast@gmail.com [drinkswiththegirlspodcast@gmail.com] Connect with your hosts: ✨ Karen Shatafian – https://karenshatafian.substack.com/ [https://karenshatafian.substack.com/] ✨ Lisa Corricello-McDowell – www.nextlevellifewithlisa.com [http://www.nextlevellifewithlisa.com]

You’re Not Okay...But You’re Going to Be: A Conversation About Grief in Midlife

Grief doesn't just take the person you love—it changes the person you are.  After losing her mother suddenly and, less than two years later, losing her son, Marie Crews found herself navigating the kind of heartbreak most of us can't imagine. Yet through the fog of loss, she discovered something powerful: healing isn't about "moving on"—it's about learning how to live alongside grief. In this deeply honest conversation, Marie joins Karen and Lisa to share her journey through profound loss, the isolation that often accompanies grief, the surprising impact of grief brain fog, and the mindset shifts that helped her put one foot in front of the other when life felt impossible. If you're grieving the loss of a loved one, supporting someone through loss, or navigating one of life's seasons of heartbreak and transition, this episode offers comfort, perspective, and a reminder that you're not alone. Topics include grief, child loss, loss of a parent, healing after loss, self-compassion, resilience, and finding your way forward in midlife. _____________________________________________________________ 👉Join the Podsquad here! [https://lisacorricello.activehosted.com/f/41] Subscribe for show notes & episode goodies, delivered weekly, spam free! 🎙️Guest: Marie Crews [http://www.mariecrews.com] 🍸☕ What We Were Drinking: Prosecco Mionetto [https://usa.mionetto.com/us/products/prestige-collection/prosecco-doc-treviso-brut-2] Olipop Crisp Apple Probiotic Soda [https://drinkolipop.com/products/crisp-apple?bvstate=pg:2/ct:r&irclickid=wHY1uk3wUxyZUjbU-zTlfVjkUkuWoDytQxrx0Y0&utm_source=impact&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_content=204240&irgwc=1&afsrc=1&gad_source=1] ____________________________________________________________________ 💬 Takeaways — What Do YOU Think? We want to hear from you! Drop your thoughts in the comments, or send us an email at drinkswiththegirlspodcast@gmail.com [drinkswiththegirlspodcast@gmail.com]. Whether it's a story, a laugh, or a “yep, been there”—we love hearing how our episodes land with you.  📲 Stay Connected Follow, like, and join the conversation: Instagram: @drinkswiththegirlspod [https://www.instagram.com/] Facebook: Drinks With the Girls Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562302816308] Pinterest: Drinks With the Girls Podcast [https://www.pinterest.com/drinkswiththegirlspodcast/] YouTube: Drinks With the Girls Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@DrinksWiththeGirls] Website: www.drinkswiththegirlspodcast.com [http://www.drinkswiththegirlspodcast.com] 💌 Reach Out Got a question, idea, or just want to say hi? We’re all ears. Email us anytime: drinkswiththegirlspodcast@gmail.com [drinkswiththegirlspodcast@gmail.com] Connect with your hosts: ✨ Karen Shatafian – www.karenshatafian.com [http://www.karenshatafian.com] ✨ Lisa Corricello-McDowell – www.nextlevellifewithlisa.com [http://www.nextlevellifewithlisa.com]