Things I Thought I'd Have Figured Out By Now

Can I Be Honest? I’m Second Guessing All of it!

I’M SECOND GUESSING EVERYTHING (AND I DIDN’T EXPECT THIS) I thought starting would make things clearer. Instead… I’m questioning everything. In this episode, I’m talking about something I didn’t expect when I started this podcast and YouTube channel — the second guessing, the self-doubt, and the quiet fear of being seen while you’re still figuring it out. Not when things go wrong… but when you’re doing something, you actually care about. We talk about: Why second guessing shows up when you start something new The fear of judgment (especially from people you know) The tension between evolving vs feeling inconsistent Why we want to pivot the second something feels uncomfortable And how to keep going when you don’t feel fully confident yet If you’ve ever thought: “What if I’m doing this all wrong?” IF THIS HIT A LITTLE CLOSE, THEN FOLLOW ME HERE: Join my weekly Sunday email, The In-Between Reset [https://the-in-between-season.kit.com/11d2920e32] one honest reflection and one simple reset to help you navigate this season without pressure to have it all together. Or follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theinbetweenseason?igsh=azkzbmx5N2Q0cDdy&utm_source=qr]

Is It Just Me, Something Feels Off?

CAN WE TALK ABOUT THIS FEELING FOR A MINUTE? You built a good life. You worked for it. You’re grateful for it. On paper… everything looks exactly like it’s supposed to. So why does something still feel… off? Not broken. Not wrong. Just… unsettled. In this episode, we’re talking about the quiet tension a lot of women feel in midlife — when life is stable, but something inside you is shifting. Not a crisis. Not a dramatic reinvention. Just that subtle, persistent feeling that there might be something more… even if you can’t quite define it yet. We get into: * Why this feeling shows up when life finally slows down * The mental tug-of-war between gratitude and restlessness * Why this doesn’t mean anything is wrong * What it actually means to outgrow a version of yourself * And why this feeling keeps coming back (even when you try to ignore it) If you’ve ever thought: “My life is good… so why does something feel off?” This conversation is for you. You’re not behind. You’re just in between.

Midlife Realizations: Things I No Longer Have the Energy For

THINGS I DON’T HAVE THE ENERGY FOR ANYMORE At some point in midlife, something shifts. It’s not that you become less capable. It’s that your tolerance changes. Things that once felt normal suddenly feel exhausting — crowded places, pointless conversations, uncomfortable shoes… and pretending everything is fine when it’s not. In this episode, we’re talking about the quiet realization many of us reach in midlife: You don’t actually have to spend your energy on everything anymore. And honestly? That realization is kind of freeing. ---------------------------------------- IN THIS EPISODE We talk about some very real midlife shifts, including: * Why annoying conversations suddenly feel unbearable * The surprising lack of tolerance for crowded places * Why uncomfortable shoes officially lose their appeal * The hidden exhaustion of pretending everything is fine when it’s not * And how midlife can actually help you become more selective with your energy Because midlife isn’t about having less energy. It’s about finally recognizing how valuable your energy actually is. ---------------------------------------- A SIMPLE ENERGY CHECK-IN One thing that became clear while recording this episode is that our energy often falls into three categories: 1️⃣ What drains you quickly * unnecessary drama * pointless conversations * things you said yes to but instantly regretted 2️⃣ What drains you slowly * obligations you’ve outgrown * expectations you never questioned * routines that don’t really fit your life anymore 3️⃣ What gives you energy * meaningful conversations * solving problems you care about * creating something meaningful * quiet space Often, the things that energize you are pointing toward what matters most in this season. ---------------------------------------- THIS WEEK’S REFLECTION Take a moment to notice: What drains your energy quickly? What drains it slowly? And what actually gives you energy again? You don’t have to fix anything today. Just pay attention. ---------------------------------------- STAY CONNECTED If this episode resonated with you, make sure you stay connected through The In-Between Reset [https://app.kit.com/forms/designers/9109651/edit], my weekly Sunday email with one honest reflection and one simple reset to help you navigate midlife without the pressure to have everything figured out. You can also follow along on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theinbetweenseason/], listen on your favorite podcast platform, or watch the full episode on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmSXyZWjx6IW42eoTqs-xmQ]. And remember… You’re not behind. You’re just in between.

Things I Thought I'd Have Figured Out By Now

THINGS I THOUGHT I’D HAVE FIGURED OUT BY NOW I’m 52. And I really thought by now I’d have a few more things locked in. Like there would be some invisible ceremony somewhere between 45 and 50 where someone hands you a certificate that says: “Congratulations. You now understand your body, your purpose, and your identity.” Apparently… that’s not how this works. In this lighter, more personal episode, I’m sharing four things I genuinely thought I’d have figured out by now — and what I’m realizing instead: * Why health and fitness still feel like a moving target * Why clarity about your “next chapter” doesn’t arrive fully packaged * Why confidence isn’t automatic just because you’ve lived some life * And what it feels like to be the oldest one in the room… and actually own it If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “How do I not have this figured out yet?” This episode is for you. Because not having everything locked in doesn’t mean you’re behind. It might mean you’re still becoming. ---------------------------------------- THIS WEEK’S LIGHT REFLECTION What’s one thing you thought you’d have mastered by now? Instead of judging yourself… just smile at it and keep being a badass ---------------------------------------- Want to go deeper? Join my weekly Sunday email, The In-Between Reset [https://the-in-between-season.kit.com/11d2920e32]  one honest reflection and one simple reset to help you navigate this season without pressure to have it all together. Find me on YouTube - Colette - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmSXyZWjx6IW42eoTqs-xmQ] Or follow on Instagram - TheInBetweenSeason [https://www.instagram.com/theinbetweenseason?igsh=azkzbmx5N2Q0cDdy&utm_source=qr] You’re not behind. You’re just in between

Why Slowing Down Feels So Uncomfortable (Especially for Capable Women)

WHY SLOWING DOWN FEELS SO UNCOMFORTABLE (ESPECIALLY FOR CAPABLE WOMEN) Slowing down sounds peaceful. Until you actually try it. In this episode, we’re talking about something most capable women don’t say out loud: Rest doesn’t feel restful. It feels uncomfortable. Sometimes even irresponsible. When the calendar opens up, many of us don’t relax. We feel behind. Behind on the house. Behind on the family. Behind on the invisible to-do list that never actually ends. And underneath all of that? A deeper fear: If I slow down… will I lose momentum? In this episode, we explore: * Why productivity becomes a safety net * How being “the reliable one” wires us to equate output with worth * Why midlife creates space we don’t know what to do with * The difference between momentum and meaning * Why rest feels unfamiliar — not weak If you’ve ever struggled to sit still without feeling guilty, this conversation is for you. You’re not lazy. You were trained to perform. ---------------------------------------- THIS WEEK’S REFLECTION Instead of trying to “get better at resting,” just notice: What comes up when there’s space? Guilt? Anxiety? The urge to be useful? Fear of losing momentum? You don’t have to fix it. Just get curious. Because sometimes the most productive thing you can do… is understand why slowing down feels so hard. ---------------------------------------- Want to go deeper? Join my weekly Sunday email, The In-Between Reset [https://the-in-between-season.kit.com/11d2920e32]  one honest reflection and one simple reset to help you navigate this season without pressure to have it all together. Find me on YouTube - Colette - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmSXyZWjx6IW42eoTqs-xmQ] Or follow on Instagram - TheInBetweenSeason [https://www.instagram.com/theinbetweenseason?igsh=azkzbmx5N2Q0cDdy&utm_source=qr] You’re not behind. You’re just in between