Still Finding My Voice

Episode 10 - Embracing Joy in Life Transitions — Season 1 Finale: Throw the Confetti

Episode 10: Embracing Joy in Life Transitions — Season 1 Finale: Throw the Confetti Season 1 is officially wrapping up, and we are ending it with reflection, gratitude, courage, joy… and yes, confetti. In this finale episode of Still Finding My Voice, Lynne looks back on the first season of the podcast — from the messy beginning of hitting publish, to the honest stories, meaningful conversations, unexpected courage, and tender moments that shaped the journey. This episode is anchored in the final letter of the VOICE Method™: E for Embrace. Because sometimes embracing your life does not mean everything is perfect. Sometimes it means you pause, look around, recognize how far you’ve come, and choose to celebrate anyway. Lynne reflects on powerful moments from Season 1, including: * learning to notice what has been there all along * the dog walk conversation that stayed with her * grief and joy coexisting after the loss of her friend Tiffany * the joy of sitting down with Rikki Lugo to talk dance, legacy, and classic Hollywood * the meaningful conversation with Dr. Alice Benton about boundaries, community, and helping kids * finding courage in everyday moments * and what it means to embrace the season you’re in This finale is part celebration, part reflection, and part permission slip to honor your own progress — even if it did not look perfect, polished, or predictable. And because this is Still Finding My Voice, we are not ending quietly. Stay until the end for the Season 1 dance party finale featuring the officially named Still Finding’ My Groove Girls. Cue the confetti. 🎉 In this episode: * Season 1 reflections * The VOICE Method™: E for Embrace * Joy in life transitions * Courage to keep going * Grief and joy coexisting * Celebrating progress, not perfection * A finale dance party moment Connect with Lynne: If this episode encouraged you, I’d love to stay connected. ✅ Email: SFMVpodcast@gmail.com ✅ Linktree (all links): https://linktr.ee/LynneStreetOfficial ✅ Facebook Group: Search Still Finding My Voice Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1659281655222324/ Work with Lynne (Coaching): Still Finding My Voice — a 12-week coaching circle is for women 45 + in a transition season (empty nest, divorce, remarriage, widowhood, reinvention) who want support, structure, and gentle encouragement as they rebuild confidence and clarity. https://forms.gle/dJJ2J9eMXFMi3tdP9To get the details, email SFMVpodcast@gmail.com with the subject line: 12-WEEK COACHING CIRCLE.Listen / follow / share the podcast: https://pod.link/1879328406?view=apps&sort=popularity Quick favor: If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, leave a review, and share it with a friend who’s in a new chapter season. 💛High kick optional.💃🏼

Episode 9 - The "C" in VOICE - Courage Looks Like Going Live Anyway

The “C” in VOICE stands for Courage — and sometimes courage looks like going live anyway. In this episode of Still Finding My Voice, Lynne shares what it was like to go live for the first time, what fear and overthinking tried to tell her before she hit the button, and what happened when she did it anyway. This is not a conversation about polished courage, fearless confidence, or having everything figured out before you begin. It’s about real-life courage — the kind that shows up when your heart is racing, your thoughts are all over the place, and your nervous system would very much prefer that you back out. It’s about doing the thing scared, surviving the awkwardness, and realizing that courage often comes before confidence. In this honest and encouraging solo episode, Lynne talks about how easy it is to disqualify ourselves when we are new, how often we think we need more practice or more proof before we are “allowed” to begin, and why that mindset can keep us stuck. She reflects on what it means to take one brave step before you feel fully ready, and how even one uncomfortable moment can become evidence that you are more capable than you thought. If you’ve ever delayed posting, speaking, showing up, launching, going live, or trying something new because you didn’t feel experienced enough, confident enough, or ready enough, this episode is for you. This is your reminder that experience comes from beginning, not from waiting. Your first step does not have to be perfect to count. It just has to be real. This episode is part of Lynne’s The VOICE MethodTM series inside Season 1 of Still Finding My Voice, a podcast for people navigating change, reinvention, courage, grief, joy, and the messy beauty of becoming more fully themselves. With warmth, honesty, and a little humor, Lynne invites listeners to stop overthinking every step and start trusting that growth can happen in real time. In this episode: * The “C” in VOICE: Courage * Going live for the first time * Why courage usually comes before confidence * How overthinking keeps us stuck * Learning to stop disqualifying yourself for being new * Taking brave steps before you feel ready * Trusting yourself through discomfort and growth If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend, follow the show, and keep finding your voice — one honest thought at a time Come join us on our Facebook Group called Still Finding My Voice Community. High Kick Optional.

Episode 6 is coming soon! PERSEVERANCE and a Blooper Opening! Ha!

5 Episodes of Still Finding My Voice are in the can! This next episode will be with a special guest...I'm soooo excited! Take a sneak peak why i am thrilled to pieces...spoiler alert! Who can it be now? 🎶🎙️🔊

Episode 8 - Finding Courage on Easter When Family Traditions Change

Episode 8 | Finding Courage on Easter When Family Traditions Change Easter looked different this year — quieter, lonelier, and more tender than I expected. In this episode of Still Finding My Voice, I share what it was like to move through Easter as an empty nester when the holiday no longer looked the way it used to. Both of my sons were working. One called, one didn’t. There was no traditional family meal, no full table, and no familiar rhythm I had counted on in years past. Just a lot of quiet, a lot of feelings, and a choice about how I was going to care for myself in the middle of it. I talk honestly about holiday loneliness, changing family traditions, and the emotional reality of spending Easter alone. I also share how going to church helped me feel grounded and connected, even though the ache was still there, and how self-care became more important than trying to force the day to look like the Easter celebrations I used to have. This episode is about more than one holiday. It is about what happens when life changes, family dynamics shift, and the traditions that once felt automatic begin to look completely different. It is about finding the courage to face the day as it is, not as you wish it would be. This is the C in The Voice MethodTM VOICE: Courage. Not the flashy kind. Not the kind that arrives with a big speech and a soundtrack. The quieter kind. The kind that gets up, gets dressed, goes to church, feels the feelings, practices self-care, and makes it through the day anyway. If you are navigating an empty nest, holiday loneliness, changing family traditions, or a season of life that feels quieter than you expected, this episode is for you. In this episode, I talk about: * Easter as an empty nester * Holiday loneliness and changing family traditions * One son calling, one not, and the feelings that come with that * Going to church while still carrying sadness * Choosing self-care over pressure and expectations * The C in VOICE: Courage * Making it through a hard day with honesty, faith, and grace Because sometimes courage is not about doing something big. Sometimes it is simply making it through the day with your heart intact. #EmptyNest #Easter #HolidayLoneliness #SelfCare #Courage #LifeTransition

Episode 7 - Dr. Alice Benton - Boundaries, Community, and Why Helping Kids Matters

In Episode 7 of Still Finding My Voice, Dr. Alice Benton joins Lynne Street for a meaningful and down-to-earth conversation about boundaries, community, mental health, parenting, and why helping children matters. A psychologist, author, mom of three, and co-host on New Life Ministries, Dr. Alice shares practical wisdom on how to handle angry people, stand up for yourself, protect your peace, and create healthier personal boundaries in everyday life. Together, Lynne and Dr. Alice talk about emotional resilience, difficult relationships, community support, and the importance of helping children through organizations like Olive Crest. They also discuss Dr. Benton’s book, Understanding and Loving Your Child in a Screen-Saturated World, along with real-life parenting, connection, and how to care for children in today’s digital world. Lynne and Dr. Alice also reflect on their connection through New Life Ministries, where they first met. This episode is filled with practical encouragement, honest conversation, and real-life insight for anyone navigating stress, relationships, parenting, personal growth, or life transitions. And because no meaningful conversation is complete without a little comic relief, the episode also includes a funny tech moment involving Zoom settings, accidental filters, and a pair of moving eyebrows that definitely stayed on longer than intended. So yes, along with wisdom on boundaries and helping children, you’ll also get a gentle reminder to double-check your Zoom filters. Dr. Alice's book Understanding and Loving Book: https://amzn.to/3QhOdzO Free Parenting Class: https://forms.gle/LE8FVKKTTd4vU8fX6 FASTer Way to Fat Loss https://www.fasterwaytofatloss.com/become-a-ambassador?aid=Alicebenton [https://www.fasterwaytofatloss.com/become-a-ambassador?aid=Alicebenton] Todd McIntyre Community Engagement Director, Inland & Desert Communities www.olivecrest.org | 800.550-CHILD https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.olivecrest.org/&sa=U&sqi=2&ved=2ahUKEwjfkvavndOTAxV7M0QIHbXWKe4QFnoECCEQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0LwJwY4GEx1RtpEuezxr8G Creation note: Portions of the planning and structuring process for this podcast were supported by reflective writing tools, including ChatGPT, used as a creative aid. All stories, reflections, and conversations are original and shared from lived experience.