Description

What if midlife wasn’t the beginning of the end, but the start of your boldest chapter yet—somewhere far, far from home?

In this raw and vibrant episode of Drinks With the Girls, Karen and Lisa talk with three midlife women who traded burnout, people-pleasing, and autopilot living for new lives abroad. We're talking Belize, Italy, and a beach in the Caribbean. Real places. Real stories. Real women who said, “What if I just… left?”

These aren’t polished highlight reels. You’ll hear about the hot flashes that turned into wake-up calls, the packed suitcases filled with fear and hope, and the quiet moments that sparked giant life pivots. One woman healed her asthma, another rediscovered joy through storytelling, and all of them gave themselves permission to live differently.

Whether you’re dreaming of a passport stamp or just desperate to break free from the roles that no longer fit, this episode will leave you feeling empowered, grounded, and deeply seen.

🎧 Perfect for any woman in midlife who’s quietly asking: Is this really it—or could there be more?

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🎙️Guests:

Karen Baskett lives in Belize
Shannon Whaley lives in Italy
Megan Mulvihill Elkins lives in Nevis and New York

🍸☕ What We Were Drinking:

🍵Tizzy
CleanTox Tea + Arbonne Energy Fizz
#arbonne
☕Basic B*tch Coffee
🍵CCF Tea

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