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What if the anxiety you feel is the exact compass you need? That’s the spark behind this conversation with Tina Coleman—a woman who turned a career-ending car accident, profound grief, and a tangle of old coping habits into a bold new chapter of sobriety, solo travel, and life abroad after 50. We get honest about what midlife actually looks like when you stop apologizing and start experimenting.
We dive into the messy middle: how alcohol can sneak in as self-medication, why letting go of anger can be a physical release, and the simple tools that keep you moving when your nervous system is screaming no. Tina shares her go-tos—EFT tapping, box breathing, journaling, walking in nature—and how these practices made airport lines and big moves possible. We also bust menopause myths, from gray hair and desirability to lesser-known symptoms like frozen shoulder and dental shifts. Think of it as adult puberty with smarter choices: better sleep, protein-forward meals, strength training for bone density, and more intentional recovery. These tweaks don’t shrink your life; they expand it.
Travel becomes a powerful teacher here. Tina admits she hates the act of traveling but loves the world on the other side of security. That tension is the point. Each small brave act retrains the brain, restores self-trust, and makes room for joy. We talk about embracing language mistakes, laughing with strangers, and using tech like Google Translate to connect. Tina’s bigger vision—beautiful, affordable co-living spaces for women traveling solo—shows how community can turn courage into a lifestyle.
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to reinvent, this is it. Press play to learn practical strategies, hear real stories, and feel less alone as you build a life that fits now. If this conversation moves you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a review to help more women find their second spring.
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