One iced coffee, a foggy brain, and a brave truth: I’m closing The Selfish Sisterhood. Not because it failed. Not because I’m quitting. Because my intuition is loud enough to ask for space, and I finally stopped gripping something beautiful that no longer fits the season I’m in.
We go deep on what a “nine year” feels like—a season of endings that clears the runway for a fresh “one year.” Whether you believe in numerology or just love a solid framework, this lens is surprisingly practical. I look back to 2016, the last one year when I started sharing online, tried new paths, and planted seeds that became this podcast. That reflection helps me accept why change hits harder now: I’m older, I’m a new mom, and I tied a lot of identity to what I built. Letting go feels like rewriting who I am, which is why it’s taken so long to tell you.
If you’ve ever broken up with a “good” thing, you’ll get it. The community is thriving and kind. The systems are clean. The women are extraordinary. And still, my gut says the season is complete. I share the small rituals helping me hear that inner voice—journaling at nap time, five-minute meditations, a simple deck pull to focus—and how to make one honest move instead of waiting for the mythical perfect moment after the holidays. We talk grief without drama, hope without hype, and the courage to choose a simpler path in a world that celebrates burnout.
This conversation is for anyone standing at a threshold: career changes, new motherhood, starting over, or just sensing a quiet shift you can’t yet name. If your hands are tired from holding, consider loosening the grip with me. This or something better is on the other side.
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