Evolving Together Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/evolving-together THE podcast for navigating all things midlife with honesty, humor, and heart ©️Evolving Together 2026 480fb59b-3f41-544a-b9b7-53eef05e3d42 yes Support this podcast on Patreon Julian Dedeaux Flora Dedeaux Evolving Together Trailer en Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:59:43 -0500 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:05:20 -0500 https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/q21Ouztzbbo_22jWzdLnnFbGXlJdlr6kmvlUlIKx9-E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yZTU2/YThhMTM4ZDBiNTRl/NWM5ZWZhYzk1MTU5/NWRhMS5wbmc.jpg Evolving Together https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/ episodic Heidi Sexton THE podcast for navigating all things midlife with honesty, humor, and heart THE podcast for navigating all things midlife with honesty, humor, and heart. midlife, relationships, self care, life transitions, rebirth Heidi Sexton newstarthealthcoach@gmail.com Yes No 18 - When the Baby Never Comes: Finding Your Way in the Life You Didn’t Plan With Ashley Anderson 18 - When the Baby Never Comes: Finding Your Way in the Life You Didn’t Plan With Ashley Anderson full 26c8f5c9-61c3-4f34-9742-b663821348de https://share.transistor.fm/s/881fd9f9 Sometimes you can want something desperately, do everything you possibly can to make it happen, and still not get the ending you hoped for.

That's where my conversation with Ashley Anderson begins. Ashley spent years trying to have a baby, navigating infertility, endometriosis, surgeries, fertility treatments and all of the emotional and financial exhaustion that comes with it. Eventually, she and her husband had to ask a really difficult question: How much more are we willing to do?

Ashley doesn't pretend she isn't sad about not having children. She is. But she has also learned that she can grieve what she didn't get while being genuinely happy with the life she has.

We talk about infertility, marriage, money, health, the pressure women feel to have children, the incredibly insensitive things people sometimes say, and what it looks like to create a meaningful life when it doesn't look like the one you imagined.


As Ashley says, "Your book has more chapters left in it." 

About Ashley Anderson

Ashley owns Functional Fitness of Pass Christian, Mississippi. She is a personal trainer turned coach, where the focus isn't just on the gym, it's building a lifestyle of health.  Using fitness and practical lifestyle coaching, her and her team help athletes (of all ages) live pain-free, unstoppable lives. 


Ashley holds a degree in Movement & Sports Science from Purdue and puts a focus on healing the gastrointestinal system (your gut/microbiome) and balancing hormones. She’s also currently participating in the Active Life Professional mentorship program. 

Get in touch with Ashley Anderson

Functional Fitness Pass Christian 228-900-9917 or coach@ffpasschristian.com 

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https://www.instagram.com/ashley_ffpc/

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About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

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Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sometimes you can want something desperately, do everything you possibly can to make it happen, and still not get the ending you hoped for.

That's where my conversation with Ashley Anderson begins. Ashley spent years trying to have a baby, navigating infertility, endometriosis, surgeries, fertility treatments and all of the emotional and financial exhaustion that comes with it. Eventually, she and her husband had to ask a really difficult question: How much more are we willing to do?

Ashley doesn't pretend she isn't sad about not having children. She is. But she has also learned that she can grieve what she didn't get while being genuinely happy with the life she has.

We talk about infertility, marriage, money, health, the pressure women feel to have children, the incredibly insensitive things people sometimes say, and what it looks like to create a meaningful life when it doesn't look like the one you imagined.


As Ashley says, "Your book has more chapters left in it." 

About Ashley Anderson

Ashley owns Functional Fitness of Pass Christian, Mississippi. She is a personal trainer turned coach, where the focus isn't just on the gym, it's building a lifestyle of health.  Using fitness and practical lifestyle coaching, her and her team help athletes (of all ages) live pain-free, unstoppable lives. 


Ashley holds a degree in Movement & Sports Science from Purdue and puts a focus on healing the gastrointestinal system (your gut/microbiome) and balancing hormones. She’s also currently participating in the Active Life Professional mentorship program. 

Get in touch with Ashley Anderson

Functional Fitness Pass Christian 228-900-9917 or coach@ffpasschristian.com 

https://www.facebook.com/share/19Gv7UYBx2/?mibextid=wwXIfr


https://www.instagram.com/ashley_ffpc/

https://www.instagram.com/functionalfitness_pc/


About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

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Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:01:00 -0500 Heidi Sexton Heidi Sexton 3065 Sometimes you can want something desperately, do everything you possibly can to make it happen, and still not get the ending you hoped for.

That's where my conversation with Ashley Anderson begins. Ashley spent years trying to have a baby, navigating infertility, endometriosis, surgeries, fertility treatments and all of the emotional and financial exhaustion that comes with it. Eventually, she and her husband had to ask a really difficult question: How much more are we willing to do?

Ashley doesn't pretend she isn't sad about not having children. She is. But she has also learned that she can grieve what she didn't get while being genuinely happy with the life she has.

We talk about infertility, marriage, money, health, the pressure women feel to have children, the incredibly insensitive things people sometimes say, and what it looks like to create a meaningful life when it doesn't look like the one you imagined.


As Ashley says, "Your book has more chapters left in it." 

About Ashley Anderson

Ashley owns Functional Fitness of Pass Christian, Mississippi. She is a personal trainer turned coach, where the focus isn't just on the gym, it's building a lifestyle of health.  Using fitness and practical lifestyle coaching, her and her team help athletes (of all ages) live pain-free, unstoppable lives. 


Ashley holds a degree in Movement & Sports Science from Purdue and puts a focus on healing the gastrointestinal system (your gut/microbiome) and balancing hormones. She’s also currently participating in the Active Life Professional mentorship program. 

Get in touch with Ashley Anderson

Functional Fitness Pass Christian 228-900-9917 or coach@ffpasschristian.com 

https://www.facebook.com/share/19Gv7UYBx2/?mibextid=wwXIfr


https://www.instagram.com/ashley_ffpc/

https://www.instagram.com/functionalfitness_pc/


About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

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Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fertility, IVF, Endometriosis, having a baby, infertility, therapy, relationships, communication, Nancy's Nook No Julian Dedeaux Flora Dedeaux 17 - Are You Living in Fight or Flight Without Even Knowing It? With Katie Mason 17 - Are You Living in Fight or Flight Without Even Knowing It? With Katie Mason full 88e7250e-80ab-482a-91cc-e0a436a5eddc https://share.transistor.fm/s/958cd7fe In this episode, I’m talking with Katie Mason, a licensed professional counselor and holistic health practitioner, about something I think so many of us need to understand better: our nervous system.

Katie explains biofeedback, how it can help us become more aware of what’s happening in our bodies, and why learning to regulate those physical responses can be such a powerful part of healing. We also talk about trauma, chronic stress, burnout, and that uncomfortable realization that sometimes what feels “normal” to us isn’t actually calm or necessarily healthy at all.

And if you’ve ever wondered why knowing what you should do isn’t always enough to actually feel better, you’ll want to hear this conversation. We get into the science, the mind body connection, and how biofeedback can give you another tool for reclaiming a sense of control over your own body.


Get in touch with Katie -

www.katiermasonlpc.com 

Sanghaal Holistic Recovery, 2059 E Pass Rd Suite 9, Gulfport. www.katiermasonlpc.com 


Katie’s Bio

Katie is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Supervisor, and founder of Sanghaal Holistic Recovery in Gulfport, MS. She has been in private practice since 2015, and her work has taken a lot of meaningful turns over the years. From working with children and adolescents in community mental health, to advocating and providing care for the transgender community as a WPATH provider, to integrative therapeutic yoga, and now into her passion for mind-body medicine and nervous system regulation. 


Her own healing journey has been the foundation for all of it, with every pivot being personal before it was professional. The primary focus of her work is rooted in biofeedback therapy, which is a technique backed by decades of research that teaches you how to regulate and rewire your nervous system back to a state of calm and balance. 


LPC-S in Mississippi, LMHC in Florida, Level 2 Reiki practitioner, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, and Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher. She holds specialization certifications in general biofeedback and mind-body medicine from Saybrook University. 

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

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Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> In this episode, I’m talking with Katie Mason, a licensed professional counselor and holistic health practitioner, about something I think so many of us need to understand better: our nervous system.

Katie explains biofeedback, how it can help us become more aware of what’s happening in our bodies, and why learning to regulate those physical responses can be such a powerful part of healing. We also talk about trauma, chronic stress, burnout, and that uncomfortable realization that sometimes what feels “normal” to us isn’t actually calm or necessarily healthy at all.

And if you’ve ever wondered why knowing what you should do isn’t always enough to actually feel better, you’ll want to hear this conversation. We get into the science, the mind body connection, and how biofeedback can give you another tool for reclaiming a sense of control over your own body.


Get in touch with Katie -

www.katiermasonlpc.com 

Sanghaal Holistic Recovery, 2059 E Pass Rd Suite 9, Gulfport. www.katiermasonlpc.com 


Katie’s Bio

Katie is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Supervisor, and founder of Sanghaal Holistic Recovery in Gulfport, MS. She has been in private practice since 2015, and her work has taken a lot of meaningful turns over the years. From working with children and adolescents in community mental health, to advocating and providing care for the transgender community as a WPATH provider, to integrative therapeutic yoga, and now into her passion for mind-body medicine and nervous system regulation. 


Her own healing journey has been the foundation for all of it, with every pivot being personal before it was professional. The primary focus of her work is rooted in biofeedback therapy, which is a technique backed by decades of research that teaches you how to regulate and rewire your nervous system back to a state of calm and balance. 


LPC-S in Mississippi, LMHC in Florida, Level 2 Reiki practitioner, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, and Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher. She holds specialization certifications in general biofeedback and mind-body medicine from Saybrook University. 

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834



Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

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Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:01:00 -0500 Heidi Sexton Heidi Sexton 1665 In this episode, I’m talking with Katie Mason, a licensed professional counselor and holistic health practitioner, about something I think so many of us need to understand better: our nervous system.

Katie explains biofeedback, how it can help us become more aware of what’s happening in our bodies, and why learning to regulate those physical responses can be such a powerful part of healing. We also talk about trauma, chronic stress, burnout, and that uncomfortable realization that sometimes what feels “normal” to us isn’t actually calm or necessarily healthy at all.

And if you’ve ever wondered why knowing what you should do isn’t always enough to actually feel better, you’ll want to hear this conversation. We get into the science, the mind body connection, and how biofeedback can give you another tool for reclaiming a sense of control over your own body.


Get in touch with Katie -

www.katiermasonlpc.com 

Sanghaal Holistic Recovery, 2059 E Pass Rd Suite 9, Gulfport. www.katiermasonlpc.com 


Katie’s Bio

Katie is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Supervisor, and founder of Sanghaal Holistic Recovery in Gulfport, MS. She has been in private practice since 2015, and her work has taken a lot of meaningful turns over the years. From working with children and adolescents in community mental health, to advocating and providing care for the transgender community as a WPATH provider, to integrative therapeutic yoga, and now into her passion for mind-body medicine and nervous system regulation. 


Her own healing journey has been the foundation for all of it, with every pivot being personal before it was professional. The primary focus of her work is rooted in biofeedback therapy, which is a technique backed by decades of research that teaches you how to regulate and rewire your nervous system back to a state of calm and balance. 


LPC-S in Mississippi, LMHC in Florida, Level 2 Reiki practitioner, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, and Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher. She holds specialization certifications in general biofeedback and mind-body medicine from Saybrook University. 

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834



Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> nervous system, mental health, biofeedback, neurofeedback No Julian Dedeaux Flora Dedeaux 16 - Less Drama, More Intention: The Midlife Shift in Relationships With Lianne 16 - Less Drama, More Intention: The Midlife Shift in Relationships With Lianne full 6b7b1202-1140-4fc9-b7f0-4672d9ea4117 https://share.transistor.fm/s/abe8d11e Relationships change a LOT as we transition throughout change and nowhere is that more true than in midlife.


In this episode, Lianne and I continue our conversation around how all relationships evolve as we get older and how some fall by the wayside either intentionally or by circumstances. Either way, it’s ok.  


We discuss outgrowing friendships without resentment, learning when to speak up and when to shut up, setting healthier boundaries, apologizing with humility, and surrounding ourselves with people who truly support who we are becoming.

If you've ever wondered whether you've outgrown a friendship or struggled with letting someone go, this conversation is for you.

If you missed our conversation about embracing gray hair and identity in midlife, be sure to listen to Episode 9 before (or after) diving into this episode."

Connect With and Follow Lianne-

Lianne Allard is a hairstylist on the Mississippi Gulf Coast with years of experience helping clients navigate hair changes through every stage of life. Known for her practical advice and supportive approach, Lianne believes beauty should be about confidence and self-expression—not pressure or perfection.


IG https://www.instagram.com/lianneallard/


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Follow along on the demo and reno of the future Evolving Together podcast Airstream studio.

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About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834



Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Relationships change a LOT as we transition throughout change and nowhere is that more true than in midlife.


In this episode, Lianne and I continue our conversation around how all relationships evolve as we get older and how some fall by the wayside either intentionally or by circumstances. Either way, it’s ok.  


We discuss outgrowing friendships without resentment, learning when to speak up and when to shut up, setting healthier boundaries, apologizing with humility, and surrounding ourselves with people who truly support who we are becoming.

If you've ever wondered whether you've outgrown a friendship or struggled with letting someone go, this conversation is for you.

If you missed our conversation about embracing gray hair and identity in midlife, be sure to listen to Episode 9 before (or after) diving into this episode."

Connect With and Follow Lianne-

Lianne Allard is a hairstylist on the Mississippi Gulf Coast with years of experience helping clients navigate hair changes through every stage of life. Known for her practical advice and supportive approach, Lianne believes beauty should be about confidence and self-expression—not pressure or perfection.


IG https://www.instagram.com/lianneallard/


MÉCHE A Salon in Biloxi, MM https://www.instagram.com/meche.gulfcoast/

FB https://www.facebook.com/lianne.preston.3



Follow along on the demo and reno of the future Evolving Together podcast Airstream studio.

https://youtube.com/@evolvingtogetherprojects?si=3ZhNJwTKPytUD_gV

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834



Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


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Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:01:00 -0500 Heidi Sexton Heidi Sexton 2016 Relationships change a LOT as we transition throughout change and nowhere is that more true than in midlife.


In this episode, Lianne and I continue our conversation around how all relationships evolve as we get older and how some fall by the wayside either intentionally or by circumstances. Either way, it’s ok.  


We discuss outgrowing friendships without resentment, learning when to speak up and when to shut up, setting healthier boundaries, apologizing with humility, and surrounding ourselves with people who truly support who we are becoming.

If you've ever wondered whether you've outgrown a friendship or struggled with letting someone go, this conversation is for you.

If you missed our conversation about embracing gray hair and identity in midlife, be sure to listen to Episode 9 before (or after) diving into this episode."

Connect With and Follow Lianne-

Lianne Allard is a hairstylist on the Mississippi Gulf Coast with years of experience helping clients navigate hair changes through every stage of life. Known for her practical advice and supportive approach, Lianne believes beauty should be about confidence and self-expression—not pressure or perfection.


IG https://www.instagram.com/lianneallard/


MÉCHE A Salon in Biloxi, MM https://www.instagram.com/meche.gulfcoast/

FB https://www.facebook.com/lianne.preston.3



Follow along on the demo and reno of the future Evolving Together podcast Airstream studio.

https://youtube.com/@evolvingtogetherprojects?si=3ZhNJwTKPytUD_gV

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834



Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


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Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> midlife friendships, evolving relationships, outgrowing friends, people pleasing, authentic relationships, learning to say sorry No Julian Dedeaux Flora Dedeaux 15 - The Hard Truth About Parenting Adult Sons - with Gabby 15 - The Hard Truth About Parenting Adult Sons - with Gabby full af80c800-63b3-454a-886b-265c59e83961 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2168fa47
Nobody tells you that one of the hardest parts of parenting is when your kids become adults.

My friend Gabby and I sat down to talk about that strange in-between season where your kids still need you... just not in the same way they used to. We talk about trying not to rescue them, figuring out when to step in (and when not to), and wondering if we're helping... or enabling.


The conversation also takes a deeper turn as Gabby shares what it's like raising Black sons in America. She talks about the fears she carries as a mom, and I share how hearing those experiences changed my perspective as a white mom raising sons of my own.


It's thoughtful, it's funny, it's completely unscripted, and yes... we somehow end up talking about forgetting babies at home, the best teacher appreciation gifts ever, and why every parent is just making it up as we go.

Come pull up a chair and join us.

How to find Gabby and get you some authentic New Orleans pralines. Plus, just follow her. She’s hilarious and real.  

www.sugarfixpralines.com Get 30% off your order with code PERI


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sugarfixpralines?mibextid=LQQJ4d


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugarfixpralines/profilecard/?igsh=MXR1dzRtbzV0Zzhzbg==


TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sugarfixpralines? 

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834



Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>
Nobody tells you that one of the hardest parts of parenting is when your kids become adults.

My friend Gabby and I sat down to talk about that strange in-between season where your kids still need you... just not in the same way they used to. We talk about trying not to rescue them, figuring out when to step in (and when not to), and wondering if we're helping... or enabling.


The conversation also takes a deeper turn as Gabby shares what it's like raising Black sons in America. She talks about the fears she carries as a mom, and I share how hearing those experiences changed my perspective as a white mom raising sons of my own.


It's thoughtful, it's funny, it's completely unscripted, and yes... we somehow end up talking about forgetting babies at home, the best teacher appreciation gifts ever, and why every parent is just making it up as we go.

Come pull up a chair and join us.

How to find Gabby and get you some authentic New Orleans pralines. Plus, just follow her. She’s hilarious and real.  

www.sugarfixpralines.com Get 30% off your order with code PERI


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sugarfixpralines?mibextid=LQQJ4d


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugarfixpralines/profilecard/?igsh=MXR1dzRtbzV0Zzhzbg==


TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sugarfixpralines? 

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834



Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:05:00 -0500 Heidi Sexton Heidi Sexton 1735
Nobody tells you that one of the hardest parts of parenting is when your kids become adults.

My friend Gabby and I sat down to talk about that strange in-between season where your kids still need you... just not in the same way they used to. We talk about trying not to rescue them, figuring out when to step in (and when not to), and wondering if we're helping... or enabling.


The conversation also takes a deeper turn as Gabby shares what it's like raising Black sons in America. She talks about the fears she carries as a mom, and I share how hearing those experiences changed my perspective as a white mom raising sons of my own.


It's thoughtful, it's funny, it's completely unscripted, and yes... we somehow end up talking about forgetting babies at home, the best teacher appreciation gifts ever, and why every parent is just making it up as we go.

Come pull up a chair and join us.

How to find Gabby and get you some authentic New Orleans pralines. Plus, just follow her. She’s hilarious and real.  

www.sugarfixpralines.com Get 30% off your order with code PERI


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sugarfixpralines?mibextid=LQQJ4d


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugarfixpralines/profilecard/?igsh=MXR1dzRtbzV0Zzhzbg==


TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sugarfixpralines? 

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834



Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


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Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> motherhood, raising sons, Black motherhood, empty nest, family No Julian Dedeaux Flora Dedeaux 14 - Does Health Have to Be So Hard? Dr. Niti Says No and Simplifies What Sticks 14 - Does Health Have to Be So Hard? Dr. Niti Says No and Simplifies What Sticks full 1272d6ab-8656-4445-b91f-f48035afab73 https://share.transistor.fm/s/12dfaa6c What if better health didn't require an overwhelming life overhaul? If you've been feeling confused by all the conflicting health advice out there, this conversation is a refreshing reminder that meaningful change can begin with small simple and steps.


In this episode, I sit down with board-certified holistic physician and bestselling author Dr. Niti Solomon to talk about simplifying wellness and creating healthy habits that actually stick. After her own health crisis changed the way she practiced medicine, Dr. Niti developed an approachable, step-by-step framework to help people improve their health without guilt, perfectionism, or complicated plans.


We discuss why small changes can create lasting results, the surprising power of hydration, how our habits shape our health, and why self-compassion is one of the most important ingredients in lasting wellness.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Dr. Niti's personal journey from traditional to holistic medicine
  • The connection between food, inflammation, and overall health
  • Why simple habits are often the most effective
  • The AWE-some method for building sustainable healthy routines - Activity, Water, Energy
  • The importance of hydration and "gem veggies"
  • Breaking free from perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking
  • Why health is about vitality—not just the absence of disease

Check out the movie trailer for Art of Manifestation coming out in September, 2026
https://youtu.be/F-lxQKgP8Bc?si=by24iY18Hj86vI__


About Dr. Niti Solomon

Doctor Niti is a board-certified holistic physician and best-selling author of Project L.O.V.E. (Lifestyle Optimization Victoriously Established), Naked Health and Vitality Dressed Up Books. She is the pioneer of the women's health movement named “Feminine Forward” which is the champion project for female leaders to support one another to achieve well-being with ease.


Dr. Niti shares her passion through her new book, on her website, www.DoctorNiti.com, and through online courses to assist people in optimizing their lifestyles with ease. 

Connect with and follow Dr. Niti

www.DoctorNiti.com Dr. Niti Solomon's Project LOVE and Naked Health books available on her website along with Dr. Niti's free wellness resources and AWE-some tracking tools


Email - connect@DoctorNiti.com 


Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/doctornitis


Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/doctornitiheals/


YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@doctorniti8840


As always, if you enjoyed this episode, I'd love it if you'd leave a review and share it with someone who could use a little encouragement on their own wellness journey.


About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834


Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> What if better health didn't require an overwhelming life overhaul? If you've been feeling confused by all the conflicting health advice out there, this conversation is a refreshing reminder that meaningful change can begin with small simple and steps.


In this episode, I sit down with board-certified holistic physician and bestselling author Dr. Niti Solomon to talk about simplifying wellness and creating healthy habits that actually stick. After her own health crisis changed the way she practiced medicine, Dr. Niti developed an approachable, step-by-step framework to help people improve their health without guilt, perfectionism, or complicated plans.


We discuss why small changes can create lasting results, the surprising power of hydration, how our habits shape our health, and why self-compassion is one of the most important ingredients in lasting wellness.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Dr. Niti's personal journey from traditional to holistic medicine
  • The connection between food, inflammation, and overall health
  • Why simple habits are often the most effective
  • The AWE-some method for building sustainable healthy routines - Activity, Water, Energy
  • The importance of hydration and "gem veggies"
  • Breaking free from perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking
  • Why health is about vitality—not just the absence of disease

Check out the movie trailer for Art of Manifestation coming out in September, 2026
https://youtu.be/F-lxQKgP8Bc?si=by24iY18Hj86vI__


About Dr. Niti Solomon

Doctor Niti is a board-certified holistic physician and best-selling author of Project L.O.V.E. (Lifestyle Optimization Victoriously Established), Naked Health and Vitality Dressed Up Books. She is the pioneer of the women's health movement named “Feminine Forward” which is the champion project for female leaders to support one another to achieve well-being with ease.


Dr. Niti shares her passion through her new book, on her website, www.DoctorNiti.com, and through online courses to assist people in optimizing their lifestyles with ease. 

Connect with and follow Dr. Niti

www.DoctorNiti.com Dr. Niti Solomon's Project LOVE and Naked Health books available on her website along with Dr. Niti's free wellness resources and AWE-some tracking tools


Email - connect@DoctorNiti.com 


Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/doctornitis


Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/doctornitiheals/


YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@doctorniti8840


As always, if you enjoyed this episode, I'd love it if you'd leave a review and share it with someone who could use a little encouragement on their own wellness journey.


About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834


Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:01:00 -0500 Heidi Sexton Heidi Sexton 2907 What if better health didn't require an overwhelming life overhaul? If you've been feeling confused by all the conflicting health advice out there, this conversation is a refreshing reminder that meaningful change can begin with small simple and steps.


In this episode, I sit down with board-certified holistic physician and bestselling author Dr. Niti Solomon to talk about simplifying wellness and creating healthy habits that actually stick. After her own health crisis changed the way she practiced medicine, Dr. Niti developed an approachable, step-by-step framework to help people improve their health without guilt, perfectionism, or complicated plans.


We discuss why small changes can create lasting results, the surprising power of hydration, how our habits shape our health, and why self-compassion is one of the most important ingredients in lasting wellness.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Dr. Niti's personal journey from traditional to holistic medicine
  • The connection between food, inflammation, and overall health
  • Why simple habits are often the most effective
  • The AWE-some method for building sustainable healthy routines - Activity, Water, Energy
  • The importance of hydration and "gem veggies"
  • Breaking free from perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking
  • Why health is about vitality—not just the absence of disease

Check out the movie trailer for Art of Manifestation coming out in September, 2026
https://youtu.be/F-lxQKgP8Bc?si=by24iY18Hj86vI__


About Dr. Niti Solomon

Doctor Niti is a board-certified holistic physician and best-selling author of Project L.O.V.E. (Lifestyle Optimization Victoriously Established), Naked Health and Vitality Dressed Up Books. She is the pioneer of the women's health movement named “Feminine Forward” which is the champion project for female leaders to support one another to achieve well-being with ease.


Dr. Niti shares her passion through her new book, on her website, www.DoctorNiti.com, and through online courses to assist people in optimizing their lifestyles with ease. 

Connect with and follow Dr. Niti

www.DoctorNiti.com Dr. Niti Solomon's Project LOVE and Naked Health books available on her website along with Dr. Niti's free wellness resources and AWE-some tracking tools


Email - connect@DoctorNiti.com 


Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/doctornitis


Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/doctornitiheals/


YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@doctorniti8840


As always, if you enjoyed this episode, I'd love it if you'd leave a review and share it with someone who could use a little encouragement on their own wellness journey.


About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834


Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Simple healthy habits, energy and vitality, lifestyle medicine, holistic medicine, Dr. Niti Solomon, Naked Health, Project LOVE, AWE-some method, health without dieting, reducing inflammation, Art of Manifestation, Feminine Forward No Julian Dedeaux Flora Dedeaux EP 13 - Do You Have the Physical Fitness to Follow Your Dreams? Reframing Going to the Gym With Ashley Anderson EP 13 - Do You Have the Physical Fitness to Follow Your Dreams? Reframing Going to the Gym With Ashley Anderson full f8752629-0457-4aa5-901f-2974b5485202 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8fc77f0a What if fitness wasn't about looking a certain way—but more about being able to chase your dreams (and grandchildren) and being able to get off the toilet seat unassisted when you are 70, 80 or 90? 


In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Anderson of Functional Fitness to talk about what really matters when it comes to aging well. We discuss why consistency beats perfection, how strength training supports longevity, what "functional fitness" actually means, and why it's never too late to start building a stronger, healthier body.


Whether you're just beginning your fitness journey or looking for motivation to keep going, this conversation will encourage you to think differently about movement, strength, and what it means to invest in your future self.


About Ashley Anderson

Ashley owns Functional Fitness of Pass Christian, Mississippi. She is a personal trainer turned coach, where the focus isn't just on the gym, it's building a lifestyle of health.  Using fitness and practical lifestyle coaching, her and her team help athletes (of all ages) live pain-free, unstoppable lives. 


Ashley holds a degree in Movement & Sports Science from Purdue and puts a focus on healing the gastrointestinal system (your gut/microbiome) and balancing hormones. She’s also currently participating in the Active Life Professional mentorship program. 

Get in touch with Ashley Anderson

Functional Fitness Pass Christian 228-900-9917 or coach@ffpasschristian.com 

https://www.facebook.com/share/19Gv7UYBx2/?mibextid=wwXIfr


https://www.instagram.com/ashley_ffpc/

https://www.instagram.com/functionalfitness_pc/

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834



Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> What if fitness wasn't about looking a certain way—but more about being able to chase your dreams (and grandchildren) and being able to get off the toilet seat unassisted when you are 70, 80 or 90? 


In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Anderson of Functional Fitness to talk about what really matters when it comes to aging well. We discuss why consistency beats perfection, how strength training supports longevity, what "functional fitness" actually means, and why it's never too late to start building a stronger, healthier body.


Whether you're just beginning your fitness journey or looking for motivation to keep going, this conversation will encourage you to think differently about movement, strength, and what it means to invest in your future self.


About Ashley Anderson

Ashley owns Functional Fitness of Pass Christian, Mississippi. She is a personal trainer turned coach, where the focus isn't just on the gym, it's building a lifestyle of health.  Using fitness and practical lifestyle coaching, her and her team help athletes (of all ages) live pain-free, unstoppable lives. 


Ashley holds a degree in Movement & Sports Science from Purdue and puts a focus on healing the gastrointestinal system (your gut/microbiome) and balancing hormones. She’s also currently participating in the Active Life Professional mentorship program. 

Get in touch with Ashley Anderson

Functional Fitness Pass Christian 228-900-9917 or coach@ffpasschristian.com 

https://www.facebook.com/share/19Gv7UYBx2/?mibextid=wwXIfr


https://www.instagram.com/ashley_ffpc/

https://www.instagram.com/functionalfitness_pc/

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834



Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:01:00 -0500 Heidi Sexton Heidi Sexton 2136 What if fitness wasn't about looking a certain way—but more about being able to chase your dreams (and grandchildren) and being able to get off the toilet seat unassisted when you are 70, 80 or 90? 


In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Anderson of Functional Fitness to talk about what really matters when it comes to aging well. We discuss why consistency beats perfection, how strength training supports longevity, what "functional fitness" actually means, and why it's never too late to start building a stronger, healthier body.


Whether you're just beginning your fitness journey or looking for motivation to keep going, this conversation will encourage you to think differently about movement, strength, and what it means to invest in your future self.


About Ashley Anderson

Ashley owns Functional Fitness of Pass Christian, Mississippi. She is a personal trainer turned coach, where the focus isn't just on the gym, it's building a lifestyle of health.  Using fitness and practical lifestyle coaching, her and her team help athletes (of all ages) live pain-free, unstoppable lives. 


Ashley holds a degree in Movement & Sports Science from Purdue and puts a focus on healing the gastrointestinal system (your gut/microbiome) and balancing hormones. She’s also currently participating in the Active Life Professional mentorship program. 

Get in touch with Ashley Anderson

Functional Fitness Pass Christian 228-900-9917 or coach@ffpasschristian.com 

https://www.facebook.com/share/19Gv7UYBx2/?mibextid=wwXIfr


https://www.instagram.com/ashley_ffpc/

https://www.instagram.com/functionalfitness_pc/

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834



Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> midlife, longevity, functional fitness, strength training, healthy aging, injury prevention, Ashley Anderson, Functional Fitness No Julian Dedeaux Flora Dedeaux Ep - 12 Finding Freedom In Redefining Your Fashion w/BFF Susan Ep - 12 Finding Freedom In Redefining Your Fashion w/BFF Susan full 6cb709d1-0157-422a-aa15-6a40b2f358f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/85e1e71c What happens when your closet no longer fits your life? It's not just that your clothes don't fit anymore, though that may be true too, it's more that your whole life has changed, and your wardrobe needs to catch up.


In this episode, I sit down with my longtime BFF, Susan, to talk about how major life transitions can leave us wondering, Who am I now? From career changes and layoffs to menopause, retirement, remote work, and shifting body shapes, we talk about how being trendy doesn’t work for us. Tapping into a more authentic version of ourselves derived from personal evolutions has helped us redefine our style in midlife. Can you relate?

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834



Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> What happens when your closet no longer fits your life? It's not just that your clothes don't fit anymore, though that may be true too, it's more that your whole life has changed, and your wardrobe needs to catch up.


In this episode, I sit down with my longtime BFF, Susan, to talk about how major life transitions can leave us wondering, Who am I now? From career changes and layoffs to menopause, retirement, remote work, and shifting body shapes, we talk about how being trendy doesn’t work for us. Tapping into a more authentic version of ourselves derived from personal evolutions has helped us redefine our style in midlife. Can you relate?

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

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Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

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Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:01:00 -0500 Heidi Sexton Heidi Sexton 1788 What happens when your closet no longer fits your life? It's not just that your clothes don't fit anymore, though that may be true too, it's more that your whole life has changed, and your wardrobe needs to catch up.


In this episode, I sit down with my longtime BFF, Susan, to talk about how major life transitions can leave us wondering, Who am I now? From career changes and layoffs to menopause, retirement, remote work, and shifting body shapes, we talk about how being trendy doesn’t work for us. Tapping into a more authentic version of ourselves derived from personal evolutions has helped us redefine our style in midlife. Can you relate?

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834



Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


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Midlife has a way of turning everything upside down. One day the things that always worked no longer do, your body feels unfamiliar, your emotions seem unpredictable, and you're left wondering what happened.


In this episode, I sit down with holistic physical therapist, yoga teacher, and author Jackie Castro-Cooper to talk about what self-care really looks like during this season of life. We explore why slowing down isn't selfish, how our minds and bodies are deeply connected, and simple practices that can help us navigate not just perimenopause and menopause but all the changes that come with midlife.


If you've been feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you've somehow lost yourself, this conversation is a reminder that healing doesn't have to be complicated—it often begins with giving yourself the same compassion you so freely offer everyone else.

Connect with Jackie Castro-Cooper 

⭐️subscribe to her newsletter to stay up to date https://bit.ly/Jackiescommunity

Get Jackie's book: The Power of Self-Care, Self-Love https://www.amazon.com/Power-Self-Care-Self-Love-Therapists/dp/1954693427


And the companion workbook too! https://www.amazon.com/Power-Self-Care-Love-Workbook/dp/1954693370


Website: GCMFR.com


IG- myofascial_jackie https://www.instagram.com/myofascial_jackie?utm_source=qr


FB #1 https://www.facebook.com/share/1YXH4BKu8Z/?mibextid=wwXIfr


FB #2 https://www.facebook.com/share/1HXTExoLvE/?mibextid=wwXIfr


LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiempt

 

More about Jackie

Jackie is one of the first holistic, alternative physical therapists in the US. She obtained her Master’s in physical therapy from the University of South Alabama. She is a professional speaker, health and business consultant, yoga teacher RYT-200, retreat leader and the author of, The Power of Self Care/Self Love: A Physical Therapist's Guide to Evolving Into Your Higher Self and The Power of Self Care/Self Love Journal Workbook. Her private practice which specializes in chronic pain, women's health, Intra Oral TMJ, Internal pelvic work, pediatrics, and JFB MFR was born in 2007, Gulf Coast Myofascial Release Physical Therapy in Ocean Springs, MS.


Her mission in life is to share information that is not widely known specifically for the alleviation of pain and suffering. In 2017, Jackie created the “Women’s Health Forum” which educates and promotes alternative health care for our communities. In 2019, she founded  The Self Care/Self Love Retreats, and after 20 years in private practice now provides mentorship/consultation for health care providers “Tea With Jackie: Your Health and Spiritual Resonance”


Jackie supports those seeking to combine both evidence-based research and spiritual healing practices through yoga, meditation, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique or tapping), breathing techniques, visualization, and JFB myofascial release. 


Jackie is a long time board member of STEPS Coalition focused on the needs of the underserved through social and environmental justice. A member of MS Business Women, she's in charge of providing scholarships to unconventional women returning to community college to pursue a degree. 


She is a volunteer and ambassador for MS Heroes, a nonprofit that uplifts and supports Caregivers that also provides wheelchair ramps. 

Jackie is the founder of, The Alliance for the Education of Undocumented Youth that supports DREAMERS by providing scholarships to MGCCC.


In 2017 her monthly E-newsletter was born. Here Jackie provides healing videos that she shares with her subscribers https://bit.ly/Jackiescommunity


As seen in, WLOX, the Dr. Liana Show, February 2021 cover of Success Women’s Magazine and Cover of The Self Care Magazine Issue 2. January 2026 Cover of Gulf Coast Woman Magazine. 

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834



Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>
Midlife has a way of turning everything upside down. One day the things that always worked no longer do, your body feels unfamiliar, your emotions seem unpredictable, and you're left wondering what happened.


In this episode, I sit down with holistic physical therapist, yoga teacher, and author Jackie Castro-Cooper to talk about what self-care really looks like during this season of life. We explore why slowing down isn't selfish, how our minds and bodies are deeply connected, and simple practices that can help us navigate not just perimenopause and menopause but all the changes that come with midlife.


If you've been feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you've somehow lost yourself, this conversation is a reminder that healing doesn't have to be complicated—it often begins with giving yourself the same compassion you so freely offer everyone else.

Connect with Jackie Castro-Cooper 

⭐️subscribe to her newsletter to stay up to date https://bit.ly/Jackiescommunity

Get Jackie's book: The Power of Self-Care, Self-Love https://www.amazon.com/Power-Self-Care-Self-Love-Therapists/dp/1954693427


And the companion workbook too! https://www.amazon.com/Power-Self-Care-Love-Workbook/dp/1954693370


Website: GCMFR.com


IG- myofascial_jackie https://www.instagram.com/myofascial_jackie?utm_source=qr


FB #1 https://www.facebook.com/share/1YXH4BKu8Z/?mibextid=wwXIfr


FB #2 https://www.facebook.com/share/1HXTExoLvE/?mibextid=wwXIfr


LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiempt

 

More about Jackie

Jackie is one of the first holistic, alternative physical therapists in the US. She obtained her Master’s in physical therapy from the University of South Alabama. She is a professional speaker, health and business consultant, yoga teacher RYT-200, retreat leader and the author of, The Power of Self Care/Self Love: A Physical Therapist's Guide to Evolving Into Your Higher Self and The Power of Self Care/Self Love Journal Workbook. Her private practice which specializes in chronic pain, women's health, Intra Oral TMJ, Internal pelvic work, pediatrics, and JFB MFR was born in 2007, Gulf Coast Myofascial Release Physical Therapy in Ocean Springs, MS.


Her mission in life is to share information that is not widely known specifically for the alleviation of pain and suffering. In 2017, Jackie created the “Women’s Health Forum” which educates and promotes alternative health care for our communities. In 2019, she founded  The Self Care/Self Love Retreats, and after 20 years in private practice now provides mentorship/consultation for health care providers “Tea With Jackie: Your Health and Spiritual Resonance”


Jackie supports those seeking to combine both evidence-based research and spiritual healing practices through yoga, meditation, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique or tapping), breathing techniques, visualization, and JFB myofascial release. 


Jackie is a long time board member of STEPS Coalition focused on the needs of the underserved through social and environmental justice. A member of MS Business Women, she's in charge of providing scholarships to unconventional women returning to community college to pursue a degree. 


She is a volunteer and ambassador for MS Heroes, a nonprofit that uplifts and supports Caregivers that also provides wheelchair ramps. 

Jackie is the founder of, The Alliance for the Education of Undocumented Youth that supports DREAMERS by providing scholarships to MGCCC.


In 2017 her monthly E-newsletter was born. Here Jackie provides healing videos that she shares with her subscribers https://bit.ly/Jackiescommunity


As seen in, WLOX, the Dr. Liana Show, February 2021 cover of Success Women’s Magazine and Cover of The Self Care Magazine Issue 2. January 2026 Cover of Gulf Coast Woman Magazine. 

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834



Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:01:00 -0500 Heidi Sexton Heidi Sexton 2576
Midlife has a way of turning everything upside down. One day the things that always worked no longer do, your body feels unfamiliar, your emotions seem unpredictable, and you're left wondering what happened.


In this episode, I sit down with holistic physical therapist, yoga teacher, and author Jackie Castro-Cooper to talk about what self-care really looks like during this season of life. We explore why slowing down isn't selfish, how our minds and bodies are deeply connected, and simple practices that can help us navigate not just perimenopause and menopause but all the changes that come with midlife.


If you've been feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you've somehow lost yourself, this conversation is a reminder that healing doesn't have to be complicated—it often begins with giving yourself the same compassion you so freely offer everyone else.

Connect with Jackie Castro-Cooper 

⭐️subscribe to her newsletter to stay up to date https://bit.ly/Jackiescommunity

Get Jackie's book: The Power of Self-Care, Self-Love https://www.amazon.com/Power-Self-Care-Self-Love-Therapists/dp/1954693427


And the companion workbook too! https://www.amazon.com/Power-Self-Care-Love-Workbook/dp/1954693370


Website: GCMFR.com


IG- myofascial_jackie https://www.instagram.com/myofascial_jackie?utm_source=qr


FB #1 https://www.facebook.com/share/1YXH4BKu8Z/?mibextid=wwXIfr


FB #2 https://www.facebook.com/share/1HXTExoLvE/?mibextid=wwXIfr


LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiempt

 

More about Jackie

Jackie is one of the first holistic, alternative physical therapists in the US. She obtained her Master’s in physical therapy from the University of South Alabama. She is a professional speaker, health and business consultant, yoga teacher RYT-200, retreat leader and the author of, The Power of Self Care/Self Love: A Physical Therapist's Guide to Evolving Into Your Higher Self and The Power of Self Care/Self Love Journal Workbook. Her private practice which specializes in chronic pain, women's health, Intra Oral TMJ, Internal pelvic work, pediatrics, and JFB MFR was born in 2007, Gulf Coast Myofascial Release Physical Therapy in Ocean Springs, MS.


Her mission in life is to share information that is not widely known specifically for the alleviation of pain and suffering. In 2017, Jackie created the “Women’s Health Forum” which educates and promotes alternative health care for our communities. In 2019, she founded  The Self Care/Self Love Retreats, and after 20 years in private practice now provides mentorship/consultation for health care providers “Tea With Jackie: Your Health and Spiritual Resonance”


Jackie supports those seeking to combine both evidence-based research and spiritual healing practices through yoga, meditation, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique or tapping), breathing techniques, visualization, and JFB myofascial release. 


Jackie is a long time board member of STEPS Coalition focused on the needs of the underserved through social and environmental justice. A member of MS Business Women, she's in charge of providing scholarships to unconventional women returning to community college to pursue a degree. 


She is a volunteer and ambassador for MS Heroes, a nonprofit that uplifts and supports Caregivers that also provides wheelchair ramps. 

Jackie is the founder of, The Alliance for the Education of Undocumented Youth that supports DREAMERS by providing scholarships to MGCCC.


In 2017 her monthly E-newsletter was born. Here Jackie provides healing videos that she shares with her subscribers https://bit.ly/Jackiescommunity


As seen in, WLOX, the Dr. Liana Show, February 2021 cover of Success Women’s Magazine and Cover of The Self Care Magazine Issue 2. January 2026 Cover of Gulf Coast Woman Magazine. 

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834



Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


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What happens when you've built a successful life...and suddenly realize you're being called somewhere else?

In this honest and unfiltered conversation, I sit down with Jaimee Dorris to talk about reinvention, transitions, and the uncertainty that often comes with midlife. Jaimee shares what it was really like walking away from a successful television career, why she chose her health over a dream job, and what it's like to be in a season where the next step isn't yet clear.

Together, we explore people-pleasing, hormones, identity, saying "no," trusting ourselves, and why the uncomfortable pauses in life may be exactly where our greatest growth begins.


If you've ever wondered what's next—or felt like you're becoming someone new without knowing exactly who that is—this conversation is for you.


In this episode, we discuss:

  • Why reinvention doesn't always come with a roadmap
  • Leaving a successful career to prioritize health
  • The difference between being driven and being led
  • Perimenopause, identity shifts, and listening to your body
  • Learning to say no without guilt
  • Why uncertainty can be an invitation instead of a setback
  • Trusting yourself through life's transitions


Thank you for listening to Evolving Together. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone navigating their own season of change.

Get in touch with and follow Jaimee Dorris here!

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/jaimeeedorris/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jaimeeedorris/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/jaimee-dorris

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/jaimeedorris

Website:  https://jaimee.tv/

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834



Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>
What happens when you've built a successful life...and suddenly realize you're being called somewhere else?

In this honest and unfiltered conversation, I sit down with Jaimee Dorris to talk about reinvention, transitions, and the uncertainty that often comes with midlife. Jaimee shares what it was really like walking away from a successful television career, why she chose her health over a dream job, and what it's like to be in a season where the next step isn't yet clear.

Together, we explore people-pleasing, hormones, identity, saying "no," trusting ourselves, and why the uncomfortable pauses in life may be exactly where our greatest growth begins.


If you've ever wondered what's next—or felt like you're becoming someone new without knowing exactly who that is—this conversation is for you.


In this episode, we discuss:

  • Why reinvention doesn't always come with a roadmap
  • Leaving a successful career to prioritize health
  • The difference between being driven and being led
  • Perimenopause, identity shifts, and listening to your body
  • Learning to say no without guilt
  • Why uncertainty can be an invitation instead of a setback
  • Trusting yourself through life's transitions


Thank you for listening to Evolving Together. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone navigating their own season of change.

Get in touch with and follow Jaimee Dorris here!

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/jaimeeedorris/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jaimeeedorris/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/jaimee-dorris

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/jaimeedorris

Website:  https://jaimee.tv/

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834



Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:01:00 -0500 Heidi Sexton Heidi Sexton 3158
What happens when you've built a successful life...and suddenly realize you're being called somewhere else?

In this honest and unfiltered conversation, I sit down with Jaimee Dorris to talk about reinvention, transitions, and the uncertainty that often comes with midlife. Jaimee shares what it was really like walking away from a successful television career, why she chose her health over a dream job, and what it's like to be in a season where the next step isn't yet clear.

Together, we explore people-pleasing, hormones, identity, saying "no," trusting ourselves, and why the uncomfortable pauses in life may be exactly where our greatest growth begins.


If you've ever wondered what's next—or felt like you're becoming someone new without knowing exactly who that is—this conversation is for you.


In this episode, we discuss:

  • Why reinvention doesn't always come with a roadmap
  • Leaving a successful career to prioritize health
  • The difference between being driven and being led
  • Perimenopause, identity shifts, and listening to your body
  • Learning to say no without guilt
  • Why uncertainty can be an invitation instead of a setback
  • Trusting yourself through life's transitions


Thank you for listening to Evolving Together. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone navigating their own season of change.

Get in touch with and follow Jaimee Dorris here!

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/jaimeeedorris/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jaimeeedorris/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/jaimee-dorris

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/jaimeedorris

Website:  https://jaimee.tv/

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834



Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Jaimee Dorris, WLOX, transitions, rebirth, reinvention, HRT, menopause, perimenopause, No Julian Dedeaux Flora Dedeaux 9 - The Gray Hair Conversation We Are All Having - To Dye or Not to Dye? 9 - The Gray Hair Conversation We Are All Having - To Dye or Not to Dye? full f76cfaef-6551-47bf-a4c7-5686cfc0bf76 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3bf92f0b
In this episode, I sit down with my friend and hairstylist Lianne Allard to talk about the realities of going gray—from the awkward grow-out phase and changing hair texture to the emotional side of letting go of who we used to be. We discuss the pressures women face around aging, the double standards between men and women, and why choosing to color your hair—or not—is a deeply personal decision.


Whether you're already embracing your silver strands or still debating your next salon appointment, this conversation is a reminder that confidence comes from feeling comfortable in your own skin, not from meeting someone else's expectations.


Connect with Lianne 

Lianne Allard is a hairstylist on the Mississippi Gulf Coast with years of experience helping clients navigate hair changes through every stage of life. Known for her practical advice and supportive approach, Lianne believes beauty should be about confidence and self-expression—not pressure or perfection.

IG https://www.instagram.com/lianneallard/


MÉCHE A Salon in Biloxi, MM https://www.instagram.com/meche.gulfcoast/


FB https://www.facebook.com/lianne.preston.3

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834


Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


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Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>
In this episode, I sit down with my friend and hairstylist Lianne Allard to talk about the realities of going gray—from the awkward grow-out phase and changing hair texture to the emotional side of letting go of who we used to be. We discuss the pressures women face around aging, the double standards between men and women, and why choosing to color your hair—or not—is a deeply personal decision.


Whether you're already embracing your silver strands or still debating your next salon appointment, this conversation is a reminder that confidence comes from feeling comfortable in your own skin, not from meeting someone else's expectations.


Connect with Lianne 

Lianne Allard is a hairstylist on the Mississippi Gulf Coast with years of experience helping clients navigate hair changes through every stage of life. Known for her practical advice and supportive approach, Lianne believes beauty should be about confidence and self-expression—not pressure or perfection.

IG https://www.instagram.com/lianneallard/


MÉCHE A Salon in Biloxi, MM https://www.instagram.com/meche.gulfcoast/


FB https://www.facebook.com/lianne.preston.3

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834


Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


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TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:01:00 -0500 Heidi Sexton Heidi Sexton 1946
In this episode, I sit down with my friend and hairstylist Lianne Allard to talk about the realities of going gray—from the awkward grow-out phase and changing hair texture to the emotional side of letting go of who we used to be. We discuss the pressures women face around aging, the double standards between men and women, and why choosing to color your hair—or not—is a deeply personal decision.


Whether you're already embracing your silver strands or still debating your next salon appointment, this conversation is a reminder that confidence comes from feeling comfortable in your own skin, not from meeting someone else's expectations.


Connect with Lianne 

Lianne Allard is a hairstylist on the Mississippi Gulf Coast with years of experience helping clients navigate hair changes through every stage of life. Known for her practical advice and supportive approach, Lianne believes beauty should be about confidence and self-expression—not pressure or perfection.

IG https://www.instagram.com/lianneallard/


MÉCHE A Salon in Biloxi, MM https://www.instagram.com/meche.gulfcoast/


FB https://www.facebook.com/lianne.preston.3

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

http://Patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834


Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


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TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> gray hair, grey hair, dying hair, No Julian Dedeaux Flora Dedeaux 8 - Girls Night in With Gabby - Perimenopause and Getting Lit at a Party for One 8 - Girls Night in With Gabby - Perimenopause and Getting Lit at a Party for One full 21aff5c1-2693-4a4b-81c4-0d9871f56c02 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca0e1319
In this special edition of Evolving Together, I welcome my friend Gabby for the very first Girls Night In conversation. We go to all the places perimenopause takes us, laughing (usually) and drinking wine along the way - from hot flashes and brain fog to mystery symptoms, changing bodies, and wondering if anyone else's "check engine light" is always on.


But this conversation goes deeper than perimenopause and menopause hormones. Gabby shares about her health scares, the anxiety that can come with getting older, the emotional weight of losing loved ones, and how our past experiences can shape the way we experience midlife. It’s a conversation to remind all of us, we don't have to navigate these changes alone.


With plenty of humor, honesty, and a few tangents only good girlfriends can have, this episode is a reminder that midlife may be unpredictable and a pain in @ss, but there is comfort in sharing the journey together.

How to find Gabby and get you some authentic New Orleans pralines. Plus, just follow her. She’s hilarious. 


 www.sugarfixpralines.com Get 30% off your order with code PERI


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sugarfixpralines?mibextid=LQQJ4d


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugarfixpralines/profilecard/?igsh=MXR1dzRtbzV0Zzhzbg==


TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sugarfixpralines? 

Heidi’s Juice Plus link to the Berry Blend capsules. Poke around while you’re there. You may find more of what you need.

https://us.juiceplus.com/products/berry-capsules?partner=10621426&variant=45438349476098

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

https://patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink



Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>
In this special edition of Evolving Together, I welcome my friend Gabby for the very first Girls Night In conversation. We go to all the places perimenopause takes us, laughing (usually) and drinking wine along the way - from hot flashes and brain fog to mystery symptoms, changing bodies, and wondering if anyone else's "check engine light" is always on.


But this conversation goes deeper than perimenopause and menopause hormones. Gabby shares about her health scares, the anxiety that can come with getting older, the emotional weight of losing loved ones, and how our past experiences can shape the way we experience midlife. It’s a conversation to remind all of us, we don't have to navigate these changes alone.


With plenty of humor, honesty, and a few tangents only good girlfriends can have, this episode is a reminder that midlife may be unpredictable and a pain in @ss, but there is comfort in sharing the journey together.

How to find Gabby and get you some authentic New Orleans pralines. Plus, just follow her. She’s hilarious. 


 www.sugarfixpralines.com Get 30% off your order with code PERI


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sugarfixpralines?mibextid=LQQJ4d


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugarfixpralines/profilecard/?igsh=MXR1dzRtbzV0Zzhzbg==


TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sugarfixpralines? 

Heidi’s Juice Plus link to the Berry Blend capsules. Poke around while you’re there. You may find more of what you need.

https://us.juiceplus.com/products/berry-capsules?partner=10621426&variant=45438349476098

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

https://patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink



Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:01:00 -0500 Heidi Sexton Heidi Sexton 2319
In this special edition of Evolving Together, I welcome my friend Gabby for the very first Girls Night In conversation. We go to all the places perimenopause takes us, laughing (usually) and drinking wine along the way - from hot flashes and brain fog to mystery symptoms, changing bodies, and wondering if anyone else's "check engine light" is always on.


But this conversation goes deeper than perimenopause and menopause hormones. Gabby shares about her health scares, the anxiety that can come with getting older, the emotional weight of losing loved ones, and how our past experiences can shape the way we experience midlife. It’s a conversation to remind all of us, we don't have to navigate these changes alone.


With plenty of humor, honesty, and a few tangents only good girlfriends can have, this episode is a reminder that midlife may be unpredictable and a pain in @ss, but there is comfort in sharing the journey together.

How to find Gabby and get you some authentic New Orleans pralines. Plus, just follow her. She’s hilarious. 


 www.sugarfixpralines.com Get 30% off your order with code PERI


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sugarfixpralines?mibextid=LQQJ4d


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugarfixpralines/profilecard/?igsh=MXR1dzRtbzV0Zzhzbg==


TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sugarfixpralines? 

Heidi’s Juice Plus link to the Berry Blend capsules. Poke around while you’re there. You may find more of what you need.

https://us.juiceplus.com/products/berry-capsules?partner=10621426&variant=45438349476098

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

https://patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink



Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> perimenopause, menopause, girlfriend talks, health scares, TIA, grief, Juice Plus, Sugar Fix Pralines, strokes, midlife, relationships No Julian Dedeaux Flora Dedeaux 7 - Finding Love, Second Chances, and Boundaries - What's the Work Required for These? 7 - Finding Love, Second Chances, and Boundaries - What's the Work Required for These? full 7ba9f2d1-ee23-4b46-9234-ac9f846700cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/61d2fd7f
What if the love you're searching for starts with the relationship you have with yourself?

In this soft and sweet conversation, Heidi sits down with Tiffany Martinez, founder of The Sanctuary Wellness, to explore how childhood experiences, self-worth, boundaries, and healing shape the love we give and receive throughout our lives. Together, they discuss the journey from survival mode to self-love, the importance of learning to receive support, and why healthy relationships often begin with the work we do within ourselves.

Whether you're seeking more love in your life, navigating a relationship, or learning to reconnect with yourself, this episode offers gentle wisdom, hope, and practical encouragement for the journey.

In This Episode

  • How childhood experiences influence our understanding of love
  • Why self-love is the foundation of healthy relationships
  • The role of boundaries in protecting your peace
  • Learning to receive love, support, and kindness from others
  • Moving from victimhood to acceptance and healing
  • Exploring healing modalities like sound baths, yoga, Reiki, journaling, and gratitude
  • Why personal growth continues even after we've "done the work"
  • Finding fulfilling love later in life

About Tiffany


Tiffany Martinez is the founder of The Sanctuary Wellness, a space devoted to healing, connection, and personal transformation along the Gulf Coast. With over 30 years behind the chair as a stylist and certifications in sound healing, yoga, and Reiki, her work blends experience and compassion to support the nervous system and the whole person. What began as a personal journey through challenge and healing has grown into a mission: to create environments where people feel safe to slow down, reconnect, and return to themselves.


Tiffany is deeply committed to breaking the stigma around emotional well being and making healing accessible. Through workshops, sound journeys, and community centered events, she creates spaces that gently guides individuals from overwhelm into calm, from disconnection into presence. Her work is rooted in the belief that when we care for our inner world, we ripple that healing outward into our relationships, our communities, and beyond.


Get in touch with Tiffany

https://www.thesanctuaryofgulfport.com/


FB- https://www.facebook.com/share/18j9VHzqiT/?mibextid=wwXIfr


IG - https://www.instagram.com/thesanctuaryofgulfport?igsh=MTUyYnJsaXI2ajgxaQ==



About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

https://patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink



Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>
What if the love you're searching for starts with the relationship you have with yourself?

In this soft and sweet conversation, Heidi sits down with Tiffany Martinez, founder of The Sanctuary Wellness, to explore how childhood experiences, self-worth, boundaries, and healing shape the love we give and receive throughout our lives. Together, they discuss the journey from survival mode to self-love, the importance of learning to receive support, and why healthy relationships often begin with the work we do within ourselves.

Whether you're seeking more love in your life, navigating a relationship, or learning to reconnect with yourself, this episode offers gentle wisdom, hope, and practical encouragement for the journey.

In This Episode

  • How childhood experiences influence our understanding of love
  • Why self-love is the foundation of healthy relationships
  • The role of boundaries in protecting your peace
  • Learning to receive love, support, and kindness from others
  • Moving from victimhood to acceptance and healing
  • Exploring healing modalities like sound baths, yoga, Reiki, journaling, and gratitude
  • Why personal growth continues even after we've "done the work"
  • Finding fulfilling love later in life

About Tiffany


Tiffany Martinez is the founder of The Sanctuary Wellness, a space devoted to healing, connection, and personal transformation along the Gulf Coast. With over 30 years behind the chair as a stylist and certifications in sound healing, yoga, and Reiki, her work blends experience and compassion to support the nervous system and the whole person. What began as a personal journey through challenge and healing has grown into a mission: to create environments where people feel safe to slow down, reconnect, and return to themselves.


Tiffany is deeply committed to breaking the stigma around emotional well being and making healing accessible. Through workshops, sound journeys, and community centered events, she creates spaces that gently guides individuals from overwhelm into calm, from disconnection into presence. Her work is rooted in the belief that when we care for our inner world, we ripple that healing outward into our relationships, our communities, and beyond.


Get in touch with Tiffany

https://www.thesanctuaryofgulfport.com/


FB- https://www.facebook.com/share/18j9VHzqiT/?mibextid=wwXIfr


IG - https://www.instagram.com/thesanctuaryofgulfport?igsh=MTUyYnJsaXI2ajgxaQ==



About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

https://patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink



Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:01:00 -0500 Heidi Sexton Heidi Sexton 2394
What if the love you're searching for starts with the relationship you have with yourself?

In this soft and sweet conversation, Heidi sits down with Tiffany Martinez, founder of The Sanctuary Wellness, to explore how childhood experiences, self-worth, boundaries, and healing shape the love we give and receive throughout our lives. Together, they discuss the journey from survival mode to self-love, the importance of learning to receive support, and why healthy relationships often begin with the work we do within ourselves.

Whether you're seeking more love in your life, navigating a relationship, or learning to reconnect with yourself, this episode offers gentle wisdom, hope, and practical encouragement for the journey.

In This Episode

  • How childhood experiences influence our understanding of love
  • Why self-love is the foundation of healthy relationships
  • The role of boundaries in protecting your peace
  • Learning to receive love, support, and kindness from others
  • Moving from victimhood to acceptance and healing
  • Exploring healing modalities like sound baths, yoga, Reiki, journaling, and gratitude
  • Why personal growth continues even after we've "done the work"
  • Finding fulfilling love later in life

About Tiffany


Tiffany Martinez is the founder of The Sanctuary Wellness, a space devoted to healing, connection, and personal transformation along the Gulf Coast. With over 30 years behind the chair as a stylist and certifications in sound healing, yoga, and Reiki, her work blends experience and compassion to support the nervous system and the whole person. What began as a personal journey through challenge and healing has grown into a mission: to create environments where people feel safe to slow down, reconnect, and return to themselves.


Tiffany is deeply committed to breaking the stigma around emotional well being and making healing accessible. Through workshops, sound journeys, and community centered events, she creates spaces that gently guides individuals from overwhelm into calm, from disconnection into presence. Her work is rooted in the belief that when we care for our inner world, we ripple that healing outward into our relationships, our communities, and beyond.


Get in touch with Tiffany

https://www.thesanctuaryofgulfport.com/


FB- https://www.facebook.com/share/18j9VHzqiT/?mibextid=wwXIfr


IG - https://www.instagram.com/thesanctuaryofgulfport?igsh=MTUyYnJsaXI2ajgxaQ==



About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

https://patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink



Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> true love, self love, relationships, self improvement, midlife, marriage, boundaries, self care, self compassion No Julian Dedeaux Flora Dedeaux 6- Are Trauma, Stress and Emotions Making Your Body Hurt? A Conversation with Candice from Yes For Wellness 6- Are Trauma, Stress and Emotions Making Your Body Hurt? A Conversation with Candice from Yes For Wellness full f6f4bdd3-571b-49c7-8f1a-422272580c69 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e18f105
Have you ever experienced chronic pain, headaches, tight shoulders, digestive issues, or unexplained aches that just wouldn't go away?


In this episode of Evolving Together, I have a conversation with French-trained physical therapist, osteopath, and bodywork specialist Candice to explore the connection between our emotional health and physical pain.


We get into how trauma, stress, grief, people-pleasing, and unspoken emotions can become stored in the body—and how those patterns often begin showing up more prominently during midlife. Candice shares insights from over 20 years of experience helping clients uncover the root causes of chronic tension, pain, and imbalance.


This conversation covers fascia, emotional healing, movement, menopause, headaches, back pain, energy work, and why taking a holistic approach to wellness may be the missing piece in your healing journey.


Whether you're navigating midlife changes, recovering from old wounds, or simply curious about the mind-body connection, this episode offers practical wisdom and plenty of "aha" moments.


Connect with Candice


Candice is a French PT, Osteopathic Practitioner and Myofascial Specialist with a 2 decade-experience. These past 2 years, she also added Reiki (certified level 1 and 2) and Life Wellness Coaching to her tool box, which makes her an even more rounded Holistic practitioner.


Find her at https://www.yesforwellness.com/ and on Instagram and Facebook @yesforwellness 


https://www.instagram.com/yesforwellness?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

https://www.facebook.com/yesforwellness

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

https://patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink



Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


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Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>
Have you ever experienced chronic pain, headaches, tight shoulders, digestive issues, or unexplained aches that just wouldn't go away?


In this episode of Evolving Together, I have a conversation with French-trained physical therapist, osteopath, and bodywork specialist Candice to explore the connection between our emotional health and physical pain.


We get into how trauma, stress, grief, people-pleasing, and unspoken emotions can become stored in the body—and how those patterns often begin showing up more prominently during midlife. Candice shares insights from over 20 years of experience helping clients uncover the root causes of chronic tension, pain, and imbalance.


This conversation covers fascia, emotional healing, movement, menopause, headaches, back pain, energy work, and why taking a holistic approach to wellness may be the missing piece in your healing journey.


Whether you're navigating midlife changes, recovering from old wounds, or simply curious about the mind-body connection, this episode offers practical wisdom and plenty of "aha" moments.


Connect with Candice


Candice is a French PT, Osteopathic Practitioner and Myofascial Specialist with a 2 decade-experience. These past 2 years, she also added Reiki (certified level 1 and 2) and Life Wellness Coaching to her tool box, which makes her an even more rounded Holistic practitioner.


Find her at https://www.yesforwellness.com/ and on Instagram and Facebook @yesforwellness 


https://www.instagram.com/yesforwellness?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

https://www.facebook.com/yesforwellness

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

https://patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink



Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


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Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:01:00 -0500 Heidi Sexton Heidi Sexton 2607
Have you ever experienced chronic pain, headaches, tight shoulders, digestive issues, or unexplained aches that just wouldn't go away?


In this episode of Evolving Together, I have a conversation with French-trained physical therapist, osteopath, and bodywork specialist Candice to explore the connection between our emotional health and physical pain.


We get into how trauma, stress, grief, people-pleasing, and unspoken emotions can become stored in the body—and how those patterns often begin showing up more prominently during midlife. Candice shares insights from over 20 years of experience helping clients uncover the root causes of chronic tension, pain, and imbalance.


This conversation covers fascia, emotional healing, movement, menopause, headaches, back pain, energy work, and why taking a holistic approach to wellness may be the missing piece in your healing journey.


Whether you're navigating midlife changes, recovering from old wounds, or simply curious about the mind-body connection, this episode offers practical wisdom and plenty of "aha" moments.


Connect with Candice


Candice is a French PT, Osteopathic Practitioner and Myofascial Specialist with a 2 decade-experience. These past 2 years, she also added Reiki (certified level 1 and 2) and Life Wellness Coaching to her tool box, which makes her an even more rounded Holistic practitioner.


Find her at https://www.yesforwellness.com/ and on Instagram and Facebook @yesforwellness 


https://www.instagram.com/yesforwellness?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

https://www.facebook.com/yesforwellness

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator through this link.

https://patreon.com/EvolvingTogether834?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink



Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


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Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> midlife, relationships, self care, life transitions, rebirth No Julian Dedeaux Flora Dedeaux 5 - Adult Children Living at Home: Freedom, Finances, and Letting Go of the "Empty Nest" Myth 5 - Adult Children Living at Home: Freedom, Finances, and Letting Go of the "Empty Nest" Myth full a3896dba-7877-4b27-8969-0dd57d3cbca7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/84b219fc What happens when the “empty nest” never really happens?


In this candid and heartfelt conversation, Heidi sits down with her longtime friend Susan to talk about the realities of adult children living at home. From rising costs of living to shifting cultural norms, they explore why more young adults are staying (or returning) home—and what that means for parents navigating midlife.


With honesty, humor, and zero judgment, they unpack the emotional, financial, and relational layers of this modern family dynamic. They also reflect on their 35+ year friendship, the evolution of parenting, and how expectations don’t always match reality.


This is a conversation about redefining independence, embracing flexibility, and figuring it out as you go.


 In This Episode, We Talk About:

  • Why the traditional “empty nest” timeline no longer applies
  • The financial realities facing young adults today
  • Cultural differences in multigenerational living
  • The emotional push and pull of wanting independence (for both parents and kids)
  • Creating a home that adult children can return to
  • Navigating expectations vs. reality in midlife parenting
  • The idea of “home base” and why it matters more than ever
  • The challenge of balancing support vs. enabling
  • How parenting doesn’t really end—it just changes

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator

Patreon – Evolving Together


Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


TicToc - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> What happens when the “empty nest” never really happens?


In this candid and heartfelt conversation, Heidi sits down with her longtime friend Susan to talk about the realities of adult children living at home. From rising costs of living to shifting cultural norms, they explore why more young adults are staying (or returning) home—and what that means for parents navigating midlife.


With honesty, humor, and zero judgment, they unpack the emotional, financial, and relational layers of this modern family dynamic. They also reflect on their 35+ year friendship, the evolution of parenting, and how expectations don’t always match reality.


This is a conversation about redefining independence, embracing flexibility, and figuring it out as you go.


 In This Episode, We Talk About:

  • Why the traditional “empty nest” timeline no longer applies
  • The financial realities facing young adults today
  • Cultural differences in multigenerational living
  • The emotional push and pull of wanting independence (for both parents and kids)
  • Creating a home that adult children can return to
  • Navigating expectations vs. reality in midlife parenting
  • The idea of “home base” and why it matters more than ever
  • The challenge of balancing support vs. enabling
  • How parenting doesn’t really end—it just changes

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator

Patreon – Evolving Together


Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


TicToc - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 31 May 2026 00:01:00 -0500 Heidi Sexton Heidi Sexton 1361 What happens when the “empty nest” never really happens?


In this candid and heartfelt conversation, Heidi sits down with her longtime friend Susan to talk about the realities of adult children living at home. From rising costs of living to shifting cultural norms, they explore why more young adults are staying (or returning) home—and what that means for parents navigating midlife.


With honesty, humor, and zero judgment, they unpack the emotional, financial, and relational layers of this modern family dynamic. They also reflect on their 35+ year friendship, the evolution of parenting, and how expectations don’t always match reality.


This is a conversation about redefining independence, embracing flexibility, and figuring it out as you go.


 In This Episode, We Talk About:

  • Why the traditional “empty nest” timeline no longer applies
  • The financial realities facing young adults today
  • Cultural differences in multigenerational living
  • The emotional push and pull of wanting independence (for both parents and kids)
  • Creating a home that adult children can return to
  • Navigating expectations vs. reality in midlife parenting
  • The idea of “home base” and why it matters more than ever
  • The challenge of balancing support vs. enabling
  • How parenting doesn’t really end—it just changes

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator

Patreon – Evolving Together


Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


TicToc - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> midlife, relationships, self care, life transitions, rebirth No Julian Dedeaux Flora Dedeaux 4 - When Adulting Feels Too Hard: Coping with Overwhelm and Stress at Any Age 4 - When Adulting Feels Too Hard: Coping with Overwhelm and Stress at Any Age full 8d4577ea-d7b1-47ca-91ae-567f45e2f384 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a354f11 Episode 4 Show Notes

When Adulting Feels Too Hard: Coping with Overwhelm and Stress at Any Age


Some days adulting just feels like too much.


In this honest and relatable solo episode, Heidi shares what it really looks like to show up when you don’t feel like it—and why those moments matter more than we think. From juggling responsibilities like finances, caregiving, and everyday life stress to feeling completely overwhelmed by it all, this episode dives into the reality of midlife pressure.


If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in responsibilities or just want to throw your hands up and say “nope, not today,” you’re not alone.


Heidi shares her own experiences and walks you through simple, practical ways to cope with overwhelm so you can reset, regain perspective, and move forward with more self-compassion.


Key Takeaways

  • Overwhelm is a normal part of a full life—not a personal failure
  • You don’t have to solve everything at once
  • Small pauses can reset your nervous system
  • Releasing emotions (not suppressing them) is essential
  • Not everything on your list actually needs to get done
  • Asking for help or letting go is a strength, not a weakness

Tools to Cope When Adulting Feels Too Hard

Heidi shares simple, real-life strategies you can use immediately:

1. Stop and Breathe
2. Cry) It Out
3. Talk It Out
4. Journal or Voice Dump
5. Reevaluate Your To-Do List

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.


Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator

Patreon – Evolving Together


Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


TicToc - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Episode 4 Show Notes

When Adulting Feels Too Hard: Coping with Overwhelm and Stress at Any Age


Some days adulting just feels like too much.


In this honest and relatable solo episode, Heidi shares what it really looks like to show up when you don’t feel like it—and why those moments matter more than we think. From juggling responsibilities like finances, caregiving, and everyday life stress to feeling completely overwhelmed by it all, this episode dives into the reality of midlife pressure.


If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in responsibilities or just want to throw your hands up and say “nope, not today,” you’re not alone.


Heidi shares her own experiences and walks you through simple, practical ways to cope with overwhelm so you can reset, regain perspective, and move forward with more self-compassion.


Key Takeaways

  • Overwhelm is a normal part of a full life—not a personal failure
  • You don’t have to solve everything at once
  • Small pauses can reset your nervous system
  • Releasing emotions (not suppressing them) is essential
  • Not everything on your list actually needs to get done
  • Asking for help or letting go is a strength, not a weakness

Tools to Cope When Adulting Feels Too Hard

Heidi shares simple, real-life strategies you can use immediately:

1. Stop and Breathe
2. Cry) It Out
3. Talk It Out
4. Journal or Voice Dump
5. Reevaluate Your To-Do List

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.


Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator

Patreon – Evolving Together


Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


TicToc - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 24 May 2026 00:01:00 -0500 Heidi Sexton Heidi Sexton 978 Episode 4 Show Notes

When Adulting Feels Too Hard: Coping with Overwhelm and Stress at Any Age


Some days adulting just feels like too much.


In this honest and relatable solo episode, Heidi shares what it really looks like to show up when you don’t feel like it—and why those moments matter more than we think. From juggling responsibilities like finances, caregiving, and everyday life stress to feeling completely overwhelmed by it all, this episode dives into the reality of midlife pressure.


If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in responsibilities or just want to throw your hands up and say “nope, not today,” you’re not alone.


Heidi shares her own experiences and walks you through simple, practical ways to cope with overwhelm so you can reset, regain perspective, and move forward with more self-compassion.


Key Takeaways

  • Overwhelm is a normal part of a full life—not a personal failure
  • You don’t have to solve everything at once
  • Small pauses can reset your nervous system
  • Releasing emotions (not suppressing them) is essential
  • Not everything on your list actually needs to get done
  • Asking for help or letting go is a strength, not a weakness

Tools to Cope When Adulting Feels Too Hard

Heidi shares simple, real-life strategies you can use immediately:

1. Stop and Breathe
2. Cry) It Out
3. Talk It Out
4. Journal or Voice Dump
5. Reevaluate Your To-Do List

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.


Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator

Patreon – Evolving Together


Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


TicToc - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> midlife, relationships, self care, life transitions, rebirth No Julian Dedeaux Flora Dedeaux 3 - How to Harness the Power of Yoga, For Beginners to Experts With Connie Raley-Rose 3 - How to Harness the Power of Yoga, For Beginners to Experts With Connie Raley-Rose full e83bcb89-fc66-4872-901d-bbc93cce7d74 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ec518f6
Yoga, Midlife & Coming Home to Yourself with Connie Raley-Rose


In this episode of Evolving Together, host Heidi Sexton sits down with yoga teacher and retreat leader Connie Raley-Rose for a heartfelt conversation about yoga, healing, emotional release, and the ways we reconnect with ourselves during midlife.


What starts with a few hilarious technology mishaps turns into a deeply grounding discussion about what yoga truly is — far beyond flexibility, poses, or workouts.


Together, Heidi and Connie explore how yoga can help us process grief, stress, trauma, perfectionism, emotional overwhelm, and disconnection from our bodies — all things many of us experience during midlife transitions.


Whether you’re a longtime yogi, yoga-curious, or someone who has always said, “I’m not flexible enough,” this episode offers an accessible and compassionate look at how yoga meets us exactly where we are.


In This Episode:

  • Connie’s unexpected path into yoga through a VHS tape in the 1990s
  • What “vinyasa” actually means
  • Why flexibility is not required to begin yoga
  • The emotional side of yoga and why people sometimes cry during practice
  • How trauma and stress can become stored in the body
  • The difference between gym yoga and deeper yoga practice
  • Finding the right yoga class and teacher for your needs
  • Why comparison has no place in yoga
  • Understanding terms like asana, prana, OM, and namaste
  • How yoga supports connection between body, mind, and spirit
  • Why yoga often finds us during difficult life transitions


Memorable Quote:

“The true yoga finds you.”


Topics Discussed:

  • Vinyasa yoga
  • Emotional healing through movement
  • Breathwork and nervous system regulation
  • Midlife stress and body awareness
  • Yoga teacher certifications explained
  • Self-compassion and grace
  • Spiritual connection through practice
  • Why beginners often feel intimidated — and why they shouldn’t


About Connie Raley-Rose


Connie Raley-Rose teaches yoga classes and leads retreats along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and beyond, helping students connect more deeply with themselves through mindful movement, breath, and awareness.


Heidi and Connie also co-hosted the “Clearing the Path” retreat in Sedona and will be hosting future retreats together.


Connect and Follow Connie


Website - https://www.connieyoga.com/


Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/17Li5veZAr/?mibextid=wwXIfr


Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fearlessjourney?igsh=MTAxaW42anpoNjE0Yg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

YouTube - https://youtube.com/@connieyoga8267?si=G9P6JikalzrQfgz6

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>
Yoga, Midlife & Coming Home to Yourself with Connie Raley-Rose


In this episode of Evolving Together, host Heidi Sexton sits down with yoga teacher and retreat leader Connie Raley-Rose for a heartfelt conversation about yoga, healing, emotional release, and the ways we reconnect with ourselves during midlife.


What starts with a few hilarious technology mishaps turns into a deeply grounding discussion about what yoga truly is — far beyond flexibility, poses, or workouts.


Together, Heidi and Connie explore how yoga can help us process grief, stress, trauma, perfectionism, emotional overwhelm, and disconnection from our bodies — all things many of us experience during midlife transitions.


Whether you’re a longtime yogi, yoga-curious, or someone who has always said, “I’m not flexible enough,” this episode offers an accessible and compassionate look at how yoga meets us exactly where we are.


In This Episode:

  • Connie’s unexpected path into yoga through a VHS tape in the 1990s
  • What “vinyasa” actually means
  • Why flexibility is not required to begin yoga
  • The emotional side of yoga and why people sometimes cry during practice
  • How trauma and stress can become stored in the body
  • The difference between gym yoga and deeper yoga practice
  • Finding the right yoga class and teacher for your needs
  • Why comparison has no place in yoga
  • Understanding terms like asana, prana, OM, and namaste
  • How yoga supports connection between body, mind, and spirit
  • Why yoga often finds us during difficult life transitions


Memorable Quote:

“The true yoga finds you.”


Topics Discussed:

  • Vinyasa yoga
  • Emotional healing through movement
  • Breathwork and nervous system regulation
  • Midlife stress and body awareness
  • Yoga teacher certifications explained
  • Self-compassion and grace
  • Spiritual connection through practice
  • Why beginners often feel intimidated — and why they shouldn’t


About Connie Raley-Rose


Connie Raley-Rose teaches yoga classes and leads retreats along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and beyond, helping students connect more deeply with themselves through mindful movement, breath, and awareness.


Heidi and Connie also co-hosted the “Clearing the Path” retreat in Sedona and will be hosting future retreats together.


Connect and Follow Connie


Website - https://www.connieyoga.com/


Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/17Li5veZAr/?mibextid=wwXIfr


Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fearlessjourney?igsh=MTAxaW42anpoNjE0Yg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

YouTube - https://youtube.com/@connieyoga8267?si=G9P6JikalzrQfgz6

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Yoga, Midlife & Coming Home to Yourself with Connie Raley-Rose


In this episode of Evolving Together, host Heidi Sexton sits down with yoga teacher and retreat leader Connie Raley-Rose for a heartfelt conversation about yoga, healing, emotional release, and the ways we reconnect with ourselves during midlife.


What starts with a few hilarious technology mishaps turns into a deeply grounding discussion about what yoga truly is — far beyond flexibility, poses, or workouts.


Together, Heidi and Connie explore how yoga can help us process grief, stress, trauma, perfectionism, emotional overwhelm, and disconnection from our bodies — all things many of us experience during midlife transitions.


Whether you’re a longtime yogi, yoga-curious, or someone who has always said, “I’m not flexible enough,” this episode offers an accessible and compassionate look at how yoga meets us exactly where we are.


In This Episode:

  • Connie’s unexpected path into yoga through a VHS tape in the 1990s
  • What “vinyasa” actually means
  • Why flexibility is not required to begin yoga
  • The emotional side of yoga and why people sometimes cry during practice
  • How trauma and stress can become stored in the body
  • The difference between gym yoga and deeper yoga practice
  • Finding the right yoga class and teacher for your needs
  • Why comparison has no place in yoga
  • Understanding terms like asana, prana, OM, and namaste
  • How yoga supports connection between body, mind, and spirit
  • Why yoga often finds us during difficult life transitions


Memorable Quote:

“The true yoga finds you.”


Topics Discussed:

  • Vinyasa yoga
  • Emotional healing through movement
  • Breathwork and nervous system regulation
  • Midlife stress and body awareness
  • Yoga teacher certifications explained
  • Self-compassion and grace
  • Spiritual connection through practice
  • Why beginners often feel intimidated — and why they shouldn’t


About Connie Raley-Rose


Connie Raley-Rose teaches yoga classes and leads retreats along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and beyond, helping students connect more deeply with themselves through mindful movement, breath, and awareness.


Heidi and Connie also co-hosted the “Clearing the Path” retreat in Sedona and will be hosting future retreats together.


Connect and Follow Connie


Website - https://www.connieyoga.com/


Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/17Li5veZAr/?mibextid=wwXIfr


Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fearlessjourney?igsh=MTAxaW42anpoNjE0Yg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

YouTube - https://youtube.com/@connieyoga8267?si=G9P6JikalzrQfgz6

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Perfectionism, Control & Learning to Let Go


In this episode of Evolving Together, host Heidi Sexton dives into the exhausting cycle of perfectionism, overthinking, people-pleasing, and the need to control everything around us.


Why do so many of us in midlife still feel like we’re not doing enough, achieving enough, or being enough?


Heidi shares deeply personal stories about growing up walking on eggshells, how perfectionism shaped her adult life, and the mindset shifts that helped her begin releasing the pressure to get everything “right.”


From podcast anxiety to forgotten Thanksgiving desserts to intimidating fashion school professors, this episode is an honest, humorous, and heartfelt reminder that good enough truly can be enough.


In This Episode:

  • The connection between perfectionism and control
  • How childhood experiences can shape perfectionist tendencies
  • Why midlife is the perfect time to release impossible standards
  • The emotional and physical toll of trying to do everything perfectly
  • Fear-based overthinking and “what if” spirals
  • Learning to stop seeking constant approval from others
  • Why taking action matters more than endless planning
  • The difference between healthy effort and unhealthy perfectionism
  • How grace, trust, and awareness help us grow

Four Ways to Release Perfectionism & Control:

  1. Take Action
     Stop overthinking and start doing. Clarity comes through action, not endless analysis.
  2. Release the Idea of a “Perfect Time”
     Better timing exists — perfect timing usually doesn’t.
  3. Trust Yourself
     You are capable of making mistakes, learning, adapting, and surviving setbacks.
  4. Give Yourself Grace
     Planning and caring deeply are strengths — until they become self-punishment.

Memorable Quotes:

“We don’t need more thinking. We need more doing.”

“Good can be good enough.”

“Perfection truly exists in each moment that we become aware.”


Questions to Reflect On:

  • Where am I demanding perfection from myself?
  • Whose judgment am I afraid of?
  • What would happen if I allowed “good enough” to truly be enough?
  • Where could I offer myself more grace?


★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Episode 2 Show Notes

Perfectionism, Control & Learning to Let Go


In this episode of Evolving Together, host Heidi Sexton dives into the exhausting cycle of perfectionism, overthinking, people-pleasing, and the need to control everything around us.


Why do so many of us in midlife still feel like we’re not doing enough, achieving enough, or being enough?


Heidi shares deeply personal stories about growing up walking on eggshells, how perfectionism shaped her adult life, and the mindset shifts that helped her begin releasing the pressure to get everything “right.”


From podcast anxiety to forgotten Thanksgiving desserts to intimidating fashion school professors, this episode is an honest, humorous, and heartfelt reminder that good enough truly can be enough.


In This Episode:

  • The connection between perfectionism and control
  • How childhood experiences can shape perfectionist tendencies
  • Why midlife is the perfect time to release impossible standards
  • The emotional and physical toll of trying to do everything perfectly
  • Fear-based overthinking and “what if” spirals
  • Learning to stop seeking constant approval from others
  • Why taking action matters more than endless planning
  • The difference between healthy effort and unhealthy perfectionism
  • How grace, trust, and awareness help us grow

Four Ways to Release Perfectionism & Control:

  1. Take Action
     Stop overthinking and start doing. Clarity comes through action, not endless analysis.
  2. Release the Idea of a “Perfect Time”
     Better timing exists — perfect timing usually doesn’t.
  3. Trust Yourself
     You are capable of making mistakes, learning, adapting, and surviving setbacks.
  4. Give Yourself Grace
     Planning and caring deeply are strengths — until they become self-punishment.

Memorable Quotes:

“We don’t need more thinking. We need more doing.”

“Good can be good enough.”

“Perfection truly exists in each moment that we become aware.”


Questions to Reflect On:

  • Where am I demanding perfection from myself?
  • Whose judgment am I afraid of?
  • What would happen if I allowed “good enough” to truly be enough?
  • Where could I offer myself more grace?


★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 17 May 2026 00:05:00 -0500 Heidi Sexton Heidi Sexton 1834 Episode 2 Show Notes

Perfectionism, Control & Learning to Let Go


In this episode of Evolving Together, host Heidi Sexton dives into the exhausting cycle of perfectionism, overthinking, people-pleasing, and the need to control everything around us.


Why do so many of us in midlife still feel like we’re not doing enough, achieving enough, or being enough?


Heidi shares deeply personal stories about growing up walking on eggshells, how perfectionism shaped her adult life, and the mindset shifts that helped her begin releasing the pressure to get everything “right.”


From podcast anxiety to forgotten Thanksgiving desserts to intimidating fashion school professors, this episode is an honest, humorous, and heartfelt reminder that good enough truly can be enough.


In This Episode:

  • The connection between perfectionism and control
  • How childhood experiences can shape perfectionist tendencies
  • Why midlife is the perfect time to release impossible standards
  • The emotional and physical toll of trying to do everything perfectly
  • Fear-based overthinking and “what if” spirals
  • Learning to stop seeking constant approval from others
  • Why taking action matters more than endless planning
  • The difference between healthy effort and unhealthy perfectionism
  • How grace, trust, and awareness help us grow

Four Ways to Release Perfectionism & Control:

  1. Take Action
     Stop overthinking and start doing. Clarity comes through action, not endless analysis.
  2. Release the Idea of a “Perfect Time”
     Better timing exists — perfect timing usually doesn’t.
  3. Trust Yourself
     You are capable of making mistakes, learning, adapting, and surviving setbacks.
  4. Give Yourself Grace
     Planning and caring deeply are strengths — until they become self-punishment.

Memorable Quotes:

“We don’t need more thinking. We need more doing.”

“Good can be good enough.”

“Perfection truly exists in each moment that we become aware.”


Questions to Reflect On:

  • Where am I demanding perfection from myself?
  • Whose judgment am I afraid of?
  • What would happen if I allowed “good enough” to truly be enough?
  • Where could I offer myself more grace?


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Welcome to Midlife: Why I Created Evolving Together


In the very first episode of Evolving Together, host Heidi Sexton shares the deeply personal story behind the podcast and the winding road that led her here.


From growing up in New York and working in fashion and acting, to motherhood, teaching, divorce, grief, caregiving, reinvention, and rediscovering purpose in midlife — Heidi opens the door to the honest, messy, beautiful realities so many women experience but rarely talk about openly.


This episode is an invitation to evolve together.


In This Episode:

  • Why midlife can feel like a massive identity shift
  • The perfectionism and fear that delayed starting the podcast
  • How relationships, parenting, aging, and loss reshape us
  • Heidi’s unconventional career path from fashion design to teaching
  • Divorce, grief, caregiving, and finding purpose after upheaval
  • Why community and honest conversations matter in midlife
  • Learning to align life with your values
  • Creating space for growth, healing, laughter, and support


Memorable Quotes:

“Midlife magnifies and shines the light on all the gaps and wounds that we shoved down or thought we healed.”


“Growth usually sucks while you’re going through it.”


“We are still here, and it’s up to us to make a difference with the life we’re given.”

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator

Patreon – Evolving Together


Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


TicToc - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/


★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Episode 1 Show Notes


Welcome to Midlife: Why I Created Evolving Together


In the very first episode of Evolving Together, host Heidi Sexton shares the deeply personal story behind the podcast and the winding road that led her here.


From growing up in New York and working in fashion and acting, to motherhood, teaching, divorce, grief, caregiving, reinvention, and rediscovering purpose in midlife — Heidi opens the door to the honest, messy, beautiful realities so many women experience but rarely talk about openly.


This episode is an invitation to evolve together.


In This Episode:

  • Why midlife can feel like a massive identity shift
  • The perfectionism and fear that delayed starting the podcast
  • How relationships, parenting, aging, and loss reshape us
  • Heidi’s unconventional career path from fashion design to teaching
  • Divorce, grief, caregiving, and finding purpose after upheaval
  • Why community and honest conversations matter in midlife
  • Learning to align life with your values
  • Creating space for growth, healing, laughter, and support


Memorable Quotes:

“Midlife magnifies and shines the light on all the gaps and wounds that we shoved down or thought we healed.”


“Growth usually sucks while you’re going through it.”


“We are still here, and it’s up to us to make a difference with the life we’re given.”

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator

Patreon – Evolving Together


Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


TicToc - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/


★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 17 May 2026 00:01:00 -0500 Heidi Sexton Heidi Sexton 1052 Episode 1 Show Notes


Welcome to Midlife: Why I Created Evolving Together


In the very first episode of Evolving Together, host Heidi Sexton shares the deeply personal story behind the podcast and the winding road that led her here.


From growing up in New York and working in fashion and acting, to motherhood, teaching, divorce, grief, caregiving, reinvention, and rediscovering purpose in midlife — Heidi opens the door to the honest, messy, beautiful realities so many women experience but rarely talk about openly.


This episode is an invitation to evolve together.


In This Episode:

  • Why midlife can feel like a massive identity shift
  • The perfectionism and fear that delayed starting the podcast
  • How relationships, parenting, aging, and loss reshape us
  • Heidi’s unconventional career path from fashion design to teaching
  • Divorce, grief, caregiving, and finding purpose after upheaval
  • Why community and honest conversations matter in midlife
  • Learning to align life with your values
  • Creating space for growth, healing, laughter, and support


Memorable Quotes:

“Midlife magnifies and shines the light on all the gaps and wounds that we shoved down or thought we healed.”


“Growth usually sucks while you’re going through it.”


“We are still here, and it’s up to us to make a difference with the life we’re given.”

About the Podcast


Evolving Together is a space for candid conversations about all the messy things happening in midlife — relationships, identity shifts, parenting, grief, health, purpose, reinvention, and everything in between.

Together, we learn, laugh, cry, question things, and evolve with zero judgment.



Support the Podcast

Love what you’re hearing? Support the show and join the community on Patreon, either free or through one of the tiers; Groupie or Collaborator

Patreon – Evolving Together


Depending on whether you have a free membership or tiered, Patreon members may receive:

  • Early access to episodes
  • Bonus “Mindful Midlife Moment” episodes
  • Community chats
  • Extended guest conversations
  • Opportunities to submit stories and questions for future episodes

Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.


Find and Follow Evolving Together on...

Facebook - facebook.com/evolvingtogetherpodcast/


Instagram - instagram.com/evolving.together.podcast/


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Evolving.Together.Podcast


TicToc - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvingtogether.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-95t6IEQmA4U


Evolving Together Website - https://evolvingtogether.transistor.fm/


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Evolving Together is THE podcast for navigating midlife with honesty, humor, and heart. Host Heidi Sexton explores relationships, self-compassion, and the messy, meaningful transitions that show up in midlife. Through personal reflections and candid conversations with friends and experts, no topic is off limits; grief, divorce, changing bodies, intimacy, identity shifts and everything in between. Join us as we evolve together through insight, connection and community.

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Evolving Together is THE podcast for navigating midlife with honesty, humor, and heart. Host Heidi Sexton explores relationships, self-compassion, and the messy, meaningful transitions that show up in midlife. Through personal reflections and candid conversations with friends and experts, no topic is off limits; grief, divorce, changing bodies, intimacy, identity shifts and everything in between. Join us as we evolve together through insight, connection and community.

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Evolving Together is THE podcast for navigating midlife with honesty, humor, and heart. Host Heidi Sexton explores relationships, self-compassion, and the messy, meaningful transitions that show up in midlife. Through personal reflections and candid conversations with friends and experts, no topic is off limits; grief, divorce, changing bodies, intimacy, identity shifts and everything in between. Join us as we evolve together through insight, connection and community.

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