EP 137 | Time to Say Goodbye

About this episode

Deb returns after a three-month break to discuss her energy changes and the difficult decision to say goodbye to the podcast.

I’m back after a three-month pause to own what happened, explain why my energy changed, and share what I’m choosing to prioritize now. I also say the hard part out loud: I think it’s time to say goodbye to the podcast, even though I still love it. • Ghosting the show and why it wasn’t intentional • Knee replacement recovery realities, physical therapy load, and support at home • Family changes, pivoting when plans don’t work, and preparing to become a grandma • Accepting limited energy...

People in this episode

Host: Deb

Topics covered

• podcast farewell
• personal growth
• health recovery
• family changes
• energy management

Keywords

• family
• podcast
• energy change
• knee replacement
• grandma
• physical therapy
• personal priorities

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