In this episode, Elizabeth invites you into a gentler rhythm of summer, one that’s not defined by packed calendars, family vacations, or Instagram-worthy plans. Instead, she explores what it means to reclaim summer as a childless woman and lean into a slower, more intentional pace.

From backyard mornings to feel-good K-dramas (need to know a good one? Send Elizabeth a DM and she'll give you recs!), Elizabeth shares what her version of summer joy looks like, and why giving yourself permission to rest isn’t laziness...it’s radical self-love. Whether you’re craving ease, healing, or simply a season that feels good for your soul, this episode reminds you that your summer gets to look like yours. No guilt, no pressure Just presence.

What you’ll hear:

• Why summer can look different (and freeing!) for those without kids
• How to embrace ease instead of productivity
• Ways to reclaim childlike joy through simple pleasures
• The healing power of doing “nothing” and choosing slow living
• Why K-dramas are Elizabeth’s new favorite mental escape (with recs!)
• Encouragement to release the “shoulds” and follow what feels good

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After the amazing response to our fireside chat around Mother’s Day, I'm doing a summer series, and I am so excited for this! The theme for this first Fireside Chat is "Life Pivots." I'm hosting this conversation on Friday, July 11th 5pm Pacific Time, with two special guests who've navigated this terrain. We'll discuss the identity challenges that come with childlessness and how to rebuild a life that feels meaningful when Plan A falls through…And I think it’s conversations like this that our community needs. Click on the link below to learn more and sign up for free! I hope you will join us live.

https://bychance.myflodesk.com/1-summerfiresidechat