Have you ever found yourself stuck in the routine of life checking off the boxes, doing everything you’re “supposed to,” but quietly wondering, is this really all there is? If so, you're going to love this conversation. I sat down with my new friend Jodi Silverman, the dynamic founder of the ‘Moms Who Dare’ community, and we talked all about rediscovering purpose, confidence, and joy through something so simple and so powerful: daring.

But don’t worry, we’re not talking about jumping out of planes. These are doable dares, things like smiling at a stranger, saying yes to something new, laughing more often, or simply getting quiet enough to hear yourself again. Jodi walked me through her five foundational dares and how they can help us feel more connected, creative, and truly alive. We also explored how so many of us were taught to be serious growing up and how that seriousness may be costing us our joy.

This conversation was both lighthearted and deeply meaningful. We laughed, we reflected, and we both shared personal stories of stepping out of our comfort zones. If you’ve been feeling a little flat or disconnected from your sense of fun and purpose, you’ll walk away from this episode with real, tangible ways to shift your energy and start feeling more like you again.

Jodi also shared her amazing “30 Days of Doable Dares” freebie, which you can grab to start your own daring journey today. And if your health or your life doesn’t quite feel like your own anymore, I want you to know that you’re not alone. I invite you to schedule one of my “I know what to do, I’m just not doing it” strategy calls, designed for exactly this moment in life. The link is in the show notes. Until next time, keep daring.

A natural optimist, Jodi believes midlife isn’t about slowing down—it’s about stepping up! Moms Who Dare® is the go-to space for women ready to embrace adventure, purpose, and possibility. She also hosts Beyond Empty Nest, a top-ranked podcast that helps women navigate midlife with confidence, connection, and a little daring. Here, we believe DARING—stepping outside your comfort zone and trying new things—is the key to rediscovering yourself.

• How five simple, everyday “doable dares” like smiling, laughing, and playing can boost your mood, confidence, and overall well-being.

• Why stepping slightly out of your comfort zone can be the key to rediscovering purpose, connection, and fun in midlife.

• How to break free from the pressure to “be serious” and instead embrace joy, creativity, and authentic emotional expression.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://elizabethsherman.com/228

You think the problem is food. Or maybe it’s your lack of motivation. If only you had more discipline, or found the right plan, then everything would finally fall into place—right?

But what if the real reason you’re not making progress isn’t about food, or workouts, or willpower?

In this episode of Total Health in Midlife, I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s really getting in the way of your health habits—and it’s probably not what you think. From skipping workouts to stress eating yogurt by the tub (yes, I’ve been there), we’re diving into why so many smart, capable women are solving for the wrong problem… and how that keeps us stuck in patterns that don’t serve us.

If you’ve ever said, “I know what to do, I just don’t do it,” this episode is your invitation to rethink everything you thought was the issue.

Because once you see what’s really underneath the inconsistency, change becomes possible.

• Why willpower isn’t your problem (and never was)

• How cultural conditioning sets women up to misdiagnose health struggles

• A simple mindset shift that makes healthy habits more doable and sustainable

Have you ever caught yourself wondering, How did I get here? You're doing all the right things, checking off the to-do list, showing up for everyone else but somehow, your own joy feels like an afterthought. In this episode of the Total Health in Midlife Podcast, I sit down with Debbie Heiser, Chief Igniter of The Lit Up Life, to talk about what it really takes to build a business and a life that feels fully aligned and lit up from the inside out.

Debbie and I talk about what it means to live in integrity with yourself while making good money doing work you love. We explore how so many of us, especially women, have been conditioned to downplay what we want, to stay small, and to avoid being "too much." Debbie shares how learning to own your desires, trust your decisions, and flip the script on guilt and second-guessing can completely transform not just your business, but your sense of freedom and purpose.

I also loved diving into our relationship with money and productivity, how we're praised for being busy, and how we often sacrifice self-care in favor of checking things off the list. Debbie shares her personal story of replacing a goal to “lose weight” with a much more inspiring vision: skiing at age 80. That simple mindset shift led her to take action with joy, not dread something I know so many of us need to hear.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, burned out, or unsure of what the next phase of your life or business should look like, this conversation will help you reconnect with your inner compass. It’s not about hustling harder, it’s about stepping into your clarity, honoring what lights you up, and creating a life that supports who you really are.

Debbie Heiser is the Chief Igniter at The Lit Up Life; helping men and women make a lot of money, doing what they love without sacrificing what's important to them. She loves helping people transform so they can lead a juicy, lit up life. She also teaches leadership at Gonzaga University, drawing on her 20+ years as an executive in Corporate America.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://elizabethsherman.com/226

• How to identify what you truly want beyond the labels, roles, and people-pleasing, and design a business that supports the life you envision.

• Why busy doesn’t equal productive, and how shifting to inspired, values-aligned action can create more freedom, joy, and financial success.

• How to reframe your relationship with money, trust your own decisions, and confidently take up space without guilt or apology.