Dare On with Jodi

Jodi Silverman
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💜You did the mom thing—and you did it well. Now the house is quieter, the roles have shifted, and you're asking: What’s next for me? Whether you're navigating an empty nest, moving through divorce or widowhood, facing a career pivot, or simply longing to reconnect with your true self in midlife—this space is for you. Welcome to Dare On with Jodi, the podcast for midlife women who are ready to dare more, doubt less, and live fully. I’m Jodi Silverman—speaker, mindset coach, and your personal cheerleader for this next chapter of life. Every Thursday, you’ll hear real stories of reinvention, heartfelt solo episodes, and conversations that spark courage, confidence, and connection.  We talk midlife pivots, purpose, self-talk, happiness (yes, it’s possible!), and all the messy magic in between—sprinkled with a little woo and a lot of heart. If you're craving more you in your life, this is your space. 🎧So grab your earbuds and let’s make Thursdays your favorite day of the week. Dare On, my friend.💜 👉 Love the podcast? Come join the conversation. Subscribe to Dare On with Jodi on Substack for weekly inspiration, behind-the-scenes stories, exclusive notes, and a community of women daring more, doubting less, and living fully.   See ya over there: https://dareonwithjodi.substack.com/ Heart to Heart:   Jodi Silverman is a certified life coach who’s here to walk beside you with encouragement and support. That said, she’s not a therapist or medical professional. If you’re facing something that needs clinical care or deeper healing, please don’t hesitate to connect with a trusted therapist or healthcare provider. You’re not alone, and you’re so worth that kind of care.  

  1. 4d ago

    Can I Be Happy When Someone I Love Is Hurting? Ep#171

    You Can Hold the Hard and the JoyHave you ever felt guilty for experiencing joy when someone you love is hurting—or when your own life feels incredibly hard? I know that feeling. And in this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing what my sister-in-law Debbie taught me about grief, joy, fear, hope, and continuing to live even when life gives you something you never would have chosen. Debbie lived for 25 years with metastatic breast cancer. She never taught me to pretend the hard wasn’t hard. She taught me that the hard doesn’t have to take everything else with it. In This Episode, You’ll Discover Why experiencing joy during a hard season doesn’t mean you’re ignoring your painHow Debbie taught me that grief and gratitude, fear and hope, sadness and joy can exist at the same timeThe difference between telling yourself a fake story and a hopeful oneWhy acceptance is not the same as giving upWhat I mean when I talk about choosing to “live forward”One simple question to ask when the hard thing has become the only thing you can see Resources & Links Mentioned Come Home to the Dare On Circle HERE Two amazing organizations supporting those with Breast Cancer and those who Support and Care for them. Living Beyond Breast Cancer(LBBC): Click HERE Unite for HER: Click HERE Connect with Jodi: ☎️ Have something you want to tell me? I want to hear your voice! Did something in this episode hit home? Have a question you want me to answer? A story you want to share? Or maybe you want to tell me about a dare you’re taking in your own life. Leave me a voice message! Your question or story might even inspire a future episode—or, with your permission, be shared on the podcast. 👉 Click here to leave Jodi a voice message Website: jodisilverman.com Facebook: facebook.com/jodibsilverman Substack: dareonwithjodi.substack.com Send me a quick note/message- what stood out in this episode! 🎙️ You've been listening to me—now I want to meet YOU.  Join me on Substack, where Dare On goes beyond the podcast.  We're having real conversations about midlife, what's next, the things we're struggling with, and the lives we still want to create. You'll find live gatherings, connection, encouragement. Subscribe for FREE and come introduce yourself HERE I can't wait to meet Subscribe to my Substack HERE Step into the Dare On Circle HERE

  2. Sep 24

    Simple, Not Stressful: Amy Cobb’s Guide to Holiday-Ready Home Organization -Ep#170

    If the thought of the holidays sends your stress levels through the roof before you’ve even bought a single gift — this episode is for you. Professional home organizer Amy Cobb joins Jodi Silverman to share her “simple, not stressful” approach to decluttering and organizing your home before the holiday chaos begins. This isn’t about perfection — it’s about building systems that actually stick. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Why most organizing systems fail (and the one principle that makes them last)How to create a “holiday landing zone” so gifts, wrapping supplies, and decorations don’t take over your homeThe Notes app trick that eliminates “I forgot what I bought” foreverHow to do a pre-holiday declutter — and where to start if you’ve been putting it offHow to set gift boundaries with loved ones without hurting feelings (and what to suggest instead)Why ditching holiday “perfection” is the best gift you can give yourself this seasonAbout Amy Cobb: Amy Cobb is a professional home organizer whose philosophy, “simple, not stressful,” has helped families create calm, functional spaces that actually work for their real lives. She believes every organizing system should be tailored to how you — and your family — naturally move through your day. You can follow her on Instagram at @minimal_means for before-and-after transformations and practical daily tips. Resources & Links Mentioned: Follow Amy on Instagram: @minimal_meansNotes app tip: You can create spreadsheet-style columns inside the iPhone Notes app to track gifts by recipient — great for year-round gift planningFacebook “Buy Nothing” groups: Search for a local group to donate holiday decor, ornaments, and unused items to neighbors in needAmy’s dare: Pick one small area of your home today — a drawer, a cabinet, your desk — reset it, and notice how you feelConnect with Jodi: Website: https://jodisilverman.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodi_silverman/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jodibsilverman/Podcast: https://dareonwithjodi.buzzsprout.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DareOnwithJodiSend me a quick note/message- what stood out in this episode! 🎙️ You've been listening to me—now I want to meet YOU.  Join me on Substack, where Dare On goes beyond the podcast.  We're having real conversations about midlife, what's next, the things we're struggling with, and the lives we still want to create. You'll find live gatherings, connection, encouragement. Subscribe for FREE and come introduce yourself HERE I can't wait to meet Subscribe to my Substack HERE Step into the Dare On Circle HERE

  3. Sep 17

    The Quiet Cost of Losing Your Mightiness with Mihika - Ep#169

    You’re getting everything done. You’re showing up for everyone. You’re carrying the kids, work, relationships, aging parents, friendships, the house, the expectations…and somehow, you’re still wondering why you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. Here’s the question: What is all that “holding it together” costing you? In this episode of Dare On with Jodi, Jodi sits down with burnout prevention coach and speaker Mihika to talk about the quiet cost of living in a constant state of doing—and how to reclaim what Mihika calls your mightiness. Mihika defines mightiness as your mental and emotional muscle: your resilience, your grit, your ability to stay connected to your convictions, and your capacity to keep moving forward even when life gets hard. And reclaiming it doesn’t require blowing up your life. It can start with one tiny—but mighty—step. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why high-performing women are especially vulnerable to burnout and overwhelmWhat Mihika calls the “mental backpack” and why yours may feel so damn heavyThe hidden cost of constantly thinking about what you should be doingWhy burnout can rob you of your mental peace, presence, memories, and joyHow to stop letting the long-term vision overwhelm you and focus on one small step insteadMihika’s ARC Method for protecting your mental peace:A — Affirm: Build yourself up with affirmations you can actually believeR — Release & Reflect: Safely unload what you’re carrying and look back with perspectiveC — Commit: Practice these habits for 90 days so they have a chance to stickA surprisingly powerful way to use your phone’s voice memo or video feature to change your self-talkWhy affirmations don’t have to be things you wish were true—they can remind you of what you already know is true about yourselfHow Mihika’s Mighty Reflections Journal helps you track gratitude, identify your support system, and notice patterns in your moodsWhat life can begin to feel like when you prioritize yourself without apologizingYour Dare for the week: do something that takes you outside your comfort zone Your Dare This week, choose one thing that stretches you outside your comfort zone. Call the friend you haven’t spoken to in forever. Go to the networking event where you don’t know anyone. Or pick up your phone, turn on the camera, look yourself in the eye, and say something you genuinely like about yourself. You don’t need a giant leap. Tiny steps practiced consistently can lead to mighty change. Resources Mentioned 7-Day Self-Talk Mini Reset HERE: https://www.dareonwithjodi.com/7dayselftalkreset. If your inner critic has been running the show lately, grab Jodi’s free 7-Day Self-Talk Mini Reset. Start noticing—and changing—the way you speak to yourself. Connect with Mihika: Connect with Mihika HERE: www.1mightymama.com Grab her Mighty Reflections Journal HERE: www.mightyreflections.com And if this conversation made you think, OMGosh, this is me, send it to a woman who’s carrying a little too much in her own mental backpack. Because holding everything together shouldn’t cost you your peace. Dare more. Doubt less. Live fully. Follow, Subscribe and Connect with Jodi on Substack HERE: dareonwithjodi.substack.com/subscribe Send me a quick note/message- what stood out in this episode! 🎙️ You've been listening to me—now I want to meet YOU.  Join me on Substack, where Dare On goes beyond the podcast.  We're having real conversations about midlife, what's next, the things we're struggling with, and the lives we still want to create. You'll find live gatherings, connection, encouragement. Subscribe for FREE and come introduce yourself HERE I can't wait to meet Subscribe to my Substack HERE Step into the Dare On Circle HERE

  4. Sep 10

    Midlife Career Change: What If What Works Doesn’t Fit Anymore? - Ep#168

    Thinking about a midlife career change can feel especially scary when your current career isn’t failing—it just doesn’t feel like you anymore. Jodi Silverman talks with Susan Guthrie about recognizing career misalignment, redefining success in midlife, and using curiosity instead of a complete life overhaul to begin figuring out what’s next. If you’ve been wondering whether you’re burned out, stuck, or simply ready for a new chapter, this conversation offers a different way to think about midlife reinvention. In This Episode, You’ll Discover Why walking away from something successful can be harder than leaving something that failedHow Susan recognized that her successful litigation career was draining rather than energizing herWhy a midlife career change doesn’t have to begin with a giant leapHow curiosity can help you discover what energizes you nowWhy Susan views living your best life as creating alignment between your work, values, and energyHow small experiments can unexpectedly lead to an entirely new chapter About Susan Guthrie Susan Guthrie spent decades building a successful family law litigation practice before recognizing that the constant conflict of that work no longer aligned with the life she wanted. She moved into mediation and eventually expanded her work into teaching, podcasting, writing, consulting, and helping professionals build successful practices—creating a career that better reflects who she is today. Resources & Links Mentioned Susan Guthrie’s Free Guide: Your Next Chapter Starts Here: A Midlife Reinvention Clarity Guide HEREThe guide includes an Energy and Impact Audit, prompts to identify transferable strengths, and a framework for taking a first step toward meaningful change.LAST CALL: Dare On Empowerment Retreat with Jodi Silverman & CJ Stasik September 18–20, 2026 at Himalayan Institute, Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania. Get more details here by clicking this link:  dareontowhatsnext.com/dare-on-retreat-2026 Connect with Jodi Website: jodisilverman.comFacebook: facebook.com/jodibsilvermanSubstack: dareonwithjodi.substack.comSend me a quick note/message- what stood out in this episode! 🎙️ You've been listening to me—now I want to meet YOU.  Join me on Substack, where Dare On goes beyond the podcast.  We're having real conversations about midlife, what's next, the things we're struggling with, and the lives we still want to create. You'll find live gatherings, connection, encouragement. Subscribe for FREE and come introduce yourself HERE I can't wait to meet Subscribe to my Substack HERE Step into the Dare On Circle HERE

  5. Sep 4

    Empty Nest Transition: What Do I Do With All This Time?- Ep#167

    Empty Nest Transition: What Do I Do With All This Time? The empty nest transition can hit hardest when the house gets quiet and the hours that once belonged to your kids suddenly stretch out in front of you. I know that feeling—the sadness, the silence, and that uncomfortable question: What am I supposed to do now? In this solo episode, I’m sharing how I learned to reclaim what I call the Witching Hour—those 4–7 p.m. hours that once revolved around dinner, practices, homework, rides, and everyone else’s needs—and begin seeing that open space as an invitation to rediscover myself. In This Episode, You'll Discover Why the quiet hours of the empty nest can feel so unexpectedly hardHow I moved from “What am I supposed to do now?” to “What do I WANT to do?”Why feeling sad about your changing role doesn’t mean something is wrongThe old beliefs about productivity and busyness that can make newfound freedom uncomfortableMy DARE Journey: Decide, Awaken, Reimagine, ExperienceHow one small change during your own “Witching Hour” can help you start creating a next chapter that feels like yours Resources & Links Mentioned 4-Step Guide to Rediscovering You HERE Dare On Circle Membership Community HERE The Dare On community is a gathering place for women navigating midlife who want to make new friends, feel seen and heard, and have a place to belong. Connect with Jodi Website: jodisilverman.com Facebook: facebook.com/jodibsilverman Substack: dareonwithjodi.substack.com Send me a quick note/message- what stood out in this episode! 🎙️ You've been listening to me—now I want to meet YOU.  Join me on Substack, where Dare On goes beyond the podcast.  We're having real conversations about midlife, what's next, the things we're struggling with, and the lives we still want to create. You'll find live gatherings, connection, encouragement. Subscribe for FREE and come introduce yourself HERE I can't wait to meet Subscribe to my Substack HERE Step into the Dare On Circle HERE

  6. Aug 27

    Why You’re Not Sabotaging Yourself — Your Nervous System Is Protecting You (with Theresa Lear-Levine) - Ep#166

    You’ve done the mindset work. You know what you want. So why does something keep stopping you? In this eye-opening conversation, nervous system and mindset coach Theresa Lear-Levine explains the missing layer that most personal growth work skips entirely — and why the gap between what you consciously want and what your body will actually allow is not a willpower problem. It’s a safety problem. This one will change the way you see yourself. In This Episode, You’ll Discover Why your nervous system organizes around your identity — and how that keeps you unconsciously resisting the very things you say you wantThe difference between “results you intellectually desire” and “results you’re available to receive” — and why that distinction is everythingHow to spot the fingerprints your patterns leave behind (procrastination, people-pleasing, cutting your momentum off right when it’s building)Why mindset work and positive affirmations alone aren’t enough — and what has to happen at the body level for real change to stickWhat EFT tapping is, how it works, and why Theresa says you can shift your stress response in three minutes or lessThe identity crisis that hits when the kids leave home — and why the nervous system can make freedom feel terrifying instead of freeingTheresa’s dare: stop overriding yourself for one day and notice what comes upBONUS: A free EFT tapping session Jodi and Theresa recorded together on “Who am I in midlife if not a mom?” — linked in the show notesAbout Theresa Lear-Levine Theresa Lear-Levine is a mindset and nervous system coach, EFT tapping practitioner, and hypnotherapist who helps high-achieving women close the gap between what they consciously want and what their body and behavior will actually allow. After years of being high-functioning on the outside while running on anxiety and perfectionism on the inside, Theresa discovered the tools that finally created lasting change — and now she helps other women do the same. Resources & Links Mentioned Free EFT Tapping Session with Theresa & Jodi — Who Am I in Midlife if Not a Mom?Midlife Happiness QuizConnect with Jodi Website: jodisilverman.comInstagram: @jodi_silvermanMoms Who Dare Facebook CommunitySend me a quick note/message- what stood out in this episode! 🎙️ You've been listening to me—now I want to meet YOU.  Join me on Substack, where Dare On goes beyond the podcast.  We're having real conversations about midlife, what's next, the things we're struggling with, and the lives we still want to create. You'll find live gatherings, connection, encouragement. Subscribe for FREE and come introduce yourself HERE I can't wait to meet Subscribe to my Substack HERE Step into the Dare On Circle HERE

  7. Aug 20

    The Law of Grace: Why You Don't Have to Earn the Magic with Jean Slatter - Ep#165

    What if miracles aren't something you have to manifest — but something you're already swimming in? In this episode, spiritual teacher and Hiring the Heavens author Jean Slatter introduces the Law of Grace: the third and most overlooked law in the trinity of Lights, Camera, Action — and why it may explain every miracle, turnaround, and unexpected breakthrough you've ever witnessed. This is the conversation that will change how you see divine support, synchronicity, and your own capacity for transformation in midlife. In This Episode, You'll Discover: What the Law of Grace is — and why it's completely different from the Law of AttractionThe "Lights, Camera, Action" trinity of three laws operating in every moment of your lifeWhy Hiring the Heavens was never about the Law of Attraction (and what it was really tapping into all along)Jean's shoulder pain miracle — a real-life story of grace in actionThe 2-word phrase that opens the door to infinite possibility: "I wonder"Why we're not here to learn lessons — we're here to createHow to start a 30-day "I Wonder" challenge to invite grace into your daily lifeThe Grace Immersion 40-day meditation membership and how to access itAbout Jean Slatter Jean Slatter is the author of Hiring the Heavens, an intuitive teacher, counselor, and creator of the Creative Mystic programs, with more than 30 years of experience helping people connect with higher guidance and live with greater clarity, purpose, and synchronicity. She is known for her practical and uplifting approach to spiritual connection, including her "Hiring the Heavens" method, which teaches people how to consciously partner with divine support in everyday life. Jean's new book on the Law of Grace is coming soon. Resources & Links Mentioned Grace Immersion membership — starts with a 40-day meditation in GraceJodi's Free Midlife Happiness QuizLast week's episode with Jean Slatter on Hiring the Heavens Connect with Jodi WebsiteSubstack- something big is about to happen here.Send me a quick note/message- what stood out in this episode! 🎙️ You've been listening to me—now I want to meet YOU.  Join me on Substack, where Dare On goes beyond the podcast.  We're having real conversations about midlife, what's next, the things we're struggling with, and the lives we still want to create. You'll find live gatherings, connection, encouragement. Subscribe for FREE and come introduce yourself HERE I can't wait to meet Subscribe to my Substack HERE Step into the Dare On Circle HERE

  8. Aug 13

    Hiring the Heavens: How to Partner with an Unseen Workforce for Your Everyday Life with Jean Slatter - Ep#164

    What if you could hire a spiritual mechanic, a heavenly PR agent, or a cosmic committee to help you navigate midlife — and it didn't require perfection, worthiness, or even saying "thank you" first? In this episode, Hiring the Heavens author Jean Slatter joins Jodi to talk about how to consciously partner with the unseen dimension to bring more synchronicity, support, and joy into your everyday life. Whether you're spiritual or spirituality-curious, this conversation will shift the way you ask for help — forever. In This Episode, You'll Discover: Jean's jaw-dropping "histamine moment" — the accidental encounter that launched her spiritual journeyHow she supported her family of four for 10 years without ever hiring a physical employeeWhy you don't have to be worthy, unselfish, or in gratitude to ask for helpThe truth about wanting — and why desire is NOT selfish (it's how you were created)How to build your own heavenly committee for every area of your lifeThe car story: how a broken-down engine made it 3 hours home without being fixedJodi's Valentine's Day miracle — two seats at the bar on the busiest night of the yearWhat to do after you ask (hint: pay attention and don't make it cumbersome)Jean's free Hiring the Heavens Tips e-book and how to grab it for freeAbout Jean Slatter Jean Slatter is the author of Hiring the Heavens, an intuitive teacher, counselor, and creator of the Creative Mystic programs, with more than 30 years of experience helping people connect with higher guidance and live with greater clarity, purpose, and synchronicity. She is known for her practical and uplifting approach to spiritual connection, including her "Hiring the Heavens" method, which teaches people how to consciously partner with divine support in everyday life. Resources & Links Mentioned Jean Slatter's book: Hiring the Heavens — grab your copy HEREJean's free Hiring the Heavens Tips e-book  HERE  Use Code: TipsFREENext week's episode: Jean Slatter returns to talk about the Law of Grace — don't miss it!Jodi's Free Midlife Happiness QuizConnect with Jodi WebsiteSubstackSend me a quick note/message- what stood out in this episode! 🎙️ You've been listening to me—now I want to meet YOU.  Join me on Substack, where Dare On goes beyond the podcast.  We're having real conversations about midlife, what's next, the things we're struggling with, and the lives we still want to create. You'll find live gatherings, connection, encouragement. Subscribe for FREE and come introduce yourself HERE I can't wait to meet Subscribe to my Substack HERE Step into the Dare On Circle HERE

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💜You did the mom thing—and you did it well. Now the house is quieter, the roles have shifted, and you're asking: What’s next for me? Whether you're navigating an empty nest, moving through divorce or widowhood, facing a career pivot, or simply longing to reconnect with your true self in midlife—this space is for you. Welcome to Dare On with Jodi, the podcast for midlife women who are ready to dare more, doubt less, and live fully. I’m Jodi Silverman—speaker, mindset coach, and your personal cheerleader for this next chapter of life. Every Thursday, you’ll hear real stories of reinvention, heartfelt solo episodes, and conversations that spark courage, confidence, and connection.  We talk midlife pivots, purpose, self-talk, happiness (yes, it’s possible!), and all the messy magic in between—sprinkled with a little woo and a lot of heart. If you're craving more you in your life, this is your space. 🎧So grab your earbuds and let’s make Thursdays your favorite day of the week. Dare On, my friend.💜 👉 Love the podcast? Come join the conversation. Subscribe to Dare On with Jodi on Substack for weekly inspiration, behind-the-scenes stories, exclusive notes, and a community of women daring more, doubting less, and living fully.   See ya over there: https://dareonwithjodi.substack.com/ Heart to Heart:   Jodi Silverman is a certified life coach who’s here to walk beside you with encouragement and support. That said, she’s not a therapist or medical professional. If you’re facing something that needs clinical care or deeper healing, please don’t hesitate to connect with a trusted therapist or healthcare provider. You’re not alone, and you’re so worth that kind of care.  

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  • Creator
    Jodi Silverman
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    183
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Dare On with Jodi
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