New Roads, New Rules

Terri Cavanaugh and Sandi Ferreira

Life is full of twists, turns, and unexpected detours, but every new path is a chance to rewrite the rules. New Roads, New Rules is the podcast where women come together to talk, laugh, and lift each other up through life’s transitions. Whether it’s a career shift, the end of a relationship, or the start of something new, we’re here to navigate it all with honesty, humor, and a whole lot of empowerment. Join us each week as we share real stories, bold conversations, and the kind of support you’d expect from your best friends. Because no matter where life takes us, we’re in this together. New paths. New possibilities. New rules. Let’s go! 🚀✨

  1. 5D AGO

    Season 4 Episode 2- Dating Again—or Choosing Peace?

    Send us a text Season 4 • Episode 2 Dating Again—or Choosing Peace? Getting Back Out There After Years of Being Married This episode gets a little spicier—and a lot more honest. In Episode 2, Terri and Sandi step straight into the conversation most women have quietly in their heads but rarely say out loud: after a long marriage ends… are you supposed to start dating again, or is choosing peace the real glow-up? From the very first minute, this one leans in. No fixing. No timelines. No “you’ll find someone when you least expect it” energy. Just two women in very different seasons telling the truth about what life actually feels like on the other side of marriage. One host re-enters the dating world—eyes wide open, boundaries locked, nervous system protected. The other closes the door completely… and isn’t apologizing for it. What unfolds is a raw, funny, slightly uncomfortable conversation about identity loss, dating culture shock, emotional labor, red flags we didn’t even know existed, and why peace might be the most expensive thing a woman owns. 🔥 Expect candid confessions  🔥 A few “did she really just say that?” moments  🔥 Truth bombs about chemistry vs. chaos  🔥 And a tension-filled question with no right answer This isn’t an episode about whether you should date. It’s about whether you’re being honest about the season you’re in. And fair warning—this conversation isn’t for everyone.  But if it hits… it really hits. 🎧 Listen with an open mind. Or a locked door.  Both are valid. Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow New Roads, New Rules on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and empowering discussions. Join our community of incredible women and be part of the conversation on: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/share/15bRmEcYP2/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram- @newroadsnewrules Website: https://www.newroadsnewrules.com/ We can't wait to connect with you! Remember, every new journey begins with a single step, and we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way. New paths. New possibilities. New rules. Let’s go! 🚀✨

    45 min
  2. JAN 27

    Season 4 Episode 1-The year of YES!

    Send us a text Season 4 • Episode 1 New Roads, New Rules: The Year of YES — Trusting Yourself Without Overthinking Everything What if this is the year you stop second-guessing yourself? Season 4 kicks off with a bold (but very intentional) theme: The Year of YES. Not the reckless, burn-it-all-down kind of yes—but the kind that comes from self-trust, lived experience, and finally loosening the grip on overthinking everything. In this episode, Sandi and Terri dig into why so many women—especially in midlife—feel stuck in analysis mode, replaying every decision, anticipating every worst-case scenario, and carrying the weight of everyone else’s needs before their own. We talk about how overthinking became our default… and why it doesn’t have to stay that way. You’ll hear real talk, relatable stories, a little humor, and a powerful reframe of what “yes” actually means in this season of life. This isn’t about saying yes to more chaos—it’s about saying yes on purpose. With boundaries. With clarity. With confidence. ✨ Expect mindset shifts  ✨ A fresh way to think about control vs. flexibility  ✨ A simple filter to help you decide what deserves your yes  ✨ And a rule you’ll want to carry with you all year If you’ve been waiting for a sign, permission, or a push to trust yourself again… this episode might just be it. 🚗 Buckle up, Roadies. Season 4 starts here. Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow New Roads, New Rules on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and empowering discussions. Join our community of incredible women and be part of the conversation on: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/share/15bRmEcYP2/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram- @newroadsnewrules Website: https://www.newroadsnewrules.com/ We can't wait to connect with you! Remember, every new journey begins with a single step, and we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way. New paths. New possibilities. New rules. Let’s go! 🚀✨

    36 min
  3. JAN 20

    Replay week 2-Living Life with Intention, featuring special guest, Tami Palmer

    Send us a text 🚨 REPLAY WEEK #2 — And Roadies, this one is ESSENTIAL LISTENING. We’re still on our two-week break (hydrating, reflecting, and definitely not starting our resolutions yet), but today we’re replaying one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had on the show. If you missed it? Fix that now. If you heard it already? Trust us… it hits even harder the second time. This week, we revisit “Living Life With Intention,” featuring the incredible Tami — Career & Life Coach, Writer, Retreat Leader, founder of Greyzone Mentoring, and author of The Greyzone: Insights on Leading Your Career with Intention (which, by the way, won a freaking 2025 Nautilus Book Award because she’s just that good). In this episode, Sandi & Terri dive into: ✨ Why intention matters more than perfection  ✨ How to stop living on autopilot  ✨ What’s actually holding you back (spoiler: it’s usually not what you think) ✨ How to lead your career — and your life — with clarity instead of chaos ✨ And why women giving themselves permission to change is basically a superpower Plus, Tami delivers the kind of wisdom that makes you pause mid-laundry, stare at the wall, and whisper, “Oh… she’s calling me out.” This conversation is warm, inspiring, hilariously honest, and SO full of those “I needed to hear this today” moments. ✨ Roadies — don’t wait. Press play now and set yourself up for a more intentional 2026. Your future self will absolutely thank you. Tune in and feel the shift. Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow New Roads, New Rules on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and empowering discussions. Join our community of incredible women and be part of the conversation on: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/share/15bRmEcYP2/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram- @newroadsnewrules Website: https://www.newroadsnewrules.com/ We can't wait to connect with you! Remember, every new journey begins with a single step, and we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way. New paths. New possibilities. New rules. Let’s go! 🚀✨

    59 min
  4. JAN 13

    Replay Week-Mind the Gap:Generations Navigating Life's Crossroads

    Send us a text 🚨 REPLAY WEEK — and trust us, Roadies, this is one you NEED in your ears. We’re taking a short two-week break (your girls need a nap), but we’re replaying one of our most-loved episodes — and if you missed it the first time, this is your sign from the universe to hit play immediately. This episode is a generational showdown… except without the drama, just the comedy, chaos, and surprising wisdom. We’re joined by three powerhouse guests:  ✨ Sarina, turning 30 and thriving  ✨ Sydney, 27 and still recovering from dating apps  ✨ Claire, 21 and already wiser than all of us Together, we dive into:  🔥 Quick-fire generational questions like “Would you rather quit your job or ghost your situationship?”  🔥 How each age group handles crisis, reinvention, and trying not to cry in the Target parking lot  🔥 The hilarious ways Millennials and Gen Z see the world completely differently — and completely the same If you’ve ever wondered why your 20-something coworker communicates exclusively in emojis, or why Gen X and Millennials need a nap before making a big decision… this episode explains EVERYTHING. ✨ Hit play and laugh with us — before your New Year motivation wears off. This replay is proof that no matter your age, we’re all just doing our best… and sometimes our best is a little bit unhinged. Tune in now! Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow New Roads, New Rules on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and empowering discussions. Join our community of incredible women and be part of the conversation on: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/share/15bRmEcYP2/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram- @newroadsnewrules Website: https://www.newroadsnewrules.com/ We can't wait to connect with you! Remember, every new journey begins with a single step, and we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way. New paths. New possibilities. New rules. Let’s go! 🚀✨

    56 min
  5. JAN 6

    Season 3, Season Finale— “New Year, Same Us (…But with Better Intentions)

    Send us a text 🚨 SEASON FINALE ALERT — And trust us, Roadies… you do not want to miss this one. Season 3 wraps with New Year, Same Us (…But with Better Intentions) — the episode every Gen X woman needs before she accidentally signs up for four gym memberships and buys a $300 planner she’ll abandon by February. Sandi and Terri are kicking off 2026 with the truth:  ✨ Resolutions are overwhelming  ✨ The pressure is real  ✨ And the “New Year, New Me” energy usually lasts… about 12–17 business days This finale is hilarious, honest, and loaded with real psychology-backed insights about why resolutions fail — and how to create ones that don’t implode by January 15th. You’ll laugh.  You’ll feel seen.  You’ll rethink your whole goal-setting strategy… in the best possible way. Inside the episode:  🔥 The science behind why resolutions fall apart  🔥 January’s gym & diet madness (and the hilarious stats to prove it)  🔥 The Un-Resolutions you should absolutely avoid 🔥 The simple, doable habits that actually work for 2026 🔥 Sandi & Terri’s personal goals — both heartfelt and completely unhinged 🔥 Listener stories that will have you cackling into your coffee And because it’s the season finale, we’re ending with the ultimate Rule of the Week — one that will make you breathe, laugh, and rethink how you treat yourself this year. ✨ If you listen to ONE episode to kick off 2026, make it this one. Your mindset will shift. Your goals will feel doable. And you’ll leave feeling human — not pressured. 🎧 Tune in now and close out Season 3 with us. Season 4 is coming… and you’ll want to be ready. Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow New Roads, New Rules on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and empowering discussions. Join our community of incredible women and be part of the conversation on: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/share/15bRmEcYP2/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram- @newroadsnewrules Website: https://www.newroadsnewrules.com/ We can't wait to connect with you! Remember, every new journey begins with a single step, and we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way. New paths. New possibilities. New rules. Let’s go! 🚀✨

    35 min
  6. 12/30/2025

    Season 3, Episode 11: Girl Math, Grown-Up Bills & Getting Our Money Together for 2026

    Send us a text 🚨 NEW EPISODE DROP — AND YOU NEED THIS ONE BEFORE JANUARY HITS. If your bank account is recovering from the holidays…  If your credit card is whispering, “Girl, please stop”…  If you’ve already declared 2026 is going to be your year… Then Season 3, Episode 11: Girl Math, Grown-Up Bills & Getting Our Money Together for 2026 is the episode you cannot afford to miss. Literally. Sandi and Terri are breaking down the real financial glow-up we all swear we’re starting on January 1 — with the perfect mix of comedy, chaos, and actual money strategies you can start using TODAY. From the funniest Girl Math confessions to the New Year budgeting reset you’ve been avoiding, we’re giving you:  ✨ A no-shame mini money audit  ✨ A simple budget anyone can follow  ✨ One achievable goal to kick off 2026 strong  ✨ The permission to start over — without guilt  ✨ And the hilarious truth about how women justify every purchase This episode will make you laugh, call yourself out, and finally feel READY to get your finances together before the new year even begins. 🔥 Roadies — don’t wait. Listen now. Your 2026 self will thank you. Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow New Roads, New Rules on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and empowering discussions. Join our community of incredible women and be part of the conversation on: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/share/15bRmEcYP2/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram- @newroadsnewrules Website: https://www.newroadsnewrules.com/ We can't wait to connect with you! Remember, every new journey begins with a single step, and we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way. New paths. New possibilities. New rules. Let’s go! 🚀✨

    24 min
  7. 12/23/2025

    Season 3, Episode 10: The Hope and Humbug of the Holidays

    Send us a text Get ready for a deep dive into the most magical (and sometimes maniacal!) time of the year! 🎄 Tune in for Season 3, Episode 10: The Hope and Humbug of the Holidays! We're tackling all of it: the warmth, the nostalgia, and that sneaky holiday 'pressure cooker' that has us reaching for the dessert table or maybe a stiff drink. Are you coping or truly connecting? We’re sharing gentler options to handle the stress and tips for trading perfection for presence. Discover how to reimagine traditions, choose joy, and find your reset moment (a breath, a walk to see lights, a much-needed laugh). Plus, a look at why experiences create more happiness and our must-hear Rule of the Week for a little more clarity and sparkle in your season. Don't miss the heartwarming mini-story—this episode is guaranteed to bring more magic (and less humbug) to your holidays! 🎁✨ Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow New Roads, New Rules on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and empowering discussions. Join our community of incredible women and be part of the conversation on: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/share/15bRmEcYP2/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram- @newroadsnewrules Website: https://www.newroadsnewrules.com/ We can't wait to connect with you! Remember, every new journey begins with a single step, and we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way. New paths. New possibilities. New rules. Let’s go! 🚀✨

    34 min

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Life is full of twists, turns, and unexpected detours, but every new path is a chance to rewrite the rules. New Roads, New Rules is the podcast where women come together to talk, laugh, and lift each other up through life’s transitions. Whether it’s a career shift, the end of a relationship, or the start of something new, we’re here to navigate it all with honesty, humor, and a whole lot of empowerment. Join us each week as we share real stories, bold conversations, and the kind of support you’d expect from your best friends. Because no matter where life takes us, we’re in this together. New paths. New possibilities. New rules. Let’s go! 🚀✨