Fuller Expectations

Carrie Fuller
  • 4.6 (9)
  • Self-Improvement
  • Weekly

Welcome to Fuller Expectations — a podcast for anyone wanting to navigate life with purpose, curiosity, and a sense of adventure. Each episode explores what it means to live well, age boldly, and pursue the version of yourself you've always imagined. From career pivots to wellness routines, from rediscovering passions to rewriting what's possible, this show is your weekly dose of insight, inspiration, and real talk about making the second half of life your most powerful chapter yet! Whether you're chasing new dreams, craving more meaning, or just figuring out what’s next, you're not alone!

  1. 2d ago

    Do You Wake Up Excited About Your Life? Well, You CAN And We're Going to Talk About How!

    What if you woke up every morning with the same excitement you feel on the day you're leaving for vacation? What if you truly understood how extraordinary it is that you're even here, alive, with another day ahead of you? We spend so much of our lives waiting for something to look forward to that we sometimes forget just how incredible the life we're already living really is. In this episode of Fuller Expectations, we're exploring the extraordinary power of our thoughts, the stories we tell ourselves, and how they shape the person we're becoming. Why do we keep repeating the same patterns, even when we desperately want something different? What if the confident, healthy, disciplined, joyful person you've always wanted to be is much closer than you think? We'll explore the science of aging, the remarkable impact our daily choices can have on our health and longevity, and why it's never too late to change the direction of your life. Plus, I'm sharing a simple but powerful eight-week challenge to help you stop waiting to become the person you want to be and start living like that person TODAY. Your life is an extraordinary gift. The person you're becoming is closer than you think. And the next chapter begins with the choices you make today. Because you don't have to wait for a special occasion to be excited about your life. You just have to realize how special it already is.

  2. Nov 5

    Got Fuel? Finding the Strength to Keep Going When Life Drains Your Tank!

    What happens when life knocks you down, drains your energy, and leaves you wondering if you have anything left to give? You find your fuel! And sometimes, you discover you're stronger than you ever imagined. In this inspiring episode of Fuller Expectations, Carrie sits down with Laura, a breast cancer survivor, Ironman finisher, and woman who graduated from nursing school at 54, proving that it's never too late to chase a dream or reinvent your life. After navigating a painful divorce and a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, Laura set out to accomplish something extraordinary - to complete an Ironman triathlon! But her first attempt didn't end at the finish line. Feeling defeated and embarrassed, she faced a choice many of us recognize, and that is 'do we give up, or do we try again?' She chose to try again. And this time, she crossed that finish line! Laura shares her journey through adversity, the heartbreak of losing her father during it all, the power of having people who believe in you, and why she is passionate about inspiring other women to pursue their dreams, regardless of age or circumstance. This conversation is about so much more than endurance or athletic achievement. It's about resilience, second chances, finding your purpose, and realizing that failure doesn't define you - it's what you do next does that matters. Whether you're running on empty, contemplating a new beginning, or simply need a reminder of what you're capable of, this episode is for you. Because sometimes the fuel you need is already inside you. You just need a little help finding it. 🎙️ Fuller Expectations — You CAN live YOUR best life in the second half!

  3. Oct 29

    Time is Passing Anyway! Are You Making The Most of YOURS?

    The clock is ticking, whether we're chasing our dreams or putting them on hold. So here's the question: Are you spending your time creating a life you love, or letting it slip by not accomplishing your goals and dreams for the life YOU want to live? In this episode of Fuller Expectations, we're talking about the power of living intentionally, protecting your peace, and letting go of the people, expectations, and obligations that no longer serve you. Why do we give so much power to other people's opinions? Why do we feel guilty for saying no? And why do we keep waiting for the "right time" to pursue the things that could make us happier, like taking that trip, using our vacation time, working out regularly, and SO many other things that take the back seat? The truth is that life doesn't stop moving while we're figuring it all out. And the beauty of the second half of life is realizing that we have the freedom to choose how we spend the time ahead. It's never too late to change direction, set boundaries, chase a dream, or simply decide that your happiness matters. Because five years from now, you'll be five years older either way. Will you be wishing you had started, or grateful that you did? Tune in for a little perspective, encouragement, and a reminder that this is YOUR life. Make it count. Fuller Expectations - Live YOUR best life in the second half!

  4. Oct 8

    The Lessons We Didn't Know We Were Learning with Guests Julie and Tina!

    What if some of the most challenging chapters of your life were actually preparing you for something greater? In this heartfelt, funny, and nostalgic episode of Fuller Expectations, I'm joined by my lifelong friends Julie and Tina. We've known each other since we were teenagers, and after decades of friendship, we've learned that hindsight really does have a way of changing our perspective. Together, we reflect on the jobs we couldn't wait to leave, relationships that taught us unexpected lessons, decisions we questioned, and experiences that helped shape the women we've become. We explore how life's disappointments, detours, and uncomfortable moments often provide the very lessons we need for the next chapter - even when we can't recognize their value at the time. Whether you're 40, 50, 60, or beyond, this conversation is a reminder that no experience has to be wasted, growth doesn't have an expiration date, and sometimes the greatest gift of getting older is finally understanding what our younger selves couldn't. Because life doesn't always make sense looking forward. Sometimes the lessons only become clear when we look back!

  5. Oct 1

    Holiday Gift Giving Coming Up - THIS Episode is a MUST for ALL Who Will Be in the 'Gift Giving Frenzy'!

    The holidays are a season of giving, but sometimes we find ourselves buying gifts simply because we feel like we’re supposed to. What if, instead of asking, “What can I buy for the person who already has everything?” we asked, “What could I give because of them?” In this episode of Fuller Expectations, we’re rethinking holiday giving and exploring ways to make it more meaningful. From donating to a cause close to someone’s heart, to supporting a local family in need, creating a family giving tradition, honoring someone we’ve lost, or giving experiences and time instead of more “stuff,” there are so many ways to make our holiday dollars matter. This isn’t about giving up the joy of presents... it’s about letting go of obligation and choosing intention instead. Because sometimes the most meaningful gift under the tree isn’t something that can be wrapped at all. And this year, I’m challenging you to try the One Gift Challenge: choose just one person on your list who already has enough and give something meaningful in their honor instead. One small change could make someone else’s holiday - and make yours - a little more meaningful, too!

  6. Sep 24

    The Life You're Meant to Live - Listening to Your Inner Voice

    What if the life you’re living right now is trying to teach you something? In this episode of Fuller Expectations, we explore purpose, intention, intuition, and the idea of cause and effect - the seeds we plant through our choices, habits, relationships, and the things we choose to tolerate. We’ll talk about that inner voice that sometimes knows what’s right for us before our minds are ready to admit it, why the same lessons can keep showing up in different forms, and one of the most freeing truths we can embrace: you are allowed to change your mind! So many of us spend years living according to other people’s expectations, afraid that choosing differently will disappoint someone. But what happens when constantly trying not to disappoint others means disappointing yourself? And if you’re struggling right now, remember, what’s in front of you today is only one small piece of your life. This chapter is not your whole story! Maybe finding your purpose isn’t about having your entire life figured out. Maybe it starts with paying attention to what you already know deep inside - and having the courage to plant a different seed if that is what your core is trying to tell you.

  7. Sep 17

    Is Your To-Do List Paralyzing You? Well, This Episode is for YOU!

    Have you ever had so much to do that you somehow end up doing…nothing? Sometimes what looks like laziness isn’t laziness at all - it’s overwhelm. After returning from international travel, battling a seven-hour time difference, jumping back into work, and staring at a desk and to-do list that seemed to have multiplied while I was gone, I found myself feeling completely stuck. Then I came across a quote from Jules Renard: “Laziness is nothing more than the habit of resting before you get tired.” It made me laugh—but it also made me think! It was in front of me for a reason! In this episode of Fuller Expectations, we’re talking about the difference between being lazy, genuinely needing rest, and simply being overwhelmed by everything demanding our attention. I’ll share a philosophy I’ve used with my teams for years: do what you should do today, then get up tomorrow and do it again. You don’t have to conquer the entire mountain at once. We’ll talk about breaking intimidating goals and endless to-do lists into manageable steps, choosing what actually matters today, creating momentum when you feel frozen, and giving yourself permission to rest when rest is what you truly need. Because progress doesn’t always come from giant leaps. Sometimes it’s one email, one phone call, one workout, one cleared-off corner of the desk - or one small decision to begin. You don’t have to do everything today. You just have to do today!

  8. Sep 10

    When Your Life Changes Before Anyone Knows It

    Change rarely happens overnight - even when it looks that way from the outside. In this episode of Fuller Expectations, we’re talking about the invisible journey that often happens long before someone makes a major change in their life. Whether it’s leaving a relationship, changing careers, ending a friendship, setting new boundaries, or simply becoming a different version of yourself, the people around us usually see the decision...but they don’t see everything that came before it. We’re often quick to judge someone else’s timeline. Too fast. Too soon. Why now? Why didn’t they wait? But the truth is, we don’t know what happens behind closed doors. We don’t know how long someone has struggled, grieved, questioned, tried, or quietly prepared themselves to move forward. And sometimes, when other people have a hard time accepting our change, it’s because they’re just beginning to process something we’ve already spent months - or even years—working through. This episode is a reminder that there is no universal timeline for change, healing, reinvention, or moving forward. The goal isn’t to move quickly or slowly. The goal is to move when you’re ready. Because people may see the moment you changed your life - but they didn’t see how long it took you to get there.

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Welcome to Fuller Expectations — a podcast for anyone wanting to navigate life with purpose, curiosity, and a sense of adventure. Each episode explores what it means to live well, age boldly, and pursue the version of yourself you've always imagined. From career pivots to wellness routines, from rediscovering passions to rewriting what's possible, this show is your weekly dose of insight, inspiration, and real talk about making the second half of life your most powerful chapter yet! Whether you're chasing new dreams, craving more meaning, or just figuring out what’s next, you're not alone!

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  • Creator
    Carrie Fuller
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Carrie Fuller
  • Show Website
    Fuller Expectations

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