Get It Got It Girl: Midlife Rebuild

Get it Got it Girl
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A podcast for midlife women rebuilding after emotional patterns, life changes, and moments that no longer match who they are. Honest conversations, real mindset tools, and grounded support for starting again differently. Get it, got it, girl.

  1. 6d ago

    S2 E12 What Would You Try If Approval Was Not Required

    Someone asks, “Why would you want to do that?” and suddenly the dream that lit you up starts to feel risky, silly, or too late. We know that moment. It is the side eye, the hesitation, the “Are you sure?” that can shrink your confidence in seconds, especially when you are in midlife and already carrying a full life of responsibilities. We dig into why other people’s opinions hit so hard, and how quickly we can start seeing our own goals through someone else’s fear. We also draw a clear line between useful advice and plain discouragement. Practical questions about money, skills, risk, and a backup plan can make you smarter. Comments that make you feel foolish for wanting something different can make you quit before you even begin. Then we get practical about self-doubt. The “What if I fail?” spiral often masquerades as realism, but confidence usually grows after you take the first step, not before. We share simple reframes, plus four grounded tools to keep moving: get clear on your why, break the dream into one small action, be intentional about whose advice you seek, and keep one small promise to yourself. We also talk directly to women navigating midlife reinvention: you can be grateful for what you have and still want something new, and you do not need a dramatic life overhaul to start a new chapter. If you are ready to stop waiting for approval, press play, then subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more women can find the show. Send us Fan Mail Support the show National Suicide Prevention: 988 US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 Disclaimer: This content is for emotional clarity and creative healing.  It is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health support.

  2. Oct 22

    S2 E11 What if Your Not Stuck Your Just Ready For Something Different

    That nagging midlife thought, “Is this really it?” can feel scary because it doesn’t come with a clean plan. I sit with that moment so many of us know the one where you look around at your work, your relationships, your finances, your confidence, and you wonder why you don’t feel as settled as you thought you would by now. If you’ve been taking care of everyone else and quietly asking, “What about me?”, you’re in the right place. We talk about midlife reinvention in a way that doesn’t demand a total overhaul. I dig into the pressure of the “life timeline,” the guilt that shows up when you want more, and why gratitude and ambition can live side by side. We also get honest about what keeps us stuck: the need for certainty, fear of failing, fear of being judged, and the belief that you have to have everything figured out before you begin. Then we make it practical. I share the idea of “reigniting” your life instead of starting over, plus simple, realistic examples for building momentum in your health, money, confidence, and personal goals. You’ll also hear my reminder to stop waiting for permission and start asking better questions about what makes you feel alive again. If this hits home, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs the reminder, and leave a review so more women can find these conversations. What’s one small step you’ll take in the next 24 hours? Send us Fan Mail Support the show National Suicide Prevention: 988 US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 Disclaimer: This content is for emotional clarity and creative healing.  It is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health support.

  3. Oct 16 ·  Bonus

    S2 Bonus Get It Got It Girl: One Year Unscripted

    We look back on a full year of podcasting and tell the truth about how it changes us when life hits hard. We talk about vision loss, relationship recovery, and the daily choice to keep our sparkle without pretending everything is fine.  • processing an emotional anniversary moment and why “sparkle” matters  • sharing the retinal detachment story and what it changes day to day  • naming dating fears and self talk after a major health shift  • breaking a long pattern of unhealthy relationships and owning our part  • using a “temperature check” to support each other in partnership  • leaving a friend circle that no longer fits and rebuilding slowly  • decluttering clothes and books to release old energy and old identities  • choosing progress over perfection and making room for more fun  I want to hear from you. I want to hear what your struggles are, your wins, your losses, your hard days, your real truth.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show National Suicide Prevention: 988 US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 Disclaimer: This content is for emotional clarity and creative healing.  It is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health support.

  4. Oct 15

    S2 E10 A One Year Podcast Anniversary Reflection On Midlife Growth

    I’m sitting in my podcast room on the one year anniversary and my body feels exactly like it did at the start: nervous, excited, and not totally sure what I’m going to say. That turns out to be the most honest place to begin, because the past year hasn’t been about sounding perfect. It’s been about showing up, pressing record, and letting the process change me in real time. I look back at the woman who started this midlife podcast and speak to her with the kindness I didn’t know I needed. I talk about the parts that are hard to say out loud: navigating life when it doesn’t look like the future you pictured, living with anger and grief alongside growth, and learning that “healing” can mean adapting to something you never would have chosen. If you’re in a midlife transition, questioning your identity, or trying to find your footing after a major change, you’ll hear language for the messy middle. We also go practical with self-worth, boundaries, and relationships. I share what I’ve learned about auditing myself, choosing myself, and getting more intentional about the life I want to build. And there’s a surprising moment of proof that hits me hard: even when I thought nobody was listening, the numbers told a different story and reminded me why connection matters. If you’ve ever been scared to start, scared to keep going, or scared that your voice doesn’t matter, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review so more women can find honest conversations about midlife growth and starting over without starting from scratch. Send us Fan Mail Support the show National Suicide Prevention: 988 US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 Disclaimer: This content is for emotional clarity and creative healing.  It is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health support.

  5. Oct 8

    S2 E9 Shadow Work For Busy People Who Keep Functioning

    I didn’t expect a five-minute mirror exercise to hit me this hard. I genuinely thought I was done with shadow work, like I’d already “worked on myself” and moved on. Then I sat down with no phone, no noise, no distractions, and just looked at myself. What I saw wasn’t the version of me I carry around in my head. I looked sad. Miserable, even. And it scared me because it raised a bigger question: when was the last time I truly checked in with myself?  That moment helped me see how easy it is to confuse functioning with being okay. I can monitor the house, the work, the people I love, the endless to-do list, and still miss the most important data point: how I’m actually doing. We talk about the difference between being “okay for everyone else” and doing a real self check-in, plus why noticing your emotional state is a form of shadow work that doesn’t require you to dig up your entire past. Sometimes it’s simply paying attention to the parts of you you’ve been avoiding.  We also dig into midlife as a season of paying attention rather than starting over. You can be tired and still excited about your life. You can be struggling and still love who you’re becoming. If you’ve been feeling like you’re going through the motions, this is your permission slip to pause, breathe, and do a “me check” today, even if nothing gets fixed immediately.  If this resonates, subscribe so you don’t miss what we explore next, share it with a friend who’s been carrying too much, and leave a review with your answer: have you done your me check lately? Send us Fan Mail Support the show National Suicide Prevention: 988 US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 Disclaimer: This content is for emotional clarity and creative healing.  It is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health support.

  6. Oct 1

    S2 E8 Wore the Fancy Outfit to Buy Milk

    I made it 20 minutes into an amazing flow… then looked down and realized I never hit record. That mistake turned into the best reminder I’ve had in a long time: you can start over without starting from scratch, and feeling “lost” doesn’t automatically mean something is wrong with you. I talk through what midlife soul-searching actually looks like when you stop panicking and start paying attention. We get into intentional living, self-discovery, and the small clues that point to what you want next: creativity you didn’t know you had, the courage to call yourself a podcaster even if you’re new, and the difference between getting more information and not trusting yourself. I share how imposter syndrome shows up, why lived experience counts, and how one honest story can make a difference for someone listening. Then we go practical. I’m chasing joy on purpose, from planning travel (yes, the snowy Colorado train ride dream) to finally doing the simple things I’ve put off for years. I also unpack decluttering and personal style, including why “comfort clothes” matter, how confidence changes when you dress like yourself, and my challenge for the week: wearing a dressy outfit just to go grocery shopping. We also touch on rebuilding self-esteem after unhealthy relationships, leaving a soul-sucking job, navigating vision loss, adapting instead of trying to control the uncontrollable, and journaling questions that cut through overthinking. If any part of you feels restless, curious, or ready for a reset, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s questioning their next step, and leave a review if it helps. What’s one area of your life you’re suddenly curious about again? Send us Fan Mail Support the show National Suicide Prevention: 988 US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 Disclaimer: This content is for emotional clarity and creative healing.  It is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health support.

  7. Sep 24

    S2 E7 Somewhere Along the way I lost my Spark

    Your life can change so much that one day you look up and think, “Is this it?” That question isn’t always depression. Sometimes it’s clarity. Tina gets real about missing the version of herself who had more freedom, more spontaneity, and more excitement and how that loss can show up as quiet, repetitive days that feel like going through the motions. We talk about what happens when the calendar fills with doctor’s appointments, responsibilities and recovery mode. Leaving an unhealthy relationship, cutting back on drinking, losing the ability to drive, and spending more time at home can be the right choices and still leave you grieving the fun parts of you. The big takeaway is simple and sharp: you can get really good at handling life, but forget to actually live it. From there, we explore a midlife reset that doesn’t require becoming who you were 20 years ago. It’s about bringing the best parts forward: confidence, humour, laughter, dancing, a little wild, and the feeling of having something to look forward to. A surprising thread runs through self-expression and style. A choker becomes a symbol for all the “rules” we make about acting our age. Who said we can’t wear the thing, go to the place, try the hobby, meet new people, or say yes again? This conversation is packed with practical, doable steps for personal growth, midlife reinvention, and reconnecting with yourself: start small, choose one outfit that feels like you, plan one non-obligation, try one new place, call one person you miss, and let curiosity lead. If any of this hits close to home, listen and then share your answer: what part of your old self do you miss most? Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a spark, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Send us Fan Mail Support the show National Suicide Prevention: 988 US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 Disclaimer: This content is for emotional clarity and creative healing.  It is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health support.

  8. Sep 17

    S2 E6 When the Mural Started Dancing

    The moment I realized the mural was dancing, I knew my night had crossed into unfamiliar territory. What started as a fun club hang with an old friend and a little something I thought was marijuana turns into a sharp lesson about perception, risk, and the stories we laugh at later because we survived them. I walk through the exact chain of events: the music that suddenly sounds “different,” the shock of feeling truly drunk after only two drinks, and the creeping question that changes everything: what exactly did I just take? We don’t glamorize it. We talk plainly about harm reduction, drug safety, and why mixing alcohol with anything unknown can turn confidence into danger fast. Most of all, we name the quiet skill that can save you: listening to your body when your brain is still trying to catch up. The turning point is a decision a lot of people avoid until it’s too late: pulling over and refusing to keep driving. From there, we widen the lens into personal growth and self-awareness. Being grown isn’t knowing everything. It’s knowing when you don’t know what’s happening, choosing the safer option, and refusing to make a shaky situation worse just to protect your ego. If you’ve ever told yourself “I’m fine” while something inside you whispered otherwise, this one will hit. Subscribe, share it with a friend who needs the reminder, and leave a review with the moment you learned to trust your own warning signs. Send us Fan Mail Support the show National Suicide Prevention: 988 US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 Disclaimer: This content is for emotional clarity and creative healing.  It is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health support.

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A podcast for midlife women rebuilding after emotional patterns, life changes, and moments that no longer match who they are. Honest conversations, real mindset tools, and grounded support for starting again differently. Get it, got it, girl.

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