Kristin Lohmeyer

Kristin Lohmeyer
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Opt Out of the Default is for women who are starting to wonder… wait, do I actually want this life, or did I just get really good at following the script? I’m Kristin Lohmeyer, and this podcast is all about questioning the way we’ve been told life is supposed to look and giving ourselves permission to want something different. We’ll talk midlife reinvention, unconventional living, dreaming bigger, travel, freedom, creativity, family, money, business, simplifying, starting over, and all the weird little ways we wake up and realize we get to choose again. Some episodes will be just me sharing what I’m learning, questioning, changing, and trying in my own life. Others will be conversations with people who have opted out in their own way and built something that feels more like them. This isn’t about blowing up your whole life for the sake of it. It’s about getting honest enough to ask, What do I actually want? And having the courage to start creating more of it. If you’re ready to stop living on autopilot, dream a little bigger, and build a life that feels like yours, you’re in the right place. You don’t have to live the default life. You get to build your version.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    The Midlife Awakening: What If You're Just Getting Started?

    What if the most exciting chapter of your life hasn't even happened yet? What if there are adventures you haven't taken, passions you haven't discovered, and dreams you haven't even dreamed up yet? I don't know about you, but THAT thought gets me pretty freaking excited! As I get closer to turning 50, I'm realizing that midlife doesn't have to be a crisis. It can be an awakening. A time to get curious, explore new possibilities, try things we've never tried before, and get excited about everything that's still ahead of us. In my last episode, we talked about giving ourselves permission to live the lives we actually want. But what happens when we actually start doing it? That's what we're diving into today! In this episode, we're talking about: Why midlife might be the beginning of your most exciting chapter yetBeing willing to try something new, even as a complete beginnerBuilding confidence and self-trust by taking actionPursuing your dreams even when others don't understand themHaving FUN along the way instead of needing everything figured out You don't have to know where your next adventure will lead. You don't have to be an expert before you begin. And you certainly don't need anyone else's approval. What if you're not too old? What if you're not too late? What if you're just getting started? There's still SO much life to live and so much possibility ahead of us. And I think that's pretty freaking amazing. ❤️ If this episode gave you a little spark of excitement, share it with another woman who needs the reminder that her best chapter might still be ahead of her. Question the script. Follow the fun. Opt out of the default. 💛 ~ Kristin Come hang out with me on insta!!!

  2. Nov 4

    Stop Waiting for Permission to Live Your Life

    We get this ONE life. So why do so many of us spend it waiting for permission to actually live it? As women, we spend so much of our lives showing up for everybody else. Our kids, our spouses, our families, our friends. And somewhere along the way, we can become so focused on being needed that we forget to ask ourselves what WE actually want. In this episode of Opt Out of the Default, I'm sharing why giving yourself permission has become so personal to me, especially as I approach 50 and reflect on the lessons I've learned from my mom's life. We're talking about choosing yourself without guilt, getting to know who you are outside of all the roles you play, and finally making room for the things that light you up, whether that's rest, travel, changing careers, trying something new, or dreaming a whole lot bigger. I'm also sharing what I'm personally giving myself permission to do in this next chapter and a simple exercise to help you start questioning the life you're living instead of automatically following the one you've been taught to want. Because here's the thing: Life isn't going to magically calm down. It's just going to pass you by. And you don't need to wait for the perfect time to start living a life that feels like YOU. ✨ Ready to Opt Out of the Default?Grab my free Opt Out Kit, designed to help you question the expectations you've been living by, get curious about what you actually want, and start making intentional choices that feel more aligned with the life you want to create. Get your free Opt Out Kit here! You get one life. Let's make it one you actually LOVE living. 💛 Come hang out with me on insta!! ~ Kristin

  3. Oct 28

    Almost 50: 5 Things I'm No Longer Available For

    The closer I get to 50, I'm realizing there are quite a few things I'm just not available for anymore. 😂 People-pleasing, constantly worrying about what everyone thinks, surrounding myself with negativity, comparing my life to somebody else's, and making my dreams smaller so they sound a little more reasonable...and in this episode we are talking about ALL of it! I'm sharing how much my perspective has changed over the years, why my definition of success looks absolutely nothing like it used to (apparently younger me wanted a maid and a butler 😂), and why I'm more excited about this next chapter of my life than ever. We're talking about freedom, abundance, self-worth, ridiculously big dreams, and why I am completely done choosing between having fun and making money. Because as far as I'm concerned, it's not either/or anymore. It's YES AND. And I have a feeling my fifties are going to be one hell of an adventure. 💛 Come hang out on insta with me!!! ~ Kristin Question the script, follow the fun, and opt out of the default.

  4. Oct 15

    The Two Kinds of Certainty: One Sets You Free, One Keeps You Stuck

    What if certainty isn’t something we need less of but something we need to re-define? I’ve carried a deep sense of certainty with me for most of my life - the belief that there is more ahead, that hard seasons aren’t the end of the story, and that even when I can’t see exactly how things will work out, I’ll find my way. But there’s another kind of certainty that can do the exact opposite. It’s the belief that we need to know the exact outcome before we take a step. In this episode, we’re talking about the difference between the certainty that empowers us and the certainty that keeps us stuck, how to build more trust in yourself and your future, and a few practical ways to start walking through life with the good kind of certainty even when you don’t have the whole map. Because maybe you don’t need to know exactly where the road leads. Maybe you just need to trust yourself enough to keep walking. ~ Kristin Question the script, trust yourself, and opt out of the default ✨ Come hang out with me on Insta here!!! :)

  5. Oct 7

    What It Really Means to Opt Out of the Default

    Heyyyyy friends!!! I am SO excited about this episode because I feel like this whole idea of opting out of the default is finally putting words to so much of what I’ve been trying to say for a long time. In this episode, I’m talking about what it really means to stop automatically following the blueprint we’ve all been handed and start asking ourselves some bigger questions. Do I actually want this life…or did I just assume this is what life is supposed to look like? Do I really want more stuff, more busyness, more screen time, a bigger house, the same career forever, and all of the things we’re told we’re supposed to want? Or do I want more freedom, more travel, more connection, more fun, more curiosity, more time with the people I love, and a life that actually feels like mine? We’re talking about all of it in this episode - midlife, reinvention, freedom, questioning what “normal” even means, and why I think getting older is making me care a whole lot less about whether my life makes sense to everybody else. I’m also sharing where I want to take the Opt Out of the Default podcast from here, especially when it comes to interviewing people who have completely disrupted their lives and started creating something that feels more true to them. People who changed careers. Moved. Downsized. Traveled. Started over. Built businesses. Took risks. Chose differently. Because sometimes seeing somebody else do life differently is exactly what reminds us that we have options too. And the question I want you to take with you after this episode is: If nobody else got a vote, what would you choose differently? If you’re in your own “what do I actually want now?” era, grab my free Wake Up to Your Life in 3 Questions worksheet! And if this episode makes you think of someone who has totally opted out of the default and built life on their own terms, send me their name because I am officially building my dream guest list. 💛 Come hang out with me on insta here!! ~ Kristin

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Opt Out of the Default is for women who are starting to wonder… wait, do I actually want this life, or did I just get really good at following the script? I’m Kristin Lohmeyer, and this podcast is all about questioning the way we’ve been told life is supposed to look and giving ourselves permission to want something different. We’ll talk midlife reinvention, unconventional living, dreaming bigger, travel, freedom, creativity, family, money, business, simplifying, starting over, and all the weird little ways we wake up and realize we get to choose again. Some episodes will be just me sharing what I’m learning, questioning, changing, and trying in my own life. Others will be conversations with people who have opted out in their own way and built something that feels more like them. This isn’t about blowing up your whole life for the sake of it. It’s about getting honest enough to ask, What do I actually want? And having the courage to start creating more of it. If you’re ready to stop living on autopilot, dream a little bigger, and build a life that feels like yours, you’re in the right place. You don’t have to live the default life. You get to build your version.

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  • Creator
    Kristin Lohmeyer
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Kristin Lohmeyer
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