Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Full Weave Season 1 Episode Three: Things I Wish My… This week Andrea and Mindy are encouraging listeners to name what they’re going through, have honest conversations, reject rigid life expectations, celebrate wins and endings, and remember they don’t have to navigate life alone. Talk openly about menopause and midlife changes [00:01:33–00:10:22] They discuss perimenopause, menopause, post-menopause, shame, lack of vocabulary, and the importance of education and support.Endings and change are a normal part of life [ 00:10:22–00:16:51] They talk about death, breakups, job loss, menopause as an ending, emotional responses to change, and getting help when needed.You do not have to follow one prescribed life timeline [ 00:17:02–00:30:19] They discuss school, career, marriage, children, pressure to follow a “normal” path, choosing your own direction, and parenting adult children as a coach rather than a director.Communication is essential, especially around hard or taboo topics [00:30:20–00:41:56] They focus on honest conversations, family silence, relationship communication, taboo topics like money, religion, politics, sex, health, and boundaries.Celebrate wins, mark endings, and find support [ 00:41:56–00:46:27] They encourage listeners to create rituals for endings, celebrate accomplishments, pause to recognize a life well lived, and find a support system or “tribe.” Call to Action Have honest conversations within your tribe. Talk openly about the things that are often avoided—menopause, change, endings, death, relationships, money, sex, boundaries, and support—so that no one has to feel confused, ashamed, or alone. Follow the show onIG: @thefullweavehttps://rss.com/podcasts/the-full-weave/Contact Mindy and AndreaEMAIL: thefullweave@gmail.com Musical Credits: Rusty Russ Music
