Dare On with Jodi

Jodi Silverman
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💜You did the mom thing—and you did it well. Now the house is quieter, the roles have shifted, and you're asking: What’s next for me? Whether you're navigating an empty nest, moving through divorce or widowhood, facing a career pivot, or simply longing to reconnect with your true self in midlife—this space is for you. Welcome to Dare On with Jodi, the podcast for midlife women who are ready to dare more, doubt less, and live fully. I’m Jodi Silverman—speaker, mindset coach, and your personal cheerleader for this next chapter of life. Every Thursday, you’ll hear real stories of reinvention, heartfelt solo episodes, and conversations that spark courage, confidence, and connection.  We talk midlife pivots, purpose, self-talk, happiness (yes, it’s possible!), and all the messy magic in between—sprinkled with a little woo and a lot of heart. If you're craving more you in your life, this is your space. 🎧So grab your earbuds and let’s make Thursdays your favorite day of the week. Dare On, my friend.💜 👉 Love the podcast? Come join the conversation. Subscribe to Dare On with Jodi on Substack for weekly inspiration, behind-the-scenes stories, exclusive notes, and a community of women daring more, doubting less, and living fully.   See ya over there: https://dareonwithjodi.substack.com/ Heart to Heart:   Jodi Silverman is a certified life coach who’s here to walk beside you with encouragement and support. That said, she’s not a therapist or medical professional. If you’re facing something that needs clinical care or deeper healing, please don’t hesitate to connect with a trusted therapist or healthcare provider. You’re not alone, and you’re so worth that kind of care.  

  1. 4d ago

    Midlife Career Change: What If What Works Doesn’t Fit Anymore? - Ep#168

    Thinking about a midlife career change can feel especially scary when your current career isn’t failing—it just doesn’t feel like you anymore. Jodi Silverman talks with Susan Guthrie about recognizing career misalignment, redefining success in midlife, and using curiosity instead of a complete life overhaul to begin figuring out what’s next. If you’ve been wondering whether you’re burned out, stuck, or simply ready for a new chapter, this conversation offers a different way to think about midlife reinvention. In This Episode, You’ll Discover Why walking away from something successful can be harder than leaving something that failedHow Susan recognized that her successful litigation career was draining rather than energizing herWhy a midlife career change doesn’t have to begin with a giant leapHow curiosity can help you discover what energizes you nowWhy Susan views living your best life as creating alignment between your work, values, and energyHow small experiments can unexpectedly lead to an entirely new chapter About Susan Guthrie Susan Guthrie spent decades building a successful family law litigation practice before recognizing that the constant conflict of that work no longer aligned with the life she wanted. She moved into mediation and eventually expanded her work into teaching, podcasting, writing, consulting, and helping professionals build successful practices—creating a career that better reflects who she is today. Resources & Links Mentioned Susan Guthrie’s Free Guide: Your Next Chapter Starts Here: A Midlife Reinvention Clarity Guide HEREThe guide includes an Energy and Impact Audit, prompts to identify transferable strengths, and a framework for taking a first step toward meaningful change.LAST CALL: Dare On Empowerment Retreat with Jodi Silverman & CJ Stasik September 18–20, 2026 at Himalayan Institute, Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania. Get more details here by clicking this link:  dareontowhatsnext.com/dare-on-retreat-2026 Connect with Jodi Website: jodisilverman.comFacebook: facebook.com/jodibsilvermanSubstack: dareonwithjodi.substack.comSend me a quick note/message- what stood out in this episode! 🎙️ You've been listening to me—now I want to meet YOU.  Join me on Substack, where Dare On goes beyond the podcast.  We're having real conversations about midlife, what's next, the things we're struggling with, and the lives we still want to create. You'll find live gatherings, connection, encouragement. Subscribe for FREE and come introduce yourself HERE I can't wait to meet Subscribe to my Substack HERE Step into the Dare On Circle HERE

  2. Sep 4

    Empty Nest Transition: What Do I Do With All This Time?- Ep#167

    Empty Nest Transition: What Do I Do With All This Time? The empty nest transition can hit hardest when the house gets quiet and the hours that once belonged to your kids suddenly stretch out in front of you. I know that feeling—the sadness, the silence, and that uncomfortable question: What am I supposed to do now? In this solo episode, I’m sharing how I learned to reclaim what I call the Witching Hour—those 4–7 p.m. hours that once revolved around dinner, practices, homework, rides, and everyone else’s needs—and begin seeing that open space as an invitation to rediscover myself. In This Episode, You'll Discover Why the quiet hours of the empty nest can feel so unexpectedly hardHow I moved from “What am I supposed to do now?” to “What do I WANT to do?”Why feeling sad about your changing role doesn’t mean something is wrongThe old beliefs about productivity and busyness that can make newfound freedom uncomfortableMy DARE Journey: Decide, Awaken, Reimagine, ExperienceHow one small change during your own “Witching Hour” can help you start creating a next chapter that feels like yours Resources & Links Mentioned 4-Step Guide to Rediscovering You HERE Dare On Circle Membership Community HERE The Dare On community is a gathering place for women navigating midlife who want to make new friends, feel seen and heard, and have a place to belong. Connect with Jodi Website: jodisilverman.com Facebook: facebook.com/jodibsilverman Substack: dareonwithjodi.substack.com Send me a quick note/message- what stood out in this episode! 🎙️ You've been listening to me—now I want to meet YOU.  Join me on Substack, where Dare On goes beyond the podcast.  We're having real conversations about midlife, what's next, the things we're struggling with, and the lives we still want to create. You'll find live gatherings, connection, encouragement. Subscribe for FREE and come introduce yourself HERE I can't wait to meet Subscribe to my Substack HERE Step into the Dare On Circle HERE

  3. Aug 27

    Why You’re Not Sabotaging Yourself — Your Nervous System Is Protecting You (with Theresa Lear-Levine) - Ep#166

    You’ve done the mindset work. You know what you want. So why does something keep stopping you? In this eye-opening conversation, nervous system and mindset coach Theresa Lear-Levine explains the missing layer that most personal growth work skips entirely — and why the gap between what you consciously want and what your body will actually allow is not a willpower problem. It’s a safety problem. This one will change the way you see yourself. In This Episode, You’ll Discover Why your nervous system organizes around your identity — and how that keeps you unconsciously resisting the very things you say you wantThe difference between “results you intellectually desire” and “results you’re available to receive” — and why that distinction is everythingHow to spot the fingerprints your patterns leave behind (procrastination, people-pleasing, cutting your momentum off right when it’s building)Why mindset work and positive affirmations alone aren’t enough — and what has to happen at the body level for real change to stickWhat EFT tapping is, how it works, and why Theresa says you can shift your stress response in three minutes or lessThe identity crisis that hits when the kids leave home — and why the nervous system can make freedom feel terrifying instead of freeingTheresa’s dare: stop overriding yourself for one day and notice what comes upBONUS: A free EFT tapping session Jodi and Theresa recorded together on “Who am I in midlife if not a mom?” — linked in the show notesAbout Theresa Lear-Levine Theresa Lear-Levine is a mindset and nervous system coach, EFT tapping practitioner, and hypnotherapist who helps high-achieving women close the gap between what they consciously want and what their body and behavior will actually allow. After years of being high-functioning on the outside while running on anxiety and perfectionism on the inside, Theresa discovered the tools that finally created lasting change — and now she helps other women do the same. Resources & Links Mentioned Free EFT Tapping Session with Theresa & Jodi — Who Am I in Midlife if Not a Mom?Midlife Happiness QuizConnect with Jodi Website: jodisilverman.comInstagram: @jodi_silvermanMoms Who Dare Facebook CommunitySend me a quick note/message- what stood out in this episode! 🎙️ You've been listening to me—now I want to meet YOU.  Join me on Substack, where Dare On goes beyond the podcast.  We're having real conversations about midlife, what's next, the things we're struggling with, and the lives we still want to create. You'll find live gatherings, connection, encouragement. Subscribe for FREE and come introduce yourself HERE I can't wait to meet Subscribe to my Substack HERE Step into the Dare On Circle HERE

  4. Aug 20

    The Law of Grace: Why You Don't Have to Earn the Magic with Jean Slatter - Ep#165

    What if miracles aren't something you have to manifest — but something you're already swimming in? In this episode, spiritual teacher and Hiring the Heavens author Jean Slatter introduces the Law of Grace: the third and most overlooked law in the trinity of Lights, Camera, Action — and why it may explain every miracle, turnaround, and unexpected breakthrough you've ever witnessed. This is the conversation that will change how you see divine support, synchronicity, and your own capacity for transformation in midlife. In This Episode, You'll Discover: What the Law of Grace is — and why it's completely different from the Law of AttractionThe "Lights, Camera, Action" trinity of three laws operating in every moment of your lifeWhy Hiring the Heavens was never about the Law of Attraction (and what it was really tapping into all along)Jean's shoulder pain miracle — a real-life story of grace in actionThe 2-word phrase that opens the door to infinite possibility: "I wonder"Why we're not here to learn lessons — we're here to createHow to start a 30-day "I Wonder" challenge to invite grace into your daily lifeThe Grace Immersion 40-day meditation membership and how to access itAbout Jean Slatter Jean Slatter is the author of Hiring the Heavens, an intuitive teacher, counselor, and creator of the Creative Mystic programs, with more than 30 years of experience helping people connect with higher guidance and live with greater clarity, purpose, and synchronicity. She is known for her practical and uplifting approach to spiritual connection, including her "Hiring the Heavens" method, which teaches people how to consciously partner with divine support in everyday life. Jean's new book on the Law of Grace is coming soon. Resources & Links Mentioned Grace Immersion membership — starts with a 40-day meditation in GraceJodi's Free Midlife Happiness QuizLast week's episode with Jean Slatter on Hiring the Heavens Connect with Jodi WebsiteSubstack- something big is about to happen here.Send me a quick note/message- what stood out in this episode! 🎙️ You've been listening to me—now I want to meet YOU.  Join me on Substack, where Dare On goes beyond the podcast.  We're having real conversations about midlife, what's next, the things we're struggling with, and the lives we still want to create. You'll find live gatherings, connection, encouragement. Subscribe for FREE and come introduce yourself HERE I can't wait to meet Subscribe to my Substack HERE Step into the Dare On Circle HERE

  5. Aug 13

    Hiring the Heavens: How to Partner with an Unseen Workforce for Your Everyday Life with Jean Slatter - Ep#164

    What if you could hire a spiritual mechanic, a heavenly PR agent, or a cosmic committee to help you navigate midlife — and it didn't require perfection, worthiness, or even saying "thank you" first? In this episode, Hiring the Heavens author Jean Slatter joins Jodi to talk about how to consciously partner with the unseen dimension to bring more synchronicity, support, and joy into your everyday life. Whether you're spiritual or spirituality-curious, this conversation will shift the way you ask for help — forever. In This Episode, You'll Discover: Jean's jaw-dropping "histamine moment" — the accidental encounter that launched her spiritual journeyHow she supported her family of four for 10 years without ever hiring a physical employeeWhy you don't have to be worthy, unselfish, or in gratitude to ask for helpThe truth about wanting — and why desire is NOT selfish (it's how you were created)How to build your own heavenly committee for every area of your lifeThe car story: how a broken-down engine made it 3 hours home without being fixedJodi's Valentine's Day miracle — two seats at the bar on the busiest night of the yearWhat to do after you ask (hint: pay attention and don't make it cumbersome)Jean's free Hiring the Heavens Tips e-book and how to grab it for freeAbout Jean Slatter Jean Slatter is the author of Hiring the Heavens, an intuitive teacher, counselor, and creator of the Creative Mystic programs, with more than 30 years of experience helping people connect with higher guidance and live with greater clarity, purpose, and synchronicity. She is known for her practical and uplifting approach to spiritual connection, including her "Hiring the Heavens" method, which teaches people how to consciously partner with divine support in everyday life. Resources & Links Mentioned Jean Slatter's book: Hiring the Heavens — grab your copy HEREJean's free Hiring the Heavens Tips e-book  HERE  Use Code: TipsFREENext week's episode: Jean Slatter returns to talk about the Law of Grace — don't miss it!Jodi's Free Midlife Happiness QuizConnect with Jodi WebsiteSubstackSend me a quick note/message- what stood out in this episode! 🎙️ You've been listening to me—now I want to meet YOU.  Join me on Substack, where Dare On goes beyond the podcast.  We're having real conversations about midlife, what's next, the things we're struggling with, and the lives we still want to create. You'll find live gatherings, connection, encouragement. Subscribe for FREE and come introduce yourself HERE I can't wait to meet Subscribe to my Substack HERE Step into the Dare On Circle HERE

  6. Aug 6

    Living Your Miraculous Midlife- #163

    Every August, Jodi takes the month off and hands you her favorite vault episodes — but this year we are Re-Imagining August with a four-week series  tapping into intuition, faith, and the "something greater" many midlife women are craving.  Kicking things off is a fan-favorite conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Marci Shimoff (the only one from our vault) on how to break free of what's silently blocking your happiness, love, and miracles — and start living in the "Miracle Zone." In This Episode, You'll Discover: What this month's series is all about — one requirement-  an open mindThis month's full lineup: Marci Shimoff, Jean Slatter (2 weeks), and Theresa Lear LevineThe one hidden block — your "deservability set point" — standing between you and the good you want more ofMarci's 5 foundations for living in the Miracle ZoneWhy you don't have to earn or struggle for what's coming to you — you're unconditionally deserving, just because you existAbout Marci Shimoff:  Marci Shimoff is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, world-renowned transformational teacher, and expert on happiness, success, and unconditional love. Her books have sold more than 16 million copies worldwide in 33 languages. She's a featured teacher in The Secret and narrator of the award-winning film Happy, and she currently hosts the Living in the Miracle Zone podcast and leads Your Year of Miracles — a global program with thousands of participants across 80+ countries. Resources & Links: Your Year Of Miracles E-Book HERE ⏳Don't let time run out to join us in September for the Dare On Retreat!  Click HERE for full details Send me a quick note/message- what stood out in this episode! 🎙️ You've been listening to me—now I want to meet YOU.  Join me on Substack, where Dare On goes beyond the podcast.  We're having real conversations about midlife, what's next, the things we're struggling with, and the lives we still want to create. You'll find live gatherings, connection, encouragement. Subscribe for FREE and come introduce yourself HERE I can't wait to meet Subscribe to my Substack HERE Step into the Dare On Circle HERE

  7. Jul 30

    What No One Tells You About Gray Divorce: Grief, Money & Starting Over After a Long Marriage with Maryjane Sweet - Ep#162

    Did you know the divorce rate for women over 50 has nearly doubled since 1980 — and for those over 65, it’s tripled? Gray divorce is rising, and it comes with its own kind of grief, financial fears, and identity questions most women aren’t prepared for. In this episode, Jodi Silverman sits down with gray divorce coach Maryjane Sweet to have the honest, compassionate conversation more midlife women need to hear — whether you’re navigating it yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply wondering “who am I now?” IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER: What gray divorce is and why experts are calling it a cultural revolutionWhy grief is real even when YOU were the one who wanted the divorceHow to show up for a friend going through gray divorce (and what NOT to say)The financial reality women face: a 45% drop in standard of living — and how to get informed before you’re blindsidedThe identity question every midlife woman faces: “Who am I now?”Why small action steps — not big leaps — are the key to cracking open possibilityHow Maryjane went through her own divorce with intention, so her daughters could watch her do hard things wellThe dare that applies to every midlife woman, whether you’re navigating divorce or any life transition ABOUT MARYJANE SWEET: Maryjane Sweet is a gray divorce coach and consultant who combines the lived experience of ending a 26-year marriage with professional training to help women navigate the emotional and practical complexities of gray divorce. She holds a master’s in Organizational Behavior, is an ICF-certified PCC coach, trained in mindfulness and meditation through Duke University, has taught university courses in mindfulness and well-being, and is a certified trauma-informed yoga instructor. Maryjane offers women a grounded, evidence-based pathway through midlife divorce. RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED: Free 7-minute meditation for women going through gray divorce (download on Maryjane's website)Book a FREE 45-min consult with Maryjane — first 3 listeners who mention Dare On get a complimentary session!Susan Guthrie’s episode on Dare On: HEREMaryjane featured on the Oprah Podcast HEREJodi's free 7-Day Self-Talk Reset HERECONNECT WITH JODI: Substack(fun things are coming here):  HEREInstagram: @jodi_silvermanFacebook: jodibsilvermanSend me a quick note/message- what stood out in this episode! 🎙️ You've been listening to me—now I want to meet YOU.  Join me on Substack, where Dare On goes beyond the podcast.  We're having real conversations about midlife, what's next, the things we're struggling with, and the lives we still want to create. You'll find live gatherings, connection, encouragement. Subscribe for FREE and come introduce yourself HERE I can't wait to meet Subscribe to my Substack HERE Step into the Dare On Circle HERE

  8. Jul 23

    The Stories We Don’t Tell Our Kids — And Why Sharing Them Changes Everything - Ep#161

    What if your most imperfect, unpolished, didn’t-go-as-planned stories are actually the greatest gift you can give your adult children? After a health scare made her ask hard questions about what she’d really prepared her daughters for, Joanne McHugh sat down and wrote it all out — the career stumbles, the life detours, the things she wished someone had told her. In this conversation, we explore why real stories connect more than advice, how authenticity transforms your relationship with your adult kids, and what happens when you finally stop pretending life is all sunshine and butterflies. In This Episode, You’ll Discover Why a health scare became Joanne’s daring moment — and the promise she made to herself when the results came back cleanHow she wrote a book of real stories from her own young adulthood and surprised her three daughters with it on Valentine’s DayWhy storytelling connects where direct advice creates resistance (and eye rolls!)The difference between positive psychology and toxic positivity — and why it matters for how we prepare our kids for adultingHow being vulnerable with your adult children can shift your relationship from parent/child to something closer to friendshipThe one permission question that can change any conversation with your kids, your partner, or your friends(Stay to the end!) Joanne answers one more question after we thought we were done — about oversharing, how to decide what to tell your kids, and why you’re always the editor of your own story About Joanne McHugh Joanne McHugh is a mom of three daughters and the creator of Things Your Mom Should Have Told You — a weekly newsletter and blog where she shares real, honest stories from her own life to help young adults navigate the things nobody warned them about. What started as a private book for her girls became something she knew had to be shared more widely. Resources & Links Mentioned Things Your Mom Should Have Told You (Joanne’s newsletter & blog) HEREShift for Moms — From Fixer to Coach HERE Connect with Jodi Website: jodisilverman.comInstagram: @jodi_silvermanMoms Who Dare Facebook CommunitySend me a quick note/message- what stood out in this episode! 🎙️ You've been listening to me—now I want to meet YOU.  Join me on Substack, where Dare On goes beyond the podcast.  We're having real conversations about midlife, what's next, the things we're struggling with, and the lives we still want to create. You'll find live gatherings, connection, encouragement. Subscribe for FREE and come introduce yourself HERE I can't wait to meet Subscribe to my Substack HERE Step into the Dare On Circle HERE

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💜You did the mom thing—and you did it well. Now the house is quieter, the roles have shifted, and you're asking: What’s next for me? Whether you're navigating an empty nest, moving through divorce or widowhood, facing a career pivot, or simply longing to reconnect with your true self in midlife—this space is for you. Welcome to Dare On with Jodi, the podcast for midlife women who are ready to dare more, doubt less, and live fully. I’m Jodi Silverman—speaker, mindset coach, and your personal cheerleader for this next chapter of life. Every Thursday, you’ll hear real stories of reinvention, heartfelt solo episodes, and conversations that spark courage, confidence, and connection.  We talk midlife pivots, purpose, self-talk, happiness (yes, it’s possible!), and all the messy magic in between—sprinkled with a little woo and a lot of heart. If you're craving more you in your life, this is your space. 🎧So grab your earbuds and let’s make Thursdays your favorite day of the week. Dare On, my friend.💜 👉 Love the podcast? Come join the conversation. Subscribe to Dare On with Jodi on Substack for weekly inspiration, behind-the-scenes stories, exclusive notes, and a community of women daring more, doubting less, and living fully.   See ya over there: https://dareonwithjodi.substack.com/ Heart to Heart:   Jodi Silverman is a certified life coach who’s here to walk beside you with encouragement and support. That said, she’s not a therapist or medical professional. If you’re facing something that needs clinical care or deeper healing, please don’t hesitate to connect with a trusted therapist or healthcare provider. You’re not alone, and you’re so worth that kind of care.  

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  • Creator
    Jodi Silverman
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    180
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Dare On with Jodi
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