New Roads, New Rules

Terri Cavanaugh and Sandi Ferreira
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Life is full of twists, turns, and unexpected detours, but every new path is a chance to rewrite the rules. New Roads, New Rules is the podcast where women come together to talk, laugh, and lift each other up through life’s transitions. Whether it’s a career shift, the end of a relationship, or the start of something new, we’re here to navigate it all with honesty, humor, and a whole lot of empowerment. Join us each week as we share real stories, bold conversations, and the kind of support you’d expect from your best friends. Because no matter where life takes us, we’re in this together. New paths. New possibilities. New rules. Let’s go! 🚀✨

  1. 10h ago

    S6E11-Are we moving backwards?

    Send us Fan Mail Are we continuing to move forward, or are subtle shifts across society quietly pushing us backward? In this episode, Sandi and Terri tackle a series of headlines, system changes, and recent events that make you stop and ask: Are we losing ground we fought decades to gain?  From changing rules around higher education and critical professions to ongoing conversations surrounding safety, accountability, and student protections, this discussion connects the dots between issues that often feel separate—until you look at them together.  It’s an honest, candid look at progress, culture, and whether our generation has gotten a little too comfortable. Tune in as Sandi and Terri break down why these subtle changes matter, how women can better support one another, and why holding the line is more important now than ever.  Roadie Question of the Week: Where do you feel women have made the most progress in your lifetime, and where are you worried we might be starting to move backward? Send us your thoughts—we want to hear from you!  Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow New Roads, New Rules on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and empowering discussions. Join our community of incredible women and be part of the conversation on: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/share/15bRmEcYP2/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram- @newroadsnewrules Website: https://www.newroadsnewrules.com/ We can't wait to connect with you! Remember, every new journey begins with a single step, and we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way.  New paths. New possibilities. New rules. Let’s go! 🚀✨

  2. Oct 13

    S6E10-Wait...We Can Make That??

    Send us Fan Mail Did you know that 4.1 billion jars of food were canned in American homes in a single year? Most of us just pop open a jar or grab a bottle off the spice aisle without a second thought—until now.  In this episode of New Roads, New Rules, Terri and Sandi dive into why so many of us are starting to rethink convenience. From kitchen staples you’d never guess you could make at home to the wild history of home-canning trends, this conversation will make you look at your own pantry in a whole new light.  The Spices & Staples Dilemma: How does a simple everyday spice actually get made, and why are we buying things we could easily craft ourselves? The "Line in the Sand": Where do you draw the boundary between a fun weekend project and a convenience you will never give up? A Hidden Danger: Sandi drops a shocking CDC fact about DIY food prep that might just save your life. The "Yet" Mindset: Why being a total beginner again might be the best thing you do this week—in the kitchen and far beyond. Are you team "make it from scratch" or team "grocery delivery forever"? Listen in to discover why reclaiming a few lost skills might just be the ultimate modern flex! Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow New Roads, New Rules on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and empowering discussions. Join our community of incredible women and be part of the conversation on: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/share/15bRmEcYP2/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram- @newroadsnewrules Website: https://www.newroadsnewrules.com/ We can't wait to connect with you! Remember, every new journey begins with a single step, and we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way.  New paths. New possibilities. New rules. Let’s go! 🚀✨

  3. Oct 6

    S6E9-Why Sandi Hates Online Dating

    Send us Fan Mail Is midlife online dating a modern path to love or just another full-time job? On this episode of New Roads, New Rules, Sandi dives headfirst into the digital wilderness of apps—and she is not holding back. Tune in to hear: The AI Dilemma: What happens when two people on a dating site both start suspecting the other might actually be a bot?Skipping to "Phase Seven": The boundary-pushing messages that have Sandi demanding a formal "onboarding process" before basic conversation.The "SUV" Syndrome: Why writing a middle-age profile feels less like romance and more like advertising a used vehicle.Mystery Profiles: The absurd, single-word username that left the hosts feeling like they were trapped in an Abbott and Costello routine.Produce Aisle Dreams: Why a simple encounter in the grocery store aisle sounds infinitely better than endless screen time—and whether it's time to set new rules for dating on your own terms.Whether you’re navigating the app ecosystem yourself, swearing off tech-based romance forever, or holding out hope for a meet-cute over ripe avocados, you won't want to miss this hilarious and relatable discussion! Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow New Roads, New Rules on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and empowering discussions. Join our community of incredible women and be part of the conversation on: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/share/15bRmEcYP2/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram- @newroadsnewrules Website: https://www.newroadsnewrules.com/ We can't wait to connect with you! Remember, every new journey begins with a single step, and we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way.  New paths. New possibilities. New rules. Let’s go! 🚀✨

  4. Sep 29

    S6 E8- Sandi's Going Online: We Put Her on Match.com LIVE

    Send us Fan Mail Sandi has made a decision. A choice. A bold, potentially chaotic life move—and we are putting it all out there live. In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into modern dating after 50, deciphering profile red flags, dissecting picture choices, and asking the ultimate question: what could possibly go wrong? Because let’s be real—dating later in life isn't about finding someone to build your entire world around; it's about deciding who actually deserves a spot in the life you’ve already built. But when Sandi takes the leap live on-air, absolute hilarity (and a fair amount of panic) ensues. Did she find a winner, or did we just witness a complete tactical error? Hit play right now to hear how the madness unfolds! Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow New Roads, New Rules on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and empowering discussions. Join our community of incredible women and be part of the conversation on: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/share/15bRmEcYP2/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram- @newroadsnewrules Website: https://www.newroadsnewrules.com/ We can't wait to connect with you! Remember, every new journey begins with a single step, and we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way.  New paths. New possibilities. New rules. Let’s go! 🚀✨

  5. Sep 22

    S6E7-The Songs That Made Us: Why the Music Never Gets Old (Even When We Do)

    Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder why you can hear the first three notes of a song from 1986 and instantly remember what you were wearing, who you were crushing on, and where you were sitting... yet walk into the kitchen 10 seconds ago and completely forget why you walked in?    In this episode of New Roads, New Rules, Terri and Sandi dive deep into the ultimate time machine: the soundtrack of our lives.    From the shock of realization that Bon Jovi’s Slippery When Wet is turning 40 to the actual science behind why teenage music gets locked in our brains forever, we’re pressing play on the past and taking a look at the women we’ve become along the way.    Tune in as we unpack: The "Reminiscence Bump": Why your brain refuses to let go of the music from when you were 17.   Mixed Tapes & Radio Waiting Games: Remembering when we actually had to work for our music (and pray the DJ didn’t talk over the ending).   Same Song, Different Woman: How hearing a lyric today through the lens of marriage, kids, heartbreak, and starting over changes everything.   The 7-Song Life Playlist: Terri and Sandi put each other on the spot to pick the ultimate tracks for falling in love, getting your shit together, and representing the exact woman they are right now.   Music Inheritance: How our parents' tunes infected us, and how our kids manage to know every single word to our old jams.   Put your windows down, turn the volume up, and join us for a hilarious, nostalgic, and deeply personal ride. Because your soundtrack isn't finished—and your playlist is just getting good!    Listener Question of the Week: What’s the ONE song that absolutely has to be on the soundtrack of your life—and what's the story behind it? Hit us up and let us know!    Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow New Roads, New Rules on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and empowering discussions. Join our community of incredible women and be part of the conversation on: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/share/15bRmEcYP2/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram- @newroadsnewrules Website: https://www.newroadsnewrules.com/ We can't wait to connect with you! Remember, every new journey begins with a single step, and we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way.  New paths. New possibilities. New rules. Let’s go! 🚀✨

  6. Sep 15

    S6 E6 Anti-Aging Treatments: Worth It?

    Send us Fan Mail From microcurrent facials and LED masks to Botox, fillers, radiofrequency, collagen powders, and Scotch tape—women in midlife are bombarded with thousands of treatments promising to turn back the clock. But which ones are backed by real science, and which ones are just fantastic at shrinking your wallet? In this episode, Sandi and Terri dig into the multi-billion-dollar anti-aging machine to separate legitimate results from clever marketing. They break down popular treatments using their New Roads "Worth It?" Scale, explore why "feeling good" after a treatment might actually be worth the price tag, and discuss how to navigate midlife beauty on your own terms without apologizing for getting older. In this episode, we explore: The "Worth It?" Rating Scale: Why sunscreen and retinoids keep outperforming $300 miracle creams.High-Tech & At-Home Gadgets: The truth about microcurrent devices, red-light masks, face yoga, and facial taping.In-Office Treatments: What the research actually says about Botox, dermal fillers, microneedling, lasers, and chemical peels.The Wild West of Beauty: The real science behind collagen powders, PRP ("vampire facials"), and the hype surrounding exosomes.The 10-Question Spending Test: The critical questions to ask yourself before dropping serious cash on your skin.The Deeper Conversation: Why taking care of your skin doesn't mean you're betraying the aging process.Tune in for an honest, hilarious, and research-backed breakdown to help you decide what’s truly "worth it" for your skin and your budget! Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow New Roads, New Rules on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and empowering discussions. Join our community of incredible women and be part of the conversation on: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/share/15bRmEcYP2/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram- @newroadsnewrules Website: https://www.newroadsnewrules.com/ We can't wait to connect with you! Remember, every new journey begins with a single step, and we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way.  New paths. New possibilities. New rules. Let’s go! 🚀✨

  7. Sep 8

    S6E5 Grief Has No Expiration Date

    Send us Fan Mail You can be completely fine for years… and then one date, one memory, one moment hits—and suddenly, you’re not. This week on New Roads, New Rules, Terri and Sandi are having a deeply personal conversation about grief, the unexpected ways it can show back up, and the pressure we sometimes put on ourselves to be “over it” by now. But what if there is no “by now”? And what if grief isn’t always about losing someone? Sometimes we’re mourning a relationship, a friendship, a chapter of our lives, the person we used to be—or the future we thought we were going to have. If you’ve ever wondered, Why is this still affecting me? Shouldn’t I be past this by now?… this episode is for you. It’s honest, emotional, a little funny in the places where we need it most, and a reminder that moving forward doesn’t mean leaving everything—or everyone—behind. Listen to Grief Has No Expiration Date on New Roads, New Rules. Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow New Roads, New Rules on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and empowering discussions. Join our community of incredible women and be part of the conversation on: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/share/15bRmEcYP2/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram- @newroadsnewrules Website: https://www.newroadsnewrules.com/ We can't wait to connect with you! Remember, every new journey begins with a single step, and we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way.  New paths. New possibilities. New rules. Let’s go! 🚀✨

  8. Sep 1

    S6E4- Smart Home vs. 1980's Home

    Send us Fan Mail Remember when "high-tech home security" meant locking the screen door and asking your neighbor to grab the mail? In this episode of New Roads, New Rules, Terri and Sandi take a hilarious, eye-opening trip down memory lane to pit the analog quirks of the 1980s against the hyper-connected modern smart home. From daily comforts you never knew you needed to the nostalgic habits we somehow survived, we're breaking down what’s actually worth the upgrade—and what might just be driving us crazy. Plus, stick around for our brand-new Rule of the Week! Grab your headphones, hit play, and get ready to laugh, reminisce, and rethink the way you run your household today. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and let us know your favorite throwback household memories! Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow New Roads, New Rules on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and empowering discussions. Join our community of incredible women and be part of the conversation on: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/share/15bRmEcYP2/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram- @newroadsnewrules Website: https://www.newroadsnewrules.com/ We can't wait to connect with you! Remember, every new journey begins with a single step, and we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way.  New paths. New possibilities. New rules. Let’s go! 🚀✨

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Life is full of twists, turns, and unexpected detours, but every new path is a chance to rewrite the rules. New Roads, New Rules is the podcast where women come together to talk, laugh, and lift each other up through life’s transitions. Whether it’s a career shift, the end of a relationship, or the start of something new, we’re here to navigate it all with honesty, humor, and a whole lot of empowerment. Join us each week as we share real stories, bold conversations, and the kind of support you’d expect from your best friends. Because no matter where life takes us, we’re in this together. New paths. New possibilities. New rules. Let’s go! 🚀✨

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  • Creator
    Terri Cavanaugh and Sandi Ferreira
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 New Roads, New Rules
  • Show Website
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