Fuller Expectations

Carrie Fuller
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Welcome to Fuller Expectations — a podcast for anyone wanting to navigate life with purpose, curiosity, and a sense of adventure. Each episode explores what it means to live well, age boldly, and pursue the version of yourself you've always imagined. From career pivots to wellness routines, from rediscovering passions to rewriting what's possible, this show is your weekly dose of insight, inspiration, and real talk about making the second half of life your most powerful chapter yet! Whether you're chasing new dreams, craving more meaning, or just figuring out what’s next, you're not alone!

  1. 2D AGO

    What YOU Need to Know About AI - YOUR Personal Assistant!

    What if you had a personal assistant available 24/7 — ready to help you save time, reduce stress, and make everyday life feel a little easier? In this solo episode of Fuller Expectations, we’re talking about artificial intelligence — not as something to fear, but as something to use! AI is here, and it’s not just for tech experts or big companies. It can be an incredible tool for everyday people who want to live with more efficiency, clarity, and intention. From planning vacations and organizing your schedule, to simplifying meal prep, writing emails, creating wellness routines, or even brainstorming your next big idea — AI can help you reclaim time and mental energy in the busiest seasons of life. This episode is an invitation to shift your mindset:AI isn’t replacing you… it’s supporting you. Because in the second half of life, we’re not here to do everything the hard way — we’re here to live fully, work smarter, and create more space for what matters most!

    19 min

  2. FEB 5

    Banking Wellness: How to Invest in the Body You’ll Be Living in Later!

    What if preparing for retirement isn’t just about finances — but about the body that will carry you into those years? In this episode of Fuller Expectations, we explore the powerful difference between lifespan and health span, and why living longer only matters if we’re able to live well. Just like saving for retirement, building strength, muscle, flexibility, and mobility require early and consistent investment — long before we feel the consequences of neglect. This conversation reframes wellness as a form of future planning. From your 30s through your 50s and beyond, every walk, stretch, strength session, and recovery choice becomes a deposit into your long-term independence, mobility, and quality of life. This episode is for anyone who wants to: Stay strong, mobile, and independent as they age Understand why muscle and strength are essential to longevity Shift from short-term wellness goals to long-term quality of life Make simple, sustainable choices that compound over time Because living longer is one thing —living fully, independently, and with strength is the real return on investment.

    14 min

  3. JAN 29

    The GLP-1 Craze: What You Need to Know About Synthetic vs. Natural Support!

    In this timely and informative episode of Fuller Expectations, we dive into the GLP-1 craze dominating conversations around weight loss, metabolism, and wellness. With so much hype surrounding injectable medications and quick-fix solutions, how do you separate fact from marketing? Joining us is Nicole Barone — a wellness coach, entrepreneur, former pharmaceutical professional, and American Heart Association–endorsed speaker — who brings a rare, balanced perspective to the conversation. Having worked inside the pharma industry and now traveling the country educating others on sustainable wellness, Nicole breaks down the key differences between synthetic GLP-1 medications and natural ways to support your body’s own GLP-1 response. Together, we explore: What GLP-1 actually is and why it matters The pros, cons, and risks of synthetic GLP-1 medications How lifestyle, nutrition, and habits can naturally support GLP-1 The long-term implications for metabolic health and quality of life Why informed choice matters more than trends This episode is not about fear or judgment — it’s about education, empowerment, and sustainable wellness. If you’re curious about GLP-1s, considering your options, or simply want a clearer understanding of what supports real, lasting health, this conversation is for you. Here is a link to a fact sheet that Nicole and I reference as we chat about this important topic: https://threemedia.earth/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2601_FactSheet-GLPTHREE_v1_ENG_FNL.pdf After reviewing the fact sheet, if you would like to explore the options to try this product, scroll this link for various options, including single bottles, and multi-packs: https://threeinternational.com/en/ShopProducts/941196

    28 min

  4. JAN 22

    From Stuck to Stretching: How to Build a Growth Mindset for Your Best Life!

    What if the biggest thing standing between you and your best life isn’t your age, your past, or your circumstances—but your mindset? In this episode of Fuller Expectations, we explore the powerful difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset, and how the way you think about challenges, failure, and change quietly shapes your future. You’ll learn how to spot limiting beliefs, reframe setbacks, and build a mindset that supports growth, confidence, and reinvention—especially in the back half of life. If you’ve ever felt stuck, behind, or “too late,” this episode might be the mindset reset you need to become the version of you that we know is waiting for you!

    15 min

  5. JAN 15

    Mid-Check Momentum: Are Your 2026 Goals Still Working for You?

    As we move deeper into 2026, many of us are quietly reassessing the goals and resolutions we set just weeks ago. In this episode of Fuller Expectations, we pause for an honest and compassionate check-in: How are those goals really going—and were they realistic to begin with? This conversation explores why so many New Year’s resolutions lose momentum and how success becomes far more achievable when we set goals that reflect our real lives, seasons, and capacity. We revisit the power of SMART goals—specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound—and how they can transform vague intentions into sustainable progress. If you’ve found yourself feeling discouraged, behind, or tempted to give up altogether, this episode offers a reminder that growth doesn’t require perfection—just clarity, flexibility, and self-awareness. Because when expectations are fuller, progress feels possible.

    16 min

  6. JAN 8

    The Conversations That Shape Our Lives - Episode 2 in our Series - Saying What You Mean Without Guilt or Anger!

    Why is it so hard to say what we really mean — especially when we care about the relationship? In Episode 2 of The Conversations That Shape Our Lives, we explore why so many of us stay silent to keep the peace, and how that silence often turns into stress, resentment, or emotional exhaustion. This episode looks at the role guilt plays when we start speaking more honestly, why anger is often unexpressed truth, and how clarity can actually strengthen relationships rather than damage them. You’ll learn a simple, compassionate framework for expressing your needs clearly — without blame, guilt, or emotional buildup. If you’ve ever minimized your feelings, avoided a conversation, or worried about being “too much,” this episode will help you reframe communication as an act of respect — for yourself and for others.

    13 min

  7. JAN 1

    The Conversations That Shape Our Lives - Your Stress Might Not Be the Situation — It Might Be About the Conversation!

    This is the first episode in a series where we dive into more about communication. Or the lack of it! What if your stress isn’t really about the situation — but the conversation that never happened? In the first episode of The Conversations That Shape Our Lives, we explore how unspoken expectations, avoidance, and silence quietly create stress, tension, and resentment in our relationships. Most of the pressure we feel isn’t caused by conflict — it comes from what we don’t say, what we assume others should know, and the conversations we delay because they feel uncomfortable. This episode invites you to reframe stress as a signal rather than a failure, and to recognize communication gaps as opportunities for clarity, connection, and peace. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, misunderstood, or emotionally drained without fully knowing why, this conversation will help you see stress differently — and take the first step toward calmer, more intentional communication. If you would like to receive a 'Listener Reflection Worksheet' via email, please let us know and we will send that to your inbox! Just email us at fullerexpectations@yahoo.com and request your copy today!

    13 min

  8. 12/24/2025

    Your 'WHY' Is Your Compass: Set Goals with Meaning in the New Year!

    As a new year approaches, many of us rush to set goals—lose weight, earn more, do more—without ever asking the most important question: What is your 'why'? In this episode of Fuller Expectations, we explore how discovering your WHY changes everything—how you set goals, how you measure success, how you PERSIST and reach success, and how deeply you experience gratitude and meaning in your life. When your goals are rooted in purpose instead of pressure, they stop feeling exhausting and start feeling aligned. You’ll learn why clarity around your WHY creates motivation that lasts, how it helps you say no to what doesn’t serve you, and why meaningful goals feel lighter—even when they’re challenging. This conversation is an invitation to pause before the new year begins, reflect on what truly matters to you in this season of life, and create intentions that honor who you are becoming—and focus on what truly matters. If you’re ready to stop chasing goals and start living with intention, this episode is for you!

    30 min
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About

Welcome to Fuller Expectations — a podcast for anyone wanting to navigate life with purpose, curiosity, and a sense of adventure. Each episode explores what it means to live well, age boldly, and pursue the version of yourself you've always imagined. From career pivots to wellness routines, from rediscovering passions to rewriting what's possible, this show is your weekly dose of insight, inspiration, and real talk about making the second half of life your most powerful chapter yet! Whether you're chasing new dreams, craving more meaning, or just figuring out what’s next, you're not alone!

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  • Creator
    Carrie Fuller
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Carrie Fuller
  • Show Website
    Fuller Expectations

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