The Things We Know

Lisa Callahan & Kari Morin
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The Things We Know is a space for honest conversations, hard-earned wisdom and the beautiful messy truth of being human-especially in midlife and beyond. We exist to remind women that the best is not behind them and that their voices, stories and dreams matter now more than ever. Through heartfelt dialogue, real-life experiences, and a touch of humor we aim to spark clarity, connection and the courage to create a life you truly love. Cheers! Lisa and Kari

  1. 6D AGO

    Why is it ALL Her Fault?

    In this episode of The Things We Know, Lisa and Kari use the psychological thriller All Her Fault as a doorway into a much larger cultural conversation about how quickly women are judged, blamed, and morally scrutinized. Through the intertwined storylines of working mothers, caregivers, and a woman whose life has been shaped by inherited guilt, they explore how blame lands differently on women than on men, how motherhood is policed through impossible standards, and how judgment often disguises itself as concern. Drawing on research, cultural patterns, and familiar moments from pop culture, this conversation invites listeners to slow down their own reflexes, notice who gets the benefit of the doubt, and consider how awareness itself can begin to loosen these patterns. If this conversation stirred a desire for something different than judgment or fixing, and you're craving an empowering, safe, and genuinely loving circle of women where you can show up without being evaluated, there is still time to join Kari and Lisa at Unstoppable: A Best Chapter Yet Retreat, happening February 27 through March 1 in Palm Springs, California. It's an invitation to step out of scrutiny and into connection, reflection, and forward movement with women who know how to hold space without verdicts. Where to find Kari and Lisa: The Things We Know Podcast Homepage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThingWeKnowPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethingsweknowpod

    38 min

  2. JAN 27

    This is Not Normal

    In this episode of The Things We Know, Kari and Lisa name the moment we're living in without softening it or pretending it's business as usual. They talk honestly about the emotional and nervous system toll of staying awake to what's happening in the world, why disengagement is no longer a neutral choice, and how caring deeply right now comes with a real cost. Drawing from their work as coaches, mothers, and women paying close attention, they explore how to stay engaged without burning out, why regulation is not avoidance but capacity-building, and how community helps keep despair from taking over. This is a conversation about moral distress, presence, and what it means to remain human, grounded, and connected in a time that feels anything but normal. And if this conversation stirred a desire not just to stay informed, but to stay human and resourced in the midst of it all, there is still a small window to join Kari and Lisa at the Unstoppable: A Best Chapter Yet Retreat in Palm Springs, February 27–March 1, 2026. The retreat is a place to slow down, tend to your nervous system, reflect on your own story, and reconnect with what gives you steadiness and courage for the long road ahead. More details and registration are linked above if this feels like the kind of support you've been needing. Where to find Kari and Lisa: The Things We Know Podcast Homepage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThingWeKnowPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethingsweknowpod

    1h 3m

  3. JAN 20

    The Moment is Now with Kristy from buildtomorrow.chi

    In this episode of The Things We Know, Kari and Lisa talk with Kristy about what it looks like to take a leap in midlife and step into a version of yourself you didn't see coming. Kristy shares how she went from growing up in a very nonpolitical household to becoming an activist and community organizer, working alongside a committed network of women through Build Tomorrow Chicago and Indivisible Edgewater. Together, they explore how concern turns into action, how community creates purpose during times of upheaval, and why getting involved doesn't require a certain personality or background. This conversation is for anyone navigating big, unexpected life changes and wondering how to channel their energy into something meaningful and alive. To learn more about Kristy's work or get involved, find her communities on Instagram at @buildtomorrow.chi and @indivisible.edgewater And if this conversation stirred that familiar feeling of wanting your next chapter to feel more vibrant, purposeful, and connected, there is still a small window to join Kari and Lisa at Unstoppable: A Best Chapter Yet Retreat in Palm Springs, February 27-March 1, 2026. It's a powerful and loving space for women who want to step into community with clarity and courage, and it's coming up quickly, so click the link above to learn more and register to join!   Where to find Kari and Lisa: The Things We Know Podcast Homepage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThingWeKnowPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethingsweknowpod

    1h 16m

  4. JAN 13

    Best Friend Project with Rachel Swardson

    Kari and Lisa talk with researcher and storyteller Rachel Joy Swardson about the real landscape of women's friendships—the fractures we don't speak about, the quiet eroders that dissolve connection, and why midlife can feel both full and lonely at the same time. Together they explore how values shifts, life transitions, and unspoken expectations shape the way women find, make, and keep friends, and they consider what it looks like to repair or release a friendship with honesty and compassion. This conversation invites listeners to reflect on their own patterns, the friendships that shaped them, and the possibility of forming meaningful new connections in midlife. The Best Friend Project Survey https://thebestfriendproject.co/survey And because connection is at the heart of their Best Chapter Yet Retreats, Because of course any good chapter includes the best kinds of friends as our stories unfold!  Kari and Lisa share what they see every time: women forming deep, organic friendships almost instantly, thanks to the intentional work that begins long before anyone arrives. The bonds that spark there are real and lasting, and it's one of their favorite parts of this work. For those craving that kind of community, there is still time to join them at Unstoppable: A Heroine's Journey in Palm Springs, February 27-March 1, 2026 Where to find Kari and Lisa: The Things We Know Podcast Homepage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThingWeKnowPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethingsweknowpod

    1h 12m

  5. JAN 6

    Getting Braver Instead of "Better"

    Lisa Callahan and Kari Morin are back!   Here to open Season Four of The Things We Know by retiring the familiar pressure to be better and asking a different, more honest question. What if this year is about being braver instead. In a world that feels heavy and uncertain, they explore what courage actually looks like in midlife and in these times. Not perfection or optimization, but emotional honesty, softened strength, clear boundaries, and the willingness to be seen as we are. Through personal stories about caregiving, grief, identity shifts, friendships, parenting adult children, and the courage required to stay present rather than numb, they reflect on the small, everyday acts of bravery that help women move forward without abandoning themselves. Because bravery is easier when it is practiced in community, Lisa and Kari also share what they witnessed at their Brave and Boundless retreat last Fall, and why they are so excited about their next gathering, Unstoppable: A Heroine's Journey, taking place February 27 through March 1, 2026 in Palm Springs. This retreat offers women a chance to explore their stories, reclaim their courage, and step into the year ahead with support, connection, and intention. There's still time to register, and spaces are filling, but the invitation is simple: come be held in community, explore your next chapter with support, and step into the kind of courage this new season is all about. Where to find Kari and Lisa: The Things We Know Podcast Homepage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethingsweknowpod

    49 min
  6. Preview of Season 4

    12/30/2025

    Preview of Season 4

    Lisa and Kari offer a lively preview of what's ahead in Season Four, sharing the themes, conversations, and guests they're most excited to bring to the podcast in the coming months. With several powerful interviews already recorded, they highlight the topics that will shape the new season—courage, friendship, activism, healing, identity, pace, desire, storytelling, and more—along with the kinds of honest, funny, grounded conversations listeners have come to expect. This quick preview sets the stage for a season filled with depth, connection, and the kinds of episodes that stay with you long after they end. And as you look ahead to your own new season, Kari and Lisa also invite you to consider joining them at Unstoppable: A Heroine's Journey, their upcoming retreat in Palm Springs. It's a space designed for connection, clarity, and courage—the same themes that run through the year's upcoming conversations—and a powerful way to begin your next chapter with support and community. Registration link is here. Where to find Kari and Lisa: The Things We Know Podcast Homepage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThingWeKnowPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethingsweknowpod

    40 min
  7. Winning Streak

    12/23/2025

    Winning Streak

    In this episode of The Things We Know, Kari and Lisa wrap up a tough year by exploring a surprisingly uplifting idea called the winning streak. Inspired by creator Charlie Rocket and expanded through the somatic work of Melanie Mishler, they talk about how naming even the smallest things that are going right can shift how we experience progress and resilience. This conversation is not about forced optimism but about noticing what is steady and good, even in uncertain seasons. It is a reminder that momentum often begins with one simple truth: things are still working, even when life feels hard. You know what might be the perfect way to experience a winning streak? Come meet us in Palm Springs, California, February 27 to March 1, 2026, for our next Best Chapter Yet weekend retreat. Picture sunshine, laughter, deep conversation, and that unmistakable feeling of forward motion. It is time to remember how good it feels to root for your own life again. All the details and the registration link are here. Where to find Kari and Lisa: The Things We Know Podcast Homepage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethingsweknowpod

    34 min
  8. The Things We Thought We Knew: Episode 150!

    12/16/2025

    The Things We Thought We Knew: Episode 150!

    Kari and Lisa mark their one hundred fiftieth episode with a reflective, honest conversation about the beliefs they once held tightly, the ones life softened, and the truths that feel steadier now. Looking back at the evolution of the podcast, the unexpected shape of this past year, and the lessons earned at different ages, they explore how perspective shifts over time and what wisdom emerges from both joy and difficulty. This milestone discussion invites listeners to consider their own turning points, the assumptions that no longer fit, and the deeper knowing that comes with experience, humility, and growth. We invite you to imagine three days of connection, creativity, and real conversation.  Join us in Palm Springs for Unstoppable: A Heroine's Journey, Feb 27–Mar 1, 2026. Best Chapter Yet retreat: "Unstoppable, A Heroine's Journey"  in Palm Springs, February 27–March 1, 2026. Details and registration here! Where to find Kari and Lisa: The Things We Know Podcast Homepage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethingsweknowpod

    1h 10m
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The Things We Know is a space for honest conversations, hard-earned wisdom and the beautiful messy truth of being human-especially in midlife and beyond. We exist to remind women that the best is not behind them and that their voices, stories and dreams matter now more than ever. Through heartfelt dialogue, real-life experiences, and a touch of humor we aim to spark clarity, connection and the courage to create a life you truly love. Cheers! Lisa and Kari

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  • Creator
    Lisa Callahan & Kari Morin
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    158
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    The Things We Know