The Things We Know

Lisa Callahan and Kari Morin
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The Things We Know podcast is a space for honest conversation, 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. 3D AGO

    Why Your Story Matters: Women, Truth, and the Power of Storytelling

    In this episode of The Things We Know, Kari and Lisa slow down to talk about why storytelling has always mattered so much, and why it still does right now. They reflect on story as a way we make sense of what we’ve lived, how women across cultures have carried memory and meaning when formal histories fell short, and why telling our own stories is never just personal. The conversation explores how stories can heal, connect, and help us become more fully ourselves, while also naming the quiet power of paying attention to who is telling the story and why. At its heart, this episode is about storytelling as a way of staying awake, preserving truth, and refusing to let our lives, our histories, or our humanity be flattened or rewritten by someone else. If you are ready to start telling your story join us in Portland, OR for our next Best Chapter Yet retreat.  Sep 18-20 https://www.eventcreate.com/e/bestchapteryetfall2026   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

  2. MAR 24

    Is It Too Late to Let Yourself Be New?

    What if the best version of you is still ahead? In this episode, Lisa and Kari get real about one of the most quietly radical things a woman in midlife can do — let herself be new. Not fixed. Not improved. New. If you've ever Googled "how to reinvent yourself in your 40s" at midnight, or wondered whether it's too late to try something that scares you, this conversation is for you. Lisa and Kari talk through what it actually feels like to give yourself permission to change, why being a beginner again is harder than it sounds, and how to stop waiting for the right moment to start living differently. In this episode: Why midlife is the perfect time to try something completely newHow to quiet the voice that says it's too lateWhat it looks like to let yourself become a different version of youIf this episode hit home, follow or subscribe to The Things We Know so you never miss a conversation. ✨ Ready to stop thinking about it and actually do it? The best way to start your journey to being new is at our next Best Chapter Yet retreat — YOUnique and Amazing in Portland, OR, September 18–20. This is your dedicated time and space to step away, reconnect with yourself, and step into who you're becoming. Come as you are. Leave as someone new. 👉 Grab your spot before they're gone — https://www.eventcreate.com/e/bestchapteryetfall2026

    40 min

  3. MAR 17

    Supporting the Next Generation with Shawna Rosenzweig

    In this conversation, Kari and Lisa sit down with Shawna Rosenzweig, CEO of Camp Fire, to explore what young people are facing today and what adults can do to support them with clarity and compassion. Shawna shares her path into youth development and community engagement, what it looks like to lead a one hundred and fifteen year old national organization, and how she balances identity, parenting, and purpose in a rapidly changing world. Together they talk about belonging, safety, outdoor experiences, and the small but powerful ways parents, teachers, caregivers, and communities can help young people thrive. It is honest, grounding, and full of the kind of insight that makes you exhale and rethink what’s possible for the next generation. Please consider contributing to Campfire’s Friendship Fund: The Camp Fire National Friendship Fund is a financial and community resource assistance program that fills in funding gaps throughout the national Camp Fire network, extends existing scholarship programs, and supports projects that remove barriers to accessibility. Where to find Kari and Lisa: The Things We Know Podcast Homepage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThingWeKnowPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethingsweknowpod

    55 min

  4. MAR 10

    Making Peace with Your Pace

    In this episode of The Things We Know, Lisa and Kari explore what it really means to make peace with your pace in a world that constantly equates speed with worth. They unpack the quiet pressure so many women feel to keep up, especially in midlife, when responsibilities multiply and life demands more care, not more urgency. The conversation moves through burnout, ambition, desire, and the seasons of life that force us to slow down whether we want to or not, naming the tension between loving where you are and still longing for more. This is an honest, compassionate look at pacing your life in a way that’s sustainable, aligned, and deeply human, without giving up on growth or meaning. Where to find Kari and Lisa: The Things We Know Podcast Homepage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThingWeKnowPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethingsweknowpod

    44 min

  5. MAR 3

    Open Wardrobe with Julie Dietmar

    What if getting dressed could feel like a way to reconnect with who you’re becoming? In this episode, Kari and Lisa talk with Julia Dietmar, CEO and co-founder of OpenWardrobe, about how style naturally evolves through the seasons of our lives and how clothing can help us express ourselves more authentically during times of change. Julia shares how to let go of old fashion “rules,” how to make the most of the clothes you already own, and how she found the courage to launch a company in her fifties. This is an encouraging, practical, and creative conversation for anyone ready to feel more aligned, more confident, and more at ease in their style. Learn more about Julie and connect, and get on Open Wardrobe to be inspired: julia@myopenwardrobe.com www.openwardrobe.co https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-k-dietmar-083810/ Use code TTWK for 20% off a Style Blueprint Where to find Kari and Lisa: The Things We Know Podcast Homepage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThingWeKnowPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethingsweknowpod

    44 min

  6. FEB 24

    How to Repair with No "But"

    In this episode of The Things We Know, Kari and Lisa revisit a topic that sits at the heart of every meaningful relationship: repair. Rather than striving for perfection or trying to get it right all the time, they explore why the willingness to notice harm, take responsibility, and come back into connection matters more. Drawing from relationship research, parenting and caregiving realities, and their own lived experience, they talk about why rupture is inevitable, why repair is often uncomfortable, and how repair builds trust over time — with others and with ourselves. This conversation invites listeners to release shame, soften self-judgment, and stay oriented toward connection, integrity, and growth, even when things don’t go as planned. 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. FEB 17

    Finding Your Voice with Kimberly Crowe

    In this episode, Lisa and Kari sit down with international speaker and visibility expert Kimberly Crowe to talk about finding your voice and letting it work for you, especially in the middle chapters of life. They explore why so many women stay hidden, how the stories we tell ourselves shape our confidence, and what begins to shift when we choose visibility over perfection. Kimberly shares her journey from early speaking experiences to thousands of stages around the world, along with her philosophy that business and self-expression can be both meaningful and fun. It’s a warm, encouraging conversation about midlife reinvention, storytelling as a path to connection, and the small, brave steps that help a voice grow stronger. To learn more about Kimberly and explore opportunities to grow your voice and visibility, visit https://speakersplayhouse.com/. To register for Voices of Women Summit https://thingsweknow--checkingout.thrivecart.com/vow-summit-speaker-registration-2026/ To register for Podapalooza https://thingsweknow--checkingout.thrivecart.com/podapalooza/ Where to find Kari and Lisa: The Things We Know Podcast Homepage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThingWeKnowPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethingsweknowpod

    54 min

  8. FEB 10

    In Purpose, In Motion with Dr. Nelva Lee

    In this episode of The Things We Know, Kari and Lisa sit down with Dr. Nelva Lee to reflect on how embracing life’s turns helped define the path she ultimately built. Nelva reflects on a career spanning healthcare administration, education, entrepreneurship, and community advocacy, and how building systems to support multilingual, immigrant, and underserved communities emerged through lived experience rather than linear planning. She shares how faith has guided her leadership and service, why midlife has become a season of intentional challenge and growth, and how continuing to push herself physically, most recently by running an ultramarathon, feels essential to staying alive and awake to her own life. To learn more about Dr. Nelva Lee and her work, or to get in touch with her directly, visit DrNelvaLee.com. If this conversation resonated and you’re craving space to reflect on your own pivots, growth, and next chapter alongside other thoughtful women, there is still a short window 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 into clarity, connection, and forward movement in a supportive, judgment-free circle, and it’s coming up quickly.

    51 min
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The Things We Know podcast is a space for honest conversation, 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 and Kari Morin
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    169
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Lisa Callahan and Kari Morin
  • Show Website
    The Things We Know