Dare On with Jodi
💜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.💜
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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.
Dare On with Jodi
The Surprising Life Lessons Your Kids Are Teaching You - Ep#154
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What if your kids aren’t just learning from you… but actually trying to teach you something?
In this powerful solo episode, Jodi Silverman shares the unexpected life lessons her kids taught her—lessons about control, confidence, courage, and boundaries that most women don’t learn until much later in life.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in your ways, overwhelmed by responsibility, or caught up in what others think… this episode will shift how you see your role as a mom—and as a woman in midlife.
Because sometimes the greatest growth doesn’t come from leading…
It comes from being willing to listen.
💥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why your long-held beliefs might be creating unnecessary stress
- The powerful mindset shift from control → curiosity
- How your kids model confidence in ways most adults struggle with
- What real courage actually looks like (and why it’s quieter than you think)
- The importance of boundaries—and why many women were never taught them
- How to recognize the lessons your kids are showing you every day
🔑 Key Takeaway
Your kids aren’t just watching you…
They’re showing you a new way to live—
with less pressure, more confidence, and a whole lot more freedom.
💛 Your Dare
Where might your kids be trying to teach you something?
Maybe it’s:
- Letting go of control
- Caring less about what people think
- Taking a risk
- Setting a boundary
Just notice it. That’s where the shift begins.
🎁 Resources Mentioned
👉 30 Tiny Dares – Build confidence one small step at a time
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