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TURNING 60! 3 Truths: What Turning 60 Taught Me About Living Fully - Ep#158

Jodi Silverman Season 5 Episode 158

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I’m turning 60 — and I’m not staying quiet about it. In this heartfelt solo episode, I get real about the lessons midlife has handed me: the ones that cracked me open, changed how I mother, and taught me to love the woman I’m becoming. If you’ve ever wondered whether your best chapters are behind you, this episode is your answer.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover

  • Why self-love in midlife means honoring your body for what it’s carried — not criticizing it for how it’s changed
  • The mindfulness and spiritual practices I use every day to stay grounded, connected, and faithful — even when life feels uncertain
  • How to navigate the emotional shift of watching your adult children build lives of their own (without sending the guilt-filled voice messages 😅)
  • Why pausing before reacting might be the single most powerful thing you can do in any relationship
  • Three Dare On challenges — one from each lesson — that you can start this week

Your Dare On Challenges from This Episode

  • Dare #1 — Practice Self-Compassion: The next time you catch yourself criticizing your body or your age, pause and ask: “How can I love myself through this season?” Speak to yourself the way you’d speak to someone you deeply love.
  • Dare #2 — Create One Mindfulness Ritual: Choose one small practice this week that helps you slow down and reconnect — a quiet cup of coffee, a walk without your phone, five minutes of journaling. Just one.
  • Dare #3 — Pause Before You React: The next time you feel hurt or frustrated with someone you love, take a beat. Ask yourself what’s really underneath the feeling — then respond from honesty and love instead of hurt.

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