Are you second-guessing your gut feelings—or brushing them off in the name of being “nice”? If you’ve ever doubted what you were seeing or feeling in a relationship—whether personal or professional—this episode is for you. In the first episode of the newly rebranded Menopause: Rise and Thrive, I’m opening up about a recent working relationship that challenged me to reconnect with one of the most essential midlife tools: self-trust.

With warmth and vulnerability, I invite you into my journey of learning to trust what’s real, not just what you hope could be. This episode is a tender yet powerful reminder that growth often means letting go—and that your intuition deserves to be honored. 

In this episode:

• Why trusting your gut is harder than it sounds—and how midlife can help sharpen that instinct.
• The subtle ways we override our own discomfort in the name of harmony.
• Personal story of a professional relationship that sparked deep self-reflection.
• How emotional intelligence and self-protection often conflict—and what to do about it.
• The role of caregiving and “being nice” in silencing your own needs.
• A powerful plant analogy you won’t forget—on outgrowing old containers (and relationships).
• Permission to release relationships that no longer align—and embrace discernment as growth.

Connect with me, Dr. Sara Poldmae:

Website: https://risingwomanproject.com

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Join me at my next wellness retreat!   https://risingwomanproject.com/retreats/2025-april/

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