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This week, we explore animal communication, emotional healing, personal growth, and the lifelong process of finding yourself again.

Nins shares the story of an emotional animal communication session with pet psychic Jenny of Bluebird Animal Communication. After years of wondering what her beloved cat Meredith Grey might be thinking, she finally books a session and receives unexpected messages about love, connection, healing, and the ways our pets can change our lives.

Arns dives into the viral "midlife glow up" journey of creator Leila Howell (@mykindofglow_), whose honest reflections on motherhood, identity, self-worth, reinvention, and personal growth have resonated with millions. We discuss what it means to lose yourself in life's transitions—and how to find your way back.

From pet psychics and spiritual experiences to motherhood, self-discovery, vulnerability, and emotional wellness, this episode is a reminder that growth often begins in the smallest and most unexpected moments.

Topics discussed:

• Animal communication
• Pet psychics
• Cats and emotional bonds
• Spiritual experiences
• Emotional healing
• Personal growth
• Self-discovery
• Midlife glow ups
• Motherhood and identity
• Reinvention
• Vulnerability
• Finding yourself again

0:00 - Intro
2:47 - Flood our notifications, please
3:48 - HBD Nins & NY resolutions
7:09 - Nins: animal communicator session
40:26 - Arns: Leila's midlife glow up
1:01:17 - Outro

Referenced in this episode:

• Bluebird Animal Communication website
• "Meredith Grey: The Sweetest Cat Companion" (TikTok of Nins' cat Mer and her session with Jenny from Bluebird Animal Communication)
• Leila Howell from @mykindofglow_
• "41 and trying to glow up instead of lie down" by @mykindofglow_
• "Taking a moment to celebrate my wins" by @mykindofglow_

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