Second Act Sessions
Second Act Sessions is a bi-weekly podcast for women navigating midlife and stepping into a new chapter. Hosted by Stephanie Carmody, the show is rooted in faith, healing, and lived experience and explores what it really looks like to begin again and build a life that feels aligned, meaningful, and true. It’s for the woman quietly asking, what’s next? The one who thought her life would look different by now and is beginning to realize she may need to start over. Because starting over sounds inspiring… until you’re actually living it. And when you are, it can feel uncertain, messy, and overwhelming. But this isn’t the end of the story. It’s a second act. And maybe… a more honest one. Through real, unfiltered conversations, Second Act Sessions shares stories, perspective, and encouragement for women learning to trust God, rediscover who they are, and rebuild their lives in a way that feels true to them. No perfection. No pretending.
Just real life and what it looks like to begin again. At its core, Second Act Sessions is a reminder that even after the hardest seasons, there is still more life, more healing, and more of you to uncover. Because it’s never too late to begin again.
New episodes bi-weekly every Tuesday. Follow Stephanie Carmody online at:
Website: www.secondactsessions.com
Instagram: @stephaniefcarmody
Facebook: @stephanie.figuracarmody
YouTube: @secondactsessions
Second Act Sessions
Latest Episodes
The Cortisol Connection: What's Really Happening to Your Body in Midlife
Have you ever wondered why your body feels so different in midlife? Maybe you're gaining weight even though nothing has really changed, you're feeling exhausted, your sleep isn't great, or you just don't feel like yourself anymore. So many wome...
When Faith Meets Fear: An Honest Conversation About Anxiety
What if the season you feared the most was actually preparing you for the life God had planned for you?In this episode, I sit down with one of my dear friends, Ashley Poisella, for an honest conversation about anxiety, fear, faith, and w...
The Story Behind the Novel Forty Love: Midlife Reinvention and New Beginnings
What if midlife wasn’t about slowing down… but opening up?In this episode of Second Act Sessions, I’m joined by internationally bestselling author Jane Costello to talk about her newest novel, Forty Love, and the deeper themes b...
Navigating Midlife: What I'm Learning Along the Way
Have you ever looked at your life in midlife and thought, This isn’t what I imagined?Maybe you thought you’d still be married. Maybe you pictured children, grandchildren, or a completely different chapter than the one you’re living toda...
Style in Your Second Act: Dressing for the Life You're Living Now
What happens when your closet no longer fits your life?In this episode of Second Act Sessions, I’m joined by personal stylist and fashion expert Maria Casabianca for a conversation about confidence, identity, style, and navigating change...