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
Faith over Fear in my Second Act
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In this solo episode, I’m getting real about fear—what it looks like, how it sneaks in, and how I’m navigating it one step at a time. From experiencing a full-blown panic attack during an overwhelming week to sitting down and recording this episode alone on camera (which was a fear in itself), I’m opening up about it all. It was a week where I let distraction, anxiety, and self-doubt spiral out of control.
But even in the middle of the mess, God met me—with steady love, quiet strength, and divine provision. If you’ve ever felt anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure of what’s next in your second act, I hope this honest conversation reminds you that you’re never alone. I’m sharing the fears, the flaws, and the faith that carried me through—because the journey isn’t always pretty, but God always shows up.