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
Rising From Rock Bottom: The Unbreakable Spirit of Tony Lynch
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In this powerful episode of Second Act Sessions, I sit down with Tony Lynch—grief coach, speaker, founder of the nonprofit Memories of Us, and host of the Grief, Let’s Talk About It podcast. Tony’s story is one of raw survival and astonishing resilience. From gang life and addiction to homelessness and the devastating loss of his son, Tony has endured some of life’s darkest chapters. And yet, what could have destroyed him became the foundation for a mission to serve others.
Today, Tony leads Memories of Us, offering free, peer-led support for grieving men through community, fitness, music, and equine therapy. He also founded the Global Grief Network and has hosted international grief conferences, helping shift the global conversation around healing and emotional support.
This episode is more than Tony’s story—it’s a reminder that no matter how shattered life feels, rebuilding is possible. His courage speaks to anyone navigating loss, change, or reinvention. For women in midlife walking through second acts, Tony’s journey offers a striking truth: resilience isn’t reserved for the strongest—it’s built in the fire of our hardest seasons.
Listen in for an unforgettable conversation about survival, faith, and the unbreakable human spirit—and be reminded that your own second act can rise from even the deepest valleys.
Want to learn more about Tony’s work or connect with him directly? You can find him here:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mensgriefsupport?igsh=MXF1dzl5ZDQzN3R2Yg==
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@griefletstalkaboutit