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334: Advice We Wish We Had 10 Years Ago

April 20, 2026 • Abby and Amy

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Reflecting on the past ten years feels especially meaningful as Abby turns 40 and we both hit a decade of motherhood. While there’s no version of the last ten years where everything would’ve been done “perfectly,” there’s so much growth, perspective, and beauty in what we’ve learned along the way. This conversation is your reminder to look back on your own journey with a glass-half-full mindset because you’re likely doing better than you think. From redefining rest and challenging the idea that your best years are behind you to letting go of the “start next week” mindset, we’re sharing the lessons that have shaped us and the ones we wish we had embraced sooner.

Topics We Cover:

Why rest doesn’t have to be earned and how to actually make time for it.
Letting go of the “work for the weekend” mindset.
The reality of building meaningful, trustworthy friendships in your 30s and 40s.
Why “starting next week” isn’t a strategy.
Abby’s journey with binge eating and the importance of starting now.
The reminder that it’s never too late to change your habits or lifestyle.
Honest reflections on early motherhood and what Amy wishes she knew.
The power of asking for help and leaning on your support system.
Simple resets, including the impact of a 20-minute break.
Real-life topics like period cups and navigating everyday womanhood.
Encouragement to reflect on your own growth over the past decade.