Thirteen women, four days in Sedona, and one unexpected lesson about giving and receiving. Ariel discovers the joy of not being the one in charge, letting others share their gifts, and realizing we were never meant to do everything ourselves.
One friend looks back on 90 years with gratitude. Another dies unexpectedly at 45. Both leave Ariel thinking about what it means to live fully now, and whether a life well lived is less about what we do and more about how we experience it.
Ariel can trust the next step with Unexpected Happiness, but planning October is another story. Inspired by George Mumford’s advice, she explores why we make ourselves miserable trying to solve problems before we have the information we need.
Sometimes we worry we’re not enough. Other times we worry we’re too much. Inspired by Tom and his wonderfully weird race car Rusty, Ariel explores what happens when we stop adjusting ourselves and let ourselves be fully who we are.
A podcast for women who have built good lives on paper but want to feel calmer, lighter, and more present.
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