Sometimes the adventure begins when the life you've built no longer feels like it fits.

In this episode, I sit down with Cathy Derksen, founder of Inspired Tenacity, international speaker, publisher, and 28-time #1 bestselling author. After a major life transition in her 50s, Cathy found herself called to share her story, eventually discovering a new mission in helping other women share theirs.

We talk about reinventing yourself in midlife, the courage it takes to share your story, and the imposter syndrome and fear of judgment that can keep us from stepping into the next version of ourselves. Cathy also shares why community matters so much when we're making a big change, especially when the people closest to us don't quite understand what we're becoming.

In this episode, we talked about:

• Reinventing yourself when your old life no longer fits
• The role of inspiration, courage, and tenacity in major life changes
• Moving through imposter syndrome and fear of being seen
• Why the right community can help you become who you're meant to be
• The power of asking for what you want
• How sharing your story creates a ripple effect

Find Cathy at:

• Website: https://inspiredtenacity.com
• Get a copy of Cathy's published books: https://inspiredtenacity.now.site/new_book_projects
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyderkseninspiredtenacity
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cathy.derksen.3/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspired_tenacity
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inspiredtenacitypublishing

What story, dream, or possibility has been quietly asking you to give it a voice?

Maybe the adventure isn't about becoming someone completely new. Maybe it's about finally giving yourself permission to become more fully who you've been all along.

Adventure on.

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Life has a way of asking us to show up for everyone else, but what happens when we are the ones running on empty? Between family, animals, relationships, and all the unexpected things life throws our way, it is easy to keep pushing until we finally crash.

In this minisode, I’m sharing some real life moments, the small wins worth celebrating, and a question I think we all need to ask ourselves: Who takes care of me?

I’m exploring the balance between self care and community, recognizing the signs of burnout before we reach collapse, and why we need people who support us as we grow into the next version of ourselves. I also share a preview of my conversation with Kathy Dirksen, a 27 time bestselling author, about writing your next chapter, finding your people, and giving your dreams room to grow.

Because the adventure isn't just about how far we can push ourselves. It is also about knowing when to pause, asking for support, and surrounding ourselves with people who help us become who we are meant to be.

As Dr. Claire Zammit says, “You can't become yourself by yourself.”

In this episode:

• Recognizing burnout before reaching the point of collapse
• Celebrating small wins and finding gratitude in everyday life
• Making self care a priority, even when others depend on you
• Finding a community that supports your dreams and transformation

Take a moment today to check in with yourself.

What do you need?

What can you let go of?

And who is helping you grow?

You matter in the care you give to everyone else, too.

Adventure on.

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• Horses for the Family and CABI Fashion Party: Interested in joining us at the ranch or shopping with us virtually? Email theadventureparadox@gmail.com to learn more.
• Mental health support: If you or someone you know is in crisis in the United States, call or text 988 for support. For medical emergencies, call 911.

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What happens when the thing you've always relied on to get through hard things stops working?

I loved getting to reconnect with Dr. Donald "Skip" Mondragon, who I first met at SpeakFest in Savannah. Skip is a retired Army colonel, physician, national wrestling champion, author, husband, dad, and grandfather. But in this conversation, he opened up about something much more personal: his experience with depression and learning that he couldn't simply "muscle through" it.

Skip shared the story of the day he found himself under his desk, finally realizing he needed help. We talked about the signs he hadn't recognized, the importance of asking for support, and the small things that helped him begin to climb out of that dark place.

In this episode, we talked about:

• The "tough guy" mentality and why pushing harder doesn't always help
• Recognizing the signs of depression
• Asking for help and finding the right support
• The role of sleep, movement, sunlight, laughter, and gratitude
• How our breath can help us slow down and respond differently
• Processing trauma and finding your "battle buddies"
• Why we don't always see what's happening inside ourselves

Connect with Dr. Donald "Skip" Mondragon

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donald.mondragon.92/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr._skip.mondragon
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin,com/skip-mondragon-66a2b436/
• YouTube: https://youtu.be/YMmhTsdDX2g
• Book: Wrestling Depression Is Not for Wimps on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Skip-Mondragon/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ASkip%2BMondragon

One thing I took away from this conversation is that strength doesn't always look like pushing through. Sometimes it looks like admitting you need help.

And if the first call doesn't work, make another call. Find another person. Try another approach.

You don't have to do it alone.

Adventure on.

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