In this deeply personal solo episode of Transforming 45, host Lisa Boate invites you into a raw and reflective conversation marking her 48th birthday and the 2.5-year anniversary of the podcast. Revisiting the first episode, My Story So Far, Lisa shares the evolution of her journey—through grief, growth, healing, and rediscovering her spark

She opens up about the emotional numbness she experienced during life-shifting moments like losing her father, navigating changing relationships, and facing midlife transitions. Lisa explores how grief, uncertainty, and transformation have shaped her identity and how the podcast has been both a creative outlet and a powerful source of healing.

Whether you're in the midst of your own midlife transformation or seeking a sense of connection and clarity, this episode offers insight, vulnerability, and hope. It’s a reminder that life is messy, healing isn’t linear, and community is everything.

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  Numbness was once a coping mechanism—but no longer.
  

  
  


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  The podcast has become a grounding force and a gift.
  

  
  


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  Life is not about arriving—it’s about continually evolving.
  

  
  


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  The universe often whispers (or shouts!) what we need to hear.
  

  
  


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  Grief reshapes us—and processing it is necessary for healing.
  

  
  


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  Changing relationships are part of transformation.
  

  
  


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  Messiness is part of midlife—and we need to honor it.
  

  
  


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  We’re not meant to do this alone—connection is key.

  
  

Chapters

00:00 Reflections on Turning 48

09:06 The Journey of Numbness and Healing

18:10 Decisions and the Universe's Guidance

25:07 Navigating Relationships and Grief

31:42 Embracing Change and New Beginnings

43:28 The Ongoing Journey of Transformation

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