Dare On with Jodi

💜 You did the mom thing—and you did it well. Now the house is quieter, the roles have shifted, and you're asking: What’s next for me? Whether you're navigating an empty nest , moving through divorce or widowhood , facing a career pivot, or simply longing to reconnect with your true self in midlife—this space is for you. Welcome to Dare On with Jodi , the podcast for midlife women who are ready to dare more, doubt less, and live fully . I’m Jodi Silverman—speaker, mindset coach, and your personal cheerleader for this next chapter of life. Every Thursday, you’ll hear real stories of reinvention, heartfelt solo episodes, and conversations that spark courage, confidence, and connection. We talk midlife pivots, purpose, self-talk, happiness (yes, it’s possible!), and all the messy magic in between—sprinkled with a little woo and a lot of heart. If you're cravin

Dare On with Jodi is a education podcast hosted by Jodi Silverman, with 182 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Jodi Silverman hosts Dare On with Jodi, a education show with 182 episodes published.

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  Can I Be Happy When Someone I Love Is Hurting? Ep#171

  Oct 1, 202614 min

  You Can Hold the Hard and the Joy Have you ever felt guilty for experiencing joy when someone you love is hurting—or when your own life feels incredibly hard? I know that feeling. And in this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing what my sister-in-law Debbie taught me about grief, joy, fear, hope, and continuing to live even when life gives you something you never would have chosen. Debbie lived for 25 years with metastatic breast cancer. She never taught me to pretend the hard wasn’t hard. She taught me that the hard doesn’t have to take everything else with it. In This Episode, You’ll Discover Why experiencing joy during a hard season doesn’t mean you’re ignoring your pain How Debbie taught me that grief and gratitude, fear and hope, sadness and joy can exist at the same time The difference between telling yourself a fake story and a hopeful one Why acceptance is not the same as giving up What I mean when I talk about choosing to “live forward” One simple question to ask when the hard thing has become the only thing you can see Resources & Links Mentioned Come Home to the Dare On Circle HERE Two amazing organizations supporting those with Breast Cancer and those who Support and Care for them. Living Beyond Breast Cancer(LBBC) : Click HERE Unite for HER: Click HERE Connect with Jodi: ☎️ Have something you want to tell me? I want to hear your voice! Did something in this episode hit home? Have a question you want me to answer? A story you want to share? Or maybe you want to tell me about a dare you’re taking in your own life. Leave me a voice message! Your question or story might even inspire a future episode—or, with your permission, be shared on the podcast. Click here to leave Jodi a voice message Website: jodisilverman.com Facebook: facebook.com/jodibsilverman Substack: dareonwithjodi.substack.com Send me a quick note/message- what stood out in this episode! ️ You've been listening to me—now I want to meet YOU. Join me on Substack, where Dare On goes beyond the podcast. We're having real conversations about midlife, what's next, the things we're struggling with, and the lives we still want to create. You'll find live gatherings, connection, encouragement. Subscribe for FREE and come introduce yourself HERE I can't wait to meet Subscribe to my Substack HERE Step into the Dare On Circle HERE

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  Episode #170

  Simple, Not Stressful: Amy Cobb’s Guide to Holiday-Ready Home Organization -Ep#170

  Sep 24, 202641 minS5

  If the thought of the holidays sends your stress levels through the roof before you’ve even bought a single gift — this episode is for you. Professional home organizer Amy Cobb joins Jodi Silverman to share her “simple, not stressful” approach to decluttering and organizing your home before the holiday chaos begins. This isn’t about perfection — it’s about building systems that actually stick. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Why most organizing systems fail (and the one principle that makes them last) How to create a “holiday landing zone” so gifts, wrapping supplies, and decorations don’t take over your home The Notes app trick that eliminates “I forgot what I bought” forever How to do a pre-holiday declutter — and where to start if you’ve been putting it off How to set gift boundaries with loved ones without hurting feelings (and what to suggest instead) Why ditching holiday “perfection” is the best gift you can give yourself this season About Amy Cobb: Amy Cobb is a professional home organizer whose philosophy, “simple, not stressful,” has helped families create calm, functional spaces that actually work for their real lives. She believes every organizing system should be tailored to how you — and your family — naturally move through your day. You can follow her on Instagram at @minimal_means for before-and-after transformations and practical daily tips. Resources & Links Mentioned: Follow Amy on Instagram: @minimal_means Notes app tip: You can create spreadsheet-style columns inside the iPhone Notes app to track gifts by recipient — great for year-round gift planning Facebook “Buy Nothing” groups: Search for a local group to donate holiday decor, ornaments, and unused items to neighbors in need Amy’s dare: Pick one small area of your home today — a drawer, a cabinet, your desk — reset it, and notice how you feel Connect with Jodi: Website: https://jodisilverman.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodi_silverman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jodibsilverman/ Podcast: https://dareonwithjodi.buzzsprout.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DareOnwithJodi Send me a quick note/message- what stood out in this episode! ️ You've been listening to me—now I want to meet YOU. Join me on Substack, where Dare On goes beyond the podcast. We're having real conversations about midlife, what's next, the things we're struggling with, and the lives we still want to create. You'll find live gatherings, connection, encouragement. Subscribe for FREE and come introduce yourself HERE I can't wait to meet Subscribe to my Substack HERE Step into the Dare On Circle HERE

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  Episode #169

  The Quiet Cost of Losing Your Mightiness with Mihika - Ep#169

  Sep 17, 202631 minS5

  You’re getting everything done. You’re showing up for everyone. You’re carrying the kids, work, relationships, aging parents, friendships, the house, the expectations…and somehow, you’re still wondering why you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. Here’s the question: What is all that “holding it together” costing you? In this episode of Dare On with Jodi , Jodi sits down with burnout prevention coach and speaker Mihika to talk about the quiet cost of living in a constant state of doing—and how to reclaim what Mihika calls your mightiness. Mihika defines mightiness as your mental and emotional muscle: your resilience, your grit, your ability to stay connected to your convictions, and your capacity to keep moving forward even when life gets hard. And reclaiming it doesn’t require blowing up your life. It can start with one tiny—but mighty—step. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why high-performing women are especially vulnerable to burnout and overwhelm What Mihika calls the “mental backpack” and why yours may feel so damn heavy The hidden cost of constantly thinking about what you should be doing Why burnout can rob you of your mental peace, presence, memories, and joy How to stop letting the long-term vision overwhelm you and focus on one small step instead Mihika’s ARC Method for protecting your mental peace: A — Affirm: Build yourself up with affirmations you can actually believe R — Release & Reflect: Safely unload what you’re carrying and look back with perspective C — Commit: Practice these habits for 90 days so they have a chance to stick A surprisingly powerful way to use your phone’s voice memo or video feature to change your self-talk Why affirmations don’t have to be things you wish were true—they can remind you of what you already know is true about yourself How Mihika’s Mighty Reflections Journal helps you track gratitude, identify your support system, and notice patterns in your moods What life can begin to feel like when you prioritize yourself without apologizing Your Dare for the week: do something that takes you outside your comfort zone Your Dare This week, choose one thing that stretches you outside your comfort zone. Call the friend you haven’t spoken to in forever. Go to the networking event where you don’t know anyone. Or pick up your phone, turn on the camera, look yourself in the eye, and say something you genuinely like about yourself. You don’t need a giant leap. Tiny steps practiced consistently can lead to mighty change. Resources Mentioned 7-Day Self-Talk Mini Reset HERE: https://www.dareonwithjodi.com/7dayselftalkreset . If your inner critic has been running the show lately, grab Jodi’s free 7-Day Self-Talk Mini Reset. Start noticing—and changing—the way you speak to yourself. Connect with Mihika: Connect with Mihika HERE: www.1mightymama.com Grab her Mighty Reflections Journal HERE: www.mightyreflections.com And if this conversation made you think, OMGosh, this is me , send it to a woman who’s carrying a little too much in her own mental backpack. Because holding everything together shouldn’t cost you your peace. Dare more. Doubt less. Live fully. Follow, Subscribe and Connect with Jodi on Substack HERE: dareonwithjodi.substack.com/subscribe Send me a quick note/message- what stood out in this episode! ️ You've been listening to me—now I want to meet YOU. Join me on Substack, where Dare On goes beyond the podcast. We're having real conversations about midlife, what's next, the things we're struggling with, and the lives we still want to create. You'll find live gatherings, connection, encouragement. Subscribe for FREE and come introduce yourself HERE I can't wait to meet Subscribe to my Substack HERE Step into the Dare On Circle HERE

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  Episode #168

  Midlife Career Change: What If What Works Doesn’t Fit Anymore? - Ep#168

  Sep 10, 202630 minS5

  Thinking about a midlife career change can feel especially scary when your current career isn’t failing—it just doesn’t feel like you anymore. Jodi Silverman talks with Susan Guthrie about recognizing career misalignment, redefining success in midlife, and using curiosity instead of a complete life overhaul to begin figuring out what’s next. If you’ve been wondering whether you’re burned out, stuck, or simply ready for a new chapter, this conversation offers a different way to think about midlife reinvention. In This Episode, You’ll Discover Why walking away from something successful can be harder than leaving something that failed How Susan recognized that her successful litigation career was draining rather than energizing her Why a midlife career change doesn’t have to begin with a giant leap How curiosity can help you discover what energizes you now Why Susan views living your best life as creating alignment between your work, values, and energy How small experiments can unexpectedly lead to an entirely new chapter About Susan Guthrie Susan Guthrie spent decades building a successful family law litigation practice before recognizing that the constant conflict of that work no longer aligned with the life she wanted. She moved into mediation and eventually expanded her work into teaching, podcasting, writing, consulting, and helping professionals build successful practices—creating a career that better reflects who she is today. Resources & Links Mentioned Susan Guthrie’s Free Guide: Y our Next Chapter Starts Here: A Midlife Reinvention Clarity Guide HERE The guide includes an Energy and Impact Audit, prompts to identify transferable strengths, and a framework for taking a first step toward meaningful change. LAST CALL: Dare On Empowerment Retreat with Jodi Silverman & CJ Stasik September 18–20, 2026 at Himalayan Institute, Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania. Get more details here by clicking this link: dareontowhatsnext.com/dare-on-retreat-2026 Connect with Jodi Website: jodisilverman.com Facebook: facebook.com/jodibsilverman Substack: dareonwithjodi.substack.com Send me a quick note/message- what stood out in this episode! ️ You've been listening to me—now I want to meet YOU. Join me on Substack, where Dare On goes beyond the podcast. We're having real conversations about midlife, what's next, the things we're struggling with, and the lives we still want to create. You'll find live gatherings, connection, encouragement. Subscribe for FREE and come introduce yourself HERE I can't wait to meet Subscribe to my Substack HERE Step into the Dare On Circle HERE

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  Empty Nest Transition: What Do I Do With All This Time?- Ep#167

  Sep 4, 202613 min

  Empty Nest Transition: What Do I Do With All This Time? The empty nest transition can hit hardest when the house gets quiet and the hours that once belonged to your kids suddenly stretch out in front of you. I know that feeling—the sadness, the silence, and that uncomfortable question: What am I supposed to do now? In this solo episode, I’m sharing how I learned to reclaim what I call the Witching Hour—those 4–7 p.m. hours that once revolved around dinner, practices, homework, rides, and everyone else’s needs—and begin seeing that open space as an invitation to rediscover myself. In This Episode, You'll Discover Why the quiet hours of the empty nest can feel so unexpectedly hard How I moved from “What am I supposed to do now?” to “What do I WANT to do?” Why feeling sad about your changing role doesn’t mean something is wrong The old beliefs about productivity and busyness that can make newfound freedom uncomfortable My DARE Journey: Decide, Awaken, Reimagine, Experience How one small change during your own “Witching Hour” can help you start creating a next chapter that feels like yours Resources & Links Mentioned 4-Step Guide to Rediscovering You HERE Dare On Circle Membership Community HERE The Dare On community is a gathering place for women navigating midlife who want to make new friends, feel seen and heard, and have a place to belong. Connect with Jodi Website: jodisilverman.com Facebook: facebook.com/jodibsilverman Substack: dareonwithjodi.substack.com Send me a quick note/message- what stood out in this episode! ️ You've been listening to me—now I want to meet YOU. Join me on Substack, where Dare On goes beyond the podcast. We're having real conversations about midlife, what's next, the things we're struggling with, and the lives we still want to create. You'll find live gatherings, connection, encouragement. Subscribe for FREE and come introduce yourself HERE I can't wait to meet Subscribe to my Substack HERE Step into the Dare On Circle HERE

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