Episode 239: Hitting Pause (But the Blooms Keep Coming)

Making Space for Growth, Rest, and Reinvention

Season 5 Finale

Welcome to the final episode of Season 5! I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how growth actually works. It’s not one constant upward climb. It happens in seasons—moments of expansion, moments of rest, and moments of reflection.

That’s what this moment is for me.

As much as I love creating this podcast, I’ve learned that part of Aging Playfully—and living well in midlife—is knowing when to pause, set some boundaries, and make space for what’s next.

🌼 Why the Pause?

Like so many of you, I’m fully immersed in the realities of midlife. I’m getting ready to send my youngest off to college (hello, empty nest feelings), while also navigating the responsibilities that come with being part of the sandwich generation—showing up for both older family members and my own family.

Life is full. Beautiful, meaningful, and sometimes… a lot.

But this isn’t a pause because I’m stepping back. It’s a pause for growth. I’m making space to recharge, reflect, and plan for what’s ahead—not just for the podcast, but for a whole new chapter.

🎧 What to Expect During the Break

The podcast feed won’t be going quiet! I’ve handpicked some of my favorite conversations from past seasons to share as replay episodes every other week. Whether you’re new here or you’ve been listening for a while, these are stories worth revisiting—packed with inspiration, insights, and reminders that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself.

🎥 YouTube Is Coming

This summer, I’m preparing to officially launch the Late Bloomer Living YouTube channel in September, alongside the start of Season 6.

I’ll be expanding the conversations we’ve started here—exploring mindset shifts, creativity, wellness, and how to navigate midlife with a playful heart. YouTube will be a place for bite-sized inspiration, thoughtful reflections, and real talk about growing, learning, and blooming at any age.

If you want to be the first to know when it launches, head over and hit subscribe now:
👉 Subscribe to the YouTube Channel

💌 Stay Connected

And don’t forget—you can still stay in the loop (and get a weekly dose of encouragement) by signing up for my Bloom Notes. These are simple little love notes I send out each week with inspiration, updates, and behind-the-scenes musings.

👉 Get Your Bloom Notes and Meditations Here

✨ Looking Ahead

I’m truly excited about what’s coming. Season 6 will be back in September with fresh conversations, new stories, and even more ways to explore what it means to age playfully, live creatively, and keep blooming through every season of life.

Thank you for being part of this incredible community. Thank you for listening, for sharing, and for believing—like I do—that midlife is just the beginning of something wonderful.

See you in September… and until then, keep playing. 💛