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There are moments in life that feel like time pauses—the kind that pull us out of our heads and back into our hearts. This episode is about one of those moments, and about what it looks like to navigate life transitions we don’t feel prepared for.

A little over a year ago, I walked into Pluff Mud Mercantile during a season of empty nest adjustment, grief, and personal transition. My son had just left for college, and I was still processing the loss of my mom. I was moving through one of those identity shifts that so many women face in midlife. And then I met Gina Moore.

We ended up in a deep and intuitive conversation right there at the register—about motherhood, letting go, and the fear that can come with stepping into the unknown. It was one of those grounding, heart-opening moments that reminded me I wasn’t losing myself. I was becoming someone new.

Since that day, Gina has closed her shop and stepped into a new season of spiritual guidance and intuitive work in her own life. In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to trust your inner knowing, how to soften during uncertain transitions, and how to reconnect with yourself when you feel unmoored.

If you're standing at a threshold, feeling the discomfort of change, or sensing an internal nudge you can’t yet explain, this conversation is for you.

Connect with Gina:
Instagram: @moorelightintuitive
Website: https://www.kaiwylde.com/pages/moore-light-intuitive
Her book: Fiona the Firefly Finds Her Light (available on Amazon)

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Weekly newsletter, Hello Friday → https://angiemizzell.com

Instagram: @angiemizzell

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When I read "I’m Sorry I Cremated You" by Jaclyn Michelle Smith, I instantly connected with her story. Her memoir captures the heartbreak, humor, and healing that come with caring for a parent with dementia and grieving the loss of both parents.

In this episode, Jaclyn and I talk about what it’s really like to love and care for aging parents while trying to hold on to your own life. She shares how improv comedy became her unexpected therapy, what it taught her about staying present, and how journaling through her dad’s final year led to a powerful book.

We also talk about the emotional gray areas of caregiving, boundaries, guilt, and grief—and how laughter sometimes shows up right beside the tears.

If you’ve ever been a caregiver, lost a parent, or wondered how to find yourself again after loss, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

Links:

Learn more about Jaclyn Michelle Smith and her memoir, "I'm Sorry I Cremated You," visit jaclynmichellesmith.com.

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It hits you in unexpected moments: months before the dorm drop-off, in the grocery aisle, or on a Sunday morning when the house just feels different.

In this episode, I’m talking with Allie Hill, author of The Girlfriend’s Guide to Empty Nesting. Allie and I explore what happens when your kids leave home — and how you can navigate the emotions, rediscover who you are, and begin writing the next chapter of your life.

Allie shares real stories — from tearing up over a box of Goldfish crackers to finding purpose again through coaching. Together, we talk about:

• Why this transition often begins before your child leaves home
• How to prepare emotionally (even though you can’t fully prepare)
• What it means to rebuild a sense of identity beyond motherhood
• How to hold both pride and sadness as your child grows up
• Practical ways to find joy, curiosity, and purpose in midlife

If you’re entering or already in the empty-nest years, this episode is for you. You’ll find encouragement to feel everything, space to imagine what’s next, and inspiration to build a life that fits who you’re becoming.

Connect with Allie Hill
📘 The Girlfriend’s Guide to Empty Nesting
🌐 Website: alliehillcoaching.com
📸 Instagram: @alliehillcoaching

Connect with me, Angie Mizzell
💻 angiemizzell.com
📖 Read my memoir, Girl in the Spotlight
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More Like You is One!

October is a milestone month: I turned 51, More Like You turned one, and my memoir Girl in the Spotlight turned two.

In this birthday-themed episode, author Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming joins me to reframe birthdays as a personal holiday—a spiritual, reflective day that belongs to you.

Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming is the author of How to Have a Happy Birthday, an award-winning book and companion workbook, and a birthday coach. If you love your birthday, dread it, or feel complicated about it, this conversation offers a grounded way to plan a day that’s meaningful and designed just for you.

What we cover:

• Birthdays as a personal new year and a spiritual day that’s truly yours
• The difference between outsourcing birthday joy vs. taking ownership
• “Birthday Eve,” simple spiritual rituals, and creating a birthday altar
• Navigating expectations, surprises, and party pressure (including guest lists)
• Helping kids choose celebrations that fit their personalities
• What to do when your birthday falls on a holiday
• Aging, visibility, and shifting the cultural narrative around getting older
• Grief, heavy seasons, and how to honor your day when life is complicated
• Planning ahead for your birthday (like a real holiday) without over-engineering the joy

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Tamar’s opening reflection: why birthdays are spiritual
• 00:21 Angie’s milestone month + why this episode matters
• 03:11 From forgotten birthdays to taking charge of the day
• 07:27 What makes a birthday “spiritual” (signs, alignment, reflection)
• 13:17 Party pressure, social dynamics, and receiving vs. hosting
• 17:05 Self-sabotage, mixed signals, and owning what you want
• 20:22 Rituals: Birthday Eve, altars, morning grounding
• 23:50 Aging with pride; shifting the narrative
• 25:20 Asking for what you want (and still leaving room for surprise)
• 36:34 Holiday birthdays and carving out space
• 38:52 The workbook, deeper questions, and treating your day as a portal
• 40:39 Where to find Tamar + her resources

Links mentioned in this episode:

You can learn more about Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming and find her book at howtohaveahappybirthday.com

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What if your next best move isn’t something you figure out, but something you feel?

In this episode of More Like You, I sit down with intuitive mentor and business guide Shauna VanBogart for a deep and eye-opening conversation about what it really means to tap into your intuition—and how to start trusting what you already know.

Shauna’s work blends personal growth, emotional intelligence, and energy awareness to help women navigate both life and business with more clarity and alignment. From the moment I had my first clarity call with her years ago (which helped me finally finish writing my book), I knew she had a gift for cutting through the noise and naming what’s really going on beneath the surface.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why intuition is more than a gut feeling—and how it’s actually rooted in pattern recognition
• How to stop overriding your inner knowing with judgment, doubt, and “shoulds”
• What it means to feel “soul tired” and how to begin restoring your energy
• The surprising reason that heavy feelings sometimes signal the right path
• Shauna’s wildly transformative photo reads and how she moved through resistance to offer them
• How motherhood changed her capacity for intuition and deepened her ability to serve others
• Everyday practices to help you reconnect to your body, your intuition, and your own definition of success

This conversation is a mix of grounding wisdom and practical insight—perfect if you’ve been feeling stuck, tired, or unsure of your next step. Whether you're a highly driven woman navigating business and burnout, or just someone trying to reconnect with your own truth, there’s something in here for you.

🔗 Resources + Links:

Connect with Shauna and join the waitlist for photo reads:
https://shaunavanbogart.com
Follow her on Instagram: @shaunavanbogart
Read her insights on Substack: shaunavanbogart.substack.com

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Lindsay Ferrier is known for her wit, honesty, and long-running blog Suburban Turmoil—but until recently, she hadn’t shared one of the most defining parts of her story.

In this episode, Lindsay opens up about the abuse she endured behind closed doors, the moment she knew she had to leave, and the promise she made to herself: that once she was free, she’d be the voice she couldn’t find when she needed it most.

We talk about the power of telling the truth, why so many women carry their pain in silence, and what it means to finally choose freedom—not just from a harmful relationship, but from shame, secrecy, and self-doubt.

This conversation is a reminder that your story matters—and sharing it might help someone else feel less alone.

We cover:

• Why Lindsay stayed silent for so long—and what changed
• The invisible side of abuse and how it isolates women
• How writing became her way of reclaiming power
• The moment she had to choose between hiding and healing
• The ripple effect of telling the truth

Content warning: This episode includes discussion of abuse and may not be suitable for all listeners.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Lindsay's Substack: Something Totally Divorce-Related

Lindsay's Lifestyle Blog: Something Totally Different

Angie's Weekly Newsletter: Hello Friday

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In this episode, I'm talking with my friend, songwriter, musician, and music producer Jonathan "Mookie" Morant.

Mookie is a multi-talented artist, songwriter, and record producer who has sold over 30 million units and earned many Gold and Platinum certifications. He’s worked with artists like Will Smith, Ginuwine, Queen Latifah, Justin Timberlake, NSYNC, and 98 Degrees—and contributed to the soundtracks of Men in Black, The Princess Diaries, Legally Blonde, and more.

Mookie shares what it's like to rise to fame in the music industry and then return home to what really matters.

Mookie's message: Fulfillment doesn’t come from the applause or achievements, but from leading with love and making connections.

Mookie’s story affirms that what you have been is worth honoring, even if life has changed directions. You don’t have to chase your past to be proud of it. There’s joy and legitimacy in who you are now.

CONNECT WITH MOOKIE

Website: thehappyhasbeen.com

Instagram: @jonathanmookiemorant

Email: themagnumdrummer@gmail.com

Learn more about the Roman’s World Foundation at thehappyhasbeen.com

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Website: angiemizzell.com

Weekly email Hello Friday: angiemizzell.com/subscribe

Instagram: @angiemizzell

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I met Camellia Jade when we both spoke at the Take the Lead conference. She walked on stage, took off her clothes, and stood in her red underwear. Not for shock value—but to show us what vulnerability really looks like. And what it can make possible.

Camellia is a personal stylist, speaker, and content creator at StyleFinder Boutique. She’s known for sharing style tips online—but what she’s actually doing is modeling how to show up fully as yourself, even when it feels uncomfortable.

This episode is about what happens when you stop hiding—when you let people see you. Camellia shares how being vulnerable has changed her life in real, tangible ways. She talks about:

• Building genuine connection—with clients, friends, and herself
• Attracting new opportunities by being fully honest
• Gaining confidence not by covering up, but by letting go of the armor
• Creating a “front row” of support by leading with truth

Vulnerability isn’t weakness. It’s the doorway to everything we’re craving: connection, confidence, clarity—and the people who will cheer you on when you show up as the real you.

Connect with Camellia:
Instagram: @camellia_jade
StyleFinder Boutique: shopstylefinder.com or download the app!

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Website: angiemizzell.com
Instagram: @angiemizzell
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