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So I Asked... Laurie Flynn About Giving Yourself Permission
Five questions about reinvention, taking up space, and finally letting go of the need for approval
Jul 6
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Laurie Flynn
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If It Isn't a Hell Yes...
Why I'm learning to appreciate mutual enthusiasm
Jul 2
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Episode 1: Rules & Restrictions
Why one of us thrives on structure while the other would rather make her own rules.
Jun 30
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Kathleen O'Hearn
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Some Decisions Deserve an Appeal
21-year-old Amanda made a surprising number of decisions on behalf of 41-year-old Amanda.
Jun 25
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The Concert Wasn't the Point
We took the kids to see Dave Matthews. They'll probably remember the broken door.
Jun 18
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The Problem with Halfway to 80
What a cruise ship nightclub taught me about getting older
Jun 11
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Girls Trips Are a Non-Negotiable
Not because I need a break from my life—but because this is the life I'm building.
Jun 4
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So I Asked... Nat Sang What She's Not Waiting For Anymore
On confidence, reinvention, and refusing to wait for the right time
Jun 1
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I Wanted Flowers, So I Bought Flowers
On the tiny decisions that make life feel richer
May 28
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Becoming a Redhead
On hair dye, identity, and choosing yourself on purpose
May 21
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41 and Giving Zero F's
How a fictional thong bikini accidentally changed my life
May 14
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Nat and Amanda - Part 2 : Growth on Substack, Creativity in Midlife and Music
A recording from Amanda | 40 & Giving Zero F’s and Nat Sang's live video
May 14
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I’ve Never Been That Kind of Mother
On loving my kids deeply without making them my entire life
May 7
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You Can’t Just Tell Them to Be Confident
Raising daughters in a world that teaches them not to be
Apr 30
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Honest, funny essays about midlife, ambition, pleasure, and not putting your life on hold.
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