The last couple of months, I’ve been taking some big steps in both my life and my business. Wow! It’s uncomfortable! But I keep pressing forward, knowing that what I truly want is waiting on the other side of that discomfort. All this forward momentum got me thinking about how embracing discomfort, especially in midlife, is essential for creating a next chapter you can be proud of.

I truly believe that when you stop running from discomfort and lean into it, everything changes. You stop playing small and start noticing opportunities you’ve been blind to. The fears, the “what ifs,” the awkward moments — they’re no longer roadblocks; they’re signals pointing straight to growth, confidence, and the life you really want. You realize the safe, familiar path hasn’t been protecting you; it’s been holding you back.

Step into the uncomfortable, and doors open, clarity hits, and you discover just how much untapped potential you’ve been sitting on.

I hope this episode inspires you to take the uncomfortable action needed to build your own next chapter.