Note to Herself is a podcast for women 40+ who feel the shift. The shift away from performance. The shift toward true authenticity. The shift back to your own voice. Hosted by longtime friends Kia and Krystel, this show is an honest conversation about what it means to reclaim yourself in midlife. After building families. After building brands. After building lives around other people’s expectations. We talk about the real stuff: relationships, ambition, politics, boundaries, grief, growth, and building a life that reflects who you are now — not who you used to be. Less performance. More ownership. (and a little sh*t-talking when warranted!)
Note to Herself
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Podcast Overview
Note to Herself is a podcast for women 40+ who feel the shift. The shift away from performance. The shift toward true authenticity. The shift back to your own voice. Hosted by longtime friends Kia and Krystel, this show is an honest conversation about what it means to reclaim yourself in midlife. After building families. After building brands. After building lives around other people’s expectations. We talk about the real stuff: relationships, ambition, politics, boundaries, grief, growth, and building a life that reflects who you are now — not who you used to be. Less performance. More ownership. (and a little sh*t-talking when warranted!)
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2/24/2026
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April 19, 2026
That 40s Glow Up | Midlife Awakening, Reclamation & Loving Yourself
<p>In this last episode of Season 1 of Note to Herself, we’re ending on a high note: That 40s Glow Up. You know the confidence, clarity, and freedom that shows up while you’re still healing, still evolving, and finally choosing yourself.</p><p>This is the era where you come home to yourself— and let go of who you thought you had to be to fully embrace who you are.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we talk about:</strong></p><p>✨ Why your 40s can feel like your most powerful era yet</p><p>✨ The difference between a midlife crisis and a midlife awakening</p><p>✨ How healing shows up as confidence, clarity, and self-trust</p><p>✨ Letting go of external validation and expectations</p><p>✨ Reinvention, curiosity, and trying new things at any age</p><p>✨ Redefining success beyond titles, promotions, and hustle</p><p>✨ Choosing peace, balance, and alignment over pressure</p><p>✨ Why women are thriving—on their own terms</p><p>Plus:</p><p>✈️ A very real travel rant (no chain restaurants, no shared hotel rooms 😅)</p><p>💎 The “little luxuries” that are actually changing our lives</p><p>❤️ The moment you realize… oh, I actually like my life</p><p></p><p>💌 This episode is for you if:</p><p>✨ You’re in your 30s or 40s and feel a shift happening</p><p>✨ You’re craving more freedom, clarity, and peace</p><p>✨ You’re done performing and ready to live life on your terms</p><p>✨ You’re asking: “What do I want the next 40 years to look like?”</p><p></p><p>💌<strong> Join Our Community </strong></p><p><strong>If you'd like to watch this and other episodes, we invite you to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NotetoHerself" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@NotetoHerself</a></strong></p><p>Want deeper reflection prompts and weekly intention-setting? <strong>Sign up for Noted, our free weekly newsletter:</strong> 👉 <a href="https://www.notetoherselfpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.notetoherselfpodcast.com </a></p><p><strong>Follow, be social, and engage with us</strong>:</p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/notetoherselfpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/notetoherselfpodcast </a></p><p><strong>TikTok:</strong> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@notetoherselfpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@notetoherselfpodcast </a></p><p><strong>Facebook:</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/notetoherself" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/notetoherself</a></p><p>__________________________________________________</p><p><strong>Special thanks to the talented collaborators who help bring Note to Herself to life:</strong></p><p>🎬<strong> Production:</strong></p><p><strong>R. Cadell Cook — House Cat Creative</strong></p><p>Directing, Filming, Audio & Post Production</p><p><a href="https://housecatcreative.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://housecatcreative.com/</a></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rcadellcook/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rcadellcook/</a></p><p></p><p>💐 <strong>Studio Set Design & Filming Location:</strong></p><p>Patricia Sterling — Sincerely PS Events and Design</p><p><a href="https://www.sincerelypseventsanddesign.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sincerelypseventsanddesign.com/</a></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sincerelypseventsanddesign/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sincerelypseventsanddesign/</a></p><p></p><p>💄 <strong>Makeup:</strong></p><p>Denyelle D. Beauty</p><p><a href="https://www.denyelledbeauty.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.denyelledbeauty.com/</a></p><p><strong>Instagram</strong>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/denyelledbeauty/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/denyelledbeauty/</a></p>
April 11, 2026
Protect Your Peace Without Checking Out | Navigating Chaos, News Overload, & Real Life Boundaries
<p><strong>The world feels like a lot right now. So how do you stay informed without losing your peace?</strong></p><p>In this episode of Note to Herself, we’re having an honest conversation about news overload, outrage, and what it looks like to protect your peace in real time. It’s about figuring out how to stay aware, empathetic, and grounded—without becoming overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally drained.</p><p><strong>We talk about the tension so many of us feel right now:</strong></p><p>👉 wanting to care, but feeling helpless</p><p>👉 wanting to stay informed, but feeling overloaded</p><p>👉 wanting to do the “right” thing, but not even knowing what that is anymore</p><p>From boycotts and burnout to doomscrolling and decision fatigue… this episode is about finding your personal boundaries in a world that never stops.</p><p><strong>💬 In this episode, we talk about:</strong></p><p>✨ How to stay informed without spiraling</p><p>✨ The emotional weight of constant breaking news</p><p>✨ Boycotts, moral pressure, and decision fatigue</p><p>✨ The reality of feeling overwhelmed and powerless</p><p>✨ “Observe, don’t absorb” as a practice</p><p>✨ Why protecting your peace is necessary—not selfish</p><p>✨ The importance of media literacy and vetting information</p><p>✨ Focusing on what you can control (starting locally)</p><p>✨ Giving yourself grace when you need to step back</p><p></p><p><strong>🔥 Real conversations about:</strong></p><p>Doomscrolling and nervous system regulation</p><p>The pressure to always be “on” and aware</p><p>Navigating politics, empathy, and everyday life</p><p>Finding balance between awareness and peace</p><p>💌<strong> Join Our Community </strong></p><p><strong>If you'd like to watch this and other episodes, we invite you to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NotetoHerself" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@NotetoHerself</a></strong></p><p>Want deeper reflection prompts and weekly intention-setting? <strong>Sign up for Noted, our free weekly newsletter:</strong> 👉 <a href="https://www.notetoherselfpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.notetoherselfpodcast.com </a></p><p><strong>Follow, be social, and engage with us</strong>:</p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/notetoherselfpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/notetoherselfpodcast </a></p><p><strong>TikTok:</strong> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@notetoherselfpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@notetoherselfpodcast </a></p><p><strong>Facebook:</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/notetoherself" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/notetoherself</a></p><p>__________________________________________________</p><p><strong>Special thanks to the talented collaborators who help bring Note to Herself to life:</strong></p><p>🎬<strong> Production:</strong></p><p><strong>R. Cadell Cook — House Cat Creative</strong></p><p>Directing, Filming, Audio & Post Production</p><p><a href="https://housecatcreative.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://housecatcreative.com/</a></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rcadellcook/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rcadellcook/</a></p><p></p><p>💐 <strong>Studio Set Design & Filming Location:</strong></p><p>Patricia Sterling — Sincerely PS Events and Design</p><p><a href="https://www.sincerelypseventsanddesign.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sincerelypseventsanddesign.com/</a></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sincerelypseventsanddesign/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sincerelypseventsanddesign/</a></p><p></p><p>💄 <strong>Makeup:</strong></p><p>Denyelle D. Beauty</p><p><a href="https://www.denyelledbeauty.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.denyelledbeauty.com/</a></p><p><strong>Instagram</strong>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/denyelledbeauty/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/denyelledbeauty/</a></p>
April 5, 2026
Healing Doesn’t Always Feel Like Peace
<p>Healing doesn’t always feel peaceful. In this episode of Note to Herself, we talk about emotional healing, trauma, church hurt, self-abandonment, boundaries, and what it really takes to reconnect with yourself.</p><p>Sometimes healing looks like grief, accountability, discomfort, nervous system regulation, and finally telling yourself the truth.</p><p><strong>Listener Note / Trigger Warning:</strong></p><p>This episode includes conversation around healing and grief, self-abandonment, nervous system regulation, emotional maturity, family wounds, toxic relationships, religious trauma, boundaries and self-trust, sexual trauma, and abusive relationships.</p><p>Please take care of yourself while listening.</p><p></p><p><strong>In this episode, we talk about:</strong></p><p>✨ Why healing is a lifelong commitment, not a “healed era”</p><p>✨ The difference between self-care and actual healing</p><p>✨ Accountability without self-blame</p><p>✨ How trauma can disconnect you from your body</p><p>✨ Small ways to create safety in your body and daily routines</p><p>✨ Church hurt, spiritual confusion, and religious trauma</p><p>✨ Parenting differently while healing your own childhood wounds</p><p>✨ Giving grace to your parents while still honoring your truth</p><p>✨ What to do when you’re growing but the people around you are not</p><p>✨ Boundaries, discernment, and emotional maturity</p><p></p><p><strong>Favorite Takeaway:</strong> “Healing is not an era. It’s a lifelong commitment.”</p><p><strong>Journal Prompt:</strong> Where in your life are you being asked to heal for real — not just soothe yourself temporarily?</p><p></p><p>💌<strong> Join Our Community </strong></p><p><strong>If you'd like to watch this and other episodes, we invite you to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NotetoHerself" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@NotetoHerself</a></strong></p><p>Want deeper reflection prompts and weekly intention-setting? <strong>Sign up for Noted, our free weekly newsletter:</strong> 👉 <a href="https://www.notetoherselfpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.notetoherselfpodcast.com </a></p><p><strong>Follow, be social, and engage with us</strong>:</p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/notetoherselfpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/notetoherselfpodcast </a></p><p><strong>TikTok:</strong> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@notetoherselfpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@notetoherselfpodcast </a></p><p><strong>Facebook:</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/notetoherself" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/notetoherself</a></p><p>__________________________________________________</p><p><strong>Special thanks to the talented collaborators who help bring Note to Herself to life:</strong></p><p>🎬<strong> Production:</strong></p><p><strong>R. Cadell Cook — House Cat Creative</strong></p><p>Directing, Filming, Audio & Post Production</p><p><a href="https://housecatcreative.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://housecatcreative.com/</a></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rcadellcook/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rcadellcook/</a></p><p></p><p>💐 <strong>Studio Set Design & Filming Location:</strong></p><p>Patricia Sterling — Sincerely PS Events and Design</p><p><a href="https://www.sincerelypseventsanddesign.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sincerelypseventsanddesign.com/</a></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sincerelypseventsanddesign/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sincerelypseventsanddesign/</a></p><p></p><p>💄 <strong>Makeup:</strong></p><p>Denyelle D. Beauty</p><p><a href="https://www.denyelledbeauty.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.denyelledbeauty.com/</a></p><p><strong>Instagram</strong>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/denyelledbeauty/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/denyelledbeauty/</a></p>
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