Reflections on Season One of the She, Who Wanders Podcast

After launching the She, Who Wanders series on my blog in the fall of 2022, I just couldn’t shake the feeling that these conversations needed space to go deeper. And as I’m sitting here in awe that we’ve hit more than 1000 downloads, I realize I must not be the only one who felt that way.

Hundreds of women have been impacted by these stories - of resilience, creativity + determination to live life more freely and intentionally. Those of us who have dreams and visions in our hearts that may seem a little (or a lot) crazy to the rest of the world, can absolutely chase those dreams on our own, but when we can see and hear from other women who are walking through fear + forging their own path, it becomes just a little easier…and more fun.

It’s still surreal to me to be wrapping up season one, but I wanted to pause and take a moment to reflect on the last 9 episodes and lift some of the key themes that emerged from this first season. Some of my favorites are the importance of living out our values, prioritizing family time + slower living, nurturing mental well-being, moving through fear, and finding meaningful purpose to propel us forward in life. We also chatted about the impact of minimalism, the strength of community, and the significance of embracing what makes us feel most alive.

I hope you connect and feel inspired by some of these, and I’m so grateful and excited to have you along as a part of this community. We’re all in this together!

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Takeaways from Season One

Living Out Values: Amidst the noise of the world, the importance of knowing and living by our core values emerges as a guiding principle for making meaningful decisions.
Owning Time: The freedom that comes from owning one's time, prioritizing family, and making intentional choices is explored through personal stories.
Mental Health and Self-Care: The significance of mental well-being and self-care is emphasized as foundational to leading vibrant and connected lives.
Embracing What Makes Us Feel Alive: Candace encourages listeners to identify their "great wanderlust" – the activities and pursuits that bring them the most joy and fulfillment.
Dealing with Darkness: Candace discusses the inevitability of darker seasons in life and the importance of seeking cracks of light to move towards healing and growth.
Moving Through Fear: Candace addresses the role of fear in our lives and shares strategies for moving forward despite its presence.
Discovering Your Meaningful Mission: The concept of finding purpose and passion in life is explored, emphasizing the power of aligning passion with meaningful missions.
Power of Minimalism: Candace discusses the impact of minimalism in various aspects of life, from physical spaces to mindsets, relationships, and creativity.
Community Matters: The value of community and shared values is highlighted, with Candace acknowledging the supportive and inspiring connections formed through the podcast.

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Quotes from the Episode:

"It's never too late to make changes, or begin creating a new reality for yourself or your family." - Candice
"Time is the one thing that we can't get more of... so just taking stock of what is filling our time, what's keeping us busy, what's keeping us running from place to place, and limiting the time that we actually have to connect as a family is so important." - Candice
"Self-care is not selfish, it should be a cornerstone in our daily life. And making it a priority for ourselves is a great model to our kids of how we want them to be able to care for themselves as they get older." - Candice
"Fear is always going to be present... just jumping in... nearly all the women that I've interviewed have talked about facing fear, but being unwilling to let it control them or dictate what decisions they make or what they're willing to do in their lives." - Candice
"When we can combine finding what helps us feel most alive with a meaningful mission, that is when we truly feel most alive." - Candice