As we arrive in the final weeks of 2025, I’ve been sitting with the rhythm of the year — its lessons, its expansions, its tenderness — and what has come up again and again is how perfectly my word for the year unfolded. Connection. It wove itself through absolutely every corner of my world — my work, this community, collaborations, circles, coaching spaces, and yes… into each episode of Blossoming Beyond. But this reflection isn’t just about my year — it’s about ours. Because if you're reading these words, you’ve been part of the story too.

As we move deeper into the final stretch of the year — the season that seems to speed up just as our bodies ask us to slow down — this episode offers something different: softness, grounding, and permission to honour your own rhythm. In this week’s episode of Blossoming Beyond, we explore how to move through December with intention instead of overwhelm, and how to create a holiday season that supports your nervous system, nurtures joy, and protects your energy.

We’re exploring a truth that feels especially important as we move into the busiest time of the year Not all connection fills us Sometimes, the very relationships and routines meant to bring us joy can instead leave us overstimulated, drained, and disconnected from ourselves. But when connection is intentional, safe, and soulful — it becomes a form of self-care.

What really happens when women gather in circle? Why is this ancient practice re-emerging as one of the most powerful forms of healing and connection in the modern world? In this deeply nourishing episode of Blossoming Beyond, I’m joined by Adriana Basile — Women’s Circle Facilitator, Mentor, and Relationship Coach — for a heart-opening conversation about sisterhood, ritual, and the sacred art of gathering.

When was the last time you felt truly connected — to yourself, to others, to something bigger In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of Blossoming Beyond, we explore the missing pillar of wellness that’s too often overlooked: connection We talk a lot about nutrition, sleep, and movement… but what about the relationships, communities, and moments of belonging that hold us steady through midlife? Connection isn’t a luxury — it’s essential medicine for your nervous system, your hormones, and your heart.

Do you ever feel like life is just happening to you — like the choices have been taken out of your hands? In this soulful episode of Blossoming Beyond, Beccy Freeman explores how midlife, with all its transitions and tender shifts, can feel disorientating… and why reclaiming your power to choose is the key to creating a more fulfilling second half of life. From the quiet grief of roles that no longer fit, to the hidden freedom found in small, intentional choices, this conversation is your reminder that you are not powerless — you are invited to choose again.

Have you ever wondered if you’re losing your mind? Forgetting words mid-sentence, standing in the kitchen not remembering why you walked in, or snapping in rage over the smallest thing? In this deeply personal and powerful episode of Blossoming Beyond, Beccy Freeman shares the raw story behind why she created Season of Her™ — her 12-week group coaching journey for women navigating perimenopause, midlife transitions, and the quiet grief of change.

Have you ever felt like life is moving so quickly that you barely recognise yourself anymore? Like the woman you used to know has slipped away — leaving you wondering, “Who even am I right now?” In this heartfelt episode of Blossoming Beyond, Beccy Freeman opens up about the quiet and complex experience so many women face in midlife: the mix of gratitude, grief, hormonal shifts, brain fog, and self-doubt that can leave you feeling like a stranger in your own skin.