At some point in life, almost all of us hit a moment where we quietly ask ourselves, “Now what?”
It might come after a big transition. Or when the path you worked so hard to build suddenly doesn’t feel like it fits anymore. Or when you’re doing “all the right things,” yet something still feels unsettled.
This in-between phase of life can feel disorienting, confusing, and overwhelming–especially when you don’t have the “five-year-plan” that everyone else seems to have.
That’s exactly why Tamsen invited Marie Forleo on the podcast. Marie is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything Is Figureoutable who has spent decades helping women build businesses and lifestyles without burnout and hustle culture. Marie teaches women how to get clear on what they want by slowing down, simplifying, and learning to trust yourself again.
In this episode, Marie shares how you can move through uncertainty with confidence and offers practical tools and mantras that have helped millions of women quiet the noise, reconnect with their intuition, and design a life that actually supports them.
In this episode, Tamsen and Marie discuss how you can:
- Stop letting fear and scarcity drive your decisions
- Break free from comparison
- Tune out the noise and tune into your intuition
- Simplify your life so you can amplify what matters most
- Regulate your nervous system by slowing down
- What to do when you don’t have a five-year plan (and why that’s okay)
- Overcome imposter syndrome
- Stay focused without burning out
- Build a life rooted in freedom, clarity, purpose, and joy
By the end of this conversation, you’ll know how to move forward intentionally so that the next chapter supports your life instead of consuming it.
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Marie Forleo
Marie Forleo shares how you can move through uncertainty with confidence and offers practical tools and mantras that have helped millions of women quiet the noise, reconnect with their intuition, and design a life that actually supports them.
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The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show.
00:00 Introduction
05:11 Why Panic and Scarcity Are Nervous System Signals
09:16 Stop Comparing and Run Your Own Race
10:11 Simplify to Amplify and Cutting Out What Burns You Out
19:39 The Stress Log Exercise to Reduce Overwhelm
23:01 Shifting From Scarcity to Abundance Thinking
29:04 Why Social Media Comparison Undermines Confidence
35:50 How To Pause and Listen To Your Needs
46:55 This Or Nothing Else
50:19 Why Non-Hustle Culture Actually Works for Midlife Women
52:26 Defining Success on Your Own Terms Before You Build Anything
53:47 You Don’t Need a Business Degree to Start Something Meaningful
56:33 Turning a “Scream Business” Into a Sustainable Dream Business
59:23 How to Stay Organized and Cut Out the Clutter
01:02:10 Time Stress vs Time Genius
01:06:55 Feeling Frozen in Midlife and How to Create Clarity









