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Fearless & Forty – Episode 22: The Terrible 12’s & 75 Days Trying
Parenting a 12-year-old is not for the faint of heart — and neither is committing to a 75-day challenge in midlife. This week, we’re diving into both.
We share the highs, lows, and epic eye-rolls of life with a preteen, from unpredictable moods to those rare moments of pure connection that make it all worth it. We talk about saying “yes” to the 75 Hotter Challenge — and how commitment looks when your schedule changes every week thanks to kids, work, and, well, life.
We also break down the differences between the 75 Hard and the 75 Hotter challenges — from strict rules and mental toughness to a more sustainable, self-care-focused approach that fits real life.
We unpack why consistency feels so elusive in midlife, the myth that it “should” be easier by now, and how we can give ourselves grace while still pushing forward.
Whether you’re navigating tween parenting, a personal challenge, or both at the same time, this episode is a reminder that progress > perfection — and showing up messy still counts.
🎧 Listen now and laugh with us through the chaos.
#FearlessAndForty #TerribleTwelves #75Hotter #75Hard #MidlifeCommitment #ConsistencyInChaos #ShowUpMessy #MidlifeMoms #theeverygirl
For Your Reference:
The Every Girl "The 75 Hotter Challenge"
75 Hard
Mel Robbins "What I Wish I Knew in my 20s"
The Summer I Turned Pretty
The Gilded Age
And Just Like That
Leanne
Untamed
The Life List
Defending Jacob
Gilmore Girls
The Wedding People
What In the World
Parenting a 12-year-old is not for the faint of heart — and neither is committing to a 75-day challenge in midlife. This week, we’re diving into both.
We share the highs, lows, and epic eye-rolls of life with a preteen, from unpredictable moods to those rare moments of pure connection that make it all worth it. We talk about saying “yes” to the 75 Hotter Challenge — and how commitment looks when your schedule changes every week thanks to kids, work, and, well, life.
We also break down the differences between the 75 Hard and the 75 Hotter challenges — from strict rules and mental toughness to a more sustainable, self-care-focused approach that fits real life.
We unpack why consistency feels so elusive in midlife, the myth that it “should” be easier by now, and how we can give ourselves grace while still pushing forward.
Whether you’re navigating tween parenting, a personal challenge, or both at the same time, this episode is a reminder that progress > perfection — and showing up messy still counts.
🎧 Listen now and laugh with us through the chaos.
#FearlessAndForty #TerribleTwelves #75Hotter #75Hard #MidlifeCommitment #ConsistencyInChaos #ShowUpMessy #MidlifeMoms #theeverygirl
For Your Reference:
The Every Girl "The 75 Hotter Challenge"
75 Hard
Mel Robbins "What I Wish I Knew in my 20s"
The Summer I Turned Pretty
The Gilded Age
And Just Like That
Leanne
Untamed
The Life List
Defending Jacob
Gilmore Girls
The Wedding People
What In the World
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