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We grew up figuring things out on our own—so why is it so hard to let our kids do the same? In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to “give them the world”… and whether we’ve gone too far. We explore the tension between protecting and preparing, the guilt that comes with stepping back, and the question of whether struggle is something to avoid—or something they actually need. As usual, we don’t approach it the same way. One of us wants to step in. The other knows we probably shouldn’t. Neither of us is totally sure where the line is. And then Paris steps in—where the generational divide shows up in real time. Because while we’re ready to sit with a glass of wine… they’re chasing golden hour and 400 photos. Because maybe the real question is: Can we love them enough to let things be hard? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friendship in your 20s is easy. Friendship in midlife? That’s something else entirely. In this episode, we’re talking about what makes female friendship deeper, more intentional—and sometimes more complicated—as life gets harder and more real. We get into loyalty, loss, long marriages, divorce, and the moments that show you exactly who’s in your corner. We’ve both lived very different experiences, but somehow ended up with a friendship that holds all of it. And then there’s travel—because nothing reveals a friendship faster than a trip together. Especially in a city like Paris. Because maybe the real question is: Are the best friendships the easiest ones… or the ones that have been tested? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A stable life looks good from the outside. But does it always feel good on the inside? In this episode, we’re asking what it really means to feel alive—and whether stability sometimes comes at the cost of that feeling. We talk about long marriages, unexpected life changes, and the moments that shake you awake whether you’re ready or not. One of us has built a life rooted in consistency. The other has had stability taken away—and sees it very differently. And in Paris, the question becomes real: do you stick to the plan… or follow what feels alive in the moment? Because maybe the real question is: Can you have a life that feels both safe… and fully alive? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all like to think we’re “good planners.” But at what point does planning become control… and control become fear? In our very first episode, we’re unpacking the tension between holding it all together and letting things unfold. We talk about what it means to feel in control, why it’s so hard to let go, and whether surrender is actually freedom—or just another form of chaos. Not surprisingly, we don’t see it the same way. One of us finds comfort in structure. The other is learning what happens when you loosen your grip. And then there’s Paris—where every plan is tested. Do you map out every moment… or get lost on purpose? Because maybe the real question is: Is control keeping us safe… or keeping us stuck? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when you’ve built a full life—and still feel like something’s shifting? Girlstripped: We Stumble Through Life But Travel Well is a podcast about midlife, friendship, and the quiet (and not-so-quiet) questions that come when you realize you’re not done becoming. Hosted by two women with very different paths—one rooted in long-term marriage and stability, the other shaped by divorce, reinvention, and unexpected challenges—we explore what it means to navigate this stage of life with honesty, humor, and a little bit of courage. Each episode tackles the conversations we’re all having (or avoiding): control vs. surrender, stability vs. aliveness, evolving friendships, parenting a new generation, and figuring out who we are now that so much has changed. And woven through it all is travel—currently Paris—not as a guidebook, but as a backdrop. A place where routines fall away, perspectives shift, and we get a glimpse of who we are outside of our everyday lives. This isn’t a podcast about having answers. It’s about asking better questions. Because maybe midlife isn’t about starting over—it’s about finally paying attention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.