Real Talk with Gail

Honest conversations about life, transitions, and the little things that make a big difference.

Real Talk

with Gail

When Did Our Topic of Conversations Become THIS? i can relate laugh a little Mar 07, 2025

I don’t know exactly when it happened, but somewhere along the way, my friends and I talk less about the latest trends and have started swapping stories about our (she says in a whisper) "aches and pains." (Now picture Charlie Brown's AAUGH!!!)

Instead of “Did you see the new fall boots?” it’s “I t...

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Give Yourself the Same Kindness You Give to Others boundaries energy level Mar 05, 2025

Not every conversation, request, or expectation needs your attention right now. Read that again.

We live in a world that constantly pulls at us: emails, texts, people needing “just a minute” of our time. It’s easy to feel like we have to respond to everything, say yes to everyone, and carry more th...

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Noticing Where You Are mindfullness self-acceptance Mar 03, 2025

Life moves fast. Too fast, sometimes. We get so caught up in where we should be going that we rarely stop to take in where we actually are.

But today, I want you to pause. Just for a moment.

Where are you right now? Not just physically, but emotionally, mentally? No judgment, no pressure to fix an...

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How Transitions Can Lead to Something Incredible possibilities transition Feb 26, 2025

I turned 60 last year. A milestone, yes—but also a moment of reflection. After two decades as a trainer, consultant, speaker, and business coach, I found myself at a familiar crossroads. The same place I’ve seen so many women stand before: What’s next?

Starting something new at this stage wasn’t ex...

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Between Work & Life, Something Was Lost friendship joy self-discovery Feb 25, 2025

For a long time, I felt like I had lost something.

I had spent years pouring into my work, my responsibilities, and everything that needed to get done. And somewhere along the way, friendships—the deep, true kind—slipped to the edges. It wasn’t that I didn’t want them. It was just… life.

Then one ...

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Balancing the Needs of an Aging Parent With Your Own Journey aging parent balance caregiving Feb 24, 2025

No one ever really prepares you for this.

One day, the roles begin to shift. The people who once took care of you now need you to care for them. And somewhere in the middle of doctor’s appointments, financial decisions, late-night worries, and the small but endless daily tasks, you wonder—how do I ...

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Changing Careers - It's Never Too Late! career life passion transition Feb 22, 2025

At some point, we pick up the idea that career changes come with an expiration date. Maybe it was something we overheard—“It’s too late to start over”—or maybe it was our own fear whispering, “What if this doesn’t work?” But here’s the thing: that’s just not true.

You are not behind. You are not st...

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