This week’s episode is a powerful reframe for anyone who’s ever felt like they’re “behind” because they’re not checking off the same old boxes.

Kiwanis opens up about how her definition of success has shifted in midlife—from hustle and external validation to peace, boundaries, healing, and joy.

If you’re tired of chasing what you were told would make you happy and ready to define success on your own terms, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale and a fresh start.

Key Takeaways

• The old definition of success (degrees, titles, achievements) may no longer fit.
• Real success might look like rest, joy, peace, or letting go.
• Redefining success means asking: What actually matters to me now?
• You’re not behind—you’re evolving.
• You have full permission to create a version of success that feels good on the inside, not just one that looks good from the outside.

Episode Resources

• 📝 Ready to design a life that reflects your values and vision? Start with the Prosperity Planner:
Prosperity Planner Link

• 🎉 Want to help spread this message of soft success and real growth? Join the No Edits Crew Street Team and get exclusive behind-the-scenes updates and ways to support the show:
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• Affirmation to Repeat:

“Success doesn’t have to be loud to be real. My peace is proof I’m doing it right.”

Let’s Talk About It

What does success look like in your life right now?
DM me on Instagram @NoEditsJustLife or email me at noeditsjustlife@gmail.com — I’d love to hear what you're walking away from, walking toward, or redefining.

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Let’s normalize shifting, softening, and showing up in whatever way feels true.

This week’s episode is for the woman who’s growing, healing, evolving—and quietly grieving the version of herself she had to leave behind.

Kiwanis gets real about the unspoken part of becoming: missing who you used to be. From the carefree girl with big dreams to the softer version of you that hadn’t been bruised by life yet, this episode is a tender reminder that growth and grief can coexist.

You can be proud of who you’re becoming and still miss who you were. And that’s okay.

Key Takeaways

• Growth doesn’t cancel out grief—you can feel both at the same time.
• Missing your old self doesn’t mean you’re ungrateful—it means she mattered.
• The versions of ourselves we outgrow still deserve to be honored.
• You’re not failing if you sometimes feel heavy during your healing.
• Becoming the woman you are now is built on the dreams of who you used to be.

Episode Resources

• 📝 Need space to process your growth and actually see your wins? Grab the Prosperity Planner:
Prosperity Planner Link

• 🎉 Want to help share the message of real, raw growth with others? Join the No Edits Crew Street Team for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes access, and the chance to amplify healing in your own community:
Join the Street Team Here

• Affirmation to Repeat:

“I honor who I was. I embrace who I’m becoming. Both are worthy of love.”

Let’s Talk About It

What part of your old self do you miss the most?
DM me on Instagram @NoEditsJustLife or email noeditsjustlife@gmail.com — because healing is easier when we say the quiet parts out loud.

Stay Connected

• Website
• Instagram: @NoEditsJustLife
• TikTok: @NoEditsJustLife
• Email: noeditsjustlife@gmail.com

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If this episode made you feel seen, leave a review and send it to someone who’s navigating their own “becoming.”
Let’s remind each other that real growth is raw, layered, and absolutely worth it.

This week’s permission slip comes with a little extra spice—and a whole lot of truth.

Kiwanis is calling out a trend that’s been heavy on her heart: the overuse of the word “gaslighting.”

While real gaslighting is serious and damaging, not every misunderstanding or painful relationship deserves that label. Healing is messy, complicated, and not always wrapped up in trending buzzwords.

This episode is your reminder that honesty and peace matter more than fitting your story into someone else’s narrative.

Key Takeaways

• Real gaslighting is serious, but not every hurtful experience is emotional abuse.
• Misunderstandings and imperfect relationships don’t always equal manipulation.
• Overusing the word “gaslighting” can minimize the true experiences of survivors.
• Healing is about telling the full, messy truth—not just assigning blame.
• Some things don’t need a label—they just need your honesty, forgiveness, and peace.

Episode Resources

• 📝 Need a space to clear your mental clutter and focus on real healing? Grab the Prosperity Planner:
Prosperity Planner Link

• 🎉 Want to be part of the No Edits Crew? Join the Street Team and help spread the real, raw, and relatable message of the podcast! Plus, get exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes peeks:
Join the Street Team Here

Affirmation to Repeat:

“I honor my healing with truth, not trends. I choose peace over labeling my past.”

Let’s Talk About It

Have you caught yourself labeling something gaslighting that maybe was just messy and human?
DM me on Instagram @NoEditsJustLife or email noeditsjustlife@gmail.com. Let’s talk about it—no shame, no judgment, just real growth.

Stay Connected

• Website
• Instagram: @NoEditsJustLife
• TikTok: @NoEditsJustLife
• Email: noeditsjustlife@gmail.com

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If this episode gave you a little clarity (or a little courage), leave a review and share it with someone who’s committed to healing for real—not just for the ‘gram.
Let’s normalize messy, honest growth without edits.