5 for 50: The Truths I’m Carrying Into This New Decade
5 for 50: The Truths I’m Carrying Into This New Decade  
Podcast: Brown Girl Self-Care
Published On: Mon Aug 25 2025
Description: This week I turn 50. Instead of balloons or cake, I’m marking this milestone by sharing five truths that feel carved into me now. Call it my 5 for 50. These are the lessons I’m carrying into this next decade—about boundaries, embodiment, reciprocity, friendship, and trusting the timing of my life.If you’re in your 40s, 50s, 60s, I hope you hear yourself in these truths. And if you’re younger, I hope you take them as reminders to claim your life sooner rather than later.In this episode I share:Why I will no longer overexplain myselfHow my body, not the clock, sets the pace for my lifeThe line I’ve drawn around reciprocity in relationships and workThe honest truth about not knowing how to be a good friend until later in lifeWhy I am no longer comparing my timeline to anyone else’sMentioned in this episode:Book a B.E.I.N.G. SessionOur Sponsors:* Check out Bilt: https:// joinbilt.com/SELFCARE* Check out Chime: https://chime.com/selfcare* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-girl-self-care/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy