Second Act Sessions
by Stephanie Carmody
From New Age to Jesus: Two Women, Two Stories, One Truth
About this podcast
Second Act Sessions is a bi-weekly podcast for women navigating midlife and stepping into a new chapter. Hosted by Stephanie Carmody, the show is rooted in faith, healing, and lived experience and explores what it really looks like to begin again and build a life that feels aligned, meaningful, and true. It’s for the woman quietly asking, what’s next? The one who thought her life would look different by now and is beginning to realize she may need to start over. Because starting over sounds inspiring… until you’re actually living it. And when you are, it can feel uncertain, messy, and overwhelming. But this isn’t the end of the story. It’s a second act. And maybe… a more honest one. Through real, unfiltered conversations, Second Act Sessions shares stories, perspective, and encouragement for women learning to trust God, rediscover who they are, and rebuild their lives in a way that feels true to them. No perfection. No pretending.
Just real life and what it looks like to begin again. At its core, Second Act Sessions is a reminder that even after the hardest seasons, there is still more life, more healing, and more of you to uncover. Because it’s never too late to begin again.
New episodes bi-weekly every Tuesday. Follow Stephanie Carmody online at:
Website: www.secondactsessions.com
Instagram: @stephaniefcarmody
Facebook: @stephanie.figuracarmody
YouTube: @secondactsessions
Episodes
The newest 20 of 33 episodes
- From New Age to Jesus: Two Women, Two Stories, One Truth · 48 min · Season 2 Episode 13Have you ever found yourself searching for something more—truth, peace, purpose, healing, or a deeper spiritual connection—only to realize you may have been looking in the wrong…
- No More Chasing Skinny: What Women Over 40 Need to Know About Staying Healthy · 1 h 0 min · Season 2 Episode 12What does it really mean to be healthy in midlife — and are we focusing on the right things? In this episode of Second Act Sessions, Stephanie sits down with health coach…
- Marriage in Midlife: Is a Second Act Possible? · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 11Two weeks ago on Second Act Sessions, Pastor Todd Willard joined me for an important conversation about divorce—what the Bible actually says, God’s design for marriage, and how…
- Broken Vows: A Biblical Conversation About Divorce with My Pastor · 1 h 14 min · Season 2 Episode 10This season on Second Act Sessions, we’ve been talking a lot about what it means to navigate midlife and all of the transitions that can come with it. And one of the topics we’ve…
- How Do You Know When It's Time to Reinvent Your Life? · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 9What happens when the life you've worked so hard to build no longer feels like the life you're meant to live? This week on Second Act Sessions, I'm joined by author, former…
- The Cortisol Connection: What's Really Happening to Your Body in Midlife · 47 min · Season 2 Episode 8Have you ever wondered why your body feels so different in midlife? Maybe you're gaining weight even though nothing has really changed, you're feeling exhausted, your sleep isn't…
- When Faith Meets Fear: An Honest Conversation About Anxiety · 1 h 5 min · Season 2 Episode 7What if the season you feared the most was actually preparing you for the life God had planned for you? In this episode, I sit down with one of my dear friends, Ashley Poisella…
- The Story Behind the Novel Forty Love: Midlife Reinvention and New Beginnings · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 6What if midlife wasn’t about slowing down… but opening up? In this episode of Second Act Sessions, I’m joined by internationally bestselling author Jane Costello to talk about…
- Navigating Midlife: What I'm Learning Along the Way · 18 min · Season 2 Episode 5Have you ever looked at your life in midlife and thought, This isn’t what I imagined? Maybe you thought you’d still be married. Maybe you pictured children, grandchildren, or a…
- Style in Your Second Act: Dressing for the Life You're Living Now · 44 minWhat happens when your closet no longer fits your life? In this episode of Second Act Sessions, I’m joined by personal stylist and fashion expert Maria Casabianca for a…
- Healing After Divorce: What I Learned Along the Way · 41 min · Season 2 Episode 3This season on Second Act Sessions, we’re talking a lot about divorce, healing after divorce, relationships, emotional abuse, red flags, faith, and what it really means to begin…
- Divorce in Midlife: What I Wish More Women Knew · 47 min · Season 2 Episode 2Divorce in midlife carries a different weight. By the time you reach your 40s or 50s, you’re not just untangling emotions — you’re untangling retirement accounts, shared…
- The Story Behind Second Act Sessions · 29 min · Season 2 Episode 1Season Two of Second Act Sessions begins with a personal solo episode from host Stephanie Carmody, sharing the story behind the podcast and the journey that led her here. In this…
- Second Act Sessions Trailer · 1 min · Season 2Second Act Sessions is a biweekly podcast for women navigating midlife and stepping into a new chapter. Hosted by Stephanie Carmody, the show explores what it really looks like…
- Returning to Yourself: What Midlife Women Need Most but Rarely Say Out Loud · 48 minIn this episode of Second Act Sessions, I sit down with Transformation Coach and Christian Encourager Kristin Fitch for an honest conversation about what happens when your life…
- Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Narcissistic Patterns & Reclaiming Your Voice · 55 minIn this episode, we’re continuing an important conversation around narcissistic abuse — but from a different lens. I’m sitting down with Mel John—author, truth seeker, and the…
- Navigating the Grief Journey: Turning Pain Into Purpose After Unspeakable Loss · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 17In this heartfelt and hope-filled episode of Second Act Sessions, Stephanie welcomes Chris Mamone — an Acceptance Coach, grief advocate, and founder of The Empowered Grief…
- Different by Design: A New Perspective on ADHD · 50 min · Season 1 Episode 16ADHD isn’t a flaw—it’s a different kind of brilliance. In this episode, I sit down with ADHD coach, best selling author of "Beyond ADHD" and host of the critically acclaimed…
- From Heartbreak to Hope: A Father’s Journey Through Grief · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 15In this episode of Second Act Sessions, I’m joined by David J. Roberts—a retired addiction professional, professor, podcast host, and author whose life changed forever when his…
- From Confusion to Clarity: Making Sense of MTHFR and Methylation · 1 h 1 minIn this episode of Second Act Sessions, I’m joined by Tom Nikkola, a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) who has spent more than two decades helping people build…







