#37 Karen Geiger: The Power of the Pen — Journaling, Midlife, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves

Get ready for one of the most soul-nourishing conversations we’ve had on Diaries of a Boss Babe! In this episode, I sit down with the ever-vibrant Karen Geiger — a speech-language pathologist, journal writing teacher, writing coach, mama to two grown boys, and a woman radiating authenticity and joy.

Together, we dive deep into the transformative power of journaling, the complexities of midlife and menopause, and what it means to reclaim your story in a world that’s constantly trying to write it for you. With grace, humor, and wisdom, Karen shares how therapeutic writing can become a lighthouse during life's foggiest seasons — especially when navigating identity shifts, motherhood transitions, and the emotional waves of aging.

✨ This episode is a gentle nudge to pause, reflect, and write it all down.

💡 What We Talk About:

• Using journaling as a therapeutic practice during menopause and midlife

• How language shapes our self-image and personal narrative

• The role of family support in navigating big life transitions

• Gratitude journaling and its powerful effect on mindset and presence

• The impact of digital journaling and how it’s evolving

• What it means to surrender and trust the unfolding of your life

• Why authenticity and community are non-negotiables for personal growth

• How fear can be a doorway to self-discovery

• Tools and tips for starting (or restarting) your journaling practice

💭 Favorite Takeaways:

• Midlife is a season, not a crisis.

• Gratitude can exist in the same breath as grief and joy.

• Writing is more than reflection — it’s a mental workout.

• The stories we tell ourselves can either limit or liberate us.

• You are the protagonist of your own life — own it.

This episode is a love letter to self-expression, to owning your evolution, and to honoring the messy, magical in-between moments. Whether you’re a lifelong journaler or just starting out, Karen’s insights will light a spark in you to pick up the pen and begin again.

📓 Grab your favorite notebook and let’s go.

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