A little older, a little wiser, and good friendships

Spring has sprung even if the temps in CT have yet to believe it. Something feels different when the sun is out and we begin to see green emerge from the dirt—do you feel it? I think it’s hope. We could all use more of that these days.

🎂My Last Year in My 40s

I’ve officially entered the final year of this decade. If you’ve been here a while, you know that even with its physical challenges, I’ll always consider aging a gift. With each passing year, I’m more aware of how precious time is, which made my recent trip to London even more meaningful.

I had the chance to spend time with my father and two of my daughters, Natalia and Sofia. Sharing these moments with them, walking the same streets where I spent the first two years of my life after being born in Brooklyn, felt like a beautiful, full-circle moment. And meeting a few Instagram friends in real life? That was the cherry on top—proof that genuine connections can start online.

If you’re curious about what I’m hoping for in this final year of my 40s, I wrote about it here.

The New AI: Authentic Interaction

Yesterday on the TODAY show, I talked with Craig, Savannah, and Dylan about something we’re all craving more of—authenticity in our relationships.

In this filtered, curated life we live, how often do we show up as our true selves? Do we do this, or is the fear of judgment or criticism too great? Do we have people who know all the sides of us—and love us anyway? I spoke about why this is so important and what we need to do to get more of it. Catch the full segment here. 

Friendship Changes – Is This Normal? YES! 

Friendships can be both beautiful and brutal—or as Glennon Doyle once said, “brutiful.” I’ve seen women, both young and older, wrestle with the evolving nature of friendships—wondering why once-close connections fade, why certain behaviors feel hurtful, or why some friends don’t seem genuinely happy for their wins.

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Will this friendship stand the test of time?”—you’re not alone.

In my latest column, I share some important things to consider when friendships feel strained, along with practical steps you can take to strengthen them. Because, while some friendships naturally drift apart, others are worth the work.

Read the full column here.

Sending much love today.

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