{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 64 - Living on Purpose: Sovereignty at the Crossroads","description":"In the Season 7 finale, Wendy brings the &quot;Critical Think Tank&quot; to a close with a reflection on what it means to truly own your life. She reframes midlife not as a crisis, but as a crossroads - a pivotal moment where old narratives no longer fit and new ones are being written in real time. Throughout this season, the goal has been to interrupt the &quot;autopilot&quot; of societal expectations so that you can finally hear the whisper of your own intuition. Critical thinking isn't about skepticism; it is about reclaiming sovereignty over your choices. Trusting yourself is a muscle that must be worked every day, especially for women who have been trained to be agreeable and reliant on &quot;experts.&quot; This episode is a call to give yourself full permission to change your mind, let go of what no longer serves you, and lead your own life with grounded, quiet strength. ","author_name":"Cropped: A Mid-Life Minute","author_url":"https:\/\/www.goodbyecroptop.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40762100\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/200529210"}