What if aging wasn’t about loss, but about becoming? In this heartfelt episode of I’ve Got Guts!, Stef and Lauren explore how living with chronic illness can actually deepen your understanding of aging, gratitude, and growth.

Inspired by Hoda Kotb’s new book and the work of Chip Conley, founder of the Modern Elder Academy and author of Learning to Love Midlife, they dive into the idea that midlife isn’t a crisis…it’s a chrysalis. Through personal stories of resilience, reinvention, and reframing, Stef and Lauren open up about how illness has shaped their relationship with their bodies, time, and joy.

They’ll talk about:

💫 Using chronic illness as a catalyst for renewal and self-discovery

💫 Learning to listen to your body as a source of wisdom

💫 Finding joy and purpose in the midst of  ...