Real Talk with Gail

Honest conversations about life, transitions, and the little things that make a big difference.

Real Talk

with Gail

Dear Follow-Through: We Need to Talk balance fresh start i can relate Jul 08, 2025

I’ve tried a lot of diets.
And the truth?
They all work.

Until they don’t.
Until I quit.
You know what I mean?

I’ve counted points, tracked macros, timed my meals, given up carbs, added more protein, tried fasting, swore off sugar, and even bought the matching containers. And each time, I start of...

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Why Can't We Just Relax? (The Invisible Load Women Carry) balance Jul 01, 2025

I crawled into bed the other night, exhausted in that bone-deep way only a full day can bring.
Lights off. Sheets pulled up. Eyes closed.

And then…

Did I lock the back door?
Did I reply to that email?
I need to schedule the oil change.
What am I making for dinner tomorrow?

It’s like my brain wait...

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Balancing the Needs of an Aging Parent With Your Own Journey aging parent balance caregiving Jan 14, 2025

No one ever really prepares you for this.

One day, the roles begin to shift. The people who once took care of you now need you to care for them. And somewhere in the middle of doctor’s appointments, financial decisions, late-night worries, and the small but endless daily tasks, you wonder—how do I ...

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