The Wings: Why You’re Not Supposed to Fly Solo
Do you ever feel like you’re carrying everything—and still questioning if you’re doing enough?
If so, you’re not alone. And more importantly, you were never meant to be.
In this episode of the Aging Flipped Podcast, I introduce The Wings, the fifth component of the Aging Flipped Flight Plan. It's a message I believe every woman, especially in the season of grandmotherhood, needs to hear: you were never created to fly solo.
The Lie of “Doing It All”
Many of us grew up hearing messages like, “I can bring home the bacon, fry it up in a pan, and never let you forget you’re a man.” Remember that commercial? It shaped an entire generation of women into believing that worth comes from doing it all.
But here’s the truth: Support isn’t failure—it’s aerodynamics.
Trying to manage everything on your own isn’t just exhausting, it goes against the design of how we’re meant to live, grow, and leave a legacy. Our culture has glorified independence, but real strength—and real legacy—is built through interdependence.
The Two Wings You Need to Rise
To truly thrive in this season, you need two types of support:
Internal Wings – These are your mindset, your beliefs, and your ability to receive help with grace rather than guilt.
External Wings – This is your circle. The people, systems, and rhythms that keep you grounded, supported, and free to soar.
In this episode, I walk you through five key types of support every woman needs to have access to. I also share a simple mindset check-in you can use today to see where you might still be flying solo—and where it’s time to let someone (or something) come alongside you.
You Don’t Have to Do It All
If there’s one thing I hope you take from this episode, it’s this:
You don’t have to do it all to be worthy. You are already worthy.
Let this be the season where you choose rest over running, connection over carrying it all, and support over striving.
Because beautiful things happen when women stop flying solo.
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