Sip on this ☕️ A grounded conversation on identity shifts, alignment, and what reinvention really looks like. If you’ve been feeling stuck, behind, or quietly outgrowing who you used to be… this Second Act conversation was made for you. Sip on this… what if the feeling of being “behind” isn’t failure — but the beginning of alignment?

In this episode of Sip on This, ICF-certified coach Deirdre Haggerty explores the myth of invisible timelines, the quiet pressure of comparison culture, and what’s really happening when you feel stuck in life, career, or relationships. We talk about nervous system fatigue, identity shifts, and the small, honest decisions that begin reinvention — without forcing change or chasing unrealistic motivation. If you’re navigating a second act, questioning your direction, or simply feeling disconnected from who you used to be… this conversation is for you.☕ Topics include:

Why feeling “behind” is often a sign of growth

Nervous system fatigue and alignment

Reinvention at any decade of life

Small aligned choices that shift identity

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Coaching is not a hobby — it’s a profession. In this episode of Sip on This, I break down what a career coach actually does, who coaching is for, and why working with a trained, certified coach matters. If you’ve ever felt stuck, burnt out, unsure of your next move, or capable of more but uncertain how to get there, this conversation is for you.

We discuss real-world scenarios where coaching makes a difference, including career stagnation, second-act transitions, job-search burnout, impostor syndrome, boundary issues, and decision fatigue.

I also share my professional journey — from licensed hairstylist and educator to executive leadership to ICF-certified coach — and why I chose to do this work the right way.

This episode also clarifies the difference between coaching and therapy, and explains why credentialing and ethics matter in the coaching profession. I discuss two globally recognized coaching credentialing bodies: the International Coaching Federation and the International Association of Coaching, and why proper training makes a real difference in the quality of guidance you receive.

If any of the scenarios discussed resonate with you, coaching may be the support you didn’t realize you needed. It’s not about being broken — it’s about being ready for growth.☕

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When both of your parents die side by side in hospice care, it changes you forever.

In this deeply personal episode of Sip on This, host Deirdre Haggerty shares the true story of losing her father to pancreatic cancer and her mother to complications from Alzheimer’s disease—just two days apart, in their living room, on hospice care. That experience moved her from grief to service: fundraising for the Alzheimer’s Association and volunteering as a hospice companion.

To explore what hospice really is, Deirdre is joined by Gail Rabstein, CDP, Director of Volunteers and Interns at Embracing Hospice Care. Together, they talk about what meaningful companionship looks like at the end of life, how volunteers support both patients and families, and why hospice is about much more than “giving up.” Gail shares powerful stories of music, presence, and connection, and explains how Embracing Hospice Care’s holistic, family-owned approach supports mind, body, and spirit.

You’ll hear about:

• What hospice care truly is—and what it isn’t

• How volunteers bring dignity, comfort, and human connection to patients

• The different ways people can volunteer (including remote roles)

• Common myths and misconceptions about hospice

• How hospice teams support overwhelmed families making impossible decisions

If hospice care is part of your story, if you’re caring for aging parents, living with Alzheimer’s in the family, or if you’ve ever wondered whether volunteering in hospice might be for you, this conversation is a window into the beauty, pain, and purpose found in one of life’s most vulnerable chapters.

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