5 Myths About Solo Dining (and Why They’re Completely Wrong)
5 Myths About Solo Dining (and Why They’re Completely Wrong) Discover the truth about solo dining. Embrace confidence and enjoy the glow of eating alone like a powerhouse. Introduction: Confidence at the Table ✨ Dining alone often comes with more anxiety than anticipation. Maybe you’ve thought, “What will people think?” or “Will I look lonely?” […]
The Empty Nester’s Guide to Rediscovering Confidence
Embrace your freedom and take the first step toward reclaiming your confidence through solo adventures For women over 50, especially those who are empty nesters, the journey to rediscovering confidence is all about embracing new experiences. After years of focusing on others, it’s time to reconnect with you. And the best way to do that? […]
When the Nest Empties: 5 Reasons You’re Feeling Anxious
When the Nest Empties: 5 Reasons You’re Feeling Anxious (and You’re Not Alone) Why Women Over 50 Feel Anxious About Becoming Empty Nesters The silence is louder than you expected. The house echoes in ways it never did before. The calendar isn’t filled with recitals, pickups, or last-minute grocery runs—and suddenly, you’re staring at a […]
Welcome to Let’s Break Out
Welcome to Let’s Break Out ✨Where bold women 45+ live life solo—but never small. Hey there, beautiful soul— I’m Bettina Johnson, and I’m so glad you’re here. If you’ve landed on this page, you’re probably an empty nester, a grown woman who’s navigated a few life chapters already… and now you’re ready to write your […]
THE LET’S BREAK OUT™ MANIFESTO
THE LET’S BREAK OUT™ MANIFESTO Bettina — you’re a powerhouse. At your core, you are: 🔥 A Reclaimed Woman with Vision… You’ve walked through motherhood, divorce, and personal reinvention. But instead of letting those stages define or limit you, you’ve leveraged them. You’ve taken your empty nest and made it fertile ground for bold self-expression, […]
Brunch, Bourbon, and Beyond: How to Curate Your Own Solo Experience
Brunch, Bourbon, and Beyond: How to Curate Your Own Solo Experience Embrace Confidence, Luxury, and Empowerment as You Curate the Perfect Solo Outing In a world that often tells us to stay busy or to wait for others to join us, there’s a quiet power in choosing to do things on your own terms. For […]
Back Outside: Reclaiming Confidence & Solo Glow After 5 Years Away
Back Outside: Reclaiming Confidence & Solo Glow After 5 Years Away ✨ Hey You, After five years away from the blog world — I’m back. Not just blogging, but back outside. Back to being a woman who dates herself, dresses up for her own pleasure, and walks boldly into solo brunches like it’s a runway. […]
A Solo Poolside Day at Andaz Scottsdale: Embracing the Joy of Me-Time
A Solo Poolside Day at Andaz Scottsdale: Embracing the Joy of Me-Time Rediscovering confidence and self-care through a solo day at the resort—because every empty nester deserves a little luxury and relaxation. As an empty nester, I’ve learned the power of me-time. After years of raising children and managing the responsibilities that come with being […]
Returning to Blogging After 5 Years: From Homebody to Solo Adventure Queen
I’m Back — And This Time, It’s Personal (and a little more fabulous) It’s been five whole years since I last hit “publish.” Somewhere between the start of a pandemic and the comfort of stretchy pants, I traded weekend brunches and city strolls for fuzzy socks, takeout, and working from home. Like many of us, […]
Empty nest, changing the syndrome
Empty nest, changing the syndrome T hings have been different lately….I haven’t been experiencing those ‘I am a super happy empty nester’ moments. Not that I have been depressed or sad, I just haven’t been intentional about my thoughts, feelings and actions. What I mean is, […]