Episodes

2026 doesn’t need to be another year you react to. It can be the year you intentionally design. In this episode of Second Wind, we dive into practical, grounded goal planning for 2026—without hustle culture, magical thinking,...

In a world that feels increasingly divided, exhausted, and uncertain, hope can feel naïve—or even irresponsible. But Invictus reminds us that hope is not weakness. It is leadership. In this episode of Second Wind, we reflect ...

There is no shortage of darkness to focus on. That part is easy. What takes discipline—and courage—is choosing to see what’s still working. In this episode of Second Wind, we explore focusing on the good as a deliberate strat...

Not all change arrives with noise. Some of the most important transformations happen quietly—without crisis, without applause, without a clear before-and-after moment. In this episode of Second Wind, we explore what it means ...

Most people don’t burn out because they don’t care. They burn out because they care too much—and forget to include themselves. In this episode of Second Wind, we examine why loving, capable, responsible people so often end up...

Change is inevitable. Suffering through it is not. In this episode of Second Wind, we talk about what it actually means to embrace change—not by forcing optimism or rushing reinvention, but by moving through transition with a...

The holidays come with a script—family obligations, forced cheer, overstuffed schedules, and the pressure to make everything “magical.” But if you’re a single empty nester, the old script doesn’t fit anymore…and honestly, may...

In a world that worships “yes,” saying “no” can feel like a confrontation—even when it’s the most self-respecting choice you can make. This week on Second Wind, Joyce Buford breaks down the art and necessity of saying no with...

The holidays have a way of magnifying everything—joy, stress, uncertainty, and all the emotional “weather” we carry into the season. On this week’s episode of Second Wind, Joyce Buford sits down to talk honestly about navigat...

The holidays can be complicated once life changes — the kids are grown, the marriage has ended, or the people we used to gather with are no longer around the table. What once felt like a season of family chaos and joy can sud...

The holidays can feel complicated once life shifts — the kids are grown, the house is quieter, and the invitations don’t always come the way they used to. This week on Second Wind with Joyce, Joyce and Sandra Beck open up abo...

As life shifts and the years roll on, one thing becomes crystal clear — women need women. On Second Wind with Joyce Buford, Joyce dives deep into the incredible power of female friendships in the later seasons of life. These ...

Living alone isn’t something to fear — it’s an opportunity to thrive. On Second Wind with Joyce Buford, Joyce shares heartfelt, practical wisdom on how to turn solitude into a season of self-discovery and empowerment. Whether...

When life throws you a curve — whether it’s divorce, the loss of a spouse or parent, or an empty nest that suddenly feels too quiet — it can feel like your story has ended. But as Joyce Buford reminds us on Second Wind with J...

In this heartfelt episode of Second Wind with Joyce, host Joyce Buford invites listeners into her own experience of attending a sorority reunion in her 70s. With warmth and honesty, she shares the mix of emotions that come wi...

On this deeply personal episode of Second Wind with Joyce, host Joyce Buford opens her heart about one of the toughest battles she’s faced—cancer. Diagnosed not once, but twice, Joyce takes listeners through her journey of re...

When Joyce Buford heard the words “it’s back,” her world stopped. For the second time, she was facing breast cancer in the same breast. The fear was familiar, but so was her determination. On Second Wind with Joyce, she opens...

What happens when the host becomes the guest? On this special episode of SecondWind, we flip the mic around and put Joyce Buford—life coach, speaker, and advocate for women in transition—in the hot seat. For years, Joyce has ...

In the process of healing it is imperative that you allow yourself time to grieve, but you can not allow yourself to become trapped. Our guest Keisha Blair has experienced grief from losing her husband to a rare illness, and ...

Losing a loved one to a terminal illness forces you to change in order to adjust to this new version of life. In this episode, Jenny Lisk walks us through the beginning stages of her husband's diagnosis, his death, and life a...

Aging comes with a lot of questions and uncertainty. What will you make of this next chapter of your life? How will you maintain financial stability? How will you navigate and understand Medicare? Our guest for today’s episod...

It’s easy to forget about practicing self-care when your busy schedule prohibits you from adding much more to your to-do list. On today’s episode of SecondWind, we have Hope Flansburg on to discuss everything relating to self...