Episode Details

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What happens when you stop trying to hold it all together… and start laughing instead?

This week, Lisa sits down with Kara Murray—aka MediocreMom76—former teacher turned viral content creator and now stand-up comedian.

Kara built a massive audience by telling the truth about motherhood, menopause, and the absolute chaos of midlife—and people felt it.

In this episode, we explore what happens when you stop striving for perfection and start embracing “good enough.”  What You’ll Hear:

• The accidental creation of the “Menopause Hotline” (and why it exploded)

• Why midlife unlocks confidence you didn’t have before

• Teacher ➡️ creator ➡️ comedian: how reinvention actually happens

• The mental load, brain fog, and identity shifts of menopause

• Body image, generational patterns, and what we pass to our kids

• Why comedy might be one of the most powerful forms of advocacy

• Letting go of perfection and embracing “mediocre”

   Key Takeaways:

  • You don’t have to suffer in your body

  • Reinvention isn’t reckless—it’s necessary

  • “Good enough” is more powerful than perfect

  • Midlife isn’t shrinking you—it’s expanding you

  • Laughter is connection—and we need more of it  

    About Kara Murray

    Kara Murray (MediocreMom76) is a former teacher turned social media personality and emerging stand-up comedian. She shares honest, hilarious takes on

    motherhood, menopause, and midlife identity, building a community through truth and humour.

    🔗 Connect with Kara

    Instagram: @mediocremom76

    Merch Shop: https://mediocremom76.com/

    
    Connect with Lisa

    Website: https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lboate/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467 Email: lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca

    
    

    
    

    
    

    
    

    
    

    
    

    
    

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