Liz Plosser is back, and she’s stepping into a whole new season of life. After more than two decades in corporate media—seven of those as Editor-in-Chief of Women’s Health—she made the bold decision to walk away and embrace change, not because she had it all figured out, but because she was ready to start something new. Now, for the first time in her career, she’s navigating the uncertainty and exhilaration of being on her own. And let’s be real—that kind of leap takes courage, trust, and a deep belief in yourself.

It’s Never Too Late to Reinvent Yourself!

In this conversation, Liz opens up about what it really feels like to leave behind the security of a high-powered role, how she’s building momentum in this new chapter, and why sticking to a solid morning routine makes her feel productive and grounded. She also shares how stepping outside her comfort zone has been the key to building resilience—learning to sit with discomfort, trust the process, and embrace new opportunities as they come. We dive into her Substack, Best Case Scenario, where she’s cutting through the noise in wellness and helping people make more intentional choices about their health. If you’re in a season of transition, feeling stuck, or just need a reminder that taking risks can lead to your best-case scenario—this one’s for you. 

(00:02:47) Liz’s Career Pivot: From Women’s Health to Freebird

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• Liz’s transition from working as Editor In Chief at Women’s Health magazine

• The importance of creating a routine and owning your morning 

• The key, unexpected part of a morning routine that helps to build momentum

• Liz’s corporate career journey

(00:08:31) How A Career Change Can Lead to Your Best Case Scenario

• Advice for embracing change and starting something new

• What to consider before you make a career transition

• The hardest part of leaving a job and how to prepare for it

• How leaning into the unknown builds resilience

• Liz’s new Substack: Best Case Scenario

(00:14:54) Overcoming Self-Doubt & Owning Your Age

• The truth about what happens when you grow in your career

• Overcoming self-doubt and owning your age

• Rediscovering the joy of writing

• PSA: you don’t need a job title

• Luminescence: onecommune.com/luminescence 

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Guest Info:

• Instagram: @lizplosser

• Substack: Best Case Scenario

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