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Happy October! Change can be scary, even when it's good for you. This spooky season, we're breaking the spell and making that first step feel a little easier. Whether you're putting yourself first, making a big or small change, or embracing a new chapter, you can find a little inspiration in these picks.
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Finding a New Rhythm
These two feel-good movies follow women who step beyond familiar routines, take a chance on music, and discover a new version of themselves in the process.
Flora and Son
Streaming on Apple TV
Eve Hewson stars as Flora, a single mother in Dublin searching for a way to connect with her rebellious teenage son. A discarded guitar and a series of online lessons from Jack (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) awaken her own love of music, giving the mother-son pair a new way to understand each other.
Falling for Figaro
Streaming on AMC+
Danielle Macdonald plays Millie, a successful fund manager who trades her carefully planned career for the Scottish Highlands and a shot at becoming an opera singer. Training under a formidable teacher—Joanna Lumley—brings bruised confidence, rivalry, and unexpected romance with another student. It's a charming push to take the dream seriously, even when starting over means becoming a beginner again.
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Level Up Your Life: 9 Shows That Inspire Big Change
Big changes can feel intimidating, but the right story can make a fresh start look a little more possible. These nine shows follow characters who take the first step and discover how much can happen when they stop standing still.
Hotel Spotlight
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Martis Valley Lodge, Tapestry Collection
The Vibe: Serene alpine retreat
The Location: Truckee, CA
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Sitting between downtown Truckee and the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, Martis Valley Lodge is the ideal home base for an unforgettable Sierra getaway. Guests are invited to explore hiking and biking trails, play a round on one of the championship golf courses, or hit the slopes at Northstar just four miles away. The 109 recently renovated rooms lean into the alpine setting: handcrafted wood furnishings, gas fireplaces, and cozy suites with private patios. After a full day out, come back to fire pits, a seasonal pool, and a year-round hot tub.
When Life Has a New Plan
These warm, imaginative novels follow women whose routines are abruptly rewritten, giving them the chance to decide what they actually want.
The Good Part
by Sophie Cousens
Lucy Young is tired of bad dates, a leaky flat, and fetching coffee at a job going nowhere, so she wishes she could skip ahead to the good part. The next morning, she wakes in a future where she already has the career, husband, and family she once wanted—but none of the memories that built them. Sophie Cousens turns a playful time jump into a warm look at the messy, ordinary days that make a life worth living.
The Second Chance Store
by Lauren Bravo
After losing the job she drifted into years ago, Gwen clears out her apartment and finds herself volunteering at a London charity shop. Among eccentric coworkers and donated objects with stories of their own, she begins trading a life on pause for friendship, purpose, and the courage to move forward.
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Hadley Resort + Marina
The Vibe: Laid-back island living
The Location: Islamorada, FL
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Trade your morning commute for a paddle across the Florida Keys. At Hadley Resort + Marina, complimentary kayaks and paddleboards make it easy to get out on the water, while bikes are ready for adventures back on land. Spend the afternoon lounging by the outdoor pool, rent a boat or jet ski from the on-site marina, or retreat to an ocean-view room or suite with a private balcony. And because no vacation morning should start hungry, a complimentary breakfast buffet is waiting for you downstairs to fuel whatever island adventure you have planned for the day.
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Who Is Martin Mull?
Before Martin Mull became a familiar face on television, he was a musician; later, he added acclaimed painter to a career that refused to stay in one lane. Directed by the late Bob Saget and Neil Berkeley, this candid documentary follows Mull’s many reinventions through his own words and stories from friends, including Steve Martin, Tom Waits, and David Alan Grier. Streaming October 7 on Netflix.
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