Midlife Matters

Today's episode is all about DIY landscaping and gardening! Marie doesn't have a green thumb, but her mom does. Nancy will join Julie and Mindy to inspire listeners to try planting and cultivating something new this year! We're talking about flower, herb, and vegetable gardening, as well as giving lots of tips for great plants and bushes to try in your yard. Also learn about cost friendly ways to...

Today we're talking about a topic that keeps many moms awake at night...sending their first child off to college! Mindy's oldest started college last August and now she's here to tell us all about freshman year. We'll discuss choosing a college, move-in day, dorm life, visits home, and all the emotions a mom feels throughout that first year! Join us! We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Insta...

This week we're celebrating motherhood! Mother's Day is almost here and we thought it would be fun to look back on our favorite Mother's Day memories, and share some not so favorite memories! Sometimes those holiday expectations can get us in a bit of trouble! And of course, no Mother's Day episode would be complete without telling some stories about our own mothers. What did they do that still ma...

Meal planning and warm weather meals are on the podcast today! We're talking quick summer recipes and foods that your whole family will love. We also cover grocery pick up and delivery options, picky eaters, and what to serve groups both large and small. Join us for ideas to help make cooking dinner easier and more fun! Recipes we talked about: Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Quesadillas Grilled Ses...

Today we're talking with Rachel Marie Martin, the voice behind the popular blog, Finding Joy, and the author of The Brave Art of Motherhood. Rachel is a mom of seven who is dedicated to encouraging women to pursue their dreams in the midst of the demands of motherhood. Join us to learn how to rediscover your true self, silence the voices of guilt, and fully embrace your unique calling!  Rachel's b...

Today we're talking with Joyce Shulman about a great new program she started called 99 Walks. We'll discuss building friendships and community, physical and emotional health, and the many ways all of these things can be strengthened through walking! Join us! Find 99 Walks and Joyce Shulman here: 99 Walks Website 99 Walks on Instagram 99 Walks Facebook Macaroni Kid Website Macaroni Kid on Instagram...

The Nashville based stylist, Meredith Mathis, is here to answer all our clothing questions. She'll give us the scoop on spring trends and what to wear. We'll also learn the essentials every woman should have in her closet and how we can look terrific at any age!  We're having our first giveaway at Midlife Matters this week. Follow us on Instagram  @midlifematterspodcast  for all the details!   Fin...

Today we're talking about overcoming fear and anxiety with our special guest, Scarlet Hiltibidal. Scarlet has written a wonderful book,  Afraid of All the Things . Join us as she shares her journey of growing up in the green room of  Saturday Night Live , being born to a fire-eater and adopted by a SWAT cop, having internal organs explode, and adopting a deaf girl from China. Find out why Scarlet...

Today's show is all about spring and the joy it brings after the long, cold winter. Join us as we discuss ways we're renewing our minds, attitudes, homes, wardrobes, and more! We're recommending lots of great products and ideas to get you in a spring state of mind! Links: Julie's Glass Cleaner Julie's Hair Products Tim Keller's Sermon on Romans 8:28 Shrimp and Broccoli Sheet Pan Dinner Quesadilla...

Today we're talking about ways to age gracefully. Julie's sharing why she let her hair go gray and the year long process it took to get there. How did people react? What was the hardest part? We'll also explore tips and tricks to look younger after age 40!  Best Life Article Magnification Mount Wall Mirror Annika von Holdt We'd love to hear from you!  Instagram:  Midlife Matters Podcast Facebook: ...

Our friend, Elizabeth Boyd, is joining us today to talk about the joy of becoming a midlife mother. Elizabeth has an amazing testimony of love, loss, and new life that we can't wait for you to hear! Her story will encourage and inspire you to hold onto faith as life takes its twists and turns.  We'd love for you to follow us on social media or email us with any questions or comments: Instagram:  M...

Today we're talking about how to avoid raising entitled kids. Some of the areas we cover are gratitude and appreciation, encouraging financial and personal responsibility, and ways to have your child learn to struggle while they still live at home. Join us as we share what has and hasn't worked in our families!  We'd love to hear from you! Find us here:  Instagram:  Midlife Matters Podcast Faceboo...

Today we're joined by a special guest, Tiana Blasdel, to talk about teens and dating. As a long time youth pastor's wife, Tiana has observed lots of teen relationships and she has some great advice to share with us!  We'd love to hear from you! Find us here:  Instagram:  Midlife Matters Podcast Facebook:  Midlife Matters Podcast Website:  midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmai...

Today we're taking a deep dive into Costco and Sam's Club! What are the best deals, our favorite things, and the secret tricks Mindy uses to throw a great party? Listen to find out all the details and a few funny stories along the way!  Special links: The podcast we were guests on a couple weeks ago -  Mommin' Ain't Easy The electric throw Marie loves -  Sunbeam Heated Throw The podcast Julie love...

It's that time of year for all things love and we've got a fun Q & A to celebrate Valentine's Day! Newlywed game style questions have us talking about everything from how we met our husbands to what flaw of ours bothers him the most! Who would we pick to play our husband in a movie? What went wrong on our wedding day? Listen to find out the answers to these questions and more!  We'd love to hear f...

Achieving weight loss is sometimes much easier than maintaining it. In this episode, Mindy talks about her weight loss journey, including how she lost 60 lbs twice! Join us as Mindy shares the ways she changed throughout the process and what she learned along the way! We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram:  Midlife Matters Podcast Facebook:  Midlife Matters Podcast Website:  midlifem...

Today we're talking about raising "average" kids! It seems like that's become a bad word when it comes to children and parents. We'll discuss the issue and share some stories about our own amazing "average" sons and daughters! Join us! We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram:  Midlife Matters Podcast Facebook:  Midlife Matters Podcast Website:  midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifem...

Women, and especially moms, tend to put themselves and their own needs last. This week we're talking about the importance of taking care of yourself, so that you can take care of those around you. That's not just a cute saying, it's good advice! Join us as we discuss the many ways we can practice self-care to recharge ourselves physically, mentally, and spiritually!  Follow this link if you're int...

This episode is all about calming and refreshing your home! We're talking all things organizing, decluttering, and ways to create spaces that are more inviting. Laugh with us as we share some of our mishaps along the way!  Books we mentioned: The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living The Real Simple Method to Organizing Every Room: And How to Keep It That Way Cozy Minimalist Home: M...

For this episode, we're joined by Janet Watson to talk about raising a family while working full time. Janet has been a teacher for 30 years in Olive Branch, Mississippi. She and her husband have four daughters ranging in age from 12 to 26. Originally from Memphis, she and Julie are long time friends and we're excited to share Janet's experiences with you today!   We'd love to hear from you! Find...

Happy New Year! Today we're talking about books we want to read, movies we want to see, habits we want to start, and things we want to experience in 2019. Join us! Here are some of the things we talked about: The Gospel Comes with a House Key Outer Order, Inner Calm: Declutter and Organize to Make More Room for Happiness Love You Hard: A Memoir of Marriage, Brain Injury, and Reinventing Love Prep...

It's the day AFTER Christmas! Time to celebrate Christmas Day for moms!   We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram:  @midlifematterspodcast Facebook:  Midlife Matters Podcast Website:  midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com

Today's topic is marriage on Midlife Matters! We reveal how relationships change after 20, 25, and even 30 years together. We'll talk about things we love and things we'd like to improve, fun date night ideas, challenges we've faced, and advice we'd give to newlyweds. Join us!   We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram -  @midlifematterspodcast Facebook -  Midlife Matters Podcast Websit...

Hospitality can be intimidating! Today we're talking about ways to make people feel welcome both in and outside our homes. Join us as we laugh at the things we do right and the things we hope to improve!   We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram -  @midlifematterspodcast Facebook -  Midlife Matters Podcast Website -  midlifematterspodcast.com Email - midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com

It's time for all things Christmas! Join us as we discuss stocking stuffers, Christmas movies, holiday foods and more. We're here to bring laughter and realistic expectations to this crazy time of year!