Midlife Matters

Today we're talking about travel! Julie is sharing tons of tips and tricks that will help make your next trip easier and more fun. Join us to learn how to plan, pack, and pass the time when you get to your special destination! I'm a fan recommendations Julie's game Mindy's app Marie's sandals We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcas...

Today we're talking about mothering ourselves out of a job! As our kids get older, we find our roles changing and it's time to take a step back. Join us as we share the ways we're trying to do this. Sometimes we're more successful than others, but we'll eventually get there!  We'd love to hear from you! Find us here:  Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: mid...

Today we're talking about loving people well. Cancel culture and cutting people out of our lives may be the fashion of the day, but is it healthy? Join us as we discuss how to love even in difficult situations. I'm a fan recommendations Julie's book We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com

Today we're talking about military wives and mothers. Join us as we discuss the unique challenges and joys of having a loved one serve their country.  I'm a fan recommendations Carol's book Mindy's show Julie's shorts We'd love to hear from you! Find us here:  Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com

Today we're talking about avoiding the emotional traps of self pity, failure and regret. Join us as we share when we find ourselves struggling with them and how we're learning to say no to their destructive influence in our lives.  Happy School by Julie Gordon I'm a fan recommendations Mindy's shirt Julie's movie We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website:...

Today we're talking about decluttering. Hot on the heels of our springtime and heirloom episodes, decluttering is the next logical step! Join us as we share how to pare down effectively and painlessly. We bet you'll even enjoy some laughter along the way!  Decluttering at the Speed of Life by Dana White I'm a fan recommendations Julie's recipe Marie's eyeliner We'd love to hear from you! Find us h...

Today we're talking about heirlooms and some no guilt ways to honor sentimental stuff. Join us as we share ways to sort through and use or display all the things we store that have special memories attached to them!  I'm a fan recommendations Julie's magic eraser Mindy's candle Marie's show We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast....

Today we're welcoming spring with all five senses! Join us as we talk about what we're doing to make our homes and activities better reflect this fresh and beautiful time of year! I'm a fan recommendations Julie's decorating tutorials Marie's pillow covers We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gm...

Finding meaningful work that impacts others is one of the keys to happiness. Today we're talking about how we can use our gifts and talents to make a difference in the world. Join us as we talk about discovering your genius zone. It's that place where you love what you're doing so much that you lose track of time!  Links in this episode Happy School by Julie Gordon I'm a fan recommendations Julie'...

Today we're talking about friendship. So many midlife women say they're lonely and the past two years have been especially hard. Join us as we share when and why we've been lonely, what we've done about it, and where we hope to see our friendships in the future!  Links in this episode Best Friends Forever: How Friendship Changes in Midlife  The Key to Friendship with Laura Tremaine I'm a fan  reco...

Today's episode is a fun way to get to know both yourself and your friends better! Join us as we share our answers to some deep and not so deep questions!  Links in this episode Discover Something New ep. 132 I'm a fan recommendations Julie's wallpaper Marie's tea kettle We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifema...

Today we're talking about the relationship between habits and happiness. Stopping self destructive habits gives us more time, insight, and energy to improve our lives. Join us as we share what habits we've been working on and the impact it's had on our own lives this month!  Happy School: Where Women Learn the Secrets to Overcoming Discouragement and Worry by Julie Gordon I'm a fan recommendations...

Today we're talking about midlife marriage. There will naturally be ebbs and flows in connection over the years and all of us experience ups and downs in any long term relationship. Join us as we share what we've learned about our own marriages over the years and how we've grown and changed together!  Links in today's episode Discover Something New - Midlife Matters Podcast episode 132 I'm a fan r...

Today we're talking about staying at home with older kids. A listener sent us a great question on this topic! Join us as we share our experiences deciding to do this and some of the benefits we've seen over the years!  I'm a fan recommendations Mindy's store Julie's recipe Marie's movie We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com...

Today we're talking about decluttering your home and your mind. For many of us, January is a month to declutter after the holidays and start the year with a clean slate. So while it's still January, join us as we share how we declutter our spaces, both physical and mental! I'm a fan recommendations Mindy's t-shirt  Julie's cake recipe Marie's book We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagra...

Today we're talking about how to avoid a midlife crisis! Is it even possible? What steps can we take to help us through this time of transition? And why do researchers say people are the most unhappy at age 47? Join us to find out!  Links in this episode How to Be Happy in Middle Age and Avoid a Midlife Crisis I'm a fan recommendations Julie's show Mindy's overalls Marie's belt bag We'd love to he...

Today we're discussing ways to increase happiness. One of the best ways is to assign a positive, rather than a negative, interpretation to events and circumstances. Join us as we share how we've applied this principle to real life and what we've learned along the way!  Links in this episode Happy School by Julie Gordon I'm a fan recommendations Mindy's Roomba Julie's movie Marie's Instacart We'd l...

It's time to talk 2022 trends! What is coming our way for fashion, home decor and more? What are we willing to try and what are we going to wait on for a little bit? Join us for laughter and fun as we discuss predictions for a new year!  We'd love to hear from you! Find us here:  Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com

It's time for our second annual naughty and nice list! This is where we share what we enjoyed about 2021 and what we didn't. What do we hope repeats itself in 2022 and what do we never want to see again? Join us for some serious talk and some laughter as we close out 2021! We'd love to hear from you! Find us here:  Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlif...

Today we're traveling down memory lane as we talk about the movies, TV shows, and music we've loved through the decades. Join us we reminisce about old favorites and get new ideas to put on your entertainment to do list!  We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com  

Today we're talking about increasing positive self talk. We all have circumstances or situations that make us feel something or someone is missing or disappointing. Join us as we continue our happiness series by learning how to reframe, refute, and replace our negative thoughts and emotions. Links in this episode Happy School by Julie Gordon I'm a fan recommendations Julie's sweatshirt Marie's jog...

This week we're talking about how to keep gift giving reasonable. The list of gifts to buy seems to get longer and longer each year! Join us as we discuss how to simplify while keeping the spirit of gift giving alive and well!  I'm a fan recommendations Mindy's make up We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematt...

Today we have a fun gift guide to help you kick off your Christmas shopping! We've got lots of ideas for everyone on your list and hope this helps make the month between Thanksgiving and Christmas a little easier this year!  Links in this episode Steaks Jeni's ice cream subscription Harry and David boxes Flower of the month Meal prep kits Toy subscription Etsy handmade  AirPods/Earbud case Escape...

Today we're talking about how to avoid hosting burnout! We're entering the busiest time of year and there are lots of gatherings that will take place over the next six weeks or so. Join us as we discuss tips for making hosting duties easier, ways to take care of yourself while taking care of others, and how to enjoy this special season!  I'm a fan recommendations Mindy's sweatshirt We'd love to he...

Today we're talking about what to do with negative emotions and thoughts. We all have them and we're all trying our best to overcome them. Join us as we learn tips to help us develop a more positive and happy mindset!  Links in this episode Happy School by Julie Gordon I'm a fan recommendations Mindy's workout class Julie's movie Marie's meal We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Mi...