Ages & Stages

When the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, do you stop feeling like yourself? In this episode of Ages and Stages, Wendy, Lindsey, and Emma welcome back returning guest Sarah to talk about seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a form of depression that follows a seasonal pattern. They also cover how SAD differs from simply hating winter. Wendy brings her clinical perspective. She explains wh...

Why does making friends as an adult feel so much harder than it did in school? In this episode of Ages and Stages, Wendy, Lindsay, and Emma talk honestly about how friendships change through your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond. They cover the best friends who become twice-a-year friends, the friendships that fade after a move, a baby, or a divorce, and the ones that somehow survive it all. The hos...

Sometimes what we call love is actually control, and what we call loyalty is actually fear. In this episode, Wendy, Lindsey, and Emma dig into the difference between healthy and unhealthy dynamics, not just in romantic relationships but in friendships, family, and even therapy. They cover the obvious red flags, the sneaky ones ("that's just how my family is," "I'm just being...

Putting yourself first sounds simple... so why does it feel impossible? In this episode of Ages & Stages, hosts Wendy and Lindsey sit down with guest Sarah — a homeschool mom of three — to unpack the guilt, people-pleasing, and unspoken expectations that keep women putting everyone else first. From mom guilt to the "earn it" mentality, boundary-setting, burnout, and the pressure of b...

What’s the difference between starting over and simply starting something new? In this episode of Ages & Stages , Wendy, Lindsey, and Emma look at how that answer changes through different seasons of life. From relationships and career changes to moving, family, aging, and figuring out what comes next, they share their own experiences with moments that forced them to change direction. They als...

What happens to creativity as life gets busier? In this episode of Ages & Stages, Wendy, Lindsey and Emma talk about creativity, passion and the hobbies that make us feel like ourselves outside of work, motherhood, relationships and everyday responsibilities. Across three different stages of life, they share how their interests have changed over the years, from gardening, baking and coloring t...

Success looks different for everyone and, more importantly, it changes over time. In this episode of Ages and Stages , Wendy, Lindsey, Emma, and returning guest Angie have an honest conversation about what success has meant throughout their lives. From building careers and raising families to navigating divorce, loss, motherhood, and unexpected life changes, they share how their priorities have sh...

Are boundaries selfish? Do healthy boundaries push people away or strengthen relationships? In this episode of Ages & Stages , Wendy, Lindsey, and Emma have an honest conversation about why boundaries are so difficult to set and why so many women struggle with guilt, people-pleasing, conflict, and fear when protecting their own well-being. From parenting toddlers and setting family expectation...

Are you constantly comparing yourself to everyone else? Keeping score in your relationships? Feeling like you're never doing enough? In this episode of Ages & Stages, Lindsey, Emma, and Dr. Wendie explore what they call the invisible emotional scoreboard—the mental tally many of us keep in friendships, marriages, parenting, work, and even with ourselves. From social media comparison and pe...

In this heartfelt and wide-ranging conversation, Lindsey, Emma, and Dr. Wendie explore how life changes across generations. From childhood freedoms and outdoor adventures to modern technology, social media, and parenting challenges, the hosts compare their experiences growing up and reflect on what today's younger generations face. The discussion dives into changing family dynamics, shifting s...

The Changes Nobody Warns Women About From postpartum hair loss and body changes to shifting relationships, menopause, self-confidence, intimacy, and everything in between—this episode is an honest conversation about what really happens as women move through different stages of life. Hosts Wendy, Lindsey, and Emma are joined by special guest Angie to discuss the realities of motherhood, aging, phys...

Welcome back to Ages & Stages — the podcast where three women from three different generations come together for honest conversations about life, womanhood, motherhood, relationships, identity, and everything in between. In this episode, we dive into the reality of self-care — beyond the social media trends, expensive routines, and “perfect wellness” pressure. We talk about what self-care actu...

In this heartfelt episode of Ages & Stages , the hosts dive into an honest and unfiltered conversation about mental health in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Across different life stages, they reflect on their personal journeys with anxiety, stress, and emotional well-being—often recognizing struggles only in hindsight. The discussion explores how mental health presents differently for...

In this heartfelt episode of Ages and Stages , hosts Wendy, Lindsey, and Emma introduce themselves and share an honest look at their current life stages—spanning their 20s, 30s, and 50s. From juggling toddlers and careers to reflecting on decades of growth, the conversation highlights how life rarely follows a straight path. Lindsey describes her life as “beautiful chaos,” balancing motherhood, wo...

In this debut episode of Ages & Stages, three women from different generations open up about the gap between who they thought they’d become and who they are today. From a 25-year-old navigating early motherhood and shifting priorities, to reflections from life in your 50s filled with career pivots, divorce, and rediscovery—this episode explores how expectations evolve over time. They dive into...

Ages & Stages brings together women at different life stages to have honest, relatable conversations about womanhood. Each episode explores a single topic—friendships, money, body changes, career shifts, relationships—through the lens of four distinct decades. The result is a multigenerational dialogue that's both comforting and enlightening, showing listeners that while the details change...