Happy in The Middle, a Podcast for Christian Midlife Women

Today’s episode is a special one—I’m sharing our replay of November’s “ Ask Jane” live coaching call! These are your questions, answered live, and there are nuggets that everyone who listens can learn from. Inside today’s conversation, we explore: When you know what to do… but you don’t actually want to do it. What to do when the tug of war between emotional connection and physical intimacy make y...

Happy Thanksgiving! Today's message is short and sweet, a simple story and some thoughts about gratitude. I know you are busy cooking in the kitchen and spending time with your family and friends… as you should be. So take just a few minutes to add some gratitude to your day, it will add depth and appreciation for all you enjoy today.   🤗 I'm thankful for you.   Book a Free Consultation...

Today’s episode is a little different — and honestly, incredibly important. We’re talking about something that impacts far more Christian homes than most people realize: pornography .  Whether it’s something you’ve discovered in your marriage, something showing up in another family member's life, or something you’ve wrestled with personally, this topic is often wrapped in shame, secrecy, and...

  If you are known for “keeping the peace," yet you don't feel peaceful inside,  today's episode is for you!   Listen in and I'll teach you everything you need to know to help you feel more confident, matter in your relationships, and live more honestly in your life.   This is something I've struggled with in my own life, and still comes up for me from time to time…So this mess...

Today we're diving into one of my favorite — and honestly, one of the most transformative things you can do to improve your close relationships  and especially your marriage, and that is the skill of differentiation.   Some of you might not have even heard of this term before, so let me share the simplest definition I can.    Google provides a good one, so we'll go with it. &nb...

Today's episode is number 100! 🎉🎉🎉 Can you believe that?  One hundred weeks of spending time with you..  I'm just so grateful, and I'm actually really proud of myself for accomplishing this goal. I was afraid of creating a podcast for so long, I wondered if I would have enough to say…and now it's one of the things i look forward to the most! When I teach you, I learn myself… so perhap...

Today is my birthday,  and because of that, I want to talk about something that a lot of women deal with… That heavy, hollow, painful feeling, when you feel you’ve been let down .   This is something I’ve struggled with my whole life, and something that still rears its ugly head for me.     But I truly believe that my own personal struggle has meaning, because it has allow...

Today’s topic is one that I’ve been thinking a lot about lately.   It feels vitally important to talk about it in today’s world, so today we’re going to talk about emotional manipulation.  Listen in and learn how to spot it, how to recognize when you use it on others and also be aware when others try using it on you. Then, discover how you can stop participating in it, shift your ha...

Today we’re talking about something that every one of us experiences—those moments when you’re trying to explain something you know is right, but the other person just isn’t buying it.  Maybe it’s your spouse, your adult child, a friend, or someone at work or church. The problem is that trying to “win” the argument often ends up losing the relationship.  So today we’re going to talk abou...

Today we’re diving into something every one of us needs, especially with all of the chaos going on in the world. -emotional skills.  I’m talking about real, learnable skills that help you navigate relationships, challenges, and experience peace  in your own inner world. If you turn on the news (no matter the channel) or  scroll through social media, you will be exposed to many examp...

I have a real treat for you today, special guest, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson Fife is here to talk about how to restore intimacy and create greater sexual satisfaction in your midlife marriage. Dr. Jennifer is an LDS relationship and sexuality coach with a Ph. D. in Counseling Psychology. She is the author of That We Might Have Joy: Desire, Divinity, and Intimate Love and the creator of six online cour...

Today we’re talking about something every one of us wrestles with at some point in our spiritual journey: How do I know if a thought in my mind is just me thinking… or if it’s a prompting from the Spirit? On today’s show we are going to dive into intentional thoughts, unintentional thoughts, and inspired thoughts that come from the spirit … and how to tell the difference.     Book a Free...

Hello my friends, I’m back! -how I’ve missed you!  Every day I think about the trials you might be experiencing and am constantly thinking about how I might be able to help.. I wonder… “What can I share that will make your life sweeter, your relationships stronger, build your capacity for greater resilience?” Today’s episode is all about how to grow with joy rather than resentment. You’ll lea...

One of the underlying questions I observe in my coaching is… "How much should I give?" Specifically, in the context of relationships.  My clients want to know.. “If I just love my partner, even when he doesn't deserve it, isn't that giving too much?” Or, “If I give love and it hasn’t been earned, isn’t that just excusing bad behavior?” In today’s episode you will learn the answer to these que...

It’s time for another installment of Mamas Making a Difference! Today’s guest is Beth Runkle, a Military Wife who went from feeling extremely resentful and dissatisfied in her marriage, to finding deeper love, joy and purpose, by allowing God to work in her life.   You’re going to hear all about her transformation, and the work she now does to help others bring God into their relationships as...

I am at the hospital with my husband who has been there all week and recovering from an emergency surgery.  Due to this, I haven't had time to record a new episode, so please enjoy this encore episode all about Hormones!  It is one of the most popular episodes, and can change your life if you're struggling from the effects of menopause.  Hugs friends, thanks for listening!   Bo...

After last week’s episode on protein, I heard from so many of you asking about my favorite supplements,  and I love that, because it tells me we’re all tuning into what our bodies really need in this season.  So today, I thought we’d continue the conversation and dive into what’s worked for me, and what I often recommend to the women I coach. So… what do I like best? Great question,&nbsp...

Want a secret weapon for the aging process?  Protein is key!  Today we're focusing on your physical health, which can vastly impact your mental health!  Listen and learn why you need more, how much to consume each day, and what types of protein are best for midlife.  The key to good health and strength in your 70's 80's and 90's, is fueling your body correctly NOW.  Cheers...

In 2015, Heidi Totten embarked on a life-changing humanitarian trip to Kenya that opened her eyes to the challenges families faced in achieving self-reliance. Heidi received the inspiration to create a foundation called, 100 Humanitarians.  She had no idea what was to come from this, but followed that inspiration and started a FB Group. As she continued to ask the question, “How can I help?”&...

I’m doing something a little different today.  I received a question from one of our listeners about how she can restore love to her marriage.   When I read her question, I thought that sharing my answer here would be helpful for so many of you, as this is a topic I often coach on.. So that’s what we’re going to do! I love coaching on marriage because it’s such an important relation...

If life’s been feeling a little too heavy or routine lately, this episode is your invitation to shake things up—in the best possible way.  Today, I’m sharing three big, beautiful ways to bring more fun into your life on purpose , and how to rediscover the joy God always intended for you to experience.  Plus, I’ll offer some simple, powerful choices you can start making today to bring lig...

  ✨ Guilt. Shame. Blame. The toxic trio keeping too many amazing women stuck. Let’s talk about it… ➡️ Ever felt like the worst mom, wife, or Christian? ➡️ Do you replay moments on a loop, filled with regret? ➡️ Do you carry the weight of expectations that aren’t even yours? In this week’s podcast episode, we’re breaking down the emotional spiral that so many of us get caught in—and how to ge...

  💬 “Why am I always the one doing everything?” If you’ve ever said that out loud—or silently muttered it while folding towels at midnight—this episode is for you. Over-functioning isn’t just about doing too much. It’s about what it’s doing to your relationships. When you carry more than your share—emotionally, mentally, or physically—it creates distance, not connection. Because joyful, inti...

Today’s guest in my Mamas Making a Difference segment, is an incredible mom, photographer, writer, actress, and now filmmaker, Katie Prentiss. Two years after losing her mom to dementia at a young age, Katie made a huge midlife shift and began a career in acting, by simply responding to a local casting call.  Once on set, acting immediately became her passion and seemed to be the perfect culm...