Happy in The Middle, a Podcast for Christian Midlife Women

Are you tired of the toxic rhetoric and tumultuous climate in our country? In today’s episode I share with you an amazing incident that deeply impacted me on our fall trip to the east coast. “Have Courage and Be Kind” is a quote from Cinderella (the Lily James version… so lovely!) that has become a personal motto in my own life. Tune in and learn how you can fill your kindness bank, and use the co...

Today I'm back with the second episode of my  "Ask Jane Anything" calls.     Today's questions range from feeling left out by members of your family, to how to gain confidence, and also how to deal with struggles in your church leadership position and more!   Listen in and apply the coaching to your own situation.  You can change your life, one thought at a time. &nbs...

If you’re a mama of young adult children, you know how painful it can be to have them leave home. We feel so tied to them, we love them so much… and as much as we want to see them fly and create happy lives for themselves, it can be super hard to cut that emotional umbilical cord and let them go. Hanging on too hard..being over invested in their day to day lives… and living in a state of codepende...

If you were one of many who weren’t able to make it to my “Ask Jane Anything” calls, you’re in luck!  I’ve decided to share the recordings of them with you here. If you’ve ever wondered what the whole coaching thing is like… now’s your chance to get a taste.  Granted, in this situation I’m only answering questions, and not interacting with clients as I do in my private coaching calls, bu...

Today I’m so excited to bring you a new segment that I am adding to the podcast called, “Mamas Making a Difference.” The first week of each month, I’ll be sharing conversations with amazing midlife women, who are finding purpose and fulfillment through giving service.  These are normal women, just like you and me, who are using their unique talents and abilities to make a difference in their...

Are you sick to death of feeling pressured to deny that you’re aging and look forever young? If like me, you’d like to redefine beauty in midlife and buck the system that demands youthful appearance, you'll love today’s episode. We’re going to redefine beauty in midlife, because you wanna know what is gorgeous and sexy? *Feeling confident in your own skin. *Accepting all parts of you, and apprecia...

Today I’m celebrating my 50th Episode (WHAT???😲) by bringing you a fun conversation with my besties! Friendships in midlife can be so invaluable.  Having women in your life who love, inspire, and support you, and that you can share your journey with is pure sunshine. Listen in as we share some of our favorite things, and maybe get some fresh ideas of your own, to help you elevate your o...

Years of little annoyances and frustrations in your marriage can cloud your vision when it comes to your spouse; so much so that you might find yourself asking at times, “Did I choose the wrong person?” These emotional cataracts prevent you from enjoying your marriage and experiencing the joy that God intends for you to feel… and you might not even be aware that you have them! In today’s episode,...

LIFE IS HARD ENOUGH, DON’T MAKE IT HARDER! In today’s episode we break down the things we do to trip ourselves up, and pitfalls to avoid if we want to simplify things. Some challenges we face are just part of life’s classroom for us, but others… well let’s just say we shoot ourselves in the foot. Listen and discover if you’re adding these bricks to your already heavy load.  Life is meant to b...

Are you feeling down because your nest is supposed to be empty now… but it’s not? You’re not alone!  About 30% of middle aged parents have adult children still living under their roof. So what do you do?  In today’s episode we’ll tackle exactly what you can do, in order to make this experience much more manageable, and also the steps to take, in order to keep moving your kiddos towards s...

Feeling dissatisfied in your old marriage? It might be time to let it die, and give birth to new marriage, with your same guy! In today's episode we’ll examine the fears that keep us stuck, and I’ll share exciting new possibilities with you, for creating exactly what you want. I’ve been through this process myself and it has changed EVERYTHING for me. Don’t miss this one if YOU want to be hap...

Are you dropping your kid off to college?  Oh boy, this can be a highly emotional time for kids and Moms (okay, dad’s too…), and this is not the time to drop the ball. Your kiddo will be looking to you for safety cues and reassurance.  In today’s episode, I’ll share exactly what that looks like and how you can best show up for them to make this a positive experience. Learn how you can eq...

Do you ever wish “they” would fix things, that “they” would take care of our problems, or think that “they” should do something about it? (whatever “it” is…)   In today’s episode I share an amazing story with you that has so many great takeaways.   Listen and you will become inspired to BE the one who makes a difference.  It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and powerless in our...

If life’s problems are leaving you feeling frustrated, discouraged, or even hopeless, today’s episode is for you.   Learn how to identify the exact problem, so that you can determine whether it is one that can be solved, or one that needs to be managed.   Learn how to tune out the noise in the brain, so that you can find solutions and strategies that will help you move past your problems...

Are you ready to rev up your midlife sex life?   The number one cause of “Gray Divorce” (divorce in couples over 50yrs of age) is Sexual Incompatibility or Dissatisfaction, and number two is Emotional Disconnect. Physical touch and sexual intimacy can be a huge blessing in your marriage, it’s one of our greatest gifts.  But for far too many of us, we have stories around sex that kee...

Holy Cow,  we’ve been married for 36 years!  My husband and I just celebrated our anniversary in Banff, Canada, and had such a beautiful time together.  We’ve learned MANY lessons over the years (most of them the hard way!). But thankfully we DID learn, and the joy we experience together now is a direct reflection of that learning. Today I want to share those top 10 lessons with you...

Have you ever worried about, lost sleep over, been upset by or offended by something someone else said or thought about you? Since we’re all humans, this likely applies to all of us!  We are wired to care about what other people think… but this goes badly when we care too much, -or morph who we are in order to gain other people’s approval. In today’s episode, you’ll learn three new techniques...

It’s hard to thrive and enjoy your life when you just don’t feel well.   When someone is injured in an accident, they get the medical help they need, stitch up the cuts, mend the broken bones etc.. before they get going again. Yet this is not the case for women.   In perimenopause and menopause, women are told, “That’s just the way it is… part of the aging process.”  So we...

Why is it so hard to talk to your spouse at times?  Do you wonder if you are speaking the same language?  Do you worry that whatever you say will be mis-understood?   In today’s episode, I’ll share five important ways that you can improve the communication in your marriage, and stop spinning in frustration.   This is a conversation I had on another podcast a few years ago, but...

If you have a hard time making decisions, today’s episode will help!  We may not always be able to control the things that happen in life, but we can choose what we want to focus on, the meaning we assign to things, and the way we will respond. Midlife is especially a time of new decision making, often leaving us doubting ourselves and unsure of our path.  You get to decide what kind of...

Are you tired of shooting yourself in the foot?  Why do we sabotage ourselves and prevent us from getting what we want, or creating the life we long to live? In today’s episode we dive into why we do this, the three primary ways it shows up, and the steps you can take to quiet your fears in order to step into your life in a brave, bold way. Don’t waste your life wishing for what could have be...

Such an important episode today!  Do you use love as a reward?  Transactional love in our parenting is the NUMBER ONE cause of estrangement.  NO ONE wants that, so please listen in and learn how you can put an end to this practice for yourself. God’s love is perfect, and unconditional.  He has provided a perfect example through His Son, Jesus Christ.   You can make ch...

What Pretty (Damaging) Little Lies do you tell yourself? In today’s episode, I explore four of them that are very common for midlife women. Learn how to identify them, and why they can be so tricky.  Did you know that a belief is just a thought we think over and over again? Once you are on to yourself and your brain, you can choose to keep them or kick them to the curb.  I hope you’ll fi...

Today’s episode is a popular talk I gave at a Christian Summit a few years ago. As I am on vacation this week, I thought it would be a perfect time to share it with you.  As faith dwindles in our world, -as we experience challenges and frustrations in our lives, If we’re not vigilant, it can be easy to become discouraged… to feel cynical or lose hope. But when we truly understand who we are…l...

Graduation can be tough on moms.  Your family is changing and if you’re like me, you’re not looking forward to it!  In todays’ episode, I share a few ideas to help this transition be a more joyful process for you, and also help create a stronger relationship with your graduating kiddo.  Learn what to do when your brain is spinning out of control, as well as how you can boss your bra...