Live Your Best Midlife

In this episode, I’m catching you up on a little bit of everything happening lately. First, I’m recapping my girls golf trip to Pinehurst, North Carolina. I’m sharing what the trip was like, what stood out, and why Pinehurst is such a fun destination for a golf getaway with friends. If you want more of the details, I’ll link my full Pinehurst blog post here: https://www.jilllewisliving.com/blog I’...

Who Are You When You're No Longer Needed Every Day? Lately, I've been thinking about something that I don't hear discussed very often. For years, my life revolved around being needed. My kids needed rides, help, advice, support, and a million other things. My days were full, my schedule was packed, and there was rarely a quiet moment to myself. Then, little by little, things changed. The kids grew...

This week I'm taking you along for a trip back to South Bend for my 30th college class reunion. I share why I decided to drive instead of rolling the dice on Contour Airlines again, what the reunion weekend was like, the events we attended, and what it felt like reconnecting with friends I’ve known for decades. There is something special about being with people who knew you before careers, mar...

This week I'm sharing everything I've been into lately and it's a good one. I talk about why playing 18 holes of golf solo (with a great playlist) might be my new favorite hobby, and then I get into a full recommendations roundup: Dusty Slay's Working Man stand-up special on YouTube, the Netflix show Remarkably Bright Creatures starring Sally Field, and Nate Bargatze's new movi...

In this episode of Live Your Best Midlife, I’m sharing a little bit of everything that’s been on my mind lately, from books and TV shows worth your time to sourdough experiments, gardening, strength training, aging, travel, and getting outside your comfort zone in midlife. I’m talking about recent reads including The Correspondent, Theo of Golden, and Culpability, along with shows I’ve been watchi...

For this week’s episode, we’re having a conversation that I think so many women need right now. Have you found yourself feeling more anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, irritable, or just… off lately? Maybe you don’t quite feel like yourself anymore and you can’t put your finger on why. First, let me say this clearly: I am not a doctor, and this episode is not medical advice. I’m also not...

If you’ve ever sat in an airport questioning every decision you’ve ever made… this episode is for you. In the span of two weeks, I dealt with weather delays, missed connections, exhaustion, a cross-country sprint to my niece’s First Communion… and then my final flight home out of Chicago was delayed because they found mouse poop on the plane. Yes. Mouse poop. I spent Mother’s Day in O’Hare Airport...

In this episode of Live Your Best Midlife, I’m sharing the full recap of our trip to Croatia and Montenegro so far, including the travel nightmare that almost derailed the entire vacation before it even started. From weather delays and missed connections to unexpected reroutes, getting there was not easy. But once we arrived, these two countries completely exceeded my expectations. I’m talking abo...

Hi Friends! Well I took an unintentional six week break from the podcast. But I'm back and ready to give you the scoop of what I've been up to! Spend the next thirty minutes with me and I'll be back next week. Thank you for hanging in there with me. xoxo We all know protein is a big deal. But if eating another chicken breast sounds awful, grab my favorite protein powder for 15% off you...

In this episode, I’m reflecting on something I think about often… what would I tell my 40-year-old self if I had the chance? Midlife has taught me a lot about hormones, strength training, mindset, relationships, and the importance of actually designing the life you want to live. I talk about why so many women ignore hormone symptoms in their 40s, the biggest misconceptions I had about lifting weig...

In this episode I’m sharing some thoughts about travel in midlife… what I’ve loved, what surprised me, what went wrong, and what I’ve learned along the way. When our kids were younger, travel looked very different. Honestly, I mostly wanted to sit on a beach chair and recover from life. But once Randy and I started traveling on our own, we became much more adventurous and started exploring places...

What does Lent and a visit to the dentist have in common? Absolutely nothing! But here we are. First… I tell you about my absolutely awful trip to the dentist. Because sometimes midlife isn’t about deep wisdom. It’s about surviving the dental chair. Then we shift gears into something a little more reflective as I talk about Lent — what it means, the history behind it, and why this penitential seas...

Welcome back to the podcast! Today I’m talking about life lately, the rhythm of my days here in Florida, and the strange mix of emotions that can come with feeling genuinely happy while the world often feels crazy. If you’ve ever felt gratitude and guilt sitting side-by-side, this conversation will likely feel very familiar. Of course, we also get into Super Bowl weekend — including my honest thou...

January starts with big intentions. February shows us real life. If your motivation felt strong at the beginning of the year but has quietly faded, this episode is for you. And no, it’s not because you lack discipline or willpower. In this episode, we’re talking about why motivation naturally drops , especially in midlife, and what actually creates results that last beyond the first few weeks of t...

In this episode, I’m diving into a question that came up over and over after we attended the college football national championship game: “How much did it cost?” And honestly, that question opened the door to a much bigger conversation. Today, we’re talking about why Gen Z prioritizes experiences over things, why that mindset actually makes a lot of sense, and why so many women in midlife are quie...

In this episode, I’m sharing what my second act glow-up routine actually looks like right now and spoiler alert, it has nothing to do with extremes, restriction or becoming someone new. This isn’t a makeover. It’s a reset of priorities. In midlife, feeling better doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from doing the right small things consistently. These are the daily habits that are helping me fe...

In this episode, we’re talking about something so many midlife women are missing, even if they don’t realize it yet: play. Somewhere between raising families, building careers, and carrying responsibility, many of us stop doing things just because they are fun. Movement becomes about burning calories. Life becomes about productivity. And joy slowly slips to the bottom of the list. But research sho...

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a few of my favorite Christmas gifts from this year — the little luxuries that are actually making my everyday life better. None of this is sponsored. These are simply things I’m loving, using, and genuinely excited to tell you about. From a viral hair tool to minimalist shoes that strengthen your feet, to cooling pajamas that support better sleep, I’m walking you t...

Today I'm telling you all about my Christmas holiday with our adult children. I dive into why it was so great and what food I prepared. I did A LOT of cooking! We averaged 18 eggs a day. haha! Then I get into my new year resolutions. They are much different in my fifties. I have a great, reflective exercise for you to use with ChatGPT, too! Join my new year round of the FASTer Way to Fat Loss...

My birthday falls between Christmas and New Year, which makes it the perfect time to pause and reflect instead of rushing ahead. This year was full of joy and adventure. Travel to New England and Africa. Watching my daughter graduate college and step into adulthood. Fully embracing the freedom and fun of midlife and empty nest life. And at the same time, it was a challenging year professionally. M...

In this episode, I’m talking honestly about the wellness and fitness trends being marketed to midlife women right now. Everywhere you look, there’s a new gadget, supplement, test, or protocol promising better hormones, faster fat loss, or a healthier body. And while some of these tools can be helpful, a lot of them are overhyped and unnecessary. I walk through popular trends like weighted vests, v...

In this episode, I am sharing my real life guide for navigating holiday parties as a midlife woman who wants to have fun, enjoy the season, and still feel good the next morning. December can feel like a minefield of appetizers, cocktails, late nights and social expectations. And if you are anything like me, your body does not bounce back from all that the way it used to. So today I am talking hone...

This week on Live Your Best Midlife , I’m bringing you a big Life Lately update — the real, the funny, the chaotic and the heart-level parts of this season. We’re talking deer camp, Thanksgiving, escaping cold weather, staying active in winter and how I’m learning to be a chill mom with my adult kids during the holidays. In this episode, I share: What it’s like feeding a house full of hungry guys,...

The holidays aren’t the problem. The all-or-nothing mindset is. In this episode of Live Your Best Midlife , I break down how to enjoy holiday meals, parties, travel and traditions without feeling like you’re undoing the progress you worked so hard for all year. This isn’t about restriction. It’s not about “being good.” It’s about having simple pillars that keep you grounded and a mindset that help...

If you have been feeling unmotivated, drained or stuck, this episode is your reset. I am breaking down the real science behind midlife motivation, why your spark fades and how you can rebuild momentum in a simple and sustainable way. This is the perfect episode to listen to before the holiday rush because I am giving you practical tools you can use today to feel stronger, more capable, and more in...