Midlife Crescendo | Faith, Reinvention and Honest Conversations about Midlife for Women Over 40

Are you facing a season of change? Whether you’re sending a child off to college, stepping into an empty nest, relocating, retiring, or simply feeling the nudge to shift direction—midlife is full of powerful transitions. In this heartfelt episode of  Midlife Crescendo , Debbie shares personal reflections on why this summer is a time of transition for so many women and why she herself is taking a s...

She started her novel in her 20s... but life, motherhood, and even a health crisis—including an 8-week coma—put her dream on hold. Now, at 49, Jessica Stone has released her debut novel, Beauty in the Bittersweet . In this episode, we talk about the power of second chances, the courage to pursue creative dreams later in life, and how to start again—no matter how much time has passed. ✨ If you’ve...

In part 2 of this heartfelt Mother’s Day series, Debbie Cunningham continues her honest conversation with her daughter, Deanna Carter. Together, they explore the challenges and blessings of motherhood from two different life stages. In this episode, Deanna shares her experience raising young kids while living abroad for three years and opens up about the added pressure of parenting in the digital ...

In this special Mother’s Day episode of  Midlife Crescendo , Debbie Cunningham and her daughter,Deanna—mom to two energetic little boys—sit down for an honest, heart-to-heart conversation about the real journey of motherhood through two seasons of life. Together, they share what surprised them most about being moms, how motherhood has shaped their relationship with God, and why parenting is one lo...

Have your dreams ever taken an unexpected detour? In today’s episode, Debbie Cunningham shares how embracing new beginnings — even when they don’t look like the original plan — can lead to deeper purpose and unexpected joy. If you’re navigating change, feeling stuck, or wondering if it’s too late to start again, this conversation will remind you: it’s not over — it’s a new beginning. PLUS:  Debbie...

Are you noticing more hair in your brush lately? You’re not alone. In this episode of  Midlife Crescendo , Debbie Cunningham opens up about her personal journey through menopause-related hair loss—including the surprising results of her own mineral hair analysis. We’ll unpack  why estrogen loss in menopause causes hair thinning , how stress and nutritional imbalances can make it worse, and the  na...

What are the real symptoms of menopause—and why didn’t anyone warn us?  In this candid roundtable, Debbie Cunningham and friends discuss  35 symptoms of menopause   that affect women physically, emotionally, and mentally during midlife. Whether you’re in perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause, this conversation will help you feel seen, supported, and more informed about your health. If you&#3...

Hi Friends! Because I have been sick, I am replaying an episode from season 1 about Anxiety & Worry. -How it affects us physically -How to process it in daily living -Why laughter & fun are vital to our wellbeing -How I have dealt with it in my own fearful seasons (including when my daughter had open heart surgery and we were unsure of the outcome.) Additionally, there's a chic chat segmen...

If you have ever wondered what you will do after the kids leave this episode is for you!! Whether you are already an empty nester or are preparing for the empty nest, listen in as we discuss: -Three kinds of Empty Nest Moms -The Normalcy of Sadness When They Leave -What Might Be Challenging In The Empty Nest and How To Move Forward -The Most Exciting Things About The Empty Nest - Her journey to be...

This week, we are wrapping up our month long series of making space for our dreams . Today’s episode of Midlife Crescendo is about shifting from thinking about dreams to living them—letting go of excuses, embracing change, and overcoming fear and doubt. It’s not just about checking off goals; it’s about creating a joyful and meaningful midlife. We’ll explore why change is hard, how fear keeps us s...

Today we are taking a slight detour from our month long series of Making Space for Your Dreams to talk about the Lingering Effects of Grief and How to Move Forward. If you've ever found yourself feeling stuck, isolated or confused at how grief is still presenting itself in your life, join me today as we’re tackling: ✨Common Myths of Grief ✨ Signs You Might Be Stuck in Grief ✨ How Unresolved Gri...

Biggest Mindset Barriers that keep women from pursuing their dreams and how to overcome them. #1: The “Good Girl” Conditioning  #2: The Perfectionism Trap #3: The “Not Enough Time” Belief  If you’ve ever felt stuck or hesitant to go after something you want, this episode is for you! For More information on Midlife Crescendo- www.midlifecrescendo.com Want to get some clarity around pursuing your dr...

Last week we talked about midlife pivots, but today, I want to go beyond the big shifts—starting a business, going back to school, or writing a book. Those are amazing, but let’s dive deeper into why making space for personal growth and aspirations is vital to your well-being. -What happens when we deny our aspirations -How it can have a positive impact on your family -10 Positive Personal Outcome...

Are you living as the leading lady of your own life or are you currently playing a supporting role?  Do you feel that LIFE is passing you by right now and you just seem to facilitate everyone else’s life instead of your own? Do you want to live life without regret? Today we are talking about YOUR Midlife Pivot. Listen is as I share advice and social proof from previous guests and well known public...

Today we are talking about Midlife Pivots, especially, The Journey of a Teacher with my friend, Melissa Lewis! Have you ever felt a stirring in your heart to change or shift your career? That's exactly how Melissa felt. Listen in as we discuss: -What prompted the pivot -Why she wanted the change -How she wrote a book in the middle of the pivot -The satisfying work she's doing now I hope you'll be...

This week on the podcast I'm sharing the #1 Secret that will actually change your marriage for good. Whether you are struggling in your relationship or just want to make your marriage better and enjoy it more! For free resources - 20 New Date night ideas And Rekindling Playfulness and Fun. Just go to - https://debbiecunningham.net/datenight For free chapters /audio chapters & more info on the...

Our guest this week is Patsy Clairmont! She has been trotting the globe bringing her message of Faith, laced with her gift of humorous storytelling for over 40 years. Some of you may be familiar with her work as an author, God uses cracked Pots, or Normal is just a setting on your dryer and over 35 titles. Perhaps you know her as a speaker from her Women of Faith Conference days but what you may n...

Today we are talking about Thyroid health and hashimoto’s with Dr. Lori Kalie! Do you know what symptoms indicate a thyroid issue? Some of them are similar to perimenopause symptoms so it is easy to be confused! In this week’s episode, you’ll hear what to look out for and things you can do to balance your hormones and begin healing your thyroid issues. 🎧 Listen to Midlife Crescendo in your favori...

This week on the podcast we are talking about career changes, pauses and resilience! Our guest who started out as a therapist then becoming not only a best selling author but a strategic book coach and publisher. Karen Anderson's career doesn’t look a-n-y-t-h-i-n-g like it did when she graduated college. She even had an 8 year career pause because she was caregiving to several family members and f...

Welcome Back to Season 2 Friends! Today, we are talking about the top 10 resolutions of the year and making this year all you hope it will be! It will take -effort -intentionality -accountability but you can thrive in 2025! 🎧 This year, we will continue bringing you information and guests experts to help you in your midlife season but we are expanding our community to include a book club ,a confe...

Today we are wrapping up our holiday topics series with one on the spiritual side. Christmas & the Heart of Emmanuel! It is our last for 2024!! I just found out that Midlife Crescendo is named in the top 10% of all podcasts for midlife women for 2024. Woohoo! Not bad for our first year. Thank you so much for listening. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! We are taking a break and we'll be back Jan 13th,...

Sometimes we get so bogged down with our holiday to-do list and creating magic for everyone else,  that WE forget to connect with the magic of the season ourselves !   So, here are 8 fun and practical ideas for we midlife women to slow down, savor, and truly enjoy the Christmas and holiday season. I hope you found these ideas helpful for connecting yourself to more holiday magic this season.   or...

Today on Midlife Crescendo we are a talking about Thanksgiving, Gratitude, and REFRAMING Hospitality. This is the busiest time of the year for most of us as midlife women. We may love all the hoopla of hospitality but sometimes the way we go about it can actually backfire! Later in the show I’m going to share a personal story of when my hospitality backfired and  how I changed the situation.  -We'...

Gathering at the holidays is fun but hosting can have its challenges! Today on the podcast we are talking about the top 5 struggles of hosting for the holidays. I’m including 3 possible solutions for each to make it easier for you to host for any holiday or get together throughout your midlife season. ​Managing Expectations ​Balancing Family Dynamics ​Time Constraints ​Financial Strain ​Personal B...

On the podcast today, we are talking about living in caregiver burnout to creating a fulfilling life with Debbie Weiss. Debbie is a speaker, author, and advocate for personal transformation who believes in the power of small, intentional changes to create a meaningful life -one “sprinkle” at a time. After decades of prioritizing others, Debbie embarked on her own journey of growth, discovering how...