Kris Kendall, Lorri Janssen

Midlife Group Chat

Comedy EN ↓ 4 episodes

Real conversations about what we’re loving, learning, and letting go of. No filters. No experts. Just friends in the group chat. This podcast is for women in their midlife era who are ready for honest, funny, and unfiltered conversations. Hosted by longtime friends Kris and Lorri, each episode feels like a voice note from your chattiest, most relatable friends. We talk about careers, health, and changing friendships, along with books, TV, travel, parenting adult kids, and the random thoughts we can’t stop thinking about. This isn’t a self-help show or a how-to podcast. It’s real life in real t...

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Kris Kendall, Lorri Janssen

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Episode 4: Flights, Side Hustles & Letting Go 28.03.2026 1:01:13

This week on Midlife Group Text , we’re covering travel chaos, big ideas, and the stuff we’re starting to let go of—literally. We kick things off with the realities of delayed flights and the gamble of flying discount airlines… because nothing tests your patience (or your personality) quite like travel plans going sideways. Then we shift into a conversation about raising (and being) entrepreneuria...

Episode 3: Screaming, Manifestation, and What's For Dinner 28.03.2026 31:49

This week on Midlife Group Text , we’re covering everything from finish lines to feelings—and a few things in between. We kick things off with a recap of the Hot Chocolate Run San Francisco because nothing says midlife like willingly running for chocolate (and questioning that decision halfway through). From there, we spiral into a surprisingly passionate discussion: do women lose the ability—or m...

Episode 1: Meet Kris & Lorri 05.01.2026 50:03

Episode 1: Welcome to our group chat Kris and Lorri kick off Midlife Group Chat with why they started the podcast and why now feels like the right time to do it. The share: A candid conversation about what midlife actually feels like, including denial about age, shifting priorities, and embracing this new era 2026 plans, from health check-ins and career realities to possible moves and fresh starts...

Episode 2: Career Moves, Changing Friendships & Letting Go 04.01.2026 56:48

Kris and Lorri catch up on real-life midlife moments, from house projects and travel updates to everyday logistics we all overthink An honest conversation about career moves in midlife , including layoffs, pivots, multiple income streams, and making big changes without waiting for permission Reflections on how friendships evolve over time, reconnecting after distance, and giving relationships room...