Midlife Matters

Sometimes midlife calls for a career change and today we're showcasing a friend of ours who did just that! Kate's story is one of faith and perseverance as she pursued more education and the job of her dreams.  Links in this episode: Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram:  Midlife Mat...

This week we're continuing our once a month happiness series based on Gretchen Rubin's book,  Happier at Home . During the month of October, we worked on increasing the happiness of our marriages. Find out what we wanted to change and how it all turned out!  Links from this episode:  23 Snaps Broadchurch We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram:  Midlife Matters Podcast Facebook:  Midli...

We're celebrating our first birthday! We can't wait to share how Midlife Matters got started, how it's produced, how we've grown, and what's planned for the future. We also have a fun birthday gift planned for you, so be sure and listen for that!  Some of our favorite episodes from this year: Teenage Survival Guide (part 1) ,  Teenage Survival Guide (part 2) ,  Raising Amazing "Average" Kids ,  Ch...

Today we're talking about forgiveness. Why is it so hard? How do we do it? Is there a time limit? Is anything unforgivable? This is a deep topic that everyone wrestles with from time to time. We hope this discussion helps us all to grow in this area! Links from this episode:  The Mother-in-Law We'd love to hear from you! Find us here:  Instagram:  Midlife Matters Podcast Facebook:  Midlife Matters...

October is breast cancer awareness month and Dr. John King is joining us to talk about mammograms. He'll explain why we need them, the difference between 2D and 3D screening, and why they need to squeeze us so hard! He'll also address some of the common myths around mammograms and alleviate our fears. This is a great chance to learn what we all should be watching for in terms of breast health!  Li...

Today we're talking about daily habits for healthy living! How we feel often stems from our everyday choices. We'll share the things we've learned to do and the things we've learned not to do around morning and evening routines, diet and exercise, and mental and spiritual health. Join the discussion by tagging us with your tips and tricks @midlifematterspodcast on Instagram! Links from today's epi...

Today we're talking about possessions and the effect they have on our happiness. How can we love our possessions, but not be mastered by them? How can we glean more happiness from the things we own? Is simple really better? Should we just get rid of everything? We'll answer these questions and more!  Today's topic was inspired by the first chapter of Gretchen Rubin's book,  Happier at Home.  Join...

Boy Mom ...it's a hashtag, a badge of honor, and a lot of fun! Angela Sadler is here to share her experiences as a mom of three teenage boys. We'll talk about everything from surviving the mess to how to connect with your sons on a deeper level. Join us to learn and laugh about life with boys! Links in this episode:  The Grout Doctor Revlon ColorStay Overtime Lipstick We'd love to hear from you! F...

The first day of fall is almost here and we're ready to pack up the last remains of summer and embrace a new season! Today's show covers everything from our favorite fall scent to our favorite fall tradition. You'll find out our picks for best outfit, activity, movie, and more. Join us for laughter and fun as we take a deep dive into all our fall favorites!  Links from the show: Mindy's favorite f...

Menopause...it's not a subject we like to think about, but we're going there today! Julie's going to share her hysterectomy story, dispel some rumors about hormone replacement therapy, and generally make all of us in the decade leading up to menopause feel a whole lot better. We'll also talk about all those perimenopausal symptoms many of us are experiencing, such as sleepless nights, hot flashes,...

Today we're talking about blended families with our friend, Jennifer Baltimore. This is a subject that touches many of our listeners and we hope you'll be encouraged by Jennifer's story.  We'd love to hear from you! Find us here:  Instagram:  Midlife Matters Podcast Facebook:  Midlife Matters Podcast Website:  midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com

Today we're talking about friendship in the middle years. How do relationships change? Is it easier or harder to make new friends? Can we reconnect with friends from our past? How can we strengthen the friendships we have right now in this season? We cover all this and more!  Links we mentioned in today's episode: Midlife Matters College Life Episode CS Lewis Inner Ring Essay Julie's Waterlogue Ap...

Today we're joined by best selling author, Lisa-Jo Baker to talk about her new book,  The Middle Matters: Why That (Extra) Ordinary Life Looks Really Good on You.  Lisa-Jo frees women from the pressure to live up to everyone else's expectations of what a meaningful life should look like. Rather than asking them to  seize the day, she encourages them to simply change the way they  see each day--bec...

Today we're talking about regret proofing your life with Suzy Rosenstein. Suzy is a Master Certified Life Coach who encourages women to identify what they want and take the steps needed to make it happen. We've been inspired by Suzy and can't wait to share her enthusiasm with you!  You can learn more about Suzy on her  website,   Instagram,   Facebook,   Twitter,  and  Pinterest.  Listen to her po...

Today we're talking about a move, a cruise, and our summer groove! Ten short weeks ago, we laid out a lot of plans, but how did we do? Join us as we laugh and look back on summer 2019!  Past episodes mentioned: Summer Strategy | 31 Family Vacation | 32 How to Mentor Millennials with Jayme Hull | 35 DIY Landscaping and Gardening | 30 Books mentioned: Love and Respect by Emerson Eggerichs Forty Autu...

Today we're getting the inside scoop on college life! We have three students joining us to answer your questions about dorms, classes, and what life is really like on your own for the first time. Whether you're preparing to send your first child off in the fall, or you just want to take a trip down memory lane, you'll enjoy the honesty and humor Davis, Madi, and Meg bring to this discussion!  We'd...

Today we're talking about decision making and best selling author Gretchen Rubin's concept of choosing the bigger life. She urges people to move beyond the pro/con list and go after the more enriching life experience. It can be helpful to think of how our choices will strengthen our relationships, cause us to grow, and reflect our personal values. We share some of the times we've chosen the bigger...

Today's topic is balancing a career and family with special guest, Tonya Winders. Tonya is the CEO of Allergy & Asthma Network, a national nonprofit. She has worked full time for over 25 years while raising five children. We're talking about a viral Facebook post covering the unrealistic expectations placed on working mothers by Sarah Buckley Friedberg. Tonya does a great job shedding light on the...

Today we're talking about the differences between teen girls and boys! From traveling to risk taking, shopping to fighting, there are lots of ways they differ and we're here to see the humor in them all! If you don't have teenagers yet, consider this your fair warning. If you do have all the craziness in your house, then you'll be nodding along, and if you've already raised your teens, you'll laug...

We love to hear from our listeners and today we're answering a listener question! We're taking a deep dive into downsizing and decluttering on both a large and small scale. So whether you're moving into a smaller house, reconfiguring your current home, or just want to gain extra closet space, we've got some great ideas for you!  Get in touch! Find us here: Instagram:  Midlife Matters Podcast Faceb...

Today we're joined by Jayme Hull, author of Face to Face: Discover How Mentoring Can Change Your Life. Jayme's passion is pouring into the lives of millennials through one on one relationships. We'll discuss the purpose, value, and benefits of mentoring, as well as logistics. How do you initiate, navigate, and even end a mentorship? What does a healthy mentoring relationship look like? Jayme's her...

We're interviewing the Midlife Matters Daughters! Marie, Julie, and Mindy each have first born daughters and they're all here to answer questions from the perspective of their stage of life. Find out what they do and don't love, what they wish people knew about them, and where they see themselves in five years. This is a chance to remember what it's like to be in college, newly married, and pregna...

This week we're celebrating fatherhood! What makes a good father? How are fathers and mothers different? Father's Day is almost here and we thought it would be fun to look back on our favorite, and maybe not so favorite, Father's Day memories. And of course, no Father's Day episode would be complete without some stories about our own husbands and fathers. What makes them special, what roles have t...

Summer is vacation season! It's the time when we try to set aside a week or two to spend with our family relaxing and making memories! Today we're talking about planning and enjoying a family vacation, managing expectations, family bonding, and ways to make the experience more fun. We'll give you our best tips for saving money on travel, accommodations, and meals. We'll also share how to make car...

Who needs a summer strategy? We think everyone can use one! Whether you're at home with kids, work full time, or something in between, we can all use a plan to make the most of this special season. Today we'll cover ways to relax and slow down, how to set some easy goals and accomplish them, ways to incorporate new experiences and adventures, and the hardest summer question of all in our stage of...