Midlife Matters

No matter how old you get, cleaning up and taking care of your home is always a part of life. Join us as we talk about cleaning routines, products, and ways we get the needed work done around our own homes!  Links in this episode ChomChom Pet Hair Remover Invisible Shield Glass and Surface Cleaner CLR Bathroom Cleaner Toilet Bowl Pumice Stone I'm a fan recommendations Mindy's leaf blower Julie's p...

Today we're talking about marriage and loving your spouse well. Join us as we share some of what we've learned in our marriages over the years. We also have a newlywed game to show there's always something new you can learn about each other!  I'm a fan recommendations Julie's trick Mindy's show Marie's game We'd love to hear from you! Find us here:  Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midl...

This week we're giving advice to our younger selves. What do we know now that we wish we would have known then? Join us as we share wisdom we hope to pass on to the next generation!  Links in this episode Sahil Bloom - Life Lessons from 1000 years I'm a fan recommendations Mindy's book Julie's shoes Marie's show We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website:...

Today we have a lighthearted episode about things we've seen on the social media app Nextdoor. Join us as we share funny stories and comments from this informative and popular site for your local neighborhood! I'm a fan recommendation Mindy's cleaning recipe Julie's dinner recipe Marie's Costco snack We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematte...

Today we're talking about receiving words of affirmation. Anyone else struggle to take a compliment? We're also talking about finding joy in the midst of sadness. Two unrelated topics, but each one requires some work on our part. Join us as we share ways we're trying to get better at both!  Links in this episode What if It's Wonderful by NIcole Zasowski I'm a fan recommendations Mindy's song Julie...

Regret is such a heavy word and one many of us shy away from talking about. However, all of us have experienced it in big and small areas of life. Join us as we share ways to turn bad feelings about your past into powerful change for your future.  I'm a fan recommendations Julie's hair dryer brush Marie's lululemon website We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcas...

We all deal with the tyranny of busyness. How do we tame this beast? Join us as we discuss strategies for slowing down and including more of the important things in life!  I'm a fan recommendations Julie's headphones Mindy's workout brand Marie's show We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.c...

In this first episode of 2023, we're taking inventory of our lives. Join us as we think about our health, relationships, work, and more! What do we want to keep or change, and what do we want to add or stop?  Links in this episode The Bible Recap book Yoto book recorder Happy School interview with Julie Gordon We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: mi...

Today we're talking about personalities and what your Enneagram number brings to the holidays. Join us as we share how we're using this helpful tool to bring more peace and understanding to the family dynamics at Christmas!   Links in this episode What Your Enneagram Number Brings to the Holidays I'm a fan recommendations Mindy's table topics Julie's instagram account Marie's grout cleaner We'd lo...

Today we're talking about embracing joy and loving lavishly. Wow! We all want to do both of those things, but they can be hard sometimes. Join us as we share where we've been successful and where we still have some work to do! Links in this episode What If It's Wonderful by Nicole Zasowski I'm a fan recommendations Mindy's curtains Julie's show Marie's cleaning product We'd love to hear from you!...

Today we're talking about Christmas traditions! How have they changed as our kids have grown and left home? What do we miss? What are we looking to end and what do we want to start? Join us as we discuss all the ways Christmas has changed and what the future holds!  I'm a fan recommendations Julie's frosty Mindy's ice cream Marie's TV show We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midli...

Today we're talking about hospitality and teens! What do they need to learn before they leave the house? Join us as we share what we've tried to teach and what we're still working on. In fact, we're discovering we can all use a refresher on the finer points of welcoming house guests!  We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Em...

Today we're talking about comparison and celebration. Join us as we discuss the cost of comparison and why we tend to minimize or avoid celebrating good things in our lives!  Links in this episode What If It's Wonderful by Nicole Zasowski I'm a fan recommendations Mindy's candle Marie's movie We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcas...

Today we're talking about money! What do you splurge on? What do you buy used? What's something fun you buy for other people? What have you bought that makes life easier? Join us as we share our answers to all these questions and more! I'm a fan recommendations Mindy's lights Julie's recipe Marie's movie We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifem...

Midlife Matters is four years old and we're here to celebrate with a fun walk down memory lane! Join us as we share how we've grown and changed, what we've learned, and what we hope for the future!  We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com

Today we're talking about complaining. We all do it and we can all use some tips to do it less. Join us as we share where we rank on the complaining scales and what we're doing to solve some of our most common pain points.  I'm a fan recommendations Julie's movie Marie's Netflix series We'd love to hear from you! Find us here:  Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com...

Listeners today we're talking about shame and pessimism. Join us as we share how these two negative emotions make us hesitant to celebrate and keep us from experiencing joy. As a springboard for this discussion, we're using the book, What If It's Wonderful by Nicole Zasowski. I'm a fan recommendations Mindy's app Julie's mop Marie's glasses We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midl...

Today we're talking about boundaries! This can be a hot button topic, but we hope to approach it in a way that leaves you feeling encouraged and with more wisdom. Join us as we discuss the areas where boundaries are helpful and appropriate, as well as the areas where boundaries can be misused.  We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodc...

Today we're talking with fashion blogger and Instagram influencer Cindy Hannam. Join us as we discuss fashion, beauty, and healthy living for midlife women!  Links in this episode Cindy Hannam's blog Cindy Hannam's Instagram I'm a fan recommendations Cindy's shoes Mindy's hair product Julie's vent cover Marie's shoes We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Webs...

Today we're talking about fall! For many people, this is the best time of year, but not for everyone! Join us as share what's great and not so great about this season. We've got a show to entertain and inspire both the pumpkin spice lovers and the ones who die a little each time they see a pumpkin!  Links in this episode  Julie's roasted vegetable recipe Julie's apple cider floats Mindy's overalls...

Today we're talking about letting go of the habit of practicing disappointment and learning how to fully embrace joy! This is a new series we will do once a month based on the book, What If It's Wonderful by Nicole Zasowski. Join us as we share what we've learned this month and how we've tried to put it into practice!  We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast We...

Today we're talking about how to be more hospitable. There can be a lot of pressure when we think of inviting people into our homes, but it doesn't have to be that way. Join us as we share tips and tricks for making your next get together more enjoyable for both you and your guests!  I'm a fan recommendations Mindy's chargers Julie's perfume sprayer Marie's rice pilaf We'd love to hear from you! F...

Today we're talking about ways to help in the kitchen. How much of our lives do we spend in there anyway?! Join us as we share everything from easy meals to our favorite kitchen tools. There's something in this episode for every cook!  I'm a fan recommendations Julie's brass lights Marie's cereal We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspo...

Today's episode is all about I'm a fan! We have recommended tons of products, movies, shows, and books over the years. Now it's time to let listeners know if we still recommend them! Join us as we share what we continue telling people about and what we don't recommend to anyone anymore!  Links in this episode Vuori joggers Philosophy perfume Revlon hair dryer brush Thrive cosmetics Revlon lipstick...

Today's episode is another one designed to get to know both yourself and your friends better! Join us as share our answers to some deep and not so deep questions!  I'm a fan recommendations Julie's book Marie's risotto We'd love to hear from you! Find us here:  Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com