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Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 27:  The Awkward Pause Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, and the Mundane Be brave and embrace the awkward pauses - the quiet moments that allow us a breath and that give thought to new beginnings. Join us as we discover what holds space in our life, including personal growth, friendships and a new perspective of our grown children walking their journey. Take a...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 26:  Menopause Meltdown   Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, and the Mundane Our menopause journey is ever changing. One moment we're energetic and care-free, walking with our weighted vest and looking forward to the sourdough and infrared face mask waiting for us at home. The next thing we know, we're eating our feelings and protesting in the streets...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 25:  Pool Noodle Drama  Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, and the Mundane The saga continues with our pool shenanigans. Dive in as we talk about our laughable noodle challenges. What's a girl to do for a little fun these days?    Take a deep breath — you’re not alone. Let's pause together. 

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 24:  On the Road Again  Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, and the Mundane Experts suggest that taking vacations are essential for reducing stress and supporting good health. Rest and reset regularly - you deserve it. During this episode, we reminisce on each of our recent jaunts and discuss what we've learned along the way, including a desire to get paid f...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 23: Personal Jesus     Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane The conversations continue post-recording and we're engulfed in discussion about all sorts of things, including this one about AI and Faith. What does this have anything to do with midlife and menopause? Just like Ferris Bueller said, "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 22:  Who's the Anxious One   Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane With a lot of humor, we reflect on our own generational challenges and make light of how our kids navigate through adulthood. We talk candidly about the "anxious child" but is it really the anxious parent who blocks the path of growth and success? It's curious a...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 21:  10 Questions of James Lipton   Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane We're taking a cue from James Lipton's signature set of questions to probe into the intriguing and mundane facets of our lives.  Take the journey with us - lean in and discover the surprising answers. Take a deep breath — you’re not alone. Let's pause together...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 20:  Thanks Mom   Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane In this episode, we're celebrating our moms.  Join us as we reminisce on the warm, wonderful, and funny memories about the important women in our lives. Take a deep breath — you’re not alone. Let's pause together. 

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 19:  Flying Solo Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane Navigating travel as mid-lifers takes on another meaning with grown kids. Family trips look different and our fresh perspective creates a welcome shift in priorities, independence, and new adventures.   Take a deep breath — you’re not alone. Let's pause together. 

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 18:  Lightning Round   Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane We're taking a break to have a bit of fun! Get to know us with a lighting round of questions. Life can be noisy and complicated and busy.  Press pause and play along as we enjoy some laughs.    Take a deep breath — you’re not alone. Let's pause together. 

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 17:  Girl Power   Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane Women are discovering their talents when it comes to tasks traditionally done by our male counterparts. We CAN do hard things and excel in activities outside our comfort zone. We talk about the challenges that hold us back and celebrate the quiet strength within each of us that powers our des...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 16:  When to Let Go   Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane When it's time to let go the loose reigns of our emerging adult children but we parents are not ready.  Our kids are reaching milestones that we haven't prepared for and they're growing into the remarkable humans they're meant to be.  We'll continue to love and nu...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 15:  Finding a Purposeful Life Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane This episode shifted quickly into an impromptu conversation on living a purposeful life.  We hold a deep desire for meaningful experiences but can't identify what exactly will fill our cup.  We talk with an open heart and move towards finding our personal call to action.   T...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 14:  Real Talk   Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane The conversations continue post recording.  No agenda, no script - just the 3 of us catching up on the week's events and talking about what gives us pause.  This episode captures the spirit of why we started this podcast in the first place - to create a community of support and inspiratio...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 13:  That's a Big No-No   Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane Our super power is saying, "yes" to choices that keep us grounded, happy and confident.   Midlife gives us clarity, knowing exactly what we want and need and who we hold close in our circle.  We discuss our absolutes and non-negotiables and make no apologies for our hea...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 12:  Remember When...   Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane We're taking a trip down memory lane and reminiscing about the 80s and 90s.  Join us back - maybe way back - to that time of roller rinks and playing until the sun came down.   Take a deep breath — you’re not alone. Let's pause together. 

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 11:  Experts in Complaining  Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane There aren't enough hormone patches to treat menopausal mood swings and all of life's ridiculous annoyances.  From familial pet peeves to apocalyptic insects invading a perfectly lovely and warm summer night, we laugh about life's midlife gripes. Take a deep breath —...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 10:  Permission to Reset Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane We talk about the version of self-care that midlife women are discovering — protecting our time, saying “no” without explanation, getting serious about sleep, moving our bodies, and prioritizing our mental health right alongside everyone else’s needs. We’re learning that caring for our...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 9:  Fit for the Future Us     Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane Welcome to the era of weighted vests, reading ingredient labels, and stretching before we sneeze. Midlife health isn’t about chasing our 30-year-old bodies. It’s about building a 60 year-old future self who can still carry groceries, travel the world, and get up off the floor with...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 8:  Redefining Ambition in Midlife       Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane In this episode, we discuss how our work habits have evolved and how we have too. From early-career hustle and proving ourselves at every turn to midlife clarity, we unpack what growth really looks like now. We talk boundaries, burnout, brain fog, confidence, and the fr...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 7:  Circle Back to Sanity    Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane Lean in as we tackle one of life’s most baffling modern dialects: business jargon. These are the phrases we all say with a straight face but secretly want to laugh. We digest the corporate word salads that somehow become normal adult conversation. Join us as we confess the phrases...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 6:    Mute, Mute, Hooray: Surviving College Parent Group Chats     Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane In this episode, we enter one of the most confusing modern survival arenas:  Facebook college parent groups. Join us as we laugh about digital oversharing, celebrate the helpful moms and dads who always have the answers, and admit that sometime...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 5:    Menopause Called—It Has Updates   Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane Midlife isn’t a crisis — it’s a chapter.  Whether you're happy with your current story or need to edit your life, we discuss navigating our health.  We're having an honest conversation to help you thrive through the changes and embrace the chaos with grace. Hel...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 4:  Life, Interrupted Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane When life feels like one long interruption, this episode is for you. We’re talking about the moments that get hijacked by unexpected events and emotional overload. We discuss how random disruptions can leave us overwhelmed and disconnected and why these moments hit differently in this sta...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 3:  Letting Go Without Losing Ourselves Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane Midlife has a way of revealing what’s weighing us down and quietly steals our peace. Sometimes it’s not just hormones or expectations, but the stuff piled up around us. In this episode, we revisit common problem areas, talk honestly about the things we think are importan...