Today we're talking about mother and daughter-in-laws! What can we do to foster a loving relationship? What are some pitfalls to avoid? How can we be a help and encouragement to each other? We'll cover all this and more! Links mentioned in this episode: Free of Me: Why Life is Better When It's Not About You Julie's Silk Pillowcases Marie's Cell Phone Wallets Dede's Hot Chocolate: 1 lb. 9.6 oz box of dry low fat milk 2 cups powdered sugar 2 cups Nestle Quick or any hot chocolate mix 2 cups Cremor...
Nov 20, 2019•55 min•Ep. 56
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 Matters Podcast Facebook: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematter...
Nov 13, 2019•49 min•Ep. 55
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: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com *This episod...
Nov 06, 2019•53 min•Ep. 54
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 , Choose the Bigger Life , The Midlife Matters Daughters , Loss, Love, and New Life with Elizabeth Boyd , Do...
Oct 30, 2019•51 min•Ep. 53
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 Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com *This episode contain...
Oct 23, 2019•52 min•Ep. 52
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! Links in this episode: Menopause, Hysterectomy, HRT, and Hot Flashes | 46 Uniqlo We'd love to hear from...
Oct 16, 2019•47 min•Ep. 51
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 episode -- How I lost 60 lbs - Twice! | 15 Leather Honey The One Year Praying through the Bible for You...
Oct 09, 2019•54 min•Ep. 50
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 us as we read and discuss one chapter a month beginning with today's episode! We'd love to hear from yo...
Oct 02, 2019•53 min•Ep. 49
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! Find us here! Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Facebook: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifemat...
Sep 25, 2019•49 min•Ep. 48
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 fall sweatshirt is from DW Designs. Julie's yogurt recommendation is Chobani Coffee and Cream. Our boo...
Sep 18, 2019•52 min•Ep. 47
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, and short tempers. Join us in learning and laughing about "the change" that's coming! "I'm a Fan" s...
Sep 11, 2019•48 min•Ep. 46
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...
Sep 04, 2019•47 min•Ep. 45
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 App Mindy's Target placemats Marie's t-shirt company recommendation - Wohven We'd love to hear from you...
Aug 28, 2019•53 min•Ep. 44
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--because the very best stories really do grow out of every day life. You'll love our conversation about marr...
Aug 21, 2019•52 min•Ep. 43
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 podcast, Women in the Middle, here. 9 Secrets to Get Unstuck in Your 50's Kick-Start 50 Top Five Regrets of the D...
Aug 14, 2019•56 min•Ep. 42
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 Autumns by Nina Willner We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Face...
Aug 07, 2019•54 min•Ep. 41
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 love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Facebook: Midlife Matters Po...
Jul 31, 2019•54 min•Ep. 40
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 life and how it turned out! Links in this episode: Gretchen Rubin's website Happier Podcast We'd lo...
Jul 24, 2019•57 min•Ep. 39
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 ups and downs of her life, as well as offering advice and encouragement to other women juggling...
Jul 17, 2019•51 min•Ep. 38
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 laugh and breathe a sigh of relief! Links we mentioned in the episode: Bringing Up Boys by James Dobson ...
Jul 10, 2019•57 min•Ep. 37
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 Facebook: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com...
Jul 03, 2019•57 min•Ep. 36
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 here to answer all these questions and more! We'll be giving away copies of Jayme's books on Instagram ...
Jun 26, 2019•52 min•Ep. 35
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 pregnant for the first time. Just not all at once! Join us! We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Inst...
Jun 19, 2019•55 min•Ep. 34
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 they played, and what makes us laugh even years later? Join us! We'd love to hear from you! Find us h...
Jun 12, 2019•51 min•Ep. 33
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 trips more fun, when to splurge, and how vacations change as kids grow and leave home. Join us! Sout...
Jun 05, 2019•56 min•Ep. 32
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 life...how to entertain and have an awesome summer with preteens and teens in the house. Join us! We...
May 29, 2019•52 min•Ep. 31
Today's episode is all about DIY landscaping and gardening! Marie doesn't have a green thumb, but her mom does. Nancy will join Julie and Mindy to inspire listeners to try planting and cultivating something new this year! We're talking about flower, herb, and vegetable gardening, as well as giving lots of tips for great plants and bushes to try in your yard. Also learn about cost friendly ways to multiply your plants and update your outdoor spaces. Join us! We'd love to hear from you! Find us he...
May 22, 2019•57 min•Ep. 30
Today we're talking about a topic that keeps many moms awake at night...sending their first child off to college! Mindy's oldest started college last August and now she's here to tell us all about freshman year. We'll discuss choosing a college, move-in day, dorm life, visits home, and all the emotions a mom feels throughout that first year! Join us! We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Facebook: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com E...
May 15, 2019•54 min•Ep. 29
This week we're celebrating motherhood! Mother's Day is almost here and we thought it would be fun to look back on our favorite Mother's Day memories, and share some not so favorite memories! Sometimes those holiday expectations can get us in a bit of trouble! And of course, no Mother's Day episode would be complete without telling some stories about our own mothers. What did they do that still makes us laugh years later, what's the best advice they ever gave us, and what do we think makes them ...
May 08, 2019•50 min•Ep. 28
Meal planning and warm weather meals are on the podcast today! We're talking quick summer recipes and foods that your whole family will love. We also cover grocery pick up and delivery options, picky eaters, and what to serve groups both large and small. Join us for ideas to help make cooking dinner easier and more fun! Recipes we talked about: Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Quesadillas Grilled Sesame Chicken Kabobs Almost Famous Barbecue Chicken Pizza Instant Pot Korean Beef Roasted Cauliflower ...
May 01, 2019•50 min•Ep. 27
