Midlife Matters

Today we're talking about pornography and the ways it damages and destroys relationships. We're joined by a friend who shares how her husband's addiction to pornography impacted her, her family, and ultimately ended their marriage. Join us as we discuss ways we can support and help women dealing with this issue and how we can talk about the dangers of pornography with our children.

Today we're talking about some ways friends and family have influenced us in big and small ways. We're sharing things that have shifted our thinking, inspired us to change, or just stuck in our heads for years!

Do you ever feel like your cell phone has taken over your life? This week we're talking about digital minimalism, unplugging from social media, and reducing the time we spend in front of screens. Join us as we discuss what we do and don't want to do to have a more focused life in a noisy world.

Today we're talking about the silver linings of this pandemic summer for us and our listeners. Join us as we discuss what's different, what we're appreciating, and what it will take for us to declare this summer a success. We also look forward to sharing listener messages and voicemails on what things they've discovered and grown to love about this unique season!

Becoming debt-free and having financial freedom are ideas that sound good in theory, but how do you achieve them in real life? Today we're talking with a friend about her journey and what it took for her family to reach their financial goals.

Today we're talking about shopping tricks that save time and money. Are you a man on a mission, the bargain hunter, the researcher, or the impulse buyer? We'll share our tried and true tips, as well as ones we've heard work for other people!

Today we're talking about having a baby in midlife! Whether your pregnancy is planned or unexpected, giving birth and mothering a newborn is different as we get older. Our guest is Meg Tietz, from the wonderful podcast Sorta Awesome. Meg is going to share her experiences adding a surprise fifth child to their family after age 40. Join us as we talk about all the changes she and her family have gone through the past couple years!

Today we're finishing up our year long happiness series with a very exciting guest! Gretchen Rubin, the author of Happier at Home, is here to talk about happiness and now. After almost ten years, how have her happiness goals held up? What did she learn that continues to impact her today? Join us as we discuss all this and more!

This week we're talking about racism, white privilege, and the protests that have erupted around our country. Join us as we hear from two women who each have valuable perspectives on these important topics. We learned so much from our discussion and we know listeners will too!

Today we're talking about food rules, the diet culture, and all the mixed messages we hear around eating healthy. Join us as we laugh at some of the weird things we've tried and learn what has and hasn't worked for us over the years!

Today we're talking about the messy side of life. Would you be nervous for someone to go through your car or purse? How many unread emails do you have? Do you change your sheets once a week? What's lurking under the cushions of your couch? Join us as we uncover all the deep dark secrets in our lives!

Today we're talking about a topic that literally keeps many women in the middle years up at night...sleep or really the lack of sleep! It's common for sleep changes to begin in your 30's and today Krista Cumming is going to share her sleep program designed for women in midlife. Join us as we discuss ways we can all learn to get a better night's rest!

We know that new places, experiences, and people enrich our imaginations and add a freshness to our lives. But what if you're surrounded by the familiar? Can you infuse that same spark there? Join us as we talk about happiness and the world around us, no matter how big that circle may be!

Today we're getting honest about the hard parts of parenting teens. What are the struggles, what do we wish someone would have told us, and when does the roller coaster ride end? Join us we share what we learned launching our older kids and what we're still learning with our younger ones. Parenting teens can be lonely and we hope you're encouraged as we walk this road together!

Today we're talking about dealing with anxiety and depression. What's the difference between feeling sad and feeling depressed? How do we know when our anxiety is out of control? How can we help and support those we love going through this? Join us as we ask a counselor these and other questions related to this timely issue!