Midlife Matters

Today we're discussing self care, or really self survival, during a pandemic. Our routines have all been upended, and we're all being asked to do new things under stressful conditions. How do we take care of ourselves while also taking care of our families during this crisis? We're joined by Jeana Floyd to talk about her ideas and we also want to hear yours!

It looks like we'll be continuing social distancing guidelines and sheltering at home throughout the month of April. Today we've got lots of ideas for how to make our time in quarantine more fun, interesting and productive. Listen to learn what we're doing and what we want to try! Also, follow us on Instagram to share your quarantine ideas with the Midlife Matters community. We all need them!

It's time to talk about happiness and family! Lots of people are spending a lot more time with their families than they're used to, and other people are separated by their families by shelter in place orders. Whatever your situation, we've got some insight to share around the ways all of us can create a happier family life!

Today we're talking about all anyone is talking about...COVID-19 or the coronavirus. How are we doing social distancing? How has the quarantine affected our daily lives? What can we do to create a sense of community while we're having to be so isolated? Join us as we discuss all this and more!

Today we're answering listener questions! We put a call out on Instagram and you did not let us down. From beauty tips to college prep, spouses that travel to caring for aging parents, there's something for everyone. Join us as we talk about all this and more!

Today we're going back in time and talking about when we were kids! What's different about life then and life now? What would our kids say if they were transported back to 1980? How did we survive home perms and party lines? Get ready for lots of laughs as we walk down memory lane together!

It's time to talk about happiness and body! We can improve our relationships by paying attention to the ways people interact with us. Sound easy enough, right?! Noticing sights, sounds, and even smells makes us more aware of our surroundings and reminds us to experience the experience. Let's get out of our heads and notice the ways our physical body can increase happiness!

This week we're talking about embracing the empty nest. Most of the time this stage is associated with fear or sadness, but today we've got a story that will fill you with hope. Whether it's a new home, new career, new adventure or even a new pet, entering the empty nest is a time to live out a new set of dreams!

Today we're exploring the world of social media influencing. We've all bought things based on the recommendations of friends and now many of us buy things based on the recommendations of people we follow on Instagram and Facebook! We're talking with Alley Leto about how to get into this field and what goes on behind the scenes of the perfect photo!

Today we're talking about love in the middle years! From the most romantic songs and movies and to fun date night ideas, we've got Valentine's Day covered. We'll also share how to identify your love language and the ways this has impacted our own marriages through the years!

Today we're talking about happiness and time. Why does time seem to pass more quickly as we get older? How can we make time slow down? What are some ways we can use our time more wisely? Join us as we share our thoughts on how to make the most of time for ourselves and our families!

Today we're talking about indulgences. Whether it's a bubble bath or Godiva cheesecake, gourmet coffee or a manicure, we all have treats we allow ourselves not because we deserve them, but just for pleasure! We're talking about our favorites as well as those of our listeners. Who knows, you may even find some new ways to indulge yourself!

Today we're talking about photo organization and safe photo storage. So many of us feel overwhelmed by the number of pictures we have on different devices or the number of years we're behind on our photo books. Kate Miley is an expert in this area and she's here to share organization and storage tips, editing hacks, and ways to create beautiful photo books in less time!

Today we're joined by popular design blogger Emily A. Clark to talk about interior design, home decor, and the 2020 trends! Emily describes herself as a bargain hunter, pattern lover, and habitual rearranger. She enjoys helping her readers break down big decorating ideas so they're less intimidating and more doable. We loved the ideas Emily shared with us and we know you will too!

It's time to talk about happiness and ourselves. It can be easy to think of things other people can do to make us happy, but today we're discovering ways we can make ourselves happier. Join us as we discuss the things we've tried and the things we hope will carry into the future!