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When You Don't Feel Thankful | 57 Nov 27, 2019

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It's that time of year when we focus on thankfulness. The month of November is full of ways we should be counting our blessings. But what do we do when we don't feel thankful? Today we're sharing times when we've struggled to be grateful. We're getting honest about things that steal our joy. We're also talking about things we can all do to move ourselves into a more grateful state of mind!

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The Mother-in-Law Relationship | 56 Nov 20, 2019

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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!

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Free of Me: Why Life is Better When It's Not About You

Julie's Silk Pillowcases

Marie's Cell Phone Wallets

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2 cups powdered sugar

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Second Act with Kate Watkins | 55 Nov 13, 2019

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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.

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Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life

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Happiness and Marriage | 54 Nov 06, 2019

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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!

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23 Snaps

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Let's Celebrate Our Birthday! | 53 Oct 30, 2019

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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, Downsizing: Freedom from Clutter, Teen Girls vs. Teen Boys, DIY Landscaping and Gardening, Christmas Cheer in the Middle Years, Overcoming Fear and Anxiety with Scarlet Hiltabidal, Regret Free Living with Suzy Rosenstein, How I Lost 60 lbs - Twice!, Forgiveness

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Forgiveness | 52 Oct 23, 2019

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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

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Mammograms, Myths, and More with Dr. John King | 51 Oct 16, 2019

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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!

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Menopause, Hysterectomy, HRT, and Hot Flashes | 46

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Habits for Healthy Living | 50 Oct 09, 2019

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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!

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How I lost 60 lbs - Twice! | 15

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The One Year Praying through the Bible for Your Kids

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Happiness and Possessions | 49 Oct 02, 2019

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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!

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Life with Boys with Angela Sadler | 48 Sep 25, 2019

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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!

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