Midlife Matters

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Our Fall Favorites | 47 Sep 18, 2019

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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!

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Mindy's favorite fall sweatshirt is from DW Designs.

Julie's yogurt recommendation is Chobani Coffee and Cream.

Our book recommendation is Happier at Home by Gretchen Rubin. We'll do a show on the possessions chapter the first week of October. We hope you'll read along with us and let us know what you learn each month on social media!

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Menopause: Hysterectomy, HRT, and Hot Flashes | 46 Sep 11, 2019

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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" segment links:

Julie's candle

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Blended Families with Jennifer Baltimore | 45 Sep 04, 2019

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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.

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Best Friends Forever: How Friendship Changes in Midlife | 44 Aug 28, 2019

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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

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Your EXTRA Ordinary Life with Lisa-Jo Baker | 43 Aug 21, 2019

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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 marriage, teenagers, our own changing bodies, and more!

Click here to find out more about Lisa-Jo, order her new book, or listen to her podcast, Out of the Ordinary.

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Regret Free Living with Suzy Rosenstein | 42 Aug 14, 2019

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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 Dying by Bonnie Ware

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A Move, A Cruise, and Our Summer Groove | 41 Aug 07, 2019

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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

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College Life: An Inside Perspective | 40 Jul 31, 2019

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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!

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Choose the Bigger Life | 39 Jul 24, 2019

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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

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Balancing Career and Family with Tonya Winders | 38 Jul 17, 2019

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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 the demands of career and family. Join us!

Sarah Buckley Friedberg viral Facebook post

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