Our Time to Rise in Midlife

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Ep.381: Midlife Is No Joke: Parenting with Elisa and Evan Morgan Oct 18, 2022

Show notes

Perhaps the number one stressor listeners have expressed about the season of midlife is parenting teens and young adults. How do we maneuver these new waters when the consequences to kids' decisions seem so serious? How do we know when to step in and when to back off? And even deeper, how do we deal with our own self image when our kids make decisions we wouldn't make for them?

We are bringing you the best in Evan and Elisa Morgan. With credentials from years in ministry, decades in marriage and parenting, and their share of stressful parenting decisions, they share their wisdom in what it means to parent in midlife. We talk about the differences between parenting teens and young adults, how to move away from parenting promises and center in on parenting principles, and what to do when you are faced with two bad options as a parent.

With honesty like you've never quite heard before, the Morgans speak from experience in walking with God through painful parenting years. If you think a Christian podcast episode on parenting couldn't possibly understand YOUR depth of pain, you might be surprised by what you hear. This isn't an episode about how to get it all right in parenting. Quite the opposite. This is about how to welcome God into our process as we grow in this phase of life.

Ep.380: Midlife is No Joke - Sister Straight Talk #1 with Krista & Alex Oct 11, 2022

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We're half way through the "Midlife is No Joke" series and we are pausing to hear from Krista and Alex about their personal experiences in midlife.

We cover stressors, opportunities, sleep issues, trusting God in hard times, the purpose of exercise, resources, and what is saving our mid-lives right now.

Our sister straight talks are always honest, and offer a layered look at our series topic. Join us!

SOME THINGS YOU HEARD ON THE SHOW

Kelly Flanagan Interview

Create vs Copy

Greenbluff Apple Farms

Vashon Island

Lauren Daigle

Spotify Family Plan

Maverick City Worship

Shane & Shane

Kelly Minter Joseph Study

Boundaries

Henry Cloud Videos & Courses

Ep.379: Midlife is No Joke- Friendships with Shannan Martin Oct 04, 2022

Show notes

Friendships in midlife are sometimes complicated, but they don't have to be. On the podcast today we are diving into how to be a good friend, how to neighbor well, and how to cultivate diverse relationships that add richness and texture to life.

Popular author, Shannan Martin, joins us to share her wisdom on creating community - what worked, and what didn't. You will walk away more equipped for healthy, authentic, and strong relationships after listening.

SOME THINGS YOU HEARD ON THE SHOW:

Start with Hello – Shannan Martin's new book

Loving My Actual Neighbor: Seven Practices to Treasure The People In Front Of You – Alexandra Kuykendall's book

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Ep.378: Midlife is No Joke: Menopause with Dr. Carol Peters-Tanksley Sep 27, 2022

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When we asked you, our podcast listeners, what you'd like to hear about when it comes to midlife, one topic stood above the rest: menopause. Our bodies are changing, often in ways we never knew they could or would, and we don't know what to do. The sisterhood is the perfect place to come for questions you might not want to ask anywhere else. We bring you trusted experts and this conversation is no different.

For this widely requested topic, we couldn't ask just anyone to join us, we needed to find the best. And we did in OB-Gyn Dr. Carol Peters-Tanksley. She has lived through menopause herself and has guided women over decades through "the change." She covers everything from weight gain to mood swings, hot flashes to hormone surges. You will not only learn a ton (we did!) you will be encouraged that what you are going through is a normal part of human development.

If you are experiencing the classic signs of menopause, are wondering what's ahead, or simply want to know what the fuss about estrogen supplements is, this episode is worth your time. We can't change aging, but we can have a better sense of what's actually happening in our bodies. Dr. Carol is a knowledgeable guide who anticipates our questions before we even ask them. Nothing says sisterhood like this.

Connect with Carol

Through her website

Listen to this episode

On iTunes or watch it here:

https://youtu.be/Ug5TwxN3jUw A few things mentioned:

Estrace

Vagifem

The Menopause Manifesto by Jennifer Gunter

Gennev online clinic

The SWAN Study

Dr. Carol Ministries

Dr. Carol's course Navigating Midlif e

Dr. Carol's book Dr. Carol's Guide to Women's Health

Dr. Carol's e-book Dr. Carol's Guide to Sex and Menopause

Dr. Carol's Hormone download

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Ep.377: Midlife is No Joke- Marriage in Midlife with Jimmy & Irene Rollins Sep 20, 2022

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Do you find yourself navigating a marriage in midlife? There are unique challenges that couples face in this time of life.

Maybe you've been married a long time and are needing a fresh way to navigate old patterns. Or maybe you are struggling to stay married and wonder about your future as a couple. Or maybe you simply desire to bring life and joy back as a couple. Wherever you find yourself, this episode is for you.

Jimmy and Irene Rollins are no strangers to difficulty in marriage. As pastors of a large church, they seemed to have it all together from the outside. But on the inside they were crumbling. Irene was battling alcohol addiction, and Jimmy was struggling with overeating and pornography. They became comfortable with disfunction.

Now healed and whole, as individuals and as a couple, Jimmy and Irene lead a couples ministry to people all over the world. They honestly share about what turned their marriage around and how each one of us can do the same. There is wisdom sprinkled all throughout this episode. Don't miss this one!

Find out more about Jimmy and Irene at Two=One or join their online community with your spouse! or follow them on Instagram.

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SOME THINGS YOU HEARD ON THE SHOW

Imago Marriage Therapy – image of familiar love

Here is what I observed…. this is what I made up about that… here is how that impacted me… would you

Quotes from the interview:

"Without affirmation, everything feels like accusation"

"Practice doesn't make things perfect, it makes things repetitive"

"You can't be upset about the marriage you refuse to work on"

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Ep.376: Midlife is No Joke: The Big Questions in Midlife with Dr. Kelly Flanagan Sep 13, 2022

Show notes

We are kicking off a new series on the podcast this week! We are calling it Midlife is No Joke.

Because midlife brings responsibilities from many directions. It also brings lots of change. These combined can act as a pressure cooker of stress, or at least an uncharted path as we respond to changing roles, relationships, and responses (ours and others.)

Dr. Kelly Flanagan is a clinical psychologist turned fiction author who explores the big questions of life in both areas of work. His experience "sitting in the chair", as he calls it, along with his own midlife journey, offers the sisterhood insights about the common questions many of us face as we realize we are no longer young and we still have some years of life left.

Who am I as my roles change? Where am I headed? Is there pain involved in this new change? How do I discern God's path for me? These are not light questions and Dr. Kelly gives us some approaches on how to listen to our responses in our heads and bodies as we confront these bigger questions.

We've got a lot to cover about midlife over the next several weeks, and we are diving in headfirst with the big questions because we all have them.

Connect with Kelly

On Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

A few things mentioned

The first time Kelly was on the podcast: Episode 58 on Shame, Worthiness, Belonging and Purpose

Kelly's first book, Loveable: Embracing What is Truest About You, So You Can Truly Embrace Your Life

His new book, The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell: A Novel

Marie Kondo

Co-Dependent No More by Melody Beattie

Ep.375: A Busy Mom's Guide- Sister Straight Talk with Krista & Alex Sep 06, 2022

Show notes

The Busy Mom's Guide is wrapping up today with a Sister Straight Talk with Krista & Alex. They open with discussing some important areas we didn't get to yet – like time management and the strategies we're using to plan our days.

We also talk about add on chores, the benefit of coaching, how to make time for relationships, apps that come in handy, and how God can meet us right in the middle of our stress.

Come join this discussion and let us know your thoughts!

Message us your comments on The Open Door Sisterhood Instagram page!

Follow Krista on her website or Instagram Follow Alex on her website or Instagram

THINGS YOU HEARD ON THE SHOW

Morgan Tyree's 10 Minute Organizing Challenge

Deep Work by Cal Newport

Kelly Minter's Joseph Study

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Ep.374: A Busy Mom's Guide to Starting Something with Bethany McDaniel Aug 30, 2022

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She was making deodorant in her kitchen sink because she loved using natural ingredients. Seven years ago Bethany McDaniel had a dream to get natural deodorant and soaps into the hands of others. She had no idea she would soon have a warehouse, a headquarters, and a staff to help her get those products into the world.

We talk with Primally Pure natural products brand owner and founder, Bethany McDaniel, about how she started her company, how she manages motherhood and boss lady roles at the same time, and how she schedules almost everything. She remind us that hard is kind of normal when you're in charge and that instead of seeing obstacles as problems to avoid, they are opportunities to try something new.

Join us for this conversation about how motherhood and an entrepreneurial spirit can work together as we are women who are world changers for good right where we are. Being a mom can mean limitations on our time, resources, energy, and attention. It can also force us to be laser focused as we pursue the dream God has given us. And who are we kidding? He knows that dream, he can help us creatively make it happen.

Connect with Primally Pure

Find their products here and follow them on Instagram

Listen to the show

Always available on iTunes or watch on YouTube.

A few things mentioned

Primally Pure deodorant

Primally Pure dry shampoo

Primally Pure spa

Janessa Leone hats

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Ep.373: A Busy Mom's Guide To Photo Organization with Casey Von Stein Aug 23, 2022

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Are you the kind who has thousands of photos on your phone with little to no organization? Do you get overwhelmed when you look at your camera roll and wonder if these precious memories are safe and backed up? If your answer is yes, you are in good company.

In this episode we break down how to best organize our digital photos, how to delete duplicates, how to safely backup our camera roll, when to use an external hard drive, how to do a better job of printing photos, and how to get those precious vintage photos into a digital form.

This episode is practical and incredibly helpful. Let's clean up our digital clutter and get organized!

Check out Casey's website for tips, services, and help!

Apple Photo App – Photos Take Out

Amazon Prime Photos – install on phone and it will back up entire icloud

External Hard Drives: Seagate Western Digital Tobisha Getting Photos from Print to Digital:

Epson Fast Photo – can scan at 300, 600, or 1200 DPI

PhotoMyn

Sharing Photos We Have: Chat Books – Monthly Minis

Aura Digital Photo Frame

imovie

Songs for Videos

Music Bed

"I often have to tell myself, done is better than perfect." – Casey Von Stein

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Ep.372: A Busy Mom's Guide to Prayer with Bunmi Laditan Aug 16, 2022

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Bunmi Laditan hasn't always prayed like she does now. Her faith in recent years has grown and with it she finds herself praying all day long in a constant conversation with God. This episode in The Busy Mom's Guide series is about prayer. Not holy, big word prayer, but gritty, honest prayer that says exactly how we're feeling and what we're thinking.

We are always striving for part practical and part inspirational in our podcast episodes and this conversation hits the perfect balance of both. Bunmi reminds us of the good news of the Gospel. As a relatively returner to faith, her excitement about God's care for us IS inspiring. She also tells us why as a mom she prays for her kids (as her parents prayed for her for many years.) If you are a mom of older kids you will be inspired to pray for them.

Bunmi also shares about HOW she prays. She gets practical. She reads Scripture, journals, anoints her children with oil, and whispers and screams. She goes to God as her father and believes in his gentleness as he receives her. This sense of safety gives her the freedom to be completely honest in her prayers. She knows God won't reject her but will welcome her words.

If you are a mom who has never prayed you will find a friend in Bunmi. If you are a mom who wonders if your prayers matter, you will be reassured they do. If you are a mom who is tired of the fluff, we've got you. This conversation is for you.

Connect to Bunmi

You can find Bunmi on her website and on Instagram and Facebook

Listen to this episode

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A few things mentioned in the interview

Bunmi's new book: Help Me God, I'm a Parent: Honest Prayers for Hectic Days and Endless Nights

https://www.amazon.com/Help-Me-God-Im-Parent/dp/0310365074/ref=sr_1_1?crid=EWYQD0C8YIS7&keywords=bunmi+laditan&qid=1660621133&sprefix=bunmi%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-1&asin=0310365074&revisionId=&format=4&depth=1

"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." -John 1:5 (NIV)

Stormie O'Martian

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