How do we answer the question "What do you do?" in midlife when we're actually doing a little of everything? And will we ever have balance? Does balance even exist? Today we're talking with Kelsey Scism, a wife and mom of SIX who writes books, wrangles kids in every stage from preschooler to college freshman, and somehow manages to be on the radio, too. We laugh a lot and complain a little. Come listen!

How do we answer the question "What do you do?" in midlife when we're actually doing a little of everything? And will we ever have balance? Does balance even exist? Today we're talking with Kelsey Scism, a wife and mom of SIX who writes books, wrangles kids in every stage from preschooler to college freshman, and somehow manages to be on the radio, too. We laugh a lot and complain a little. Come listen!

Episode 6: "So, what do you do?" with Kelsey Scism

Welcome to the Real Midlife podcast! A podcast for women discovering we never quite…arrive.
Because aren’t we always in the middle of something? Shifting motherhood roles. Evolving relationships. Changing bodies. Ongoing transitions. And that burning question, what am I supposed to be doing now?
Mikala Albertson is a family practice doctor turned author who writes about women's issues in midlife.
Jenny Albers is a former social worker turned writer who is navigating all the transitions of midlife, including returning to the classroom.
Together, they dive into the heart of midlife—from the hard to the hilarious—discussing parenting older kids, relationships, health &amp; well-being, and evolution &amp; purpose. And of course, every episode includes lots laughter.

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Welcome to the Real Midlife podcast! A podcast for women discovering we never quite…arrive. Because aren’t we always in the middle of something? Shifting motherhood roles. Evolving relationships. Changing bodies. Ongoing transitions. And that burning question, what am I supposed to be doing now? Mikala Albertson is a family practice doctor turned author who writes about women's issues in midlife. Jenny Albers is a former social worker turned writer who is navigating all the transitions of midlife, including returning to the classroom. Together, they dive into the heart of midlife—from the hard to the hilarious—discussing parenting older kids, relationships, health & well-being, and evolution & purpose. And of course, every episode includes lots laughter.

Welcome to the Real Midlife podcast! A podcast for women discovering we never quite…arrive.
Because aren’t we always in the middle of something? Shifting motherhood roles. Evolving relationships. Changing bodies. Ongoing transitions. And that burning question, what am I supposed to be doing now?
Mikala Albertson is a family practice doctor turned author who writes about women's issues in midlife.
Jenny Albers is a former social worker turned writer who is navigating all the transitions of midlife, including returning to the classroom.
Together, they dive into the heart of midlife—from the hard to the hilarious—discussing parenting older kids, relationships, health &amp; well-being, and evolution &amp; purpose. And of course, every episode includes lots laughter.

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Episode 6: "So, what do you do?" with Kelsey Scism