In this episode, I dive into my wild animal obsession-from calling myself the squirrel lady to becoming a total bird watcher after forty. Turns out, it's not just me; everyone turns feathery once they hit that age. Laugh at my confusion, then text your mom to check she's okay.

In this episode, I dive into my wild animal obsession-from calling myself the squirrel lady to becoming a total bird watcher after forty. Turns out, it's not just me; everyone turns feathery once they hit that age. Laugh at my confusion, then text your mom to check she's okay.

From Squirrel Lady to Bird Watcher: The 40-Year Surprise

Welcome to Mugs &amp; Midlife — the podcast where warm drinks meet warm chaos. I’m Melissa, an introverted homebody who loves sunsets, birdwatching, new hobbies, and having entire conversations in my head before saying absolutely none of it out loud.This show is for women in their 40s and 50s who appreciate life’s tiny moments — the “why did I walk into this room?” thoughts, the daily ramblings, the random stories, the things your kids do that make you question everything, and the hobbies you pick up for no reason other than they make life feel softer.Expect rambles about jewelry-making, nature moments, quiet joys, weird observations, and whatever else pops into my brain that week. No structure, no pressure — just cozy, relatable midlife chatter with someone who gets it.Grab a mug and settle in. It’s about to get pleasantly random.

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Welcome to Mugs & Midlife — the podcast where warm drinks meet warm chaos. I’m Melissa, an introverted homebody who loves sunsets, birdwatching, new hobbies, and having entire conversations in my head before saying absolutely none of it out loud. This show is for women in their 40s and 50s who appreciate life’s tiny moments — the “why did I walk into this room?” thoughts, the daily ramblings, the random stories, the things your kids do that make you question everything, and the hobbies you pick up for no reason other than they make life feel softer. Expect rambles about jewelry-making, nature moments, quiet joys, weird observations, and whatever else pops into my brain that week. No structure, no pressure — just cozy, relatable midlife chatter with someone who gets it. Grab a mug and settle in. It’s about to get pleasantly random.

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From Squirrel Lady to Bird Watcher: The 40-Year Surprise