This week on Found at 40, Chrissi and Sarah are sharing what they’re loving, learning, and loathing in midlife—because life after 40 is equal parts growth, monotony, reinvention, and “are we really doing this again?” moments. From small personal wins to bigger mindset shifts, they talk about how to feel less stuck, more present, and actually enjoy your life in your 40s.

They dive into the “Novelty Rule” (and how to make time feel slower and more meaningful), why so many of us feel behind in midlife, and how stress can completely shut down your creativity and decision-making. Plus: travel highs, sister stories, and the things currently testing their patience—including the housing market and some necessary rage toward unacceptable male behavior. 

(0:00) 🎙️ Welcome back + midlife catch-up with sisters
(1:00) ✈️ Two Truths and a Lie—and a surprising win
(4:00) 👶 Parenting then vs. now and how things have changed
(6:00) 📖 Discovering poetry in your 40s and unexpected inspiration
(8:00) 🤔 Feeling behind in life and midlife timeline pressure
(11:00) 👏 Self-worth, confidence, and letting go of outside validation
(12:00) 🌴 Virgin Islands trip: travel, snorkeling, and unforgettable moments
(16:00) 🧠 The Novelty Rule: how to make life feel slower and more meaningful
(19:00) 🔄 Breaking routines and escaping midlife autopilot
(20:00) 😵‍💫 Stress, burnout, and the “freeze” response explained
(23:00) 🔥 What we’re loathing: unacceptable behavior from certain men in Congress
(30:00) 🏡 The housing market, finances, and why adulting feels harder than ever

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