Life with Christy Kay (I Hate Shorts)

In this deeply personal episode, I open up about the emotional complexities of motherhood after the kids have moved out. I grapple with what it means to still be “mom” when one child is far away, while another is nearby, yet you can’t always offer comfort the way you used to. I reflect on losing our second family dog within 10 months of each other, feeling helpless, and defining how to show up for my children – and myself– when life‘s roles shift. It’s a raw exploration of love, identity, and learning to navigate this new chapter – together.

In this episode, I reflect on the tiny moments that matter, the people who make us feel seen, and the truth that even when life feels heavy, there is always something — or someone — to be grateful for. If you need a warm reminder that you’re not alone in the ups and downs, this is the perfect episode to settle into.

You ever wake up and feel like every emotion you’ve ever had decided to throw a parade in your body? Yeah, same. Somewhere between hormones, healing, the chaos of midlife and empty nest, my feelings have gone from quiet background music to full-blown surround sound - and I’m the only one holding the mic.

In this episode, I talk about what it’s like to feel everything all at once. The highs feel higher, the lows dig deeper, and the in-betweens don’t seem to last long enough. Whether it’s motherhood, menopause, recovery from major surgery, or just being in the second act of life where every moment carries a bit more meaning – it’s intense.

I share what it’s like to walk through this chapter where everything hits harder – love, grief, joy, frustration – and where being “too much” isn’t a flaw, it’s a sign that you’re fully alive.

We touch on the fact that our emotions seem to amplify in midlife (hint: it’s not just hormones – it’s awareness, experience, and the weight of wisdom).

Feeling deeply doesn’t mean we’re falling apart. It means we’ve lived enough life to know what matters. That we’re fully alive!

So if you’ve ever cried over a commercial, laughed

till you cried five minutes later, or wondered if you might just feel too much, this one’s for you. It’s raw, it’s real and it’s proof that in midlife, the volume might be turned up, but the music is all yours.

In this episode of I Hate Shorts I dive into a new chapter in my life that’s just beginning… Both of my kids moving out basically at the same time. It’s short and real…talking about the complicated emotions that accompany this experience and phase along with the questions, doubt and unknowns. So many emotions at the same time 💕

Ever look in the mirror and wonder why your once-smooth crown now parts ways like two feuding neighbors? In this episode, I dive into the midlife mystery of the back-of-the-head hair split — when strands start growing east, west, and every direction except down. I’ll share how it messes with my styling game, and the tricks I’ve learned to fight the swirl, hide the split, and reclaim my crown. If your hair’s in open rebellion, you’re not alone… and you might just laugh your way through it with me.

Concealer: Because apparently sleep, hydration and good intentions aren’t enough.

Welcome to the episode where I dive into the ever-growing landscape beneath my eyes – dark sun spots, mystery veins, and that charming crepey skin I definitely did not order. I swear it wasn’t this way last week….

In this opening solo episode, I’m getting real about why I started “I Hate Shorts” and what this space is really about. Spoiler: It’s not just about hating shorts (though yeah… also that)

It’s about aging, identity shifts, and laughing through the beautiful chaos of midlife. I share a bit about my story- what’s changed since brain surgery, what I’m no longer available for and why midlife women deserve a podcast that tells the truth with humor, heart and zero filters… let’s begin.