Do we need to make new friends in these messy middle years? What does friendship mean at this age? Join Liza as she asks big questions about what friendship means in this messy middle, why she isn't sure she needs them, and how to hold on to those ones that matter.

In this episode, we'll explore issues that have come up in the messy middle years related to parenting, therapy, and healing.

In her 40s, Liza decided to take up martial arts - not realizing that most of her classmates would be tweens. Hear what it was like to have to call teenagers "yes ma'am" and "no sir" and the humility that came with being a beginner. (Music generated by Mubert)

On my 49th birthday, I created a list of 50 things I wanted to do before 50. Yes, it was fun. No, I did not complete them all. Interested in seeing what a list would like like for you? Join in and learn a few lessons about the messy middle here!

Why so messy? Learn about all the things we'll cover in this podcast and why the middle can be so messy.