Midlife Matters

It's time to talk about mothering in midlife! The little kid years are behind us and now we have high school, college, and young adult kids. Join us as we share what we love about the stage of mothering we're in and what we miss about the stages that are no more!

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Today we're talking about how to strengthen and deepen friendships. Opening up and sharing ourselves with others is the key, but what are some good ways to do that? Our special guest, Laura Tremaine, has great advice and practical tips for connecting with both new and old friends!

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Today's topic is a difficult one, but we think it's important to cover even the hard things on Midlife Matters. We're talking about becoming a widow in midlife and have a special guest whose experience is both sad and hopeful. Join us as we listen and learn.

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Today we're talking about how it feels to become a grandmother! Grandparenting, like so many other things, has changed over the years and new generations do things in new ways. Join us as we share our thoughts and experiences around this special role!

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Nanaville: Adventures in Grandparenting by Anna Quindlen

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Today we're talking about the mystery of prayer. Join us as we delve into how to pray, when to pray, what to pray, and how it all works! We're certainly not experts, but we're willing to share what we've discovered over the years!

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Today we're talking about money matters in midlife. Often couples split household duties and one partner ends up knowing more about where the money is, how much is invested, details about assets, and more. Today we're joined by a financial advisor who specializes in helping midlife women understand and manage their finances.

Maleah Stephens at wiseandworthy.com

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Spring is officially here and that means it's time to turn our attention to spring cleaning! Let's get our gear together and have some laughs discussing if, how, when, and why we clean certain areas of our homes. And if you need to clean, we've got some great tips to make it easier and more fun!

Better Homes and Gardens cleaning article

Weiman's cooktop cleaner

Restore a Finish

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We all have those funny stories we tell over and over. And often the best ones are the ones that were not so fun in the moment. They say laughter is the best medicine and we've got some headed your way!

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Today's episode is all about engagements and weddings! Several listeners have asked us to share about what it's like to have your child get married. Join us as we discuss everything from planning the big event to surviving all the emotions. Roles are changing and we're here to talk about it!

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Today we're talking about the hard parts of life. What do we do when we experience struggles and trials? Where do we go for comfort and wisdom? How can we help friends who are walking through a difficult season? Join us as Mindy and Julie share some hard things that have been going on in their lives.

Acceptance by Dr. James Jackson, Psychologist, CIBS Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

A-Acknowledge that your situation may never meaningfully change even though you desperately want it to.

C-Cut ties with a highly idealized view of the past that makes your current situation seem dire and unacceptable by comparison.

C-Cultivate an expansive and flexible view of the world and view of yourself that allows for the presence of difficult and unwanted things.

E-Embrace things as they are-not as you want them to be.

P-Pray for the Holy Spirit to give you grace as you work to learn how to treat yourself with kindness.

T-Try to remember that the struggles that you feel are often temporary and time limited- that though they seem terrifying and real in the moment, they are usually fleeting if you can choose not to overly attend to them and give them power.

A-As you are able, choose to be vulnerable with others- as people embrace you in all of your glorious "mess", you will learn to embrace yourself as well.

N-Normalize your struggles.

C-Create a vision for a rich life that can co-exist with difficulties of various kinds, reminding yourself that your whole life can be full right now-that having a life of wholeness and satisfaction is not contingent on the absences of challenges.

E-Explore the world around you and realize that you are not alone in your struggles-that there are people you love and respect and aspire to be like who are suffering too.

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