Midlife Matters

Today we're talking about the mental load. What is it, when do we experience it, and how can we share it with others in our family? Join us as we discuss all these questions and more! I'm a fan recommendations Julie's book Marie's book We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com

Today we're talking about how to get people to change and how to unlock the power of your own influence. Join us as we share what you can do to facilitate change and how to let others do the rest!  Links in this episode The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins I'm a fan recommendations Julie's sauce Mindy's make up Marie's book We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com  

Today we're talking about how to have an organized Christmas! And while it might seem early for this conversation, we think you'll love our approach to this topic. Join us as we share a slow, calm way to get ready for the most wonderful time of year! Links in this episode the_organised_mum Instagram I'm a fan recommendations Julie's recipe Mindy's hairspray Marie's book We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com    

Today we're talking about fall! Join us as we share eight new habits to pick up this fall. Here are some little ways to hit reset and get things going in your favor!  I'm a fan recommendations Mindy's new deodorant Julie's immersion blender Marie's chair here and here We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com

Today we're talking about the transition to the empty nest. It's both an exciting and bittersweet time for parents. Join us as we share what to do both emotionally and logistically after college drop off!  I'm a fan recommendations Mindy's movie Julie's show Marie's dishwasher detergent We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com

Today we're talking about what's been going on lately. Join us as we share what we're learning and doing in a life update!  I'm a fan recommendations Mindy's eyelid scrub Julie's book and lampshade tutorial Marie's show We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com

Today we're talking about comparison and how it can hurt and how it can help! Are comparisons torturing or teaching you? Join us as we discuss how to encourage ourselves and each other in this area! Links in this episode The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins I'm a fan recommendations Julie's cleaning cloths Mindy's show Marie's cell phone product We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com

Today we're talking about "Forcing" parties. This is a way to gather your friends and tackle your to do list at the same time! Join us as we share why we procrastinate, what we need help with, and how this party approach might work!  I'm a fan recommendations Julie's movie Mindy's Kindle Unlimited Marie's fruit skewers We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com

Today we're talking about a trick for paring down or decluttering. Join us as we share an easy way to help decide when to get rid of something and/or how to replace it!  Links in this episode Instagram reel about paring down I'm a fan recommendations Mindy's shoes Julie's recipe Marie's socks We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com

Today we're talking about sourdough bread making. Join us as we share how to get started, easy recipes, and tips for sourdough success!  Links in this episode Flour Sack Towels Double Dutch Oven Reusable Bread Bags Sourdough Bread Recipe Sourdough Pizza Recipe We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com

Today we're talking about when adults throw tantrums and how the right decision often feels wrong. Join us as we discuss how to apply The Let Them Theory when dealing with the emotional reactions of ourselves and those around us!  The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins I'm a fan recommendations Julie's plant stands Mindy's scrubs Marie's book We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com

Today we're doing a summer replay of an episode we recorded a few years ago. If you lived in a model home, would you have a model life? When have you tried to achieve perfection and failed? How do we live in reality when the fantasy seems so close we can taste it? Join us as we discuss the quest for perfection and its many pitfalls!  I'm a fan recommendations Mindy's marinade Julie's skirt Marie's book We'd love to hear from you! Find us here:  Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com

Today we're talking about midlife hobbies and interests! What happens once we hit midlife? Join us as we share how our hobbies and interests have changed and what we see in our future!  Links in this episode Holderness family reel I'm a fan recommendations Mindy's marinade Julie's tea infuser basket Marie's lamp shade We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com  

Today we're doing a summer replay of an episode we recorded a few years ago about decluttering. This is an ongoing issue and we're excited to revisit how to pare down effectively and painlessly! Links in this episode Decluttering at the Speed of Life by Dana K. White I'm a fan recommendations Julie's recipe Marie's eyeliner We'd love to hear from you! Find us here:  Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast.com  

Today we're talking about our summer to do lists! Join us as we share what we plan to cook, wear, read, and much more! Links in this episode Julie's sandals Mindy's cookies We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com  

Today we're doing a summer replay of an episode we recorded a few years ago about books! Join us as we share why we read, what makes a great book, our favorite recommendations and more. The lazy days of summer are here and reading a book is the perfect way to relax!  Books and authors mentioned in this episode: The Eighty-Dollar Champion by Elizabeth Letts The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton Educated by Tara Westover Christy by Catherine Marshall The Little House Books by Laura Ingalls Wilder Cape Refuge Series by Terri Blackstock Zion Covenant Series by Bodie Thoene Sue Grafton Alphabet Series The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks The Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain Kristin Hannah books, The Nightingale and The Great Alone The Keeper of the Bees by Gene Stratton Porter Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell Liane Moriarty books, The Husband's Secret and What Alice Forgot Every Last One by Anna Quindlen Mary Kubica books, The Other Mrs. and The Good Girl The Mother in Law by Sally Hepworth The Hawk and the Dove Series by Penelope Wilcock Defending Jacob by William Landay New Morning Mercies by Paul David Tripp The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis Love Does by Bob Goff Francine Rivers books, The Mark of the Lion Series and Redeeming Love Still Alice by Lisa Genova My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing The Midnight Library by Matt Haig All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot The Push by Ashley Audrain We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast.com

Today we're talking about letting people think negative thoughts about you and how to love difficult people. Join us as we share how we're applying the Let Them Theory to both of these hard and uncomfortable tasks!  I'm a fan recommendations Mindy's marinade Julie's recipe Marie's lightbulbs We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com

Today we're doing a summer replay of an episode we recorded a few years ago. We devoted this entire episode to I'm a fan recommendations! Join us as we share what we still love and what did not stand the test of time!  Click here to find links for all the products mentioned in this episode We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com

Today we're talking about things we like less and less as we get older. Join us as we share what we're bothered by and the ways we keep changing year after year!  I'm a fan recommendations Mindy's pants Julie's drill bit Marie's pillow covers We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com

Today we're talking about overconsumption. Are we buying too much stuff? Are our homes filled with too many things?  I'm a fan recommendations Julie's show Marie's show We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com