My So-Called (Mid)Life

If you could have one more day with someone you love who has died, would you? And how would you spend your time together?

Everywhere we look we see products to help us retain our youth, while also being told we should embrace our age. So which is it?

There is no shortage of stories dividing the internet. Let’s talk about some of them.

It was an emotional week and the Valerie Bertinelli news didn’t help.

According to a recent study the average single income in the US needs to be about $96k/year in order to live comfortably. Can this be true?

Researchers know that we dream, but not why we dream.

The only difference between laziness and d relaxation is the word we use to describe it.

We all know the importance of being present but is it really in our nature to be able to do?

Y’all it’s been a rough week

This week I tell the story of Anna March, aka Delaney Anderson, aka Nancy Kruse, aka Nancy Lott.

There’s nothing like going through a major medical incident to make you question well, everything.

When a medical emergency turns out to be a blessing

Yes, The Golden Girls was a great show, but I think there might be more to its recent resurgence.

I saw a video recently on YouTube with John Edward. What he said has stayed with me and I thought maybe someone else needs to hear it, too.

Generational trauma is real, but it doesn’t have to your reality.

What are your non-negotiables?

Don’t let your fear of failure. It’s time to reframe your mindset when it comes to failure.

What do you want your theme to be for 2024?

Sure, cults are scary, but I have to admit I’m a little envious of their devotion.

Breaking the cycle of perfectionism

What is the presentism fallacy?

Having an imaginary friend isn’t that uncommon, even as an adult.

I watched the first five episodes of Golden Bachelor and I have thoughts

Dia de los Muertos - a celebration of life.

Ever have one of those days were so much goes wrong you start questioning every decision you’ve ever made? What to do when your having a crisis of confidence

Neuroplasticity: How Rewiring our brain can help when dealing with past trauma.

Episode Note: Today’s topic talks about domestic violence and intimate partner violence. Listener discretion is advised.

Working on your shadow self

Another week, another Tik Tok controversy

The Japanese art form of Kintsugi and how we can apply the philosophy to our lives

The difference between should and must and the effect it has in our thought process and motivation

If you have ever had an emotional response to to music, you’re not imagining it. It’s actually based on science.

Falling in love with potential

What is Mudita and how can we incorporate it into our lives?

After the recent incident between an Instagram influencer and Miranda Lambert, has Selfie culture gotten out of control?

Let’s talk about #girlsdinner and the controversy around it. Sometimes a snack plate is just a snack plate.

Over 50 and finding it hard to make genuine connections with people? You’re not alone

How do we stop longing for what we wish we had

Empathy in Americans is on the decline, but why?

AI definitely has its advantages, but is it really the answer?

The importance of intergenerational relationships within families

Guilt, useful or useless?

Small kindnesses

You probably know how to set healthy boundaries in your relationships, but what about unhealthy boundaries.

Think breaking a promise to yourself doesn’t matter? Think again.

We’ve all experienced unrequited love. How to break the habit of one-sided relationships.

Let’s talk about money

What’s in a name?

Is happiness a choice? Yes, and no.