Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife Podcast
Welcome to Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife—your go-to podcast for real talk, real stories, and real inspiration. Think of this as a heart-to-heart with your best girlfriends, where we dive into everything midlife throws our way—from weight struggles and hormone rollercoasters to navigating divorce, rediscovering purpose, and even getting back into the dating scene. Who better to learn from than our girlfriends? Each week, we bring you heartfelt conversations with real women who’ve faced adversity, shown resilience, and found the strength to thrive. Whether you’re approaching midlife, knee-deep in it, or coming out on the other side, this podcast is for you. I’m your host, Cathy Matthynssens, wife of 22 years to Marcus, mom to Logan and Colin, dog mom, a full time realtor in my hometown of Colorado Springs, a counselor, friend to many, sister, daughter, and the list goes on. I am 47 years young and in the thick of navigating all the changes that come with midlife. Together, we’ll tackle topics like: 💼 Reinventing yourself at any age 💡 Finding purpose and passion 💰 Financial advice 👩❤️👩 Parenting adult children (and surviving empty nests!) 💄 Aging gracefully with beauty tips and self-care hacks 🌀 Managing midlife changes like hormone imbalances and health challenges Through inspiring stories and actionable insights, you’ll gain the wisdom, confidence, and tools to navigate this transformative stage with vitality. Whether you’re chasing big dreams, seeking balance, or just figuring out “what’s next,” we’ve got you covered! 👭 Let’s talk about it! Join our supportive community at www.facebook.com/groups/girlfriendsmidlifepodcast and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @girlfriendsmidlifepodcast. ✨ Don’t forget to hit subscribe and leave us a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Your feedback helps more women just like you find us—and ensures we bring you the conversations you crave. Ready to embrace midlife with confidence, purpose, and a whole lot of fun? Press play and let’s talk about! 🎙️💕
Episodes
Episode 35: Your 31-Day Belief & Gratitude Walk Challenge
Hey friend, and welcome back to The Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife — a space where we do real life together. Today’s episode is a solo one with just me, Cathy, and I’m inviting you into something simple but powerful: a 31-day Belief & Gratitude Walk Challenge.
This idea was sparked by a conversation with my girlfriend Britney, who shared how transformative her gratitu...
In this episode of Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife, I sit down with the inspiring Katie Sevenants, a 62-years-young serial entrepreneur, proud mom and Gigi to three, and the woman behind The Midlife Makeover. We talk about confidence, reinvention, and the beauty of embracing midlife with purpose and passion.
Katie shares her journey from the cruise ship industry to direct sales to becoming a coach and guide for midlife women navigati...
✨ In this heartfelt Dear Cathy episode, Cathy welcomes back her dear friend Ravyn Robinson-Barco for a powerful follow-up to Episode 32. After sharing her story of surviving a car accident and stepping into her calling as a healer and founder of Conscious Colorado Collective, Ravyn returns to answer listener-submitted questions about spirituality, faith, and healing in midlife.
Together, Cathy and Ravyn dive deep into the spiritu...
What if a near-fatal car accident was the divine interruption you didn’t know you needed?
In this powerful and soul-stirring episode, Cathy sits down with healer, mom of 3, and former military finance professional Ravyn Robinson-Barco to explore what it really means to reinvent yourself in midlife. From traumatic brain injury to discovering the world of Reiki, Ravyn’s story is one of grit, grace, and a deeply spiritual reawakening.
...Hey friend — this week’s episode is a soul-stirrer.
I’m joined by one of my best friends, Kristin Jaramillo, and let me tell you, this conversation is rich with wisdom, perspective, and real-life resilience. From raising two kids 13 years apart to navigating lupus and facing a near-death diagnosis with her husband, Kristin’s story is a masterclass in showing up through life’s wildest turns.
We dive into:
💡 Parenting two kids acros...
Hey friend,
This week’s episode hits deep. I sit down with my dear friend, powerhouse creative, and solo mom of three,
Juli Forde to talk about what it really looks like to start over. From navigating a military marriage and parenting solo during deployments to rediscovering her identity post-divorce, Juli shares the raw, beautiful truth behind what it means to bet on yourself.
We talk about:
✨ Letting go of the “perfect family”...
This week’s episode is extra special—because I’ve finally convinced my husband, Marcus, to sit down for a real, unfiltered conversation on the podcast (yes, whiskey was involved 😆).
Together, we dive deep into:
💬 What midlife looks like for men vs. women
❤️ Navigating marriage through hormones, mood swings, and big transitions
👨👩👦 Raising two boys and learning to parent with grace, flexibility, and LOTS of laughter
🧠 How ...
This week, I sat down in person with one of my best friends, Stephanie Richard, for a super fun, totally real, and refreshingly unfiltered edition of our Dear Cathy series. And this time? We filmed it in the studio!
Stephanie isn’t a beauty influencer—she’s a girlfriend you want in your corner. Together, we tackled your questions around aging, skincare, fashion confidence, and navigating the ups and downs of midlife.
From saggy ski...
In today’s powerful episode of Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife, I sit down with my dear friend Angie Liddle—pediatric physical therapist, adoptive mama, and fierce cycle-breaker—to share a story that is raw, resilient, and real.
From surviving childhood trauma and addiction in her family to building a life full of purpose, Angie opens up about what it really means to rewrite your story. We talk about motherhood, marriage, physical an...
This episode of Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife podcast is a reupload of an incredible interview with my dear friend, Tara Renze. She is someone who’s been such a big part of my journey and her message is so powerful I wanted to share it with you again on the show or for the first time if you have not yet listened to episode 2.
Tara and I go way back — we first met over a decade ago in the world of network marketing, and our paths h...
This one’s just you and me, heart-to-heart. 😊 With school winding down and summer activity schedules already filling up the calendar for so many, I know how chaotic this season can feel. In today’s solo episode I’m sharing real-life stories and simple strategies that remind you to hold onto the sweet stuff (and sanity) while juggling work, kids, and everything in between.
Here’s what we chat about:
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In this episode of Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife podcast, I’m sitting down with the inspiring and multifaceted Mandy Mashaney, and let me tell you—this conversation is a ride through resilience, reinvention, and real-deal self-discovery.
Mandy shares her story from a tough childhood to becoming the grounded, authentic woman she is today at 37. We talk about the twists and turns of her career—from teaching to building a thriving rea...
In this episode of Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife podcast, I’m joined by the powerhouse Krystal Stearns—a single mom of four, one of the top female loan officers in the country, and a total wealth-building boss.
We’re talking all things money, mindset, and making smart moves in midlife. Krystal opens up about how she built her success in the mortgage and real estate world, how she manages ten (yes, TEN!) investment properties, and w...
In this episode of Girlfriend's Guide to Midlife podcast, I’m sitting down with my amazing guest, Lindsay Aho—a 41-year-old single mom of two, entrepreneur, and the author of Redefining Grace.
Lindsay shares her powerful story of navigating deep personal loss after the tragic passing of her husband to PTSD and alcoholism. She opens up about the raw realities of grieving while raising young kids, rebuilding a new life from the groun...
In this episode of Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife podcast, I’m sitting down with my dear friend Andrea from Colorado Springs—someone I deeply admire for her honesty, strength, and willingness to share the real stuff most people keep quiet.
Andrea opens up about her journey through emotional trauma, relationship struggles, career transitions, and the hormonal rollercoaster that is perimenopause. She talks about what it looked like to...
In this episode of Girlfriend's Guide to Midlife podcast, I’m chatting with the amazing Ashley Malik—a midlife mom from Highlands Ranch, Colorado, who has completely transformed her life (and body!) after 50.
Ashley’s story is one so many of us will relate to—feeling stuck, frustrated, and unsure where to even begin. But after years of trial, error, and research, she not only lost the weight, but created a method that’s now helped ...
In this special solo episode, I’m pressing pause to catch up—just you and me, girlfriend. 💛
We’ve had some amazing conversations over the past three months, and I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what’s been shared, what’s resonated, and what life’s looked like behind the mic lately.
I’m sharing: ✨ My favorite moments and takeaways from recent guest interviews 🏡 What life feels like as an empty nester (spoiler: the boys ar...
In this episode, Cathy sits down with the incredible Laura Taylor, a breast cancer survivor from Orlando who was diagnosed at just 37 years old. Laura shares what those early days were like—how she navigated the emotional rollercoaster, leaned on her family for support, and found her way through some really tough moments.
But Laura’s journey didn’t stop at surviving cancer. She opens up about how therapy helped her heal not just fr...
Let’s be real… perimenopause can feel like a wild ride no one warned us about. 🙃
In this episode, I’m opening up about my own struggles with perimenopause—insomnia, brain fog, crushing exhaustion—you name it. And if you’re in it too, I want you to know: you’re not going crazy, and you’re definitely not alone.
I brought on the amazing Suzanne Greiner, a board-certified nurse coach who gets it because she’s walked this path herself....
Ever feel like the odds are stacked against you? This episode is proof that anything is possible when you bet on yourself.
I’m sitting down with Araceli Jackson, a woman whose story is all about courage, resilience, and the power of persistence. She went from growing up in poverty in Mexico to moving to the U.S. in 2019, learning a new language, and teaching herself the mortgage business—all while navigating an entirely new life.
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