The Midlife Chaos

After a tragic ski accident took the life of Kelli's 5 year old daughter, she was left with a traumatic brain injury. Kelli opens up to us about, not only the physical process but also, the emotional grief of becoming herself again and the grief of losing a child. Going from a gifted athlete on her way to nursing school, Kelli has had to relearn all the basic functions from how to feed herself to how to put on a pair of earrin...

As promised... Teri and I hit the road to interview some of our friends and family. Our first episode is Betsy. A good friend to both of us. We are talking navigating friendships through life changes. When a faith journey takes a turn for some people but not others. Bridging that gap and not losing our best friends and even family members to differences.

#Friends

#Faith

#FaithTransition

#exmo

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I know... we've all heard the phrase, "Dance Like Nobody Is Watching" but what if you had the courage to "Dance Like EVERYBODY Is Watching"??

I always seem to learn the biggest life lessons while traveling. This time, the dance floor is where my brain got spinning.

#midlifechaos

#courage

#peoplewatchingatitsbest

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Body Image, Weight Loss, Marriage, Motherhood, Midlife, Goals... 

What else can we talk about??? Whitney sits down with me because she heard a recent episode that spoke to her. I love chatting with her and getting her perspective and life experience with battling her own weight loss goals.

#themidlifechaos

#mentalhealth

#bodyimage

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Teri is back to finish up our last convo. We are talking what would make good future episodes. What are you wanting to hear? What needs to be talked about? Midlife Chaos for Men?? 

Grab a drink, settle in on the couch and feel like you are at hanging with your best friends talking about all the chaotic things.

#themidlifechaos

#besstfriends

#girltime

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It's been the best of times, It's been the worst of times...

It has been 1 whole year since my last episode. My very best good friend Teri is interviewing ME! She said she was not going to let any more "excuses" get in the way of me recording.

We talk all things, how our friendship started, the good bad and the ugly of my last year and a half and what would make for good future episodes. We chat a little about me ...

I've missed you!!

With a little technical difficulty, I've been "too busy" to get it figured out.

I had to be honest with myself and not let any more "excuses" get in my own way.


#MidlifeChaos
#Sextember
#getyourmarriageon
#intimatelyus

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A hot take is a statement that's bold or edgy enough that people just have to debate. It's not really, factually, right or wrong. But people can't help without putting in their opinion. In the right situation, hot takes open the door for lively and (hopefully) fun conversation and connection.


#hottakes
#manvsbear
#DoesPineappleBelongOnPizza

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Summer FUN, Summer Hygge!

How are you bringing Hygge to your summer? Is our summer already stressing you out and it is just getting started?
Let's chat about ways to slow thing down and live in the moment. Hygge style.



#Hygge
#SummerFun
#SmmerHygge

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Today's focus is on the topic of Interpersonal Violence taken from the National Sex Education Standards, edition 2 (2020)

I know this topic can be tough or sensitive. I know that we think our children aren't ready to hear it. Maybe we don't even have kiddos at home. We do have influence over those around us, or even our grandchildren. Our best option is to be a knowledgeable resource.



#Sex...

What did you learn about sex growing up? For me? Not much at all.  We are taking a look at the National Sex Education Standards. I am impressed with how it is laid out by category and by age.  The standards are both insightful and necessary for the wide range of topics included.




#SexEducation
#LetsTalkAboutSex
#NationalSexEducationStandards
#STDs
#HealthyConversations

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I am hopping on a soapbox. I heard a phrase this week that has just not sat right with me. You may not like my perspective, I'd love to hear your take. How do you feel when you are told to be the bigger person? How validated does that make you feel? Let's chat about it!




#WWJD
#LOVE
#loveistheanswer

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Let's celebrate all those beautifully kind-hearted women who have stepped-up in every which way as having motherly influence on our children. 

Where do you fall on the I Love/Loathe Mother's Day spectrum?
Is Mother's Day just another day in your house?
Do you have real heartache over Mother's Day?
Is becoming a mother not happening for you?
Do you just want a clean house and the kids not...

I've thought a lot about my conversation with Lacy. I am sharing thoughts from two people that I follow on social media with ideas on how to make the transition a little easier, or at least feel prepared a little bit. Maybe these are some ideas that you haven't considered, or maybe this is the push you need to get some conversations happening.




#debtfreedad
#whitneyallen
#grief
#mentalhe...

Let's dispel some myths about Menopause!
What is it? How long does it last? When is it NOT normal?
HRT - when, what, how...
ALL THE THINGS!!


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A Bit Better Every Day podcast:
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My good friend Lacy has agreed to talk about losing her husband and sharing her journey with grief. I am so impressed with her because as hard as she is on herself for "not getting past it" she has learned many lessons along the way. From feeling like she was warned to learning that it really is all in God's hands. At the end of the day she encourages us to love those around us and to not take for granted the time we...

“I can’t remember anybody I’ve seen at a public pool with such a memorable body, good or bad, that I’ve thought about it ever again."
Today we are talking about body positivity and how empowering Boudoir Photography can be.
Kara is sharing how we can Embrace and Celebrate our bodies and how to show ourselves self-love.

You can find Kara at: 
Website: abundanceboudoir.com
ig: @abundance.boudoir

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April has been what I call Get Fit Month. I think it started out as an "I fell off the resolution wagon and it is time to jump back on" Over the years it has turned into Get... Fit Month. Whatever I feel like I need to re-focus on that year. Get Spiritually Fit, Wanna start a new hobby?? Get Sourdough Fit. On today's episode we are talking about getting Emotionally Fit.
Join me as we talk about the 7 traits of Em...

Do you have an unwritten set of rules for the people in your life?
Have you written an Operator's Manual? Do THEY know you have a manual written for them? Are you frustrated because your expectations aren't being met?
Lets chat about what all that means and how to take back your power.



#themanual
#unmetexpectations
#themidlifechaos

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