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Today's episode is all about friendships in midlife - the importance of them, the evolution from quantity to quality and some different ways to make friends in midlife.

Elizabeth and Erin both share personal experiences they've had in friendships and some potential red flags to look out for.

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It's easy to fall into a rut in your makeup and style at any point in your life, but is especially true in midlife.  In today's episode, Elizabeth, who is known for being a beauty influencer and Erin, who admits that she has very little style, share some easy ways to look your best in midlife.

Listen in to learn how to embrace self-care, easily update your style and makeup, all while prioritizing your well-being.

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In today's episode we discuss the recent trend of today's adult children choosing to go no contact with their parents.  As parents ourselves, it's heartbreaking for us to consider but we agree each individual has to set boundaries they feel aligned with.

We also explore how our age of adults would rarely go no contact even when we have a potentially toxic relationship with a parent.

Were you wondering if the podcast was gone for good?  I took what was supposed to be a short break (funny how the best laid plans go, right?!?).  But I am BACK and I have some exciting news...Midlife State of Mind is undergoing a facelift tee hee hee.  We're getting a new co-host - my dear friend Elizabeth Credno who you will love as well as a new name.  You'll have to tune in to hear it!

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Are you confident enough in trusting your inner authority or intuition over cultural and societal expectations.  Learning to listen to your gut can be honed with practice.  Listen in to today's episode to learn more about how to flex your intuitive muscle.

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It seems like wherever you turn these days, people are divided in their views.  Having disparate views is certainly okay - the issue is our unwillingness to not respect someone who doesn't believe the same way that we do.

In today's episode, Erin delves into some of the reasons that contribute to our inability to see another's viewpoint on the issues that are important to us.  Listen in and then weigh in on your thoughts.

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How many times have you talked yourself out of doing something because it won't be perfect?  It's common to let our fear of failure and judgement hold us back from new ventures.  Listen in to today's episode to hear Erin's thoughts on striving for perfection.

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We've all cancelled last minute on someone at some point in our life. But what do you do when that one friend continually commits to something and then backs out?

In today's episode, Erin shares her personal experience with flakiness and what research attributes to the rise in this phenomenon.

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https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/emotions/why-do-people-keep-flaking-out.htm#:~:text=Human%20nat...

With all the talk of women supporting women does it really translate into action?  In today's episode, Erin discusses her observations and what research into the psychology of this phenomenon really shows.  Listen in and then share your thoughts on MSOM socials.

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Many great philosophers, authors and even the Bible have extolled the benefits of how knowing thyself is the beginning of great wisdom.  Midlife offers a wonderful time to explore and deepen the insight into knowing yourself better and discovering new attributes of what make you unique.  In today's episode, Erin shares several of the personality tests that are available to take and shares her results and what it taught her about he...

When our children remember events differently than we do it can cause some issue - especially if they have a negative take on it.  In today's episode, Erin discusses a recent interaction with her grown son and how she had to work against her natural inclination to become defensive.

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When you join a group or community that has a set of rules, is it okay to then ask for an exception to the rules?  

In today's episode, Erin talks about an interaction where someone wanted to have an exception made for them and her thoughts on it.  Listen in to see if you agree with her or feel like exceptions should be the rule.

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It's quite common to mask our authentic selves at times to accommodate different situations.  In today's episode, Erin delves into some of the most common reasons we mask ourselves and ways to combat it so we can live as our true selves.

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Why do we have a tendency to view surrender as defeat?  The road to surrendering is often harder than the actual act of surrendering.  In today's episode, Erin discusses this and why it's a lot more complicated than just "letting it go."

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Doing things you don't like to do is never fun.  But, like paying taxes and completing household chores - some things can't be avoided.

In today's episode, Erin shares how a recent conversation prompted this episode and some techniques she uses when tackling unpleasant tasks.

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Even in the best of relationships, long-term ones can present challenges.  Listen in to Erin's tips that she has gleaned from being married for almost 34 years (to the same person :) )and then join in the conversation on MSOM's FB or IG.

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All or nothing thinking impedes our self-development, stifles creativity and leaves us feeling unfulfilled in any endeavor we undertake.  Not seeing things as either black or white allows us to gain perspective and acknowledge the middle ground in most situations. Listen in as Erin discusses this form of cognitive dissonance and why living in the gray is sometimes the place to be.

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In a lot of earth-based traditions there is the idea of the 3 main female archetypes - the Maiden, the Mother and the Crone.

In today's episode, Erin explores the general behaviors, attributes and drawbacks for each one.  For the women in midlife, the Crone can be an especially interesting time with the transition from the more outwardly focused Mother to the more reflective Crone.  Listen in to hear how she is embracing her Crone ...