Episode 14
Navigating Alcohol in Midlife
Is your nightly glass of wine starting to feel less like a "reward" and more like a 3 AM wake-up call? You aren’t alone. In this episode of Midlife Confidential, we’re pulling back the curtain on midlife drinking habits using anonymous data from our community of confidantes.
Episode 13
Yours, Mine, and the Mess In Between: Sharing Finances
We’re moving from the bedroom to the bills. In this episode, Julie and Jenny are pulling back the curtain on how midlife couples really handle their money. Is your "shared" bank account actually a "don’t ask, don’t tell" zone? We’re diving into the results of our latest poll where a high percentage of you say your finances are "completely" combined—but the qualitative data tells a much sneakier story.
Episode 12
Yours, Mine, and the Mess In Between: Bed Sharing
Julie and Jenny unpack the results from the latest poll to explore the complexities of sleeping arrangements in midlife relationships. They discuss bed sharing, snoring and musical beds with children, the growing importance of sleep hygiene, and the emerging trend of sleep separation. They top it off with some thought provoking industry insights to understand how couples navigate sleep for better intimacy and health.
Episode 11
Inside Men's Mental Health w/ Rick Fink
In a world where most men in their 40s and 50s would rather buy a Porsche or start an aggressive gravel-biking habit than talk about their feelings, we found a rare specimen. This week, we’re joined by Rick Fink—married father of two, comedian, and host of Small Town Scuttlebutt—to pull back the curtain on the men and their mental health.
Episode 10
Mental Health in Midlife
Ever felt like you’re one chirping smoke detector away from a total meltdown? You’re not alone, and we have the data to prove it. This week, Julie and Jenny are pulling back the curtain on what Mental Health feels like in Midlife.
Episode 9
Midlife Goals: Love Them or Leave Them?
Is setting a goal in your 40s and 50s a legitimate path to self-improvement, or just another unpaid project we don’t have the bandwidth to manage? In this episode, Julie and Jenny dive into the data to find out why health and wellness have officially replaced the corporate ladder—and why your calendar might be a better bestie than a "SMART" goal.
Episode 8
What Do I Even Like Anymore?
Hosts Julie and Jenny explore the concept of fun, particularly in midlife. They share personal anecdotes about their recent experiences, including Julie's mishap during a restorative yoga class and Jenny's nostalgic discovery of an old iPod while organizing tech junk drawers.
Episode 7
Would You Rather… Fun Edition
In this mini episode Julie and Jenny play a rapid fire game of "Would You Rather" to tap into the concept of fun in midlife. They explore individual perspectives and preferences around what "fun" means right now. A full episode on the topic of fun, including data from our anonymous poll, is coming soon!
Episode 6
The Friendship Hustle
Julie and Jenny dive into the results of our anonymous community poll to find out why midlife friendships feel like a full-time job. We’re exposing the truth about who we’re letting into our inner circles—and why your husband seems to be making besties at the car wash while you're struggling to sync a coffee date.
Episode 5
Can Men and Women be Friends?
Jenny and Julie explore the complexities of friendships in midlife, particularly focusing on the dynamics of male-female friendships within committed relationships. They engage in a fun game of 'Cool or Not Cool' to discuss various scenarios that challenge the boundaries of trust and friendship.
Episode 4
The Midlife Maintenance Checklist
We're looking deep into the mirror and exposing the truth: What are midlifers really doing to fight gravity and what’s on their wish list? From secret injectables to pricey potions, we dish on all the "maintenance" your peers are getting done. No shame, just the cold, hard, (and hopefully smooth) data.
Episode 3
Season Topic Teaser
We’re sharing our current favorite topics that our listeners have asked about, and we can't wait to gather the data and share the results with you.
Episode 2
Is Your Kid the Ultimate Birth Control?
Learn about how much sex midlifers are really having, and perhaps even more interesting, how often we think our peers are getting it on.
Episode 1
Welcome to Midlife Confidential
Welcome to the pod! In this episide we’ll kick things off with introductions, how we came up with this idea, and a teaser on all of the fun and juicy topics we’ll be discussing in future episodes.