The Midlife Chaos
HI! I'm Karen, Certified Life and Relationship Coach. The Midlife Chaos Podcast is for women facing midlife and wondering how the heck did I get here and where the flip am I going? I’ll be sharing my own personal stories of navigating this phase of life. The good, the bad, the ugly and most definitely the funny. NO topic is off limits. Join me on this adventure and the chaos that midlife brings.
Episodes
47 episodes
MY Midlife Chaos
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#getyourm...
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Hot Takes and Unpopular Opinions
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...
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Summer FUN!
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....
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13:34
The Importance of Sex Education - Part 2
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 do...
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The Importance of Sex Education
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 nec...
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31:57
What Would Jesus Do?
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 ...
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13:12
Mothers
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 ano...
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13:31
Thinking about Grief - How to be better prepared
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...
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4 Phases of Perimenopause w/ Ashlee
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!!You can find Ashlee:A Bit Better Every Day podcast:https://podcasts.apple.c...
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Grief w/ Lacy Williams
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 feeli...
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59:17
Boudoir and Body Positivity w/Kara Hayes
“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 sharin...
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31:38
Get Fit Month
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. Ge...
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23:52
The Manual
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...
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14:08
Just Ramblin'
Have you ever had one of those days? Weeks?Today is one of those days... I am just not feeling it.In the name of consistency and accountability, today's episode is just me rambling. What's going on in your life? Me? A whole lot of...
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20:19
Celebrating Women
Women's History Month is a focus on all the accomplishments that Women have made.I hope that you realize that any contribution that YOU make, no matter how big or small is HUGE in the eyes of those around you.I see you! and I am so grat...
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16:54
Raw and Real Recap
Just want to clear a few things up. How do you show up for your spouse who is bringing so much baggage into the relationship? Love Them!#MentalHealth#LoveThem#WomensHistory#birthdaymonth
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12:34
Raw and Real - A conversation with JR
We are getting Raw and Real about JR's childhood and how it has influenced him today. We talk about the importance of getting honest with yourself.
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1:11:22
Getting To Know Us - Anniversary Edition
I have JR joining us today. We are celebrating 25 years of marriage. I'm interviewing him and letting you have a peek inside who we are.We are answering questions and giving advice to our kids.#HappyAnniversary#25andcounting...
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31:06
Sex Worth Having
We can talk all day about getting over good girl syndrome and making that mindset shift of what we have been taught or not been taught about healthy sexuality but at the end of the day, if the sex your having is "meh", then you aren’t going to ...
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21:07
Sexy Sleepover
All about Sexy Sleepover. What is it? Who is it for? I love to talk about sex!! All the fun, silly, taboo parts of it. But I also love to talk about the beauty of it. The way that it is so intimate and connecting.The Sexy Sleep...
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17:15
Just Checking In, How are YOU?
How are you holding up? You survived January! All 87 days of it... How are your resolutions coming? Are you allowing yourself some grace? Where can i help?#getyourmarriageon#intimatleyus#sextimacychallenge#accou...
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14:44
SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder
SAD, What is it? How do we treat it?#SAD#SeasonalDepression#WinterBlues#LorenDalton
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14:53
Hygge
Hygge is a state of mind as much as it is an experience. It is the layered mood and ambiance of a situation.Let's chat about how we can bring a spirit of Hygge into our homes, office, wardrobe and even look forward to a Hygge summer.
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