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Dog Walking Diaries: Aging Out Loud

Dog Walking Diaries: Aging Out Loud

Written by: Maia Daly
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Dog Walking Diaries A candid, funny, and deeply authentic look at aging, identity, and all the messy, beautiful middle chapters—shared one vulnerable dog walk at a time with my therapist (aka my dog, Kermit). From hot flashes to hard truths, nothing’s off-limits—just fur, feelings, and real talk. Ever wonder why midlife feels like puberty 2.0—with more wrinkles and way less control? I’m Maia Daly, a forty-something lifelong Midwesterner (O-H-I-O!) just trying to make sense of all the weird, wonderful curveballs aging throws our way. Welcome to Dog Walking Diaries, where we bravely (and hilariously) unpack the midlife surprises no one prepared us for. From brain fog to pill boxes, we’re finding the humor, the heart, and the occasional irrational rant, just because it feels good, in this messy metamorphosis. Listen in for laughs, wisdom, and the ultimate “you’re not alone” comfort. Proof that aging out loud is better with a dog!Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Social Sciences
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  • Episode 12: This Year - Awakened
    Feb 8 2026

    🎧 Episode 12: This Year - Awakened (One Month In)

    One month into 2026—and no, this is not a “new year, new me” episode. There are no vision boards. No glow-up montages. Just honesty. 🫶

    Last year brought me to my knees (not gracefully), humbled me, and stripped away a lot of assumptions I didn’t even know I was carrying. What came out of that wasn’t a rebuild—it was an awakening. 👀✨

    In this episode, I talk about what being awakened really looks like:

    • Noticing things sooner
    • Saying no earlier
    • Resting without explaining
    • Choosing yourself without drama
    • Accepting that wisdom sometimes looks like lying on the floor

    Kermit joins me throughout with his usual mix of wisdom, humor, and supervision 🐾—reminding us that dogs absolutely know things and may, in fact, be running the world.

    If you’re feeling behind, tired, or unsure what your word for the year even is… this one’s for you.

    Because awakening doesn’t announce itself. It sneaks in quietly. And that’s enough. 💛

    🐾 Kermit’s Corner Included

    Belly rubs, boundaries, and gentle reminders that you are not late—you’re learning the terrain.

    🎶 Featuring music moments that make you move, quiet strength, and leave-me-alone energy.

    📲 If this episode resonated, please share it with a friend and hit Follow—aging is better when we don’t walk alone (and when a dog insists we keep moving).

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    12 mins
  • Episode 11 — The Year That Brought Me to My Knees… And Still Lifted Me Up
    Jan 14 2026

    🎧 Episode 11 — The Year That Brought Me to My Knees… And Still Lifted Me Up 🙏🐾

    This week’s walk is softer, honest, and a little biblical — because some years don’t just stretch you… they drop you to your knees. And somehow? You still rise. 💛

    Inside this episode: ✨ The year that knocked me down (and what held me up) 🙏 Verses that carried me when I couldn’t carry myself 💼 Caregiving, job searching, and praying anywhere there was oxygen 🎒 What to keep… and what to finally lay down 🌅 Midlife clarity (the neon sign kind) 🚶‍♀️ How to step into a new year with gentle ambition 🐶 Kermit’s spiritual commentary + emotional-support staring ministry

    If you’ve had a heavy year — you’re not weak, failing, or behind. You’re being reshaped. Re-centered. Carried. 🤍

    Listen now & share with someone who needs a soft landing today. 🐾 Proof that aging out loud is better with a dog.

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    12 mins
  • Episode 10: Still Searching, Still Standing
    Nov 19 2025

    🎙️ It’s been almost a year of searching — applications, interviews, rejections — and Maia’s still walking it out. In this honest episode, she opens up about the ache of waiting, what it means to feel “too experienced,” and how faith looks when it’s tested in real time.

    With Kermit’s perfectly-timed commentary, they explore what perseverance actually means — not sprinting ahead, but showing up with quiet obedience.

    “You’re in the middle of the work God’s doing in you before the next thing He’ll do through you.”

    📖 James 1:3 — “For you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”

    Kermit’s Corner: “Don’t let waiting make you forget who you are. Wag more than you worry.” 🐾

    💬 If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend who’s in their own in-between season — and don’t forget to follow the show on your listening channel and leave a quick review. You’re not walking this road alone. 💛

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    13 mins
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