In this heartfelt episode, we are sharing some bittersweet news with you all. After much thought, we've decided to take a break from our beloved podcast to focus on some personal matters, including caring for family members who need us right now. It’s not an easy decision, but we both feel it’s necessary to prioritize what matters most at this time.

We spend this episode reflecting on our journey as podcast hosts, the incredible community that’s grown around this show, and the invaluable lessons we've learned from our inspiring guests. While we’re pressing pause, we promise this isn’t goodbye. We’ll still be around on other platforms, and we’ve got some exciting plans for 2025 when we’ll come back stronger than ever. This episode is filled with gratitude for what this podcast has meant to us—and to you, our listeners. We’re so thankful for all the love and support you've given us, and we can’t wait to reconnect soon.

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Help us expand our mom-tourage! Share our podcast with your fellow mom friends and let's conquer midlife together.

Remember when friendships meant endless hangouts and late-night gabfests? Yeah, us too. But now, between juggling careers, kids, and everything in between, finding time for friends feels like trying to squeeze in one more thing on an already overflowing to-do list. In this episode, we’re tackling the art of midlife friendships — how to nurture those connections when time is limited, but the love is still strong. Because let’s be real, friendships at this stage of life take a bit more effort than a spontaneous coffee date (what’s “spontaneous” again? ).

In this episode, we talk about the following:
1. Challenges of maintaining friendships in midlife.
2. Balancing family responsibilities and social life
3. The value of checking in on friends, even with small gestures.

Join the Midlife Squad:
Want to stay up to date on the Don't Call Me Midlife podcast and community? Click below so we can keep you in the know!
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Hang Out on Social:
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Help us expand our mom-tourage! Share our podcast with your fellow mom friends and let's conquer midlife together.

Ever feel like you're caught in a generational tug-of-war? In this chat, we dive into the world of the "sandwich generation" - those of us juggling the care of both kids and parents. From tearful shower moments to the bittersweet joy of watching our spouses age alongside us, we explore the rollercoaster of emotions that come with this midlife balancing act. Join us as we share laughs, tears, and honest reflections on how we're navigating this complex stage of life. This isn’t a how-to guide, just real talk about the messy, beautiful reality of being sandwiched between generations.

In this episode, we talk about the following:
1. The challenges of being in the sandwich generation, caring for both children and aging parents.
2. How family dynamics change as our kids grow up and our parents get older.
3. The importance of self-care while balancing family responsibilities.

Mentioned in this episode:
Book - Sandwich, by Catherine Newman https://shopstyle.it/l/cfxfs

Join the Midlife Squad:
Want to stay up to date on the Don't Call Me Midlife podcast and community? Click below so we can keep you in the know!
www.itstradish.myflodesk.com/dontcallmemidlife

Hang Out on Social:
Follow Alix on Instagram @everydaywithalix
Follow Nicole on Instagram @touch_of_stass

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Help us expand our mom-tourage! Share our podcast with your fellow mom friends and let's conquer midlife together.