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Midlife Group Chat

Midlife Group Chat

Written by: Kris Kendall Lorri Janssen
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Real conversations about what we’re loving, learning, and letting go of. No filters. No experts. Just friends in the group chat.


This podcast is for women in their midlife era who are ready for honest, funny, and unfiltered conversations. Hosted by longtime friends Kris and Lorri, each episode feels like a voice note from your chattiest, most relatable friends. We talk about careers, health, and changing friendships, along with books, TV, travel, parenting adult kids, and the random thoughts we can’t stop thinking about.


This isn’t a self-help show or a how-to podcast. It’s real life in real time—rambling, laughing, occasional oversharing, and figuring things out as we go. Whether you’re navigating career shifts, redefining relationships, embracing your “we do not care” era, or just looking for something comforting and entertaining to listen to on a walk or over coffee, Midlife Group Chat is your new favorite hang.

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Episodes
  • Episode 1: Meet Kris & Lorri

    Episode 1: Meet Kris & Lorri
    Jan 5 2026
    Episode 1: Welcome to our group chat


    Kris and Lorri kick off Midlife Group Chat with why they started the podcast and why now feels like the right time to do it.


    The share:

    • A candid conversation about what midlife actually feels like, including denial about age, shifting priorities, and embracing this new era
    • 2026 plans, from health check-ins and career realities to possible moves and fresh starts
    • A thoughtful discussion on Hashimoto’s disease, symptoms to watch for, and why women should advocate for their health
    • What we’re loving lately: books, TV shows, music, and small obsessions bringing joy right now
    • What we’re learning and what we’re ready to change or let go of as we move into the next chapter
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    50 mins
  • Episode 2: Career Moves, Changing Friendships & Letting Go

    Episode 2: Career Moves, Changing Friendships & Letting Go
    Jan 4 2026
    • Kris and Lorri catch up on real-life midlife moments, from house projects and travel updates to everyday logistics we all overthink
    • An honest conversation about career moves in midlife, including layoffs, pivots, multiple income streams, and making big changes without waiting for permission
    • Reflections on how friendships evolve over time, reconnecting after distance, and giving relationships room to change with life stages
    • A candid discussion about purging, decluttering, and letting go—physically and mentally—as part of midlife transitions
    • What we’re loving, watching, and learning lately, plus small mindset shifts that are helping us slow down and refocus
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    57 mins
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