In this episode of Pucker Up Midlife, Jenn and Andrea dive into one of the most important (and personal) questions women face in midlife: What does “happy” actually look like now? Joined by close friends Lanae and Heather, this honest and often hilarious conversation explores how happiness, identity, and priorities shift during midlife, menopause, and the empty-nest transition.

From redefining success beyond career achievements to finding peace, freedom, and contentment, this episode unpacks what it really means to discover your happy in midlife. Heather shares her journey from a high-stress law enforcement career into retirement, wellness, and hormone replacement therapy, while Lanae offers insight into balancing work, family, health, and inner peace with kids still at home. Together, the group opens up about perimenopause, menopause symptoms, hormone therapy, mental health, anxiety, depression, and aging as women—topics that are too often ignored or minimized.

You’ll also hear candid discussions about:

• Navigating menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
• Prioritizing health, sleep, and holistic wellness in midlife
• Letting go of people-pleasing and redefining identity
• Alcohol reduction, mocktails, and social life changes
• Retirement planning, financial freedom, and long-term thinking
• Empty nesting, marriage shifts, and finding joy after 50

This episode is a reminder that midlife isn’t the beginning of the end—it’s the beginning of clarity, confidence, and choice. Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, menopause, midlife reinvention, women’s wellness, or personal growth after 40, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, validated, and inspired to create a version of happiness that actually fits your life now.

✨ Midlife can be a happy time—if you give yourself permission to find it.

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In this lively and heartfelt episode of Pucker Up Midlife, Jenn and Andrea kick off 2026 with laughter, honesty, and a much-needed exhale after the holiday chaos. From empty-nester shock and hosting overload to sick days, travel exhaustion, and houses full of kids, dogs, and noise—this episode is a real talk reset for women navigating midlife.

The duo reflects on their first four months of podcasting, sharing behind-the-scenes moments that include tech fails, zero-audio recordings, and proud milestones like welcoming their first guest and hearing how the show has positively impacted listeners. They revisit emotional highlights, including Andrea’s powerful adoption story, and celebrate how far they’ve come by simply showing up and figuring it out as they go.

As the new year begins, Jenn and Andrea dive into realistic midlife resolutions, focusing on health, peace, positivity, and the freedom to stop people-pleasing. They explore the idea of “adding and subtracting” in this season of life—adding habits that support physical and emotional well-being, while subtracting stress, negativity, and unnecessary obligations. Andrea shares her decision to compete again at 55, while Jenn commits to affirmations, self-acceptance, and prioritizing what truly matters.

The conversation also touches on midlife style struggles, 2026 fashion trends, body changes, sugar cravings, fitness shifts, and why women in their 40s and 50s deserve grace—not pressure. As always, the episode is filled with humor, friendship, gift-giving surprises, and candid moments that feel like sitting at the table with your closest girlfriends.

If you’re navigating midlife, reinvention, health changes, confidence shifts, or simply trying to start the year with intention and authenticity—this episode is for you.

✨ Cheers to 2026, more positivity, and puckering up for what’s next.

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In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Pucker Up Midlife, Jenn and Andrea dive into the reality of the holiday season as women navigating midlife, motherhood, and ever-changing family traditions. From decorating early (or late), juggling adult kids, grandchildren, and long-distance holidays, to letting go of old traditions and creating new ones, this episode captures the emotional, messy, and joyful truth of Christmas in midlife.

The conversation explores how holidays evolve as kids grow up, the pressure women carry to “make Christmas happen,” and the mental load that comes with shopping, hosting, decorating, and budgeting. Jenn and Andrea share funny stories about Elf on the Shelf, Santa photos, ugly Christmas sweaters, white elephant gift exchanges gone wrong, and why setting boundaries around spending and expectations matters more than ever.

They also discuss meaningful holiday traditions—Italian Christmas Eve meals, family singing, matching pajamas, gift-tracking apps, and choosing experiences over excess gifts. With plenty of laughs, relatable moments, and honest reflections, this episode reminds listeners that the holidays don’t have to be perfect to be meaningful.

If you’re a woman in midlife navigating holiday stress, family dynamics, nostalgia, and reinvention, this episode will make you feel seen, understood, and entertained.

Topics covered:

Midlife holidays, Christmas traditions, motherhood, empty nest life, family dynamics, holiday stress, budgeting, mental load, gift ideas, women in midlife, reinvention, laughter, and letting go.

Perfect for fans of honest conversations, real friendships, and embracing the beauty of imperfection during the holidays.

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