This week, Jen, Tara, and Lana catch up on the latest happenings in their lives, perimenopause, and more conversations on aquaponics than you want to hear!  This episode's icebreaker is all about going to the movies.  Are you a movie person?  Do you enjoy going to the movies or is it just an over priced entertainment experience?

How do you feel about the Holiday season?  Do you look forward to it or do you dread the cooking, get togethers, etc?  Tune in as, Jen, Tara, and Lana talk about good ol' Holiday stress. We're knee deep in the holiday season and it seems like when we are supposed to be “enjoying” the holidays we feel more stress than joy.    
 
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Catch up with Jen, Tara, and Lana on their latest TV finds, and their love of the enneagram, oyster gardens, and more!

This week's podcast main topic is all about appearance, Do you care? Does it matter? How has this changed since you were younger? Let’s talk about it!

We’d love to hear from you and what you think about this topic, so leave us a comment on our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If you enjoy the show, be sure to tell your friends about Reinventing Midlife and subscribe on whatever podcast player you’re using. Visit us at www.reinventing-midlife.com or drop us a line at reinventingmidlife@outlook.com

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Happy early Halloween!  This episode is all about our favorite Fall activities and keeping a marriage strong in midlife. 

A couple of quick disclaimers--one thing the ladies agreed on when they started this podcast was that 1) they weren’t going to talk about their sex lives and 2) they weren’t going to husband bash. Why? Because they all agreed they wouldn’t want their husbands publicly discussing those things about them, so they won’t do it either! Instead they're going to talk about how marriage changes in midlife.

​Do you feel like your long term relationship has changed over the years?  Do you still see glimpses of the person you committed to or are they a completely different human?  Jen, Tara and Lana also share lessons they've learned and insights about who they were in that early relationship?  Tune in to hear about the pieces of advice they've received over the years and more!  They'd love to hear your pieces of relationship advice you've received over the years!

Don't forget to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts or follow us on Spotify and Stitcher! Send any comments or questions to reinventingmidlife@outlook.com

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Previously, Jen, Tara and Lana had pledged to step out of their comfort zones. Tune in to learn if the ladies followed through or ended up letting life get in the way.

Also, when trying something new, or taking a chance on something, is it easy to feel defeated before you even begin due to social media and other platforms like pinterest? Is comparing yourself to others impairing your own efforts to explore a possible hobby or relationship? Jen, Tara and Lana discuss social media envy, talking themselves off the ledge and more.

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This week we’re talking about parenting in midlife. We have kids in all different ages and stages of life.  How has your parenting style changed over the years?  Are there things you wish you'd done differently? 

Parenting isn't easy, and just when you think you have the hang of it, the kids change again!  Join Jen, Tara, and Lana as they discuss how parenting has changed for them over the years, what they'd do differently and the challenges they are facing raising fine upstanding citizens.

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What do Boho Chic, dead plants and sourdough starter all have common? Tune in as Jen, Tara, and Lana discuss what's currently going on in their lives and some of their favorite places they've lived over the years!

In the second half of the podcast we discuss the realities of turning into our parents. Are you turning into your parents or are you fighting against it? What worries you about it?

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​This episode is all about bad haircuts and friendships, or the lack thereof.  Our icebreaker this week is about the worst haircut, or style, we've ever gotten, and there have been some interesting ones with father figure bangs and burned hair.

Did you lose a lot of friendships when you hit midlife?  Are you searching for your "tribe"?  Do you think friendship is important?  Tune in to hear how our friendships have changed and if this is considered "normal" or not.

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​Do you feel restless and want to try something new, but are afraid of failing?  Are you wondering if you're too old and "mature" to try a new adventure? Join Jen, Tara and Lana as they talk about  what scares, and challenges, them to try new things or embody new midlife roles.  

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Mentioned in the podcast:
Best of Next Door https://twitter.com/bestofnextdoor

Running Like a Girl: http://a.co/d/7lD8E9W

Growing Vegetables in Straw Bales: https://www.gardeners.com/how-to/straw-bale-gardens/8882.html

Veggie Remix: http://a.co/d/h2WH4GY

Our Icebreaker this week is all about Mixtape Madness.  Do you remember your first mixtape?  How did you record your mixtape and on what medium (cassette, CD, etc?)?  Could you use someone's mixtape as a way to discern their personality?  

Are you knee deep in midlife and wondering what your passion is? Or do you think you know what your passion is but don't know where to start? Join Jen, Tara and Lana as they talk about the concept of finding their passions and how the concept can be exhausting rather than uplifting. Are they where they thought they'd be in life? Did they pursue their passions when they were young (20+) and now they have a new passion? Tune in to find out!

​Articles quoted: 
You're Not Meant to Do What You Love - https://medium.com/s/story/youre-not-meant-to-do-what-you-love-you-re-meant-to-do-what-you-re-good-at-4e8e6b8e929d

“Find your passion” is bad advice, say Yale-NUS and Stanford psychologists - https://qz.com/1314088/find-your-passion-is-bad-advice-say-yale-and-stanford-psychologists/

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Join Jen, Tara and Lana as they share a little about themselves and how Reinventing Midlife came to be. Learn about their guilty pleasures, the article that sparked the Reinventing Midlife Podcast, and where they see themselves going in life without plastic surgery.
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