Adventures in Middle-Aged Momming

 Back in October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness month, we talked to Rebecca, who shared her personal experiences with breast cancer. After an early diagnosis, and a positive outcome, she tells how she got to where she is today! Topics discussed were genetic testing, mastectomies and reconstructive surgery, and how certain tattoos can make you feel whole again Follow "Adventures in Middle Aged Momming"     A Back Room Network production

It’s great to be back! And in this episode we are talking to dermatologist, Margo, about keeping safe from sun exposure, the difference between teen and adult acne, and Maria’s dark obsession with Dr. Pimple Popper! Follow "Adventures in Middle Aged Momming"     A Back Room Network production

We’re back! It’s time, people. Time to crawl out from under the weighted blanket and emerge from the lavender-infused serenity room and get back to the business of podcasting! AIMAM will be dropping fresh, new, episodes in the coming weeks! And, never fear. All episodes will be sanitized and distanced for your safety and listening pleasure! Talk at you soon! Follow "Adventures in Middle Aged Momming"     A Back Room Network production

We are back with a new season! In our season 2 opener, we talk to Rachel and Kim. They are Registered Dietitians who know the ins and outs of proper nutrition and the science of food. We talk about restrictive diets, disordered eating, and why it’s ok for Maria to love cake as much as she does. Seriously, though, her cake love is real and it’s deep! Follow "Adventures in Middle Aged Momming"     A Back Room Network production   Visit our sponsor: Flourish Coffee Shop & Flourish Behavioral Health

Everybody's favorite middle-aged mom, Maria, gives us a preview of the fun to come in the second season of "Adventures in Middle-Aged Momming" Follow "Adventures in Middle Aged Momming"     A Back Room Network production  

What was the best parenting advice in the old timey days? How does it hold up to today’s standards? We quiz John and Sandy about the way people used to parent back in the day. How did parents of the past tackle the challenges of raising children? Let’s just say, we’ve come a long way baby! Follow "Adventures in Middle Aged Momming"     A Back Room Network production   Visit our sponsors: Flourish Coffee Shop & Flourish Behavioral Health Kim Welch, Realtor with RE/MAX Achievers Such a Neat Freak, Inc.

This very special Back Room Network show has Matt and Gary from “The Back Room Show”, Maria from  “Adventures in Middle-Aged Momming”, and BRN Executive Producer, the lovely Denise. We learn that to record a podcast, you have to actually hit 'Record'. Maria confesses a deep, dark secret (hint- it involves Patrick Swayze). Matt spends some quality alone time with himself. We ask the question, “Why does Gary hate joy so much?” We discuss both good and bad movie remakes. And finally, we talk about the annual Halloween panic involving drugs and razors in candy. Click here to explore all the great shows on The Back Room Network.   A Back Room Network production   Visit our sponsors: Flourish Coffee Shop & Flourish Behavioral Health Kim Welch, Realtor with RE/MAX Achievers Such a Neat Freak, Inc.

October has arrived and fall fun is upon us. Liz and Christa are here to talk about everything the season brings; costumes, trick-or-treating, candy, pumpkins, and haunted houses (Oh, my)! You’ll also find out why trick-or-treating gives Maria "Bobby Vinton flashbacks" and how her fight-or-flight reflex gets her banned from haunted houses! Follow "Adventures in Middle Aged Momming"     A Back Room Network production   Visit our sponsors: Flourish Coffee Shop & Flourish Behavioral Health Kim Welch, Realtor with RE/MAX Achievers Such a Neat Freak, Inc.

 We talk to Jason, a dad and teacher who has a passion for board games. He shares some of his favorite games for adults and children, tells us why all heroes should be called murder hobos, and we discuss why it’s important to never let your kid win a game. Ever. Follow "Adventures in Middle Aged Momming"     A Back Room Network production   Visit our sponsors: Flourish Coffee Shop & Flourish Behavioral Health Kim Welch, Realtor with RE/MAX Achievers Such a Neat Freak, Inc.

When we last talked to John, he was a dad of one with one on the way. Now he and his wife Sandy have a new nugget in the house! They tell us about the joy of having a geriatric pregnancy, what it’s like to give birth in front of a lobby filled with little old ladies, and Maria tells about her postpartum middle-earth experience. Follow "Adventures in Middle Aged Momming"     A Back Room Network production   Visit our sponsors: Flourish Coffee Shop & Flourish Behavioral Health Kim Welch, Realtor with RE/MAX Achievers Such a Neat Freak, Inc.

 Our pal Alicia is back and today we celebrate the most wonderful time of the year...back to school! We talk fashion trends, how many school phone calls Alicia will receive this year, and what exactly will she be doing with her free time now that all of her kiddos are in school. (Hint: It involves talking into microphones.) Follow "Adventures in Middle Aged Momming"     A Back Room Network production   Visit our sponsors: Flourish Coffee Shop & Flourish Behavioral Health Kim Welch, Realtor with RE/MAX Achievers Such a Neat Freak, Inc.

The Back Room Network is growing! This episode we talk to the awesome Michele Slabaugh about being mom to a big blended family, her super cool coffee shop/therapy practice combo, and her new upcoming podcast, “Let’s Get Real and Flourish,” which is coming soon to the Back Room Network! Follow "Adventures in Middle Aged Momming"     A Back Room Network production   Visit our sponsors: Flourish Coffee Shop & Flourish Behavioral Health Kim Welch, Realtor with RE/MAX Achievers Such a Neat Freak, Inc.

Home improvements can be fun! Or challenging. Or exhausting. Heather and Ian and I talk about how many shades of gray is too many shades of gray; who the unsung superhero of kitchen remodeling is; and what the male equivalent of camel toe would be. Follow "Adventures in Middle Aged Momming"     A Back Room Network production   Visit our sponsors: Flourish Coffee Shop & Flourish Behavioral Health Kim Welch, Realtor with RE/MAX Achievers Such a Neat Freak, Inc.

Summer is officially here and Maria is talking with her pal, Katie about the end of the school year and the summer shenanigans their kiddos are getting into, including chaperone banishment, summer camps and programs, the ever-so-rare kid-free vacation, and holy grail of school supply shopping. Follow "Adventures in Middle Aged Momming"     A Back Room Network production   Visit our sponsors: Kim Welch, Realtor with RE/MAX Achievers Such a Neat Freak, Inc.

Fran and Kelley share their personal experiences with hot flashes, insomnia, mood swings and other delightful symptoms of perimenopause. We also share the positive side of these changes, like discovering supermarket earthquake etiquette and gaining greater control of your BS meter. Follow "Adventures in Middle Aged Momming"     A Back Room Network production   Visit our sponsors: Kim Welch, Realtor with RE/MAX Achievers Such a Neat Freak, Inc.

 We chat with Barry about how he and his husband became parents by adopting their kiddos through the foster care system. He shares stories about the highs and lows of adoption, the blessings that supportive family and friends provide, and the pitfalls of growing up with problematic nicknames! Follow "Adventures in Middle Aged Momming"     A Back Room Network production   Visit our sponsors: Kim Welch, Realtor with RE/MAX Achievers Such a Neat Freak, Inc.

It’s time to rise and shine and try to get the hell out of the house. Christie and Brittany join us to share the highs and lows of the morning grind including the demise of pajamas, foods you never thought of for breakfast, and the plight of the misunderstood bad cop. Follow "Adventures in Middle Aged Momming"     A Back Room Network production   Visit our sponsors: Kim Welch, Realtor with RE/MAX Achievers Such a Neat Freak, Inc.

We talk to librarian (with a little l) Michele about why reading is so important for kiddos of all ages, what’s hot in kid lit, and all the cool activities and books that are available to your family at your local library. Follow "Adventures in Middle Aged Momming"     A Back Room Network production   Visit our sponsors: Kim Welch, Realtor with RE/MAX Achievers Such a Neat Freak, Inc.

Everyone knows Disney ain't just for kids. Anthony and his family are return customers to the Magic Kingdom and he's here to share some of his experiences, give some helpful tips, and tell us why Disney is so freaking magical. Follow "Adventures in Middle Aged Momming"     A Back Room Network production   Visit our sponsors: Kim Welch, Realtor with RE/MAX Achievers Such a Neat Freak, Inc.

Today we're talking with Lacey Morgan from King of Prussia Doulas about what a doula is, what services they provide, and why having one before, during, and after the birth of your child can help you have the best experience you'll ever have expelling a human being out of your body!  Follow "Adventures in Middle Aged Momming"     A Back Room Network production   Visit our sponsors: Kim Welch, Realtor with RE/MAX Achievers Such a Neat Freak, Inc.

Alicia and John are back and this time we talk about the best way to drop your kid into bed and how to convince your child not to pursue a life in the theater. We also talk about children's programming and whether Daniel Tiger should hire creative consultants.  Follow "Adventures in Middle Aged Momming"     A Back Room Network production   Visit our sponsors: Kim Welch, Realtor with RE/MAX Achievers Such a Neat Freak, Inc.  

We're chatting with Alicia and John today about the differences in their parenting situations as well as discussing cussing around kiddos and choosing the best name for your tiny human.    Follow "Adventures in Middle Aged Momming"     A Back Room Network production   Visit our sponsors: Kim Welch, Realtor with RE/MAX Achievers Such a Neat Freak, Inc.  

Today, we talk to Rachel, a mom who has a daughter living with Type 1 Diabetes. She shares with us the challenges of raising a child with T1D on top of the general day to day highs and lows of parenting two teens and a 2nd grader, and why sleep is the last thing T1D parents never get enough of.    Follow "Adventures in Middle Aged Momming"     A Back Room Network production   Visit our sponsors: Kim Welch, Realtor with RE/MAX Achievers Such a Neat Freak, Inc.    

Welcome to AiMAM! In this first episode, Maria talks to the guy who is partially responsible for getting her into the "parenting lifestyle", her husband Eric. They talk about how they became parents, what makes their family tick, and what special and unique opportunities they still have to screw up their daughter in deeply profound ways! Follow "Adventures in Middle Aged Momming"     A Back Room Network production   Visit our sponsors: Kim Welch, Realtor with RE/MAX Achievers Such a Neat Freak, Inc.