My Almost Midlife Crisis

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Not old, but no longer young. Being a woman closing in on the age of 40 can be confusing. We'll discuss navigating a career and relationships when some days you feel young and others you notice another grey hair and wrinkle and realize your youth is slipping away. Can you relate? New content posted every Monday!

Jennifer Mathis


    • Oct 10, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Eviction Notice

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 21:17


    At 39 weeks pregnant and my induction scheduled in two days, the eviction notice has gone out and we'll be meeting our little girl soon! Today marks the last episode of Season 2 and we'll be discussing what I've learned throughout this pregnancy as well as what's to come! Listen today! 

    To Post or Not to Post

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 42:58


    As I've been exploring the pregnancy and mom social media options since being pregnant, I've noticed there are consistent topics that I'm so confused why they are on social media at all. In today's episode, we talk about posts and conversation that beg the question, "Should this be a post?"

    How Things Have Changed

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 33:27


    After taking four prenatal classes, it's amazing to me how recommendations have changed so much between generations. In today's episode, we discuss these changes not only in childcare, but in technology and even language. Listen today! 

    Priority Shift

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 30:21


    As we get older, our priorities shift. Maybe it's a major milestone like having children, or maybe it's just because. Either way, it's important to really do the work to figure out the impact this shift has on how you spend your time. Listen today! 

    Baby Showers & Birth Class

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 66:40


    It's been a busy couple of weeks between hosting my baby shower and attending our first prenatal class. Join me this week as I discuss my favorite and least favorite parts about being pregnant as well as what we learned in class. 

    40 Years Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 43:28


    It's official! I'm now 40 years old. But instead of feeling sorry for myself, today we are celebrating life's greatest gifts, the lessons we learn. Join me in a little gratitude and growth practice to celebrate my 40th and maybe get inspired to do a little self-reflection of your own! 

    The End of an Era

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 41:45


    This week marks the end of my 30's and the start of my third trimester. How did we get here so fast? In today's episode, I discuss separating fantasy from reality, matrescence and other second trimester revelations. Listen today! 

    Taking the First Step

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 30:20


    When it comes to your career, you may get to a point where you're not sure what the next step is. How do you figure it out? In this week's episode, we talk about how I took my first step to figuring out what comes next in hopes this episode helps you prepare for your next step! 

    Creating Your Mommy Tribe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 36:21


    When we are pregnant, there is a desire to connect with others that are in the same life stage. And if you're the only one you know that's pregnant, that raises a challenge! How do you create your mommy tribe?  

    Dependent on Independence Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 27:02


    On this Independence Day, I'm having to reconcile the fact that I'm financially dependent on someone else for the first time since I was 21. It's a very uncomfortable feeling but I need to also appreciate I have the support to focus on myself right now.

    The Adventure Begins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 30:24


    Getting pregnant later in life comes with some hesitancy at getting too excited, too early - especially if you've had failed attempts in the past. But once you get through that first exam and genetic test, the adventure officially begins. 

    Are Millennials as Progressive as We Thought?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 34:01


    Each generation becomes more progressive than their parents, but what happens when we start to be the ones that are challenged by our younger cohorts? Are we as progressive as we thought? Or is this just a part of getting older? 

    Pregnant at 39

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 33:28


    Pregnancy after the age of 35 is called geriatric because there are increased health risks to having kids later in life. But there are also benefits that don't always get talked about. It was a journey to get here, but being pregnant at 39 is an exciting time and I hope me sharing my experience will help support others in the same boat. 

    Laid Off. What now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 30:27


    Season 2 is officially the start of my midlife crisis. I was laid off about a month ago, I'm pregnant and I have no idea what's next. Join me on this journey to figure it out! 

    Are we old?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 17:38


    As we get older, we have more moments that make us feel old. It can make us feel nostalgic or just ancient. In this episode, we talk about some of the things that make us feel old and laugh about it. Because it's better than crying about it! 

    Bull in a China Shop

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 23:15


    Being a leader is challenging, but being a female leader comes with additional considerations. In today's episode, we talk about how women are held to a different standard than men in leadership positions in what's called the workplace double-bind. 

    Wine Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 28:00


    According to the 2022 State of Wine Industry Report, Millennials are putting the wine industry at risk. In this episode, we chat about wine, why we love it, which ones we love and what can be done to help the wine industry! So pour a glass and listen today! 

    Romance Isn't Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 12:19


    Valentine's Day is a day with big expectations and sometimes big budgets. This year, maybe we release ourselves from the expectations and just focus on love.

    Time Spent

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 25:15


    GenX and Millennials spend their time differently in multiple categories, like playing video games, sleeping and lawn work? But what I'm interested in is how that changes for both cohorts as we age. 

    Deal Breakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 15:29


    Deal Breakers. We all have them. But as we get older, they evolve along with our expectations. What are your deal breakers? And are you honoring them? 

    Winning at Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 16:01


    As Millennials, we're used to seeing reports about the financial and professional struggles our generation has had to overcome. But it turns out, we have the upper hand at work after all with our unique "middle man" position between generations. 

    Good to Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 20:08


    As we get older, we hope to get wiser. However, part of that learning journey is the realization that there are things we wish we would have learned sooner. In today's episode, we focus on a couple of those things, and we challenge each other to step outside our comfort zone and expand our perspective. It's never too late to start! 

    How much is your time worth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 24:09


    How come as we get older, we have less time to spend on what makes us happy? In today's episode, we discuss ways to redistribute your to do list so you can spend more time prioritizing you. 

    New Year, New You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 27:22


    It's January 2022! That time of year when we're making resolutions and are full of optimism. But the truth is only 9% of Americans actually feel like they are successful at keeping their resolutions. In today's episode, we'll discuss how to turn resolutions into achievements! You can do this! 

    2021 Highlight Reel

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 31:18


    Wow, it's been a year since I started this podcast and we've had some great conversations. To close out 2021, I've put together a highlight reel of some of my favorite moments. Enjoy and I'll be back with new episodes starting January 3rd! 

    Pivot

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 11:22


    Making changes in your life is hard. That Pivot takes courage. However, it's also rewarding and can bring much needed peace and happiness to your life. So what's stopping you from taking that first step? 

    Just Like That

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 22:06


    A new season of Sex and the City is like Christmas coming early for Millennials. The first two episodes came out last week and hit on a lot of topics we have discussed on this podcast - have they been listening? In today's episode, we discuss the new season and how we relate to the ladies as they are today. 

    Hindsight 20/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 11:06


    “What's something you wish you had done in your 20s but didn't?” That's the question we'll be discussing today with the benefit of Hindsight 20/20. What would you have done differently? Better question - what are you going to do differently looking ahead? 

    Grateful

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 16:51


    After two years of a pandemic, this Thanksgiving seems more important than ever to take a moment to give thanks. In today's episode, we practice gratitude for what matters most. Listen and share with those that can use a dose of gratitude this holiday. 

    Burnt

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 15:54


    There's a lot of conversation around The Great Resignation, but not enough around the impact this trend has on those that stayed behind. The Big Quit should be a wakeup call that we need to think about how to retain talented people and redefine our expectations. 

    Generation Disaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 14:09


    Today we are discussing those born between 1989-2001, deemed Generation Disaster by author Karla Vermeulen. She discusses the cumulative impact trauma plus social media has had on them and I think about how I can relate as an elder Millennial. Check it out!

    The Great Resignation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 12:14


    It seems only fitting on this Labor Day for us to talk about The Great Resignation. No matter the industry, we've all felt the impact of the staggering amount of the workforce that has resigned in 2021. In today's episode, we talk about what it's really like to be an American worker, why people are resigning and where our focus should be today. Happy Labor Day - now don't you dare focus on work today! 

    Intro to A Woman‘s Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 1:41


    ANNOUNCEMENT: I am in the process of launching a new podcast A Woman's Place where we'll be focusing on political and social issues that face women today. Coming soon! 

    Vegas Baby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 45:41


    Vegas, or Sin City, starts to look a lot different during middle age - but don't worry, it's a good thing! From your taste in food to pool parties, going to Vegas when you're older with cash to spend can be really fun. But you're also more ready to head back to reality at the end. Listen today to swap Vegas stories! 

    Imposter Syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 15:52


    Have you ever been promoted or had a big opportunity yet you were hesitant to be excited about it? If so, you could be dealing with some Imposter Syndrome. Don't worry, you're not alone as Millennials are more likely to suffer from Imposter Syndrome than other generations. In today's episode, we talk about what this feels like, where it may be coming from and how to find the confidence in ourselves to be successful. Listen today!

    Comfort Zone

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 17:20


    As we get older, it becomes more important to get out of our comfort zone and try new things! Maybe that's putting yourself in a situation where you don't know anyone. Maybe that's trying new foods or traveling to a new place. Whatever it is, make time to do it as it keeps life interesting! 

    Here We Are

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 21:24


    Officially 39 years old and married, in today's episode I fill you in on the wedding, honeymoon and my first three weeks of middle-aged married life. So grab a glass of something and let's catch up! 

    Gratitude with Michael Ian Cedar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 37:27


    In this episode I sit down with Michael Ian Cedar, an executive leadership coach that helps others bring their professional and personal lives into alignment. We'll be discussing Purpose and Gratitude and how these concepts are important to making positive life changes as we get older. Come get inspired!

    Bravely Changing Lanes with Jennifer Crowley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 34:12


    Making big changes in your life can be scary and often times we struggle to know the right path forward. In this episode we hear from Jennifer Crowley, Certified Life Coach and Author of "Ever Wish You Got Hit by a Truck? A Woman's Manual for Bravely Changing Lanes at Any Age" to discuss her proven three-part process to help make that positive change in your life, starting today. 

    Middle Aged Bride

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 13:50


    After postponing four times (thanks COVID), my wedding is only 5 days away! So in tribute to the big day, today's episode is all about the benefits of a mid-life marriage. So if you waited to get married, or if you wish you had, listen today! 

    My Way or Bust

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 19:16


    Wedding Planning as an almost 40yo bride looks very different than our 20-something counterparts. From Bachelorette parties to the wedding details, planning a wedding when you're older comes with so much more freedom to have the wedding you want instead of the wedding you should have. After all, you didn't wait all this time to not do it your way! Listen today! 

    Confidence with Trina J

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 37:44


    Making positive changes in your life requires confidence, but that's easier said that done! In this episode, I sit down with Trina Jones-Walker, host of The Trina J Show as we talk about confidence. How to cultivate confidence or at least fake it till you make it! So if you're looking for some actionable tips to start building your confidence so you can make a positive change, then this one's for you! 

    Fatherhood 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 18:29


    Happy Father's Day to all the human and dog dads! In today's episode we talk about how the look of Fatherhood is changing thanks to Millennial men that are taking more of a role in the childcare and household duties. Let's celebrate the progress we made! 

    Adulting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 15:50


    Millennials are considered selfish, lazy and childish by older generations because our definition of adulting varies. But is that a bad thing? In today's episode, we blow up the definition of adulting our parents provided and make our own. 

    Time Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 25:05


    There are three guarantees in life: Death, Taxes and Stress. Stress gets more intense as we get older, and we need to deal with it. But that doesn't mean we can't have a bad day, or two or more. Today's episode we give ourselves permission to just be in a bad mood sometimes and give ourselves a break! 

    Cheugy AF

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 21:41


    Have you heard the new term "Cheugy"? It is basically the GenZ version of "Basic" and if you dive in, you may start to wonder what isn't Cheugy? In today's episode, we talk about what is considered Cheugy and why GenZ is so obsessed with trends. Listen today!

    Open Book

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 28:16


    Millennials value transparency, more than our elder cohorts. But is transparency always a good thing? In this episode we dive into transparency in there areas, finance, work and brands we purchase. If you've ever found value in transparency, then this one's for you! 

    Shine Bright My Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 21:23


    Millennial women are more likely to experience Imposter Syndrome - but why? Maybe it's because we've lived through two recessions now? No matter the reason, we need people around us that remind us we're not. So you're not alone, but let's change the vibe! 

    Three pieces of joy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 25:20


    Have you noticed as you get older that you start to find joy in things your 20something self would have never? In this episode, we talk about three things that surprisingly bring me joy - let's have fun this episode!

    More than Facebook friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 40:39


    Ever wonder why a 20-something year old bride has over 10 bridesmaids? Or are you tempted to call BS when someone talks about their 50+ best friends? You aren't alone and that's normal! In this episode, we discuss the categories of friends and how we get better at categorizing our friendships as we get older...and how that's a good thing! 

    Round Table Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 46:26


    In this episode, three fabulous women join me to discuss some of the most recent episode topics like - is renting a waste of money? How our relationships change with our parents as we get older and what age are you the happiest? Join us for some great conversation and some laughs! 

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