Continuing in our For the Love of the Middle series, we’re having a conversation about something that may impact us as we hit those middle years (or sooner)–caring for our aging parents. With us to be our guide through this sometimes difficult journey is Michelle Boyaner, the director of the documentary film "It's Not a Burden: The Humor and Heartache of Rai ... Show More
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[ENCORE] Your Body Deserves Pleasure Too: A Conversation with Vanessa Marin
Description:If any conversation belongs squarely in our “The Body Knows: Midlife In Our Skin” series, it’s this one, and for one simple reason — pleasure is a body conversation. Desire is a body conversation. And if midlife has shifted how you feel in your own skin, this episode ... Show More
59m 27s
Apr 15
Fertility Is a Health Marker: The Bigger Picture of Hormones and Women’s Health with Dr. Natalie Crawford
Description:This week, Jen and Amy sit down with double board-certified OB-GYN and reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Natalie Crawford, author of The Fertility Formula, for a wide-ranging conversation about hormones, inflammation, stress, and the powerful (and often misunderstood) ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 2020
How To Avoid Becoming Your Mother
Have you ever had a moment where you realized… I'm becoming like my parents? For many of us that can be a funny realization, but for Michelle it was a wakeup call. Her mother can be a bit of a drama queen, and as time has gone on, Michelle feels like the way she reacts to stressf ... Show More
28m 8s
Jul 2021
S11, BONUS EPISODE How to Fail: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
When I started this podcast, I had a list of dream guests.* At the top was Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Her third novel, Americanah, is one of my favourite books of all time. I can remember exactly where I was when I read it. I was moved by the power of its epic sweep, the brillianc ... Show More
1h 10m
Oct 2023
Faithful Motherhood Unveiled | Michelle Donnelly | Episode 268
<p>Author and podcaster, Michelle Donnelly joins Blake to discuss the reality that motherhood often doesn't match our expectations. In this episode, they touch on the challenges of single parenting, unexpected life changes, and the anxiety and self-doubt that can arise when life ... Show More
40m 22s
Oct 2021
Julie Lythcott-Haims On How To Be An Adult
I love my parents. I grew up with a world-class education. And yet, nobody actually ever taught me how to be an adult. As a result, I made a ton of avoidable mistakes. I suffered far more than necessary. And I fumbled in the dark for years until eventually, I figured a few things ... Show More
2h 19m