If you have a parent over 70, this episode could save your family $35,000 and a year of your lives. A dementia caregiving roadmap from someone who's lived it.

You don't find community — you create it. Shelly shares the story of the prayer call that almost didn't happen, and the lesson midlife taught her about going first.

What does empty nesting really feel like one year later? In this personal episode, Shelly shares the grief, identity shifts, caregiving, and unexpected joy that shaped her first year as an empty nester. If you’re navigating a major midlife transition, this conversation will help you feel seen, grounded, and hopeful about what’s next.

Have you ever followed every plan, hit every macro, finished every hard workout — and still felt completely disconnected from your own body? What if the missing piece isn't more discipline? What if it's learning to listen? In this episode, I sit down with my personal nutrition and breathwork coach, Rebecca Stonhill, owner of EnVie Fitness Nutrition and Wellness in Meridian, Idaho. Rebecca left a 20-year corporate HR career to follow God's call to help women build strength, balance, and confidence from the inside out — and her faith-based approach has genuinely been the most transformative thing I've done in 2026. What we cover: What "embodiment" actually means — and how to practice it practically The biggest nutrition mistakes midlife women make (food jail, all-or-nothing, and not eating enough) Why hitting 100g of protein daily and going 1% better beats every fad diet What faith-based breathwork actually looks like — prayer, worship music, and nervous system regulation How breathwork helped me fall back asleep in the middle of the night for the first time in years Why "when we feel, we can heal" changes everything Rebecca's free breathwork session offer in the Breathing Room Rebecca's one takeaway: Stop white-knuckling life. What would it look like to take three minutes, breathe, and trust that God has something for you there? Connect with Rebecca: Website: enviefitnessidaho.com Instagram: @meridianenvyfitness Facebook: Rebecca Amaral Stonhill Free Breathwork Session in the Breathing Room: Email [email protected] Join the Rooted Gathering — our free weekly prayer call for women navigating midlife. Every Tuesday on Zoom. Grab the link at midlifemadesimple.com/prayer.   Resources:Rooted Gathering Prayer Call - https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/prayerRooted Collective Newsletter: https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/newsletter 

Have you ever found yourself wondering… Who am I now? In midlife, so much can shift at once—our roles, routines, and even the way we see ourselves. And if we’re not careful, we can start to feel like strangers in our own story. In this conversation, Shelly sits down with author and speaker Autumn to talk about navigating identity shifts in midlife. From becoming a beginner again to anchoring your identity in something that doesn’t change, this episode is a gentle reminder that you’re not alone—and you’re not behind. If you’ve been feeling unsettled, restless, or unsure of what’s next, this conversation will help you feel seen, supported, and grounded.

If life feels heavy right now, you’re not alone. In this episode, Shelly and Kate Furnish explore the pressure so many midlife women carry—and how to begin letting go of control, receiving support, and experiencing joy right where you are.

Ready to take the next step after a career break—but not sure where to start? In Part 2 of this conversation with job search strategist Laura Neibauer, we move from mindset into action. You’ll learn how to begin your job search, talk about your career break with confidence, and take simple, doable steps without feeling overwhelmed. This episode will help you move forward with clarity and a plan that fits your life right now.

If you’ve been wondering what’s next after years of caring for others, this episode is for you. In Part 1 of this conversation with job search strategist Laura Neibauer, we focus on the mindset side of returning to work. Before jumping into resumes or job searches, we unpack the emotional weight, self-doubt, and hidden value of your experience in this season. You’ll walk away with a new perspective: you’re not starting over—you’re starting from experience.

Feeling overwhelmed by the invisible admin of life? In this episode, Shelly shares the simple weekly rhythm she uses to manage errands, appointments, and everyday tasks without carrying them all in her head. If you’re navigating midlife responsibilities and want a practical way to lighten your mental load, this simple system may help.

In Part 2, travel coach Becky Livingston shares practical ways women in midlife can begin exploring travel with intention. From her STAMP framework to small “micro-adventures,” we talk about simple steps that build confidence, clarity, and connection in this next chapter of life.