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Joy Turns 49, Lila's Release, and Midlife Mindset ResetsOn Joy’s 49th birthday episode of Older and Wilder, Joy and Claire reflect on years of podcasting, privacy in the internet age, and September nostalgia. Joy shares a major update about Lilas. They discuss the emotional toll of puppy raising, current dog life with River, Haynes, and new puppy McCoy. Joy talks about recent body dysmorphia, balancing rest vs pushing through, nervous-system reset, training for a Moab trail race, and Delia’s nostalgia at Target.00:00 Birthday Kickoff00:57 Privacy And Cybersecurity03:26 Manitou Birthday Plans04:10 September Nostalgia05:56 High School Sports Memories07:33 Gary Amber And Pella10:34 Leela Released From Training13:07 Adopting Leela To Friends18:04 Puppy Raising Reality Check20:28 Dog Quirks And Car Chaos24:55 McCoy The Prom King Pup26:26 Hormonal Body Dysmorphia27:41 Posting Versus Talking30:53 Breaking Restriction Spirals32:39 Fitness Influencer Pressure36:07 Rest Versus Hustle38:45 Nervous System Reset Hacks40:25 Rules for Real Recovery45:57 Bougie Gym Master Plan47:33 Moab Trail Race Prep50:23 Delias Target Nostalgia52:25 Wrap Up and Goodbye