Spicy Midlife Women: Real Talk, Raw Truth, and Bold Moves for Women Over 40
Jules and Michele: Midlife Mentors
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Send us a text We unpack how expectations quietly drain romance, family, friendships, and work while showing a simple shift to standards that returns clarity and calm. Stories, scripts, and a no-expectations holiday invite model how to set boundaries without guilt and trust what you’ve taught your kids. • defining expectations versus standards • identifying other people’s asks versus self-imposed pressure • communicating needs without mind-reading • romantic roles, planning fatigue, and emot...
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Send us a text We unpack how expectations quietly drain romance, family, friendships, and work while showing a simple shift to standards that returns clarity and calm. Stories, scripts, and a no-expectations holiday invite model how to set boundaries without guilt and trust what you’ve taught your kids. • defining expectations versus standards • identifying other people’s asks versus self-imposed pressure • communicating needs without mind-reading • romantic roles, planning fatigue, and emot...
Send us a text We unpack how expectations quietly drain romance, family, friendships, and work while showing a simple shift to standards that returns clarity and calm. Stories, scripts, and a no-expectations holiday invite model how to set boundaries without guilt and trust what you’ve taught your kids. • defining expectations versus standards • identifying other people’s asks versus self-imposed pressure • communicating needs without mind-reading • romantic roles, planning fatigue, and emot...
Send us a text We explore how to run a midlife identity audit with humor and heart, swapping rigid resolutions for reflection, redirection, and intention. We share signs your roles need a reset, simple tools to loosen what drains you, and ways to lean into strengths without apology. • ditching resolutions for reflection and redirection • choosing a guiding word for the year • closet metaphor for identity and joy • redefining strength and releasing control • signs of misfit roles like resentm...
Send us a text We unpack how long relationships can blur identity and why midlife is a powerful time to reclaim your voice. We share tools for boundaries, routines, and standards so you heal well, date wiser, and protect your future self without hardening your heart. • choosing yourself to prevent identity loss • red flags from chronic silence and shutdown • survival mode logistics and daily anchors • standards versus expectations in dating • discovering rather than rediscovering authenticit...
Send us a text In this candid and heartfelt conversation, Jules and Michele pull back the curtain on what it really looks like to transition into the empty-nest chapter as Gen X moms. From growing up as free-range kids to raising children in the age of smartphones, constant supervision, and code words for safety, these two walk through how parenting has evolved and why that deeply impacts what empty nesting feels like today. They explore the emotional rollercoaster that comes with kids leavin...
Send us a text Raising kids is one thing…but raising adult kids while you’re in midlife? That’s a whole new season of motherhood — one that comes with its own blend of joy, identity shifts, boundaries, and growth. In this heartfelt and hilariously honest conversation, Julee and Michele pull back the curtain on what it really looks like to redefine your role as a mom when your kids hit their twenties (and beyond). From letting go of "fix-it" mode to navigating in-law dynamics, modeling vulnera...
Send us a text If you’re a midlife woman who’s ever been told to “cut your hair,” “dress your age,” “stop listening to that music,” or “maybe let your gray grow in”… this episode is going to hit home. This week, Julee and Michele are diving into the wild world of unsolicited advice in midlife—why people dish it out, why it stings more when it comes from family, and how you can reclaim your power with grace, boundaries, confidence… and a whole lot of humor. From backhanded compliments to “help...
Send us a text What actually makes a woman “midlife”? Is it a number… or is it something deeper? In this week’s totally ad-libbed, no-notes conversation, Jules and Michele get real about the midlife mindset, why age has nothing to do with it, and why so many women feel boxed in by outdated definitions of what midlife “should” look like. From hot flashes to empty nests, from divorce to rediscovery, from career shifts to perimenopause, the hosts break down how life experiences — not birthdays —...
Send us a text The holidays may be magical… but they can also be a whole lot of madness. From the shopping and decorating to the family expectations, emotional labor, and the pressure to “make it perfect,” this season can leave midlife women exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering where their peace went. In this no-BS conversation, Jules and Michele pull back the curtain on what the holidays really feel like for midlife women—and how to survive (and actually enjoy) the season without losing you...
Send us a text In this week’s episode, Jules and Michele dive deep into the difference between chasing and attracting and how this subtle mindset shift can completely transform your midlife experience. From career goals to friendships to love, they unpack how so many of us have been conditioned to hustle harder, do more, and prove our worth through endless effort. But what if the real magic happens when you slow down, get clear on what you want, and allow it to come to you? You’ll hear them g...
Send us a text In this spicy and empowering episode, Jules and Michelle pull back the curtain on their recent boudoir photo shoot with Seattle-based photographer Callie of Lustful Rose Boudoir. From nerves in the makeup chair to feeling fierce in front of the camera, they share the real, raw, and hilarious moments of stepping into lingerie and rediscovering their own sensuality. Callie joins the conversation to talk about how she got started in boudoir photography, why women at every age and ...
Send us a text Think “spicy midlife woman” means something sexy or scandalous? Think again. In this episode, Julee and Michele are redefining what spicy truly means and it’s so much deeper than surface-level heat. They share real, no-BS reflections on what it means to step into your confidence, embrace playfulness, and live unapologetically in midlife. From saying “hell no” to toxic cycles and rigid expectations to rediscovering joy, dance, silver hair, and red lipstick — this one’s a bold re...
Send us a text Ever find yourself saying yes when every part of you is screaming hell no? In this spicy and empowering episode, Jules and Michele are breaking down five key tips to help you stop second-guessing yourself and start standing firmly in your truth. From the power of the pause to tuning into your body’s cues, this candid conversation dives into how to reclaim your boundaries, honor your energy, and unapologetically say yes to what lights you up and no to what drains you. You’ll hea...
Send us a text Is flirting just for the twenty-somethings? Absolutely not. In this episode, Jules and Michele are turning up the heat on what it really means to flirt after 40 whether you’re single, married, or somewhere in between. They break down why flirting isn’t about seeking attention or approval—it’s about energy, confidence, and connection. From playful grocery store banter to that spark across the room, your favorite spicy midlife duo dishes on: 🔥 How to flirt with confidence (no de...
Send us a text Who says midlife means slowing down? Jules and Michele are here to flip that script and prove that this season of life is the perfect time to shake things up, try something bold, and live fully on your own terms. From skydiving at 50 to taking solo trips to St. Lucia, the Spicy Midlife Women are spilling real stories about stepping outside your comfort zone, ditching the fear of judgment, and embracing the thrill of new experiences — big or small. In this episode, you’ll hear: ...
Send us a text Get ready, ladies—this is the one you’ll want to listen to after school drop-off. Jules and Michele are diving headfirst into a no-BS conversation about sex, satisfaction, and why faking it after 40 is officially off the table. From awkward first experiences in their teens and twenties to finally figuring it all out in midlife, the Spicy Midlife Women are pulling back the curtain on the myths, taboos, and truths about female pleasure. They’re tackling everything from body confi...
Send us a text Have you ever caught yourself saying or doing something and thought, “Oh my gosh, I sound just like my mom”? In this episode, Jules and Michele get real about the generational patterns we’ve carried into midlife and how we can start to recognize, shift, and heal them. From family dynamics and unspoken traumas to communication styles, martyrdom, and boundaries, we explore what it looks like to stop repeating cycles that don’t serve us and create a healthier legacy for our kids (...
Send us a text Jules and Michele are serving up some serious #SpicyStyle in this confidence-boosting conversation about fashion, self-expression, and ditching age-based “rules.” From bold red lipstick to leather pants, they share real stories of rocking whatever makes them feel alive and why you should too. You’ll hear: Why midlife is the time to break free from society’s “tone it down” expectationsHow clothes, makeup, and accessories can be a powerful form of self-expression and empowe...
Ladies, it’s time to flip the script on what it really means to be “selfish.” In this episode of Spicy Midlife Women, Jules and Michele dive into why prioritizing yourself after 40 isn’t selfish at all—it’s necessary. From setting boundaries and learning to say “no” without guilt, to protecting your peace, investing in your body, and unapologetically taking up space, we’re breaking down four powerful ways midlife women can reclaim their time, energy, and joy. Whether you’re navigating relatio...
In this empowering episode of Spicy Midlife Women, Jules and Michele dive into what it really means to embrace your magnetism in midlife. Spoiler alert: it’s not about changing your look or reinventing yourself—it’s about owning your essence, quirks, confidence, and presence exactly as you are. From ditching people-pleasing and over-apologizing to celebrating your personal style, music, and joy, this conversation is a bold reminder that the best years are not behind you—they’re just beginning...
Midlife is about so much more than menopause and hot flashes – it's about those wild, weird, and unexpected moments that make you stop and laugh. These WTF moments unite us as women navigating this transformative phase of life. Join Julee and Michele, as they delve into the unpredictable and often comical aspects of midlife. From experiencing brain fog and menopause to the societal and personal shifts that occur, they discuss it all with humor and candor. They share personal anecdotes a...
Spicy Midlife Women: Real Talk, Raw Truth, and Bold Moves for Women Over 40
Send us a text We unpack how expectations quietly drain romance, family, friendships, and work while showing a simple shift to standards that returns clarity and calm. Stories, scripts, and a no-expectations holiday invite model how to set boundaries without guilt and trust what you’ve taught your kids. • defining expectations versus standards • identifying other people’s asks versus self-imposed pressure • communicating needs without mind-reading • romantic roles, planning fatigue, and emot...
