Family And Aging Episodes

Many of us in midlife are navigating situations with no happy ending. We struggle with how to stay positive when facing the harsh realities of aging parents, chronic illness, or deep loss.

In this episode, a follow-up to the popular conversation on "getting your hopes up" (Episode 86), I explore what happens when the hard thing happens anyway.

I'm sharing my personal journey of navigating my mom's Parkinson's diagnosis, the ongoing grieving process we face as caregivers, and why falling into t...

Have you ever wondered why two people who are both 55 years old can look and act completely different, with one appearing ten years younger and the other seeming far older? In this episode, we explore the fascinating connection between our minds and the aging process to ask: are we actually thinking ourselves into old age?


Drawing inspiration from the book Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz, we're talking about how accepting the artificial belief that we are "old" causes us to slow down, whi...

Does the word "organization" strike fear into your heart? If you have spent decades calling yourself a "piler," a "messy person," or someone who just "cannot handle paper," it is no wonder your house reflects that reality. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife, certified life and organizing coach Tracy Hoth joins me to explain why decluttering isn't just about buying cute bins at Target—it is entirely about your mindset. We dive into why we unconsciously use clutter to protect ourselves from d...

Ever wonder why the empty nest hits so much harder than anyone prepared you for? One minute you're cheering your kids on, feeling proud and excited for their new life chapters… and the next, you’re staring at their empty bedrooms wondering how your heart can feel full and broken at the same time. In this heartfelt episode of Mind Your Midlife, I get real about the emotional roller coaster women over 40 and 50 experience when their kids grow up and move out. Whether your adult kids live across...

What if midlife wasn’t the time to slow down—but to get stronger, happier, and more confident in your body than ever before? In this first episode of our Changemakers series, Cheryl talks with Inessa Love, founder of Sassy Silver Surfers and advocate for active aging. Inessa discovered surfing at 50 and says it completely transformed her life—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

She’s now helping women all over the world see that it’s never too late to start something new, get stronger, and h...

Episode 51: We feel like we know our parents or older relatives inside and out—but what if there are entire chapters of their lives we've never heard about? Imagine being able to ask the right questions now, so you don’t miss the chance to understand their stories, lessons, and legacies.


In this heartfelt episode, I share why midlife is the perfect time to connect with the older generation in your family. From surprising stories about college rules in the 1960s to powerful questions about val...

Whether or not you've personally dealt with abuse, you most likely know someone who has. In this powerful episode of Mind Your Midlife, I talk with domestic abuse survivor and advocate Tiffiny Newton about how women over 40 and 50 can recognize the signs of abuse, protect their self confidence, and reclaim their joy. Tiffiny shares her personal journey of leaving an abusive relationship and transforming that pain into purpose—helping women spot red flags, set boundaries, and understand that r...

Ever feel like the number on your birth certificate doesn’t quite match how you feel inside? Imagine having a mindset shift that helps you embrace aging with confidence—without worrying about how others perceive you.

In this week's episode, Cheryl shares how redefining your age can help you unlock a sense of empowerment and freedom in midlife. Let's talk real age instead of chronological age and see how powerful the change can be.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

How to stop...

How do we raise confident young women in today's world? More importantly, how do we become the role models they need? Meet Nellie Harden, mother of four daughters and expert in helping women and girls build their foundation of self-worth. In this powerful episode, discover how our own journey with self-worth directly impacts the next generation of women leaders. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER: The vital things you need to create a foundation of self-worthWhy security ...

We’re diving into a topic today that no one really wants to think about but absolutely everyone needs to: estate planning. This episode is packed with must-know info that could make your life (and your loved ones’ lives) so much easier.

I’m joined by the amazing Andrea Bryk from Bryk Law, who’s here to break it all down in plain English and with a whole lot of compassion. We’re talking about:

📝 Why you need a will – Spoiler: No, you’re not too young or too single for this!

📑 The power of a po...