If you’ve ever found yourself screaming “SMILE!” at your family during the annual Christmas card photo while simultaneously questioning every life choice you’ve ever made… welcome, friend. You are one of us. And this week on the Middle Age Management podcast, Bryan and I dove straight into the belly of the holiday beast — expectations, childhood scars, the obsession with “magic,” and why the Joneses are absolutely faking it. 🎁 Why Do Holidays Bring Out Everything ? Say the

You ever have one of those weeks where everything feels just a little off — like even the dog is testing your patience? That was my week. The kind where your kids forget every boundary you’ve ever set, your spouse is out of town (which somehow makes it worse), and you start to wonder if maybe the moon really is  messing with your energy. I’m usually a total Care Bear — sunshine, empathy, hugs for everyone — but this week? Not so much. I was snappy, short, and even Rufus, our

The other day, I was sitting at my desk, staring at my laptop — juggling book edits, social posts, and about 47 open tabs — when I made the mistake of opening Instagram. I follow a lot of other entrepreneurs and creators, and lately, I’ve watched some of them blow up. Their podcasts are charting, their products are selling out, and their follower counts are climbing faster than my caffeine intake. And I’ll be honest — I’m genuinely happy for them. They inspire me. They’re pro