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

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

The other week, I hit a wall.Not a dramatic, tear-streaked meltdown kind of wall—more like a quietly simmering frustration that seeps out in sighs and snappy replies  kind of wall. My husband, Bryan was traveling (again).I was juggling three kids, building my business, managing my mom’s appointments, trying to keep up with school emails, dinner plans, and oh—apparently, my dog needs a dental cleaning too. My plate was officially full.Actually, it wasn’t a plate anymore. It wa

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If you're in the Sandwich Generation — caring for your children, aging parents, and somehow still managing your own life — you know what...

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