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Welcome to Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife—your go-to podcast for real talk, real stories, and real inspiration. Think of this as a heart-to-heart with your best girlfriends, where we dive into everything midlife throws our way—from weight struggles and hormone rollercoasters to navigating divorce, rediscovering purpose, and even getting back into the dating scene. Who better to learn from than our girlfriends? Each week, we bring you heartfelt conversations with real women who’ve faced adversity, shown resilience, and found the strength to thrive. Whether you’re approaching midlife, knee-deep in it, or coming out on the other side, this podcast is for you.I’m your host, Cathy Matthynssens, wife of 22 years to Marcus, mom to Logan and Colin, dog mom, a full time realtor in my hometown of Colorado Springs, a counselor, friend to many, sister, daughter, and the list goes on. I am 47 years young and in the thick of navigating all the changes that come with midlife. Together, we’ll tackle
Cathy Matthynssens hosts Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife Podcast, a education show with 37 episodes published.
Today’s guest, Adrian Mamikonian, is the epitome of grace, grit, and growth—and she’s walking proof that midlife reinvention is not only possible, it’s powerful. Adrian is a 46-year-old mom of four (yes, four kids in fou
Episode 35: Your 31-Day Belief & Gratitude Walk Challenge Hey friend, and welcome back to The Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife — a space where we do real life together. Today’s episode is a solo one with just me, Cathy, and
In this episode of Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife, I sit down with the inspiring Katie Sevenants, a 62-years-young serial entrepreneur, proud mom and Gigi to three, and the woman behind The Midlife Makeover. We talk about
✨ In this heartfelt Dear Cathy episode, Cathy welcomes back her dear friend Ravyn Robinson-Barco for a powerful follow-up to Episode 32. After sharing her story of surviving a car accident and stepping into her calling a
What if a near-fatal car accident was the divine interruption you didn’t know you needed? In this powerful and soul-stirring episode, Cathy sits down with healer, mom of 3, and former military finance professional Ravyn
Hey friend — this week’s episode is a soul-stirrer. I’m joined by one of my best friends, Kristin Jaramillo, and let me tell you, this conversation is rich with wisdom, perspective, and real-life resilience. From raising
Hey friend, This week’s episode hits deep. I sit down with my dear friend, powerhouse creative, and solo mom of three, Juli Forde to talk about what it really looks like to start over. From navigating a military marriage
This week’s episode is extra special—because I’ve finally convinced my husband, Marcus, to sit down for a real, unfiltered conversation on the podcast (yes, whiskey was involved 😆). Together, we dive deep into: 💬 What
This week, I sat down in person with one of my best friends, Stephanie Richard, for a super fun, totally real, and refreshingly unfiltered edition of our Dear Cathy series. And this time? We filmed it in the studio! Step
In today’s powerful episode of Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife, I sit down with my dear friend Angie Liddle—pediatric physical therapist, adoptive mama, and fierce cycle-breaker—to share a story that is raw, resilient, and
This episode of Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife podcast is a reupload of an incredible interview with my dear friend, Tara Renze. She is someone who’s been such a big part of my journey and her message is so powerful I wan
This one’s just you and me, heart-to-heart. 😊 With school winding down and summer activity schedules already filling up the calendar for so many, I know how chaotic this season can feel. In today’s solo episode I’m shar
In this episode of Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife podcast, I’m sitting down with the inspiring and multifaceted Mandy Mashaney, and let me tell you—this conversation is a ride through resilience, reinvention, and real-dea
In this episode of Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife podcast, I’m joined by the powerhouse Krystal Stearns—a single mom of four, one of the top female loan officers in the country, and a total wealth-building boss. We’re tal
In this episode of Girlfriend's Guide to Midlife podcast, I’m sitting down with my amazing guest, Lindsay Aho—a 41-year-old single mom of two, entrepreneur, and the author of Redefining Grace. Lindsay shares her powerful
In this episode of Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife podcast, I’m sitting down with my dear friend Andrea from Colorado Springs—someone I deeply admire for her honesty, strength, and willingness to share the real stuff most
In this episode of Girlfriend's Guide to Midlife podcast, I’m chatting with the amazing Ashley Malik—a midlife mom from Highlands Ranch, Colorado, who has completely transformed her life (and body!) after 50. Ashley’s st
In this special solo episode, I’m pressing pause to catch up—just you and me, girlfriend. 💛 We’ve had some amazing conversations over the past three months, and I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what’s been shared
In this episode, Cathy sits down with the incredible Laura Taylor, a breast cancer survivor from Orlando who was diagnosed at just 37 years old. Laura shares what those early days were like—how she navigated the emotiona
Let’s be real… perimenopause can feel like a wild ride no one warned us about. 🙃 In this episode, I’m opening up about my own struggles with perimenopause—insomnia, brain fog, crushing exhaustion—you name it. And if you
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