Happy in The Middle, a Podcast for Christian Midlife Women

#130. How to Increase Your Love-Ability

Love is something we all crave, -but what if we’ve been thinking about it backwards? In this episode, we explore one of the most life-changing emotional skills you can develop: your love-ability, -your ability to create,

#129 Life Lessons from the Book of Esther | Faith, Courage, Identity & Purpose

Have you ever wondered if God is still guiding your life… even when you can’t clearly see Him working? In this episode of Happy in the Middle, I’m sharing one of my favorite stories from the Old Testament, - the story of

#128 How to Get Anything You Want by Building Self-Trust

In today’s episode, we’re talking about one of the most important skills you can develop as a woman: self-trust. So many women believe they need more discipline, more motivation, or more confidence in order to create the

#127 Some Favorite Coaching Tools with Special Guests, Tanya Hale and Brooke Oniki

#126. You’re Not Having a Bad Day -Here’s What’s Really Happening

Do you ever feel like one small thing can throw off your entire day? In this episode, we’re diving into the truth about “bad days”—and why they’re not actually caused by your circumstances, but by the meaning your brain

#125 10 Relationship Mistakes That Sabotage Connection

Are you unknowingly sabotaging your relationship? In this powerful episode, we’re diving into the top 10 losing strategies in relationships, -the subtle but destructive patterns that block connection, create resentment,

#124 Finding Fault: How Criticism Harms Your Relationships and Emotional Health

Have you ever started out loving your job, your marriage, your neighbor, -or even your kids, only to slowly become irritated by everything they say or do? In this week’s episode of Happy in the Middle, we’re talking abou

#123 Stop Assuming and Practice Peace

Hello my beautiful friend, and welcome back. Today we’re talking about one of the biggest hidden peace-stealers in our lives: assumptions. So many of our painful emotions begin with the stories we create in our minds: as

#122 Healthy Validation in Marriage: The Christlike Skill That Builds Trust After Conflict

Why does validation feel so hard in marriage, -even when we deeply love our spouse? In this faith-based marriage episode, we’re breaking down one of the most important intimacy-building skills couples can learn: healthy

#121 Five Fresh Ways to Reset Your Life This Spring

Are you ready for a fresh start this spring, but without the pressure to overhaul your entire life? In this episode, I’m sharing 5 gentle, powerful ways to reset your life this spring so you can feel more energized, peac

#120 Attatchement Styles Part 2, Now That I know, What do I do?

Now that you understand attachment styles… what do you actually do with that information? In Part 2 of this powerful series, we move beyond awareness and into real-life application, -so you can stop repeating painful rel

#119 Attachment Styles (Part 1): Why You React the Way You Do in Relationships

Have you ever wondered why you react the way you do in your relationship? -Why some people crave closeness, while others pull away when things get emotional? In this episode, we break down attachment theory and the four

#118 How to Become a Full and Equal Partner in Your Marriage

Are you truly an equal partner in your marriage, - or have you quietly been shrinking, over-functioning, or tying your worth to productivity? In this episode, we unpack what the Bible actually teaches about equality in m

#118 Sick Day Replay! Look at Your Spouse with Fresh Eyes

I have no voice today, so I’m bringing back a fan favorite! Have you unknowingly developed “marriage cataracts”? In long-term relationships, it’s easy to slip into focusing on what frustrates us instead of what first dre

#117 How to Stop Rushing In to Save Your Adult Children

Do you ever feel torn between helping your adult child… and stepping back so they can grow? In today’s episode, we talk about one of the hardest parts of parenting grown children: knowing when to help and when to let the

#116 The Painful Cycle Every Healthy Marriage Goes Through, Over and Over Again

Every healthy marriage moves through predictable stages of contentment, tension, and growth, -yet many couples panic when conflict appears, assuming something is wrong. In today’s conversation, we explore why marriage st

#115 What Is Eros Energy, and Why Your Marriage Needs More of It

If your marriage feels emotionally flat, disconnected, or stuck, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about Eros energy vs Thanos energy in marriage, -two powerful forces that shape desire, emotional intimacy

#114 One Foot In, One Foot Out: The Hidden Pain of Straddling in Marriage

Are you still married. but no longer fully in your marriage? In this episode, we talk about one of the most painful and unspoken places many women find themselves in: straddling. That exhausting emotional limbo where you

#113. Who Are You in Your Relationship, and do You Like it?

Who you are in your relationship matters more than you may realize. In this episode, we explore the concept of your relationship identity, -how you see yourself, who you believe you are, and the role you unconsciously pl

#112 Why You Argue About the Same Thing, Over and Over Again

Have you ever thought, “How are we still arguing about this?” You’ve talked it through. You’ve explained yourself. Y ou’ve tried to be patient. And yet… the same argument keeps resurfacing. In this episode, we explore wh