
Episode #22
Episode 22: Envy in Midlife
In this episode of Midlife Confidential, Julie and Jenny dig into one of the most relatable feelings of midlife: envy. Using anonymous listener poll data, they unpack what women in midlife are secretly jealous of. From luxury vacations and effortless travel, to changing bodies, GLP-1 culture, dream homes, free time, and financial freedom. Along the way, they explore the difference between envy and jealousy, how social media amplifies comparison, and why so many of us feel stuck chasing shifting goals. But the conversation doesn’t stop at envy. We also flipped the script and asked what people might secretly envy about their own life. From strong marriages and close-knit families to quiet vacations and financial flexibility, the “gloat” responses reveal that everyone’s life has trade-offs, and that what looks enviable from the outside often hides a very different reality. Funny, honest, and deeply relatable, this episode is a reminder that midlife comparison is normal, but it doesn’t have to run the show.






