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Hosted by Jamila E. Gomez · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 18 episodes
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A podcast for Black women in midlife navigating identity, emotional healing, and self-discovery.The Messy Middle is where real conversations happen about boundaries, growth, and becoming the woman you can respect.If you’re figuring out who you are now, not who you had to be, this space is for you.
Jamila E. Gomez hosts The Messy Middle: A Podcast for Black Women Navigating Midlife and Identity, a education show with 18 episodes published.
The middle of a life transition is often longer than we expect. In the Season 2 finale, Jamila reflects on what it means to live in the in-between — after things have changed, but before anything feels resolved.This epis
In this episode of The Messy Middle, Season 2, Jamila sits down with special guest, Elle, to explore a rarely discussed experience — what it’s like to achieve wins, reach milestones, and make progress with no cheering se
Forgiveness isn’t the same as forgetting — and it isn’t a one-time decision. In this episode, Jamila explores what forgiveness really looks like when the hurt still lives in your body, your memory, and your boundaries.Th
This episode digs into the pressure Black women carry when we’re expected to be “strong,” unbreakable, and always okay — even when we’re exhausted. We’re talking about the stereotypes that shape how we’re treated, how we
Life transitions don’t just change your circumstances — they force you to rebuild how you see yourself, your future, and your possibilities. In this episode of The Messy Middle, we’re talking about how Black women are us
In this episode, we’re talking about the moments when naming your needs doesn’t just feel vulnerable — it feels risky. The kind of risky that makes your chest tighten, your voice hesitate, and your mind wonder what might
This episode digs into what it means to keep moving when you don’t know the answer, the timing, or what comes next. We talk about the tension of waiting, the fear that rises in the unknown, and the courage it takes to sh
Starting over in your 40s can feel overwhelming, especially when life doesn’t look the way you expected. This episode explores what it means to begin again, rebuild, and move forward in midlife. Starting over in your 40s
Dating after emotional hurt can feel complicated, especially when past experiences still linger. This episode explores what it means to open yourself up again, rebuild trust, and navigate relationships differently in mid
Outgrowing your faith can feel disorienting, especially when it once shaped who you were. This episode explores what it means to question, release, and redefine your beliefs in midlife. This episode dives into the quiet,
This episode explores what it feels like to create and show up without being seen or recognized. If you’re a woman in midlife navigating invisibility, discouragement, and the tension of continuing anyway, this conversati
This episode explores what it feels like to be partially healed after a breakup and why some emotions don’t fully go away. If you’re a woman in midlife navigating heartbreak, lingering attachment, and emotional recovery,
Outgrowing friendships in adulthood can feel confusing, especially when nothing “bad” happened. This episode is for women navigating changing relationships, emotional distance, and growth in midlife. Some friendships don
This episode explores the emotional and mental cost of doing what you love, especially when it stops feeling light. If you’re a woman in midlife navigating burnout, pressure, and the reality behind your passion, this con
This episode explores the pressure to stay connected to family and what it looks like to set boundaries anyway. If you’re a woman in midlife navigating guilt, expectations, and complicated family dynamics, this conversat
This episode explores what it really feels like to be in progress and why feeling stuck doesn’t always mean you’re not moving. If you’re a woman in midlife navigating uncertainty, growth, and frustration with where you a
This episode introduces The Messy Middle and what it means to be in a season of starting over and figuring things out. If you’re a woman in midlife navigating change, uncertainty, and identity shifts, this conversation w
Welcome to The Messy Middle—the podcast that holds space for all the in-between moments. This isn’t about healing perfectly or thriving nonstop. It’s about navigating the parts of life that don’t have easy answers. In th
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The Messy Middle: A Podcast for Black Women Navigating Midlife and Identity is hosted by Jamila E. Gomez. The show is categorised under education (self improvement) and has published 18 episodes.
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