Menopause, Microphones & Midnight Maven and Why I Walked Away from My First Podcast

Send us Fan MailWhat do scorching Texas heat, Walmart runs, microphone mishaps, and a complete podcast rebrand have in common? More than you'd think.In this candid episode of Midnight Maven, Jamie and Kristal kick things off with plenty of laughs about surviving the summer heat, wrestling with podcast equipment, and embracing the chaos that comes with creating something new. But beneath the humor is a much deeper conversation.Jamie shares the deeply personal story behind why she made the difficult decision to walk away from her first podcast, Judy's Daughter: The Jamie Goode Story. What began as a way to process the trauma surrounding her mother's disappearance eventually became emotionally overwhelming, forcing her to choose healing over reliving the past.That decision led to the birth of Midnight Maven—a podcast created to celebrate women, amplify their voices, and provide a safe space for honest conversations about life, business, creativity, music, and everything in between.In this episode, we talk about:Why Jamie walked away from her first podcastHow trauma can affect your mental and physical healthThe inspiration behind the name Midnight MavenWhat it means to be a "Maven"Building a community where women feel seen, heard, and supportedPlus, plenty of real-life laughs about Texas heat, Walmart adventures, and podcast growing pains.Whether you're navigating a new chapter, healing from the past, building a business, or simply looking for authentic conversations, you're in the right place.Welcome to Midnight Maven.🎙️ New episodes every week.#MidnightMavenPodcast #WomenSupportingWomen #Podcast #Entrepreneur #WomenInBusiness #WomenInMusic #HealingJourney #TexasWomen #CreativeEntrepreneur #RealConversationsSupport the show🎙️ The Midnight Maven PodcastReal  Women. Real Conversations.  Zero Judgement.Hosted by Jamie Goode and Kristal Baith, The Midnight Maven Podcast is where sarcasm meets real life. From menopause meltdowns and midlife reinventions to entrepreneurship, relationships, mental health, photography, embarrassing stories, and the occasional completely unhinged rabbit hole... nothing is off limits.Some episodes will make you laugh until you cry.Some might actually make you cry.Most will somehow do both.If you've ever looked at your best friend and thought, "We probably shouldn't say this out loud..." ...welcome home.🌙 Stay Connected📌 Website:https://www.midnightmavenpodcast.com📌 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TheMidnightMaven📌 Instagram:@MidnightMavenPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/ksb.225/?hl=en📌 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@MidnightMavenPodcast🎧 New episodes every week!Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts—and don't forget to leave a review if we've ever made you laugh in public.Because life's too short to take yourself seriously......and therapy would've been cheaper.© 2026 Jamie Goode Studios, LLC. All Rights Reserved.