The Midlife Renewal Podcast
by jessleigh130
Welcome to The Midlife Renewal Podcast — where faith, hormones, health, and real-life collide in the most honest and hope-filled way. Join us each week as we laugh, learn, and navigate the wild middle years together—from perimenopause and burnout to chasing dreams, rebuilding confidence, and rediscovering who God created us to be. If you’re craving a fresh start, deeper purpose, and a community of women who get it, you’re in the right place. This is your space to breathe, reset, and rise again!
Episodes
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From Panic to Purpose: Midlife Anxiety, Faith & Freedom
Hosts Jess and Amy share candid stories about living with severe anxiety, childhood trauma, and the ups and downs of medication, motherhood, and faith during midlife. This episode blends practical tips, hard-won hope, and encouragement to help women move from stuck to strong—finding support,...
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Lucky 13: Midlife, Rest & Real Talk
Jess and Amy catch up on episode 13 of the Midlife Renewal Podcast — sharing laughs and real-life moments about being overwhelmed, family illness, sleep struggles, and the importance of slowing down and listening to your body. They talk about seasonal energy shifts, setting boundaries, making…
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Exhausted Moms, Real Talk: Boundaries, Burnout & Breakthroughs
In episode 12 of the Midlife Renewal Podcast, hosts Jess and Amy unpack the exhaustion of motherhood, the pressure of overbooked family schedules, and the hidden resentments that can come from complex childhoods — especially growing up in ministry. They candidly discuss anxiety, mental health,...
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Midlife Moves: Make Exercise Non‑Negotiable
Episode 9 kicks off with a celebratory update about a potential building renovation, then shifts to an open conversation about fitness struggles in midlife. The hosts discuss motivation, the importance of daily movement and strength training, small sustainable habits, and how regular exercise...
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Called but Conflicted: When God’s Dream Meets Your Spouse’s No
In this episode Jess shares a God-given dream to buy and renovate an old building while her husband hesitates, and she and Amy unpack how to discern calling versus impulse, give grace to partners, and navigate differing visions in marriage. They talk prayerful waiting, timing, compromise, and...
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Books, Conviction, and Social Media: Guarding the Midlife Mind
Jess and Amy chat about the tension between enjoying fiction and honoring Christian convictions, the restorative power of rest during snowy days, and the emotional toll of divisive social media. They share personal reading habits, how they handle graphic content, and the need to guard hearts…
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Tattooed Faith: Deconstructing Church Rules
Jess and Amy discuss deconstructing religious rules about tattoos, wrestling with personal conviction, and how faith guides decisions around yoga, meditation, and body choices. They also explore being "planted" in community, trusting God through disappointments, and defining wellness as alignment...
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Perimenopause Uncovered: The Wild Symptoms No One Told You About
In Episode 5, hosts Jess and Amy talk candidly about perimenopause—its surprising and varied symptoms (from low libido and sleep trouble to weight gain, phantom smells, brain fog, and mood changes) and why hormone testing can help. They share personal stories, advice for communicating with...
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1 Welcome to Midlife Renewal: Perimenopause, Hormones, and Real Life
Welcome to the Midlife Renewal Podcast!
About this show
Welcome to The Midlife Renewal Podcast — where faith, hormones, health, and real-life collide in the most honest and hope-filled way. Join us each week as we laugh, learn, and navigate the wild middle years together—from perimenopause and burnout to chasing dreams, rebuilding confidence, and rediscovering who God created us to be. If you’re craving a fresh start, deeper purpose, and a community of women who get it, you’re in the right place. This is your space to breathe, reset, and rise again!
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jessleigh130
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