Midlife Moms Pod

Midlife Moms Pod
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Midlife Moms Pod is a podcast created by two friends, Melanie and Allison. We explore a variety of topics, focusing on our experiences with marriage, motherhood, and everything in between. As older moms of elementary school-aged kids, we dive into weekly discussions about the joys and challenges of being a wife, mom, friend, sister, and daughter. Our aim is to offer a lighthearted perspective on navigating the chaos of midlife while raising school-aged children. Tune in for new episodes each week! Follow us on Instagram @midlifemomspod.

  1. Hurricane Prep and Beyond

    10/17/2024

    Hurricane Prep and Beyond

    This week Melanie and Allison dive into the world of "Doomsday" prepping and disaster readiness. They share personal experiences and practical tips on preparing emergency kits without breaking the bank. From discussing essential items like rice and pasta to exploring the use of tools like life straws and jet boils, they cover comprehensive prepping strategies. Listen as they talk about lessons learned from natural disasters, the importance of staying cool in hot climates, and managing power and water outages. They also provide light-hearted banter on stockpiling everyday items and offer advice on planning for pets. Join them for an informative and humorous take on staying prepared for any event. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Midlife Mom's Pod 00:37 Hurricane Stories and Alligator Encounters 02:13 The Importance of Emergency Kits 03:38 Starting Your Own Doomsday Prep 05:37 Building a Cost-Effective Emergency Kit 07:39 Essential Items for Your Prep Kit 13:07 Surviving Without Power 17:41 Personal Experiences with Doomsday Prepping 23:54 Dehydrating and Storing Food 25:49 Exploring Emergency Food Options 27:52 Packing Your Own Emergency Food Buckets 31:36 Essential Items for Emergency Kits 34:19 Practical Tips for Emergency Preparedness 41:27 Final Thoughts and Advice Send us a text message. Find Midlife Moms Pod on Apple Podcasts or wherever you find your podcasts. You can also find us Buzzsprout where we have a full listing of all our episodes, Instagram (@midlifemomspod), and Facebook. Listen, like, and subscribe! We hope you enjoy the show!

    39 min
  2. The Power of Words - What We Say to Our Kids

    10/01/2024

    The Power of Words - What We Say to Our Kids

    This week, Melanie and Allison dive into the common phrases we say to our children that might be more problematic than we realize. They share personal anecdotes and discuss the impact of these phrases on their kids. From exploring different parenting styles to reflecting on their own experiences, they offer insights and tips on how to communicate more effectively with our little ones. Tune in for an engaging and heartfelt conversation that every parent can relate to! Information provided in this episode is credited to parents.com, specifically "These Common Phrases Said to Kids Are Actually Problematic," published 8/27/2024. Written by Michelle Crouch and reviewed by Laura Anderson, PhD. Sources: When Parents' Praise Inflates, Children's Self-Esteem Deflates. Child Dev. 2017. The Truth About Child Abduction Statistics in 2024. Safeatlast. 2024. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and Chit Chat 03:41 Parent Categories 06:11 What Type of Parent are You? 09:23 "Great Job" 13:34 "Practice Makes Perfect" 15:49 "You're OK" 19:38 "I'm on a Diet" 23:45 "We Can't Afford That" 28:30 "Don't Talk to Strangers" 32:57 "Be Careful!" 35:57 "No Dessert Unless You Finish Dinner" 41:40 "Let Me Help" 44:20 Benefits of Showing Off Your Kids' Artwork Send us a text message. Find Midlife Moms Pod on Apple Podcasts or wherever you find your podcasts. You can also find us Buzzsprout where we have a full listing of all our episodes, Instagram (@midlifemomspod), and Facebook. Listen, like, and subscribe! We hope you enjoy the show!

    49 min
  3. Birthdays, Doctor Visits, and Kids Driving — Oh My!

    09/24/2024

    Birthdays, Doctor Visits, and Kids Driving — Oh My!

    In this week's episode, Melanie and Allison celebrate Melanie's birthday which coincides with some doctor visits. As Melanie's birthday week kicks off, we emphasize the necessity of regularly scheduled medical visits and talk about our experiences with ultrasounds, mammograms, colonoscopies and more. Plus, we ponder the likelihood of our 7-year-olds driving to Target. To wrap things up, we chat about the incredible Sheriff Grady Judd and his no-nonsense approach in Polk County. Come join us for some laughs! Show notes: Prenuvo Website Polk County Sheriff Facebook Page Polk County Sheriff Website Send us a text message. Find Midlife Moms Pod on Apple Podcasts or wherever you find your podcasts. You can also find us Buzzsprout where we have a full listing of all our episodes, Instagram (@midlifemomspod), and Facebook. Listen, like, and subscribe! We hope you enjoy the show!

    48 min
  4. Unplugged: Parenting in a Digital World

    09/10/2024

    Unplugged: Parenting in a Digital World

    This week Melanie and Allison discuss the impact of screen time on kids. We're talking all kinds of screen time - ipads, tablets, computers, TV - you name it! Allison shares her personal experiences with social media, including seeing some bizarre online content and social media trends that tend to be time-sucking and distracting. We share some strategies we use for managing our children's screen time, including limiting iPad use and promoting non-screen activities.  In the end, it's all about maintaining a balanced lifestyle amidst the competition we moms face with screen time. 00:42 Discussing Screen Time and Its Effects 02:19 Social Media Convo Begins 06:02 Managing Kids' Screen Time 10:03 Screen Time Rules and Recommendations 13:28 Bizarre Online Content 18:50 Finding Good Content 20:38 Going Through Social Media Detox 23:23 College Fashion Trends Send us a text message. Find Midlife Moms Pod on Apple Podcasts or wherever you find your podcasts. You can also find us Buzzsprout where we have a full listing of all our episodes, Instagram (@midlifemomspod), and Facebook. Listen, like, and subscribe! We hope you enjoy the show!

    27 min
  5. Our Favorite Things

    09/03/2024

    Our Favorite Things

    This week, Melanie and Allison catch up on life events and share their favorite things. They discuss their recent challenges in keeping up with 'The Bachelorette' episodes, switching gears to focus on their original podcast purpose: sharing tips and insights about life as midlife moms. They delve into various favorite items, including Turkish towels, Differin gel, Alexapure water filtration system, footwear, skincare products from Clinique, hair accessories, and Young Living's Gentle Baby essential oil. Tune in for a mix of practical tips, product recommendations, and personal anecdotes from the hosts. Timestamps: 01:44 Favorite Things: Turkish Towels 05:17 Favorite Things: Differin Daily Brightening Exfoliator 09:10 Favorite Things: Alexapure Pro Water Filtration System 12:00 Favorite Things: Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Overnight Mask 15:43 Favorite Things: Roxy Tennis Shoes 16:46 Favorite Things: Birkenstocks 20:56 Favorite Hair Accessories 25:54 Essential Oils for Relaxation 30:15 Cozy Slipper Socks Resource Information: We talked about these products on this podcast. Please note we are not sponsored by, nor are we getting any paid compensation for promoting these products. Link to Hello Peshtemal Turkish Beach Towel Link to Differin Daily Brightening Exfoliator Link to Alexapure Pro Water Filtration System Link to Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Overnight Mask Link to Roxy Women's Bayshore Slip on Shoe Sneaker Link to Allison's Birkenstocks Link to Teenitor Hair Bun Shaper Set Link to Anezus 54 pcs Hair Ties for Girls and Women Link to Melanie's Hair Clip Link to Allison's Hair Clip Send us a text message. Find Midlife Moms Pod on Apple Podcasts or wherever you find your podcasts. You can also find us Buzzsprout where we have a full listing of all our episodes, Instagram (@midlifemomspod), and Facebook. Listen, like, and subscribe! We hope you enjoy the show!

    34 min
  6. The Bachelorette Episodes 5 & 6 - A Midlife Moms Pod Review

    08/26/2024

    The Bachelorette Episodes 5 & 6 - A Midlife Moms Pod Review

    This week Melanie and Allison continue their review of Season 21 of The Bachelorette. In this episode, Jenn and her men explore Seattle on Episodes 5 and 6.  If you have been watching this show for a while, like Melanie, or you're brand new to The Bachelorette, like Allison, or you don't have time to watch this crazy show, let us recap it for you! We talk about everything from Jenn's fashion to her dates and their locations and sometimes get a little judgy. Please note: spoilers are given since we discuss which men Jenn keeps and which ones are sent packing to go home. Send us a text message. Find Midlife Moms Pod on Apple Podcasts or wherever you find your podcasts. You can also find us Buzzsprout where we have a full listing of all our episodes, Instagram (@midlifemomspod), and Facebook. Listen, like, and subscribe! We hope you enjoy the show!

    1h 17m
  7. The Bachelorette Episodes 3 & 4 - A Midlife Moms Pod Review

    08/20/2024

    The Bachelorette Episodes 3 & 4 - A Midlife Moms Pod Review

    This week Melanie and Allison continue their review of Season 21 of The Bachelorette. In this episode, Jenn and her men explore New Zealand on Episodes 3 and 4.  If you have been watching this show for a while, like Melanie, or you're brand new to The Bachelorette, like Allison, or you don't have time to watch this crazy show, let us recap it for you! We talk about everything from Jenn's fashion to her dates and their locations and sometimes get a little judgy. Please note: spoilers are given since we discuss which men Jenn keeps and which ones are sent packing to go home. Send us a text message. Find Midlife Moms Pod on Apple Podcasts or wherever you find your podcasts. You can also find us Buzzsprout where we have a full listing of all our episodes, Instagram (@midlifemomspod), and Facebook. Listen, like, and subscribe! We hope you enjoy the show!

    1h 9m
  8. The Bachelorette Episodes 1 & 2 - A Midlife Moms Pod Review

    07/31/2024

    The Bachelorette Episodes 1 & 2 - A Midlife Moms Pod Review

    This week Melanie and Allison begin their review of Season 21 of The Bachelorette. Can you believe that Allison has NEVER watched a season of this show? Melanie can't and, as such, has begged and pleaded for her co-host to get in on the game. Listen in as they give a recap of the show and their thoughts on each man that begs for Jenn Tran's attention (and affection). Whether you're a seasoned Bachelorette watcher or new to the show, you'll laugh along with these midlife moms and their takes on dating and courting in 2024. We discuss Episode 1 and Jenn's introduction to "the guys," choosing our top and bottom 3. The second half discusses Episode 2 and the first and second date cards. NOTE: There are spoilers as we discuss who she eliminates and who gets a rose. Be warned. Send us a text message. Find Midlife Moms Pod on Apple Podcasts or wherever you find your podcasts. You can also find us Buzzsprout where we have a full listing of all our episodes, Instagram (@midlifemomspod), and Facebook. Listen, like, and subscribe! We hope you enjoy the show!

    49 min
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Midlife Moms Pod is a podcast created by two friends, Melanie and Allison. We explore a variety of topics, focusing on our experiences with marriage, motherhood, and everything in between. As older moms of elementary school-aged kids, we dive into weekly discussions about the joys and challenges of being a wife, mom, friend, sister, and daughter. Our aim is to offer a lighthearted perspective on navigating the chaos of midlife while raising school-aged children. Tune in for new episodes each week! Follow us on Instagram @midlifemomspod.

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