Loving that Midlife

Lori Buck
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Are you a woman navigating the sometimes beautiful - sometimes challenging -  season of midlife? If so, this podcast is for you! Together, we'll explore how to take control of your thoughts to take control of your life, how to parent teens and young adults, how to reconnect with your husband, how to discover the new you as you enter the next chapter of life, and much more.  Join me, Lori Buck, certified Christian life coach, for practical advice, relatable stories, and a community of women who get it. 

  1. 3d ago

    When Your Child's College Drop-Off Doesn’t Go the Way You Expected

    You pictured college drop-off a certain way. Maybe there would be tears, hugs, a meaningful goodbye, and a Hallmark-worthy moment with your child. But what if reality looks completely different? What if your child is anxious, distracted, excited to leave, or seems ready for you to go? What if the goodbye you've imagined for months lasts five minutes in a parking lot? In this episode of Loving That Midlife, we're talking about what to do when college drop-off doesn't meet your expectations—and how to handle your sadness and disappointment without making your child responsible for your emotions. I'll share a story about a mom who was so disappointed by her son's goodbye that she told him she was disappointed in him. It's a powerful example of what can happen when an unmet expectation becomes a judgment of our child's character. We'll talk about the difference between unvoiced expectations and unrealistic expectations, why your child's attitude is on them but your response is on you, and how to feel your emotions without asking your child to make you feel better. We'll also touch on what comes next when the house feels a little emptier—and the surprising realization that your child may not need you less. They may just need you differently. If you're navigating college drop-off, launching a child into adulthood, or struggling with the emotions that come when reality doesn't match what you hoped for, this episode is for you. If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend! And if you loved this episode, please rate the show and leave a review so others can find it, too.   You can also follow me on my socials: Instagram: @loribuckcoaching Facebook: Lori Buck Coaching Website: www.loribuckcoaching.com  Email: lori@loribuckcoaching.com

  2. Aug 5

    When Your Teen Is Leaving for College and Everything Gets Weird

    What happens when your teenager is getting ready to leave for college—and suddenly everything feels a little… weird? They’re excited to leave, but they’re also irritated, distant, argumentative, or picking fights with their siblings. You’re trying to soak up these “last few weeks” together, while also wondering why everyone seems to be getting on everyone else’s nerves. If you’ve experienced this, you may be familiar with soiling the nest—that strange season when a teenager seems to push you away just as they’re preparing to leave home. This year we’re looking at what happens when the whole family is navigating the transition. What about the siblings who are getting the emotional fallout? How do you hold boundaries while still giving your teenager grace? And how do you stop putting pressure on yourself to make these final weeks together perfectly memorable? We’ll talk about understanding your teen without excusing disrespect, giving them space without withdrawing emotionally, and keeping your focus on the long-term relationship you want with your adult child. And in this week’s Midlife Moment, I’m taking you along on my recent trip to England with my youngest daughter after her study abroad in Italy. Ten days, three cities, a LOT of walking, aching feet, British museums, trains, getting lost, and a surprising lesson in letting go of control—and embracing my role as a very happy passenger princess. Because whether your child is leaving for college or you’re simply navigating one of the many transitions of midlife, there’s something important to remember: The good doesn’t have to cancel out the hard. And the hard doesn’t mean something has gone wrong. Welcome to the 50/50 life.  If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend! And if you loved this episode, please rate the show and leave a review so others can find it, too.   You can also follow me on my socials: Instagram: @loribuckcoaching Facebook: Lori Buck Coaching Website: www.loribuckcoaching.com  Email: lori@loribuckcoaching.com

  3. Jul 15

    Wake Up to Your Own Life

    Last week, we talked about one of the biggest realizations of midlife: our days are numbered. So now what? Do we panic? Reinvent ourselves? Start checking off a bucket list? In this Season 1 finale of Loving That Midlife, Lori explores a quieter—and ultimately more meaningful—response. Instead of asking, "What do I have to get done today?" what if midlife invites us to ask, "What am I faithfully building with the life I've been given?" Through personal stories, timeless wisdom, and practical coaching, Lori shares why so many women spend years responding to everyone else's needs—and how midlife offers a beautiful opportunity to become intentional again. In this episode, you'll discover: Why realizing your days are numbered can become a gift instead of a fearThe difference between reacting to life and intentionally creating itHow your childhood dreams may have been fulfilled in ways you never expectedWhat cathedral builders can teach us about living a meaningful lifeWhy faithful stewardship is more freeing than chasing purposeHow ordinary, everyday choices become the foundation of a life well livedYou'll also hear encouragement from Micah 6:8, 1 Peter 4:10, and the beautiful image of planting an apple tree—even if you may never sit in its shade. If you've been wondering what's next in this season of life, this episode is an invitation to stop living by default and begin living with greater intention, one faithful day at a time. Because a meaningful life isn't something you find. It's something you faithfully build. This episode also marks the Season 1 finale of Loving That Midlife. Lori will be back in August with Season 2 and more conversations to help you navigate midlife with wisdom, hope, and purpose. If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend! And if you loved this episode, please rate the show and leave a review so others can find it, too.   You can also follow me on my socials: Instagram: @loribuckcoaching Facebook: Lori Buck Coaching Website: www.loribuckcoaching.com  Email: lori@loribuckcoaching.com

  4. Jul 8

    The Midlife Realization Nobody Talks About

    Have you ever caught yourself doing the math? Someone casually says, "Thirty years from now," and before you even realize it, your mind is calculating how old you'll be. If so, you're not alone. In this episode of Loving That Midlife, Lori explores a midlife realization that almost no one talks about: the moment when aging stops being an idea and starts feeling personal. This isn't an episode about fearing death or dreading getting older. It's about the surprising shift that happens in midlife when we become more aware that our days are finite—and how that awareness can actually lead us to live with greater gratitude, wisdom, and intention. In this episode, you'll discover: Why this realization often seems to arrive "all at once"The difference between knowing you're aging and truly feeling itWhy this experience isn't vanity—it's part of being humanWhat the ancient practice of memento mori can teach us about living wellHow Psalm 90's invitation to "number our days" changes the way we experience todayThe hope Christians have because Jesus has defeated sin, death, and the devilIf you've ever looked in the mirror and wondered where the years went, or found yourself unexpectedly grieving the loss of your youth, this conversation will remind you that you're not alone—and that perhaps this season isn't about fearing the future, but waking up to the gift of the present. Because maybe the goal isn't to stop noticing that our days are numbered. Maybe the goal is to let that awareness teach us just how precious today really is. If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend! And if you loved this episode, please rate the show and leave a review so others can find it, too.   You can also follow me on my socials: Instagram: @loribuckcoaching Facebook: Lori Buck Coaching Website: www.loribuckcoaching.com  Email: lori@loribuckcoaching.com

  5. Jul 1

    How Did We Get Here? When Your Marriage Changes After the Kids Leave

    Have you ever looked at your marriage and wondered, "How did we get here?" Maybe nothing is terribly wrong, but something feels different. The kids have grown up, the house is quieter, and now you have the space to notice changes in your relationship that were easy to overlook during the busy years of raising a family. In this episode, we're talking about why long marriages often feel different in midlife—and why that doesn't necessarily mean something is broken. We'll explore: Why resentment often builds slowly over years of sacrificeHow the stories we tell ourselves shape the way we experience our marriagesThe hidden cost of carrying everyone else's emotions while hiding our ownWhy emotional adulthood invites us to move from assumption to curiosityHow both you and your spouse are changing in midlife—and why that's an opportunity instead of a problemIf you've been feeling disconnected, frustrated, or simply wondering why your marriage feels different than it used to, this episode will encourage you to stop asking, "What's wrong with us?" and start asking a more hopeful question. Because sometimes the greatest gift you can give your marriage isn't fixing it. It's allowing yourself to be truly known. If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who might need the reminder that changing doesn't mean failing—it may simply mean you're entering a new season together. If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend! And if you loved this episode, please rate the show and leave a review so others can find it, too.   You can also follow me on my socials: Instagram: @loribuckcoaching Facebook: Lori Buck Coaching Website: www.loribuckcoaching.com  Email: lori@loribuckcoaching.com

  6. Jun 24

    Why You Don't Know What You Want Anymore (And How to Start Figuring It Out)

    For years, many women have been asking the same questions:  What needs to be done next? Who needs me? What's the priority?  Then midlife arrives, and suddenly a new question appears:  What do I want?  And surprisingly, many of us don't know how to answer it.  In this episode, Lori explores why so many midlife women struggle to identify their own desires, preferences, and dreams after years of focusing on responsibilities, caregiving, and taking care of everyone else.  You'll learn:   Why decision fatigue is real in midlife  How years of responsibility can disconnect us from our own preferences  Why "I don't know" may not be the whole story  A powerful coaching question that can help you uncover what you really want  Practical ways to reconnect with curiosity, interests, and possibility  Why figuring out what you want doesn't require a midlife crisis  If you've ever felt stuck, uncertain, or disconnected from your own desires, this episode will help you understand why—and show you how to start listening to yourself again.   Because maybe the question isn't, "What's wrong with me?"   Maybe the question is, "What would I say if I did know?"   If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend! And if you loved this episode, please rate the show and leave a review so others can find it, too.   You can also follow me on my socials: Instagram: @loribuckcoaching Facebook: Lori Buck Coaching Website: www.loribuckcoaching.com  Email: lori@loribuckcoaching.com

  7. Jun 17

    Why Midlife Feels So Lonely (Even When You're Surrounded by People)

    Why do so many women feel lonely in midlife—even when they're surrounded by people? In this episode of Loving That Midlife, Lori explores the surprising reasons loneliness often shows up during the empty nest and midlife years. Sometimes the problem isn't a lack of people. Sometimes it's the loss of the roles, routines, and connections that once filled our days. You'll learn:  Why friendship feels different in midlife  How major life transitions can create unexpected loneliness  The thought patterns that can make loneliness worse  Why being needed is not the same as being known  Three practical ways to create more connection in this season of life If you've ever looked around at a full life and still felt disconnected, this episode will help you understand what's really happening—and what you can do next. As always, Lori combines practical coaching tools, encouragement, and a little midlife humor to help you navigate this season with more confidence and intention. If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend! And if you loved this episode, please rate the show and leave a review so others can find it, too.   You can also follow me on my socials: Instagram: @loribuckcoaching Facebook: Lori Buck Coaching Website: www.loribuckcoaching.com  Email: lori@loribuckcoaching.com

  8. Jun 10

    What 55 Episodes Taught Me About Midlife Women

    One year. Fifty-five episodes. Countless conversations with women navigating midlife.  When I started Loving That Midlife, I hoped to encourage women through the challenges of this season. What I didn't expect was how much I would learn from all of you.  In this special anniversary episode, I'm sharing the biggest patterns I've noticed after a year of podcasting, coaching, and talking with midlife women. From emotional overload and identity shifts to grief, people-pleasing, and self-criticism, we'll explore what women are really struggling with—and why I have more hope than ever.  If you've ever wondered whether you're doing midlife "right," this episode is a reminder that you're probably doing better than you think.  In this episode, you'll learn:   Why so many midlife women feel emotionally exhausted  The difference between failing and grieving  How midlife exposes patterns that have been there all along  Why women are often their own harshest critics  What gives me hope after a year of conversations with women just like you  Plus, I'll share a recent anniversary trip to Alaska that reminded me of one of the most important lessons of midlife: life is rarely all good or all bad—it's usually both.   Whether you've been listening since Episode 1 or you're brand new to the podcast, thank you for being part of this community. Here's to another year of learning to love the life we're living right now. If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend! And if you loved this episode, please rate the show and leave a review so others can find it, too.   You can also follow me on my socials: Instagram: @loribuckcoaching Facebook: Lori Buck Coaching Website: www.loribuckcoaching.com  Email: lori@loribuckcoaching.com

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Are you a woman navigating the sometimes beautiful - sometimes challenging -  season of midlife? If so, this podcast is for you! Together, we'll explore how to take control of your thoughts to take control of your life, how to parent teens and young adults, how to reconnect with your husband, how to discover the new you as you enter the next chapter of life, and much more.  Join me, Lori Buck, certified Christian life coach, for practical advice, relatable stories, and a community of women who get it. 

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  • Creator
    Lori Buck
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Loving that Midlife
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    Loving that Midlife

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