Midlife Moms Podcast

Midlife Moms

Friends and fellow authors Brenda Yoder and Amelia Rhodes offer encouragement, resources, and practical advice to help moms thrive in midlife. From raising and releasing children, tweens and teens, parenting young adults, caring for aging parents, to caring for your own health, moms in midlife feel the pressure to do and be it all for everyone. Join us as we talk about caring for yourself, keeping healthy relationships, and growing your faith in the middle of it all. You're not alone!

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S6E1 (Re)Launch and Back to School

Midlife Moms Podcast

09/23/24 • 28 min

In this conversation, Brenda and Amelia catch up on all that midlife throws at you in a short span of time and how disorientating it can be. From sending kids back to college to starting (another) senior year to helping young adults adjust to a new season, no wonder nothing feels normal anymore! In this conversation, discover:

✅ Healthy places to process your emotions and grief.

✅ How every year (or sometimes week) is different and new.

✅ The destabilizing effects of this in-between season for your young adults AND you.

✅ It’s just a lot, and you’re not alone.

Join the Midlife Moms Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fledgeparentforum

📌 Resources Mentioned:

Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind by Brenda Yoder

➡️ Connect with co-host Brenda Yoder at:

Website: https://brendayoder.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendayoderspeaks/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendayoderspeaker

➡️ Connect with co-host Amelia Rhodes at:

Website: https://www.ameliarhodes.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliamrhodes/

S5E11 Uncomplicating Your Life

Midlife Moms Podcast

02/26/24 • 31 min

Co-hosts Amelia Rhodes and Brenda Yoder chat about Brenda’s new book, “Uncomplicated: Simple Secrets for a Compelling Life." Amelia and Brenda chat about:

The three changes in culture that lead to the book.
How God’s natural processes still work even in our fast-paced culture.
Biblical principles that apply to daily processes.
How uncomplicating your life can happen anywhere a person lives.

Join the Midlife Moms Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fledgeparentforum

Pick up Amelia and Brenda’s books:

Uncomplicated: Simple Secrets for a Compelling Life by Brenda L. Yoder

Fledge: Launching your Kids without Losing Your Mind by Brenda L. Yoder

Balance, Busyness, and Not Doing It All by Brenda L. Yoder
Pray A to Z by Amelia Rhodes

Connect with host Brenda Yoder at:
Website: https://brendayoder.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendayoderspeaks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendayoderspeaker

Connect with co-host Amelia Rhodes at:
Website: https://www.ameliarhodes.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliamrhodes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ameliarhodeswriter

S5E10 Midlife is Here! Millennial Midlife Interview with Amy Yoder

Midlife Moms Podcast

02/12/24 • 30 min

Co-host Brenda Yoder chats with a new Midlife Mom, Amy Yoder. They discuss what it’s like to arrive in your early 40’s and the challenges and priorities of newer midlife moms. Listen as they discuss:

How social media has been a part of new the millennial parenting experience.
Not fearing midlife, but embracing where you are.
How to reminisce with your kids today rather than later in life.
Living a full, balanced life as a working woman and mom.

Join the Midlife Moms Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fledgeparentforum

Pick up Amelia and Brenda’s books:

Uncomplicated: Simple Secrets for a Compelling Life by Brenda L. Yoder

Fledge: Launching your Kids without Losing Your Mind by Brenda L. Yoder

Balance, Busyness, and Not Doing It All by Brenda L. Yoder

Pray A to Z by Amelia Rhodes

Connect with host Brenda Yoder at:
Website: https://brendayoder.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendayoderspeaks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendayoderspeaker

Connect with co-host Amelia Rhodes at:
Website: https://www.ameliarhodes.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliamrhodes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ameliarhodeswriter

S5E9 Empty Spaces

Midlife Moms Podcast

01/29/24 • 30 min

Co-hosts Amelia Rhodes and Brenda Yoder talk about empty spaces, both physically and in a mother’s heart, that occur when kids leave home. Amelia and Brenda chat about:

Changes in family systems.
How to feel settled when you feel unsettled.
How to be autonomous, yet available.
Choosing to grow rather than be stuck in the past.

Join the Midlife Moms Community on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/fledgeparentforum

Pick up Amelia and Brenda’s books:

Uncomplicated: Simple Secrets for a Compelling Life by Brenda L. Yoder

Fledge: Launching your Kids without Losing Your Mind by Brenda L. Yoder

Balance, Busyness, and Not Doing It All by Brenda L. Yoder

Pray A to Z by Amelia Rhodes

Connect with host Brenda Yoder at:

Website: https://brendayoder.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendayoderspeaks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendayoderspeaker

Connect with co-host Amelia Rhodes at:
Website: https://www.ameliarhodes.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliamrhodes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ameliarhodeswriter

S5E8 Managing Midlife Wellness

Midlife Moms Podcast

01/15/24 • 28 min

Co-hosts Amelia Rhodes and Brenda Yoder talk about the challenges of physical and spiritual wellness in midlife. Amelia and Brenda chat about:

Unexpected midlife changes.
The importance of yearly doctor visits.
Listening to you body.
How to be gentle with yourself.
Practical examples of caring for yourself.

Join the Midlife Moms Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fledgeparentforum

Pick up Amelia and Brenda’s books:

Uncomplicated: Simple Secrets for a Compelling Life by Brenda L. Yoder

Fledge: Launching your Kids without Losing Your Mind by Brenda L. Yoder

Balance, Busyness, and Not Doing It All by Brenda L. Yoder

Pray A to Z by Amelia Rhodes

➡️Connect with host Brenda Yoder at:

Website: https://brendayoder.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendayoderspeaks/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendayoderspeaker

➡️ Connect with co-host Amelia Rhodes at:

Website: https://www.ameliarhodes.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliamrhodes/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ameliarhodeswriter

S5E7 Holiday Loss and Change

Midlife Moms Podcast

12/11/23 • 25 min

Co-hosts Amelia Rhodes and Brenda Yoder talk about handling loss and changes during the holiday season. Amelia and Brenda chat about:

Accepting changes.
New ways to connect when routines and traditions change.
Core lies and fears.
Avoiding comparisons and high expectations.

Join the Midlife Moms Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fledgeparentforum

Pick up Amelia and Brenda’s books:

Uncomplicated: Simple Secrets for a Compelling Life by Brenda L. Yoder

Fledge: Launching your Kids without Losing Your Mind by Brenda L. Yoder

Balance, Busyness, and Not Doing It All by Brenda L. Yoder

Pray A to Z by Amelia Rhodes

➡️Connect with host Brenda Yoder at:

Website: https://brendayoder.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendayoderspeaks/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendayoderspeaker

➡️ Connect with co-host Amelia Rhodes at:

Website: https://www.ameliarhodes.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliamrhodes/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ameliarhodeswriter

S5E6 Holiday Expectations Vs. Invitations

Midlife Moms Podcast

11/27/23 • 34 min

Co-hosts Amelia Rhodes and Brenda Yoder talk about holiday expectations when it comes to kids, parents, and get togethers. Amelia and Brenda chat about:

Letting go of expectations.
Creating a culture of home where children will want to come back to.
The idea of invitations vs. expectations.
Navigating extended families and holiday gatherings.

Join the Midlife Moms Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fledgeparentforum

Pick up Amelia and Brenda’s books:

Fledge: Launching your Kids without Losing Your Mind by Brenda L. Yoder

Balance, Busyness, and Not Doing It All by Brenda L. Yoder

Pray A to Z by Amelia Rhodes

➡️Connect with host Brenda Yoder at:

Website: https://brendayoder.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendayoderspeaks/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendayoderspeaker

➡️ Connect with co-host Amelia Rhodes at:

Website: https://www.ameliarhodes.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliamrhodes/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ameliarhodeswriter

S5E5 Just Annoyed

Midlife Moms Podcast

11/13/23 • 26 min

Co-hosts Amelia Rhodes and Brenda Yoder talk about midlife irritation–something that came up between them in a real life conversation. Amelia and Brenda chat about:

What things are annoying in midlife.
The role of hormones, stage of life, mental health, and socialization for women.
How to advocate for yourself and your needs.
How to hunt for humor.

Join the Midlife Moms Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fledgeparentforum

Pick up Amelia and Brenda’s books:

Fledge: Launching your Kids without Losing Your Mind by Brenda L. Yoder

Balance, Busyness, and Not Doing It All by Brenda L. Yoder

Pray A to Z by Amelia Rhodes

➡️Connect with host Brenda Yoder at:

Website: https://brendayoder.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendayoderspeaks/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendayoderspeaker

➡️ Connect with co-host Amelia Rhodes at:

Website: https://www.ameliarhodes.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliamrhodes/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ameliarhodeswriter

S5E4 Parents and the Panini Generation

Midlife Moms Podcast

10/30/23 • 29 min

Co-hosts Amelia Rhodes and Brenda Yoder talk about how navigating relationships with parents and also children make it feel like you’re in the panini generation– often "hardpressed on every side, but living right there in the middle!" Amelia and Brenda chat about:

The whiplash and revolving door of change in activities.
Communication with college students.
Following midlife dreams and the courage to invest in yourself.

Join the Midlife Moms Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fledgeparentforum

Pick up Amelia and Brenda’s books:

Fledge: Launching your Kids without Losing Your Mind by Brenda L. Yoder

Balance, Busyness, and Not Doing It All by Brenda L. Yoder

Pray A to Z by Amelia Rhodes

➡️Connect with host Brenda Yoder at:

Website: https://brendayoder.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendayoderspeaks/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendayoderspeaker

➡️ Connect with co-host Amelia Rhodes at:

Website: https://www.ameliarhodes.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliamrhodes/

S6E3 Stepping Back

Midlife Moms Podcast

10/21/24 • 34 min

In this conversation, Brenda and Amelia discuss the challenges and importance of knowing when and how to step back or aside in your children’s lives. In this conversation, discover:

✅ How to encourage your children to build a support structure of their own.

✅ The importance of building your own new support structure for this season.

✅ Why it’s not your “right” to have a certain level of involvement.

✅ Where to turn your eyes and focus instead.

Join the Midlife Moms Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fledgeparentforum

📌 Resources Mentioned:

Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind by Brenda Yoder

Empty Nest, Full Life by Jill Savage

A Prayer Worth Repeating–Stonecroft Resource

Uncomplicated: Simple Secrets for a Compelling Life by Brenda Yoder

5 Year Prayer Journal by Hosanna Revival

➡️ Connect with co-host Brenda Yoder at: