• 30. Midlife Motherhood: Becoming the Woman Your Kids Come To
    Dec 15 2025

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    Raising kids is one thing…but raising adult kids while you’re in midlife? That’s a whole new season of motherhood — one that comes with its own blend of joy, identity shifts, boundaries, and growth.

    In this heartfelt and hilariously honest conversation, Julee and Michele pull back the curtain on what it really looks like to redefine your role as a mom when your kids hit their twenties (and beyond). From letting go of "fix-it" mode to navigating in-law dynamics, modeling vulnerability, learning new boundaries, and becoming the woman your kids actually want to come to — this episode will leave you feeling seen, supported, and inspired.

    You’ll walk away with five powerful insights that will help you step into this stage with confidence, authenticity, and a whole lot more ease.

    In This Episode, We Cover:

    • What it means to redefine your role as your kids grow into adulthood
    • How to shift from fixer → trusted advisor
    • Why modeling honesty, growth, and imperfection actually strengthens connection
    • Healthy boundaries (for you and for them!)
    • Navigating adult-to-adult relationships with your children
    • Becoming an inspiring, fulfilled midlife woman your kids are proud of
    • The emotional evolution of motherhood — and how to embrace who you're becoming

    If you've ever wondered, “What does motherhood look like now?” — this episode is the warm, spicy, girlfriend-to-girlfriend conversation you didn’t know you needed.

    Are you ready to take your "spiciness" to the next level?!

    Connect with Julee & Michele on Instagram @spicy_midlife_women and send a DM about what resonated most during this episode so they can encourage you with steps forward in your own life.

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    34 mins
  • 29. How to Handle Unsolicited Advice in Midlife
    Dec 8 2025

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    If you’re a midlife woman who’s ever been told to “cut your hair,” “dress your age,” “stop listening to that music,” or “maybe let your gray grow in”… this episode is going to hit home.

    This week, Julee and Michele are diving into the wild world of unsolicited advice in midlife—why people dish it out, why it stings more when it comes from family, and how you can reclaim your power with grace, boundaries, confidence… and a whole lot of humor.

    From backhanded compliments to “helpful” suggestions about your clothes, your parenting, your hair, your mood swings, and even your uterus (yes, really), we’re breaking down exactly how to respond—without shrinking, snapping, or sacrificing your sanity.

    You’ll laugh, you’ll nod aggressively, and you’ll walk away with practical comebacks, mindset shifts, and empowering tools to help you navigate all the midlife commentary you never asked for.

    In This Episode, We Talk About:

    • The REAL reason people feel so comfortable offering advice you didn’t ask for
    • How to deflect politely when you want to keep the peace
    • What boundary-setting looks like with friends, coworkers, and (ahem)… family
    • How unsolicited opinions often say more about them than you
    • Using humor as your secret weapon
    • Midlife confidence: finding your voice and using it unapologetically
    • The reminder every midlife woman needs to hear: You don’t have to justify your choices

    If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “Why do people think they can say that?” … this episode is your new best friend.

    Tune in, laugh with us, and remember:
    Stay spicy, stay authentic, and let their opinions stay THEIR problem—not yours.

    Are you ready to take your "spiciness" to the next level?!

    Connect with Julee & Michele on Instagram @spicy_midlife_women and send a DM about what resonated most during this episode so they can encourage you with steps forward in your own life.

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    25 mins
  • 28. Midlife Is A Mindset, Not A Number
    Dec 1 2025

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    What actually makes a woman “midlife”? Is it a number… or is it something deeper? In this week’s totally ad-libbed, no-notes conversation, Jules and Michele get real about the midlife mindset, why age has nothing to do with it, and why so many women feel boxed in by outdated definitions of what midlife “should” look like.

    From hot flashes to empty nests, from divorce to rediscovery, from career shifts to perimenopause, the hosts break down how life experiences — not birthdays — shape who we become in our 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond. They also dig into the pressure women have felt for decades to perform, perfect, and pretend everything is fine… and how today’s midlife woman is rewriting the rules in community with other spicy, strong, scrappy women.

    Whether you’re 36 or 66, if you feel midlife, live midlife, or are stepping into a new era of your identity, this episode will give you perspective, a few laughs, and a reminder that midlife is a mindset — not a number.

    In this episode, we explore:

    • Why midlife isn’t about your age — it’s about your life experiences
    • What younger generations get wrong about “midlife women”
    • How Gen X and older Millennials survived their 30s and 40s without the internet, community, or support
    • Why menopause and perimenopause aren’t the only indicators of midlife
    • The hidden emotional load women carried while putting on a “fake smile”
    • How divorce, career shifts, raising kids, or becoming an empty nester shape the midlife identity
    • Why community matters more than ever for modern midlife women
    • The rise of spicy, confident, empowered midlife energy on platforms like TikTok
    • The importance of stepping out of the boxes society puts us in
    • What it really means to reclaim your power in this season of life

    Tune in to feel seen, supported, and spicy — no matter your age.

    Are you ready to take your "spiciness" to the next level?!

    Connect with Julee & Michele on Instagram @spicy_midlife_women and send a DM about what resonated most during this episode so they can encourage you with steps forward in your own life.

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    15 mins
  • 27. No BS Holiday Survival Guide
    Nov 24 2025

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    The holidays may be magical… but they can also be a whole lot of madness. From the shopping and decorating to the family expectations, emotional labor, and the pressure to “make it perfect,” this season can leave midlife women exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering where their peace went.

    In this no-BS conversation, Jules and Michele pull back the curtain on what the holidays really feel like for midlife women—and how to survive (and actually enjoy) the season without losing your sanity.

    They’re sharing:

    ✨ Why holiday overwhelm hits harder for women and why it’s NOT your fault
    ✨ The truth about emotional labor, gift shopping, and being the “default” everything
    ✨ How to ditch traditions that drain you (guilt-free!)
    ✨ The art of protecting your energy when everyone wants a piece of you
    ✨ Ways to simplify, set boundaries, and create a season that actually feels joyful
    ✨ Real stories from retail life, mom life, divorced-mom holidays, and shifting family dynamics
    ✨ Why it’s okay to change things up and how to do it without the drama

    Whether you’re hosting, traveling, juggling grown kids and aging parents, or managing it all solo, this episode gives you permission to reclaim your peace, do the holidays your way, and stay spicy the whole damn season.

    Plus: A nostalgic walk down holiday memory lane, a little midlife wisdom, and a whole lot of laughter.

    Are you ready to take your "spiciness" to the next level?!

    Connect with Julee & Michele on Instagram @spicy_midlife_women and send a DM about what resonated most during this episode so they can encourage you with steps forward in your own life.

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    30 mins
  • 26. Attracting What You Desire Without the Chase
    Nov 17 2025

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    In this week’s episode, Jules and Michele dive deep into the difference between chasing and attracting and how this subtle mindset shift can completely transform your midlife experience.

    From career goals to friendships to love, they unpack how so many of us have been conditioned to hustle harder, do more, and prove our worth through endless effort. But what if the real magic happens when you slow down, get clear on what you want, and allow it to come to you?

    You’ll hear them get real about:
    💫 Why overthinking and over-hustling can actually block your blessings
    💫 The 3 Cs of attraction—Clarity, Confidence, and Claiming what’s yours
    💫 How to reframe your mindset around worthiness and alignment
    💫 Practical ways to start manifesting (without the woo overload)
    💫 Applying this mindset to dating, career, and friendships in midlife

    If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the “right things” but still not getting what you want, this episode is your reminder: You don’t have to chase. You get to choose.

    🎧 Tune in, laugh with us, and start attracting the life that’s meant for you.

    Are you ready to take your "spiciness" to the next level?!

    Connect with Julee & Michele on Instagram @spicy_midlife_women and send a DM about what resonated most during this episode so they can encourage you with steps forward in your own life.

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    30 mins
  • 25. Feeling Sexy in a Changing Body: Midlife Boudoir Edition
    Nov 10 2025

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    In this spicy and empowering episode, Jules and Michelle pull back the curtain on their recent boudoir photo shoot with Seattle-based photographer Callie of Lustful Rose Boudoir. From nerves in the makeup chair to feeling fierce in front of the camera, they share the real, raw, and hilarious moments of stepping into lingerie and rediscovering their own sensuality.

    Callie joins the conversation to talk about how she got started in boudoir photography, why women at every age and stage deserve to feel beautiful in their skin, and how the right photographer creates a safe, confidence-boosting space. Together, they break down the misconceptions about boudoir, celebrate midlife empowerment, and encourage women to embrace their bodies—no matter their age, size, or season of life.

    What you’ll hear in this episode:

    • Why boudoir photography is about empowerment—not sleaze
    • How Callie helps women of all ages feel confident and comfortable in their own skin
    • What to expect during a boudoir photo shoot (yes, even the awkward first poses!)
    • The importance of creating a safe and welcoming studio environment
    • Stories of midlife women who walked in nervous and left glowing
    • Why boudoir can be a healing and liberating experience for women at any stage of life

    If you’ve ever wondered what a boudoir session is really like, or if you’ve been curious but hesitant, this episode will give you the inside scoop and maybe even the nudge you need to book your own.

    🔗 Learn more about Callie’s work at lustfulroseboudoir.com

    Are you ready to take your "spiciness" to the next level?!

    Connect with Julee & Michele on Instagram @spicy_midlife_women and send a DM about what resonated most during this episode so they can encourage you with steps forward in your own life.

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    26 mins
  • 24. Redefining The Word "Spicy" in Midlife
    Nov 3 2025

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    Think “spicy midlife woman” means something sexy or scandalous? Think again. In this episode, Julee and Michele are redefining what spicy truly means and it’s so much deeper than surface-level heat.

    They share real, no-BS reflections on what it means to step into your confidence, embrace playfulness, and live unapologetically in midlife. From saying “hell no” to toxic cycles and rigid expectations to rediscovering joy, dance, silver hair, and red lipstick — this one’s a bold reminder that spice is a mindset, not an age.

    You’ll hear them chat about:

    • The real meaning behind “Spicy Midlife Women”
    • How life experiences shape your strength, confidence, and voice
    • Breaking free from people-pleasing and living for yourself
    • Why confidence (and authenticity) are the sexiest things about you
    • Fun ways to add more spice to your daily life

    Join the conversation, laugh along, and remember: being spicy isn’t about being sexy — it’s about being you, fully and unapologetically.

    Are you ready to take your "spiciness" to the next level?!

    Connect with Julee & Michele on Instagram @spicy_midlife_women and send a DM about what resonated most during this episode so they can encourage you with steps forward in your own life.

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    19 mins
  • 23. 5 Tips to Owning Your Yes and Hell No in Midlife
    Oct 27 2025

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    Ever find yourself saying yes when every part of you is screaming hell no? In this spicy and empowering episode, Jules and Michele are breaking down five key tips to help you stop second-guessing yourself and start standing firmly in your truth.

    From the power of the pause to tuning into your body’s cues, this candid conversation dives into how to reclaim your boundaries, honor your energy, and unapologetically say yes to what lights you up and no to what drains you.

    You’ll hear real-life examples of when people-pleasing creeps back in, how to protect your peace without guilt, and why your “no” doesn’t need an explanation.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • The simple mindset shift that helps you own your authentic yes
    • How to recognize when your body is signaling a hell no
    • The art of the “pregnant pause” (and how it changes everything)
    • Why setting boundaries isn’t selfish—it’s self-respect
    • How to protect your peace, energy, and joy in midlife

    If it costs you your peace, it’s too expensive. Tune in and rediscover your power to choose what truly serves you.

    Are you ready to take your "spiciness" to the next level?!

    Connect with Julee & Michele on Instagram @spicy_midlife_women and send a DM about what resonated most during this episode so they can encourage you with steps forward in your own life.

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    27 mins