In The Middle Podcast
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In The Middle | Episode 35 | Midlife in the Mirror: What Do You See?
In The Middle | Episode 35 | Midlife in the Mirror: What Do You See?
About this podcast
A podcast for those who haven't quite arrived yet.
Join Josh and Sarah Siders as they talk about life, dabbling in areas like business startups, leadership, faith, and family.
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- In The Middle | Episode 35 | Midlife in the Mirror: What Do You See? · 35 minMidlife has a funny way of sneaking up on us. One day you’re celebrating how resilient, wise, and capable you’ve become, and the next you’re staring in the mirror wondering, Who…
- In The Middle | Episode 34 | The Midlife Gap: Why It Hits Different for Men and Women · 52 minMidlife shows up differently for men and women in our biology, emotions, and, spirituality. In this episode, we break down how “the change” isn’t just about hormones, but also…
- In The Middle | Episode 33 | Can't We Find Just One Show to Watch? · 30 minEver tried to watch a show with your spouse and ended up watching separate screens from opposite ends of the couch? In this episode, we talk about what it really means when…
- In The Middle | Episode 32 | Vacation Recalibration: Why Midlife Vacations Come with Baggage · 38 minIn this episode, we unpack how vacations shift in midlife—from spontaneous adventures to carefully choreographed family productions. With kids, changes in physical abilities…
- In The Middle | Episode 31 | New Obsessions: Why Midlife Sparks a Hobby Boom · 51 minThis week, we're diving into a strange midlife phenomenon: picking up a hobby you never saw coming. Why do grown men suddenly get into bird watching, espresso science, or…
- In The Middle | Episode 30 | It's a Love Story (Baby Just Say Yes), Pt 2 · 47 minIn this episode, we start with a sad update in the Siders household. Then, we pick up where we left off—right after that slow-burn spark finally caught fire. Part two of our love…
- In The Middle | Episode 29 | It's a Love Story (Baby Just Say Yes), Pt 1 · 49 minIn this episode, we're going back (way back) 18 years to where our story first began. We're sharing how we met, what we really thought of each other at first (spoiler: not…
- In The Middle | Episode 28 | The Great Decluttering: What We Keep, What We Toss, and Why It Matters · 47 minIn this episode, we’re talking about more than spring cleaning. We’re digging into the deeper layers—the habits, roles, beliefs, and emotional clutter that pile up over the…
- In The Middle | Episode 27 | Streetlights and Screen Time: Raising Kids Between Two Worlds · 46 minIn this episode, we take a nostalgic walk down memory lane, back to the 1980s: a time when kids roamed the neighborhood on bikes until the streetlights came on, played…
- In The Middle | Episode 26 | Why You Need a Reset in Midlife · 41 minIn this week’s episode, we dive into the power and necessity of a midlife mission reset. Midlife brings a shift—kids may be growing up, careers evolving, and long-held identities…
- In The Middle | Episode 25 | The Late Bloomer's Guide to Crushing It · 37 minIn this episode, we’re raising a glass to all the late bloomers out there—you know who you are! Whether you’ve just started a new career, picked up a paintbrush for the first…
- In The Middle | Episode 24 | The Menopause Pop Quiz: One Husband’s Journey Into the Unknown · 52 minIn this episode, things heat up—and not just because our thermostat is mysteriously stuck at 65. Sarah quizzes Josh about all things menopause. Think of it as a pop quiz with no…
- In The Middle | Episode 23 | Escaping the Nostalgia Trap—Embracing Midlife with Presence · 36 minIn this episode, we open up about the seductive pull of nostalgia during midlife—the highlight reels, the “what ifs,” and the days we romanticize. Together, we unpack how looking…
- In The Middle | Episode 22 | Who’s Ahead of You? Why Every Midlifer Needs a Mentor · 53 minIn this episode, we dive deep into the importance of mentors during midlife transitions--people who can provide valuable guidance, perspective, and wisdom, helping us navigate…
- In The Middle | Episode 21 | The Importance of Building Relationships that Last a Lifetime · 39 minIn this episode, we tackle a growing crisis—loneliness. Studies show that loneliness can be as harmful to our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, yet so many of us struggle to…
- In The Middle | Episode 20 | The Trip You Never Wanted to Take · 1 h 2 minMidlife isn’t the dream vacation you signed up for—it’s the trip you never even thought you'd have to take. In this episode, we unpack the unexpected detours, losses, and shifts…
- In The Middle | Episode 19 | Maneuvering through the Fog of Faith · 27 minIn this episode, we’re diving into the midlife faith shift—the quiet (or not-so-quiet) evolution of our beliefs as we grow, question, and redefine what spirituality means to us…
- In The Middle | Episode 18 | What Am I Too Old For? · 32 minIn this episode, we get real about the things we've outgrown in midlife—whether it's chasing approval, tolerating toxic relationships, or pretending we enjoy all the latest…
- In The Middle | Episode 17 | Reinventing Yourself in Midlife—Why It’s Never Too Late · 46 minMidlife isn’t the end of the road—it’s a pivot point. In this episode, Josh and Sarah dive into the power of reinvention, exploring why change isn’t just possible but necessary…
- In The Middle | Episode 16 | Are My Best Days Behind Me? · 31 minHave you hit your peak, or is that just midlife playing mind games with you? In this episode, we tackle the unsettling fear that your best days are in the rearview mirror…
