Midlife Moms Pod
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.
Episodes
25 episodes
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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38:30
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 par...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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48:38
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 experien...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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48:03
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 biza...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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27:05
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 tip...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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34:22
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 b...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:16:52
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'...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:09:22
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. L...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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49:20
Summer Vacations
This week Melanie and Allison discuss their recent summer vacations.References:Allison mentions playing virtual bingo with Witti Repartee (link here).
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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35:40
Midlife Moms Hustle - Odd Jobs That Pay Big Bucks
This week Melanie and Allison get back in the studio to get caught up on summer life. Allison begins by updating everyone on where she's been for the last month and what's it like to change careers in your late 40s and pass big scary tests (Not...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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47:20
Don't Touch My Kid!
This week Melanie and Allison return from an short and unplanned break. The episode begins with Melanie continuing her challenges with day-long dance recitals and how someone applied lipstick to her daughter without permission, not only trigger...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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36:20
Extracurricular Activities for Kids
This week Melanie and Allison tackle the whirlwind of managing kids' extracurricular activities amidst the chaos of daily life. While one mom has her kid’s summer mapped out, the other one of us is not so sure how to make it through the next 7 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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44:40
Midlife Moms Pod Special Guest Episode - Interviewing the Kids
This week Melanie and Allison interview two very special guests... our kids! Just how silly will the podcast get when Melanie and Allison begin asking their kids basic questions about their school, friends, ideal jobs and who they think they're...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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28:10
Seeking Sister Wife Show Recap Wrap Up
This week Melanie and Allison dive into a recap and give their thoughts on the last 2 episodes of the Reality TV show 'Seeking Sister Wife.' We also have a special surprise for our listeners: new podcast equipment! No ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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39:01
Food Dye-lemmas and Allergies
This week, Melanie and Allison will be tackling a hot topic: synthetic food dyes and allergies. Join us as we discuss the origins of these artificial colorants, their potential health risks - especially for children - and share personal stories...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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46:44
Midlife Moms Chaos (Bonus Episode)
In this BONUS episode of "Midlife Moms Pod," Melanie and Allison spend a Friday morning together discussing things that are chaotic in their lives. Topics range from end of school year activities, sprained ankles, lost and found dogs, and WW2 m...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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58:11
Promposals Today vs. 1993
In this episode of Midlife Moms Pod, Melanie and Allison travel back in time to 1993 and revisit our Proms. This episode starts with a few censor bleeps as Allison loses her mind followed by us laughing our way through what can only be describe...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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47:39
Fairs, Fries, and Overcommitting: A Midlife Moms Adventure (Bonus Episode)
In this BONUS episode of "Midlife Moms Pod," Melanie and Allison share their experiences from a weekend in April where we discuss Melanie's visit to the Clay County Fair. Melanie discusses the fun and challenges of managing fair activities with...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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34:01
Midlife Moms Pod Seeking Sister Wife Review
Join Melanie and Allison this week as we discuss one of our favorite shows, “Seeking Sister Wife”. Specifically, we discuss Season 5, episodes 1-10 which is the current season as of this recording (May 2024). The podcast touches on themes...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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56:28
Midlife Moms Pod Favorite Movies, TV Shows and Safety Essentials
Tune in to this week’s episode where Melanie and Allison forget about bugs and indulge in some light-hearted conversation about their favorites. That's right, it's time to dive into the world of movies, TV, and sweets… followed by some safety t...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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40:21
Beware of First Grade Projects
In this episode Melanie and Allison discuss just how excited they are to learn which bug their child will be assigned for the annual "First Grade Bug Project." Allison begins the episode by explaining her one single rule of the insect project: ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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41:30
The Trouble with Organizing and Decluttering
Are you organized or cluttered? In this episode Melanie and Allison talk about getting rid of 7 years of kids clothes, managing paper clutter, and needing more storage. We get off topic sometimes but in the end manage to discuss fun mom things ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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35:20
Advocating for Your Child with Special Guest Liliana Dinu
In this episode we have a special guest, Liliana Dinu, who is a single mom and advocate for her oldest daughter who was born with hearing loss. She joins us in the recording studio to discuss everything from finding the right school and the imp...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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48:15
