GXJ Replay: Midlife-The Gift That Keeps on Giving: A Real Girls Conversation with Angela Burk

Today on the Gen X Juggler Podcast, Deb discusses the challenges and opportunities of midlife with guest Angela Burk, author of Real Girls Guide to Midlife. 

 

They talk about the importance of rejecting outdated narratives, the impacts of menopause, and the significance of embracing one's true self. The conversation explores how midlife can be a time for rewriting personal stories, overcoming societal pressures, and prioritizing self-care.

 

Angela shares insights from her own experiences and her interactions with other women, encouraging listeners to embrace transformation and live authentically.

 

00:00 Shrinking Woman Hook

01:25 Meet Angela Burke

02:54 Why Midlife Talk Matters

04:36 Keep the Peace Pattern

07:02 Hitting the Wall

09:09 Remembering Yourself

10:36 Stories We Believe

14:16 Divorce Meets Menopause

17:39 Leave the Stick

24:12 Oxygen Mask First

25:54 Permission and Saying No

27:52 Rest Without Guilt

28:28 Permission to Say No

29:18 Spotting When You Shrink

30:39 Say What You Need

31:22 Taking Up Space

33:21 Authenticity Attracts People

34:32 Dropping Shame and Guilt

35:46 The Exhaustion of Being Easy

39:05 The Red Folder Origin Story

42:38 Substack Health Breakthroughs

46:58 Never Too Late to Begin

48:14 Book Release and Where to Follow

50:38 Final Thanks and Wrap

 

 

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Links to Angela Burk:

https://realgirlsguide.com

https://realgirlsguide55.com

https://www.instagram.com/realgirlsguide55?igsh=NnI1NjhucXpwNHBi

Go to Amazon on December 15th, and grab your copy of Real Girls Guide to Midlife! 

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