Life after Kids with Drs. Brooke and Lynne
We're getting real, raw and vulnerable on all things MIDLIFE. And, we're having honest conversation about our struggles and what it really takes to live a meaningful Life after Kids.
Episodes
72 episodes since 2023
Revitalize Your Marriage in Life after Kids
For much of our adult life we’ve been raising kids, most of us so caught up in their lives that we had little energy left to nourish other relationships including with our spouse. Now that the kids are older, our marriages may need a litt...
September 15, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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34:09
Managing Finances After Kids: Tips from a Financial Expert
Staying healthy is key to living a vibrant life after the kids are grown. Physical and emotional health are common topics of conversation, but why aren’t we talking more about financial health?!In this episode of Life After Kids, w...
September 08, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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48:11
Navigating Resistance to Personal Change from Loved Ones
In this episode of Life After Kids with Doctors Brooke and Lynne, we delve into the challenges that moms face when trying to make positive changes in their lives, especially when met with resistance from loved ones. This conversation i...
September 01, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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36:40
Unlocking the Secrets to Flexibility and Aging Well!
Want to age vibrantly and live independently for as long as possible? Then make maintaining your flexibility a priority.On this episode of Life after Kids, we’re discussing the crucial yet often overlooked topic of maintaining flex...
August 25, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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30:32
How To Thrive In Life's Busy Seasons
How are you handling the uprooting of Life after Kids? Are you taking time to enjoy the journey? Or do you have your head down and blinders on, just trying to get over the next hurdle or project, thinking you’ll relax and enjoy your...
August 18, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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30:09
Embracing Senior Year: A Guide For Moms
Walking through your child’s senior year in high school is an exhilarating journey packed with excitement, nostalgia, and undeniable stress—for both parents and students. As your child transitions from high school to their next life phase, aimi...
August 11, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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32:03
Navigating Relationships with Adult Kids and Their Families
YOU ASKED AND WE ANSWERED…One of the most common questions we get asked by our community is “how do I foster a good relationship with my child and their spouse after they leave home and get married?”In this episode of Life aft...
August 04, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 65
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25:48
Meeting New People and Forming Connections in Life after Kids
If you’re seeking a healthy and happy life now that the kids are grown, then you’ll want to pay attention to important research that came out of Harvard led most recently by Dr. Robert Waldinger. This 85 year study shows that the most imp...
July 28, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 64
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38:44
Spicing Up Your Life after Kids With Novelty and Meaning
Are you…facing an empty nest, feeling stuck in a mundane routine, or simply seeking a more intentional existence? Then this episode of Life after Kids is for you. We’re taking a deep dive into finding meaning and fulfillment in daily life, espe...
July 21, 2024
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33:34
Managing Midlife Weight Gain and Menopause
Of all the struggles menopause brings for us, perhaps managing our weight is one of the biggest. Have you noticed that the things you used to do to maintain a healthy weight no longer work like they once did? In midlife, very often ...
July 14, 2024
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37:24
Preparing for your Child to Leave Home
In this emotionally charged episode of Life after Kids, we tackle the complex and often heart-wrenching topic of preparing for your child to leave for college, aiming to provide both emotional support and practical tips. Dr. Brooke shares her p...
July 07, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 61
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41:40
Plannng a Girls Trip or Night Out for More Fun in Life after Kids
We are 100% certain that we could all use a little more girlfriend time to make this season of life more fun and more memorable. But sometimes getting a group of women together can be a little tricky, especially now. In this episode...
June 30, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 60
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33:39
Exploring Hobbies Through The Enneagram for a Meaningful Life after Kids
When was the last time you did something just for the pure enjoyment of it? One of the gifts of our kids getting older is that we have more time to engage in activities that bring us joy. In this episode of Life After Kids, we...
June 23, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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35:50
Tips and Insights for Reconnecting with Your Spouse in Life after Kids
For almost all mothers, the best thing that ever happened to us is our kids. And yet, after they’re born so many of our own needs take a back seat to theirs. Their lives become our lives and often there are areas of our own life tha...
June 16, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 58
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46:15
Mid-Year Goal Check-In Tips For A More Purposeful Life after Kids
We all heard it straight from Ferris Bueller when we were younger, but in this phase of life, we’re fully comprehending what he meant. Life does indeed move pretty fast and if you blink, you could miss it.That’s why tools l...
June 09, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 57
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33:54
Aging Stereotypes: Embracing Youthful Style and Attitude
Welcome to another episode of "Life after kids with Doctors Brooke and Lynne," where we dive into the stereotypes surrounding aging and how to defy them. This episode promises to debunk the myths of what it means to grow older and explores the ...
June 02, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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26:34
Taking Care of Aging Parents: Challenges and Self-Care Tips
For many midlife moms, just when life just starts to get a little quiet because the kids have grown up, we’re faced with another life event that can rock us to our core…taking care of aging family members.In this episode of Life after Ki...
May 26, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 55
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34:10
Connecting with Grown Kids: Understanding Their Unique Needs and Personalities
One of the biggest struggles for moms is connecting with our older kids on a deeper level to improve our relationship as they leave the nest. In this episode of Life after Kids with Doctors Brooke and Lynne, we delve deep into the complexities ...
May 19, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 54
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31:33
Nostalgic Reflections on Childhood Favorites and Not-So-Favorites
In the latest episode of Life after Kids, we welcome you into an intimate and nostalgic conversation that takes a delightful stroll down memory lane. Join us in a lively discussion about the quirks, the culture, and the cherished memories that ...
May 12, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 53
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41:40
Letting Go of Worry: Navigating Life after Kids
No matter how old we get or how old our kids get, we never STOP WORRYING ABOUT THEM! Worrying is often what mothers do best…In this heartfelt and genuine discussion, we dive into the universal experience of parental worry as their childr...
May 05, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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30:43
Finding Motivation and Purpose in the Empty Nest Phase
In this episode of Life after Kids, we discuss how to find motivation and purpose when you have more time on your hands, particularly after entering the empty nest phase of life. We explore the complexities of adjusting to life when the busynes...
April 28, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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34:24
Accepting and Loving Our Bodies in Midlife
It’s said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If that’s the case, of all the people we think beautiful, we should be enamored with what we see in the mirror most of all.You’re invited into an honest and nuanced discussion ab...
April 21, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 50
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32:24
Keys To A Successful Partnership In Life After Kids
In this engaging episode of Life after Kids, we unpack the essentials of creating successful partnerships and collaborations, whether in business, personal relationships, or friendly endeavors. Today’s conversation is perfectly tailored for wom...
April 14, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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27:50
Forgiveness: Finding Grace and Healing in Relationships
In this episode Life after Kids with Drs. Brooke and Lynne, we dive into the complexities of relationships, particularly the dynamic between adult children and their aging parents. As members of the "sandwich generation," many adults face the d...
April 07, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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33:33
Finding Meaning and Fulfillment in Life after Kids with Travel and Hobbies
If you’re feeling a bit lost now that the kids are grown and you want to get to know yourself again, consider travel and new hobbies as a means of self-discovery and growth.In this episode of Life after Kids, we explore how to find joy a...
March 31, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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29:22