Welcome to The Midlife Edit Blog.
This is your backstage pass to the midlife comeback you’ve been waiting for. Here, we remix midlife with a little rhythm, a lot of real talk, and the tools to help you thrive: mind, body, and soul. From fitness and nutrition to mindset, mental health, and the soundtrack that keeps us moving, The Midlife Edit Blog is where we rewrite what midlife looks (and feels) like…one damn good chapter at a time.
Breathing Room, Reinvention, and the Music That Always Finds Us
A visit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame reminded me how deeply music shapes our stories. This is a reflection on breathing room, clarity, and the midlife reinvention waiting beneath the surface.
It’s Not a Midlife Crisis. It’s a Remix. (Feed the People Edition)
Movement isn’t just about workouts — it’s about moving toward purpose. This week, Jen shares how she’s redefining what movement means, both personally and through a new cause close to her heart: The Feed the People Tour, where 100% of profits go to Feeding America.
The Art of Changing Your Mind: How Indecision Became My Midlife Superpower
I’ve always called myself the queen of indecisiveness - from rebrands to color palettes to career pivots - but what if changing your mind isn’t a flaw? What if it’s actually a midlife superpower? In this week’s episode of The Midlife Edit, I share how I’ve learned to see my constant evolution not as confusion, but as growth.
Before You Take Care of Everyone Else: The Pre-Holiday Reset We All Need
One minute you’re sipping pumpkin spice, and the next, Christmas has exploded everywhere — and your to-do list right along with it. If you’re a midlife woman feeling drained, disconnected, or overwhelmed, this one’s for you. In this week’s post, I’m opening up about losing my rhythm in perimenopause, finding it again through music and mindfulness, and how I’m getting ahead of the holiday chaos with The Midlife Comeback: Pre-Holiday Reset.
🎸 Breaking the Stigma: What I Learned from Talking with Bowling for Soup’s Jaret Reddick
I never expected to cry at a Bowling for Soup concert, but when Jaret Reddick sang “Turbulence,” something shifted. What started as a night of pop-punk nostalgia turned into one of the most honest conversations I’ve ever had about mental health, midlife, and the man behind the music.
It’s Okay Not to Be Okay: Building Your Midlife Mental Fitness Toolkit
Some weeks just feel heavier. Here’s your reminder that it’s okay not to be okay…and how to build your midlife mental fitness toolkit with tools that help you rest, heal, and rise again.
Escaping the Cult of Negativity: How to Rewrite Your Midlife Story
Negativity is loud…in the news, on social media, and in our own thoughts. In this post, I’m sharing how to escape the “cult of negativity” that keeps us stuck in comparison, self-doubt, and midlife burnout. Learn how to protect your mindset, reframe your story, and make your next chapter an encore instead of an ending.
The 4Rs of Your Midlife Comeback: How to Reconnect, Reset, Reframe & Restart Your Life
Midlife isn’t a crisis - it’s a comeback tour. In this post, I’m breaking down the 4Rs of your Midlife Comeback: Reconnect, Reset, Reframe, and Restart. These four steps will help you rediscover who you are, shift your mindset, and take bold, imperfect action toward the next version of yourself.

