Jenny Hopf and Julie Dereshinsky
Welcome to Midlife Confidential, a podcast about what every middle-aged person wants to know, but is too afraid to ask. Before each episode, we send out an anonymous survey to collect real answers about taboo topics like money, sex, relationships, and who's getting fillers. We then share the unfiltered data with you curious middle-agers. Make sure you subscribe to get the inside scoop on what everyone is wondering, but no one is talking about!
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In this episode of Midlife Confidential, hosts Jenny and Julie explore the complexities of friendships in midlife, particularly focusing on the dynamics of male-female friendships within committed relationships. They engage in a fun game of 'Cool or Not Cool' to discuss various scenarios that challenge the boundaries of trust and friendship. The conversation delves into the nuances of gender dynamics, the role of trust in relationships, and the importance of communication in navigating friendships. Takeaways Friendships in midlife can be complex and nuanced. Gender dynamics play a significant role in friendships. Trust and communication are essential in navigating friendships. It's important to consider the context of friendships. Platonic friendships can exist, but they require boundaries. In committed relationships, transparency about friendships is crucial. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Midlife Confidential Podcast 01:01 Navigating Friendships in Midlife 02:58 Cool or Not Cool: Gender Dynamics in Friendships 05:58 Exploring Trust and Boundaries in Relationships 09:08 The Role of Gender in Friendships 12:07 Work Relationships and Platonic Friendships 14:58 Conclusion and Listener Engagement
Dec 11
Midlife is complicated. Getting the answers shouldn't be. Our new podcast trailer is live, and we're filling you in on how we're going to get answers to all of those burning questions you have about your peers. Ger ready for us to pull back the curtain on sex, money, and secrets every middle-aged person wants to know about.
Dec 11
We're looking deep into the mirror and exposing the truth: What are midlifers really doing to fight gravity and what’s on their wish list? From secret injectables to pricey potions, we dish on all the "maintenance" your peers are getting done. No shame, just the cold, hard, (and hopefully smooth) data.
Dec 11
Listen for a sneak peek into some of the midlife topics we plan to dig into this season. In this episode we share our current favorite topics that our listeners have asked about, and we can't wait to gather the data and share the results with you.
Dec 11
It's our first deep dive episode and we're digging into the data that you all provided in our recent poll. In this episode you'll learn about how much sex midlifers are really having, and perhaps even more interesting, how often we think our peers are getting it on.