DOUBLE TAKE: Navigating Life's Second Act
Tanya Powell and Tami Brittenham
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S1E30 When You're Everyone's Keeper But Your Own
What if your vacation is actually revealing something you've been too busy to see? Tanya and Tami get honest about the invisible weight of managing everyone else's experience — and how it quietly…
S1E29 What Still Needs Wintering?
What in your life still needs wintering? What parts of you are asking for rest, even as everything around you says to push forward? In this episode, we explore the concept of "wintering"—those…
S1E28 Forgiveness as a Verb: Co-Parenting After Divorce, Part 2
In this heartfelt continuation, Tami shares the hardest parts of co-parenting after divorce—from answering tough questions to introducing new partners, and why forgiveness isn't a one-time decision…
S1E27 Parenting Apart, Together: Co-Parenting After Divorce (Part 1)
Her marriage ended, her family didn't. In this deeply personal conversation, Tami shares her co-parenting journey - the broken moments, the unexpected gifts, and how one unshakable thread kept them…
S1E25 The Holiday Permission Slip You Need
The holidays hit differently in midlife—especially when juggling aging parents, teenagers, and shifting energy levels. We discuss honoring your energy, navigating family expectations, and why…
S1E25 Numbing vs. Nourishing (Part 2): Why Don't I Know What I Need?
Ever feel like you should know what you need by now—but don't? You're not alone. In this episode, we explore why so many of us in midlife lose touch with our own truth—and how the patterns that once…
S1E24 Numbing vs. Nourishing (Part 1): Why That Netflix Binge Leaves You Empty
Scrolling mindlessly again? Pouring that third glass of wine? Going through the motions without really feeling much of anything? Yeah, we've all been there. In this episode, we're getting real about…
S1E23 Raising Kids While Raising Ourselves
Ever notice how your teenager's eye roll can instantly transport you back to feeling 15 again? When parenting teenagers triggers our own childhood wounds, we're called to heal alongside our kids. In…
S1E22 The September Edit: Choose Your Yes
September has always felt like the real New Year - that back-to-school energy whispering "fresh start" even decades past carrying a backpack. This week, we're exploring why September hits different…
S1E21 Sister Spill Sesh: Random Questions, Real Answers
No plan, no script, no filter—just two sisters taking on whatever random questions the internet throws at us. Childhood favorites? Check. Annoying habits? Oh yes. Rebellious stories? You bet. It's…
S1E20 Stop the Spiral When Your Mind Won't Stop
Does your mind ever jump straight to the worst-case scenario the moment something feels uncertain? We get it—and you're definitely not alone. In this episode, we're talking about catastrophizing,…
S1E19 Grieving What Was: The Sacred Surrender of Ambition
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S1E18 Why Making Friends in Midlife Feels So Hard (And What to Do About it)
We've all said 'we should get together!' and then... crickets. In this episode, we tackle why making friends as adults feels so challenging and the friendship myths that keep us stuck. From believing…
S1E17 Embracing the Summer Shift: Finding Balance in the Season of Longer Days
As we transition into summer, many of us feel the pull of shifting rhythms and changing routines. In this episode, we explore navigating the beautiful chaos that summer brings to our lives and…
S1E16 Greeting Grief
Losing a parent changes everything. Whether they were your hero, your complicated relationship, or somewhere in between, their absence leaves a unique void that touches every corner of your life. In…
S1E15 Energy Shifts: The Midlife Power Pivot
Join us as we explore the ever changing energy dynamics of midlife. This episode examines the physical, emotional, and mental energy shifts that occur as we cross this significant threshold—changes…
S1E14 The Art of Falling Apart: A Reading of Brené Brown's "The Midlife Unraveling"
Ever felt like life's pulling at loose threads you didn't even know were there? This week, I'm reading Brené Brown's essay 'The Midlife Unraveling' – and trust me, it hits different when you read it…
S1E13 Permission to Play: Reclaiming F-U-N in Midlife
In this episode, the twins get candid about reclaiming fun in midlife. They explore how our relationship with "fun" transforms through different life stages—from carefree youth to the demands of…
S1E12 Career Crossroads: When the Path Forward Isn't Clear
Questioning your career path? You're not alone. In this episode, the sisters tackle that midlife moment when professionals question everything they've built. Through personal stories, they explore…
S1E11 The Midlife Miss List
Join the twins in this candid episode as they unpack the things that simply don't work anymore in midlife. From physical realities (goodbye late nights and trusted digestive systems) to emotional…
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