Co-hosts Amelia Rhodes and Brenda Yoder chat about Brenda’s new book, “Uncomplicated: Simple Secrets for a Compelling Life." Amelia and Brenda chat about: The three changes in culture that lead to the book. How God’s natural processes still work even in our fast-paced culture. Biblical principles that apply to daily processes. How uncomplicating your life can happen anywhere a person lives. Join the Midlife Moms Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fledgeparentforum Pick up Amelia and Brenda’s books: Uncomplicated: Simple Secrets for a Compelling Life by Brenda L. Yode ..read more

Co-hosts Amelia Rhodes and Brenda Yoder talk about empty spaces, both physically and in a mother’s heart, that occur when kids leave home. Amelia and Brenda chat about: Changes in family systems. How to feel settled when you feel unsettled. How to be autonomous, yet available. Choosing to grow rather than be stuck in the past. Join the Midlife Moms Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fledgeparentforum Pick up Amelia and Brenda’s books: Uncomplicated: Simple Secrets for a Compelling Life by Brenda L. Yoder  Fledge: Launching your Kids without Losing Your Mind ..read more

Co-hosts Amelia Rhodes and Brenda Yoder talk about handling loss and changes during the holiday season. Amelia and Brenda chat about:  Accepting changes. New ways to connect when routines and traditions change. Core lies and fears. Avoiding comparisons and high expectations.  Join the Midlife Moms Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fledgeparentforum Pick up Amelia and Brenda’s books:  Uncomplicated: Simple Secrets for a Compelling Life by Brenda L. Yoder Fledge: Launching your Kids without Losing Your Mind by Brenda L. Yoder Balance, Busyness, and N ..read more

Co-hosts Amelia Rhodes and Brenda Yoder talk about holiday expectations when it comes to kids, parents, and get togethers. Amelia and Brenda chat about:  Letting go of expectations. Creating a culture of home where children will want to come back to. The idea of invitations vs. expectations.  Navigating extended families and holiday gatherings.  Join the Midlife Moms Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fledgeparentforum Pick up Amelia and Brenda’s books:  Fledge: Launching your Kids without Losing Your Mind by Brenda L. Yoder Balance, Busyness ..read more

Co-hosts Amelia Rhodes and Brenda Yoder talk about midlife irritation–something that came up between them in a real life conversation. Amelia and Brenda chat about:  What things are annoying in midlife.  The role of hormones, stage of life, mental health, and socialization for women. How to advocate for yourself and your needs.  How to hunt for humor.  Join the Midlife Moms Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fledgeparentforum Pick up Amelia and Brenda’s books:  Fledge: Launching your Kids without Losing Your Mind by Brenda L. Yoder Balance ..read more

Co-hosts Amelia Rhodes and Brenda Yoder talk about how navigating relationships with parents and also children make it feel like you’re in the panini generation– often "hardpressed on every side, but living right there in the middle!" Amelia and Brenda chat about:  The whiplash and revolving door of change in activities. Communication with college students. Following midlife dreams and the courage to invest in yourself.  Join the Midlife Moms Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fledgeparentforum Pick up Amelia and Brenda’s books:  Fledge: Launching you ..read more

Brenda Yoder interviews co-host Amelia Rhodes about the many changes in her midlife, especially launching her oldest into college! In this episode, Amelia and Brenda chat about:  How our parents’ decisions affect us and how our decisions affect our children.  The importance of physical spaces and a place to land.  How to enjoy a new era of creating and learning.  How to foster autonomous relationships with our parents and also our children. Join the Midlife Moms Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fledgeparentforum Pick up Amelia and Brenda’s b ..read more

Midlife mom Brenda Yoder sits down with Midlife Mom Jamelle Godlewski, discussing how to handle your worst nightmare, which for Jamelle was her daughter’s recent suicide attempt. In this episode, you’ll glean wisdom about:    How important cultivated community is in times of crisis.   How to support your adult child after a crisis.  Facing your worst nightmare and walking with others through it.   God’s faithfulness.  Connect with Jamelle at: FB @JamelleGodlewski.Leader Instagram @Jamelle Godlewski  www.leadandimpact.org www.jamell ..read more

Midlife mom Brenda Yoder sits down with Midlife Mom Kim Mishler to discuss the question, “Which is harder as a parent, parenting a five year old, or parenting teens and young adults? In this episode, you’ll glean wisdom about:   ✅Shifting from problem-solving fixing to stepping aside and letting you kids figure out life. ✅How to be quiet so your kids feel confident rather than inadequate. ✅How to let Scripture and God’s character shape you as you walk with you adult kids.  Connect with Kim at https://www.kimraymishler.com/ Join the Midlife Moms Community on Facebook: h ..read more

In this conversation, Brenda interviews Tricia Goyer on her new book co-authored with Robin Jones Gunn: Before You Meet Your Future Spouse.   Discover how to: ✅ Equip your teen or young adult daughter to have a healthy perception of herself.  ✅ Help your daughter focus on her strengths and interests. ✅ Intentionally build your relationship with your daughter. ✅ Use this book to help encourage your daughter to follow God's Will for her life. Connect with Tricia Goyer https://triciagoyer.com https://www.facebook.com/authortriciagoyer/ https://www.instagram.com/triciagoyer/   ..read more