Waving Goodbye, Hotmail Shame & the £100 Bottle of Wine

Waving Goodbye, Hotmail Shame & the £100 Bottle of Wine

From 40ish | The Funny Podcast on Perimenopause, Menopause & Midlife by Lauren Mishcon & Nicole Goodman - Menopause Humor & Midlife Conversations

April 9, 2026 · 34 min · Season 5 · Episode 26

About this episode

The episode explores midlife dilemmas, including the stigma of having a Hotmail email address and navigating boundaries in personal relationships.

In todays show: Lauren is sporting something brand new on her bum cheek and can’t wait to show Nicole - who is somewhat miffed at the pulling down of the pants live in the studio. We dive into the surprisingly emotional world of waving goodbye and tackle a very important midlife question: does having a Hotmail email address officially make you old, or should we all proudly keep our vintage inboxes and stop apologising for it? This week’s dilemma comes from a hairdresser whose client called for a 90-minute emotional chat and wonders whether the boundary between client and friend has been crossed? Plus, there’s a full meltdown involving throwing up and a listener rant that turns into a full relationship red flag discussion after she takes a new boyfriend out for his birthday and ends up paying for a £100 bottle of wine she didn’t even drink. Expect strong opinions, relatable annoyances and a bit of moral support for anyone navigating tricky boundaries. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend with a hotmail address who waves you off at the door. Get in touch! Email [email protected] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/40ish.podcast TikTok…

People in this episode

Hosts: Lauren, Nicole

Topics covered

  • midlife
  • email culture
  • boundaries
  • relationships
  • personal anecdotes

Keywords

  • midlife
  • Hotmail
  • boundaries
  • relationships
  • emotional chat
  • wine

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hotmail

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