Girlfriends of a Certain Age

Our children graduated. We smiled, took the photos, and cheered from the audience.But later, when the celebrations were over, many of us found ourselves asking a different question:Now what?In this live episode of Girlfriends of a Certain Age, we’re talking about the emotions nobody prepares mothers for during graduation season. The pride. The grief. The joy. The uncertainty. And the realization that while our children are moving into a new chapter, we are too.Join us as we discuss:💛 Why graduation can feel surprisingly emotional for moms💛 The “last times” we never knew were the last times💛 Letting go while staying connected💛 What happens when our children need us differently💛 Rediscovering ourselves after years of putting our families first💛 How midlife can become a new beginning instead of an endingWhether your child is graduating from elementary school, middle school, high school, or college, this conversation is for every mother who has ever looked at her child and wondered where the time went.Bring your stories, your tears, your laughter, and your wisdom.Because today isn’t just about celebrating our children.It’s about honoring the women who helped them get there.✨ Join us live and be part of the conversation.

Have you been wondering if it’s too late to start writing? Spoiler: it’s not. Whether you’re dreaming of launching your own Substack, writing anonymously, or finally hitting “publish” on that piece you’ve kept tucked away—this episode is your permission slip.We’re talking about:* Why 50+ is the perfect time to start writing* How to use Substack to share your work (even if you’re a beginner)* The power of writing anonymously when you’re still finding your voice* Why waiting for “someday” is the fastest way to never start* How our community will cheer you on—and even help promote your workIf not now, when? Join Jessica & Flesché for a dose of encouragement, practical tips, and the truth about starting something bold later in life.📩 Join our FREE community on Substack: https://substack.com/@girlfriends 🎧 Listen to more empowering conversations for women 50+: https://substack.com/@girlfriends #WritingAfter50 #SubstackWriters #MidlifeCreativity #GirlfriendsOfACertainAge #StartWriting➡️ Visit Flesché Hesch on her substack HERE: https://flesche.substack.com/➡️ Visit Jessica Neighbor at her Bio HERE: https://sleekbio.com/jesswneighborYou can also hang out with us on:➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girlfriends-of-a-certain-age/id1647493853➡️ Substack: https://substack.com/@girlfriends?utm_source=profile-page💖 Like, comment, and share with your girlfriends who would love to hear this!See you next week,Jessica & Flesché

We Do Not Care Club (Official Members!)Inspired by @JustBeingMelanie’s viral “We Do Not Care Club,” Jessica and Flesche get real about all the things they no longer care about in midlife. From spotless homes to body image, this is your permission slip to stop people-pleasing and start living freely.🎧 Listen in, then tell us: What do you no longer care about?🔗 Follow @JustBeingMelanie on Instagram & TikTok📬 Subscribe to us on Substack: https://substack.com/@girlfriends

In this LIVE episode of Girlfriends of a Certain Age, Jessica and Flesche dive into the iconic world of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, inspired by Season 2 of the hit Netflix docuseries. As Gen X women, we grew up admiring the sparkle—but now we’re also questioning the pay gap, rigid beauty standards, and pressure to conform.Flesche shares her personal history as a high school cheerleader, and Jessica opens up about her lifelong discomfort with forced femininity and silence. It’s a candid, emotional, and nuanced look at what it really means to be a cheerleader in the U.S.A. then and now.🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube📝 Join the conversation on Substack: https://substack.com/@girlfriends?utm_source=profile-page💔 Our hearts go out to those impacted by the recent floods in Texas. If you're able to support, please consider donating to the Red Cross:👉 https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html#DallasCowboysCheerleaders #GenXWomen #PayEquity #BeautyStandards #GirlfriendsOfACertainAge #MidlifeVoices #WomenOver40 #NetflixDocuseries #RedCross #TexasFloodRelief

What if your anger wasn’t something to hide... but something essential?In this powerful episode, we explore how women over 50 can embrace their anger; not as something “unbecoming,” but as a potent source of healing, truth, and personal power. If you’ve been taught to stay quiet, keep the peace, or always “be nice,” this conversation will set you free.✨ We’ll dive into:Why righteous anger is a sign of self-respectHow to express anger in healthy, healing waysThe surprising link between rage, boundaries, and liberationYou are not too much. You are not overreacting. 👭 New episodes weekly. Subscribe and join our community of wise, funny, and fierce women over 50 who are living life on purpose.Join our FREE Community: https://girlfriends.substack.com

In this powerful live session, Flesché⁠ dives deep into the secrets of midlife reinvention, helping women decode the signs and whispers of intuition they may be missing. If you’ve been feeling stuck, questioning your direction, or searching for deeper meaning in this new chapter of life, this is the exact conversation you need. Learn how to trust your inner knowing, identify the clues that are always around you, and uncover the exact steps toward your next empowered chapter. This isn’t just another pep talk, it’s a spiritual and practical roadmap for women ready to finally become who they truly are. Watch now and experience a moment of soul-level clarity and inspiration.You can learn more about Flesché’s Substack at:⁠Lemurian LullabyLemurian Lullaby is a sacred sanctuary for midlife women awakening to their multidimensional selves, navigating soul-led changes in career, relationships, and purpose through channeled wisdom, healing, and sisterhood.By Flesché⁠You can learn more about Jessica at her Substack:⁠Love Your Voice Public speaking skills for midlife women to speak up confidently and reclaim their full voice.By Jessica Neighbor⁠Are YOU ready to share your story of reinvention? Let us highlight you and your Substack here. https://forms.gle/RzrKg2u3okGqfica9Please share your thoughts and reflections below in the comments!XO,Flesché & Jessica

Is it just us, or has everything gotten ridiculously expensive? Jessica and Flesche dive into the rising costs of, well… everything—and wonder if we’re just stuck in the past when prices made sense. Are you feeling it too? Let’s talk about how midlife women are navigating the squeeze.💬 Share your thoughts and join us on Substack at Girlfriends of a Certain Age ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit Host Flesché Hesch on her substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Host Jessica Neighbor on her Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us more on…⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Exercise in midlife should feel good! Jessica and Flesche share how they stay active with hiking, strength training, and eating enough protein—without the pressure of intense cardio. Tune in for simple, enjoyable ways to stay strong and energized!🎧 How are you enjoying exercise these days? Let us know!Listen to the Lifekit episode on movement HERE💗 Join our FREE community for Women ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit Host Flesché Hesch on her substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Host Jessica Neighbor at her Bio ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us more on…⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠