Is This 50? (Happy Birthday, Kim!)

About this episode

In this episode, Kim reflects on turning 50 and the expectations versus reality of this milestone birthday.

My favorite human is turning 50! If you know my wife, Kim, you know she is very self-deprecating and adorable about getting older. Kim thought 50 might feel like a big, Oprah-level moment. (Like angels singing... all-knowing wisdom... maybe a sudden ability to fold a fitted sheet.) Instead, it’s been a mix of gratitude, a little existential panic, and a lot of honest questions like: Is this what 50 is supposed to feel like? In this episode, we look back at what Kim thought 50 would be (Golden Girls, water aerobics, financial literacy… none of which fully happened) and our team surprises her with messages from some incredibly wise humans who have already crossed into their 50s and beyond. Plus, it's the finale of Kim’s “Road to 50” goals where she shares what she got accomplished. Thank you for writing to us about what you still don’t know at 50 (turns out… a lot of us are just winging it), and apologies for talking about my bidet for longer than necessary. Happy Birthday, Kim! We love to hear from you! Leave us a message at 323-364-3929 or write the show at podcast@theholdernessfamily.com . You can also watch our podcast on YouTube . Visit Our Shop Join Our Newsletter Find us on…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kim Holderness, Penn Holderness

Topics covered

• aging
• self-reflection
• milestones
• personal growth
• birthday celebration

Keywords

• 50th birthday
• self-deprecation
• existential panic
• personal goals
• life lessons

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