About this episode

Tanya and Jen discuss why many women over 50 struggle to find joy and fun in their lives and explore the importance of play and happiness.

When was the last time you laughed until you cried? In this episode of Superlatively Yes, Tanya and Jen explore something many Gen X women quietly experience: somewhere between raising children, building careers, caring for family, managing households, and checking things off endless to-do lists, we forgot how to have fun. Why does joy feel harder to find in midlife? Why do we feel guilty when we aren't being productive? And what if fun isn't frivolous at all? Backed by fascinating research from experts on happiness, play, positive psychology, and well-being, this conversation explores why play matters, how our brains are wired for productivity, and why joy may be one of the healthiest things we can pursue. Along the way, Tanya and Jen share stories about childhood fun, Barbies, fashion plates, water slides, grandparent memories, Diet Cokes with lime, summer adventures, and the tiny delights that make life sweeter. If you're a woman over 40, over 50, an empty nester, a busy mom, a grandmother, or simply someone feeling stuck in the routine of everyday life, this episode is your permission slip to start finding fun again. Are you productive but exhausted? Responsible but restless…

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