It's Giving Swinter

About this episode

Tanya and Jen discuss the challenges of midlife and healing in a humorous and relatable way.

A few themes from this episode: Healing is humbling, and sometimes accepting help is its own kind of growth. Not everything in modern life feels as user-friendly as it should. Your nervous system deserves compassion, too. Midlife may come with more sock decisions than anyone prepared us for. A good evening routine can be an act of self-respect. In this episode of Superlatively Yes , Tanya and Jen are back behind the microphones, talking through one of those very specific life seasons where everything feels just a little harder than it should. From the strange weather whiplash of "swinter" to the humbling realities of recovering from surgery with only one working arm, this conversation is full of the kind of honest, funny, and deeply relatable moments that make you feel less alone. Jen shares the surprisingly long list of everyday tasks that become nearly impossible with one arm, including driving through Chick-fil-A, putting on deodorant, typing, fixing hair, changing sheets, and simply opening a bag of almonds with dignity intact. Tanya, meanwhile, brings stories from real life that include cleaning an apartment alone for hours, nearly taking Shawn out with a Swiffer after being…

People in this episode

Hosts: Tanya Smith, Jennifer McCroddan

Topics covered

• healing
• midlife
• self-respect
• nervous system
• everyday challenges
• humor
• personal growth

Keywords

• healing
• midlife
• self-care
• nervous system
• everyday tasks
• humor
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chick-fil-A

Books & works: Bridgerton

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