The Midlife Chaos

Prayer and Giving It to God

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0600

Jill is here to share her journey of finding and developing her relationship with Christ. The need for FORGIVENESS and the IMPORTANCE of surrounding yourself with people who will PRAY with, and FOR you! Her and I could have chosen any number or things to talk about but seeing this change in Jill and hearing her passion on this topic, we knew that we just had to talk about Prayer!

Some the books Jill recommends and some of the scriptures we discussed were:

Matthew 6:15

Mark 11:25

Psalms 66:18

unForgiveness: How to forgive when they don't deserve it by Francisco Ortega

Real Prayer: A no BS guide to a powerful prayerful life by Francisco Ortega

Father Wounds: 8 steps to heal your relationship with your dad by Francisco Ortega

**I am in no way endorsing these books, Jill has suggested these books and I am passing the information on. I know Jill has done bible study with Frank**

#Prayer

#Friends

#ComeUntoChrist

#Forgiveness

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Ride Another Day with Kelli Johnson

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 22:00:00 -0600

After a tragic ski accident took the life of Kelli's 5 year old daughter, she was left with a traumatic brain injury. Kelli opens up to us about, not only the physical process but also, the emotional grief of becoming herself again and the grief of losing a child. Going from a gifted athlete on her way to nursing school, Kelli has had to relearn all the basic functions from how to feed herself to how to put on a pair of earrings. Her resilience and determination are so impressive. Kelli has chosen to find happiness in the journey. Kelli and her husband, Chauncy, started The Snow Angel Foundation and the Ride Another Day campaign to promote awareness around safe skiing.

#RideAnotherDay

#RideRAD

#SnowAngelFoundation

#TBI

#Smile

#Trauma

Be Ready, Alert, Distance Yourself

Betsy the Bestie

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0600

As promised... Teri and I hit the road to interview some of our friends and family. Our first episode is Betsy. A good friend to both of us. We are talking navigating friendships through life changes. When a faith journey takes a turn for some people but not others. Bridging that gap and not losing our best friends and even family members to differences.

#Friends

#Faith

#FaithTransition

#exmo

Dance Like Everybody Is Watching

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0500

I know... we've all heard the phrase, "Dance Like Nobody Is Watching" but what if you had the courage to "Dance Like EVERYBODY Is Watching"??

I always seem to learn the biggest life lessons while traveling. This time, the dance floor is where my brain got spinning.

#midlifechaos

#courage

#peoplewatchingatitsbest

Body Image with Whitney

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0500

Body Image, Weight Loss, Marriage, Motherhood, Midlife, Goals...

What else can we talk about??? Whitney sits down with me because she heard a recent episode that spoke to her. I love chatting with her and getting her perspective and life experience with battling her own weight loss goals.

#themidlifechaos

#mentalhealth

#bodyimage

Sex to Funerals and Everything In Between

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Teri is back to finish up our last convo. We are talking what would make good future episodes. What are you wanting to hear? What needs to be talked about? Midlife Chaos for Men??

Grab a drink, settle in on the couch and feel like you are at hanging with your best friends talking about all the chaotic things.

#themidlifechaos

#besstfriends

#girltime

I'm BACK!!! Kind of... Hopefully

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 22:00:00 -0500

It's been the best of times, It's been the worst of times...

It has been 1 whole year since my last episode. My very best good friend Teri is interviewing ME! She said she was not going to let any more "excuses" get in the way of me recording.

We talk all things, how our friendship started, the good bad and the ugly of my last year and a half and what would make for good future episodes. We chat a little about me feeling like a fraud as I have been navigating my own midlife chaos but, isn't that what this whole podcast is about??? We even have a guest appearance from Colton!!!

I did cut things off at the end but will probably make that another episode.

thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU for being so supportive!!!

XOXO! Karen Michelle

#midlifechaos

#midlife

MY Midlife Chaos

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:00:00 -0500

I've missed you!!

With a little technical difficulty, I've been "too busy" to get it figured out.

I had to be honest with myself and not let any more "excuses" get in my own way.

#MidlifeChaos
#Sextember
#getyourmarriageon
#intimatelyus

Hot Takes and Unpopular Opinions

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0500

A hot take is a statement that's bold or edgy enough that people just have to debate. It's not really, factually, right or wrong. But people can't help without putting in their opinion. In the right situation, hot takes open the door for lively and (hopefully) fun conversation and connection.

#hottakes
#manvsbear
#DoesPineappleBelongOnPizza

Summer FUN!

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:00:00 -0500

Summer FUN, Summer Hygge!

How are you bringing Hygge to your summer? Is our summer already stressing you out and it is just getting started?
Let's chat about ways to slow thing down and live in the moment. Hygge style.

#Hygge
#SummerFun
#SmmerHygge

The Importance of Sex Education - Part 2

Tue, 28 May 2024 18:00:00 -0500

Today's focus is on the topic of Interpersonal Violence taken from the National Sex Education Standards, edition 2 (2020)

I know this topic can be tough or sensitive. I know that we think our children aren't ready to hear it. Maybe we don't even have kiddos at home. We do have influence over those around us, or even our grandchildren. Our best option is to be a knowledgeable resource.

#SexEducation
#nationalstandards

The Importance of Sex Education

Fri, 24 May 2024 14:00:00 -0500

What did you learn about sex growing up? For me? Not much at all. We are taking a look at the National Sex Education Standards. I am impressed with how it is laid out by category and by age. The standards are both insightful and necessary for the wide range of topics included.

#SexEducation
#LetsTalkAboutSex
#NationalSexEducationStandards
#STDs
#HealthyConversations

What Would Jesus Do?

Thu, 16 May 2024 14:00:00 -0500

I am hopping on a soapbox. I heard a phrase this week that has just not sat right with me. You may not like my perspective, I'd love to hear your take. How do you feel when you are told to be the bigger person? How validated does that make you feel? Let's chat about it!

#WWJD
#LOVE
#loveistheanswer

Mothers

Thu, 09 May 2024 22:00:00 -0500

Let's celebrate all those beautifully kind-hearted women who have stepped-up in every which way as having motherly influence on our children.

Where do you fall on the I Love/Loathe Mother's Day spectrum?
Is Mother's Day just another day in your house?
Do you have real heartache over Mother's Day?
Is becoming a mother not happening for you?
Do you just want a clean house and the kids not to bicker?

Can we unite in the knowledge that we all share a Heavenly Mother.

#mothers
#happymothersday
#celebrate
#HeavenlyMother

Thinking about Grief - How to be better prepared

Thu, 02 May 2024 18:00:00 -0500

I've thought a lot about my conversation with Lacy. I am sharing thoughts from two people that I follow on social media with ideas on how to make the transition a little easier, or at least feel prepared a little bit. Maybe these are some ideas that you haven't considered, or maybe this is the push you need to get some conversations happening.

#debtfreedad
#whitneyallen
#grief
#mentalhealth

4 Phases of Perimenopause w/ Ashlee

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Let's dispel some myths about Menopause!
What is it? How long does it last? When is it NOT normal?
HRT - when, what, how...
ALL THE THINGS!!

You can find Ashlee:
A Bit Better Every Day podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-bit-better-every-day/id1563496116
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/heyashleenoel/?hl=en
Courses:
https://ashleesorensen.podia.com/
Website:
www.ashleesorensen.com

Grief w/ Lacy Williams

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0500

My good friend Lacy has agreed to talk about losing her husband and sharing her journey with grief. I am so impressed with her because as hard as she is on herself for "not getting past it" she has learned many lessons along the way. From feeling like she was warned to learning that it really is all in God's hands. At the end of the day she encourages us to love those around us and to not take for granted the time we have.

Boudoir and Body Positivity w/Kara Hayes

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0500

“I can’t remember anybody I’ve seen at a public pool with such a memorable body, good or bad, that I’ve thought about it ever again."
Today we are talking about body positivity and how empowering Boudoir Photography can be.
Kara is sharing how we can Embrace and Celebrate our bodies and how to show ourselves self-love.

You can find Kara at:
Website: abundanceboudoir.com
ig: @abundance.boudoir

tiktok: @abundanceboudoir

Get Fit Month

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 21:00:00 -0500

April has been what I call Get Fit Month. I think it started out as an "I fell off the resolution wagon and it is time to jump back on" Over the years it has turned into Get... Fit Month. Whatever I feel like I need to re-focus on that year. Get Spiritually Fit, Wanna start a new hobby?? Get Sourdough Fit. On today's episode we are talking about getting Emotionally Fit.
Join me as we talk about the 7 traits of Emotional Fitness

#GetFit
#EmotionalFitness
#coa
#midlife

The Manual

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Do you have an unwritten set of rules for the people in your life?
Have you written an Operator's Manual? Do THEY know you have a manual written for them? Are you frustrated because your expectations aren't being met?
Lets chat about what all that means and how to take back your power.

#themanual
#unmetexpectations
#themidlifechaos

Just Ramblin'

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:00:00 -0500

Have you ever had one of those days? Weeks?
Today is one of those days... I am just not feeling it.
In the name of consistency and accountability, today's episode is just me rambling. What's going on in your life? Me? A whole lot of nothing and something at the same time and it is making me feel some kind of way.
I am choosing rest over stress to put out an episode but I am guessing we have all had those same kind of thoughts and feelings.
Thank you for your grace.

#impostorsyndrome
#ownyourwords
#wordsvsvision

Celebrating Women

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0500

Women's History Month is a focus on all the accomplishments that Women have made.
I hope that you realize that any contribution that YOU make, no matter how big or small is HUGE in the eyes of those around you.
I see you! and I am so grateful for the love and example you are in my life.

#Womenshistory
#Sisterhood
#community
#shedoesntknow
#secretlifeofbees

Raw and Real Recap

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0600

Just want to clear a few things up.
How do you show up for your spouse who is bringing so much baggage into the relationship? Love Them!

#MentalHealth
#LoveThem
#WomensHistory
#birthdaymonth

Raw and Real - A conversation with JR

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0600

We are getting Raw and Real about JR's childhood and how it has influenced him today. We talk about the importance of getting honest with yourself.

Getting To Know Us - Anniversary Edition

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0600

I have JR joining us today. We are celebrating 25 years of marriage. I'm interviewing him and letting you have a peek inside who we are.
We are answering questions and giving advice to our kids.

#HappyAnniversary
#25andcounting
#HappilyEverAfter

Sex Worth Having

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 23:00:00 -0600

We can talk all day about getting over good girl syndrome and making that mindset shift of what we have been taught or not been taught about healthy sexuality but at the end of the day, if the sex your having is "meh", then you aren’t going to be too eager to be having that sex.

Let's figure this out, together and take back our sexuality! I'll share some tools to use to spice things up and get you what you truly desire - Sex Worth Having!

#sexysleepover
#sexworthhaving
#sexcoach

Sexy Sleepover

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 20:00:00 -0600

All about Sexy Sleepover. What is it? Who is it for?

I love to talk about sex!! All the fun, silly, taboo parts of it. But I also love to talk about the beauty of it. The way that it is so intimate and connecting.
The Sexy Sleepover is a safe place to chat all things sex. A lot of the women I work with have the same conditioning that sex is a totally taboo topic. I realize a lot of women struggle with their sexuality in one way or another and then it feels very isolating that they are the only one experiencing those problems. So the sleepover is where we can talk about some of these thoughts and hang-ups that people have. Once we tackle our thoughts around sex, then we can talk about the fun stuff. Then nothing is off the table.

#sexysleepover

Just Checking In, How are YOU?

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 19:00:00 -0600

How are you holding up? You survived January! All 87 days of it...
How are your resolutions coming? Are you allowing yourself some grace? Where can i help?

#getyourmarriageon
#intimatleyus
#sextimacychallenge
#accountability
#grace

SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:00:00 -0600

SAD, What is it? How do we treat it?

#SAD
#SeasonalDepression
#WinterBlues
#LorenDalton

Hygge

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 19:00:00 -0600

Hygge is a state of mind as much as it is an experience. It is the layered mood and ambiance of a situation.

Let's chat about how we can bring a spirit of Hygge into our homes, office, wardrobe and even look forward to a Hygge summer.

#HyggeHen
#ComfortandCozy
#favoritethings

Fearless - Discovering Your Life Purpose

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 17:00:00 -0600

What would you do if you weren’t afraid?
What crazy chances would you take?
What if you lived your life out loud?

Let's discover your life purpose and learn to live fearlessly!

#Fearless
#katperkins
#adamleipzig

Doing More in 2024

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0600

2023 taught me so much, I am looking forward to what 2024 has in store.
What do we need to implement to make our goals a reality? What is no longer serving us? What is working well that we want to continue? Let's take a look at how 2024 can be the best year for GROWTH in our Relationships, Health, Finances, Faith and of course SEX!
When we show up as our best selves, we can show up so much better for those around us.

Gearing Up For The New Year

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 22:00:00 -0600

How are we finishing 2023?
Are you looking forward to 2024?
How can I help you get ready for the new year? Are you setting new years resolutions? Are you struggling to get 2023 resolutions done?
I am looking forward to Doing More in '24!

Taking Time For YOU Amidst The Chaos

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Are you feeling the pressure to have everything ready for Christmas?
Where is your chaos level today?
What are YOU doing to take the time to really enjoy this holiday season?
I'm sharing what I am doing to limit my chaos. Maybe some of these ideas can help you too.

Gifts for the Grands

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0600

Are you finding it so difficult to shop for your parents or grandparents? Let me help you think out of the box. Practical? Comfort? Just general ideas? I've got some ideas for you! Maybe they work, maybe not. Hopefully it gets your mind thinking about what your grands would love to receive from you!
Happy Holidays and Happy Shopping!

S.A.N.T.A.

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Secret Santa or Sexy Santa, Let's talk about the Magic of SANTA this holiday season.

#thesantaclause
#ibelieveinsantaclaus
#givingmachine.org
#12DaysofSexmas

Holidays: Heaven or Hell

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0600

I want to share my tips and tricks to make the holiday season a little more heavenly and less like you are living in hell. I share these things, not because I am super organized or that I think I have any fail proof systems. It is because I have tried all the things and really got to the point of wanting to cancel Christmas altogether. So what can you do to save money this time of year? How can you save some of your sanity? AND how do you get exactly what is on your Christmas list?? Let’s chat about it.

Traditions

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0600

What traditions bring back the greatest memories? What traditions have you taken from your childhood and do with your own family? Now that you are becoming empty nesters, how have you changed your traditions to keep the family connected or what NEW traditions do you have that celebrate just the 2 of you?

Maybe because, I am NOT a gifts person, or that quality time IS my love language, I much prefer traditions be about memories being made and the experiences we have.

And FOOD, I love traditions that revolve around FOOD!

Money, Politics & Religion: Surviving Holiday Dinners

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 22:00:00 -0600

Politics and Turkey Do NOT Mix!
Let me give you a little advice on some topics that are probably best to stay away from this holiday season.

Gratitude

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0600

I just love that we spend a full month talking about all the things that we are grateful for before we spend a full month celebrating the birth of our Savior.

Something that I think is interesting is that when I think of some of the biggest blessings in my life, things that I am most grateful for, they are attached to a tender mercy.

I can not deny that even our greatest challenges have come filled with an immense amount of blessings.

Traditions Challenge:
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$150 Amazon Gift Card
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#Gratitude
#Blessings
#Thanksgiving
#TraditionsChallenge

Wild Witchy Woman

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0500

Get to know my 9th Great Grandmother, Bridget Bishop. The 1st victim hanged in the Salem Witch Trials.

Get to know how closely you relate to being a witch.

Are you a GOOD witch or a BAD witch? There is a little witch in all of us.

"Within every woman there lives a powerful force, filled with good instincts, passionate creativity, and ageless knowing. She is the Wild Woman, who represents the instinctual nature of women." (Women Who Run With the Wolves)

Being a Wild Woman is a true gift in today’s world. It is challenging to be so acutely aware of yourself and your world, but it is worth it!

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Angie's Breast Cancer Journey

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 16:00:00 -0500

It is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I just knew that I had to have my friend Angie share her journey of Breast Cancer with us!
She shares it all. When she found the lump, what the diagnosis process looked like. Her journey with treatment, tender mercies along the way and how life looks now, moving forward.
I am so grateful that she was so raw and willing to let us into this part of her life.

#breastcancerawareness
#survivor
#fightlikeagirl

Let's Talk About SEX, Baby! The Making Love Store

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0500

Let's go on a trip to the Making Love Store!
Sometimes going to a place, like THAT, can be overwhelming and intimidating. Let's put your mind at ease that a sexy adult store can be fun and educational.

#HealthyConversations
#AdultStore
#Dark Secrets

In My Barbie Era

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0500

All things Pink, Glitter and Dance Parties!!

Here is my review of the Barbie movie. Maybe not the perspective you expected. But I think we could all use a little more love, understanding and humanity.

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SEX, Let's Just Jump On In

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 18:00:00 -0500

Have your kids ever found your sex toys? How has the dialogue around "sex" changed at your house as your kids have gotten older? How comfortable are you talking about sex with other adults? Let's chat about it today!

The Importance of Friendships

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Why is it so important to have friends? and How do we even go about finding friends?
It is difficult in this phase of life to make new friends but, it is so important to have them.

Bonus: Rylee's Cancer Journey

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 21:00:00 -0500

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
On the anniversary of Rylee's diagnosis, I am sharing our journey of childhood cancer with our own daughter.
The Good, the Bad, the Ugly. It is all there.

What Even IS A Midlife Chaos?

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0500

What are the components of a good Midlife Chaos??
Relationships, Finances, Sex, Faith and Health
Let's talk about it all!

What Being A Dance Mom Taught Me About Life

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0500

We are a sports family. We have done all the sports, watched all the sports movies but, nothing has prepared me for life quite like being in the dance community.
I'm sharing with you 10 things that being a dance mom has taught me about life.

How To solve ANY Problem

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0500

What if I told you there is no problem that we can't solve? There is nothing that I, as a life coach, can't help with? That would be AMAZING, right?!
Using a model that Brooke Castillo developed for The Life Coach School, I am going to help you with just that. How to solve any problem.

Godfidence

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 21:00:00 -0500

When you receive your Confidence from God, you've got Godfidence!

On today's podcast, I am quoting lines from some of my favorite shows and asking the question, How do we see just how Freaking Awesome we are??

After you are done listening, head over to the Facebook group, Midlife Chaos VIPs and let us know just how Godfident and talented you are.

What is a Life Coach?

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 18:00:00 -0500

Let me answer the question, what is a Life Coach by answering 3 simple questions...
* What is the difference between a Life Coach and a Therapist
* What are the different types of Life Coaching
* What will I do and not do as a Life Coach

Once you've decided that coaching is right for you, I would love to work with you!

Hi! I'm Karen but, I'm not a Karen

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Who the heck do I think I am? How did I even get to the place of being a Life Coach and hosting a podcast? Let me introduce myself.
I'll share my journey getting here and lucky you... I'm sharing random facts you do not care to know.

Trailer

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 21:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the Midlife Chaos Podcast!

What even is this thing... Midlife? and Why is there so much Chaos?
I'll be sharing my own personal experiences of navigating this phase of life. No topic is off the table! Join me on this adventure as we discuss all the things our moms never talked to us about.

The podcast is launching NOW and new episodes will air every Tuesday at 10am central time.