Drinks with the Girls

Forget the tired trope that “50 is the new 30.” In this unapologetically honest episode, Karen and Lisa are here to tell you—it’s better. Way better. We’re diving into why midlife women are having a full-blown renaissance, ditching outdated expectations, reclaiming their power, and living life on their own damn terms. From societal shifts to stealth-mode grandmas, zero fucks given, and the rise of reinvention, we’re celebrating wha...

What if the things you’ve brushed off as “just stress” or “mom guilt” are actually unprocessed trauma? In this powerful episode of Drinks With the Girls, Karen and Lisa sit down with therapist and trauma expert Alex Casillas to unpack the emotional baggage many women in midlife have been unknowingly carrying for decades. From survival mode and dissociation to why so many women lose themselves in caregiving roles, this candid conver...

Life in the so-called Sandwich Generation doesn’t quite capture the pressure many of us feel in midlife. That’s why we call it the Panini Generation—because we’re not just layered between responsibilities, we’re pressed from every direction.

In this episode of Drinks With the Girls, we dig into what it means to be squeezed between caring for children, sustaining marriages, managing demanding careers, and supporting aging parents—al...

They said sex gets boring after 40 — they lied. In this unapologetically honest episode of Drinks With the Girls, we’re breaking down what really happens to your sex life in midlife. From hormone shifts and body confidence to redefining pleasure on your own terms, we’re talking about how to make intimacy not just good, but mind-blowing.

Whether you’re navigating menopause, rekindling the spark in a long-term relationship, or explor...

GLP-1s like semaglutide are everywhere—from Oprah’s special to TikTok trends—but what’s the real story behind the shot? Lisa opens up about her personal experience with compounded semaglutide, sharing the good, the gross, and the emotionally complicated parts of using a GLP-1 medication in midlife.

Karen and Lisa dig into the cultural shame around weight, the privilege baked into access, and why it’s time we stop calling it “cheati...

Forget everything you’ve been told about the “midlife crisis.” In this episode of Drinks with the Girls, Karen and Lisa are calling BS on outdated, gendered labels and reclaiming midlife as a time of powerful transformation. From societal expectations to personal reinvention, we unpack why this chapter isn't a breakdown — it’s a breakthrough.

Tune in for real talk on:

• Why the term midlife crisis is harmful and outdated

• How ...

When it’s 92 degrees and even the thought of turning on the stove feels like too much, what’s for dinner?

In this laugh-out-loud and totally relatable episode, Karen and Lisa are joined once again by fan favorite Lisa Potter to talk real-life summer cooking. We're dishing up no-drama dinner ideas, lazy-girl meal hacks, and giving you full permission to make cereal, charcuterie boards, or rotisserie chicken your go-to strategy when ...

What if the “midlife crisis” was actually the beginning of your most powerful transformation yet? This week, Karen and Lisa are joined by Guest Amanda Younts—educator-turned-coach, speaker, podcaster, and the original Midlife Catalyst—to talk about why change in midlife isn’t a breakdown… it’s a breakthrough.

From ditching autopilot and rewriting outdated identity scripts to navigating grief, sobriety, and the sacred art of permiss...

One year, 50+ episodes, and a whole lot of laughs, real talk, and midlife magic! In this anniversary special, Karen and Lisa pull back the curtain on their first year of Drinks With the Girls—sharing their biggest wins, hilarious fails, most impactful episodes, and the behind-the-scenes chaos of building a podcast that resonates with women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. They dish on the power of friendship, consistency, and showing up...

Reunions in midlife come with more than old stories—they bring new truths. Karen and Lisa explore the emotional power of reconnection, from college reunions to rediscovered friendships. Backed by research on the importance of community in midlife, this heartfelt, funny conversation dives into identity, joy, and rediscovery for women in their 40s and 50s.

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🎧Show Notes

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When it comes to midlife healing, sometimes the best therapist has four legs and a tail. In this episode, Karen and Lisa sit down with Equus Coach Sue Willoughby to talk about how horses can help women find clarity, courage, and connection during some of life’s most tender transitions.

From identity shifts to emotional overload, Sue shares how working with horses creates space for self-awareness, presence, and deep healing—no ridin...

Money talk doesn’t have to be intimidating. In this empowering episode of Drinks with the Girls, we sit down with Certified Financial Planner Karen Van Voorhis to break down the essentials of financial planning for women in midlife. Whether you're newly single, running your own business, or just realizing it’s time to take charge of your money, Karen offers practical, judgment-free advice on everything from 401(k)s and IRAs to SEP ...

In this candid and heartfelt episode of Drinks With the Girls, Karen and Lisa unpack the messy, beautiful, and sometimes painful realities of female friendship in midlife. From fading connections to explosive breakups, they reflect on why friendship hurts in a way romantic relationships often don’t — and how societal conditioning, loyalty, and expectations play into it all.

Whether you're grieving a friendship that once felt unbrea...

🎉 We did it, listeners — 50 episodes! 🎉 And if you’ve ever looked at the stats for podcasts, you know this is a big deal. Most podcasts don’t make it past episode 10, so hitting 50 is a rare and beautiful milestone. It means we’ve shown up week after week, sharing real conversations about midlife, connection, and everything in between.

In this celebratory episode, Karen and Lisa reflect on what it means t...

In this fiery and deeply personal episode, Karen and Lisa are clinking glasses to the end of the “good girl” era—and the rise of bold, badass midlife women who are done shrinking to fit. Inspired by Karen’s viral blog post, “The Good Girl Myth: Why Midlife Women Are No Longer Buying It,” the girls dive into how people-pleasing, perfectionism, and playing nice have held women back for decad...

In this heartwarming and hilarious episode of Drinks With the Girls, Karen and Lisa sit down with Amy Weinland Daughters — author, speaker, and champion of old-school connection — to talk about the unexpected power of handwritten letters. Amy shares the incredible story behind her book Dear Dana, ...

In this heartfelt and no-holds-barred episode of Drinks With the Girls, Karen and Lisa dive into the Surgeon General’s new advisory linking even moderate alcohol consumption to cancer risks — and what it means for midlife women. From pandemic wine habits to menopause metabolism, they get real about how drinking rituals are woven into our friendships, celebrations, and ...

Are you navigating perimenopause or menopause and wondering what the fork is happening to your body? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode, Karen and Lisa sit down with hormone specialist Naomi Major to have the honest, no-BS conversation every woman over 40 deserves about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone.

Naomi breaks...

In this empowering episode of Drinks With the Girls, Karen and Lisa dive deep into the art (and emotional rollercoaster) of setting boundaries and learning to say no without guilt. They unpack why women over 40 often struggle with people-pleasing, how midlife becomes the season of reclaiming your energy, and why protecting your peace isn’t selfish—it’...