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Girlfriends of a Certain Age

Girlfriends of a Certain Age Podcast is for women in mid-life who want to explore how to live your best life. Co-Hosts Flesché Hesch & Jessica Neighbor discuss hot topics like menopause, culture, and relationships to help you thrive. If you identify as a girlfriend of ANY age, and you want to feel seen and heard, Welcome Girlfriend!

Be sure to subscribe and rate our podcast, and you are welcome join us on Instagram, Youtube, and in our FREE substack community, "Girlfriends of a Certain Age". Thanks girlfriend!

Society & Culture
Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
29 minutes
Episodes
102
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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How to Make Friends in Midlife | Narcissism, Small Talk & Building Real Connections After 50

How to Make Friends in Midlife | Narcissism, Small Talk & Building Real Connections After 50

Why is it so hard to make new friends in midlife? 🤔

In this Girlfriends of a Certain Age episode, we dive into the challenges—and opportunities—of friendship after 40 and 50. From spotting red flags t…

00:11:20  |   Wed 03 Sep 2025
Taking Risks in Midlife | Healing, Adventure & Why Playing Small Isn’t an Option

Taking Risks in Midlife | Healing, Adventure & Why Playing Small Isn’t an Option

What risks are you taking in midlife? 

In this Girlfriends of a Certain Age chat, we dive into the big (and little) risks women take as they step into their most powerful years.

👭 Flesché shares how he…

00:28:18  |   Wed 27 Aug 2025
Why Doctors Fail Women in Midlife | Holistic Perimenopause & Menopause Health with Michelle Dwyer

Why Doctors Fail Women in Midlife | Holistic Perimenopause & Menopause Health with Michelle Dwyer

Is your doctor really helping you through perimenopause—or just offering quick fixes? 💊

In this episode of Girlfriends of a Certain Age, we sit down with Michelle Dwyer, a 5-star rated Holistic Health…

00:32:15  |   Thu 21 Aug 2025
Can I Call Myself a Writer After 50?

Can I Call Myself a Writer After 50?

Have you been wondering if it’s too late to start writing? Spoiler: it’s not. Whether you’re dreaming of launching your own Substack, writing anonymously, or finally hitting “publish” on that piece y…

00:28:19  |   Wed 13 Aug 2025
The Midlife Glow-Up No One Talks About | Power, Peace & Boundaries After 50

The Midlife Glow-Up No One Talks About | Power, Peace & Boundaries After 50

Forget Botox. This is the midlife glow-up that actually changes your life.

In this powerful episode of Girlfriends of a Certain Age, we explore what it really means to glow up after 50—and spoiler: it…

00:32:55  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
Why we LOVE the We Do Not Care Club!

Why we LOVE the We Do Not Care Club!

We Do Not Care Club (Official Members!)
Inspired by @JustBeingMelanie’s viral “We Do Not Care Club,” Jessica and Flesche get real about all the things they no longer care about in midlife. From spotle…

00:36:37  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025
Monica Lewinsky, Midlife, and the Art of Reinvention

Monica Lewinsky, Midlife, and the Art of Reinvention

What happens when a woman refuses to let the worst thing that ever happened to her define her?

In this episode of Girlfriends of a Certain Age, we dive deep into Monica Lewinsky’s midlife reclamation—…

00:40:28  |   Thu 24 Jul 2025
Cheerleaders, Pay Disputes & Beauty Standards: A Gen X Take on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

Cheerleaders, Pay Disputes & Beauty Standards: A Gen X Take on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

In this LIVE episode of Girlfriends of a Certain Age, Jessica and Flesche dive into the iconic world of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, inspired by Season 2 of the hit Netflix docuseries. As Gen X w…

00:33:22  |   Wed 09 Jul 2025
The Midlife Motherhood Penalty: How Moms Pay the Price from Childcare to Retirement

The Midlife Motherhood Penalty: How Moms Pay the Price from Childcare to Retirement

Are you a mom over 50 wondering why you’re still feeling the financial and emotional weight of motherhood, even as your kids grow older?

In this episode, we uncover The Midlife Motherhood Penalty—a hi…

00:32:14  |   Wed 02 Jul 2025
Rage Over 50: How Anger Can Heal and Liberate Us

Rage Over 50: How Anger Can Heal and Liberate Us

What if your anger wasn’t something to hide... but something essential?

In this powerful episode, we explore how women over 50 can embrace their anger; not as something “unbecoming,” but as a potent s…

00:36:19  |   Wed 11 Jun 2025
Reinventing Ourselves in Midlife

Reinventing Ourselves in Midlife

In this powerful episode of Girlfriends of a Certain Age, Co-host Flesche interviews Co-host Jessica about the transformative journey of reinventing yourself in midlife. As our bodies and hormones sh…

00:26:35  |   Wed 04 Jun 2025
Intuition, Reinvention & The Truth Behind Your Life Purpose After 40

Intuition, Reinvention & The Truth Behind Your Life Purpose After 40

In this powerful live session, Flesché⁠ dives deep into the secrets of midlife reinvention, helping women decode the signs and whispers of intuition they may be missing. 

If you’ve been feeling stuck,…

00:32:57  |   Wed 28 May 2025
Fix Your Marriage or Walk Away? Midlife Relationship Advice w/ Katherine Waddell, LMFT

Fix Your Marriage or Walk Away? Midlife Relationship Advice w/ Katherine Waddell, LMFT

Should you fight for your marriage or let it go? Therapist Katherine Waddell, LMFT, joins us to break down how couples can strengthen their connection through differentiation and healthy communicatio…

00:30:08  |   Tue 25 Mar 2025
Why Is Everything So Expensive?! Gen X Women Sound Off

Why Is Everything So Expensive?! Gen X Women Sound Off

Is it just us, or has everything gotten ridiculously expensive? Jessica and Flesche dive into the rising costs of, well… everything—and wonder if we’re just stuck in the past when prices made sense. …

00:01:27  |   Tue 18 Mar 2025
More Energy, Less Drama in Midlife

More Energy, Less Drama in Midlife

Midlife women, it’s time to protect your energy! Jessica and Flesche share life hacks to avoid energy suckers, set boundaries, and recharge so you can focus on what really matters. If you’re feeling …

00:30:02  |   Tue 11 Mar 2025
Why Midlife Women are Taking Over Substack

Why Midlife Women are Taking Over Substack

Substack is the perfect platform for midlife women to share their writing, coaching, recipes, and art—without the pressure of social media. In this episode of Girlfriends of a Certain Age, Jessica an…

00:17:03  |   Tue 04 Mar 2025
Midlife Fitness: Fun, Strength & No More Crazy Cardio!

Midlife Fitness: Fun, Strength & No More Crazy Cardio!

Exercise in midlife should feel good! Jessica and Flesche share how they stay active with hiking, strength training, and eating enough protein—without the pressure of intense cardio. Tune in for simp…

00:11:32  |   Tue 25 Feb 2025
Blake vs. Justin: Gen X Women Weigh In on the Drama

Blake vs. Justin: Gen X Women Weigh In on the Drama

The It Ends With Us movie drama is getting messy—smear campaigns, lawsuits, and endless headlines. But what’s really going on between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni? In this episode of Girlfriends o…

00:10:59  |   Wed 19 Feb 2025
Midlife Women Choosing the Slow Lane: Why We’re Done Hustling

Midlife Women Choosing the Slow Lane: Why We’re Done Hustling

Tired of the hustle? In this episode of Girlfriends of a Certain Age, Jessica and Flesche share why midlife is the perfect time to slow down, let go of busyness, and embrace a more intentional life. …

00:22:34  |   Tue 11 Feb 2025
Good Girls in Recovery: Reclaiming Your Voice in Midlife (Part 2)

Good Girls in Recovery: Reclaiming Your Voice in Midlife (Part 2)

Welcome to Girlfriends of a Certain Age! In this special two-part series, we’re talking about recovering from the "good girl" mindset that so many of us grew up with. As midlife women, we have a uniq…

00:13:43  |   Tue 04 Feb 2025
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