The holidays may be magical… but they can also be a whole lot of madness. From the shopping and decorating to the family expectations, emotional labor, and the pressure to “make it perfect,” this season can leave midlife women exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering where their peace went.
In this no-BS conversation, Jules and Michele pull back the curtain on what the holidays really feel like for midlife women—and how to survive (and actually enjoy) the season without losing your sanity.
They’re sharing:
✨ Why holiday overwhelm hits harder for women and why it’s NOT your fault
✨ The truth about emotional labor, gift shopping, and being the “default” everything
✨ How to ditch traditions that drain you (guilt-free!)
✨ The art of protecting your energy when everyone wants a piece of you
✨ Ways to simplify, set boundaries, and create a season that actually feels joyful
✨ Real stories from retail life, mom life, divorced-mom holidays, and shifting family dynamics
✨ Why it’s okay to change things up and how to do it without the drama
Whether you’re hosting, traveling, juggling grown kids and aging parents, or managing it all solo, this episode gives you permission to reclaim your peace, do the holidays your way, and stay spicy the whole damn season.
Plus: A nostalgic walk down holiday memory lane, a little midlife wisdom, and a whole lot of laughter.
Are you ready to take your "spiciness" to the next level?!
Connect with Julee & Michele on Instagram @spicy_midlife_women and send a DM about what resonated most during this episode so they can encourage you with steps forward in your own life.
