Ep. 211: Why Quality Relationships with Self and Others Matters in Midlife - with Tami Jorden

Описание: “Loneliness kills - literally. It’s as dangerous as smoking or alcoholism. To not have healthy, loving connections shortens our longevity.” - Tami Jorden

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, I sit down with the amazing Tami Jorden to explore what really happens to women in midlife and why this season may be the most important chapter of all.

Tami is a certified death doula and the host of Butterfly Days Podcast. In our conversation, she shares profound wisdom on menopause, emotional transformation, self-love and why intentional relationships are essential for women’s health, longevity and fulfillment. Tami reminds us midlife isn’t a decline - it’s actually a chrysalis; which means a profound transformation that represents a sacred, hidden stage of inner change, rest, and potential where one sheds their old self to emerge as something new and beautiful.

This episode reframes aging, connection and purpose - especially for women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond - and challenges the cultural narrative that worships youth over wisdom.

In this episode, we explore:
• Why loneliness is as dangerous as smoking or alcoholism
• How midlife becomes a powerful season of transformation
• Emotional and identity shifts during menopause
• Why relationships are not “extra” - they are essential!
• The importance of reciprocal friendships (giving and receiving.)
• How to edit unhealthy relationships with compassion
• Why self-love is the foundation of meaningful connection
• What end-of-life wisdom teaches us about what truly matters

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Loneliness Is as Dangerous as Smoking
01:00 - Why Midlife Is a Chrysalis, Not a Decline
04:30 - The Emotional Shift Women Experience in Menopause
07:50 - Why Society Undervalues Women’s Wisdom
11:55 - How Loneliness Impacts Health & Longevity
15:05 - Relationships Are the Cake, Not the Frosting
18:40 - Why Women Must Build Intentional Friendships
22:10 - Making Time for Connection in Busy Seasons
26:30 - Where to Find Like-Minded Relationships
29:20 - The Danger of One-Sided Friendships
33:00 - Learning to Receive, Not Just Give
36:30 - Editing Unhealthy Relationships
40:00 - Why Self-Love Matters More in Midlife
45:00 - Ending Negative Self-Talk
49:30 - What End-of-Life Wisdom Teaches Us
51:50 - How to Connect with Tami Jorden

If you’ve ever felt disconnected, invisible, or unsure of who you’re becoming in midlife, this episode will meet you right where you are.

Connect with Tami here:
Website: https://tamijorden.com/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Substack: https://tamijorden.substack.com/

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