Conscious Aging

Conscious Aging

Author: Melissa Carter & Jenn Hobby October 11, 2021 Duration: 58:35
You've heard of "aging gracefully," but we want you to be intentional about how your life looks over 40! We are joined by India Leigh who is a Spirit intuitive, reader, clairvoyant, and coach. India guides us through a discussion about conscious aging...

Melissa Carter and Jenn Hobby host The Friendzy with Melissa Carter & Jenn Hobby, a space built on the kind of honest, meandering, and deeply supportive talks you’d have with your closest friends. This podcast moves beyond superficial chats to explore how our relationships, cultural expectations, and personal growth evolve through every life stage. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair to a candid conversation where no topic is off limits, from navigating career shifts and family dynamics to redefining what fulfillment means as the years add up. The core idea is refreshingly simple yet profound: to reshape how we think and talk about aging, transforming it from a source of anxiety into a reason for genuine celebration. You’ll hear real stories, practical insights, and plenty of laughter that underscores the joy found in authenticity. Tune in for a thoughtful blend of education and personal reflection, all delivered with the warmth and relatability that makes this show feel like an immediate friend. In a world obsessed with youth, this podcast offers a necessary and uplifting counter-narrative, encouraging you to embrace every chapter with curiosity and confidence.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 47

The Friendzy with Melissa Carter & Jenn Hobby
Podcast Episodes
College - The End or Beginning? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:47
It's time for college! But for many parents it's a struggle to let their babies go. Melissa & Jenn share some of their friends' thoughts about dropping kids off on campus and what college was like for them. Plus, Jenn an…
Jennifer Hudson! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:10
Singer/Actor Jennifer Hudson stars in the new movie about Aretha Franklin, called "Respect." Jenn sits down with her to talk about the film and what it's like to play the iconic performer. Plus, when do you have the sex…
Plan A Different Kind of Wedding! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:26
Why do all weddings have to look alike? They don’t! Our guest is Kirsten Palladino, founder and editorial director of Equally Wed, the world’s leading online resource for LGBTQ wedding planning. She gives insight on why…
New Beginnings [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:14
Welcome to Season 2! With a new season it's time to talk about new beginnings. Our guest is board-certified health and wellness coach Katherine Kise, who discusses her life-threatening condition and how functional medici…
Summer Self Care [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:03
It's officially Summertime, but why does it feel more hectic than when the kids were in school?? Melissa & Jenn talk about the importance of self-care and how we women need to take more opportunities during this break to…
The Magic of Menopause! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:42
Menopause doesn't have to be a bad word! With half the world's population experiencing it, why are we as women not better informed and more respected because of it?! Our guest is menopause expert Lorraine Miano who tries…
Is There a Book Inside of You? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:46
Everyone has a story to tell, but do you have a BOOK inside of you? Melissa & Jenn talk about that potential book you haven't written yet. You'll also meet national best-selling author, Mara Purl, who will take you insid…
Girlfriends Are Sisters You Pick for Yourself [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:17
We are celebrating girlfriends, otherwise known as the sisters you pick for yourself. Our special guest is Melissa Peterman, known best as Barbra Jean from Reba and Brenda Sparks currently on Young Sheldon! She discusses…
Screen-Smart Parenting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:05
To screen or not to screen? That isn't really the question anymore, as our children are exposed to screens now more than ever. But is there a way to be Screen Smart while parenting? Melissa & Jenn share their experiences…
Speak Up! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:29
Melissa & Jenn share the importance of using your voice, especially for women who have spent years trying to unravel the lessons learned in youth to be seen and not heard. Plus, 87-year-old listener Natalie H. Rodgers us…