Ever wonder if everyone else is just winging it through midlife too? You’re not alone! In this episode, we dive into the hilarious, awkward, and all-too-relatable realities of midlife—where embarrassing moments, shame spirals, and having “too much” of everything are just part of the ride. From parenting fails and perimenopause to public pools, body hair debates, and why it’s okay to laugh at yourself, this episode is for anyone who’s ever felt a little imperfect. In this episode: Embarrassing shoe moments, scratchy soles, and footwear fails What it really means to “win” at life (and why satisfaction comes in many forms!) The hardest feelings to deal with: shame, embarrassment, and the dreaded “walk of shame” Parenting, lullabies, and the healing power of Celine Dion The great debate: Should men shave their armpits or keep it au naturel? Public pools, childhood memories, and bleach as a parenting hack How much is too much? Clutter, greed, emotional overload, and knowing when to walk away Out of left field: and embracing imperfection Who is this for? Midlife women and men, parents, anyone navigating perimenopause, and everyone who loves honest, funny, and unfiltered conversations about real life, relationships, and not being perfect. Timestamps: 0:00 – Embarrassing shoe moments & scratchy soles 2:10 – What happens when you win? 4:00 – Hardest feelings: shame & embarrassment 7:10 – Parenting, lullabies & Celine Dion 9:00 – Should men shave their armpits? 12:30 – Public pools, bleach, and parenting hacks 15:00 – How much is too much? 18:30 – Underwear debates & group chaos 21:00 – Embracing imperfection & final laughs Mentioned in this episode: Song: “I’m Your Angel” by Celine Dion #midlifehumor #womenover40 #menover40 #parentingfails #perimenopause #realtalkpodcast #funnypodcast #relatablemoments #bodypositivity #inthemeantimepod 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@inthemeantimepod/?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 You can support Us Here! Patreon: http://patreon.com/IntheMeantimepod 🔗 Stay Connected With Us. Facebook:https://web.facebook.com/people/In-the-Meantime-podcast/61572426747643/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/in_the_meantime_bandk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@inthemeantimepod 📩 For business inquiries: inthemeantimebandk@gmail.com ============================= 🎬Suggested videos for you: ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOD1ZUqMnLk ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pga2mx1mQw8 ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTDdkG_BX3k ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUyvE8f9SAQ ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGKlU7QlZN8 ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuV2_kLN1Zk ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVVmTVCJVLU ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32LuzouSTWM ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IneWhqQdrg =================================