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Middle Age Management

Barbara Stratte & Bryan Stratte

A brutally honest, unexpectedly hilarious podcast about one family juggling kids, aging parents, and the beautiful chaos of barely holding it all together.

kids & family parenting

All Episodes

27:29

Friendship Isn't Failing

Middle Age Management ·

2025/12/22

✨ Welcome back to our channel! In today's episode, we're diving into the intricate world of midlife friendships—a hot topic that's been on our minds lately. If you've ever felt the shift in your friendships as life changes unfold, this one's for you! 💬 Join us as we lay out a step-by-step plan for self-improvement and how to embrace those friendships that shape who we are in this stage of life. We share unqualified, unsolicited, and totally honest opinions about the evolution of our social

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24:14

Microdosing Joy

Middle Age Management ·

2025/12/15

🎉 Welcome back to another exciting episode of Midlife Magic! 🎉 In today's episode, we dive into the wonderful world of **microdosing joy!** 🌈 Are you ready to discover how you can sprinkle bits of happiness throughout your day and tackle the chaos of midlife? Join us for unfiltered, candid conversations about the ups and downs of this unique phase of life. We explore the truth about the busy nature of midlife, share heartfelt gratitude for our wonderful listeners, and dissect the myth of

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28:16

Sleep, Stress, & Sandwich Life

Middle Age Management ·

2025/12/08

🌟 Welcome back to another episode where we dive into the hilarious chaos of midlife! 🌟 In today's episode, we share our candid thoughts on the challenges of juggling kids, careers, and aging parents. Ever felt like you're running on fumes while trying to keep it all together? We've been there! 😅 Join us as we tackle everything from sleepless nights to chaotic calendars, all while navigating the turbulent waters of midlife exhaustion. We chat about the importance of acknowledging our

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29:19

Surviving Family Trips

Middle Age Management ·

2025/12/01

Welcome to our latest adventure where we dive into the wild journey of traveling with kids! 🌟 Join us as we explore the ups, downs, and everything in between from our recent road trip. Spoiler alert: it was a mix of chaos and joy, and we're not going to sugarcoat it! In this video, we share our unfiltered, relatable take on family travel — the struggles, the hilarious moments, and the surprising lessons learned along the way. From questioning our sanity while navigating meltdowns to finding

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23:02

Small Talk Sucks

Middle Age Management ·

2025/11/24

Welcome back, everyone! 🎉 In this episode, join Barbara and Bryan as they dive deep into the world of small talk—the necessary evil in our social lives. Whether you're an introvert dreading the next party or an extrovert struggling to keep the energy up, we've got you covered with unqualified but totally honest opinions on navigating those awkward conversations! 👀 What you can expect: - A hilarious & relatable discussion on the struggles of small talk. - Tips for both introverts and extroverts

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41:06

Happy Holidays???

Middle Age Management ·

2025/11/17

🎉 The Holidays: A Rollercoaster of Joy and Expectations! 🎉 Join us in this heartfelt conversation where we dive deep into the ups and downs of holiday celebrations, parenthood, and the pressure to create the perfect family moments. From Thanksgiving stress to Christmas chaos, we share our unfiltered thoughts on how to navigate the emotional minefield that is this season! 🤔 Ever felt overwhelmed by family expectations? You're not alone! We discuss the wild ride of holiday traditions, the

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21:40

Barb Had A Bad Week

Middle Age Management ·

2025/11/10

🎥 Welcome to this week's episode, where we dive deep into the messy, real, and often humorous side of midlife! Join us as we navigate a week that felt a little "off"—from the struggles of parenting, to our amusing takes on life, along with some heartfelt moments reflecting on aging and Alzheimer's. 💔 We get candid about tough subjects like quality of life and the emotional weight of caring for aging parents, spiced up with our patented humor. Expect lots of laughs, some serious

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28:41

Stop Comparing

Middle Age Management ·

2025/11/03

🌟 Welcome to the Midlife Management Podcast! 🌟 In this episode, we dive deep into a little monster we all know too well – *comparison syndrome*! You know that feeling when you're scrolling through social media, seeing everyone's highlight reels, and suddenly you're left feeling kinda crummy about your life? Yup, we've all been there! Join us as we chat about the importance of gratitude, how to combat envy, and why those unfinished kitchen countertops might not be the end of the world. We're

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32:06

Silent Drowning

Middle Age Management ·

2025/10/27

The Silent Struggle No One Talks About in Midlife Relationships. Feeling like you're carrying the whole load — home, kids, work — while your partner just... doesn't see it? You're not alone. Welcome back to Middle Age Management, where we tackle the real, raw, and hilarious truths about midlife, marriage, and managing it all. In this episode, we're unpacking the invisible labor that keeps families running — and how it can quietly chip away at connection if we're not careful. We're diving

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31:08

Skurfawful

Middle Age Management ·

2025/10/20

Kids Fighting? Friendships Falling Apart? Let’s Talk About It. Ever had your kid in a friendship “skurfawful”? 😬 One minute they’re besties, the next they’re arch-enemies — and suddenly, you’re caught in the middle of mom-friend drama you never signed up for. Welcome back to Middle Age Management, the podcast where we tackle the real-life chaos of midlife, marriage, and raising kids — with honesty, humor, and zero sugarcoating. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into: 💬 How to handle

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22:53

Advocate With A Smile

Middle Age Management ·

2025/10/13

🌟 Welcome to Episode 20 of our podcast! 🎉 Today, we're diving deep into the art of advocacy—specifically, how to stand up for yourself in all areas of life. From health to career, and the lessons we hope to instill in our kids, we're sharing personal stories, valuable insights, and a few laughs along the way! We start off by celebrating our 20th episode milestone and reflect on the amazing connections we've made, including a heartwarming encounter with a football coach who listens to our

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31:20

Money Mindset

Middle Age Management ·

2025/10/06

Let’s talk about the thing nobody wants to talk about: money. Not the fancy Instagram version, but the real, messy, midlife truth. Why do we have plywood countertops? Because that’s what we can afford right now—and guess what? That’s not failure, that’s life. It’s not about the counters. It’s about the mindset. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on money taboos, financial stress in relationships, and the weird ways childhood shapes how we handle (or avoid) wealth. Our friend Dan said it

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28:05

Magic & A Little Woo

Middle Age Management ·

2025/09/29

Welcome to another episode where we dive into the sometimes bizarre yet totally relatable world of midlife musings! 🌊✨ In this video, we're serving up some unfiltered thoughts on finding joy in unexpected places—yes, including whale sperm (just stick with us!). We’re here to be your emotional cheerleaders, talking about the quirky tools and practices that have been making our days brighter. From gratitude exercises to the magic of being mindful, we're shaking things up and letting you in on some

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27:51

Parenting Your Parents

Middle Age Management ·

2025/09/22

Ever feel like you’re parenting your kids and your parents at the same time? Welcome to the Sandwich Generation—where bedtime routines, snack negotiations, and epic eye-rolls happen on both ends of the family tree. In this candid episode, we pull back the curtain on the hilarity and heartbreak of midlife caregiving: The laugh-out-loud chaos of dropping Mom off at her respite class. The emotional rollercoaster of dealing with parents’ behaviors that feel way too familiar. The eternal mealtime

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29:16

Dead Cat & Date Nights

Middle Age Management ·

2025/09/15

Departed cat (RIP Clyde), and me somehow becoming the cat smuggler. Yep, midlife is wild. But in between the absurdity, we dig into something real—the importance of finding time to reconnect with your partner when you’re smack in the middle of caregiving, parenting, and managing everyday life. 💡 What you’ll laugh (and maybe cry) through in this episode: The hilariously awkward story of Clyde, my mom’s late cat, and how he became part of my midlife memoir. Why uninterrupted one-on-one time

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33:21

Burn Baby Burn

Middle Age Management ·

2025/09/08

🔥🚲 Welcome to the wildest family trip we’ve ever taken—Burning Man! 🚲🔥 Yes, we packed up our 11, 13, and 15-year-olds and headed straight into the desert with 80,000 people, art cars, fire displays, and more neon than Vegas on steroids. Crazy? Maybe. Worth it? 1000%. In this episode, we share the raw, unfiltered truth of what it’s like to take your kids to one of the most misunderstood (and magical) events on the planet. From sunrise bike rides across the Playa to late-night art shows that

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25:37

Boob Scare To Self-Care

Middle Age Management ·

2025/09/01

Welcome to another Middle Age Management episode where we dive deep into the realities of midlife health, friendship, and self-acceptance! 🌟 Join us as we recount my journey through a recent health scare, the emotional rollercoaster of surgery, and the importance of leaning on loved ones during tough times. We'll share thoughts on everything from feeling vulnerable in a hospital gown (seriously, why do they always put you in that?) to the unexpected warmth of IVs and how we can all learn to be

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26:48

From Burnout To All Out

Middle Age Management ·

2025/08/25

Welcome to your midlife reset! 🌟 If you’re over 40 juggling kids, aging parents, career shifts, and your own body’s changes—you are not alone (and you’re in the right place). 💬 In this episode, we talk honestly about midlife burnout, anxiety, and overwhelm—but also about laughter, gratitude, and the surprising freedom this season of life can bring. Whether you’re sending kids off to college, caring for your parents, or just trying to find yourself again, this is your reminder: you’re stronger

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25:33

Midlife Health... Is This Normal?

Middle Age Management ·

2025/08/18

This episode is for every woman who's ever walked into a room and forgotten why—twice. Let’s get one thing straight: Midlife health isn’t a spa day. It’s a full-contact sport. And in this episode, we’re getting real about what it means to live in a body that’s suddenly doing weird things without warning: • Sciatic pain that shows up uninvited and refuses to leave • Hormones that feel like they’re playing dodgeball with your sanity • Mammograms, MRIs, and that moment you Google something at 3 am and

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29:33

Sideline Hero: The Real MVP

Middle Age Management ·

2025/08/11

Raising Athletes, Losing Our Minds, and Why Sports Moms Deserve Medals If you’ve ever packed a cooler at 6 a.m., screamed from the sidelines, or quietly questioned why this game matters so much—you’re in the right place. This episode is what every sports parent needs to hear. Because let’s be honest: youth sports? It’s not just a hobby—it’s a full-time job with zero pay, high emotional stakes, and way too many snack duties. In this episode, we get real about: • Why youth sports culture is so

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