You Keep Me Sane
For 10 years, Aileen and Julie have been each other's sounding board from opposite sides of the globe – Aileen in London and Julie in Melbourne.
They have navigated everything – motherhood, relationships, menopause, health, grief, and everything in between – through daily voice messages. These exchanges often became lifelines, and now they share that space with their listeners.
In You Keep Me Sane, Aileen and Julie hold honest conversations on life's challenges, growth, and connection. They lend an ear and share heartfelt insights, creating a space that allows both them, and you, to be human.
Listeners are encouraged to write in with their own experiences and topics, becoming part of the conversation that feels like a chat with close friends.
You Keep Me Sane
Outgrowing Who You Were: The Midlife Identity Shift No One Talks About
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Episode Overview
In this episode, we read a listener letter from Sarah, who describes something many women feel but rarely say out loud - the quiet sense of being “in between” versions of themselves.
Life looks good on paper. Nothing is obviously wrong. But something doesn’t feel quite right either.
We explore what happens when the roles we’ve held for years start to loosen, and instead of clarity, we’re met with questions. This is a conversation about identity, change, and why this stage of life can feel so unsettling - even when everything looks fine.
Key Discussion Points
- Feeling “in between” versions of yourself and why it’s more common than we think
- The shift from being needed to having space - and what that brings up
- Why finding your voice can feel unsettling, not empowering
- Letting go of the pressure to have everything figured out
Listener Takeaways
- Feeling lost doesn’t mean something’s wrong - it often means something’s changing
- You don’t need all the answers right now
- This phase is less about certainty and more about discovery
- You’re not alone in feeling this way
Join the Conversation
Have you ever felt like you’re in between versions of yourself?
Not quite who you were, but not sure who you’re becoming?
We’d love to hear from you.
Send us a DM or email us at hello@youkeepmesane.pod - your story might help someone else feel less alone.
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Disclaimer:
Remember, we’re two friends sharing our personal experiences and discussing everyday challenges. We’re not qualified coaches or therapists, and our content is for general information and supportive conversation only. If you need professional help, please seek advice from a licensed therapist.