Crazy Stupid Midlife
Real Talk for Women Who’ve Been There, Done That, and Are Ready for More
Welcome to Crazy Stupid Midlife—the podcast for smart, powerful women who are rewriting the rules of what life looks like after 40. Hosted by two 40-something women who’ve navigated motherhood, career pivots, identity shifts, and everything in between, this is your go-to space for real, unfiltered conversations about midlife reinvention.
Because midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a comeback. A career change, a confidence glow-up, a rediscovery of what really matters. Whether you’re leveling up, starting over, or finally putting yourself first, we’re here with the laughs, the wisdom, and the “WTF is happening to my skin?” moments.
From women’s health and wellness, to aesthetics, aging boldly, and personal growth, we’re talking all the crazy, stupid, beautiful parts of being a woman in midlife. This isn’t the end of your story—it’s the beginning of your best damn chapter yet.
Crazy Stupid Midlife
Welcome to Therapy with Dr. Z – Navigating Midlife Relationships, Marriage, and Sex
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Episode: Welcome to Therapy with Dr. Z – Navigating Midlife Relationships, Marriage, and Sex
This week on Crazy Stupid Midlife, we sit down with Dr. Kristin Zeising, a licensed psychologist and certified sex therapist, to talk about the complexities of navigating relationships in midlife—friendships, marriage, and intimacy.
We open the conversation by exploring the ways women can rekindle desire, from indulging in luxury lingerie (like Honey Birdette and Deja Vu Boutique in Vista) to immersing themselves in sensual storytelling through Dipsea’s romance novels. We even share some go-to sexy movies and books that have sparked desire for women in this season of life: Baby Girl, Sex Life, 365 Days, and of course, Fifty Shades of Grey—the book that ignited a wave of women wanting more pleasure and a different kind of intimacy in their midlife journeys.
One of the most powerful moments of this conversation comes when Dr. Z shares the phrase she hears most often in therapy: “I feel broken.” Hearing this was emotional for us because we want every woman listening to know—you are not broken. You are navigating a season that is complex, and you are not alone.
That’s why we highlight the incredible book You Are Not Broken by Kelly Caspersen, MD—a must-read for anyone who has ever felt this way. It’s enlightening, empowering, and truly shifts the conversation around women’s sexual health and midlife identity. Midlife is not the end of desire or connection—it’s a chance to redefine it.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
- Honey Birdette Lingerie
- Deja Vu Boutique
- Dipsea Stories
- Baby Girl (film)
- Sex Life (Netflix series)
- 365 Days (film)
- Fifty Shades of Grey series by E.L. James
- You Are Not Broken by Dr. Kelly Caspersen
- W for Her Personal Lubricant
- Connect with Dr. Kristin Zeising
- Website: drzeising.com
- Instagram: @drkristinzeising
- Private Practice: Individual & Couples Therapy, Sex Therapy
Tune in to hear why you are not broken, how to reconnect with your desires, and how friendships, marriage, and sex can evolve beautifully in midlife.
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