Wellness Within Her with Jeri Mallow
If you've ever felt like you are taking care of everyone else but forgetting to care for you...if you long for true wellness that goes deeper than diet and a workout plan. If you are craving more of God's peace...this podcast is for you. We get real about nurturing our minds, bodies and souls with authentic, vulnerable stories that help us remember we are not the only ones feeling this way or going through this. Let's navigate life together with simple ways top pause, breathe and grow closer to God and take time to care for yourself from the inside out.
Wellness Within Her with Jeri Mallow
The New Rules of Marriage in Midlife (why what worked at 35 doesn’t work at 55)
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Midlife marriage feels different — and that doesn’t mean it’s failing.
In this episode of Wellness Within Her, we begin a three-part series on marriage in midlife and the emotional shifts that happen after 10, 20, or 30 years together.
What worked in your 30s doesn’t always work in your 50s.
What once felt romantic may now feel routine.
And your tolerance for emotional chaos? It may have quietly left the building.
We’re talking about:
- Why midlife marriage often feels heavier (even when love is still there)
- Emotional growth in women during midlife
- The shift from passion to peace
- Why sitting next to each other isn’t always the same as connecting
- How resentment builds when couples stop updating the “rules”
- The difference between coexisting and truly connecting
- Letting go of over-functioning in long-term marriage
- Why midlife marriage isn’t falling apart — it’s evolving
This is not a husband-bashing episode.
It’s an honest conversation about long-term love, emotional maturity, consistency, repair, and the quiet grief that sometimes comes with growth happening at different paces.
If you’ve ever thought,
“I still love him… but I need this to feel lighter,”
you’re not alone.
Midlife marriage isn’t about starting over.
It’s about growing forward — with clarity, honesty, and self-respect.
Thanks for being here on Wellness Within Her. Remember, this chapter matters, your story matters, and the wellness God placed within you is enough. If you’d like to explore personal growth, healing, and purpose with me one on one, you can connect with me at lakeshorelifecoach.com. Behind every smile is a woman carrying a weight she shouldn’t have to bear—let’s speak honestly, share vulnerably, and lift that weight together.