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UNPLUGGED with Nicki MarieAuthor: nickimarieinc
From the corporate hot seat and white picket fence, to unemployment, divorce and SAH mom life during the pandemic, Nicki has become one of the most beloved "mom voices" of social media. This podcast will be a way for Nicki to share "more of the story" and behind the scenes of womanhood as a divorced parent, while also highlighting her favorite people, conversations and curiosities. 1 and 2 and 3, and 3 and to and 1... LET'S GOOOO! Language: en Genres: Comedy Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Midlife Hits Different When You've Been the Woman Who Does It All
Thursday, 12 November, 2026
Nicki Marie reflects on the subtle ways midlife, perimenopause, changing family dynamics, and past life chapters can affect motivation and joy. As she approaches 50, she shares small experiments - including a no-spend week and decluttering - and invites listeners to build a supportive, week-by-week community journey with her.Nicki describes subtle changes in motivation, executive functioning, brain fog, and enjoyment, and why she wants to pay attention before they deepen.She considers how hormonal changes, aging, motherhood, divorce, grief, and other transitions can combine during midlife.A conversation with former executive coach and friend Matt helps her see her house’s current appearance as a symbol of her past and a possible closing chapter.Nicki asks what she enjoys beyond motherhood and content creation, naming walks, movies, baking, writing notes, and other simple activities she has drifted from.Her no-spend week makes her notice habitual convenience spending, takeout, and the difference between her childhood anticipation of treats and her children’s expectations.Decluttering seven storage bins leaves her kitchen feeling more open and prompts a broader reflection on letting go of possessions and emotional chapters.Nicki frames the next 260 days, or 37 weeks, before her 50th birthday as a shared opportunity to make small weekly changes and reconnect with simple joys.She invites listeners to suggest themes and participate in a non-transactional community journey, with predictable routines as a possible source of safety and connection.takeaways“I want to pay attention to it now before it's down several notches.”“The habits that used to be easy for you are no longer habits.”“I'm gonna make changes in my life. I invite you to come with me.”“What do I love doing anymore that's not content related or not me being a mom related?”“There's something so powerful about getting rid of shit.”“Eight months from now, where do we all wanna be?”“Let us be your mirror to where you want to get to.”“I wanna really be present for it because I live for it.”Chapters00:00 Why Nicki is opening up about midlife and perimenopause02:04 Noticing a change in motivation, focus, and joy04:49 Choosing small changes instead of forcing the old routine06:41 The house that holds a family’s memories and past chapters10:46 Rediscovering interests beyond motherhood and work13:11 What a no-spend week reveals about everyday habits17:38 Decluttering as a way to make space for change20:31 260 days to 50: an invitation to make the journey together23:03 Simple weekly rituals, safety, and being presentperimenopause, midlife women, turning 50, overfunctioning women, motherhood, no-spend week, decluttering, finding joy, midlife habits
