Our guest is Jane Leder, host of the "Older Women and Friends" podcast!

Jane shares her journey into podcasting at age 75, driven by a desire for a new creative outlet beyond writing.

Her podcast aims to challenge stereotypes about older women and highlight their stories.

Jane discusses the importance of adaptation and humor in aging, as well as the value of intergenerational friendships. Despite societal pressures, she encourages self-acceptance and emphasizes the joy found in playfulness.

Throughout the conversation, Jane's personality shines, inspiring listeners to embrace life at any age.

Jess Wilson is a seasoned photographer with over 20 years of experience.

Despite facing the challenge of thyroid cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jess found innovative ways to continue her photography business while prioritizing her health. She discovered the power of remote photography sessions, adapting to tools like FaceTime and the Shutter app to capture stunning images for clients worldwide.

Jess also juggles homeschooling her grandkids while running her business, showcasing her resilience and determination.

Through her journey, Jess learned to set boundaries, prioritize self-care, and embrace a new perspective on life.

Are you having a tough time talking to your older teen or young adult? If they are living at home with you, how do you deal with setting rules for them? Do you find yourself constantly biting your tongue, or are you in constant conflict with them?

There comes a point when your kid starts growing up, and you need to realize they're their own person now. It's like, “Holy crickets! They're in charge of their own life, now!” For parents, this shift to a new kind of relationship with their adult child can be pretty tricky.

That’s why my guest this week is Parent Coach, Kim Muench. She’s the Founder of Real Life Parent Guide. Kim is a Certified Conscious Parenting Coach with the Jai Institute for Parenting, and specializes in working with parents of emerging adults (ages 18-29).

In this conversation we talk about setting healthy boundaries as the relationship with your child shifts under your feet. Kim has some solid ideas about how to open up the lines of communication and reconnect with your child. Hint: Much of the work starts with us, the parents.

**This is Kim's second time on the podcast. In our first conversation (Episode 117) we talked about her own challenges as a parent which led her to become a parenting coach. In 2008, her oldest son called her from across the country to say he was in trouble… he was failing classes, about to lose his job, and his use of alcohol was totally out of control.