EP 137: In this week’s episode of The Flexible Neurotic, I sit down with Erin Falconer—author of How to Break Up with Your Friends: Finding Meaning, Connection, and Boundaries in Modern Friendships. Yes, you read that right. We are actually talking about the hard, awkward, and sometimes necessary art of friend breakups in midlife.

Midlife is already a swirl of hormone chaos, empty-nesting, “who even am I anymore?” energy… and on top of that, many of us are re-evaluating friendships we’ve had for decades. Erin and I get into:
• How to spot the difference between a friend who fills your cup vs. one who drains it.
• The cultural shame around ending friendships (spoiler: there shouldn’t be).
• Practical scripts and tips for having “the talk.”
• Why pruning your friend tree makes room for deeper, more authentic connections.
• The myth of “ride or die” friendships and why growth often means shifting circles.

This convo is funny, real, and slightly uncomfortable in the best way. Because let’s be honest—midlife is the perfect time to audit not just our hormones and skincare routines, but our relationships, too.

Listen if:
• You’ve ever felt guilty for wanting out of a friendship.
• You’re craving deeper, more meaningful connections in this next chapter.
• You love a little humor sprinkled on top of your existential midlife crisis.

Resources & Links:
• Erin’s book: How to Break Up with Your Friends
• Erin Falconer on Instagram: @erinfalconer

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EP 136: This episode is all about sustainable weight loss tips for your health! You know when you are in the market and you don’t know what to buy? But you want to be “healthy” and you are trying to remember all the opposing things you have seen on IG and Tik Tok. Me too! Do you wonder if there are some tricks and strategies to just get the darn daily protein? How do I cut the sugar? What packaged foods are healthier choices? Want simple tips to refresh your diet? Need a little boost for your midlife health journey? I've got your back!

In this episode, I am joined by the inspiring, fun and educational food & weight loss expert, Hunter Stoler. He is a certified health and nutrition coach and the mastermind behind Health With Hunter—a thriving social media platform and brand & a one-on-one (and group) coaching program designed to help you eat clean, get lean, and feel good. I mean what more can you ask for… Hunter’s IG and Tik Tok platforms are off the charts in growth and a healthy addiction.

Today, we are digging deep into Hunter’s health and weight loss philosophies that are built around simplicity and sustainability, two things I love to prioritize in midlife. The “weights, the steps, the protein”...Ugh! Hunter’s story is as motivating as it gets. He turned his own health journey of losing 50 pounds into a thriving coaching business, and now he’s here to share his insights with us.

We are getting into everything from his self-transformation in health and entrepreneurship. We talk about how to grow a social media following.This conversation covers the importance of consistency, the role of personalized nutrition, weight loss and practical and sustainable tips for health and wellness in midlife. As Hunter says, “Health is your wealth”.

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EP 135: Ready to step into your main-character energy and say f*** to your inner b****? Into some “LUCKY GIRL SYNDROME? Feeling a little stuck and not sure how to chase those big dreams or even the little ones? No worries, I got you! Today’s guest is a total pro at helping you transform, get unstuck, and build the life you’ve been dreaming of…Get ready for some serious inspiration and some quantum leaping.

In this episode of the Flexible Neurotic Podcast, I sat down with licensed family and marriage therapist, life coach and entrepreneur Margot Miller. She’s the founder and CEO of "Her Unapologetic Success", a place for female entrepreneurs to break free from codependent survival roles and step into main character energy. I love it!

In this episode, we are getting into everything from self-transformation and empowerment, to mindset and personal growth. Margot emphasizes the significance of self-worth and the ability to embrace true self-authenticity and the importance of unapologetically going "for it" at any age. Get ready for action items around positive thinking and creating space for new opportunities. With some “delulu” on the side.

As always, this episode is available on Youtube!

Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me!

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