In this heartfelt Thanksgiving episode of Pucker Up Midlife, Jenn and Andrea dive into the beauty, chaos, and bittersweet transitions that come with midlife, motherhood, and evolving family traditions. From hilarious moments of midlife brain fog (yes… double contact lenses!) to the emotional reality of kids moving away, shifting holiday routines, and learning to cherish what truly matters, this episode is all about gratitude, reinvention, and connection.

Jenn and Andrea open up about:

• How holiday traditions change as kids grow up and family dynamics shift

• Navigating the sadness of missing loved ones during the holidays

• Passing down family recipes, stories, and memories

• Practicing daily gratitude (“Vitamin G”) and the importance of a personal mantra

• The growth, friendships, and life lessons that come with midlife reinvention

• Listener submissions sharing what they’re thankful for this season

• The small things we’re grateful for now (hello, progesterone and eyebrows!)

This warm, funny, and deeply relatable episode reminds us to appreciate the people who shape our lives, embrace new seasons with an open heart, and carry forward the stories and traditions that matter most. Whether you're spending Thanksgiving with family, friends, or flying solo this year, this conversation will make you feel seen, supported, and celebrated.

Follow along for more midlife conversations on reinvention, wellness, gratitude, hormones, empty nesting, and the messy-beautiful reality of being a woman in midlife.

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