Confessions of a Midlife Crisis: The Podcast Trailer

Confession 1: The One Where He Died. Featuring Staci Pinkley

❤️ Confession 1: “The One Where He Died” In this powerful first episode of Confessions of a Midlife Crisis, host Alicia Hill sits down with Staci Pinkley, a teacher, widow, and mom navigating a new chapter of life after profound loss. Together, they talk about grief, rediscovery, community, and what it really means to start over in midlife. Staci shares the story of the night she lost her husband Dennis suddenly, the waves of grief that followed, and the surprising gifts that came with slowing down, rediscovering herself, and finding new purpose. This isn’t a story about loss... It’s a story about resilience, authenticity, and the quiet strength that shows up when life completely changes course. * The night everything changed — and what Staci remembers most * How community and connection carried her through * Why grief isn’t something you “get over,” but something you “sit with” * The surprising new chapter that began after retirement and loss * Learning to be alone — and actually finding peace there * What she’d tell her 20-year-old self about patience and time * ❤️ WANT MORE CONFESSIONS? ❤️ * Follow Confessions of a Midlife Crisis on Instagram: @confessionsofamidlifecrisis and TikTok: @confessionsofmidlife [https://www.tiktok.com/@confessionsofmidlife?_t=ZT-90Obta9MnF8&_r=1] and on Facebook @AliciaHill [https://www.facebook.com/share/179EihyAt1/?mibextid=wwXIfr] * Want to be featured on the show? DM me on socials! * Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and don’t forget to rate & review if you loved this episode!

Confessions of a Midlife Crisis: The Podcast Trailer

Welcome to Confessions of a Midlife Crisis, the podcast where we laugh, cry, and roll our eyes at everything we thought we’d have figured out by now. I’m your host, Alicia Hill. This is the place where midlife gets real — the messy, funny, painfully honest parts that don’t always make it into Instagram captions. Every week, you’ll hear anonymous confessions from people just like you, along with candid conversations about the realities of unraveling, rebuilding, and trying to hold it all together. Because here’s the thing: midlife isn’t a punchline, and it’s not a cliché sports car phase either. It’s the moment we start asking, ‘Is this really it? And if not… what’s next?’ So whether you’re in the middle of your own crisis, just curious what this stage of life looks like, or simply here for the solidarity — welcome. Hit subscribe, and let’s figure this out together