Episode 11 — The Year That Brought Me to My Knees… And Still Lifted Me Up

Episode 12: This Year - Awakened

🎧 Episode 12: This Year - Awakened (One Month In) One month into 2026—and no, this is not a “new year, new me” episode. There are no vision boards. No glow-up montages. Just honesty. 🫶 Last year brought me to my knees (not gracefully), humbled me, and stripped away a lot of assumptions I didn’t even know I was carrying. What came out of that wasn’t a rebuild—it was an awakening. 👀✨ In this episode, I talk about what being awakened really looks like: * Noticing things sooner * Saying no earlier * Resting without explaining * Choosing yourself without drama * Accepting that wisdom sometimes looks like lying on the floor Kermit joins me throughout with his usual mix of wisdom, humor, and supervision 🐾—reminding us that dogs absolutely know things and may, in fact, be running the world. If you’re feeling behind, tired, or unsure what your word for the year even is… this one’s for you. Because awakening doesn’t announce itself. It sneaks in quietly. And that’s enough. 💛 🐾 Kermit’s Corner Included Belly rubs, boundaries, and gentle reminders that you are not late—you’re learning the terrain. 🎶 Featuring music moments that make you move, quiet strength, and leave-me-alone energy. 📲 If this episode resonated, please share it with a friend and hit Follow—aging is better when we don’t walk alone (and when a dog insists we keep moving).

Episode 11 — The Year That Brought Me to My Knees… And Still Lifted Me Up

🎧 Episode 11 — The Year That Brought Me to My Knees… And Still Lifted Me Up 🙏🐾 This week’s walk is softer, honest, and a little biblical — because some years don’t just stretch you… they drop you to your knees. And somehow? You still rise. 💛 Inside this episode: ✨ The year that knocked me down (and what held me up) 🙏 Verses that carried me when I couldn’t carry myself 💼 Caregiving, job searching, and praying anywhere there was oxygen 🎒 What to keep… and what to finally lay down 🌅 Midlife clarity (the neon sign kind) 🚶‍♀️ How to step into a new year with gentle ambition 🐶 Kermit’s spiritual commentary + emotional-support staring ministry If you’ve had a heavy year — you’re not weak, failing, or behind. You’re being reshaped. Re-centered. Carried. 🤍 Listen now & share with someone who needs a soft landing today. 🐾 Proof that aging out loud is better with a dog.

Episode 10: Still Searching, Still Standing

🎙️ It’s been almost a year of searching — applications, interviews, rejections — and Maia’s still walking it out. In this honest episode, she opens up about the ache of waiting, what it means to feel “too experienced,” and how faith looks when it’s tested in real time. With Kermit’s perfectly-timed commentary, they explore what perseverance actually means — not sprinting ahead, but showing up with quiet obedience. “You’re in the middle of the work God’s doing in you before the next thing He’ll do through you.” 📖 James 1:3 — “For you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” Kermit’s Corner: “Don’t let waiting make you forget who you are. Wag more than you worry.” 🐾 💬 If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend who’s in their own in-between season — and don’t forget to follow the show on your listening channel and leave a quick review. You’re not walking this road alone. 💛

Episode 9: Wait, Where’s the Any Key? The Real Fear of Getting Older

This week on Dog Walk Diaries: Aging Out Loud, Maia and her co-host Kermit (part golden retriever, part philosopher) tackle the real fear of getting older — not wrinkles, but trying to keep up with technology. From grandpa refusing color TV to today’s endless password resets, Maia shares the humor, heart, and humility of realizing the world updates faster than we do. With a little wisdom from Isaiah 43:19 — “See, I am doing a new thing” — and Kermit’s closing reminder that curiosity is our best antivirus, this episode will make you laugh, nod, and maybe change your Wi-Fi password… again. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode 8 - The Kids Take the Mic

🎙️ Episode 8: “The Kids Take the Mic” This week, the chaos (and the honesty!) levels are off the charts — because my favorite co-host 🐾 and I are joined by three special guests: my nieces and nephew! 💕 From snack debates 🍪 to “Kermit can fly” theories 🪽, we dive into the unfiltered wisdom of childhood — where truth, laughter, and a little sibling rivalry all share the same couch. Kermit holds his own with his signature wit (“I’m conducting an anthropological study: Wild Cubs in Their Natural Habitat”) and closes out with a sweet reminder in Kermit’s Corner 🐾 about family, love, and seeing the world through fresh eyes. 👀✨ Because sometimes, the best lessons about growing up come from the ones who are still figuring it all out. 💫 🎧 Tune in for laughter, heart, and just the right amount of chaos. #DogWalkDiaries #AgingOutLoud #KermitsCorner #FamilyChaos #PodcastLife #MidlifeWithMeaning