Turning 50 in Maui, Friendship, Trauma & Aging

Turning 50 in Maui, Friendship, Trauma & Aging

This week, Jennifer and Kimberly take you through the unforgettable chaos of Kimberly’s 50th birthday trip to Maui — and let’s just say… things didn’t exactly go smoothly. From overpacked suitcases and airport stress to a missing ID, Costco meltdowns, and $35 airport drinks, the trip delivered plenty of laughs before they even made it to paradise. But beneath the humor, this episode goes much deeper. They open up about what turning 50 really feels like, why aging looks so different today than it did for previous generations, and how certain wounds from childhood and high school can still stay with us decades later. This episode dives into friendship, aging, nostalgia, bullying, emotional scars, healing, and the reality that some words can stay with you forever. Topics include: • Kimberly’s chaotic 50th birthday trip to Maui • Airport disasters and travel stress • Why women over 50 don’t “look 50” anymore • Growing older with lifelong friendships • High school trauma and bullying • Religion, judgment, and healing • Why certain words still hurt decades later This is one of our funniest, deepest, and most vulnerable episodes yet. Make sure to like, follow, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Follow us on social media: @unfilteredatfifty Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Unfilteredatfifty [https://www.youtube.com/@Unfilteredatfifty] Listen on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-unfiltered-at-fifty-331466748/ [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-unfiltered-at-fifty-331466748/] Recorded and produced at Command Creative Studios: https://www.commandcreativestudios.com/ [https://www.commandcreativestudios.com/] #UnfilteredAtFifty #Turning50 #WomenOver50 #FriendshipAfter50 #MidlifePodcast #RealTalk

Parenting, Nostalgia, Boundaries & Why Society Feels Different

In this episode of Unfiltered at Fifty, Jennifer and Kimberly dive into one of their most nostalgic and emotionally honest conversations yet. They reflect on growing up in the 80s and 90s, the lessons their parents taught them, and the funny sayings they never thought they’d repeat—until they caught themselves sounding exactly like their moms. The conversation moves from childhood chores and parenting today to independence, emotional resilience, boundaries, work ethic, and the realities of raising kids in a completely different world. They explore how modern parenting has changed, why so many kids struggle with accountability, and how technology and social media have reshaped childhood. Jennifer also shares a powerful story about helping save a choking dog, revealing how calm she became in a real emergency, while Kimberly opens up about why she will always defend the underdog. The episode wraps with a passionate discussion about society, bystander culture, and the importance of stepping up when people need help. This episode is funny, nostalgic, heartfelt, and completely unfiltered. Topics Include * Growing up in the 80s and 90s * Becoming more like our parents * Funny sayings our parents used * Parenting then vs now * Chores and accountability * Raising kids with discipline * Independence and vulnerability * Work ethic and entitlement * Losing old voicemails and memories * Why elevators feel awkward * Emergency situations and staying calm * Bystander culture and social media * Standing up for people in need * Friendship and lifelong memories Make sure to like, follow, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Follow us on social media: @unfilteredatfifty Watch and subscribe on YouTube: Unfiltered at Fifty YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@Unfilteredatfifty?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Recorded and mixed at Command Creative Studios [https://www.commandcreativestudios.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] #UnfilteredAtFifty #WomenOver50 #Parenting #GenX #RealTalk #MidlifePodcast

Gen X vs Gen Z, Parenting, Entitlement & Growing Up Offline

In this episode of Unfiltered at Fifty, Kimberly and Jennifer start with a simple question: "Why are you so angry today?" What follows is one of their most passionate, hilarious, and unfiltered conversations yet. From modern work culture and social media to parenting, entitlement, personal responsibility, and growing up as Gen X kids, Kimberly and Jennifer share their thoughts on how much the world has changed—and not always for the better. The conversation takes unexpected turns into childhood memories, drinking from garden hoses, school dress codes, old-school consequences, crazy party stories, walk-of-shame adventures, questionable decisions in San Diego and Lake Havasu, and how they somehow survived their younger years without cell phones, social media, or GPS. This episode is funny, nostalgic, controversial, honest, and completely unfiltered. Topics Include: * Gen X vs Gen Z * Modern parenting and consequences * Social media and entitlement culture * Why everything feels more complicated today * Growing up without cell phones * Drinking from the garden hose * School rules and discipline * Work ethic and responsibility * Rabbit holes and internet culture * Childhood memories from the 80s and 90s * Wild party stories and bad decisions * Walk of shame stories * Friendship and growing older * Why life felt simpler growing up * Learning to stop caring what people think Make sure to like, follow, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Follow us on social media: @unfilteredatfifty Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Unfilteredatfifty [https://www.youtube.com/@Unfilteredatfifty] Recorded and mixed at Command Creative Studios: https://www.commandcreativestudios.com/ [https://www.commandcreativestudios.com/] #UnfilteredAtFifty #GenX #WomenOver50 #Parenting #RealTalk #MidlifePodcast

Club Nights, Hangovers & Becoming Our Parents

In this episode of Unfiltered at Fifty, Kimberly and Jennifer take a hilarious and honest look at what it really feels like to approach 50. From wondering where the last decade went to realizing they're slowly becoming the people they swore they'd never be, this episode is packed with stories about aging, confidence, changing bodies, friendships, club nights that now require naps, brutal hangovers, and the reality of getting older. The conversation takes some unexpected turns, including a memorable night at an EDM club, disastrous drinking stories, Rose All Day in Malibu, AARP invitations, chiropractor appointments, and the terrifying realization that they're now talking about weather, taxes, and aches and pains. If you've ever looked in the mirror and wondered how you got here so fast, this episode is for you. Topics Include: * Turning 50 and what it really feels like * How your body changes in your 40s and 50s * Why aging feels faster every year * Confidence and self-acceptance after 50 * Becoming your parents and grandparents * Clubbing in your 40s and 50s * Hangovers that last for days * Friendship, fun, and growing older together * Why social scenes feel different as you age * Rose All Day, EDM concerts, and reliving younger years * Talking about weather, politics, and taxes * The fear of getting older * Why life after 50 can still be fun This episode is funny, relatable, and completely unfiltered. Make sure to like, follow, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Follow us on social media: @unfilteredatfifty Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Unfilteredatfifty [https://www.youtube.com/@Unfilteredatfifty] Recorded and mixed at Command Creative Studios: https://www.commandcreativestudios.com/ [https://www.commandcreativestudios.com/] #UnfilteredAtFifty #WomenOver50 #Turning50 #MidlifePodcast #AgingGracefully #RealTalk

Confidence, Aging, Regrets, Friendship & Life Lessons After 50

In this episode of Unfiltered at Fifty, Kimberly and Jennifer have an honest, hilarious, and emotional conversation about what it really feels like to turn 50. From confidence and self-acceptance to friendships, regrets, relationships, parenting, social media, and the lessons they've learned along the way, this episode explores how life looks different when you stop worrying about what everyone else thinks. Kimberly and Jennifer discuss why getting older can actually be liberating, the mistakes they made in their younger years, the pressures women face from society, and why authentic friendships become more important than ever as you age. Topics include: * Turning 50 and embracing aging * Confidence and self-acceptance * Why do women care less about other people's opinions as they age * Friendship and building a strong support system * Regrets and lessons learned * Relationships and settling down later in life * Social media and raising daughters in today's world * Dating, marriage, and life expectations * Personal growth and self-discovery * Learning who you really are after 40 and 50 This episode is funny, vulnerable, relatable, and completely unfiltered. Make sure to like, follow, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Follow us on social media: @unfilteredatfifty Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Unfilteredatfifty [https://www.youtube.com/@Unfilteredatfifty] Recorded and mixed at Command Creative Studios: https://www.commandcreativestudios.com/ [https://www.commandcreativestudios.com/] #UnfilteredAtFifty #WomenOver50 #AgingGracefully #MidlifePodcast #Friendship #PersonalGrowth