341. 5 Habits I Quit in Midlife (That Made Me Feel Better Than I Did at 35)

 December 04, 2025


 

  • We are officially post-wedding, I have a married daughter (Emme Burgess!!), my hip is still recovering from the dance floor, and today we’re talking about something I get asked about all the time:

    “Why do you seem healthier, happier, and more energetic now than you did 10–15 years ago?”

    In this episode, I’m sharing 5 habits I quit in midlife that have radically changed my health, energy, and joy — and honestly make me feel younger now than I did a decade ago.

    If you’ve ever thought,

    “Is it too late for me to feel better in my body and in my life?”

    this episode is my wholehearted no, it’s not too late.

    If this episode encouraged you, it would mean so much if you’d:

    • Follow/subscribe to House of Joy
    • Leave a review (I read every single one!)
    • Share this episode with a friend who’s walking through midlife and needs some hope

    I’m so grateful you’re here. Here’s to quitting what drains us and building lives that feel beautiful, meaningful, and joy-filled from the inside out. 💛


 

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