FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE® with Karli Newman
Hi there! I'm Karli Newman, and this is my podcast, FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®.
In my mid-40s, my positive mindset was tested. I felt life was passing me by. I was restless in my career even though I loved my job, and exhausted after years of ignoring my self-care. PLUS the hormonal shifts of perimenopause were affecting me in ways I didn't know or understand.
Externally I maintained a positive attitude. Internally I struggled with changing my life’s direction. I didn't talk about it and it took me years to work through it.
Over time I took some big leaps, including a move back to Arizona. I created a new approach to my life and maximized my innate positivity. That’s how I ended up here - helping women like you tap into your positive mindset and inner expertise to see and seize the possibilities around you. I don’t want you to do this alone!
I’m a certified coach focused on whole-life wellness. I know from personal experience what a transformational time of life this is and how challenging it feels sometimes! I’m here to help you navigate obstacles, uncover how to move forward, and continue your unique journey of personal growth and self-discovery.
I intentionally create short episodes that fit into your busy life and get you thinking about your well-being. I cover topics that the women in this community care about (that's you BTW!).
Wherever you are in midlife and beyond, there’s space here to honor who you’ve been, love who you are, and be excited about who you are becoming.
This is the FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE® and it's a glorious place to be!
Go ahead...binge all of my episodes. xo Karli
FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE® with Karli Newman
FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®: HOW TO BE A VALUED FRIEND IN MIDLIFE AND BEYOND
Girlfriends matter—especially in midlife and beyond!
In this episode, I share three thoughtful ways to nurture your new friendships with other women.
Allow yourself to be open for positive, kind, and supportive friendships with other women in midlife and beyond. It truly can be life-changing!
xo Karli
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FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®: HOW TO BE A VALUED FRIEND IN MIDLIFE AND BEYOND
Having girlfriends in midlife and beyond is more important to me than ever before. I crave connection with women who understand what it's like to be in this season of life. I find it meaningful to have deep conversations about what our bodies are experiencing and how we're managing aging parents, lost relationships, empty nests, and grandparenthood.
Life experience has shown me that friendships need tending, especially the new ones. Keep listening for some of the things I've learned that help you nurture new friendships with women in midlife and beyond.
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Welcome to FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®. I'm Karli Newman, a GenX woman, community builder, and life and wellness coach for women in midlife and beyond. Thanks for being here, my friend.
Whether you prefer to have as many girlfriends as possible, or you feel best with a small circle of friends, this is a beautiful time of life to explore new friendships. Your longevity gets a boost every time you connect and expand your social ties.
In last week's episode, I covered some of the challenges of evolving friendships and gave you a few questions you can ask to get to know a bit about the women you meet. Go back and have a listen if you missed it.
Today I am here to share a few insights on how to nurture your new friendships- and good news, these can be used for your existing friendships, too.
First, create shared experiences. Find an activity you can do together. This is an amazing way to get to know one another better, create lasting memories and foster new roots in the friendship.
Another way to nurture your new friendships is to voice your appreciation for who she is. This is something we don't always think to do. Be open with authentic compliments about her unique gifts and mention the qualities you like and admire about her. How good does it feel to you if you hear those things? Express your honest appreciation for the woman she is. Don't keep it to yourself!
And a third way to deepen a new friendship is to follow up thoughtfully. Show her you pay attention and you're really listening when you chat. If she mentions something important in her life, send a text or give her a call to see how it went.
None of this is rocket science, my friend. I know. But sometimes it's helpful to have a reminder that it's not as difficult to form new friendships with other women as we've built it up to be. Remember, our friendships are meant to be celebrated and enjoyed.
Allow yourself to be open for positive, kind, and supportive friendships with other women in midlife and beyond. It can truly be life-changing.
The email I sent on April 9th, 2025 includes five easy ways to foster and deepen friendships. If you're not on my free Wednesday email list, I'm happy to send it to you. Reach out to me at karli@flipsideofmidlife.com to request the April 9th, 2025 email.
There's a link in the show notes and transcript where you can get on my free email list. I'd love for you to join.
If you crave genuine connection and want to adopt a positive midlife and beyond mindset, I invite you to join ELEVATE. ELEVATE is my monthly membership designed specifically for women in midlife and beyond. Inside ELEVATE is a private community, relevant tools like prompts and affirmations, and monthly virtual gatherings. All created to help you nurture positive connections, expand your confidence, embrace your authentic self, and love this chapter of life. Sounds pretty amazing, doesn't it?
Visit the link in the show notes or transcript to learn more about ELEVATE and get your first month for only $10. You belong here, my friend.
New friendships happen intentionally and they're nurtured with thoughtful care. I encourage you to pick a friendship to nurture as soon as you're done listening to this episode.
Thanks for listening. As always, I'm here cheering you on as you travel through midlife and beyond. I'll be back next Wednesday with another episode of FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®. Until then, be thoughtful and nurture new friendships.
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