Conversations Beyond Borders

About Conversations Beyond Borders

Welcome to "A Conversation Beyond Borders" - a podcast hosted by two women who have raised their children and are now navigating their way through midlife. Join us as we explore life, family, and self-help-related topics through lively discussions and book reviews. We believe that midlife is a time for reflection, growth, and learning. We also know it can be a challenging time, full of transitions and changes. That’s why we created this podcast – to share our experiences, insights, and wisdom with others who are also going through this phase of life. Each episode, we tackle a different topic – from relationships to career to health and wellness – and share our own experiences and perspectives. We’ll also discuss books that have inspired us or helped us in some way, offering our thoughts and insights on the ideas they present. Our goal is to create a supportive, informative, and engaging space for those in midlife to connect with each other and explore new ideas. We hope our discussions and book reviews will inspire you to try new things, challenge your assumptions, and deepen your understanding of yourself and the world around you. So whether you’re a fellow empty nester, in midlife, or simply someone who loves a good book discussion, we invite you to join us on "A Conversation Beyond Borders" and share in our journey of discovery and growth. Connect with us on all the socials @ConversationsBeyondBorders, and visit our website at www.ConversationsBeyondBorders.com (http://www.conversationsbeyondborders.com). We’d love to hear from you and have you be part of the conversation!

Publisher

Laura Weyl & Susan Poulter

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Jan 2025

Latest episode

29 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Oct 2026

   When “It’s Normal” Doesn't Feel Helpful

   Send us Fan Mail Have you ever shared something you were struggling with, only to hear, “Well, that's just normal at your age”? Whether it's sleepless nights, menopause symptoms, emotional changes, or the unexpected challenges of midlife, being told something is normal doesn't always make it easier to live with. Sometimes, it just leaves us feeling unheard. In this episode of Conversations Beyond Borders, Susan and Laura explore why those two seemingly reassuring words can feel so dismissive....

2. 

   15 Oct 2026

   No More Glow Up – Accepting and Embracing Your Growth

   Send us Fan Mail Everywhere we turn, someone seems to be telling us there’s something we could improve—our skin, our bodies, our routines, our homes, our health, even the way we age. But when does taking care of ourselves become a never-ending self-improvement project? In this episode of Conversations Beyond Borders, Susan and Laura talk about the pressure women face in midlife to keep reinventing, improving, and “glowing up.” They explore the difference between making changes because they ge...

3. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Why do Friendships Feel Different Now?

   Send us Fan Mail Friendship feels different in midlife. The people we once connected with because of kids, work, neighborhoods, or shared schedules may no longer be part of our everyday lives—and what we want from friendship has changed, too. In this episode, Susan and Laura have an honest conversation about the friendships that grow with us, the ones that quietly fade, and the ones we never expected to find. They talk about becoming more selective with their time and energy, the ...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

234,634

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

43

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

32

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