EDUCATED EMPOWERED INSPIRED
Hosted by Shelly and host · Shelly Niehaus: Educated Empowered Inspired
5.0from 114 ratings
- 187
- Episodes
- 107
- Transcribed
- 114
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2023
- First episode
About EDUCATED EMPOWERED INSPIRED
Midlife Made Simple: Purpose and Peace for Faith-Filled Women is a podcast for women 40+ navigating midlife transitions—from empty nest and caring for aging parents to menopause, reinvention, and beyond. Host Shelly Niehaus offers faith-based encouragement, practical tools, and soulful strategies to help you rediscover your identity, simplify life, and find purpose in this season. Each short, actionable episode will leave you educated, empowered, and inspired to step into what’s next. Midlife isn’t just a career pivot—it’s a whole life pivot. Hosted by Shelly Niehaus, Midlife Made Simple is a faith-based podcast for Christian women 40+ navigating midlife transitions—from empty nest and life after kids, to caring for aging parents, menopause and beyond, and even midlife reinvention in business and purpose. Rooted in the legacy of Educated, Empowered, Inspired, this show offers midlife encouragement and practical tools for faith-based living, spiritual growth, and finding purpose in midlife—without the hustle or overwhelm. Each week, you’ll hear short, actionable episodes—some solo, some with inspiring guests—created to help you: Simplify life with rhythms and routines that work for your season Grow in faith and trust God’s timing Rediscover your identity and purpose in midlife Shift your midlife mindset toward clarity and confidence You’ll feel Educated with practical strategies, Empowered by honest stories and expert insights, and Inspired to step boldly into what’s next. If you’re ready to trade overwhelm for peace, complexity for simplicity, and uncertainty for alignment—this is your space for clarity, connection, and hope. Let’s make midlife simple—together.
- Publisher
- Shelly Niehaus: Educated Empowered Inspired
- Category
- education · religion & spirituality · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 19 Jan 2023
- Latest episode
- 26 May 2026
Latest episodes
107 of 187 episodes have a transcript.
26 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
Before Your Parent's Dementia Diagnosis: 4 Things Every Family Must Do NOW (From a Daughter Who's Lived It)
19 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
#184 Create The Community You Cave
12 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
#183 One Year After Empty Nest: What Midlife Transition Really Feels Like
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Before Your Parent's Dementia Diagnosis: 4 Things Every Family Must Do NOW (From a Daughter Who's Lived It)
Published 26 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] But you can see it more clearly with the right diagnosis. A formal cognitive evaluation from a neurologist is always the best bet. But that is hard to get. So you're going to have to start with your primary care physician. Maybe ask for a test and ask for a referral. And I know because this is so hard. Because doctors see patients for 20 minutes max. And your primary care will not bring it up. Especially if your mom and dad is charming and covers well in those short visits. But here's the deal. You can be an advocate to get them that diagnosis. You can be an advocate to get them those tests they need. […]
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- Becky Livingston
- Drenda Thomas Richards
- Audrey Faust
- Angel Miraya
- Dee Kline
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- 5.0 / 5
- 108 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 6 ratings
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Who hosts EDUCATED EMPOWERED INSPIRED?
Shelly and host host the show. Published by Shelly Niehaus: Educated Empowered Inspired.
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