Hot flashes, reinvention, empty nests, or just wondering how the hell we got here and what’s next—midlife is a wild ride. The Pause: Straight Up is where we swap stories, laugh through the chaos, and embrace all the ups and downs of this era. No advice, no pressure—just real talk about whatever’s bringing us joy (or driving us nuts) this week. Grab a drink, get comfy, and let’s navigate this together.
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Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
In this episode of The Pause: Straight Up, I talk about why the killing of Alex Pretti hit so hard and what it’s been like to live inside the emotional whiplash of this moment in the country. I share how I’m processing the fear, anger, and exhaustion so many of us are carrying, especially as middle-aged women who are paying close attention and wondering where we go from here.
In the main segment, I focus on the quiet but essential work women are doing right now to hold things together. From organizing and mutual aid to legal support and behind-the-scenes labor, this episode is about how to help without burning yourself out or putting yourself in danger. I also share concrete resources for anyone who feels powerless but wants to do something, along with a gentler take on escape, rest, and the small signs that maybe, just maybe, the pushback is starting to matter.
Links to help out:
The American Civil Liberties Union--https://www.aclu.org/
National Lawyers Guild--https://www.nlg.org/
Campaign Zero--https://campaignzero.org/
Mutual Aid Hub--https://www.mutualaidhub.org/
United We Dream--https://unitedwedream.org/
Indivisible--https://indivisible.org/
Street Medics (Google for groups near you)
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