In this episode, Devora Krasnianski speaks with the incredible founders of JWOW!, Jewish Women of Wisdom, Faigie Horowitz and Miriam Lieberman. In our conversation, we delved into the heart of JWOW! and midlife. We explored a wide range of topics that touch on enriching our daily lives. From finding purpose, moving and forming new friendships in midlife to striking a harmonious balance between our family and personal lives, our discussion was filled with valuable insights and fresh perspectives on the midlife journey. So, if you’re ready to discover a wealth of wisdom and gain new insights into the exciting phase of midlife, you’ll enjoy this enlightening episode.
SHOW NOTES
Mentioned in the conversation:
Books by Miriam Liebermann
– To Fill the Sky With Stars
– The Best is Yet to Be
06:40 Making new friends in midlife.
10:03 The dialectic of being near our children and having our own lives.
17:45 Segueing into our new roles. Using our time well.
22:09 Trying new things. Expanding our world.
23:18 Passing on our legacy and values.
27:07 The delicate balance needed when parenting our adult children.
29:46 Filling our days well.
30:50 Doing for others.
32:29 JWOW publishes articles that shine a light on lots of midlife topics.
36:53 Carving a new way for midlife.
41:10 Just try it and know before that not everything will become your new thing.
44:26 Planning meaningful experiences with grandchildren.
47:29 Creating opportunities for younger generation to bond with each other and create family identity.
50:35 Wrap up.
