Midlife Made Simple: Purpose and Peace for Faith-Filled Women

#164 Why Fun Feels Hard in Midlife (and How to Get Your Joy Back)

Episode Summary

In this episode, Fun Expert Treena Innes joins me to unpack why fun feels so hard in midlife and how we slowly lose our “fun habit.” We explore the guilt, comparison, and cultural messages that keep women stuck in responsibility mode—and why joy is actually essential for your emotional and physical wellbeing. If you’ve been feeling heavy, tired, or disconnected from yourself, this conversation will help you feel seen, validated, and hopeful again.

Episode Notes

When was the last time you did something just for fun?
If you had to pause and think… you’re not alone.

In Part 1 of my conversation with Treena Innes, Your Life Fun Expert, we unpack why fun feels so hard in midlife and how we slowly lost our connection to joy. This episode will help you feel seen, understood, and a little more hopeful—especially if life has felt heavy or too serious lately.

Next week, we’ll get practical. Today, we’re setting the foundation with the mindset shifts that make space for fun again.

What we cover:

Why so many women lose their “fun habit”

How guilt, comparison, and generational messages shape us

The impact of technology on how we view joy

What happens when we never make time for play

How fun strengthens resilience, clarity, and emotional well-being

What “Fun Health” is—and why it’s just as important as physical health

Key Takeaways:

You weren’t taught to prioritize fun—and that’s not a personal failure.

Fun isn’t frivolous. It’s fuel.

Joy actually supports your mental, emotional, and physical health.

You can’t wait for life to calm down to feel joy—you create it now.

Connect with Treena

minddoodles.ca
Finding Fun Experiment Podcast
@treena_minddoodles