Raising Parents with Emily Oster Episode Feature: ‘My So-Called Midlife’
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Apr 9, 2025 
Emily Oster, a Brown University economics professor and author known for her data-driven approach to parenting, joins Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code. Together, they tackle the intricacies of midlife, from managing household and career pressures to navigating perimenopause. Their upbeat conversation also addresses the need for open communication about health and intimacy, while sharing humorous takes on aging aches. They advocate for pursuing personal goals and embracing simplicity, making midlife a meaningful journey.
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Weekly Planning Emails
- Plan and communicate family schedules in advance to minimize conflict.
- Use weekly emails to outline activities and responsibilities, avoiding surprises and frustration.
Midlife Monotony
- Monotony in midlife can lead to dissatisfaction and drastic life changes.
- People crave excitement and may seek it through affairs, career shifts, or other impulsive actions.
Finding Purpose Through Running
- Emily Oster combats midlife monotony by setting goals, like running, for a sense of achievement.
- She emphasizes the importance of finding activities that offer novelty and connection with others.
