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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Midlife Aches and Pains
Reshma Saujani and Emily Oster discuss their shared experience of morning aches and pains.
They bond over their use of foam rollers and Theraguns to alleviate discomfort.
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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.
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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.
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In *Brave, Not Perfect*, Reshma Saujani empowers women to let go of the need for perfection and instead cultivate bravery as a lifelong habit. The book explores how societal expectations often lead women to fear failure and avoid taking risks, and offers practical insights and strategies to help them live more authentically and boldly.
Expecting better
Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong—and What You Really Need to Know
Emily Oster
In *Expecting Better*, Emily Oster, an award-winning economist, evaluates the data behind conventional pregnancy rules and discovers that many are misguided or flat-out wrong. The book explains everything from the real effects of caffeine and alcohol to the surprising dangers of gardening, aiming to empower pregnant women to make their own informed decisions and enjoy a healthy and relaxed pregnancy. It is organized into sections covering conception, each trimester, and labor and delivery, making it accessible and practical for pregnant women.
Pay Up
Anthony David
Anthony David's 'Pay Up' is his second book, following the success of his debut 'H2O'. While specific details about the plot or themes are not available, it continues his literary journey with Pegasus Publishers.
Code girls
Liza Mundy
Code Girls by Liza Mundy tells the story of more than 10,000 female code breakers recruited during World War II. These women, from small towns and elite colleges, played a crucial role in intercepting and decrypting enemy communications, which helped shorten the war and save countless lives. Through extensive research and interviews with surviving code girls, Mundy brings to life this previously untold story of American courage and scientific achievement.
We have a special bonus episode for the Raising Parents feed. It’s an episode of “My So-Called Midlife” by Reshma Saujani and Lemonada Media.
Reshma Saujani is the founder of Girls Who Code. She’s written several books, including Girls Who Code, Pay Up, and Brave, Not Perfect. And now she is sharing her insights from midlife on mic.
Reshma Saujani sits down with Emily Oster to discuss midlife, from scheduling sex to career pivots to parenting struggles to pregnancy and parenting myths.
We want to play that episode for you today. You can check out “My So-Called Midlife.”
Raising Parents with Emily Oster 
