Joy is 49!

Joy Turns 49, Lila's Release, and Midlife Mindset Resets

On Joy’s 49th birthday episode of Older and Wilder, Joy and Claire reflect on years of podcasting, privacy in the internet age, and September nostalgia. Joy shares a major update about Lilas. They discuss the emotional toll of puppy raising, current dog life with River, Haynes, and new puppy McCoy. Joy talks about recent body dysmorphia, balancing rest vs pushing through, nervous-system reset, training for a Moab trail race, and Delia’s nostalgia at Target.

00:00 Birthday Kickoff

00:57 Privacy And Cybersecurity

03:26 Manitou Birthday Plans

04:10 September Nostalgia

05:56 High School Sports Memories

07:33 Gary Amber And Pella

10:34 Leela Released From Training

13:07 Adopting Leela To Friends

18:04 Puppy Raising Reality Check

20:28 Dog Quirks And Car Chaos

24:55 McCoy The Prom King Pup

26:26 Hormonal Body Dysmorphia

27:41 Posting Versus Talking

30:53 Breaking Restriction Spirals

32:39 Fitness Influencer Pressure

36:07 Rest Versus Hustle

38:45 Nervous System Reset Hacks

40:25 Rules for Real Recovery

45:57 Bougie Gym Master Plan

47:33 Moab Trail Race Prep

50:23 Delias Target Nostalgia

52:25 Wrap Up and Goodbye