Episode 402
Morning 6-Pack - Are You Middle-Aged? Let’s Count the Ways!
Alright, folks, grab your coffee 'cause we're diving into the Morning 6-Pack! Today, we’re tackling the age-old topic of middle age—yep, that glorious time when you start questioning your life choices and suddenly realize you're not just aging, you're leveling up! We're counting down the top six signs that scream “middle-aged” even if your birth certificate says otherwise. From your back giving out more than your social life to scratching your head at the Super Bowl halftime show, we’re serving up laughs and relatable feels. So, whether you’re rocking a sports car or just trying to figure out why you’re suddenly a Sam's Club enthusiast, this episode’s got you covered! Tune in and let's giggle through the signs of getting older—trust me, it’s a blast!
Takeaways:
- Turning 40 used to mean hitting 'middle age', but now it's more about lifestyle choices and possibilities.
- The average life expectancy has increased, so 40 is just getting started, right?
- More women are having babies in their 40s now than ever—193% increase in 35 years, wow!
- Middle age is less about numbers and more about experiences like running marathons or changing careers.
Transcript
Good morning.
Speaker A:It's haystack.
Speaker A:And it used to be common for people to have an over the hill party.
Speaker A:For someone turning 40, the idea was you would reach the halfway point.
Speaker A:It's downhill from there.
Speaker A:But that seems to be less of a thing these days.
Speaker A:There's an article in the Wall Street Journal that explores why your 40s don't seem like middle age anymore.
Speaker A:And in America, the average life expectancy is 77 for men, it's 81 for women.
Speaker A:So while those numbers have been steadily climbing outside of the pandemic years, 40 is still roughly middle age.
Speaker A:But we're not talking about the numbers, we're talking about the lifestyle.
Speaker A:For example, it has become more common for women to have children well into their 40s.
Speaker A:The births to women 40 and over has increased 193% in the last 35 years.
Speaker A:The median age of a first time home buyer hit 40 last year.
Speaker A:And nearly 20% of graduate students in America are 40 or older.
Speaker A:Showing that many people are still shaping their careers at the age of 40, not just looking to downshift into retirement.
Speaker A:I mean you probably know 40 somethings who are training for marathons, opening new businesses, dating, having kids, changing careers.
Speaker A:The there's less pressure than ever to have it all figured out by 40.
Speaker A:And in recent years adulthood appears to have stretched, creating many more possibilities.
Speaker A:And I think it's absolutely wonderful.
Speaker A:And if you're wondering about, you know, I mean, I know for me a couple of years ago I bought a sports car.
Speaker A:It was a Dodge.
Speaker A:My buddy Darren said it's not a midlife crisis, it's a midlife Chrysler.
Speaker A:That was a sign that I had reached middle age.
Speaker A:And if you're wondering, here are some signs you can look for that tell you you're middle aged.
Speaker B:Well, gather round folks.
Speaker B:It's the time of day when we laugh and smile in a light hearted way.
Speaker B:Tune in for the giggles and let's kick back.
Speaker B:Here comes the fun.
Speaker B:It's the morning six pack.
Speaker A:The top six signs you're middle aged no matter how old you are.
Speaker A:I feel personally intact by the last four here, but coming in at number six, six, your lower back goes out more often than you do on a Saturday night.
Speaker A:Number five, you watch the super bowl halftime show and ask who is this?
Speaker A:At least four times.
Speaker A:Three, you wake up with a pulled shoulder muscle from sleeping in a slightly wrong position.
Speaker A:That was me.
Speaker A:Well, that's been me for a few weeks now.
Speaker A:Number three, you lose track of time at Sam's club.
Speaker A:Hey, that's easy to do.
Speaker A:Number two, you watch anything by Taylor Sheridan and the guilty as charged and the number one sign you are middle aged no matter how old you are.
Speaker A:You don't get why this list is funny.
