You Keep Me Sane
For 8 years, Aileen and Julie have been each other's sounding board from opposite sides of the globe – Aileen in London and Julie in Melbourne.
They have navigated everything – motherhood, relationships, menopause, health, grief, and everything in between – through daily voice messages. These exchanges often became lifelines, and now they share that space with their listeners.
In You Keep Me Sane, Aileen and Julie hold honest conversations on life's challenges, growth, and connection. They lend an ear and share heartfelt insights, creating a space that allows both them, and you, to be human.
Listeners are encouraged to write in with their own experiences and topics, becoming part of the conversation that feels like a chat with close friends.
You Keep Me Sane
Why Do We Treat Single Women Like Something’s Gone Wrong? | Sanity Check No. 28
Episode Overview
Why do we still treat single women like they’re unfinished stories? In this week’s Sanity Check, we’re getting honest about the outdated assumptions around being single in midlife - and why choosing to stay true to yourself is far from a failure.
We reflect on a conversation Aileen had with a single friend who said it best: “I know peace now, and I’m not giving it up unless someone truly meets me where I’m at.”
If you’ve ever felt the pressure to explain your singleness, or found yourself asking a friend why they’re “still single”, this episode is a loving nudge to rethink the narrative.
What we cover:
– Why some women are choosing peace over partnership
– The cost of contorting yourself to be loved
– Why the question “Why are you still single?” needs to be retired
– What single women are actually protecting: energy, values, and joy
– How the dating landscape shifts in your 40s and 50s
– The double standard between men and women when it comes to singlehood
Listener takeaway:
Being single isn’t something to fix - it’s often a bold, conscious choice to honour your self-worth. And if you’re in a relationship, let this be a reminder to celebrate your single friends for their strength, not question their choices.
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Remember, we’re two friends sharing our personal experiences and discussing everyday challenges. We’re not qualified coaches or therapists, and our content is for general information and supportive conversation only. If you need professional help, please seek advice from a licensed therapist.