#161 Community Conversation: Finding Hope in the Middle of Change with Angel Miraya

In this heartfelt Community Conversation, Angel Miraya joins Shelly to talk about the complicated, beautiful season of midlife where multiple roles collide—mom, grandmother, daughter, caregiver, and woman rediscovering her own purpose. Angel shares how running four half-marathons in 28 days became a spiritual reset, how she’s supporting her daughter through single motherhood, and why perspective, community, and prayer are everything. Her story offers encouragement for every woman navigating transitions she didn’t expect, holding joy and grief at the same time, and learning to trust God with the pieces of life that feel too heavy to carry alone. Key Takeaways:You can hold joy and grief together—midlife is full of bittersweet moments.Allowing yourself to feel your emotions helps you process change instead of pushing through it.Intentional prayer creates space for perspective, peace, and God’s guidance.Surrender isn’t passive—it’s choosing to trust God with outcomes you can’t control.Supporting adult children looks different in every season, and grace is required on both sides.Grandmotherhood brings unexpected gifts and healing for the parts of motherhood you didn’t get to experience.Perspective determines whether you see your responsibilities as burdens or as opportunities to love and serve.Community—safe friends who pray with you and for you—makes all the difference in a demanding season.Small daily shifts in obedience, kindness, or encouragement create a legacy bigger than any milestone.God often answers prayers in ways we didn’t expect, but His timing is always intentional and good. Resources:Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/shellyniehaus/Simple Shifts Newsletter: https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/tipsWomen Entrepreneurs In Prayer Call - https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/prayer