#164 Where Did the Fun Go? Rediscovering Joy

When was the last time you did something just for fun? If you had to pause and think… you’re not alone. In Part 1 of my conversation with Treena Innes, Your Life Fun Expert, we unpack why fun feels so hard in midlife and how we slowly lost our connection to joy. This episode will help you feel seen, understood, and a little more hopeful—especially if life has felt heavy or too serious lately. Next week, we’ll get practical. Today, we’re setting the foundation with the mindset shifts that make space for fun again. What we cover: Why so many women lose their “fun habit” How guilt, comparison, and generational messages shape us The impact of technology on how we view joy What happens when we never make time for play How fun strengthens resilience, clarity, and emotional well-being What “Fun Health” is—and why it’s just as important as physical health Key Takeaways: You weren’t taught to prioritize fun—and that’s not a personal failure. Fun isn’t frivolous. It’s fuel. Joy actually supports your mental, emotional, and physical health. You can’t wait for life to calm down to feel joy—you create it now. Connect with Treena minddoodles.ca Finding Fun Experiment Podcast @treena_minddoodles Resources:Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/shellyniehaus/Simple Shifts Newsletter: https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/tipsWomen Entrepreneurs In Prayer Call - https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/prayer