Unfucking Midlife
Welcome to Unfucking Midlife—your space for raw, uncensored, and unsolicited conversations about what midlife actually looks and feels like. Let’s face it: midlife is a mindfuck.
It’s the “ummm” phase—a pause where everything we thought we knew gets flipped, questioned, and rewritten. Society loves to say it’s all over after forty—but we’re not here for that.
We’re the ones who have no intention of living the second half of life the same way we did the first. It’s about taking radical responsibility for our lives and reclaiming agency—physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
We’re not aging out of anything—we’re aging into everything that’s next.
Let’s unfuck midlife—together.
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Unfucking Midlife Vintage Dad Caps
Our signature vintage-style dad cap featuring the iconic UM logo on the front and "Unfucking Midlife" written out on the side. This isn't just a hat—it's a statement piece for those who refuse to fade into the background but love their accessories perfectly faded in. Crafted with that lived-in feel, it's the ideal accessory for those ready to wear their authenticity on their sleeve (or in this case, their head).
Because sometimes the best way to announce you're unfucking your life is with the perfect low-key flex.
Midlife is a lot of things
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But it doesn't have to be fucked
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Midlife is a lot of things · But it doesn't have to be fucked ·
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In midlife, we already feel like time is running out—which is why each week, I'm delivering insights to unfuck our mindsets.
These aren't your typical self-help quick tips. These are real, unfiltered reflections on what it actually takes to unfuck your thinking, relationships, business, body image, and everything else society says you should have figured out by now.
Perfect for your morning coffee, commute, or whenever you need a reminder that:
- You're not alone in this "what the fuck happened to my plan" phase
- There's still time to make the next half better than the first
- We're not aging out of anything—we're aging into everything that's next.
Because midlife is a lot of things, but it doesn't have to be fucked.
Sometimes it takes a pair of defective pants to reveal a pattern that's been hijacking your life for years. In this episode, I get brutally honest about the 10 distractions that used to completely derail my focus—and share the simple tools that finally helped me build mental "armadillo dividers" to stay in my lane. What You'll Learn: The real cost of everyday distractions (spoiler: it's not just time) My 10 biggest mental hijacks and how I finally stopped them Why your brain's need to be "right" is making you lose 4 practical tools to build mental guardrails when distractions pop up How to tell if something is moving you toward your goals or away from them.
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Your space for raw, uncensored, and unsolicited conversations about what midlife actually looks and feels like. Let’s face it: midlife is a mindfuck. It’s the “ummm” phase—a pause where everything we thought we knew gets flipped, questioned, and rewritten. Society loves to say it’s all over after forty—but we’re not here for that. This channel is for those of us who have no intention of living the second half of life the same way we did the first.
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ABOUT
Ashley is a multifaceted entrepreneur, life coach, columnist, podcast host, and single mother hailing from the vibrant city of Austin, Texas. As the owner and founder of Teddies for Bettys, she has established herself as not only a leading figure in the intimate and sexual wellness industry, providing women luxurious intimate wear and empowering them around their own pleasure, but became known in her community as a source of 'who to ask' about all things dating, sex and relationships.
It was through these intimate conversations in the dressing rooms that Ashley felt called to step into a new career; Coaching women on dating, sex and relationships.
Beyond her entrepreneurial endeavors, Ashley is also a prominent dating and romance columnist + podcast host.
She spent nearly 3 years writing for Tribeza magazine, where she shared her insights and experiences navigating the complex world of relationships before starting her own column, Wait, What? on Substack. Her candid, humorous and insightful writing style resonates with readers seeking authentic advice on matters of modern love, womanhood, parenting and more of life's moments.
Ashley's journey as a single mother has been marked by challenges and triumphs.
Despite the hurdles of the death of her children's father, divorce(s) and navigating the complexities of relationships, she has successfully raised two children while pursuing her passions and career aspirations.
Through her experiences, including weathering an affair and learning to date without losing her sanity, Ashley has emerged as a resilient and inspiring figure, offering hope and guidance to others facing similar struggles.
With her unique blend of expertise in entrepreneurship, relationship dynamics, and mindful living, Ashley Kelsch continues to inspire and empower women to embrace their authentic selves and cultivate meaningful connections in every aspect of their lives.