What happens when a classically trained actress, mom, and midlife woman hits perimenopause… and decides to tell the truth about it?

In this episode, Jen sits down with Beth Crosby—aka The Garbage Mom—to talk about the messy, hilarious, and very real side of midlife. From viral TikToks to perimenopausal rage, body image healing, and the freedom of not giving a f*ck anymore… nothing is off limits.

Beth shares her journey from musical theater and Hollywood auditions to becoming a relatable voice for women navigating motherhood, identity shifts, and hormonal chaos. Together, Jen and Beth unpack what it actually feels like to be in perimenopause—and why more women need to start talking about it.

This conversation is honest, funny, validating, and the reminder every midlife woman needs: you are not crazy—and you are definitely not alone.

🔥 In This Episode, We Cover:

How Beth went from actor to viral creator during the pandemic
Why “The Garbage Mom” resonates with so many women
The reality of perimenopause (anxiety, rage, insomnia, and more)
Growing up in 80s/90s diet culture—and healing body image
Why midlife is the most freeing (and loudest) chapter yet
Marriage, motherhood, and navigating hormones at the same time
Talking to daughters about periods, bodies, and perimenopause
Social media, vulnerability, and staying authentic online
The story behind Perimenopausalpalooza (and why we need it IRL)
Why women in midlife are DONE staying quiet

💬 Favorite Quotes

“The more you tell the truth, the more people can relate to you.” “I think my favorite part about midlife is not giving a f*ck.” “If you’re getting hate comments, congratulations—you’re doing something.”

🧠 Let’s Talk About It

If you’ve ever:

Woken up at 3am with your mind racing
Looked in the mirror and didn’t recognize yourself
Felt rage over something small (like… shaving in a clean sink 😅)
Wondered if this is just you or something bigger

This episode is your validation.

🎤 About Beth Crosby (The Garbage Mom)

Beth Crosby is an actress, writer, and viral content creator known as The Garbage Mom. With a background in musical theater and comedy (including The Groundlings), she creates raw, relatable content about motherhood, perimenopause, and midlife identity.

Her work has resonated with millions of women—and even caught the attention of icons like Alanis Morissette.

🔗 Connect with Beth

Instagram @thegarbagemom & TikTok: @garbagemom

💌 Connect with Jen & The Midlife Edit

Website: www.themidlifeeditco.com

Podcast: The Midlife Edit
Instagram: @thejenweinstein

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