My So-Called Midlife with Reshma Saujani
Episodes
Revisit: Acceptance and Agreement Are Not the Same Thing with Lena Waithe
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, producer, and screenwriter Lena Waithe recently completed a 10-day silent retreat during which she had a lot of time to ponder big topics and i...
Revisit: Embracing Your Crone Age with Cheryl Strayed
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Best selling author and advice columnist Cheryl Strayed isn’t looking back. She’s taking a front seat to her post menopause years so much ...
Revisit: Is It Time for You to Take a Pause? with Neha Ruch
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many women take career pauses when they have children. But Neha Ruch – author of The Power Pause – wants you to know that there are so man...
Revisit: Normalizing Thigh Chafing and Boob Sweat with Katie Sturino
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Sturino loves her body. But the advocate, entrepreneur, and author put a lot of effort and hard work into getting to that place of body acceptan...
Revisit: Laughing Through the Breakdown with Zarna Garg
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zarna Garg needed a change. After 16 years as a stay-at-home mom, Zarna had lost her own ambitions and knew it wasn’t sustainable. She attempted...
Revisit: Advice Only Works if You Can Use It with Mel Robbins
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reshma Saujani and Mel Robbins have both made TIME's Women of the Year (2026) list! To celebrate, we’re revisiting their powerful conversation a...
Revisit: Fitness After 40: What You Need to Know with Stacy Sims
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With the Olympics reminding us what women’s bodies can do, we’re revisiting our conversation with Stacy Sims to talk about how everyday wo...
Intentional Ambition with Rha Goddess
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ambition can sound like a dirty word for women. Too much of it and you’re aggressive. Not enough and you’re invisible. For so many of us, ...
Your Pain Is Not Normal with Dr. Sara Reardon
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reshma sits down with Sara Reardon, a pelvic floor physical therapist and one of the leading voices in women’s pelvic health. Known to many as T...
One Bad Mother with EJ Dickson
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist and cultural critic EJ Dickson joins Reshma for a candid conversation about motherhood, guilt, and the impossible standards women are expec...
Revisit: Turning Fear Into Focus with Christina Koch
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We're revisiting Reshma’s conversation with astronaut Christina Koch to mark her historic Artemis II launch next week, a milestone moment ...
Good Daughtering with Dr. Allison Alford
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Alison Alford joins Reshma for a thoughtful conversation about what it means to be a daughter in midlife. As a psychologist and the author of Good...
Making Magic in Midlife
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Meltzer, one of the most widely read authors in America, joins Reshma for a candid conversation about midlife, legacy, and learning how to be gen...
How to Fight Better with Oona Metz
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fighting is not the problem. How we fight is. In this episode, Reshma welcomes back psychotherapist, writer, and divorce group leader Oona Metz for a ...
Revisit: How to Stop Giving a Fuck with Bozoma Saint John
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bozoma Saint John is the newest cast member of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and she has a take-no-shit approach to life that will motivate you to...
Revisit: Finding Your Purpose with Suzy Welch
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what your purpose is? Many people do, and that can lead to an incredibly fulfilling life. But so many of us don’t. Business journali...
The Politics of Kindness with Abby Phillip
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abby Phillip joins Reshma for a conversation about what it really takes to stay grounded in a world that is loud, fast, and full of opinions. She shar...
Rebuilding Our Village with Esther Perel
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reshma sits down with world-renowned psychotherapist Esther Perel to talk about why midlife can feel so lonely — and how to rebuild community fr...
Pulling Yourself Forward with Tembi Locke
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tembi Locke has lived many lives, but midlife has pushed her to introduce herself in a whole new way. She tells Reshma how supporting her husband thro...
Revisit: You’re Not Broken, Your Sex Education Was Just Bad with Kelly Casperson
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kelly Casperson — a urologist, sex educator, and host of a hit podcast — wants you to have great sex. And she knows you probably aren&...
F the Fairy Tale: Rewriting Love in Midlife with Damona Hoffman
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dating coach and author Damona Hoffman joins Reshma to break down the real rules of modern love in midlife. They talk about why dating feels so draini...
It’s OK to Care About Men with Gary Barker
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We can’t fix what’s broken for women without fixing what’s broken for men.Gary Barker, founder and CEO of Equimundo, has spent decad...
No More Invisible Women with Molly Gochman
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most monuments celebrate power — generals cast in bronze, heroes carved in stone. Artist and sculptor Molly Gochman builds monuments to somethin...
Having It All with Corinne Low
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the math of modern life just doesn’t add up. Economist Corinne Low has spent her career studying how gender, marriage, and work collid...
Revisit: Moms Deserve a Weekend Too with Dr. Becky
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With fall sports and activities in full-swing, now's a perfect time to listen back to this episode with Dr. Becky. If your weekends are spent going fr...
Revisit: Entering Our Brad Pitt Era with Margaret Cho
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we wanted to highlight one of our favorite episodes this season! For actress, comedian and singer Margaret Cho, being 50 is hot. And she&rs...
Becoming the Leader We Need with Governor Kathy Hochul
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we forget: no matter our age, no door is closed if you dare to try. New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul reminds us of that every day. She...
Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable with Lilly Singh
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s nice to feel comfortable. But it’s not where a lot of growth happens. Author, actress, and creator Lilly Singh says she’s reall...
Revisit: Parenting Our Parents (And Dating!) with Yvette Nicole Brown
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 of Yvette Nicole Brown's podcast Squeezed premieres today! So let's listen back to Reshma's conversation with her from last fall. Yvette Nico...
Sex After 40: An Expert Guide with Emily Nagoski
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sex during midlife – wow, there’s a lot to talk about! And Reshma digs in with sex educator and author Emily Nagoski. They get into what i...
Breaking Up with American Patriarchy with Anna Malaika Tubbs
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you sick of the patriarchy? Same. Author Anna Malaika Tubbs says it’s time to break up with it! Anna offers up a definitive history of the w...
Revisit: Work-Life Balance Is a Lie with Thasunda Brown Duckett
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Labor Day had us thinking back to Reshma's incredible conversation earlier this year with Thasunda Brown Duckett about work-life balance. Thasunda was...
What Is the Menopause Penalty? with Petra Persson
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve likely heard of the motherhood penalty – the systematic economic disadvantage mothers face in the workplace. Well it turns out ther...
Questioning What It All Means with Rasanath Das
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Midlife can be both the most challenging and exciting time of your life. Perhaps the things you thought would fulfill you no longer do. Or the shiny o...
Your Midlife Skincare Routine with Sunday Riley
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sunday Riley doesn’t let the sun touch her. Protecting your skin from the sun is the skincare brand founder’s #1 tip for people of all age...
What Does Happiness Look Like in Midlife? with Gretchen Rubin
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Midlife can do a number on your happiness. It’s a time when your kids are grown, your identity is shifting, and the roles that defined you for s...
Is It Time for You to Take a Pause? with Neha Ruch
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many women take career pauses when they have children. But Neha Ruch – author of The Power Pause – wants you to know that there are so man...
Finding Your Purpose with Suzy Welch
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what your purpose is? Many people do, and that can lead to an incredibly fulfilling life. But so many of us don’t. Business journali...
Growing Older Is Not Something to Fear with Dr. Sharon Malone
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It can be easy to focus on the negatives of getting older. But menopause expert Dr. Sharon Malone wants you to know there is so much to celebrate, too...
Normalizing Thigh Chafing and Boob Sweat with Katie Sturino
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Sturino loves her body. But the advocate, entrepreneur, and author put a lot of effort and hard work into getting to that place of body acceptan...
Introducing: Hello Menopause!
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re excited to introduce you to Hello Menopause! — with an episode featuring our very own Reshma Saujani. In this bold and ho...
It’s Time to Try Empathetic Leadership with Jacinda Ardern
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reshma interviews former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern live on stage about her new book, A Different Kind of Power! This thoughtful c...
Acceptance and Agreement Are Not the Same Thing with Lena Waithe
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, producer, and screenwriter Lena Waithe recently completed a 10-day silent retreat during which she had a lot of time to ponder big topics and i...
Midlife Isn’t a Crisis. It's a Call to Action! with Shannon Watts
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Too many women in midlife think they’re too old, too busy, or too inexperienced to go after their dreams. Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Wat...
Fitness After 40: What You Need to Know with Stacy Sims
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
That super-intense, sweat-inducing workout you think you need to be doing to see results? Yeah, that’s not the best way to exercise in your midl...
Brooke Shields Is in Her “Give No F*cks” Era
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke Shields has been in the public eye since she began modeling at 11 months old. Days ahead of her 60th birthday, the actress, model, and author t...
Turning Fear Into Focus with Christina Koch
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Astronaut Christina Koch was about to go out on her first spacewalk, staring out into a “big gaping hole of blackness,” when her heart sta...
Introducing: Confessions of a Female Founder with Meghan
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re excited to introduce you to Confessions of a Female Founder with Meghan, a new show from Lemonada Media. As Meghan, Duchess of Suss...
Laughing Through the Breakdown with Zarna Garg
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zarna Garg needed a change. After 16 years as a stay-at-home mom, Zarna had lost her own ambitions and knew it wasn’t sustainable. She attempted...
Moms Deserve a Weekend Too with Dr. Becky
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If your weekends are spent going from one kid’s soccer game to another kid’s dance rehearsal to another kid’s robotics tournament, D...
Running Toward the Fire with Governor Gretchen Whitmer
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When there's a fire, you can do one of three things: run away, stand and watch, or run toward the flames. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has spent...
Work-Life Balance Is a Lie with Thasunda Brown Duckett
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thasunda Brown Duckett was trying to do it all – be a mom, a wife, and a high-powered CEO – when it hit her: work-life balance is a lie. T...
Why You Can’t Sleep, Focus, or Fit in Your Jeans—and What to Do About It with Dr. Mary Claire Haver
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you don’t understand what’s happening to your body during menopause, you’re not alone! Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a Certified Menop...
Friendship Roundtable: How to Make, Keep & Deepen Friendships
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Reshma joins two of the world’s leading voices on happiness and beloved podcast hosts Gretchen Rubin (Happier with Gret...
Tamron Hall on Failure, Reinvention, and Not Giving Up
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tamron Hall looks like the very definition of success. She’s an Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist, author, wife, and mother. But all of th...
The Marathon Mindset on Life and Rejection with Phoebe Robinson
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phoebe Robinson is known for making us laugh. Whether it’s through her standup, her books, her acting, or her podcasts she is writing award-winn...
Introducing: Raising Parents with Emily Oster
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got something special for you this week. We previously had economist, professor, and author Emily Oster on the show, where she shared her ...
Everything You Wanted to Know About Psychedelics but Were Afraid to Ask with Dr. Julie Holland
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does it seem like everyone around you is microdosing, or is at least talking about it? Reshma had a lot of questions about psychedelics, so she called...
Getting Called Out by Jane Fonda with Chelsea Handler
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea Handler has made a career of saying exactly what’s on her mind. And the comedian and actor has compiled a lot of her frank thoughts in h...
Managing Chronic Pain in Midlife with Richa Moorjani
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Richa Moorjani says she’s had chronic pain much of her life, but it got really bad in her 30s. She tells Reshma how she’s learned to...
Revisit: The Future I Dreamed of with Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Given everything happening in the world right now, it's important to remember there are people fighting for what's right. To that end, we wanted to re...
BONUS: It’s Never Too Late to Start Investing in Your Future with Noah Kerner
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If saving and investing money isn’t a top priority in your life, you’re not alone. The AARP reports that over half of Americans over 50 ar...
You’re Not Broken, Your Sex Education Was Just Bad with Kelly Casperson
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kelly Casperson — a urologist, sex educator, and host of a hit podcast — wants you to have great sex. And she knows you probably aren&...
Advice Only Works if You Can Use It with Mel Robbins
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At 41, Mel Robbins was at her rock bottom when a rocket launch changed the trajectory of her life. Mel tells Reshma how she got herself unstuck and be...
It's Not Too Late to Break Generational Cycles with Sahaj Kaur Kohli
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sahaj Kaur Kohli is going on her fourth father-daughter trip soon – something that she could never have imagined 10 years ago. And it’s so...
Stop Pretending You’re Not in Midlife with Mary Beard
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Classicist Mary Beard is the author of Women & Power: A Manifesto and has a cult following because she doesn't fit any kind of mold. She definitel...
How to Stop Giving a Fuck with Bozoma Saint John
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bozoma Saint John is the newest cast member of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and she has a take-no-shit approach to life that will motivate you to...
New Year’s Pep Talk from Gloria Steinem
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Famed activist, journalist, and feminist Gloria Steinem knows how to regroup after a loss. Just like the rest of us, she’s gearing up to live th...
Entering Our Brad Pitt Era with Margaret Cho
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For actress, comedian and singer Margaret Cho, being 50 is hot. And she’s here to tell us how we can all feel the same way. Not only is she taki...
Bonkers Titties and Other Unspoken Parts of Pregnancy with Ilana Glazer
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ilana Glazer is all grown up! You might know them from their spunky stoner bestie role in Broad City. But now, they’re a mom, and they’re determin...
Parenting Our Parents (And Dating!) with Yvette Nicole Brown
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yvette Nicole Brown says being single with no kids in midlife is something to be proud of. At 53, she’s about to walk down the aisle for the first t...
The Truth About Menopause and HRT with Tamsen Fadal
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“You’re in menopause. Any questions?” That’s the brief message a doctor sent to journalist Tamsen Fadal after she almost passed out one day at...
Embracing Your Crone Age with Cheryl Strayed
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Best selling author and advice columnist Cheryl Strayed isn’t looking back. She’s taking a front seat to her post menopause years so much so that ...
Don’t Despair, Divorce! With Oona Metz
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Divorce therapist Oona Metz takes us through the ups and downs of marriage, from fighting to making up to ending the relationship to dating after d...
Eeek the Election with Chelsea Clinton
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea Clinton would rather focus on the change she wants to see in the world than think about her age. That’s why we thought she’d be a perfect ...
The Future I Dreamed of with Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson knew she wanted to sit on the high court since she was a little girl. Now in her midlife, she’s made tha...
Schedule Everything (Even Sex) with Emily Oster
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Oster is scheduling everything in her midlife. As an economist and author of multiple books about parenting, pregnancy and motherhood, that make...
It Could Be F*cking Great with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is about to officially graduate from midlife. At 63, she can confidently say that the last thirty years were… great, actually! I...
Welcome to My So-Called Midlife (Official Trailer)
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you in bed every night by 9? Are your hormones just getting in the way of everything? Do you wake up every day asking: Is this it?? Our host Reshm...