Women in the Middle®: Loving Life After 50 - Midlife Coach Podcast
Episodes
EP #168: How I Finally Put Myself First & Got Excited about My Life Again with Lisa Russell
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's not fun to realize you're not as happy as want to be in midlife. You might not know what the actual problem is either. But you have a sense that ...
EP #167: 9 Mind Hacks When You're Feeling Troubled by Uncertainty
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Uncertainty in life is handled differently by each of us. Interestingly, the experience of midlife and the pandemic each bring their fair of surprisin...
EP #166: Are You Worried about Looking your Age? You're Not Alone!
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you worried about looking your age? You're not alone. When most midlife women think about getting older, they also think about looking their age a...
EP #165: The Urge to Compare and Despair in Midlife
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you "compare and despair?" It can become quite a habit in midlife that doesn't feel good yet it can feel like quite an urge. The tendency to enga...
EP #164: Why You Need to Get to Know your Midlife Sexual Self with Dr. Sonia Wright
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sex seems to be a hot topic no matter your age. This is especially true in midlife for many reasons. Things like empty nest and menopause add even mor...
EP #163: Why You Need to Get Over Feeling Stuck in Midlife
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stuck in midlife can be overwhelming. The interesting thing about feeling this way is that it is confusing. Many of us have never been stuck l...
EP #162: 5 Amazing Midlife Questions to Live your Best Life
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The questions you ask yourself can both help and hurt you when you're trying to live your best life in midlife. They can be useful and not useful. Thi...
EP #161: 4 Midlife Myths Women Need to Put Aside NOW for Their Own Wellbeing
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Midlife myths can create a lot of negative emotion. You may not even be aware of how committed you are to having certain negative beliefs about aging ...
EP #160: When the Pandemic Tries to Ruin your 50th Birthday with Diane Shephard
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So many 50th birthday celebrations are being cancelled this year due to the pandemic. Today we're talking to a woman who planned a beautifully fulfill...
EP #159: Stories that Keep You Stuck in Midlife
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking about the way that the stories that you tell yourself can keep you stuck. Stories are part of who we are. We interpret our lives t...
EP #158: Finding Peace as a Midlife Woman with Jennifer Forster
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking about the importance of finding the courage to make a shift in your life. The thing is, this path forward may not be clear. Instea...
EP #157: Learning How to Network in Midlife with Nefateria Fonda
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking about the importance of learning how to network in midlife with Nefateria Fonda. Nefateria Fonda is Certified Business and Sales C...
EP #156: Finding Joy in the Present Moment with Tom Sterner, Author of The Practicing Mind
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking about the importance of developing more thought awareness, especially in midlife. Our guest today is Thomas M. Sterner, author of ...
EP #155: How to Make your Midlife Marriage Better with Maggie Reyes
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking about midlife marriage and how to make it better with guest marriage expert, Maggie Reyes. Maggie is a Life Coach and Modern Marri...
EP #154: Midlife Make Up and More with Elise Marquam Jahns
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking about midlife make up and more with guest midlife beauty expert, Elise Marquam Jahns. It's no surprise that it's easy to feel over...
EP #153: Be the Queen of your Brain Domain in Midlife
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Being the "Queen of your Brain Domain" is something that you hear at the end of every Women in the Middle Podcast episode. Today we're talking about w...
EP #152: Why your Midlife Hair is Happy on Holiday
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hair is a common bonding topic during the pandemic. Today's episode is all about why you and your midlife hair are enjoying a holiday from constant co...
EP #151: Seven Ways to Bring Excitement Back to your Future
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about setting yourself up for the exciting future you want and specifically, seven ways to bring excitement back to your futu...
EP #150: Why Thinking about What you SHOULD Do in Midlife Keeps you Stuck
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about why thinking about what you SHOULD do in midlife keeps you stuck, why it's a problem and what you can do about it. It can...
EP #149: Top 5 Reasons to Write Letters Again in Midlife
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about the importance of writing letters again and the top five reasons you should consider bringing this meaningful activity ba...
EP #148: 5 Togetherness Tips when your Empty Nest Fills Up Again
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about the bumpy transition of adult kids moving back home, or, what it's like when your empty nest fills up again. It's common ...
EP #147: The Beauty and Curse of Midlife Boredom
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about the beauty and curse of midlife boredom. Being bored is common for women in the middle. Boredom might have been coming up...
EP #146: 4 Things to Consider When You Need More Midlife Space
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about the importance of having more space in midlife. You'll learn four specific things to consider when you really want to cha...
EP #145: 7 Calming Life Hacks for Uncertain Midlife Times
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about actual suggestions to create more calm in your life. You'll learn seven calming life hacks for uncertain midlife times. F...
EP #144: The Joy of Coaching with Like-Minded Women
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about the beauty of coaching with like-minded midlife women and why joining the Finally First Midlife Membership may be what yo...
EP #143: How to Put Yourself First without Midlife Guilt
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about how to put yourself first in midlife without the guilt. Unfortunately, feeling guilty is a common part of self care with ...
EP #142: 4 Things You Need to Know to Make a Midlife Career Change
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about the four things you need to know when you want to make a midlife career change. For me, feeling stuck and confused for ...
EP #141: Why your Midlife Crisis is Not the One your Momma Had
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about what a midlife crisis is and how it's likely not the same as what your mom experienced. When thinking about what a "midli...
EP #140: The Cost of Staying Stuck & Playing the Waiting Game in Midlife
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about staying stuck and playing the waiting game in midlife. We're going to put a different spin on the way you usually think a...
EP #139: 5 Ways to Use Envy for Good in Midlife
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode will help you understand how to use envy for positive change in your life. Envy is one of those common negative emotions that can make...
EP #138: Following your Passion to Create, Recycle & Educate with Joanne Jones
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about the road to following your passion. Specifically, my guest today is Joanne Jones, Textile Artist, Designer and owner of M...
EP #137: 6 Steps to Make your Midlife Plans More Fun
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing how you can make midlife plans and planning more fun can bring a lot more joy and pleasure into your life. Today's show is all about why you s...
EP #136: Mahjong as a Mother & Daughter Tradition with Cheryl Zeldin & Ruth Zimelman
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about the game of Mahjong as a Mother and Daughter Tradition. My guests today are a mother daughter team who love the game of M...
EP #135: Weight Loss & Wake Up Calls in Midlife with Cookie Rosenblum, MA.
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about weight loss and wake up calls in midlife. My guest today is Weight Loss Coach and Entrepreneur, Cookie Rosenblum, MA. It turn...
EP #134: Do you Feel Old in Midlife?
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about feeling old in midlife. It's important to talk about feeling old because it takes up so much emotional and intellectual real ...
EP #133: Honoring your Introversion in Midlife, Interview with Caroline Wood
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode takes a look at what it's like to be an introvert in business in midlife. It turns out that introversion is a thing in midlife. ...
EP #132: Top Three Vision Board Mistakes to Avoid in 2020
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The year 2020 is the perfect time of year to create a vision board. This episode is about how to avoid the top three common mistakes that get in the...
EP #131: Make your 2020 New Year's Resolution the BEST One Ever!
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode takes a bit of a different twist on New Year's Resolutions. Not everyone embraces the idea of a New Year's Resolution. Resolutions can...
EP #130: Three Steps to Regret-proof Your Holidays in Midlife
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Holiday time with family in midlife can be a blast but can also be quite stressful. Thinking about self-care is probably the last thing on your giant ...
EP #129: When your Parent has Alzheimer's or Dementia, Interview with Heather Negin
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today has a unique approach for Alzheimer's and Dementia treatment. As a Speech Language Pathologist, Heather Negin unknowingly had a special...
EP #128: Midlife Resistance or Midlife Regret
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're taking a look at midlife resistance and midlife regret and asking which is worse. Each one causes pain but in a different way. There are t...
EP #127: The Secret To Finding your Midlife Passion Project
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking about the secret to finding your midlife passion project, as well a new midlife coaching program, the Finally First Midlife Member...
EP #126: 10 Reasons to be Grateful for Midlife
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking about my top 10 reasons for feeling grateful for midlife. Notice the word "for." We're taking a look at feeling gratitude for midl...
EP #125: Why You Need to Create Community in Midlife?
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking about why you need to actually create community in midlife. That may come as a bit of a surprise to you. But, just like everything...
EP #124: What Triggers Your Resistance in Midlife?
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're getting to the bottom of what triggers your resistance. Even resistance for things you really want. This can be super frustrating and conf...
EP #123: How to Avoid an Accidental Midlife
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Without careful attention, your midlife might not be what you had hoped. Today we're talking about how to avoid what I'm calling an accidental midlife...
EP #122: From Soldier to Strategist for Women Entrepreneurs with Kalvina Shelton
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A midlife funk might find you ahead of schedule. Being in the military can have an interesting effect on your life. My guest today explains how her mi...
EP #121: Retrain your Brain to Think on Purpose in Midlife
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learning to think on purpose can change your life, both now and in the future. It's a skill that you can learn how to do, but it will take practice to...
EP #120: Angry in Midlife: How Writing Changed My Life with Valerie Runyan
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Being angry in midlife can feel overwhelming and confusing. It can seem like there's no way out, and if you're not careful, you can set yourself up fo...
EP #119: Thinking about Time in Midlife
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about time and running out of time can be a big deal in midlife. In fact, it can create a lot of stress and sadness. It's pretty common to ...
EP #118: Catching Autopilot Thinking in Midlife
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking and doing things on autopilot is super common in midlife. You might even notice yourself sounding like your mother or other family members on...
EP #117: How Astrology can Help You & your Brand in Midlife with Leslie Tagorda
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is about how you can use astrology to gain important insights that could help you and your brand in midlife. My guest today is Leslie Tagorda, w...
EP #116: 49 and Fabulous with Wiona Porath
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're taking a look at how you can celebrate turning 49 as a beautiful way to prepare and set the stage for celebrating your 50th birthday. My...
EP #115: Creating a Digital Midlife Magazine with NextTribe's CoFounder, Jeannie Ralston
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're taking a look at what it's like to use your past experience to do something new like start a digital magazine for midlife women. My guest ...
EP #114: Childfree by Choice with Therese Shechter
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Not all women make the choice to have children. This week, we're using a midlife lens and talking about what it's like to be childfree by choice. My g...
EP #113: Finally First in Midlife
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Midlife women often struggle with putting themselves first. It tends to become more of an issue at this stage of life; putting yourself last becomes m...
EP #112: How to Find a New Job in Midlife with Danielle Bradley
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are a lot of misconceptions about what's possible career-wise for midlife women. Fortunately, times have changed and we have an opportunity to l...
EP #111: What do you Stand For in Midlife?
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's important to figure out what you stand for, especially in midlife. It turns out that it's relevant in all parts of your life, personally and prof...
EP #110: Turning 50 with Cindy Lopez
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Turning 50 is a different experience for everyone. Talking about it is fascinating and inspirational for this reason. My guest today is Cindy Lopez,...
EP #109: Midlife Underwear Reboot; 2nd Anniversary Edition
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking about anniversaries and underwear! What a fun topic! This week marks an important milestone in the Women in the Middle Podcast's h...
EP #108: Guaranteed Success in Midlife
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking about the interesting concept guaranteed success. This idea of guaranteed success comes up a lot when you're stuck. Like it's the ...
EP #107: How to have More Fun with Midlife Birthdays
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Midlife birthdays can be a cause for celebration, but not always. Like so many other parts of midlife, if you're not mindful, birthdays can become les...
EP #106: Demystifying Midlife Personal Parts with Dr. Heather Bartos
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause is more confusing than so many midlife women expect. Today we're talking about demystifying midlife personal parts and related issues in mid...
EP #105: Do you Want to be an Entrepreneur in Midlife?
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you wonder if you could be an entrepreneur? Is it something you've been thinking about most of your life? Episode 105 is all about tuning into your...
EP #104: Massive Action after Massive Adversity with Shontelle Dubois
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if you knew that giving up wasn't an option? Today we're talking about what it looks like to actually take massive action to change ...
EP #103: FOMO in Midlife: 4 Tips to Reduce Fear of Missing Out
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When you feel FOMO, you know it. Fear of missing out isn't fun. Episode 103 of the Women in the Middle Podcast explores what it's like to feel FOMO, w...
EP #102: The Secret to Midlife Balance
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When you don't have work/life balance, you can really feel that something's wrong. Episode 102 of the Women in the Middle Podcast explores the secret ...
EP #101: Older & Wiser or Older & Worse: Midlife Signs that Make You Think
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking you're "older and wiser" is an option when it comes to midlife aging. The problem is that so many midlife women choose to think that they're ...
EP #100: Midlife Reflections on Commitment & 100 Episodes
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Time to celebrate 100 episodes of Women in the Middle! Reaching this milestone is worthy of some reflection. It takes a lot of planning and commitment...
EP #99: Empty Nest Remix: 6 Steps to Help You when they Move Back Home
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about how you can become better prepared when your kids move back home. Adjusting to your empty nest filling up again is what I call "...
EP #98: Inner Circle Relationships in Midlife
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're talking specifically your relationship with the people in your inner circle. More importantly, relationships like these are a critical pa...
EP #97: Setting the Stage for Midlife Weight Loss
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking about how to set the stage for weight loss in midlife. By the time you're an amazing older and wiser woman, you've probably tried ...
EP #96: 6 Confusion Hacks for Important Midlife Decisions
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking about how to stop being confused in midlife. Sometimes you stay stuck spinning around being confused, without making a decision, f...
EP #95: 8 Top Tips for More Midlife Travel
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Want to travel more? This week is about eight top tips for more midlife travel. The thing is that with travel, you may say you want to do it, but allo...
EP #94: Big Midlife Mistakes & 4 Secrets to Avoid Them
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week is about the big midlife mistakes that are so easy to make and four secrets to avoid them. Or, more specifically, we're taking a close look ...
EP #93: My Unique Midlife Perspective from Losing my Parents as a Kid
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week our host, Suzy Rosenstein, shares her personal story about experiencing early parental death. The topic is about what it's been like for her...
EP #92: 3 Reasons Why You Should Act your Shoe Size instead of your Age in Midlife
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're exploring why you should act your shoe size instead of your age in midlife. Specifically, this episode is about the compelling reasons...
EP #91: The Choice to Avoid Regrets in Midlife.
29 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're exploring how to make a choice to avoid regrets in midlife. One thing's for sure, everyone regrets having regrets. Learn More: https...
Ep #90: 9 Secrets to Get Unstuck in Midlife
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're taking a look into how to get unstuck in midlife, especially in your 50s. So many midlife women think that they are stuck being stuck....
EP #89: How to Reinvent Yourself in Midlife with Frankie Allen
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're taking a look into why learning how to reinvent yourself in midlife is an important skill. So many midlife women think that what they ...
EP #88: How to Find your Midlife Fashion
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Your personal style can be easily overlooked in midlife. Fashion isn't something that everyone values or prioritizes. But, being intentional about how...
EP #87: Midlife Memories, Memorabilia & Things Turning 50
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Midlife memories can mean so much to you as you age. Some memories fade; others get stronger. All memories can really make you think. As a women in th...
EP #86: How to Prioritize Downtime in Midlife
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
So many midlife women think that downtime is important but don't prioritize it in their lives. In fact, there's a lot of resistance toward downtime as...
EP #85: Online Dating in Midlife
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Many single midlife women feel overwhelmed with online dating and Apps. It's no wonder. The whole dating landscape has changed dramatically since we w...
EP #84: Dealing with Cancer in Midlife
07 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cancer can be quite a wake up call and change your life in so many ways. Our guest this week is a Ceca Mijatovic, a bad ass life coach who focuses on ...
EP #83: Asking Powerful Questions in Midlife
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Powerful questions can help you think better and deeper. When you practice asking yourself better questions in midlife especially, you help yourself i...
EP #82: Midlife Reflections on Adoption & Assisted Reproduction with Dr. Michael Grand
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking about adoption and assisted reproduction from a midlife perspective. We'll be taking a look at a variety of issues related to the ...
EP #81: Understanding How to Commit to Change in Midlife
17 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week is all about what it's like to think you're committed to making a change, but then understanding that you're really not. It's about learning...
EP #80: How to Lose Weight & Become Fit in Midlife with Amanda Mueller
10 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is the amazing Amanda Mueller. She went from being, in her words, "the fat woman in the room" who regularly hid in her own skin, to som...
EP #79: Believing What's Possible in Midlife
03 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week is all about becoming aware of your beliefs about what's possible for you. We explore what your beliefs are about how you can become the per...
EP #78: Why you should Celebrate Traditions in Midlife with Bob Schneeweiss
27 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Family traditions are really important to think about in midlife; you may be surprised when you are the one who's in charge of creating them and makin...
EP #77: A Feminist Look at Midlife and Body Image with Kara Loewentheil
20 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A woman aging in today's society has many thoughts about her own beauty and self image that are due to societal messaging. Cursing and Language Warnin...
EP #76: Fear-based Decision Making in Midlife
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week is all about understanding fear-based decision making in midlife. We're talking about how common it is in midlife to feel stuck because you'...
EP #75: Why It's Important to have a Whale of a Passion
06 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're taking a deep dive into why it's important to connect with your thoughts about what you really want in your life and strategies for ho...
EP #74: How to have Fun with Blogging in Midlife with Hope Hanson
29 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Blogging is something that many women in the middle say they want to do. Today's episode features another interview in the Weekly Wow with Women in th...
EP #73: Turning 50 with Gratitude, Interview with Andrea Pines
22 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Turning 50 is a common milestone we Women in the Middle experience, but we don't all experience it the same way. Today's episode features another inte...
EP #72: Life after an Unexpected Divorce with Lynne Ellen
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Being blindsided by an unexpected divorce can turn your world upside down. This week my guest experienced this first-hand. Today's episode features an...
EP #71: How to take a Seemingly Impossible Career Break with Katrina McGhee
08 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Deciding to take a career break can be incredibly stressful. Today's episode features another interview in the Getting Real with Women in the Middle S...
EP #70: Reinventing the Family Farm for Midlife Happiness with Andrea McFadden
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Going back to your family roots can be surprisingly rewarding. This week my guest did this quite literally. Today's episode features another interview...
EP #69: Be a Mentor, Have a Mentor & Change Your Life, Interview with Tyson Sharpe
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mentorship can totally change your life. And, there are many similarities between being in transition after college and in in midlife. This week's epi...