Women in the Middle®: Loving Life After 50 - Midlife Coach Podcast
Episodes
EP #68: Designing your Home after your Empty Nest, Interview with Tobi Fairley
18 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Your home and the way you feel in it is so important. Empty nest can shake things up in your life, especially the way you relate to your home. This we...
EP #67: 50 Unplugged Mastermind: Fall in Love with your 50s and Regret-Proof your Life!
11 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're talking about how common it is in midlife to think about what you CAN'T do instead of what you CAN do. You'll also hear about the 50 U...
EP #66: The Awesome Power of Midlife Mentorship, Interview with Susan Hyatt
04 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mentorship in Midlife is a super important topic. This week's episode is the forth interview in the Midlife Mentorship Series on the Women in the Midd...
EP #65: How to Relocate with Confidence, Interview with Margaret Vandergriff
28 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Empty Nest Relocation! This week's Getting Real with Women in the Middle interview features Margaret Vandergriff, someone who turned her disastrous re...
EP #64: How I Finally Became a Full-time Artist, Interview with Elaine Hoffman
21 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Getting Real with Women in the Middle interview features Elaine Hoffman, someone who left a full-time institutional art environment to pur...
EP #63: Empty Nest after Triplets: How to Find Your Career Path Again, Interview with Carol Molko
13 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Getting Real with Women in the Middle interview features Carol Molko, a talented, busy mom who discovered her career path again when she h...
EP #62: How Midlife Envy can Lead to Moving Abroad, Interview with Leslie Ender
06 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Getting Real with Women in the Woman interview features Leslie Ender, someone who moved to Austria in midlife and started a small group tr...
EP #61: How to Find Joy when you Quit your Job without a Plan, Interview with Rose Schmidt
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Getting Real with Women in the Woman interview features Rose Schmidt, someone who quit her job without a solid plan for how to make a livi...
EP #60: How to Think and Grow Young: Being Young at Heart
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we'll be talking about our efforts to stay young at heart. Specifically, we're taking a deep dive into what it's like to be young at heart,...
EP #59: Why a Midlife Mentor is a Priority, Interview with Jenny Shih
16 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features another one of my mentors, Jenny Shih! It's the third interview in my mini-series about the importance of mentors in midlife. Je...
EP #58: How to Use Words to Change your Life, Interview with Mary Shores
10 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest episode is going to give you insight into how words can help you change your life. Our Women in the Middle Weekly WOW guest is Mary Shor...
EP #57: Starting a Scary, New Thing like Running, Interview with Jill Angie
03 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode gives you an inside look into what resistance to starting something new looks like. In my case, it's running, but really, it could be any...
EP #56: When you Realize you're a Grown Ass Woman
26 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the one-year birthday episode of The Women in the Middle Podcast! To celebrate this growth, we're taking a deep dive into how it actually f...
EP #55: Why you Need a Midlife Mentor, Interview with Kendrick Shope
20 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features another one of my mentors, Kendrick Shope! It's the second interview in my mini-series about the importance of mentors in midlif...
EP #54: When your Relationship with your Mom is Difficult, Interview with Karen C.L. Anderson.
13 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode features an interview with Karen C.L. Anderson, someone who is an expert at creating inspiration and advice for difficult mother/d...
EP #53: How Music has Healing Power for Neurodegenerative Diseases, Interview with CNN Hero, Carol Rosenstein
05 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode features an interview with Carol Rosenstein, Co-Founder of Music Mends Minds and 2018 CNN Heroes Award Nominee. Carol is one of t...
EP #52: Is It Time for an Empty Nest Dog?
29 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is all about the wonderful option of getting an "empty nest dog" to help fill the void when your kids leave home. We're going to b...
EP #51: Drinking More than You Want in Midlife, Interview with Rachel Hart
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's interview about drinking more than you want in midlife. Meet Master Certified Life Coach, Rachel Hart, who's the author of the new book Why Ca...
EP #50: The Unbelievable Value of a Mentor in Midlife, Interview with Brooke Castillo
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the 50th episode of Women in the Middle Podcast! Today's episode of Women in the Middle kicks off a miniseries developed in honour of the o...
EP #49: My Decision to let my Hair Go Gray in Midlife, Interview with Perri Bender
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode features an interview with someone who thought about letting her hair go gray naturally for years and finally did it. The intervie...
EP #48: Gray Divorce in Midlife, Interview with Eva Sachs
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest episode is going to help us understand a common life circumstance for women in the middle, midlife divorce...
EP #47: Are you playing small?
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is about staying and playing small. It's when you make a decision not to show up the way you know you could. We're also talking ab...
EP #46: Why I Left Teaching & Moved Home after my Husband Died, Interview with Jen Mowrer
18 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode features an interview with someone who made a huge change in her life after her husband died at only 38 years old; she quit her jo...
EP #45: Why I Said Goodbye to my Medical Practice, Interview with Katrina Ubell, MD
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode features an interview with someone who said goodbye to a career she worked extremely hard to excel in, her pediatric medical pract...
EP #44: When You're Too Busy
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is all about another common occurrence in midlife – feeling too busy. More specifically, we're going to be talking about what ha...
EP #43: Empty Nest from the Inside Out, Interview with a Kid who Flew Away
26 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join us today for some unique insight about the whole empty nest thing from the inside out. This week's episode features an interview with a twist bec...
EP #42: When you Get a Midlife Wake Up Call
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is all about a common occurrence in midlife – getting a wake-up call. We're going to be talking about what a wake-up call looks ...
EP #41: How to Build an Adventurous Attitude, Interview with Stacey Newman Weldon
12 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode features an interview in the Getting Real with Women in the Middle Mini-series that introduces you to a real life woman who has ha...
EP #40: How Selling my Business Helped Me Discover Myself Again, Interview with Sara Petroff
06 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode features an interview that's part of the Getting Real with Women in the Middle mini series. Getting Real introduces you to real li...
EP #39: Why What You Loved as a Kid is Important in Midlife
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is all about taking a close look at what you really loved as a kid and why it's important for you now, in midlife. More specific...
EP #38: How Yoga Pants Help You Hide
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is all about YOGA PANTS. More specifically, we're going to be talking about your relationship with them, what you make them mean...
EP #37: Interview with Jennifer Thornton, Clifton Strengths Coach - The Importance of Knowing Your Strengths
16 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is all about the importance of identifying your strengths in midlife. Essentially, what makes you tick and how to identify what yo...
EP #36: Why Multitasking is Bad for Your Health
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is all about something that you can easily relate to. It's extremely common because you probably think it's a really good thing an...
EP #35: Midlife, Mindfulness and Sex with Jessa Zimmerman
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode features an interview that's part of the mini series, WEEKLY WOW with Women in the Middle. WEEKLY WOW introduces you to amazing pe...
EP #34: Expect the Unexpected when You Have an Empty Nest, Lizards and All
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I want to talk to you about a common midlife experience, the adjustments that you have to continue to have to make as you deal with the who...
EP #33: How to Start Regret-Proofing Your Life - BONUS Minisode
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I want to talk to you about a concept I've been working with called "regret-proofing your life." One thing's for sure. Nobody wants to have...
EP #32: How to be More Accountable
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I want to talk to you about something that many of you are working on, especially in midlife – how to be more accountable to yourself. Sp...
EP #31: Orthopedic Surgeon by Day, Musician by Night - Interview with Dr. Jackie Auguste.
08 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I introduce you to Jackie Auguste, successful Orthopedic Surgeon and musician, songwriter and singer with the Canadian Band, Across the Boa...
EP #30: How I Quit My Corporate Job to help midlife, plus-size women RUN!
02 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode features an interview that's part of the Getting Real with Women in the Middle Series. Getting Real introduces you to real life ...
Ep #29: How I Decided to Go Back to School at 55
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode features an interview that's part of the Getting Real with Women in the Middle Series. Getting Real introduces you to real life wo...
Ep #28: When It's Time To Grow
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I want to talk to you about a common midlife experience, that sense that you have that it's time to grow. More specifically, we'll be talki...
Ep #27: How to Worry Less
12 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I want to talk to you about a common emotion that most of us deal with, and that is WORRY. So many of you spend way too much time on worry....
Ep #26: How to have more confidence
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join me on this episode as we talk about what confidence is, why many of us aren't confident at all, and what you can actually do to create more confi...
Ep #25: How to Be Less Grouchy in the Winter
28 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join me on this episode as we talk about the gloomy mood that cold weather may bring, how to be less grouchy in the winter, and what you can do about ...
Ep #24: New Year's Resolutions
21 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
For many of us, the process of making resolutions is often cringe-worthy; and according to the statistics, less than half of people in the U.S. even...
Ep #23: How to Bring Your Vision Board to Life
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Women in the Middle, we're talking all about what you need to think and feel in order to ensure that you're using your vision board...
Ep #22: Why You Need a Vision Board and the Secret to Making One that Really Works
07 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Women in the Middle, I will explain why you should seriously consider creating a Vision board, especially at your stage in life. Jo...
Ep #21: Turning 50 this Year? Here's the One Thing You MUST Do
30 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the Women in the Middle podcast, we're talking about the lead up to turning 50 and why it's the perfect time to think about ...
Ep #20: How to Enjoy the Holidays Without Gaining Weight
23 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I want to talk to you about what you are doing right now that's setting you up for failure during this holiday season and what simple chang...
Ep #19: How to Have the Best Thanksgiving Ever
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I share three actionable strategies that you can use to enjoy your time with your family during holidays without the stress and drama that ...
Ep #18: Chin Hair, Tweezers and You
09 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, I want to talk to you about a "touchy" subject for many of you – the increasing population of black whiskers on your face and your ...
Ep #17: How to Conquer Procrastination
02 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we delve into why you choose to procrastinate and explore the most common thoughts that lead to postponing your intentional goals. Then, I ...
Ep #16: Surprising Lessons from Leaving a Long-Term Job with Wendy Goodridge
26 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Wendy shares her experience dealing with being unexpectedly restructured out and how she was able to find her way again. Wendy also s...
Ep #15: When You Need More Women in Your Life
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the topics of the importance of having girlfriends in midlife, nurturing your relationships with them, and w...
Ep #14: How to Stop Failing Ahead of Time
12 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join me in this session of Women in the Middle to find out how I was able to guide my mind to prepare for success rather than failure and how you can ...
Ep #13: Do What You Love – Why You Need a Passion Project
05 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women in the Middle podcast, I'm thrilled to talk to all of you about the importance of having "passion projects" in your life ...
Ep #12: How Your Expectations of Others Are Making You Suffer
28 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I explain why having expectations for people is a huge source of pain and suffering in your life without your knowledge. It often fee...
Ep #11: How to Find More Awe and Wonder in Your Life
21 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I want to talk to you about why it is so important to see and experience life through the lens of curiosity and wonder. I explain how...
Ep #10: How to Adjust to the New "Normal" After Your Kids Leave for University
14 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we talk all about whether the glass is empty or half full when your kids leave the nest and how your perspective on this next milesto...
Ep #9: How to Stop Waiting and Start Living Now
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Women in the Middle, we're talking about getting a handle on what you're waiting to do in your life, why you're waiting to do it, a...
Ep #8: Why You're Miserable at Work and How to Change It
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're talking about why you're not happy at work and how you have more control over your feelings than you may think. I explain how you can...
Ep #7: Making Big Decisions
24 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're taking a deep dive into the topic of making big decisions: Why some people seem to have no problem with it at all, and why others fee...
Ep #6: A Look at Your Underwear Drawer & the Importance of Self-Care
17 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Women in the Middle, we take a good look at the importance of self-care, why it may be a problem for you, and what you can do about...
Ep #5: Feeling Like You're in a Midlife Funk, and Why It's the Best News Ever!
10 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will explain exactly why being in a midlife funk is not necessarily a bad thing and how you can use this great opportunity to grow....
Ep #4: Empty Nest and When It's Finally Time for Your Baby to Go to College
03 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in for my tips on how you can lessen the overwhelm of your baby going off on their own with a little preparation, a "Life Lessons from Mom" list,...
Ep #3: Do You Feel Your Age? – Tips for Good Mental Hygiene
27 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're talking all about our age: what we make that number mean and how that affects our lives on the large scale. Listen in to discov...
Ep #2: The Model – Your Mindfulness Framework
27 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I walk you through a framework that will help you get perspective on your thinking, help you get out of the negative spin cycle of y...
Ep #1: Welcome to The Women in the Middle Podcast!
12 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the very first episode of Women in the Middle podcast. Join me on this inaugural episode as I share my personal woman-in-the-middle sto...